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Sir Martyn Oliver, chief inspector of Ofsted, said giving parents the information they need in a clear and accessible way was a ‘must-have’.

Martyn Oliver says less office-going since pandemic has led to a shift in attitudes among pupils in England

‘If my mum and dad were at home all day, would I want to get up and leave the house, knowing they were both there?’

Sir Martyn Oliver’s comments came as persistent absence across state secondaries in England rose from 13% in 2018-19 to 24% in 2022-23.

Ofsted, England’s education inspectorate, has released proposals for a new approach to inspecting schools and other education providers. The proposals are now under consultation, with parents, teachers, education professionals and learners invited to share their views.

Unions and the sister of a headteacher who took her own life following an Ofsted inspection have criticised the plans.

Headteacher Ruth Perry’s sister said the proposals are a ‘rehash’ of the ‘dangerous’ system currently in place

Unions as well as school leaders say proposed changes to replace four-grade approach in England are ‘demoralising’

Schools would receive ratings – from ‘causing concern’ to ‘exemplary’.

A 12-week consultation on inspection reforms is being launched on Monday.

Fewer children go to school on Fridays, suggesting that parents are keeping them at home, schools inspector has said