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Ofsted: A Culture of Fear and Anxiety

3 May 2024

This report sets out the findings of an online survey of ÄûÃʵ¼º½ members working in the further education sectors this includes further education colleges, adult and community education as well as prison education.

The report documents the experiences and perspectives of ÄûÃʵ¼º½ members in relation to Ofsted and mock-Ofsted inspection. 

ÄûÃʵ¼º½ members have grave concerns about the stress, anxiety and adverse impact on health and wellbeing they experience as a result of Ofsted inspections and preparation for an Ofsted inspection. Our findings show that Ofsted inspections create a major health and safety risk for staff who experience significant levels of stress and anxiety both during and in the lead up to inspections. 

Ofsted: A Culture of Fear and Anxiety [3mb]

Last updated: 2 May 2024