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.
Martina Porter, Managing Director of an Independent Training Provider, questions the independence of Ofsted’s convoluted complaints procedure.
An NEU member describes the impact Ofsted’s framework has on subject leaders working in primary schools.
Michael Farrelly, senior leader in a Special primary school, explains how Ofsted is a driving factor in the teaching recruitment crisis.
Head teacher Cathy Earley shines a light on the startling gaps in Ofsted inspector expertise.
NEU Leadership member John Connolly explains why the system of school inspection must change urgently to work to support schools.
Kevin Courtney, Joint General Secretary of the NEU, highlights the inspectorate’s critical role in forced academisation.
Education journalist Warwick Mansell examines evidence that Ofsted has misused education research.
NEU Leadership member Phillipa Kearns describes working at the chalkface whilst the daily worry of receiving ‘the call’ looms large.
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.
Ken Johnson, NEU Leadership member and head teacher, sets out his thoughts on an alternative to the toxic Ofsted inspection system.
Dr. Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the NEU, interrogates the latest research on ‘stuck’ schools