Spielman claims head’s death used ‘to try and discredit’ Ofsted Family of Ruth Perry describes chief inspector’s comments as ‘grossly insensitive’
Safeguarding grade fears ‘out of proportion’, says Ofsted director Chris Russell also said Ofsted recognised schools ‘could not be everything to everyone’ post-Covid
Schools should conduct ‘self evaluation’, says Beyond Ofsted An NEU-sponsored inquiry, set up to find a new inspectorate model, has also proposed that Ofsted has no direct contact with schools
Think tank sets out blueprint for Labour’s Ofsted plans IPPR, known to influence Labour policy, sets out proposals for three-tier improvement policy amid grade overhaul
Schools invited to apply for free King Charles portrait Portraits of the King will be printed on ‘high quality paper’ and mounted in a frame of ‘certified oak’ as part of £8 million scheme
SEND: Children in richer areas more likely to get an EHCP and precise diagnosis Findings suggest some ‘rationing’ of support in less affluent areas, researchers warn
Keegan to get her own camera person (on £50k a year) The DfE is recruiting a videographer to film regular content of Gillian Keegan for her social media channels
Lee Owston to become Ofsted national director for education Current deputy director for schools and education will replace Chris Russell in January