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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Lynch

Giving ex-Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman seat in Lords is an insult, says dead teacher’s sister

Amanda Spielman served as the chief inspector of the schools watchdog between 2017 and 2023 - (PA Archive)

The sister of a headteacher who took her own life after a school inspection has branded reports that Ofsted’s then chief inspector could receive a seat in the House of Lords “an insult”.

Amanda Spielman oversaw Ofsted when Ruth Perry died in 2023 after a report downgraded her Caversham Primary School in Reading, Berkshire, from its highest rating to its lowest over safeguarding concerns.

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