Headteacher Ruth Perry’s inquest will not examine whether the state failed to protect her prior to her tragic death. Senior coroner Heidi Connor has decided not to hold an 鈥渆nhanced鈥 article 2 investigation 鈥 instead opting for one that will not apportion blame. Despite this, she revealed this afternoon that the conduct of Ofsted inspectors during a two-day visit to Perry鈥檚 school, Caversham Primary in Berkshire, last November could be considered, depending on the evidence presented. The headteacher鈥檚 family previously stated that 53-year-old took her own life in January before the publication of a report penned by the watchdog rating the school 鈥榠nadequate鈥. Ruth Perry contacted crisis team after inspection Perry was seen by mental health professionals at Prospect Park Hospital Reading, before being in contact with the mental health crisis team five days after the inspection. Speaking today at Berkshire Coroners鈥 Court, Connor told a pre-inquest review: 鈥淭he conduct of the inspectors in terms of how it was conducted on November 15 and 16 are very much within [the] scope [of the inquest].鈥 Article 2 inquests are 鈥渆nhanced鈥 hearings 鈥渉eld in cases where the state or its agents have failed to protect the deceased against a threat or other risk鈥, according to the Crown Prosecution Service. Connor chose to go ahead with a Jamieson inquest instead. These proceedings will usually record a conclusion of suicide in cases where a person has taken their own life 鈥渁s opposed to lack of care or neglect鈥 contributing to the death, the CPS said. Coroner ‘tried to steer away from Ofsted grading’ The coroner said she has 鈥渢ried to steer away from matters of the grading鈥 by Ofsted. Remi Reichhold, representing Reading Borough Council and Caversham, noted that the school did not dispute what the inspectors 鈥渟aw鈥. They have questioned the watchdog鈥檚 interpretation of the severity of the issues, though. He added that staff at the primary say 鈥渟ome issues with safeguarding were minor鈥nd the [Ofsted] rating was disproportionate鈥. Representing the watchdog, Bilal Rawat told the court that 鈥渨hat the inspectors had uncovered on day one had an effect鈥 on her. Ruth Perry inquest to last week 鈥淭he outcome of the report was that significant safeguarding concerns were identified,鈥 he added. 鈥淲hat appears to be the case is an independent audit in December also uncovered issues.鈥 Caversham was . Perry鈥檚 sister, Professor Julia Walters, said at the time the new report proved 鈥淩uth鈥檚 leadership was not inadequate鈥 and that the primary 鈥渨as never a failing school鈥. The inquest is scheduled to begin on November 28 and run over six days. The Ofsted inspectors who conducted the visit last year will be called to give evidence on the opening day. An upcoming parliamentary education committee inquiry into the impact the watchdog has on school and staff will examine the inspection system more generally. are available 365 days a year. You can reach them on free call number 116 123, email them at jo@samaritans.org or visit to find your nearest branch. Charity runs a confidential helpline for education staff and teachers 鈥 call 08000 562 561.