ASCL passes no-confidence motion in Ofsted and threatens strike ballot over inspections

ASCL has passed a no-confidence motion in Ofsted and threatened a strike ballot over inspections' impact on staff wellbeing; NAHT will debate the option next week.

• ASCL passed a motion of no confidence in Ofsted and called on the government to pause inspections.
• The union said it will hold an indicative strike ballot unless significant wellbeing issues are fixed.
• NAHT will debate the option of industrial action at its leadership meeting next week.
• An Ofsted survey found 88% of schools reported inspections had negatively affected staff wellbeing.