Teachers’ unions are urging for a complete overhaul of Ofsted, England’s schools inspectorate, emphasizing that it cannot be trusted to reform itself. This call comes in light of ongoing distress among school staff due to inspections. Prof. Julia Waters, sister of headteacher Ruth Perry, who died by suicide after her school’s rating was downgraded, will address this issue at the Labour party conference. While recent government changes to Ofsted’s judgment system are welcomed, Waters and union leaders argue that a culture of fear persists within the inspectorate. Waters reported multiple cases of headteachers experiencing severe distress from inspections this year, highlighting the need for significant reforms beyond self-regulation.
Ofsted Cannot be Allowed to Reform Itself, Say Teachers’ Unions
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