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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Anna Fazackerley

Headteachers may refuse Ofsted entry due to fears for teachers’ mental health

Sir Martyn Oliver, the new Ofsted chief inspector, has announced a two-week pause to inspections until 22 January.
Sir Martyn Oliver, the new Ofsted chief inspector, has announced a two-week pause to inspections until 22 January. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian

Headteachers have told the Observer they are considering refusing entry to Ofsted until the inspectorate commits to significant change, after a coroner’s warning that the inspection system risks contributing to future deaths.

In December, a coroner concluded that an inspection contributed to the suicide of headteacher Ruth Perry and issued a prevention of future deaths notice to the government and Ofsted, outlining a number of issues to address urgently.

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