Since a coroner’s ruling that an Ofsted inspection was a contributing factor in the tragic death of headteacher Ruth Perry by suicide, attention on England’s school inspection system has intensified. Ofsted needs to change – and quickly.
Inspectors are now required to undertake training sessions in headteacher wellbeing. But trust from school leaders in Ofsted is at an all-time low.
Far broader reform needs to happen. And the arrival of a new chief inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, in January 2024, presents an opportunity for a fresh start.
