The Human Cost of School Leadership
Posted in : Cassidy's Comments on 30 March 2023
Frank Cassidy
Former Principal & Regional Officer of ASCL
No one can fail to have been shocked at the story of Reading headteacher Ruth Perry, who sadly took her own life while waiting for the release of an Ofsted inspection report which was about to downgrade her school from “outstanding” to “inadequate”.
The BBC reported on reaction to this terrible news highlighting a statement by the family;
"We are in no doubt that Ruth's death was a direct result of the pressure put on her by the process and outcome of an Ofsted inspection at her school”.
"We do not for an instant recognise Ofsted's 'inadequate' judgement as a true reflection of Ruth's exemplary leadership or of the wonderful school she led."
The BBC also reported that a petition
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Frank Cassidy
Former Principal & Regional Officer of ASCL
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