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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Jamie Grierson

Ofsted inspectors not given guidance on distressed headteachers, Ruth Perry inquest hears

People attend a vigil for Ruth Perry outside the offices of Ofsted in Victoria, central London.
People attend a vigil for Ruth Perry outside the offices of Ofsted in Victoria, central London. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA

Ofsted inspectors were not given specific written guidance about what to do if a headteacher becomes distressed during an inspection, an inquest has heard.

Ruth Perry’s family have said she killed herself after a report from the schools watchdog downgraded her Caversham primary school in Reading from its highest rating to its lowest over safeguarding concerns.

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