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ASCL calls for pause to graded Ofsted inspections over welfare concerns
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A second head teachers' union, the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), has called for a halt to graded Ofsted inspections in England, warning that the current system is an "overbearing mess" that negatively impacts members' welfare and morale. The ASCL passed a motion of no confidence in Ofsted's leadership and raised the prospect of potential strike action. This follows similar warnings from the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT). Ofsted defended its progress, pointing to an independent survey showing positive feedback, while acknowledging that workload and wellbeing remain challenges.
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- The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) has called for a halt to graded Ofsted inspections in England.
- The union passed a motion of no confidence in Ofsted's leadership and warned of potential strike action.
- ASCL described the inspection system as an "overbearing mess" that harms members' welfare and morale.
- Another union, the NAHT, previously raised similar concerns regarding intolerable pressure on school leaders.
- An independent survey commissioned by Ofsted found that nearly half (48%) of responding school leaders felt inspections negatively affected staff mental wellbeing.
- Ofsted's chief inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, defended the inspection framework, stating that data shows the organisation is "on the right track".