Thursday
Ruth Perry inquest verdict must be ‘catalyst for change’, say heads
The inquest into headteacher Ruth Perry’s death concluded that Ofsted ‘likely contributed’ to her taking her own life
Ofsted inspection ‘likely contributed’ to Ruth Perry’s death
Senior coroner says Ms Perry’s ‘mental health deterioration and death was likely contributed to by the Ofsted inspection’ at the conclusion of inquest
Ruth Perry: Ofsted inspection ‘likely contributed’ to her death
The headteacher took her own life after Ofsted downgraded her primary school from its highest rating to its lowest, inquest finds
Wednesday
Revealed: How schools are trying to cut teacher workload
Five main changes that schools are making to tackle workload have been identified by research – but leaders say efforts are being hampered by a lack of staff and funding
‘Leader buy-in is crucial for flexible working success’
A new NFER report reveals flexible working can boost recruitment and retention – but schools and trusts have to be proactive and willing to make it work
