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Ban OFSTED visits at the beginning of term and end of the academic school year

Submitted by Michelle Convery on Sunday 20th July 2025

Published on Wednesday 6th August 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Friday 6th February 2026

Signatures: 24

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Carry ~ Concern ~ concerns ~ End ~ level ~ mentalhealth ~ Ofsted ~ Pressure ~ school staff ~ Schools ~ Staff ~ weeks ~ Wellbeing

Petition Action

Ban OFSTED visits at the beginning of term and end of the academic school year

Petition Details

Ban any OFSTED visits and inspection of schools at certain times of year. Specifically, require them to not carry out visits and inspections during the first two weeks of a new term or the final two weeks of the academic year.

Additional Information

I believe the mental wellbeing of school staff is a critical concern, particularly given the inherent stress that may be associated with an OFSTED inspection. I think that while such inspections are always demanding, scheduling them during the final two weeks of the academic year or the first two weeks of the new term significantly heightens stress levels. I believe it places additional pressure on staff during already challenging periods, potentially impacting their mental health and overall effectiveness.


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