1. Kelly‘s reluctance to launch an inquiry into the serious flaws highlighted by the case until last Wednesday – a month after the government had been alerted to the problem and amid calls for her to go – will do little to reassure parents. ‘This is more evidence of how passive the Department for Education has been,‘ said David Willetts, the shadow education secretary. ‘The police and headteachers seem to be far more involved in trying to protect the integrity of schools.‘ Liberal Democrat education spokesman Edward Davey said: ‘Priority must now be given to restore confidence of parents, teachers and the wider community.‘ Although Downing Street insisted again that Kelly enjoyed the Prime Minister‘s full confidence, there were signs last night of support for her ebbing as senior ministers admitted privately they did not know if she could survive.