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,…
Legal rights must be retained for children with special educational needs | Letters
Campaigners and Send parents including Chris Packham, Carrie Grant and Sally Phillips urge ministers to work with families and organisations to preserve individual provision and improve accountability in the systemThe legal rights of children and young…
Thank you, Phil Gates, for nearly 40 years of country diaries | Letters
Jim McManners says Phil’s columns have inspired his teaching, while Ann MacAskill says she intends to follow his marvelling methodI was with great sadness that I read that Phil Gates’s country diary piece was to be his last (Country diary: A lesson…
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…