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The Guardian view on Ofsted inspections: not fulfilling their purpose

Editorial: There is little evidence that the current regime helps schools to improve – and plenty of evidence that a better system is needed

The Guardian - UK

Touched by a tragic first world war tale

Brief letters: Shot at dawn | Emergency alerts at evensong | A message to Airstrip One | Ofsted’s ‘inadequate’ | Jack Nicholson in Reds

The Guardian - UK

Morning briefing: Why teachers and campaigners want Ofsted to change its ways

In today’s newsletter: After the death of a headteacher and years of dissatisfaction with inspections, the schools watchdog is under pressure to changes its methods

The Guardian - UK

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Ofsted chief admits to ‘culture of fear’ around England’s school inspections

Amanda Spielman says for vast majority of schools ‘it’s a positive and affirming experience’

The Guardian - UK

Teachers' union leader call for urgent talks with Tories to avert next school strikes

The National Education Union said it would meet Education Secretary Gillian Keegan for crunch negotiations on Monday morning - if the Cabinet Minister was willing

Daily Mirror

Ofsted boss says 'no reason to doubt' inspection after teacher took her own life

Amanda Spielman's remarks came after Ms Perry's sister said pausing inspections would be the 'empathetic, human, correct thing to do' while a review takes place

Daily Mirror

Ofsted chief defends school inspection before death of headteacher Ruth Perry

'From what I’ve seen, I don’t have any reason to doubt the inspection'

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No ‘reason to doubt’ school inspection after death of headteacher – Ofsted chief

Ruth Perry, who was headteacher at Caversham Primary School in Reading, took her own life in January while waiting for an Ofsted report.

The Independent UK

Every single 'outstanding' school in Leeds according to Ofsted

There are 39 schools in Leeds which are 'outstanding' according to Ofsted

Leeds Live

Proposed Ofsted changes ‘totally inadequate’, say family of Ruth Perry

Headteacher’s suicide has led to calls for reform but chief inspector says one-word grades ‘integral’

The Guardian - UK

Ofsted chief inspector refuses to drop 'one-word assessments' for UK schools

It comes amid growing pressure to reform the present grading system - which has been dubbed too simplistic and fails to reflect the complexity of a school and its teaching quality.

Chronicle Live

Ofsted chief inspector refuses to drop ‘one-word assessments’ for schools

Amanda Spielman described the gradings, which range from ‘outstanding’ to ‘inadequate’, as ‘integral’ to the school system.

The Independent UK

Education Secretary to meet family of headteacher who killed herself

Ruth Perry killed herself in January while awaiting an Ofsted report which downgraded her school.

The Independent UK

Children at failing nursery 'didn't always have access to drinking water' during Ofsted visit

Jumping Jacks in Golborne received an 'Inadequate' rating from Ofsted

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The Independent UK

Call for urgent measures to prevent ‘appalling’ abuse of disabled children in UK care homes

It follows a review last year which found a culture of abuse and harm at residential care homes for children with complex health needs

The Guardian - UK

Urgent calls for reform after horrific abuse of young people at private care homes

Child safeguarding practice review panel says harm was result of day-to-day failures and oversight

The Independent UK

Call for major overhaul of regulation to prevent abuse of disabled children

The latest report follows a review last year which found a culture of abuse and harm at residential care homes for children with complex health needs.

Manchester Evening News

Watchdog slams ‘chaotic’ nursery for failing to provide a ‘safe and nurturing environment’ for children

Squirrels Children’s Day Nursery, in Middleton, is now under new management.

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Bristol Post

Dr Michael Mosley reveals three fruits that slow down weight loss

He also warned against snacking regularly and drinking too much coffee

Wales Online

Nursery caught out again after 'leaving child outside for six minutes'

Ofsted inspectors have produced another damning report following a recent visit to the day nursery

The Conversation

Ofsted inspections cause teachers stress and aren't backed up by strong evidence – things could be done differently

The school inspectorate in England, Ofsted, has faced criticism recently following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry. According to her family, Perry’s death was a “direct result” of the pressure resulting from the Ofsted inspection process which resulted in her school being judged as “inadequate”.

Manchester Evening News

Nursery where child was left outside alone SLAMMED by inspectors over safeguarding and unclean equipment

The Cook Street site was hit with an 'Inadequate' rating by Ofsted

Bristol Post

Incredible footage of heartwarming dog rescue captured by police drone

Spaniel Neilli fell off a cliff but is recovering at home with a few "cuts and bruises"

Bristol Post

Airbus and Air France acquitted of manslaughter charges over crash that killed Bristol schoolboy

It was concluded that pilot error was to blame for the accident in 2009 which left 228 people dead including Clifton College student Alexander Bjoroy

The Independent UK

Education Secretary backs Ofsted’s one-word ratings despite outcry from teachers

Gillian Keegan said single-word ratings are ‘clear’ and ‘easy for parents to navigate’.

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