HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 - The Untold Story

Teachers union to consider strike action after losing legal bid against Ofsted

Ofsted is preparing to implement its new report card system next week

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025

Union to consider industrial action after losing legal challenge against Ofsted

The National Association of Head Teachers sought to proceed with legal action against the watchdog over plans to grade schools through report cards.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025

Head teachers’ union’s legal action over Ofsted report card plans thrown out

The National Association of Head Teachers began legal action against Ofsted in May this year over the new inspection framework.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025

Teachers union rejects claim schools are ‘encouraging children to find problems’

Baroness Amanda Spielman said teachers could be ‘unintentionally encouraging children to find things to be unhappy about’.

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2025

Government set to introduce compulsory reading test at 13

Secondary school pupils would take the test at the end of Year 8, according to measures in the Government’s Schools White Paper.

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025

Year 8 state school pupils in England could face mandatory reading tests

Proposal aims to tackle under-achievement by white working-class children and improve schools’ focus on reading

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025

Compulsory reading test to be introduced for 13-year-olds

One union leader is unhappy with the plans

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025

Headteachers say new Ofsted inspections will be worse for wellbeing – poll

The Association of School and College Leader has warned the new system could deter people from becoming teachers and school leaders.

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025

Government consulting on cutting Ofsted inspection subsidy for private schools

Fees for some private schools could increase by more than £1,000 a year over the next five years.

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025

Private schools face Ofsted inspection cost hike as Phillipson to axe subsidies

The Education Secretary’s allies said it is ‘unfair’ that taxpayers whose children go to state schools are bankrolling the costs of private schools.

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2025