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Andrew Rigby
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We can’t let labels define children’s life chances
The Milburn review says we can identify children ‘at risk of becoming Neet’ at age 5 – but attaching such a label to a child this young isn’t helpful, writes REAch 2‘s Andrew Rigby
Primary
4 November 2026
Neet review: We need to be careful about the labels we give to pupils, writes Andrew Rigby
When Ofsted calls, no one should stand alone
Amid ongoing calls to rethink how Ofsted operates, a senior trust leader says it’s vital that school leaders are supported by the wider organisation before, during and after any inspection
Compliance
23 September 2026
Ofsted insptection
Why Sats are still imperfect
As Year 6 pupils begin their key stage 2 assessments, one trust education director outlines why the tests fail to capture the real depth and breadth of children’s achievements
Primary
12 May 2025
Why Sats are still imperfect
Case study: A winning combination in Skegness
3 September 2004
Wipe a nose, save a child
20 December 2002
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