Union leader Paul Whiteman condemns Ofsted inspections as dangerous pressure on staff
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 12:36 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Paul Whiteman, head of the National Education Union, accused Ofsted of placing teachers and school leaders under “unnecessary risk” through overly aggressive inspections. He argued that the current regime compromises both safety and the wellbeing of educational professionals. Ofsted responded by defending its inspection framework as essential for maintaining standards.