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Ofsted's Revised School Inspection Framework Faces Criticism
Ofsted in England is revising its school inspection framework, renaming grades, reducing evaluation areas, and facing criticism for vague language and potential conflicts with government plans for special educational needs, with full implementation planned for November.
Ofsted's Revised School Inspection Framework Faces Criticism
Ofsted in England is revising its school inspection framework, renaming grades, reducing evaluation areas, and facing criticism for vague language and potential conflicts with government plans for special educational needs, with full implementation planned for November.
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40% Bias Score
NAHT Sues Ofsted Over School Inspection Reform Plans
The NAHT union is suing Ofsted over new school inspection plans, citing inadequate consultation and concerns about the mental health of school staff following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry, whose suicide followed a critical Ofsted report.
NAHT Sues Ofsted Over School Inspection Reform Plans
The NAHT union is suing Ofsted over new school inspection plans, citing inadequate consultation and concerns about the mental health of school staff following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry, whose suicide followed a critical Ofsted report.
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52% Bias Score
Spielman's Peerage Nomination Amidst Criticism Over Perry Death
Amanda Spielman, former Ofsted chief inspector criticized for her handling of Ruth Perry's death following an Ofsted inspection that contributed to her suicide, is set to become a peer, prompting criticism from Mrs. Perry's family.
Spielman's Peerage Nomination Amidst Criticism Over Perry Death
Amanda Spielman, former Ofsted chief inspector criticized for her handling of Ruth Perry's death following an Ofsted inspection that contributed to her suicide, is set to become a peer, prompting criticism from Mrs. Perry's family.
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48% Bias Score
Religious School Leader to Temporarily Chair Ofsted
Sir Hamid Patel, CEO of Star Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust including several Islamic schools, will temporarily chair Ofsted following Dame Christine Ryan's resignation, marking a first for the education watchdog; his appointment comes amidst teacher criticism of Ofsted's proposed inspection...
Religious School Leader to Temporarily Chair Ofsted
Sir Hamid Patel, CEO of Star Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust including several Islamic schools, will temporarily chair Ofsted following Dame Christine Ryan's resignation, marking a first for the education watchdog; his appointment comes amidst teacher criticism of Ofsted's proposed inspection...
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40% Bias Score
UK's New School Rating System Faces Widespread Criticism
England's new school rating system, costing £6.2 million and replacing single-word judgments with a nine-area assessment, faces widespread criticism for being rushed, flawed, and potentially worsening teacher stress; the redesign, launched September 2024, follows a headteacher's suicide linked to Of...
UK's New School Rating System Faces Widespread Criticism
England's new school rating system, costing £6.2 million and replacing single-word judgments with a nine-area assessment, faces widespread criticism for being rushed, flawed, and potentially worsening teacher stress; the redesign, launched September 2024, follows a headteacher's suicide linked to Of...
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56% Bias Score
Multiple Abuse Allegations at Wings School Cumbria Prompt Police Investigation
More than 15 former students of Wings School Cumbria have accused the Kedleston Group of physical and sexual abuse, prompting a Cumbria Police investigation encompassing 143 allegations since 2011, and legal action against the school's operators.
Multiple Abuse Allegations at Wings School Cumbria Prompt Police Investigation
More than 15 former students of Wings School Cumbria have accused the Kedleston Group of physical and sexual abuse, prompting a Cumbria Police investigation encompassing 143 allegations since 2011, and legal action against the school's operators.
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40% Bias Score
NAHT Sues Ofsted Over New School Inspection System
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) launched a legal challenge against Ofsted's new school inspection system on Saturday, citing concerns about its impact on school leaders' mental health, following the death of head teacher Ruth Perry. The new system, due in autumn, uses a five-grade s...
NAHT Sues Ofsted Over New School Inspection System
The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) launched a legal challenge against Ofsted's new school inspection system on Saturday, citing concerns about its impact on school leaders' mental health, following the death of head teacher Ruth Perry. The new system, due in autumn, uses a five-grade s...
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40% Bias Score
20,000 Serious Childcare Incidents in English Nurseries in Five Years
In the past five years, almost 20,000 serious incidents, including deaths, occurred in English nurseries, prompting calls for stricter regulations and more frequent Ofsted inspections after the death of nine-month-old Genevieve due to negligence at a nursery, which subsequently closed along with ano...
20,000 Serious Childcare Incidents in English Nurseries in Five Years
In the past five years, almost 20,000 serious incidents, including deaths, occurred in English nurseries, prompting calls for stricter regulations and more frequent Ofsted inspections after the death of nine-month-old Genevieve due to negligence at a nursery, which subsequently closed along with ano...
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52% Bias Score
UK Education Bill Faces Criticism for Prioritizing Unions Over Children
Former Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman criticized the UK government's education bill, claiming it would worsen England's education system by prioritizing union interests over children's needs, reversing two decades of progress under the academy model; No. 10 sharply rebuked her.
UK Education Bill Faces Criticism for Prioritizing Unions Over Children
Former Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman criticized the UK government's education bill, claiming it would worsen England's education system by prioritizing union interests over children's needs, reversing two decades of progress under the academy model; No. 10 sharply rebuked her.
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56% Bias Score
Ofsted's New School Report Card System Criticized by Headteachers
Headteachers are criticizing Ofsted's new school report card system as worse than the previous one, lacking support and focusing instead on grading, unlike the previous FEFC system which offered on-site support and collaboration.
Ofsted's New School Report Card System Criticized by Headteachers
Headteachers are criticizing Ofsted's new school report card system as worse than the previous one, lacking support and focusing instead on grading, unlike the previous FEFC system which offered on-site support and collaboration.
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52% Bias Score
Ofsted Unveils Detailed School Report Cards, Facing Union Backlash
Ofsted's new school report cards, replacing single-word judgments, will use a five-point scale across key areas from September 2025, aiming for more detailed feedback but facing union criticism for increasing pressure on schools.
Ofsted Unveils Detailed School Report Cards, Facing Union Backlash
Ofsted's new school report cards, replacing single-word judgments, will use a five-point scale across key areas from September 2025, aiming for more detailed feedback but facing union criticism for increasing pressure on schools.
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52% Bias Score
England's School Absenteeism Crisis Deepens
England's school attendance crisis shows 158,000 children missed at least half their classes last year, with persistently high absence rates in several regions, fueled by "flexi-schooling" and pandemic impacts, creating a fragmented education system.
England's School Absenteeism Crisis Deepens
England's school attendance crisis shows 158,000 children missed at least half their classes last year, with persistently high absence rates in several regions, fueled by "flexi-schooling" and pandemic impacts, creating a fragmented education system.
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60% Bias Score
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