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Do Headteachers always leave inadequate schools?

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verybored · 17/03/2011 16:09

If a school is rated as 'inadequate' by Ofsted, does the headteacher always leave shortly after the inspection is published? Thanks

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TalkinPeace2 · 17/03/2011 22:21

Poor teaching often stems from poor leadership and CPD opportunities.
DH has seen teachers really turn it round.
He can also spot the nervous breakdown candidates about half a term before their heads can - cos he sees so many teachers!

crazymum53 · 18/03/2011 09:14

If the School is put into "Special Measures" and the main issue is inadequate leadership and management then the Head will usually have to leave. If the teaching is unsatisfactory then teaching will be monitored by the LEA and the Head. Extra training will be provided for the teachers and the school will only be able to recruit experienced staff to fill any vacant teaching posts i.e. no NQTs.
If the school is given a "Notice to Improve" which is unsatisfactory but below special measures the Head can only stay in place if the LEA are confident that the management of the the school are able to put the necessary changes in place.
The fact that the SATs results are going down is not a good sign - but this does depend on how the school profile compares to other schools nationally : no. of pupils with SEN, EAL and FSM.
The situation you are describing was what my dds school used to be like and the school was placed in special measures. But a combination of a new Head, amalgamation of the Infant ans Junior schools to form a primary school and extra resources really has turned the school around.

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