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<p>There is value in all administrations in the UK learning from each other, including
from results achieved by Schools Challenge Cymru programme. There is a clear parallel
between what this aims to achieve and the academies programme in England: tackling
underperformance of schools and encouraging greater collaboration. School-led improvement
is at the core of our education reforms and we continue to encourage networks of school-to-school
support in which the best schools work with schools in difficulties.</p><p> </p><p>We
have a robust and comprehensive framework for tackling underperformance in English
state-funded schools. Statutory guidance to local authorities sets out our expectation
that they should take swift action where maintained schools are underperforming, including
replacing the governing body with an interim executive board and converting the school
to an academy with a strong sponsor. The guidance can be found at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/schools-causing-concern--2"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/schools-causing-concern--2</a></p><p>
</p><p>The Department for Education will take decisive action where an academy is
under-performing, which can ultimately lead to the termination of their funding agreement
and transferring a school to another high performing academy chain.</p><p> </p><p>Ofsted
has implemented a more rigorous inspection framework, with performance data forming
part of the information used to target inspections on the weakest schools.</p><p>
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