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A model letter to the head of school to carry out an Ofsted risk assessment using the NEU Ofsted risk assessment tool.

The new Ofsted system continues to pose a risk to teachers and school leaders. This joint letter to the Secretary of Education raises concerns about the reliability of inspection results.

A coalition of organisations and individuals deeply concerned about Ofsted’s proposals for a new inspection system has written to the Secretary of Education.

Download full guidance for members on Ofsted’s consultation: Improving the way Ofsted inspects education

A risk assessment is a systematic process of identifying hazards (anything which could cause harm in the work environment), evaluating the risk of such harm arising and implementing reasonable control measures to prevent or reduce the risk.

The NEU advice for school leaders during Ofsted inspections and at all other times.

The NEU advice to teachers who are not in the leadership group and who do not receive a TLR payment for responsibility for any subject or curriculum area.