Why Is It Important To Grade 2 Schools Good

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OFSTED (Office for Standards in Education) are responsible for carrying out inspections at schools across the United Kingdom. They visit the schools and observe and then they report their findings and advise the school on what improvements need to be made if any. Ofsted have a grading system, Grade 1 to Grade 4. Grade 1 is outstanding, meaning that the schools meet all the requirements necessary to provide a solid foundation for the children. Grade 2 being good, which means that the school is effective and students are well prepared for their next stage of life. Grade 3 is requires improvement, which means that this school is not a good school and will be reassessed a year from the first inspection. Grade 4 schools are inadequate, which means

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