Watch my question to Ofsted's Chief Inspector about inspection reforms

This week, Ofsted’s chief inspector and recently appointed chair appeared before the Education Select Committee to talk about the watchdog’s reforms to inspections.

A new report card system will soon replace the old single-world judgements. Shortly after the announcement in February, Ofsted launched a consultation to gather views about its report card approach.

This week, the watchdog revealed its final plan for the report cards. But the results of its consultation remain murky. Ofsted is refusing to publish data showing how many people support its new inspection system.

Ofsted can do so much more to assuage concerns among parents and teachers that their reforms are in the interests of children by publishing the full details of their consultation.

Delivering the best results for children depends on restoring trust between Ofsted and schools and that starts with a shared commitment to openness. This must include improved transparency when it comes to the consultation.