Blogs

Head teacher Cathy Earley shines a light on the startling gaps in Ofsted inspector expertise.

Ken Johnson, NEU Leadership member and head teacher, sets out his thoughts on an alternative to the toxic Ofsted inspection system.

NEU Leadership member Phillipa Kearns describes working at the chalkface whilst the daily worry of receiving ‘the call’ looms large.

Education journalist Warwick Mansell examines evidence that Ofsted has misused education research.

Dr. Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the NEU, interrogates the latest research on ‘stuck’ schools

Ryan Wilson, author of Let That Be A Lesson: A Teacher’s Life in the Classroom, explores the impact of Ofsted’s ineffectiveness in the workplace.

Dr. Kevin Proudfoot, Senior Lecturer in education at the University of Glasgow, shines a light on Ofsted’s lack of accountability.

Kevin Courtney, Joint General Secretary of the NEU, highlights the inspectorate’s critical role in forced academisation.

Sylvia McNeil describes challenges faced with hybrid teaching during the pandemic.

Robert Poole talks about how he became an NEU Rep and achieved a successful pay campaign at his workplace.

Fran King describes how acting collectively led to a successful safety campaign during the pandemic.

Donna Macdonald describes her successful health and safety campaign during COVID.