England school inspections to be overhauled again after barrage of complaints
Summary
England will change its school inspection system again after many complaints said the new system caused stress and harmed teachers' mental health. Education Secretary Lucy Powell wants inspectors to better consider each school's social and economic situation while keeping the current rating system.Key Facts
- The school inspection system in England is being overhauled for the second time in just over a year.
- Education Secretary Lucy Powell is asking Ofsted, the schools regulator, to revise the inspection process.
- The current ratings range from “exceptional” to “urgent improvement” in six key areas.
- Powell wants inspectors to pay more attention to the social and economic backgrounds of schools and pupils.
- The changes aim to address concerns that the system is too stressful for headteachers and harms their mental health.
- The overhaul follows Labour’s promise to improve inspections after a headteacher’s death linked to inspection stress.
- Ofsted is reviewing the new system with an independent evaluation planned.
- The new system was designed to reduce pressure on schools but has met with many complaints from school leaders about fairness and stress.
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