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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy-Clare Martin

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

Brighter Futures for Children

A headteacher who took her own life after her school was rated as inadequate by Ofsted was in contact with a mental health crisis team following the inspection, an inquest heard.

Ruth Perry, 53, died on 8 January after Caversham Primary School in Reading was downgraded from its highest rating — outstanding — to its lowest — inadequate — over safeguarding concerns.

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