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Touched by a tragic first world war tale

Brief letters: Shot at dawn | Emergency alerts at evensong | A message to Airstrip One | Ofsted’s ‘inadequate’ | Jack Nicholson in Reds

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023

Morning briefing: Why teachers and campaigners want Ofsted to change its ways

In today’s newsletter: After the death of a headteacher and years of dissatisfaction with inspections, the schools watchdog is under pressure to changes its methods

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023

Ofsted chief admits to ‘culture of fear’ around England’s school inspections

Amanda Spielman says for vast majority of schools ‘it’s a positive and affirming experience’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023

Every single 'outstanding' school in Leeds according to Ofsted

There are 39 schools in Leeds which are 'outstanding' according to Ofsted

Leeds Live · Apr 23, 2023

Proposed Ofsted changes ‘totally inadequate’, say family of Ruth Perry

Headteacher’s suicide has led to calls for reform but chief inspector says one-word grades ‘integral’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2023

Ofsted chief inspector refuses to drop ‘one-word assessments’ for schools

Amanda Spielman described the gradings, which range from ‘outstanding’ to ‘inadequate’, as ‘integral’ to the school system.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Ofsted chief inspector refuses to drop 'one-word assessments' for UK schools

It comes amid growing pressure to reform the present grading system - which has been dubbed too simplistic and fails to reflect the complexity of a school and its teaching quality.

Chronicle Live · Apr 20, 2023

Education Secretary to meet family of headteacher who killed herself

Ruth Perry killed herself in January while awaiting an Ofsted report which downgraded her school.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Children at failing nursery 'didn't always have access to drinking water' during Ofsted visit

Jumping Jacks in Golborne received an 'Inadequate' rating from Ofsted

Manchester Evening News · Apr 20, 2023

Call for urgent measures to prevent ‘appalling’ abuse of disabled children in UK care homes

It follows a review last year which found a culture of abuse and harm at residential care homes for children with complex health needs

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023