Hungry for change
Students Hamza Shahbaz and Gabriel Perez detail their experiences of campaigning for much needed change in the education system, specifically around the outdated Ofsted inspectorate.
Topic: Ofsted
Inquiry into Ofsted’s school inspections
The NEU welcomes this inquiry into Ofsted. There is overwhelming consensus in the education profession that inspections need to change.
Ofsted inspection changes
Ofsted recognise the need for change, but these changes don’t address the high stakes pressures that are tied up with a one grade summative judgement.
Ofsted inspection: Advice for school leaders in England
The NEU advice for school leaders during Ofsted inspections and at all other times.
Ofsted inspection advice for members on the main or upper pay range
The NEU advice to teachers who are not in the leadership group and who do not receive a TLR payment for responsibility for any subject or curriculum area.
Ofsted and school leader wellbeing
Ofsted should pause all its inspections and reflect upon the unmanageable and counter-productive stress they cause for school leaders.
Ofsted chief inspector’s statement
This statement is a necessary recognition of the urgent need for a better approach to school inspection.
Ofsted is more stick than carrot
Jane Perryman, Professor of Sociology of Education at UCL, explains why only an alternative system to Ofsted can provide the support schools deserve.
The lack of support from Ofsted has been stark
Chris Dutton’s experience as a school leader during the pandemic shows that now is the time for a new inspection framework.
Ofsted: not fit for purpose
Head teacher Cathy Earley shines a light on the startling gaps in Ofsted inspector expertise.
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