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HISTORICAL FACTS: Ofsted - Caught on Camera

‘This could have ended in tragedy for us too. More children will die at nurseries if things don’t change’

Noah Sibanda died after he was suffocated at Fairytales Day Nursery

The Independent UK

‘A life-and-death matter’: understanding how Ofsted inspections risk suicidal thoughts in teachers

Ofsted, the schools inspectorate in England, was the subject of a UK parliamentary inquiry after the death by suicide of Ruth Perry, headteacher of Caversham Primary school in Berkshire, in 2023. The coroner’s report had concluded that Perry’s death was “suicide, contributed to by an Ofsted inspection”.

The Conversation

UK school inspection crisis pushing headteachers to breaking point, union chief says 'system causing harm'

In a powerful address, a prominent head of a UK teachers' union has sounded the alarm on the distressing impact Ofsted inspections have on school leaders' mental health. The impassioned plea follows a heartbreaking incident associated with a prior evaluation, prompting deep frustration over an educational framework that many believe…

The Times of India

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Ofsted school inspections pushing teachers ‘to the point of destruction’

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The Independent UK

‘Angry’ union boss says Ofsted inspections are putting lives at ‘unnecessary risk’

Paul Whiteman said inspections “should not be about pressurising dedicated professionals to the point of destruction”

The Independent UK

Ofsted inspections pushing headteachers to ‘point of destruction’, union chief says

NAHT leader says schools watchdog for England does not raise standards, amid opposition to ‘Nando’s-style’ scoring

The Guardian - UK

Ofsted ‘actively penalising’ schools more inclusive to Send pupils, headteachers’ union warns

NAHT general secretary Paul Whiteman said the findings should “ring serious alarm bells” for the Government’s ambitions for more pupils with Send to learn in mainstream schools

The Independent UK

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Children at west London foster agency 'not protected', report finds

Ofsted rated Thrive Fostering Ltd ‘Inadequate’ in all areas following an inspection in early March

Evening Standard

Inquiry clears Bristol school of antisemitism for postponing Jewish MP’s visit

Independent review into Bristol Brunel academy finds Damien Egan visit was postponed over safeguarding concerns

The Guardian - UK

Bristol school cleared of antisemitism after postponing visit from Jewish MP Damien Egan

Damien Egan’s visit was put on hold for five months after claims of intimidation by pro-Palestine activists

The Independent UK

West London Islamic school ‘puts pupils at significant risk of harm', report finds

Education watchdog Ofsted found that the approach of Suffah Primary school in south Hounslow to safeguarding is ineffective

Evening Standard

How school grades can affect mental health – particularly for girls

Schools increasingly rely on testing, grading and performance accountability. In England, Ofsted inspections and school league tables sharpen the focus on measurable performance. Similar developments have taken place in Sweden, where repeated reforms have introduced earlier and more detailed assessments.

The Conversation

The Guardian view on social care shortages: housing charities could help England’s ‘hidden children’

Editorial: New rules and extra foster carers should ease the pressure on councils. But unregistered placements remain a grave concern

The Guardian - UK

Nearly fivefold increase in children in unregulated social care settings in England

Exclusive: Vulnerable children being placed in caravans and Airbnbs when Ofsted-inspected homes cannot be found

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‘It’s soul-destroying’: struggle to house vulnerable children can leave breaking law as only option

Social workers in England say they often have no choice but to place children in unregistered settings because no one else will take them

The Guardian - UK

Labour is letting down Britain’s children, says National Education Union leader

Daniel Kebede tells his members that detail in new policies ‘just does not deliver’ and schools are ‘running on empty’

The Guardian - UK

Zack Polanski meets unions in attempt to get them to switch party funding to Greens

Leader understood to have spoken to 10 trade unions after party claimed working class voters are turning to them

The Guardian - UK

Top English schools take in half as many Send pupils as average comprehensive

School leaders believe some deploy a deliberate strategy to boost grades and improve finances, new research suggests

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The Independent UK

Top schools slammed for ‘appallingly’ low intake of Send pupils: ‘It’s a disgrace’

Around two in five school leaders say they believe some schools in their area actively discourage applications from Send pupils

The Independent UK

Ofsted boss makes huge promise ahead of inspection changes

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The Guardian - UK

Short tempers and legal threats: UK teachers report rise in problem parents

Rudeness, social media posts and AI-generated complaints among issues harming staff wellbeing, union survey finds

The Independent UK

Ofsted speak out on ‘quiet curse of low expectations’ amid staunch defence of new report cards

Ofsted’s new report card system launched in November despite warnings from teaching unions it would hit staff mental health

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: the new affordable commuter hotspots in Great Britain

The lowdown on journey times, season ticket costs and average house prices in places you should know about

The Conversation

Could joining the state sector be an option for private schools?

Private schools in England are facing new financial realities. Following the UK general election in July 2024, the new government introduced VAT on school fees and removed charitable business rates relief for independent schools. At the same time, staffing costs have continued to rise. Employer national insurance contributions have increased,…

The Independent UK

Voices: The Ofsted SEND scandal that shows the public was sold a lie

COMMENT: For too long, schools were able to hide behind one-word appraisals – now they cannot simply get rid of SEND students who challenge the data, writes Ofsted’s former chief inspector, Michael Wilshaw

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