Professor at UCL IOE. Interests: policy sociology; teacher retention, policy enactment, school inspection, theorising using Foucault. And singing.
Joined February 2018
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Perryman, J., Bradbury, A., Calvert, G., & Kilian, K. (2025) ‘Headteachers and External Inspection in England’ EMAL doi.org/10.1177/174114322513…
#ofsted @AliceJBradbury @IOE_London @NEUnion
This report from the NEU on the impact of the new Ofsted framework 'exposes Ofsted's devastating impact upon workload, wellbeing and teacher retention' This can't go on neu.org.uk/latest/library/ci… #ofsted @IOE_London @NEUnion
Calling teachers/ex teachers who trained up to 5 years ago! Please fill in this 5 minute survey to help us understand teacher recruitment and retention by June 30th @NEUnion @NASUWT @IOE_London
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A powerful piece. Nothing has changed that will make a difference to teacher and leader well-being. Real reform is needed #ofsted
I’ve been away for a bit. We haven’t been having the best time, to be honest. I’ve noticed a few things happening with Ofsted and their supporters recently, and I’ve written about it.
Ofsted, of course, are driving on regardless.
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Well worth reading this sad tale ''Ofsted listens continually, reforms cosmetically, and delays structurally. Until such candour is the law, accountability remains optional. And when truth is optional, trust dies''.#ofsted
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In January, I called Ofsted’s chief inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, a liar for misrepresenting the coroner’s findings on Ruth Perry’s death. I’d like to be more conciliatory about his performance at Tuesday’s select committee hearing—but I can’t…
This says it all. Just changing the deckchairs on the Titanic. Nothing to improve the system, schools or teachers’ lives
This September, I’m walking 30 miles for Dementia UK – a cause close to my heart. Sponsorship welcome, not expected.Thank you! fundraise.dementiauk.org/s/1…
'Continuing Ofsted’s commitment to transparency and listening to feedback...' says the organisation that has not yet released the results of its Big Consultation (closed 30/4/25). And what is a 'renewed framework?'#ofsted gov.uk/government/news/ofste…
One of the recommendations of the Teaching Commission report teachingcommission.co.uk/wp-…
is that the solutions we suggested in our ‘Beyond Ofsted enquiry’ https:// beyondofsted.org.uk/ should be implemented @NEUnion @IOE_London #Ofsted
On toxicity: Calvert, G., Perryman, J., Bradbury, A., & Kilian, K. (2025). Turning school inspections toxic: insights from an inquiry into Ofsted in England. Journal of Education Policy, 1–22. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
On vulnerable schools: Kilian, K., Perryman, J., Bradbury, A., & Calvert, G. (2025). Fearing the ‘Clipboard Police’: Exploring How Marginalised Schools Experience Ofsted Inspections in an Era of Precarity. British Journal of Educational Studies, 1–20. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
O primary schools: Bradbury, A., Perryman, J., Calvert, G., & Kilian, K. (2025). Primary teachers’ experiences of Ofsted inspections: ‘driving the joy out of education.’ Journal of Education Policy, 1–21. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
On teacher retention: Perryman, J., Bradbury, A., Calvert, G., & Kilian, K. (2024). ‘A Tipping Point’ in Teacher Retention and Accountability: The Case of Inspection. British Journal of Educational Studies, 73(2), 181–200 tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
I'm delighted to see our paper getting circulated - just wish that Ofsted would take some notice
🚨 This will be difficult reading for HMI and Ofsted fans.
NEW research 🔬
🗣️ Even when schools are rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’, headteachers reported high levels of stress, pressure, and a loss of professional autonomy from @Ofstednews inspections
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I'm reposting this - the message remains the same - we need an immediate pause, not rushed reform #ofsted @IOE_London @BeyondOfsted
This is a word cloud generated in response to our @BeyondOfsted survey question 'what do you feel when you know Ofsted is coming' - this is why many described it as 'toxic'. It's time for an immediate pause to routine inspections #ofsted
Jane Perryman retweeted
This is a word cloud generated in response to our @BeyondOfsted survey question 'what do you feel when you know Ofsted is coming' - this is why many described it as 'toxic'. It's time for an immediate pause to routine inspections #ofsted
Jane Perryman retweeted
Some eloquently expressed thoughts on Ofsted, following our open letter to Bridget Phillipson.
An overhaul is not enough: Ofsted must go | Letters theguardian.com/education/20…
In the fourth paper from our Beyond Ofsted Inquiry @GrahamCalvert3 asks the question 'what it is about the inspection process that produces toxicity?' #ofsted @IOE_London @NEUnion @BeyondOfsted @AliceJBradbury
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I'm also proud to have signed this letter. Pause the consultation, pause Ofsted, do it properly #ofsted @BeyondOfsted @IOE_London
We are proud to be part of a coalition of educators, mental health and suicide prevention experts calling on @bphillipsonMP to delay the roll out of Ofsted's consultation proposals.
Our members live in fear of 'the call' – Read the full letter 👇#AbolishOfsted
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