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An update on Ofsted and our campaign for a fairer inspection system

Following Ofsted’s consultation on its new inspection framework in early 2025, and its limited rollout later last year, the new framework has been fully in place for school inspections across England since January 2026.Throughout this period, NAHT has consistently challenged the framework and highlighted the risks it poses to school leaders. Working both publicly and behind the scenes, the union has secured several important improvements – but significant concerns remain.In this episode, NAHT general secretary Paul Whiteman discusses the impact of the new inspection framework so far, some of…

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