Why doesn’t Ofsted investigate?
Education journalist Warwick Mansell explores Ofsted’s deliberate avoidance of investigating school staff concerns.
News type: Blog
Ofsted removes the joy from subject leadership
An NEU member describes the impact Ofsted’s framework has on subject leaders working in primary schools.
Ofsted cannot decide what ‘good teaching’ is
NEU Leadership member John Connolly explains why the system of school inspection must change urgently to work to support schools.
New statutory RSE and health education guidance is a welcome step forward
There is an urgent need to ensure that children and young people are equipped with the knowledge and the skills to stay safe and develop healthy, happy and equal relationships.
Why teaching is at crossroads
Mark Langhammer, the Northern Ireland, regional secretary of the National Education Union (NEU), on why teachers across all five main unions are embroiled in industrial action short of strike.
There is no money
In responding to the pay claims of teachers ‘ unions, the government responds with the same refrains – “There’s no money".
Why is it so hard to uphold a complaint against Ofsted?
Martina Porter, Managing Director of an Independent Training Provider, questions the independence of Ofsted’s convoluted complaints procedure.
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