The body representing England’s academy trusts has added its voice to calls for an independent schools regulator.
In a report published this morning, the Confederation of School Trusts said its vision would “ensure independence, impartiality and transparency” of decisions, with it having the same legal standing as Ofqual, the exams regulator.
It comes after former Department for Education adviser Tom Richmond put forward plans last month for a regulator to be handed intervention powers, finance and governance oversight, and the ability to close and open schools.
CST is also urging the government to give regulation and commissioning responsibilities to such a body
