The schools watchdog refuses to drop one-word ratings despite calls for them to be axed after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry, who took her own life in January while awaiting an Ofsted report that downgraded her school from outstanding to inadequate due to 'safeguarding' issues.
Amanda Spielman, Ofsted's chief inspector, proposed reforms in the wake of Ms Perry's death, but said one-word gradings will stay.
Pressure is mounting on the schools watchdog in England after unions threatened legal action because it is continuing to carry out inspections without a full mental health assessment for teachers.Critics say the Ofsted grading system is too simplistic and fails to reflect the complexity of a school and its teaching quality.
"I also want to be honest about some of the more far-reaching suggestions that have been put forward. "But as I've said previously, the overall grade currently plays an integral part in the wider school system.
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