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Opinion: Debate - Should Ofsted send school inspection reports to children?

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Ofsted says that pupils will receive letters, written in easy-to-understand language, giving the main findings of an inspection report on their school. This will form part of a new regime to be introduced across England from September

YES: Anne Longfield, chief executive, 4Children

With many schools moving to create extended opportunities, children are spending more hours in school then ever before. It is therefore necessary to create schools and places children can fully utilise and respect. Encouraging children to comment on their school allows them to give positive feedback and also participate in positive change. It is vital children believe, contribute and participate in change to improve their schools, community and opportunities available to them.

NO: Steve Sinnott, general secretary, National Union of Teachers The full Ofsted report is currently available within schools and to parents.

There's also a mini version of the report that is sent to parents and you start to wonder why there's going to be this additional distribution.

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