OFSTED inspections delayed at the start of this term ….Sir Martyn possibly taking stock…

DragonMama3 · 02/01/2024 20:47

My niece & nephew attend/ed Outwood schools - a lot of praise for them. My nephew did really well in his GCSEs.

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CateinEd · 02/01/2024 22:35

Not good press more widely though @DragonMama3

https://schoolsweek.co.uk/ogat-and-isolation-rooms-what-the-data-shows/

https://schoolsweek.co.uk/outwood-grange-academies-trust-faces-legal-challenge-over-isolation-booths/

https://schoolsweek.co.uk/ogat-threatened-with-academy-rebroker-over-high-suspensions/

OGAT and isolation rooms: what the data shows

Schools Week investigation looks into one trust's approach to behaviour

https://schoolsweek.co.uk/ogat-and-isolation-rooms-what-the-data-shows/

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crew2022 · 03/01/2024 00:18

Its hard to get the right balance. If Ofsted inspectors become afraid to raise things that upset head teachers then children might be at risk (worst case scenario). But headteachers should have support to put things right and not feel isolated and afraid of the rating they get.
Much has been made of the inspectors and inspection in this case, but Ofsted don't sack teachers. Local Authorities do. What about the lack of support from the LA and other bodies in this case?

MigGirl · 03/01/2024 00:28

crew2022 · 03/01/2024 00:18

Its hard to get the right balance. If Ofsted inspectors become afraid to raise things that upset head teachers then children might be at risk (worst case scenario). But headteachers should have support to put things right and not feel isolated and afraid of the rating they get.
Much has been made of the inspectors and inspection in this case, but Ofsted don't sack teachers. Local Authorities do. What about the lack of support from the LA and other bodies in this case?

It maybe hard to get the right balance, but my experience with Ofsted has always been that they are overly critical.

They totally messed up our last school inspection, to the point the school had to bring in the lawyers. I do not think they are currently fit for purpose and something needs to be done.

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CateinEd · 03/01/2024 15:40

crew2022 · 03/01/2024 00:18

Its hard to get the right balance. If Ofsted inspectors become afraid to raise things that upset head teachers then children might be at risk (worst case scenario). But headteachers should have support to put things right and not feel isolated and afraid of the rating they get.
Much has been made of the inspectors and inspection in this case, but Ofsted don't sack teachers. Local Authorities do. What about the lack of support from the LA and other bodies in this case?

LA’s don't ‘sack’ teachers. They have no rights for hiring or firing staff.

Headteacher and Governing board responsibility following a time measured, union and teacher agreed plan to support improvements.

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crew2022 · 03/01/2024 17:45

@CateinEd
Well okay. My point is Ofsted don't actually dismiss teachers so maybe support for improvement should also be reviewed following the tragic death as well as looking at inspection regimes.