82% of schools are now above average. No word yet on tractor production.https://twitter.com/Number10gov/status/610830994061529088 …
@TheEulerID @Heresy_Corner sure, OFSTED in theory measures to some absolute immutable standard of excellence. (Smothered cackle)
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@anomalyuk@Heresy_Corner if the issue is standards are inadequate, it's a point better made directly. -
@TheEulerID@Heresy_Corner it's more that it's very difficult to apply standards consistently over time. Gradual drift is almost inevitable -
@TheEulerID@Heresy_Corner the actual value of the assessments is in comparing schools. That's what they were created for. -
@TheEulerID@Heresy_Corner but in those terms, Cameron's boast is close to meaningless -
@TheEulerID@Heresy_Corner all of which is the sort of point worth making as a quick jokey barb, or not at all, IMHO. But now a mini-essay. -
@anomalyuk@TheEulerID Remember the enumeration of school types in Decline And Fall? -
@Heresy_Corner@TheEulerID actually no. Might have to read it again. Is it rude about Wales? -
@anomalyuk@TheEulerID (From memory) "There are 4 types of school: leading school, 1st rate school, good school and school." - 2 more replies
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