The Latest Breaking News from Ofsted

Sister of headteacher who killed herself after a bad report brands Ofsted 'unfair'

Ofsted's inspection process has been branded unfair by the sister of a 'highly regarded' headteacher who took her own life after her school received a negative report

Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2023

Sister of Ruth Perry says Ofsted report was ‘deeply harmful’ to late headteacher

Ruth Perry, who was head at Caversham Primary School in Reading, killed herself in January.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Headteacher to refuse Ofsted inspectors entry after primary school leader ‘took her own life’

Flora Cooper is executive head of the John Rankin Schools in Newbury, Berkshire.

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

Headteacher withdraws request for public support to help stop Ofsted inspection

Initial call for protest came after family of headteacher Ruth Perry said she took her own life after news of lowest rating

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023

Headteacher plans to refuse Ofsted entry to school after Ruth Perry death

Flora Cooper is executive head of the John Rankin schools in Newbury, Berkshire.

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

Interactive map reveals England's best schools - check if yours is on the list

One in seven primary schools in England is currently rated as 'outstanding', Ofsted figures show. However, many schools have not been inspected in years, some in almost two decades

Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023

Primary school headteacher took own life after 'Inadequate' Ofsted inspection report

Ruth Perry died by suicide in January after Caversham Primary School's leadership and management was graded Inadequate.

Daily Record · Mar 18, 2023

Nurseries in Nottinghamshire 'set up to fail' after plans to expand free childcare

It follows Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's announcement to expand free childcare

Nottingham Post · Mar 18, 2023

Jeremy Hunt’s ‘paltry sign-up payments’ won’t stop childminder exodus

Experts say sweetener unhelpful as numbers in England fall to lowest in a decade amid increasing costs, stress and admin

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2023

College recognised for its provision for learners with high needs with 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating

The college is a charity that helps people with disabilities with positive futures through education, care and employability support.

Nottingham Post · Mar 18, 2023