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Leading education figures have their say on the issues the new chief inspector should put at the top of his to-do list

In his first interview since starting his role as chief inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver details how he plans to tackle the multiple challenges Ofsted is facing – starting by delaying the return of routine inspections

The former Outwood Grange Academies Trust CEO has replaced Amanda Spielman as the head of the schools inspectorate

An Institute for Government report also calls on new chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver to issue a comprehensive response to the Ruth Perry inquest findings

School inspections by the watchdog should cease until the government and Ofsted have published the plan requested by Ruth Perry coroner, say heads’ leaders

The coroner who led the inquest into the death of headteacher Ruth Perry has raised concerns with Ofsted and the DfE

Headteachers and sector leaders have voiced concerns about the legal implication of findings from the Ruth Perry inquest

ASCL and NAHT say a pause would allow ‘meaningful action to be taken’ following the inquest into the death of Ruth Perry

The verdict in the inquest into the death of headteacher Ruth Perry demands a wider change in the system than just a re-invention of Ofsted, says ÌÇÐÄVlog editor Jon Severs

Parents and teachers want Ofsted inspections and the school accountability system to be ‘more transparent, well-rounded, and less high-stakes’, finds report

Ofsted chief reacts to a coroner’s conclusion that an Ofsted inspection ‘likely contributed’ to the death of headteacher Ruth Perry

This week’s essential education news includes the inquest ruling on the death of Ruth Perry and the DfE falling far short of its targets for new teacher trainees