The use of value added information in judging school performance
This report is based upon a study funded by OFSTED in 1999 and is one result of a collaboration between researchers at the Institute of Education and Hampshire Education Authority.
Background note:
This report originated from an approach by OFSTED in March 1999 to carry out analyses of existing data which could inform their inspection judgements. A proposal was put to OFSTED which contained the stipulation that the researchers at the Institute of Education and Hampshire LEA would be free to publish the results freely, after considering any comments from OFSTED. The initial response from OFSTED was that they required first publication option with final editorial control of content. It was pointed out that this was unacceptable and the research could not be undertaken if this requirement was insisted upon. The response from OFSTED was rapid and it fully accepted our stipulation.>
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