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English headteachers threaten strike ballots over Ofsted inspections
88%
Schools reporting that recent Ofsted inspections negatively affected staff wellbeing
School leadership unions said they had lost confidence in Ofsted and might pursue industrial action unless concerns about inspection-related staff wellbeing were addressed. An Ofsted survey found that 88% of schools said recent inspections had negatively affected staff wellbeing.
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The Association of School and College Leaders executive passed a motion of no confidence in Ofsted.
“The motion of no confidence in Ofsted passed by ASCL’s executive stated”
- 88%
Schools reporting that recent Ofsted inspections negatively affected staff wellbeing
“88% of schools reported that recent inspections had negatively affected staff wellbeing”
AllegedAn ASCL spokesperson said the union would seek an indicative ballot on industrial action if change was not forthcoming.
“if change is not forthcoming the union would seek to hold an indicative ballot on industrial action”