Ofsted’s insistence on one-word classifications for schools is wrong - Yorkshire Post Letters

It becomes increasingly difficult to comprehend the intransigence of Ofsted concerning their continuing use of one-word classifications for schools. Is it now possible to find anyone outside that organisation who actually supports their position?

One reason offered for the 'one-word' policy is that it makes it easy for parents to understand and to make their choices. This is offensive and patronising; the vast majority of parents (and especially of those parents who seek to read Ofsted reports) are fully capable of comprehending the nuances and implications that a detailed report would offer.

Imagine if the same nonsense were to be applied to patients following complex medical investigations. Who would possibly accept from their consultant a single one-word prognosis?

Ofsted need to take a hard look at their motivations, and have the simple courage to admit that they may be wrong.