Ofsted is reviewing its training for inspectors to include more guidance on managing headteacher stress during inspections, a senior official has told the inquest into the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.
Chris Russell, its national director of education, told Berkshire Coroners’ Court today that it would “reflect on everything that we’ve heard over the last few days”, adding that this included a review of induction training for new inspectors.
He said that while Ofsted felt is inspector training “enables them to inspect in a way that minimises stress and anxiety, that doesn’t mean there isn’t more we can do.”
The watchdog “started looking” at the induction training for inspectors last term, with adaptations potentially including “even more discussion and case studies” on dealing with headteacher stress.
