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Before the inspectorate existed local education authority teams used to know their schools intimately

As anger mounts over headteacher’s suicide, group bids for judicial review into inconsistencies of rulings by watchdog

NAHT said it has written to Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman in the wake of the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.

Letters: Former headteachers on the personal and professional toll of dealing with inspections

Inspectors at Denton Community College found derogatory and discriminatory language was 'part of everyday school life for many pupils'

Our Property of the Week is a three-bed property that estate agents say would make the perfect family home

"Waiting for our report was horrendous - like sitting with a ticking bomb. It was the most difficult time of my life."

The report highlighted safety concerns with children seen throwing toys and dough

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According to the 2022 Teacher Wellbeing Index – a survey carried out by the charity Education Support – 78% of UK school staff reportedly experienced mental health symptoms due to their work in the past academic year. The same survey found that 59% of staff had considered leaving the profession.

A new report into Sefton's children's services said 'continued drift and delay' was leaving vulnerable children at risk