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Inquiry says Ofsted viewed as ‘not fit for purpose’

The Beyond Ofsted inquiry called for ‘transformational change’ to the body.

The Independent UK

Call to end hire and fire ‘football manager’ culture in schools

The IPPR said ‘overly simplistic’ school inspection judgments, such as inadequate or needs improvement, often trigger abrupt changes.

The Independent UK

Schools ‘having hard time dealing with aftermath of lockdowns’

Amanda Spielman, the chief inspector of schools in England, told MPs there has been a ‘surge of discontent’ about Ofsted this year.

The Independent UK

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Ofsted has failed us for 30 years. Can it be fixed?

Letters: Bernard Clarke tries to imagine a better education system, while Rosalind Harrison reveals how Ofsted impacts apprenticeship providers. Plus letters from Dan Willis and Simon Clements

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on reforming Ofsted: at last, the inspectorate’s failings are being admitted

Editorial: An overhaul of English school inspections is overdue, but wider understanding of what has gone wrong is needed first

The Guardian - UK

Newly-qualified teachers quit UK for schools abroad due to abject pay and conditions

Growing teacher shortage crisis also caused by threat of Ofsted inspection and lack of respect for profession

The Guardian - UK

Ofsted’s ‘simplistic judgments’ no longer fit for purpose, schools experts warn

Former ministers and leaders agree that inspections in England resulting in one-word summaries need to be reviewed

The Guardian - UK

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Trying to choose a school in England? Don’t rely on Ofsted reports

School leaders say parents should do their own homework to build an accurate picture of which could suit their child

The Guardian - UK

Majority of teachers believe Ofsted inspections are inaccurate – report

Nearly two in three teachers think the outcome of their most recent inspection did not accurately reflect their school, a survey suggests.

The Independent UK

School ‘requires improvement’? Hire a good headteacher and get an Ofsted inspector on board

Research shows effective heads raise exam grades but a staff member with inside knowledge of inspections raises ratings

The Guardian - UK

Headteacher who took her own life contacted mental health crisis team after Ofsted downgraded school

Ruth Perry died on 8 January after Caversham Primary School in Reading was downgraded to inadequate by Ofsted

The Independent UK

Headteacher Ruth Perry was in touch with mental health crisis team after her school was downgraded by Ofsted

Ruth Perry died on 8 January after Caversham Primary School in Reading was downgraded to inadequate by Ofsted

The Independent UK

Ofsted’s claim that nearly 90% of England state schools are good ‘is nonsense’

Sir Michael Wilshaw told MPs on the Education Select Committee that the schools inspectorate’s one-word judgment ‘needs to go’.

The Independent UK

Former inspector says Ofsted statement that most England state schools are good is ‘nonsense’

Sir Michael Wilshaw says Ofsted’s headline judgments ‘provide parents with false comfort’

The Guardian - UK

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UK government keeping files on teaching assistants’ and librarians’ internet activity

Exclusive: Department for Education monitoring social media posts from England-based staff for criticism of its policies

The Guardian - UK

‘You’re acknowledged for difficult work’: why Essex County Council puts the wellbeing of its social workers front and centre

Essex is the second largest local authority in England – and its Ofsted outstanding-rated children and families social care team has a particularly low turnover rate. So what are the secrets behind its success?

The Conversation

Most secondary schools don't have to teach the national curriculum. It should be revised and restored – or discarded

Each year, when new PGCE students arrive at the University of Bristol to start their journey towards becoming English teachers, I ask them to study the national curriculum. This is the statutory document prescribing what children aged from five to 16 are taught at school.

Evening Standard

Berkshire commuter towns: your guide to the best places to buy for connections, countryside and canals

Commuters looking to buy a home in Berkshire can pick between canalside villages and thriving towns with fast train services to London

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This London borough has been named the best place in the UK to raise a family

The area with the highest ‘family safety score’ can be found in the capital

The Guardian - UK

Disruptive behaviour in English schools worse since Covid, says outgoing Ofsted head

Amanda Spielman says children are walking out of class, or registering but not attending lessons

The Guardian - UK

Nine rapes at Harrogate military college reported to civilian police in 13 months

Figures raise questions about safeguarding at college given ‘outstanding’ for welfare by Ofsted

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: UK government keeping files on education critics’ social media activity

An Observer investigation finds DfE tried to cancel conference with ‘unsuitable’ speakers – and experts who criticised state education policy had files kept on online posts

Evening Standard

Country villages with new homes: from coastal gems to family-friendly commuter zones

Hybrid working and high-speed broadband mean village life is an option for those with jobs in the capital, and there are plenty of areas with handy city links to choose from

The Guardian - UK

‘It feels unfair’: the UK childminders being refused permission to start businesses

Dreams are being scuppered by local authorities despite there being a childcare shortage

Evening Standard

Shared ownership: homes for London commuters in pretty coastal towns and countryside villages

These shared-ownership options are in picturesque locations — all within easy reach of the city

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