We know Ofsted isn't perfect. But what if we could reshape school evaluation to genuinely reflect our cooperative values?
Our proposed scorecard moves beyond narrow performative metrics to capture what truly matters: how schools serve their communities, support every child, and create meaningful learning experiences.
Key Accountability Measures
Community Anchoring
Evidenced local engagement
Partnerships with community organisations
Demonstrable impact beyond school gates
Representation of local demographic realities
Genuine Inclusion
Robust, compassionate approaches to attendance
Radical reduction in exclusions
Trauma-informed practice
Active strategies supporting vulnerable learners
Holistic Learning
Broader curriculum assessment
Learning 'gains' over raw attainment
Quality of educational experiences
Personal development metrics
Democratic Participation
Structured feedback mechanisms
Meaningful voice for pupils, staff, and parents
Transparent decision-making processes
Ethical Admissions
Scrutiny of admission policies
End to 'off-rolling'
Commitment to universal education rights
The Challenge
This isn't about replacing accountability, but transforming it. We're proposing a collaborative model that sees schools as living, breathing community institutions—not exam factories.
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