One word Ofsted judgments for schools scrapped by Government
Single-headline Ofsted grades for schools will be scrapped with immediate effect, the Government has announced. Previously, Ofsted awarded one of four headline grades to schools it inspects: outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate. The announcement follows engagement with the sector and family of headteacher Ruth Perry, after a coroner’s inquest found the Ofsted inspection process had contributed to her death. Mrs Perry took her own life after an Ofsted report […]