Ruth Perry inquest verdict reignites calls for ‘urgent’ Ofsted reform

Fiona Simpson
Monday, December 11, 2023

A coroner’s verdict that the suicide of head teacher Ruth Perry was “contributed to by an Ofsted inspection” has prompted calls for an “urgent” revaluation of the inspectorate’s processes.

Ruth Perry died in January aged 53. Picture: Brighter Futures for Children
Ruth Perry died in January aged 53. Picture: Brighter Futures for Children

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