Group of teachers call for Ofsted reform after death of head teacher Ruth Perry
By Christian FullerA group of school representatives in Kent have written to the prime minister calling for a reform of Ofsted inspections.head teacher in Reading who took her own life while waiting for a reportThe letter said the current inspection regime is having a "detrimental impact" on the mental health of school staff.The letter was from Medway Educational Leaders Association and Kent Association of Headteachers, which represent more than 900 schools.
Barry Symons, head teacher of Oaklands School in Chatham and chairman of the MELA, said the "high stakes" inspections were driving many teachers out of the profession. "We're not asking for Ofsted to be abolished. But we feel the time is right to have a conversation about how we can reform it."An Ofsted spokesperson said inspections were first and foremost for children and their parents.
"Chief inspector Amanda Spielman has met senior head teacher representatives several times in recent weeks, and she has clearly indicated Ofsted's willingness to continue having constructive discussions about these issues," they said.
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