A coalition of education professionals and unions has called for an immediate halt to Ofsted inspections, arguing that the current system is damaging morale, undermining school quality, and pushing teachers out of the profession. Critics claim the high-stakes inspections create excessive stress, divert resources from teaching, and fail to support schools in improving. The letter highlights concerns that the process is overly punitive, with inspectors focusing on narrow metrics rather than holistic school performance. Supporters of the campaign say reform—or abolition—is needed to restore trust in the education system and retain experienced educators.
Stop the Ofsted inspections that are harming teachers | Letters The Guardian
