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NAHT leader puts education establishment 'on notice' over Ofsted pressure on school leaders

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Education·1/5/2026Resumen IA

NAHT leader puts education establishment 'on notice' over Ofsted pressure on school leaders

The general secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers has criticised Ofsted at his union's annual conference in Belfast, saying school leaders are being pressurised "to the point of destruction". Paul Whiteman placed "the education establishment on notice" over risks to headteachers' mental health, referencing the 2023 suicide of headteacher Ruth Perry after an inspection. The NAHT had considered industrial action after a legal challenge to the new scorecard inspection framework failed, but paused this following talks with Ofsted and the Department for Education.

Guardian UK

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Half of headteachers say school buildings unfit for purpose amid £14bn repair backlog

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Education·27/4/2026Resumen IA

Half of headteachers say school buildings unfit for purpose amid £14bn repair backlog

A survey by the National Association of Head Teachers finds 50% of headteachers say parts of their schools are out of use or unfit for purpose due to leaks, damp, mould, asbestos and ageing infrastructure. Almost three-quarters (73%) report toilet blocks that are closed or not fit for purpose, while 41% say SEND facilities are unsuitable. The National Audit Office estimates £14bn is needed to restore school buildings in England to satisfactory condition, with 96% of respondents saying they received insufficient capital funding. The government has committed to almost £3bn per year over the next decade through a new 10-year estates strategy.

Guardian UK

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