‘An inspection reduced me to tears. Ofsted’s response was inadequate’

An experienced headteacher reduced to tears during a “harrowing” Ofsted inspection has sounded alarm over the watchdog’s wellbeing protocols and new inspection framework.

Two separate calls were made to Ofsted’s wellbeing hotline over concerns for headteacher John Hayes during an inspection at Gospel Oak Primary School, north London.

But Hayes said he received no follow-up checks or direct communication about his wellbeing from the watchdog.