New Ofsted inspection regime damaging teachers, survey says
Nine in 10 school heads who responded say inspections still ‘negatively affected’ staff mental healthSchool inspections in England continue to damage the mental wellbeing of teachers and senior leaders, according to a survey commissioned by Ofsted that…
A better way to inspect and evaluate schools | Letters
Gareth Jones and Richard Hooper draw on their experience as educators to offer alternatives to the Ofsted system that is not fit for purposeThe news that Ofsted inspections are to be overhauled again indicates that a fundamental rethink is required,…
England school inspections to be overhauled again after barrage of complaints
Exclusive: Education secretary sends Ofsted back to ‘drawing board’ as teachers raise serious concerns about new systemSchool inspections in England will be overhauled for the second time in a year, after a barrage of complaints that the new system was…
Stop the Ofsted inspections that are harming teachers | Letters
Readers on the new grading regime that is causing more stress and health issues for school staff than ever beforeYour report (New Ofsted inspection regime is damaging our health, headteachers say, 21 September) reflects what those of us supporting school…