Ofsted‘s national director for education has said part-time inspectors are not quitting the watchdog, despite widespread calls for them to do so.
Speaking at the Schools & Academies Show in London today, Chris Russell said: “Ultimately it’s for individuals to decide what they think is most appropriate. Our experience is people aren’t doing that.”
Education unions NEU and NAHT both urged their school leader members who also serve as Ofsted inspectors (OIs) to stop taking part in inspections amid ongoing calls for reforms.
Julia Waters, the sister of Ruth Perry, also called on headteachers to “hand in your badges” and “refuse to be complicit in Ofsted’s reign of terror” last month.
