US EditionRuth Perry inquest: Ofsted inspectors 'had no set guidance for dealing with distressed headteachers'
- Ofsted inspectors received limited guidance on managing distressing situations during inspections, as revealed in an inquest into the death of Ruth Perry.
- Inspections were paused last year for concerns including headteacher illness, stress, or other issues, according to Christopher Russell, Ofsted's national director for education.
- Staff at the school testified to a direct link between the inspection and Ms. Perry's death, which occurred after she looked extremely distressed and upset during the inspection.
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Ruth Perry inquest: Ofsted inspectors 'had no set guidance for dealing with distressed headteachers'
Ms Perry's family say she took her own life after a report from the watchdog downgraded her Caversham Primary School in Reading, Berkshire, from its highest rating to its lowest over safeguarding concerns.
Ofsted inspectors not given guidance on distressed headteachers, Ruth Perry inquest hears
Berkshire coroner’s office hears there was one reference to managing stress given to inspectors before November 2022Ofsted inspectors were not given specific written guidance about what to do if a headteacher becomes distressed during an inspection, an inquest has heard.Ruth Perry’s family have said she killed herself after a report from the schools watchdog downgraded her Caversham primary school in Reading from its highest rating to its lowest…
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