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NAHT responds to Ofsted's consultation on changes to school inspection in England

NAHT has responded to Ofsted’s consultation on its proposals for school inspection in England, making it clear that these proposals represent nothing more than a repackaging of the current approach to school inspection.

In our response, we have set out school leaders’ opposition to the proposed grading scale and the increased number of graded judgements. We have also made it clear that the proposed traffic light indicators are superficial and simplistic, and the proposed grade descriptors –  ‘toolkits’ – fail to adequately articulate the difference between judgements.

If implemented, these proposals risk increasing the already high stakes in England’s school inspection system – exacerbating risks to the health and well-being of leaders and their staff.

Read our response to Ofsted’s consultation.

For any school leaders who haven’t yet responded to Ofsted’s consultation, which closes at 11.59pm on 28 April 2025, see our resources and find out more

 

 

First published 23 April 2025

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NAHT life membership gives you the opportunity to continue your membership of the biggest union for school leaders both in post and in retirement.


NAHT life membership focuses on helping retired members receive excellent trade union services and allows you to continue to play an active volunteer role within NAHT regions and branches, if that’s what you choose to do!

Please note to qualify for the benefits of NAHT life membership you must join NAHT life within six months of retiring. 

Please ensure NAHT has your correct post-retirement contact details. NAHT is currently reviewing, renewing and refreshing its services to support NAHT life member.

The life members' sector council (LMSC)

Whether leaving a labour of love or embracing a life of leisure, there can be no doubt that retirement from school leadership marks a huge change in lifestyle. There will be adjustments to make, new challenges to take and a range of new opportunities. At a time like this, it is important that our experienced members do not lose all the support they received in their working life. Our LMSC is here to ensure members are supported in retirement.

This council feeds its extensive wealth of experience and know-how to support the work of NAHT. It also gives our life members the chance to make important contributions to our campaigns for working members. It meets four times a year and is made up of one elected representative from each of our regions, with the addition of one place each for Northern Ireland and Wales. These elected committee members normally serve a three-year term.

Areas of focus for the LMSC include the following: 

  • current legislation issues, eg pension provision
  • action against discrimination, including age discrimination.

LMSC chair

Andy Mellor: andy.mellor@naht.org.uk

LMSC servicing officer

Phil McPherson has the responsibility for working closely with the LMSC as servicing officer. He can be contacted via email at phil.mcpherson@naht.org.uk.

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