Ofsted rejects calls to halt inspections after week of turmoil Spielman said debate about removing grades was ‘legitimate’, but stopping inspections ‘not in children’s best interests’
Revealed: ‘Unethical’ Ofsted ‘alerts’ tip off schools about inspections Investigation exposes loophole in Ofsted inspection system which is supposed to give just a day’s notice
Can schools boycott Ofsted? What the law says ‘Intentionally obstructing’ Ofsted inspectors is a criminal offence and can lead to a fine of £2,500. Here’s what Edapt guidance says on boycotting inspections …
Ofsted inspection to go ahead after headteacher planned boycott Three education unions have now called for Ofsted to pause inspections following the death of Ruth Perry
Head plans to refuse Ofsted inspectors entry following Ruth Perry death Head tells Schools Week: ‘I don’t know what I’m doing, and I could lose my job, but I feel like if I don’t stand up for this then the system will never change’
Academy body role on Ofsted recruitment panel criticised Confederation of School Trusts head will advise on the appointment of the next chief inspector
Labour’s Ofsted plans ‘logical evolution’, says Spielman Chief inspector says it’s ‘completely rational for a potential alternative government to be thinking about things like this’
Ofsted wants experienced school leader to take over from Spielman Job advert for the £165k role states it is an ‘important time’ to lead the watchdog and ’embed’ the ‘relatively new’ inspection framework
Revealed: Oak names new curriculum partners But contracts to create lessons for two subjects not awarded as bids ‘did not meet high quality bar’