IICSA 4/2/19 #EBChearing - Opening statement from Richard Scorer representing many core participants at St Benedict's School Ealing

The safeguarding v. reputation conflict within the Charity Commission is raised. Poor quality inspections by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. The DfE has no regulatory powers when faced with an independent school that does not prioritise safeguarding. Lord Carlile's report seen as conflicted with significant public relations component.