Half of 14-year-olds can't write or add up properly and the schools inspectorate said failing schools were letting down children of the poor. |
The rail safety inspectorate, which is answerable to the Department of Transport, is now conducting an independent investigation. |
The only way to regulate the industry is through an independent inspectorate. |
The school has now appealed against the decision and an inquiry will be held before an inspector from the planning inspectorate. |
A spokesman for the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, which oversees the inspectorate, described the situation as bizarre. |
If she can deploy her record-breaking resources to maximum effect, this will ensure the next inspectorate report makes for happier reading. |