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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Thomas Kingsley

‘Toxic’ Ofsted culture may lead to more cases like Ruth Perry, former inspector says

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A “toxic” culture around Ofsted inspections could lead to more cases like the late headteacher Ruth Perry, a former inspector has said.

Three unions representing teachers and school leaders have urged Ofsted to pause inspections this week after Ms Perry, who was head at Caversham Primary School in Reading, took her own life when awaiting a damning report from the watchdog.

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