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One-word Ofsted ratings for schools scrapped with immediate effect after Ruth Perry’s suicide
3 months, 3 weeks ago

One-word Ofsted ratings for schools scrapped with immediate effect after Ruth Perry’s suicide

The Independent  

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What do Ofsted's new inspection ratings mean for YOU? How schools will be assessed after Labour scraps one-word grades
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What do Ofsted's new inspection ratings mean for YOU? How schools will be assessed after Labour scraps one-word grades

Daily Mail  

Single-headline Ofsted grades for schools were scrapped by the Government today despite warnings it could harm pupils by dumbing down standards. However, as the Tories warned scrapping it is 'not in the best interest of pupils or parents, MailOnline looks at what it means for you and your children's school: Single-headline Ofsted grades for schools will be scrapped with immediate …

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Ofsted's one-word rulings could be scrapped in wake of Ruth Perry's suicide - after coroner ruled that damning inspection which saw headteacher's school downgraded from 'outstanding' to 'inadequate' c
8 months ago

Ofsted's one-word rulings could be scrapped in wake of Ruth Perry's suicide - after coroner ruled that damning inspection which saw headteacher's school downgraded from 'outstanding' to 'inadequate' c

Daily Mail  

Ofsted's one-word rulings could be scrapped in the wake of Ruth Perry's suicide after a coroner concluded that the damning inspection contributed to her death. Headmaster Ruth Perry, 53, took her own life in January last year The Osted downgrade of Caversham Primary School 'likely contributed' to Ruth Perry's death, a coroner concluded Ruth's sister Professor Julia Waters has been …

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Ofsted ‘setting own homework’ after appointing former chief to lead Ruth Perry review
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ofsted ‘setting own homework’ after appointing former chief to lead Ruth Perry review

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a broadside against the decision, she called for a “rigorous” inquiry, adding: “It …

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Interactive map reveals Ofsted's worst-rated primary schools in England - is YOUR child's on the list?
10 months ago

Interactive map reveals Ofsted's worst-rated primary schools in England - is YOUR child's on the list?

Daily Mail  

Almost one in five primary school inspection reports published by Ofsted so far this year have been graded either inadequate or requiring improvement. New school inspections were paused at the start of the year following an inquest into tragic teacher Ruth Perry who took her own life following an Ofsted report. One in five primary schools reports published by Ofsted …

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Ofsted restarts school inspections after two-week pause to give lead inspectors mental health awareness training in wake of head teacher Ruth Perry's suicide
11 months ago

Ofsted restarts school inspections after two-week pause to give lead inspectors mental health awareness training in wake of head teacher Ruth Perry's suicide

Daily Mail  

Ofsted school inspections restart today after a two-week pause was given to lead inspectors for mental health awareness training. The training was ordered in the wake of head teacher Ruth Perry's suicide, after a coroner ruled last month that an inspection had 'contributed' to her death. Mrs Perry took her own life in January 2023 after an Ofsted report downgraded …

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Real Housewife of Cheshire Ampika Pickston's children's home is shut down by Ofsted after report by watchdog says one youngster 'went without food for days' and another 'went missing and was sexually
11 months ago

Real Housewife of Cheshire Ampika Pickston's children's home is shut down by Ofsted after report by watchdog says one youngster 'went without food for days' and another 'went missing and was sexually

Daily Mail  

A former Real Housewives of Cheshire star has had her children's home closed by Ofsted after one youngster went 'without food for days' and a second went missing and was sexually assaulted. OnlyFans model Ampika Pickston, 42, who is engaged to West Ham chairman and former pornographer David Sullivan, 74, suffered the blow as the body concluded staff were unable …

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Ofsted inspections set to be paused in wake of Ruth Perry's suicide - as new chief Sir Martyn Oliver says watchdog could have been 'far more empathetic' in wake of headteacher's death
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ofsted inspections set to be paused in wake of Ruth Perry's suicide - as new chief Sir Martyn Oliver says watchdog could have been 'far more empathetic' in wake of headteacher's death

Daily Mail  

Ofsted inspections are to be paused until assessors have been trained to protect the welfare of school staff following the suicide of a headteacher last year, it emerged yesterday. Sir Martyn Oliver, the new chief inspector of education, has pledged to launch an inquiry into the watchdog's involvement in the death of Ruth Perry. Speaking to the BBC, the new …

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Ruth Perry: Ten more headteachers left suicidal in wake of Ofsted inspections, former inspector reveals
1 year ago

Ruth Perry: Ten more headteachers left suicidal in wake of Ofsted inspections, former inspector reveals

The Independent  

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Handwritten notes reveal Ruth Perry’s anguish as coroner concludes Ofsted inspection contributed to suicide
1 year ago

Handwritten notes reveal Ruth Perry’s anguish as coroner concludes Ofsted inspection contributed to suicide

The Independent  

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How Ofsted reduced headteacher Ruth Perry’s life’s work to one devastating word: inadequate
1 year ago

How Ofsted reduced headteacher Ruth Perry’s life’s work to one devastating word: inadequate

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. She was destroyed and humiliated.” open image in gallery The inquest heard that following …

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Tearful headteacher Ruth Perry appeared in ‘physical pain’ after learning school would be downgraded by Ofsted
1 year ago

Tearful headteacher Ruth Perry appeared in ‘physical pain’ after learning school would be downgraded by Ofsted

The Independent  

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Ruth Perry: Sister of headteacher who killed herself after Ofsted report says watchdog’s reforms aren’t enough
1 year, 6 months ago

Ruth Perry: Sister of headteacher who killed herself after Ofsted report says watchdog’s reforms aren’t enough

The Independent  

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Ofsted inspectors should ‘hand in badges’ to support Ruth Perry, sister says
1 year, 7 months ago

Ofsted inspectors should ‘hand in badges’ to support Ruth Perry, sister says

The Independent  

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Union threatens legal action after Ofsted fails to pause school inspections
1 year, 8 months ago

Union threatens legal action after Ofsted fails to pause school inspections

The Independent  

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Teachers wear black arm bands during Ofsted inspection in solidarity with head who took own life
1 year, 9 months ago

Teachers wear black arm bands during Ofsted inspection in solidarity with head who took own life

The Independent  

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Ofsted report was ‘deeply harmful’ to late headteacher, family says
1 year, 9 months ago

Ofsted report was ‘deeply harmful’ to late headteacher, family says

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The sister of a headteacher who took her own life …

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The Ofsted report that condemned a headteacher who later killed herself
1 year, 9 months ago

The Ofsted report that condemned a headteacher who later killed herself

Daily Mail  

For confidential support call the Samaritans on 116123 or visit their website An Ofsted report for a school where the headteacher killed herself after hearing it would be ranked 'inadequate' accused staff of failing to keep children safe. Ofsted inspectors made a number of criticisms in their report about Caversham Primary school in Reading The report described pupils’ behaviour in …

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Headteacher took own life after hearing Ofsted were going to downgrade primary school, family say
1 year, 9 months ago

Headteacher took own life after hearing Ofsted were going to downgrade primary school, family say

Daily Mail  

She took her own life in January after being told Ofsted would rate it Inadequate A headteacher killed herself while waiting for the publication of a negative Ofsted report about her school, her family have said. Ruth Perry, who had been principal at Caversham Primary School in Reading since 2010, took her own life in January this year, after being …

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