Ofsted reform delays ‘put more lives at risk’, Ruth Perry’s sister will warn

Delays and obfuscation of significant reforms to Ofsted “put more lives at risk”, the sister of Ruth Perry will warn.

Professor Julia Waters will tell the annual conference of the National Education Union (NEU) she is worried that those who can bring about change with the watchdog could be “paying lip service” and she will demand faster action from the Government and Ofsted.

Ofsted has come under greater scrutiny in the past year following the suicide of headteacher Mrs Perry.

Mrs Perry took her own life after an Ofsted report from its highest rating to its lowest over safeguarding concerns.