NAHT calls for halt to graded Ofsted inspections over staff health concerns

The NAHT headteachers' union has urged Ofsted to stop issuing school grades, saying the new inspection framework poses a "risk to life" to staff.

• The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) called for graded inspections to pause pending a "fundamental review" of how inspections work.
• Headteacher Amanda Hulme said a recent inspection was the most stressful experience of her career and harmed her health.
• Ofsted said it will continue to grade schools and plans to publish independent research on the new system's effects.
• Education secretary Lucy Powell said she takes teacher wellbeing "incredibly seriously" and will continue working with headteachers on the framework.