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For most, the word ‘surprise’ brings to mind positive connotations, particularly at this time of year with the Christmas period fast approaching. However, the latest announcement that there will be ‘surprise’ Ofsted visits to schools in parts of the country that are ‘rife with poor behaviour’ is unlikely to spread much cheer amongst the leadership teams of affected schools.
A range of guidance on tackling poor behaviour has been published by the DfE over the last few years to strengthen schools’ powers to discipline pupils. Furthermore, a recent survey found that 72% of school leaders are satisfied with these government measures.
Whilst Ofsted want to see schools act on poor behaviour, there must be recognition that this is inextricably linked to parental support and engagement (which can vary considerably from one area to the next). Focussing on schools’ efforts to get parents onside should be a key consideration for Ofsted inspectors when judging how well schools are addressing disruptive behaviour.
The recent case of R (on the application of A Parent) v Governing Body of XYZ School [2022] EWHC 1146 (Admin) provides some welcome and reassuring guidance to governing boards on the exclusion reconsideration process.
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With 19 HR experts now supporting over 500 schools and trusts across the country, in this edition of 60 seconds we sit down with Emma Hughes, who leads the team, to discuss what this significant milestone means to her.
In order to reduce the risk of potential breaches, schools should follow this Health and Safety Executive guidance.
A ResPublica report highlighted that asbestos continues to be the UK’s number one occupational killer, with nurses and teachers 3 to 5 times more likely to develop mesothelioma than the general UK population. The House of Commons Work & Pensions Select Committee is investigating how the HSE manages the continued presence of asbestos in buildings.
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