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Ruth Perry: Ten more headteachers left suicidal in wake of Ofsted inspections, former inspector reveals

A former Ofsted inspector helping struggling headteachers claims it’s ‘not unusual’ for leaders to consider suicide following an ‘inadequate’ rating

The Independent UK

The school reports are in – and they’re not good

Far from being places of safety, fun and enlightenment, many children just don’t see the point of school any more

The Guardian - UK

School complaints about bullying Ofsted inspectors soar to ‘ridiculous’ levels in England

Education consultants say headteachers approaching in record numbers, after inspection ruled a factor in Ruth Perry’s suicide

The Guardian - UK

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Sister of headteacher who killed herself condemns Ofsted chief’s ‘crass’ comments

Chief inspector said death was being used to ‘discredit’ body, days before coroner ruled inspection contributed to Ruth Perry’s death

The Guardian - UK

‘Will I be able to avoid swearing at the inspector?’: a headteacher on an Ofsted inspection

An anonymous headteacher writes of the anxiety and long hours involved in their recent graded inspection

The Guardian - UK

How Ofsted reduced headteacher Ruth Perry’s life’s work to one devastating word: inadequate

Perry’s family and campaigners have vowed to see Ofsted overhauled to prevent other headteachers from facing the same ordeal. Amy-Clare Martin reports

The Independent UK

Ofsted inspection ‘likely contributed’ to Ruth Perry’s death, coroner concludes

Ruth Perry took her own life in January after her school was downgraded by Ofsted following an inspection last year

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Ruth Perry: Ofsted inspection 'likely contributed' to headteacher's death, coroner says

Ruth Perry took her own life in January after her school was downgraded by Ofsted following an inspection last year

Evening Standard

‘Dark thoughts’: how Ruth Perry’s resolve fell apart after Ofsted visit

Experienced Reading headteacher suffered rapid psychological decline after stressful inspectors’ visit

The Guardian - UK

Ofsted inspection contributed to headteacher’s suicide, coroner rules

Inquest examined watchdog’s role in Ruth Perry’s decline after Reading primary school’s rating was downgraded

The Guardian - UK

Handwritten notes reveal Ruth Perry’s anguish as coroner concludes Ofsted inspection contributed to suicide

Ms Perry’s death sparked an outcry among headteachers and led to widespread calls for Ofsted to revamp its one-word school ratings system

The Independent UK

Schools are still reeling from Michael Gove’s arrogant meddling

Letters: The fragmentation of the education system into multi-academy trusts has created waste and a lack of accountability, writes Prof Ron Glatter. Plus letters from Penny Perrett, John Martin and Andrew Keeley

The Guardian - UK

Free childcare for 30 hours a week? It sounds too good to be true – and for worse-off families, it is

Early-years education can determine a child’s future – which is why a Labour government must make it a priority, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Ofsted inspectors not given guidance on distressed headteachers, Ruth Perry inquest hears

Berkshire coroner’s office hears there was one reference to managing stress given to inspectors before November 2022

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The Guardian - UK

Ofsted accused of ‘misleading’ inquest into death of teacher Ruth Perry

Inspectors say claims made to coroner about wellbeing training following death of Reading headteacher are ‘nonsense’

The Guardian - UK

Ruth Perry ‘amazed’ more heads did not kill themselves, inquest hears

Hearing into death of Caversham primary school head was also told she thought Ofsted inspections were ‘inhumane’

Evening Standard

Headteacher's GP tells inquest Ofsted inspection contributed to her death

The inquest heard that following the Ofsted inspection, Ms Perry spoke to her local GP, as well as local mental health services.

The Guardian - UK

‘Direct link’ between Ruth Perry’s death and Ofsted inspection, inquest told

Chair of governors and two deputy heads say ‘inadequate’ rating brought about deterioration in Perry’s mental health

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The Independent UK

‘Direct link’ between Ofsted inspection and Ruth Perry’s death, headteacher’s colleagues say

Headteacher Ruth Perry’s colleagues believe there was a link between an Ofsted inspection and her deteriorating mental health

The Guardian - UK

Ruth Perry told husband lead Ofsted inspector was a bully, inquest hears

Jonathan Perry says his wife said on first morning of inspection it was going badly and she was traumatised

Evening Standard

Tory free childcare plan flawed as lack of places, says Labour but questions remain on its offer to parents

Parents will be left 'bitterly disappointed' by the Government's childcare plans, says shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson

The Independent UK

Ruth Perry told husband Ofsted inspector was ‘bully’ with ‘agenda’ – inquest

Mrs Perry’s family say she took her own life after a report from the watchdog downgraded her Caversham Primary School in Reading.

The Independent UK

Headteacher Ruth Perry said Ofsted inspector who downgraded school was a ‘bully’ who had an ‘agenda’

Ruth Perry broke down in tears and later took her own life after her school was downgraded from ‘outstanding’ to ‘inadequate’

The Independent UK

Ofsted inspector ‘sniggered’ in meeting with headteacher Ruth Perry – inquest

Ms Perry’s family say she took her own life after a report from the watchdog downgraded the rating of her Caversham Primary School in Reading.

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: How Rishi Sunak’s tantrum over the Parthenon marbles turned into a Greek tragedy

In today’s newsletter: Why the sculptures, taken by Lord Elgin in 1802, are still causing diplomatic strife 220 years later

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