Thank you for this content. I totally agree with everything you are saying about OFSTED. They are in no way improving education, they are merely teaching staff to bow down to their every whim. Ofsted inspections are truly traumatic experiences for all staff. Some of us were physically I’ll after our last inspection and that was from a so called “good” result. The following day some staff had to take time off to recover! Ofsted inspectors are power hungry and in some cases downright abusive and the whole organisation is a law unto itself. They are literally driving dedicated staff with many years experience to choose death over the consequences of not “impressing ofsted”
It really is a sad state of affairs. The whole purpose of OFSTED seems to be to make the inspectors feel powerful. Nothing more, nothing less. Sorry you had to go through that, are you still teaching or did you find a way out?
@@MrRufaeel Hi, thanks for your reply. Yes, im still teaching but I have many colleagues who are leaving teaching or planning to leave. 2 handed in their resignations last week! I’m just deciding whether to stick it out until I retire or move on soon. It’s a difficult decision, at 53 it’s not easy to start a new career.
@@mollyminkie Education in England really is a sinking ship, isn't it. If I can suggest an idea, maybe you don't need a new career, maybe you need a new country? Have you considered applying for a teaching job in another country? Maybe something in South East Asia or the Middle East? Many countries will provide accommodation and completely cover any dependants. At 53 you need to be treated better and you won't get that in the UK. If you're interested, I am more than willing to share all the resources you'll need to find a respectable job outside of England, one with lots of perks!
thanks for the content - and I'm shocked that more questions aren't being asked of ths organisation. The question here, the elephant in the room is...are there incentives in place to label decent schools as 'inadequate' and render them ripe for takeover by private academies? Needs to be thought about and looked at urgently...
Given that former OFSTED inspectors have claimed that the grade schools get are often pre-determined and they just try and find enough evidence to justify their already made conclusions, I'd say it is likely! Very good question to ask!
Thank you! It's sad to think that even pretend-OFSTED is just as stressful and traumatic as the real one. What an absolute relief never having to teach in the UK!
This sounds like a hierarchy in the UK. Shepherd, sheepdog and sheep hierarchy. The Shepherd has a huge stick for his sheepdog and the sheepdog has sharp teeth for his sheep. When something goes wrong, guess who takes the blame? It's them, not me.
I’m really enjoying watching this series, it’s very well researched.
@@sarah-jaynelarkins6505 thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it!
Thank you for this content. I totally agree with everything you are saying about OFSTED. They are in no way improving education, they are merely teaching staff to bow down to their every whim. Ofsted inspections are truly traumatic experiences for all staff. Some of us were physically I’ll after our last inspection and that was from a so called “good” result. The following day some staff had to take time off to recover! Ofsted inspectors are power hungry and in some cases downright abusive and the whole organisation is a law unto itself. They are literally driving dedicated staff with many years experience to choose death over the consequences of not “impressing ofsted”
It really is a sad state of affairs. The whole purpose of OFSTED seems to be to make the inspectors feel powerful. Nothing more, nothing less. Sorry you had to go through that, are you still teaching or did you find a way out?
@@MrRufaeel Hi, thanks for your reply. Yes, im still teaching but I have many colleagues who are leaving teaching or planning to leave. 2 handed in their resignations last week! I’m just deciding whether to stick it out until I retire or move on soon. It’s a difficult decision, at 53 it’s not easy to start a new career.
@@mollyminkie Education in England really is a sinking ship, isn't it. If I can suggest an idea, maybe you don't need a new career, maybe you need a new country? Have you considered applying for a teaching job in another country? Maybe something in South East Asia or the Middle East? Many countries will provide accommodation and completely cover any dependants. At 53 you need to be treated better and you won't get that in the UK. If you're interested, I am more than willing to share all the resources you'll need to find a respectable job outside of England, one with lots of perks!
thanks for the content - and I'm shocked that more questions aren't being asked of ths organisation.
The question here, the elephant in the room is...are there incentives in place to label decent schools as 'inadequate' and render them ripe for takeover by private academies?
Needs to be thought about and looked at urgently...
Exactly, academy chains can then swoop in and take over, earning loads of money from the state. It's scandalous.
Given that former OFSTED inspectors have claimed that the grade schools get are often pre-determined and they just try and find enough evidence to justify their already made conclusions, I'd say it is likely! Very good question to ask!
Great video! I only went through a mock OFSTED inspection, and it was terrible. You really can’t trust their ratings for schools…
Thank you! It's sad to think that even pretend-OFSTED is just as stressful and traumatic as the real one. What an absolute relief never having to teach in the UK!
Im currently interviewing for a new reaching gig from September, if a school has an Ofsted inspection due i dont apply there.
Brilliant strategy! I'm interviewing for a new teaching gigs too, but if the school is in England I don't apply there 😂
@@MrRufaeel haha, I don't have a choice, I live here. Id love to get out but I don't really know what else to do.
@treeliniusmaximus8412 apply to private schools, it's the only way in the UK, sadly. Or to Michaela!
This sounds like a hierarchy in the UK. Shepherd, sheepdog and sheep hierarchy. The Shepherd has a huge stick for his sheepdog and the sheepdog has sharp teeth for his sheep. When something goes wrong, guess who takes the blame? It's them, not me.