LONDON, March 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:

* Chief Inspector pledges that Ofsted will champion high standards for all children, especially the most disadvantaged and vulnerable. * The Big Listen opens today and will run for 12 weeks, seeking views about Ofsted's work from parents, carers and professionals in education and social care. * The Big Listen will be followed by 'real action', and marks a new chapter in Ofsted's relationship with the education and care sectors.

Take part in the Ofsted Big Listen.

The Big Listen, which will run for 3 months, is a wide-reaching and comprehensive effort to hear from the full range of professionals and providers Ofsted works with, as well as the parents, carer...