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Ofsted inspection reforms do not go ‘far enough’, school leaders’ union warns

The inspectorate has faced criticism following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.

The Independent UK

Too many children facing ‘unorthodox’ schooling since pandemic, Ofsted boss says

Using part-time timetables for pupils as a long-term solution is ‘unacceptable’, Sir Martyn Oliver said.

Evening Standard

Ofsted boss blames parents working from home for school absences

Lockdowns and the ‘phenomenon’ of home working have fuelled absences, Sir Martyn Oliver told Good Morning Britain

The Independent UK

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Parents working from home are keeping children off school, Ofsted chief says

Pandemic lockdowns and the ‘phenomenon’ of home working have fuelled pupil absences, Sir Martyn Oliver suggests.

Evening Standard

Ofsted head says English schools should not turn away ‘difficult’ pupils

Sir Martyn Oliver tells school leaders new report-card style inspection reports will focus on inclusion

The Guardian - UK

Ofsted cannot be allowed to reform itself, say teachers’ unions

Sister of headteacher Ruth Perry, who killed herself last year, joins call for ‘complete reset’ of schools inspectorate

The Guardian - UK

Ofsted grading change is putting 'feelings' above 'facts', says Britain's strictest headteacher

‘Abolishing judgments because of leaders feeling bad is a nod in the wrong direction. It is an indulgence of the tyranny of feelings being more important than facts’ - Katharine Birbalsingh

Evening Standard

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We wanted a serious government: now we have one. But a little Rayner-like joy wouldn’t go amiss

There’s only so much doom and gloom the public can take – and with three uplifting announcements, Labour finally seems to realise this, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Ofsted reforms to focus on inclusion, behaviour and attendance

Far-reaching reforms aim to support most vulnerable children and ‘recognise growing challenges facing education’

The Guardian - UK

Ofsted: what scrapping single-word inspection grades will mean for teachers

The government has announced that Ofsted, the schools inspectorate, will no longer give schools a headline grade of outstanding, good, requires improvement or inadequate.

The Conversation

Ofsted: Labour scraps single-word grades – here’s what this means for schools

Single headline judgements will be replaced with a more “comprehensive” system

The Independent UK

Ofsted one-word grades scrapped: How ratings will look now as Ruth Perry's family hails changes

Parents will no longer see overall ratings for schools in England of 'Outstanding', 'Good', 'Requires Improvement' or 'Inadequate'

Evening Standard

Ofsted single-word school ratings to be scrapped immediately

Labour announces end of high-stakes judgments, to be replaced by report cards that grade schools in four categories

The Guardian - UK

‘Landmark moment’: Ruth Perry family campaign ends single-word Ofsted reports

Changes to school inspection regime will be brought in after family of 53-year-old headteacher fought for reform

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The Independent UK

One-word Ofsted ratings for schools scrapped with immediate effect after Ruth Perry’s suicide

The government says the change, which follows the suicide of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023, needed to reduce the high stakes for schools

The Guardian - UK

Headteacher paid damages in disability discrimination case against Ofsted

Exclusive: Schools watchdog refused Kelly Vaughan’s request to defer inspection after MS symptoms relapse

The Guardian - UK

Inquiry into headteacher’s suicide says ‘macho culture’ of inspections must end

Independent inquiry into death of Ruth Perry after Ofsted inspection says ‘public excoriation of individuals’ must stop

The Independent UK

Schools watchdog faces existential crisis and urgent reform is needed, say ex-inspectors

More than nine in 10 poll respondents oppose single-phrase judgments such as ‘inadequate’

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The Guardian - UK

Headteachers demand end to ‘inhumane’ school ratings in England

Union to campaign against single-phrase Ofsted judgments, threatening possible strike action

The Guardian - UK

Ruth Perry family furious as Ofsted single-word ratings are retained

Teaching unions share family’s disappointment after government says system has ‘significant benefits’

The Guardian - UK

Ruth Perry’s family dubious after ex-Ofsted chief appointed to review inspectorate

Christine Gilbert will examine response to headteacher Ruth Perry’s suicide after her school was downgraded

The Guardian - UK

Sister of Ruth Perry urges teachers thinking of suicide to seek help

Prof Julia Waters gives emotional speech at NEU conference and shares video of her late sister addressing pupils

The Guardian - UK

Former Ofsted chief says Ruth Perry inspection was error-free

Amanda Spielman says agency did not get it wrong in school downgrade that contributed to headteacher’s death

The Guardian - UK

Teachers’ mental health ‘crisis’ prompts call for suicide prevention strategy

NASUWT annual conference backs plan for staff trained in mental health first aid in all schools and colleges

Evening Standard

Teachers turning to alcohol to cope with work, survey finds

Nearly nine in ten teachers believe their job has adversely affected their mental health in the last 12 months, according to an NASUWT union poll.

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