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North London authority says it will be forced to 'consider the closure of another good local school' instead

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

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.

More than 150 comprehensive secondary schools in England are more ‘socially selective’ than the average grammar school

Letters: Readers reflect on an inspections system not fit for purpose, and suggest improvements

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

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

Labour highlights data showing children born in England during crisis were slower in developing communication and other skills

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