Hey there, little learners! We have some interesting news about something called Ofsted. They usually visit school and check things, like how teachers are doing and if everyone is happy. But now, they’re taking a break! Let’s find out why!

School A New Leader Takes Charge

Ofsted has a new leader named Martyn Oliver. He just started his job, and guess what? He wants to make sure everyone is safe and happy, especially after something sad happened.

School A Sad Incident

Imagine if someone you knew felt really sad because of something that happened at school. That’s what happened to a headteacher named Ruth Perry. She felt so upset that it made her really, really sad. A special group of grown-ups called coroners looked into it and found that Ofsted visiting her school was one of the things that made her feel really, really bad.

A Big Decision: No More Visits

So, now, Ofsted is saying, “Wait a minute, let’s stop visiting schools for a little while.” Why? Because they want to learn how to do their job in a way that doesn’t make teachers and school leaders feel too stressed or sad.

Learning to Protect Feelings

Martyn Oliver, the new leader, wants to make sure the people who check schools (called inspectors) know how to do their job without making others feel bad. It’s like when you’re learning to play a new game – you need practice to get really good at it.

School Training for a Happy School Checkup

The training is not just a one-time thing; it’s like going to school to learn many things. They want to teach inspectors how to make sure everyone in the school feels good, just like how your teachers want you to feel happy and safe.

A Shocking News for Mr. Oliver

Mr. Oliver used to be in charge of a group of schools. When he heard about what happened to Ruth Perry, he felt very surprised and sad. It’s like when you hear about something that makes you go, “Oh no, that’s not good.”

Ruth Perry’s Family

Ruth Perry’s family, including her sister Prof Julia Waters, think that Ofsted’s visit to her school made her feel so bad that it made her really, really sad. They want to make sure this doesn’t happen to anyone else.

A Break to Make Things Better

So, for now, Ofsted is taking a break from visiting schools. They want to learn how to do their job in a way that doesn’t make anyone feel too sad. It’s like when you stop playing a game for a while to figure out how to make it more fun for everyone.

Conclusion: Making Schools Happy Places

In the end, Ofsted is pausing their visits to schools to learn how to do things better. Everyone wants schools to be happy and safe places, just like how your home is a happy and safe place for you. Let’s hope the grown-ups figure out a way to make school checkups fun and helpful for everyone!