School and further education inspections to begin from 22 January

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Inspections of schools and further education providers in England will begin from 22 January, following mental health awareness training for all lead inspectors.

Sir Martyn Oliver announces school and further education inspections will begin from 22 January, after inspector mental health awareness training
Ofsted to respond in full to the coroner’s inquest on 19 January
Geoff Barton (ASCL), Paul Whiteman (NAHT) and Leora Cruddas (CST) to provide constructive challenge to Ofsted as it responds to the inquest.

Ofsted’s new Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, has announced the start date after a series of constructive meetings in his first week in the job - with headteacher unions and representatives, as well as with Professor Julia Waters, the sister of Ruth Perry.

Sir Martyn has also announced that Ofsted will respond in full to the coroner’s recommendations on 19 January, setting out clearly how Ofsted will conduct inspections with professionalism, courtesy, respect and empathy.