DEVELOPING: Ofsted to Introduce Controversial Report Card Inspections Amid Growing Criticism

Breaking News: Ofsted Pushes Ahead with Controversial Report Card Inspections Amid Growing Criticism Ofsted has confirmed it will introduce a new "report card" system of inspecting schools in England, despite strong criticism from school leaders, campaigners, and former inspectors. The report cards are set to be rolled out from 10 November. The move comes despite warnings that the plans pose a risk to the health and wellbeing of teachers and school leaders. A group of critics, including Ruth Perry's sister Prof Julia Waters, has written to Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson calling for an intervention and delay in the rollout. Ofsted claims the report cards will give parents more detail about schools, but critics argue that the new system is flawed and will cause unnecessary stress for teachers. The introduction of the report card system was originally planned after Ofsted scrapped its old grading system last year. The move followed the tragic death of head teacher Ruth Perry, who took her own life after an Ofsted inspection. Ofsted has pushed ahead with the plans despite criticism from a coalition of school leaders and campaigners. The group claims that Ofsted has "failed to learn the lessons" from Mrs Perry's death. The Education Secretary is yet to respond to the letter calling for intervention. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*