Ofsted single-word judgments on schools must end, say MPs Committee calls on government to heed widespread concern and consider a more nuanced inspection system The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2024
Ofsted chief says teachers 'hiding in classrooms' and being blocked from 'student only' corridors Sir Martyn Oliver makes full apology after death of Ruth Perry Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2024
Ofsted to urge schools to pause inspections harming mental health of staff Sister of headteacher who killed herself welcomes new direction but says single-word judgments impede real reform The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2024
Headteachers may refuse Ofsted entry due to fears for teachers’ mental health New chief Sir Martyn Oliver announces pause in visits but schools claim training for inspectors on alleviating stress is not sufficient The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2024
Ofsted school inspections to restart on 22 January after mental health training Watchdog’s chief inspector ordered pause for extra training after death of headteacher Ruth Perry The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2024
The Guardian view on Ofsted: the tragedy of Ruth Perry shows up a failed model Editorial: Less adversarial school inspections should be part of a new approach to public services The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2024
Ofsted inspections paused after death of headteacher Ruth Perry, says new chief An inquest found in December that Ofsted inspections had ‘likely contributed’ to the death of headteacher Ruth Perry Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2024
‘Teaching is deeply personal’: Ofsted’s new chief on inspections and schools’ struggles Sir Martyn Oliver says he is a proud northerner who has taken on some of the most ‘difficult and damaged’ schools The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2024
Ofsted bows to pressure and halts inspections after Ruth Perry’s suicide New leader Martyn Oliver says he will heed unions’ call, after coroner ruled inspection had contributed to headteacher’s death The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2024
Unions ask education secretary and Ofsted chief to halt school inspections NAHT and ASCL call on Gillian Keegan and Amanda Spielman to allow time to address concerns raised by coroner The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
Ofsted chief ‘should quit now’, says Ruth Perry’s sister as briefing memo is revealed Family of headteacher who killed herself calls on Amanda Spielman to resign over inadequate response to coroner’s verdict The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023
Children with mild anxiety better off in school, says Chris Whitty Chief medical officer for England says being in lessons can help, amid concern over attendance post-Covid The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
Sir Martyn Oliver: what can schools expect from Ofsted’s next chief? The leader of an academy trust renowned for high suspension rates has been formally nominated by the education secretary The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023
Head of academy trust recommended as Ofsted’s new chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver is the Department for Education’s preferred candidate to take over from Amanda Spielman. The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023 Push for ‘kinder’ Ofsted in doubt as boss of strict academy chain tipped for top job Sir Martyn Oliver heads Outwood Grange trust renowned for high rates of suspensions