England school inspections to be overhauled after teacher complaints

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 15:42 · Archive

England's school inspections will be overhauled for the second time in a year after a barrage of complaints that the new system introduced under the previous education secretary is creating problems. Education secretary Lucy Powell will tell the schools regulator Ofsted to 'go back to the drawing board' after becoming concerned that the inspection changes were dangerously stressful and damaging teachers' mental health.

Teachers have raised 'serious concerns' about the framework, and both headteachers and staff are reporting that the new inspection system is affecting their wellbeing. The specific details of what Powell's new changes will entail have not yet been announced.

How it is being reported

• Ofsted school inspections face major overhaul amid teacher wellbeing fearsThe Independent · 3 Oct, 15:21
• England school inspections to be overhauled again after barrage of complaintsThe Guardian · 2 Oct, 17:00

In this story: Lucy Powell · Bridget Phillipson · Ofsted · England

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