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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'

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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

The Guardian - 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 Independent 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

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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 Guardian - 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’

The Independent 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

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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.

The Guardian - UK

Richard Stone obituary

Leading race relations activist who was a key figure in the inquiry into the 1993 murder of Stephen Lawrence

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Gillian Keegan says she would have punched ‘rude’ Ofsted inspectors

Ofsted chief and Unison rebuke education secretary for her comment at headteachers’ union conference

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The Guardian - UK

Sunak government does not merit a top performance rating, says Gillian Keegan

Education secretary only rates the administration ‘good’ when LBC asks her to grade it in style of Ofsted

The Guardian - UK

Ofsted single-word judgments on schools must end, say MPs

Committee calls on government to heed widespread concern and consider a more nuanced inspection system

Evening Standard

Ofsted chief says teachers 'hiding in classrooms' and being blocked from 'student only' corridors

Sir Martyn Oliver makes full apology after death of Ruth Perry

The Conversation

How to fix Ofsted? Make it a school improver not a government enforcer

Since a coroner’s ruling that an Ofsted inspection was a contributing factor in the tragic death of headteacher Ruth Perry by suicide, attention on England’s school inspection system has intensified. Ofsted needs to change – and quickly.

The Guardian - UK

Headteachers may refuse Ofsted entry due to fears for teachers’ mental health

New chief Sir Martyn Oliver announces pause in visits but schools claim training for inspectors on alleviating stress is not sufficient

The Guardian - UK

Ofsted school inspections to restart on 22 January after mental health training

Watchdog’s chief inspector ordered pause for extra training after death of headteacher Ruth Perry

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Ofsted: the tragedy of Ruth Perry shows up a failed model

Editorial: Less adversarial school inspections should be part of a new approach to public services

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