About this episode

This episode discusses the negative feedback from school heads regarding Ofsted's new inspection framework and other pressing educational issues.

The Education Brief: Wednesday 24 June 2026 - Top stories include: 100 heads inspected under Ofsted’s new framework were largely negative about the experience. SATs marking ran beyond an extended deadline after technical problems with Pearson’s system. The Education Select Committee questioned ministers on several pressing school issues. Ofsted chief inspector Martyn Oliver told MPs he is “very concerned” about leader distress under the new inspection framework. Schools are being warned to rethink how they publish pupil images online. HEP Updates: Get your HEP CPD Package here: https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/professional-development-at-hep/ https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PE-Sport-Premium-HEP-one-pager.pdf https://haringeyeducationpartnership.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Setting-up-free-breakfast-clubs-one-pager-for-schools.pdf Watching - https://www.bigmarker.com/maexhibitions/how-teachers-and-schools-can-use-ai-effectively-and-safely Listening - https://www.npr.org/2026/06/19/nx-s1-5863554/how-your-phone-keeps-you-scrolling-even-when-you-want-to-stop Reading…

People in this episode

Host: Haringey Education Partnership

Topics covered

• Ofsted changes
• school inspections
• education policy
• pupil safety
• enrichment framework

Keywords

• Ofsted
• education
• school inspections
• SATs
• Haringey Education Partnership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ofsted, Pearson, Education Select Committee

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