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Ofsted is also launching a policy to pause school inspections if it is thought that a headteacher needs additional support

The watchdog has published its response to a coroner’s warning that there was a risk of future deaths unless action was taken on school inspection

ÌÇÐÄVlog’ education news round-up this week includes a list of tasks teachers should not have to perform and the withdrawal of the performance-related pay requirement

An Estyn report on the secondary school attendance crisis in Wales says the level of variation between schools is a ‘notable concern’

Watchdog should put graded inspections on hold until it implements reforms and should also drop single-word judgements, an NAHT survey finds

Comments demonstrate ‘upside-down thinking’ and show Ofsted is ‘out of touch’ with the profession, biggest teaching union claims

With consultation on a draft early years inspection framework closing on Friday, two ELC experts lay out what needs to change to make it work for the sector

The inspectorate-led review should include recommendations on ‘sufficiency of resources and training’ for Welsh schools, says Senedd report into gender-based violence

This week’s essential education news includes the two main parties revealing plans to tackle post-Covid pupil absence and an appeal to Ofsted to reduce the fear of inspection

Letting all school leaders see behind the curtain would reduce fear of Ofsted inspection and make it more collaborative, says this trust regional director

Headteachers and trust leaders back return as watchdog promises to publish its response to the coroner’s Regulation 28 report relating to Ruth Perry’s death on 19 January

This week’s education news round-up includes the first interview with new Ofsted chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver and one exam board’s plan to introduce digital GCSE exams next year