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No ‘reason to doubt’ school inspection after death of headteacher – Ofsted chief

Ruth Perry, who was headteacher at Caversham Primary School in Reading, took her own life in January while waiting for an Ofsted report.

The Independent UK

Proposed Ofsted changes ‘totally inadequate’, say family of Ruth Perry

Headteacher’s suicide has led to calls for reform but chief inspector says one-word grades ‘integral’

The Guardian - UK

Ofsted chief inspector refuses to drop ‘one-word assessments’ for schools

Amanda Spielman described the gradings, which range from ‘outstanding’ to ‘inadequate’, as ‘integral’ to the school system.

The Independent UK

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Ofsted chief inspector refuses to drop 'one-word assessments' for UK schools

It comes amid growing pressure to reform the present grading system - which has been dubbed too simplistic and fails to reflect the complexity of a school and its teaching quality.

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Manchester Ofsted inspector quits in protest after death of teacher and brands watchdog "inadequate"

"I have increasingly felt that Ofsted is no longer achieving its mission of ‘raising standards, improving lives’. "

Manchester Evening News

Union threatens legal action after Ofsted fails to pause school inspections

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

The Independent UK

Teachers leaving profession due to 'unreasonable pressures' from Ofsted

Sefton Association of Primary Headteachers have sent a letter to Ofsted calling for changes in how inspectors conduct school visits

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A hundred Salford heads accuse Ofsted of running regime of "fear and humiliation" after death of teacher

"It is unacceptable that the pressure of an impending inspection or the outcome should make committed professionals ill or worse."

Manchester Evening News

Ofsted needs to look at inadequate ratings following inspections, Gove says

It comes after Ruth Perry, who was headteacher at Caversham Primary School in Reading, killed herself in January while waiting for an Ofsted report.

The Independent UK

Deputy head 'had heart attack in school toilets after Ofsted downgraded rating'

An unnamed deputy head at an academy in the north of England is said to have turned a "terrible colour" soon after Ofsted inspectors left before having a heart attack in the toilets

Daily Mirror

Ofsted reacts to headteacher Ruth Perry's death saying it would not 'be in children's best interests' to stop inspections

The education watchdog has been under fire following the death of the headteacher who took her own life while waiting for a negative inspection report

Manchester Evening News

School inspections must go on despite headteacher’s death, Ofsted insists

Stopping ratings would not be in children’s best interests, Ofsted chief warns

The Independent UK

Scrapping school inspections not in best interests of children, says Ofsted chief

Teacher unions have urged schools watchdog to pause inspections after headteacher Ruth Perry took her own life

Wales Online

‘Deeply sorry’ Ofsted chief rejects call for halt in inspections after head’s death

After Ruth Perry’s family demand urgent review, Amanda Spielman says she is open to debate about grading

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The Independent UK

Stopping school inspections not in children’s best interests, says Ofsted chief

Unions representing teachers and heads have urged the schools watchdog to pause inspections after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.

The Guardian - UK

How the death of Ruth Perry has reignited Ofsted inspections row

Analysis: Tragic story struck a chord with other headteachers increasingly disillusioned with grading regime

The Independent UK

Revealed: The £1bn apprenticeship rip-off

Exclusive: More than £1bn of taxpayers’ money spent on sending executives on top-up courses instead of training young apprentices

The Independent UK

Sex education must be ‘grounded in facts’ to prevent controversy – Ofsted chief

Amanda Spielman told school and college leaders that clearer guidelines on relationships and sex education could help the sector ‘get it right’.

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Chronicle Live

11 North East schools have inadequate Ofsted rating - see full list

Nine of the 11 schools across the region have been categorised as either having 'serious weaknesses' or in 'special measures', with nurseries, primary and secondary schools all affected

Manchester Evening News

Headteacher known for transforming troubled schools is behind the turnaround of inner city academy

The school was rated 'requires improvement' by Ofsted, but that's all changed

Wales Online

Psychologist mum explains why she won't let her children have phones or tablets

Catherine says children under two shouldn't have any screen time at all - other than video calls with loved ones

Daily Mirror

Schools could add extra days to make up for snow closures, Ofsted chief warns

Ofsted's Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman suggested heads could bring in American-style make-up days if schools are forced to shut their doors to pupils due to extreme weather

Wales Online

Schools in England could add an extra day to the timetable if they have to close for snow

Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman said children have to have their 'full time in education'

The Independent UK

‘Extra school day amid bad weather closures would be decision for ministers’

A number of schools across the country have been forced to close for a second day due to the freezing weather.

Evening Standard

Staff are fleeing education for better paid jobs, warns Ofsted

Children’s recovery from the pandemic is being hampered by a workforce crisis which means there are not enough teachers in schools and nurseries, Ofsted warned on Tuesday.

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