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Best podcasts about ruth perry

Latest podcast episodes about ruth perry

The World Tonight
Who's winning Trump's trade war?

The World Tonight

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 38:15


President Trump has agreed to pause the imposition of tariffs on Mexico and Canada by a month, in return for increased efforts to stop drug trafficking into the US. We ask whether President Trump is winning a trade war - and what lies behind his decision.Also tonight:The sister of Ruth Perry - the headteacher whose suicide prompted changes to Ofsted's school grading system - gives us her view on the proposed new system.And a pub scores an own goal by offering free pints for all seven goals Nottingham Forest scored at the weekend.

Bluebells Forever Podcast
Ep 199: “I'm going to come see you in a few years in feathers and rhinestones.”

Bluebells Forever Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 74:31


Ruth Perry was told in a ballet class that one day she would be absolutely be glowing wearing feathers and rhinestones on stage.It came true when she danced at the Lido in Paris. Ruth shares her story of her beautiful daughter's condition Prader-Willi Syndrome with its challenges and victories. I was so moved by her fierce mamma love. or more information about Prader-Williams Syndrome, visit pwsa.co.uk www.amazon.com/Bluebells-Forever…ast/dp/B0CJXCPB4P NEW WEBSITE www.bluebellsforeverpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to see photos and updates www.instagram.com/bluebells_forever/ www.facebook.com/Bluebells-Forever-100660515010096

Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Breast implant rare cancer risk, Ellen Burstyn, Paralympian medallists

Woman's Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 56:44


We hear about the thousands of women suing the breast implant manufacturer Allergan over alleged links with a rare cancer. We have an exclusive interview with a woman who has received a payout from the company after falling sick. Susan Axelby told our reporter Melanie Abbott that she ended up being diagnosed with cancer after having an operation which was supposed to prevent it. Plus, Nuala McGovern was joined by lawyer Sarah Moore to go over details of the case and reveal whether more women in the UK are likely to take action. And Professor Suzanne Turner from Cambridge University discusses her research into this cancer and gives advice to women who have implants, including the fact that the numbers diagnosed are small and it is treatable.Ellen Burstyn has been a star of American stage and screen for 70 years. This week she received the Liberatum Pioneer Award at the Venice Film Festival for her contribution to cinema and the industry, particularly in paving the way for women. She talks to Krupa Padhy about her stories from a lifetime on camera.Head teacher Ruth Perry took her own life in January last year whilst waiting for the publication of an Ofsted report she knew would grade her school as "inadequate". Ruth's sister, Professor Julia Waters, has been campaigning for change in the way Ofsted rates schools ever since. A review was published today into Ofsted's response to Ruth Perry's death, and this week the Government announced changes to the way the school's inspector for England rates schools. Nuala was joined by Professor Waters to give her response.From spongy flesh to wandering wombs, there have been many theories about the inner workings of women across the centuries. In her new book, Immaculate Forms, Professor Helen King talks to Anita Rani about how scientific theories and religious beliefs have shaped our understanding of women's bodies, from Ancient Greece to the present day.This week we speak to not just one Paralympic medallist but two - Team GB triathletes Lauren Steadman and Claire Cashmore, who won bronze and silver in the Para-triathlon category in PTS5. They join Nuala from Paris.Presenter: Krupa Padhy Producer: Annette Wells Editor: Rebecca Myatt

Woman's Hour
Ruth Perry's sister on Ofsted review, Paralympian medallists, Director Susanne Bier

Woman's Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 57:29


Head teacher Ruth Perry took her own life in January last year whilst waiting for the publication of an Ofsted report she knew would grade her school as "inadequate". Ruth's sister, Professor Julia Waters, has been campaigning for change in the way Ofsted rates schools ever since. A review was published today into Ofsted's response to Ruth Perry's death, and yesterday the Government announced changes to the way the school's inspector for England rates schools. Nuala McGovern is joined by Professor Waters to give her response. Susanne Bier is an award-winning director who has worked with stars from Jennifer Lawrence to Sandra Bullock. Her newest project, The Perfect Couple, stars Nicole Kidman and centres around a wealthy family in Nantucket. Susanne joins Nuala to talk about the series and how she's leading the way for female directors.Today we speak to not just one Paralympic medallist but two - Team GB triathletes Lauren Steadman and Claire Cashmore. Yesterday they won bronze and silver in the Para-triathlon category, PTS5. They join Nuala on the line from Paris. To mother is a political act. That's the premise of a new book – Mother State: A Political History of Motherhood, which reimagines the history of modern Britain through the figure and work of the mother. The author Helen Charman tells Nuala why she believes that motherhood is inherently a political state, and why it matters, whether you have children or not. Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Emma Pearce

The Leader | Evening Standard daily
Ofsted one-word grading scrapped, now what?

The Leader | Evening Standard daily

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 14:10


It's been announced that the one and two-word Ofsted ratings for schools will be scrapped with immediate effect. The Government said the change, which follows the suicide of head teacher Ruth Perry in 2023, was needed to reduce the high stakes for schools and give parents a better picture.Darren Northcott, National Official for Education at NASUWT, gives his reaction and discusses whether the changes go far enough. In part two, the Standard's culture writer, Vicky Jessop, joins us to discuss why Oasis fans across the country have been left feeling outraged over dynamic ticket pricing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teachers Talk Radio
Julia Waters in conversation with Tom Rogers: TTR Special interview

Teachers Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 87:17


Julia Waters, the sister of headteacher Ruth Perry, joins Tom Rogers to discuss all things OFSTED. Julia talks about the lead up to the death of Ruth, the inspection which a coroner concluded was a cause of her death and the 56 days between the inspection and Ruth's death. Also in this interview - What has Julia's experience of Amanda Spielman, Gillian Keegan and Martyn Oliver been like? What are her aims for change? What happens if she doesn't get change? What is her message to the teaching unions and the profession as a whole? All covered in this interview.  

The News Agents
Should Ofsted be scrapped?

The News Agents

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 53:25


TW: This episode includes discussions around suicide. If you need someone to talk to, Samaritans listen. Call them on 116 123.Last week, The National Union of Education voted overwhelmingly at their conference to 'abolish Ofsted' - saying it causes more harm than good and needed urgent and fundamental reform. They can't, of course, but today we - with your help - are asking if Ofsted is fit for purpose. We hear from teachers and heads - our listeners - who tell us what needs to change. We speak to Julia Waters, the sister of Ruth Perry, the Head of Caversham Primary who killed herself in the aftermath of an 'inadequate' rating and inspection, and finally we speak to Ofsted's new head - Sir Martyn Oliver. Does he think Ofsted has made mistakes? Did he fire anyone following the coroners verdict into Ruth's death? Would he change the one word summary ruling of 'outstanding' down to 'inadequate'. And how does he reflect upon words and actions of Amanda Spielman, his predecessor at Ofsted - criticised by many teachers for failing to find the right, compassionate tone in the face of that tragedy.Editor: Tom HughesSenior Producer: Gabriel RadusProducers: Laura FitzPatrick & Shane FennellySocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellVideo Production: Shane Fennelly and Arvind BadewalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The News Agents"!The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women
The Former Chief of Ofsted on the death of Ruth Perry

Rachel Johnson's Difficult Women

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 44:13


“People assume everything should be about making the adults comfortable and happy and forget about the extra risk that puts on children.” This weeks difficult women is Amanda Spielman. Former chief of Ofsted who stepped down at the end of last year amid the death of Ruth Perry. A death which has subsequently lead to a total overhaul of how we assess schools and the role Ofsted should play in that process. In her first interview since leaving the role, listen as we discuss the state of education and the future of Ofsted.

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The Voice of Early Childhood
Ofsted's and the DfE's voices must be heard whether we like them or not…

The Voice of Early Childhood

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 61:27


Adam Marycz and Angelica Celinska discuss the divisive narrative between the early years sector and the Department for Education (DfE) and Ofsted. They discuss the challenging, unpleasant and damaging recent events around the education sector and Ofsted, including the case around Ruth Perry, the headteacher who took her own life, as well as the silencing of influential voices in the early years sector by the DfE.  This is a podcast episode which is a challenging discussion, but it is highly required, as the time for change is now. This episode is steeped in shared reflection, challenge of both sides, critical analysis and pressing considerations for all stakeholders involved in early childhood.  Read Adam Marycz's articles here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/ofsteds-and-the-dfes-voices-must-be-heard-whether-we-like-them-or-not/  Share your voice with Ofsted here: https://us18.list-manage.com/survey?u=0b942007e0712713ed7c55937&id=c5d3c16df0&attribution=false  The Voice of Early Childhood (TVOEC) will be collating voices from the sector to share with Ofsted as part of our advocacy stance. Some of the thought-provoking points discussed are:  01:20 - Ofsted's impact on educators 03:45 - Pausing inspections only for schools 07:10 - Childcare vs education? - Language matters! 16:40 - Banning early years specialists from speaking at events 20:10 - Is the sector's response helpful?  21:10 - Ofsted need to attend events as delegates too 23:00 - Influential figures need to model professional dialogue 26:34 - Humanising Ofsted and the DfE 30:20 - Do we refuse Ofsted access to our settings? 32:54 - Chief Ofsted inspector Sir Martyn Oliver's response to pausing inspections 37:10 - How do we prevent anxiety around inspections? 37:40 - Let's listen to all voices and be uncomfortable in conversations 40:30 - We are inviting Ofsted onto The Voice of Early Childhood Podcast 42:40 - Ofsted's priorities - 'The Big Listen' 45:50 - Ofsted involving the early years sector in decision making processes 54:40 - Has a line been crossed too far? 59:37 - Share your views with Ofsted through The Voice of Early Childhood (TVOEC) 01:00:44 - Let's challenge each other and have active dialogue and professional debate You can find more podcast episodes and articles on The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com 

Teachers Talk Radio
Branwen Jeffreys - Reporting from the frontlines of education: TTR Special

Teachers Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 31:58


Tom Rogers is joined by BBC education editor Branwen Jeffreys for a discussion on her journalism during the Ruth Perry inquest, BBC impartiality, BBC education coverage and much more.

The Briefing Room
What's the point of Ofsted?

The Briefing Room

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 28:27


This week the Education Select Committee said that Ofsted and the Government must rebuild trust and make major changes to school inspections.This follows months of news coverage of the death of Ruth Perry, the headteacher who killed herself following an Ofsted inspection at her primary school. The coroner ruled that it contributed to her death.This week we ask - what's the point of Ofsted?David is joined by the following experts: Sam Freedman, senior fellow at the Institute for Government John Jerrim, Professor of Education and Social Statistics, at UCL Carole Willis, Chief Executive, National Foundation for Educational Research Colin Diamond, Professor of Educational Leadership, University of BirminghamProduction team: Nick Holland, Kirsteen Knight and Charlotte McDonald Production Co-ordinator: Gemma Ashman Sound: Hal Haines and Neil Churchill Editor: Richard Vadon

HEP Talks
The Education Brief: 20 January 2024

HEP Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 12:33


The Education Brief: Saturday 20 January 2024 - Top stories include: Ofsted and the DfE have announced significant reforms in response to the inquest into Ruth Perry's death. A new Ofsted policy allows school inspections to be paused for up to five days over concerns about leader wellbeing. A new study has shed light on the complex factors driving school absences. Lucy Livings has been announced as the new interim regional director for the South West. This week's deep dive:  HEP Inclusion and SEND Conference 2024 We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching Listening Reading  AI Tool Music by Slo Pony

TNT Radio
Tom Rogers, Jasmine Birtles & Stan - Voice of Wales on OPEN LINE with Rick Munn & Natalie Cheale - 03 January 2024

TNT Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 55:25


On today's show, Tom Rogers discusses OFSTED halting inspections following the suicide of headteacher Ruth Perry. Later, Jasmine Birtles discusses 30,000 businesses set to fail in 2024 according to PwC (See the article here). Additionally, Stan - Voice of Wales discusses Welsh Labour leader hopeful Jeremy Miles' 20mph review pledge (See the article here). GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Tom Rogers is a history teacher and the founder of @ttrevents1, @ttradioofficial, and @edudateofficial. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Jasmine is a TV presenter and money expert who is regularly featured on BBC TV, Channel 5, Sky News, Channel 4, and ITV. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Voice of Wales is an anti-globalist group that sheds light on the political landscape in Wales.  

Brexitcast
Has Sunak Cleared the Asylum Backlog?

Brexitcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 32:54


Today, we look at the government's claim that it has cleared the backlog of older asylum cases.The Home Secretary, James Cleverly, has said that “every single” legacy application has been processed, meeting one of Sunak's pledges, but is that the case? To delve into the numbers, Adam is joined by Madeleine Sumption from The Migration Observatory, and Nick Eardley from BBC Verify.And, after criticism following the suicide of head teacher Ruth Perry, Ofsted announced that inspectors will receive training around mental health at the start of this new term. Adam speaks to headteacher Calvin Henry and education editor Branwen Jeffreys about what the changes at Ofsted mean for education. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Gemma Roper and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Ricardo Mccarthy. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

The Social Work Tutor Podcast
We need a kinder way of inspecting social workers and our services

The Social Work Tutor Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 50:15


This week, our hosts touch on the outcome of the inquest into the death of headteacher Ruth Perry, which concluded last week. After explaining how investigations of services work in adults and children's social work, Vince and Tilly explore the coroner's findings through a social work lens, discuss what - if any - changes they expect to see to Ofsted's approach in inspections, both with schools and local authorities, and ask if there are wider lessons to be learned. Created BY social workers, FOcR social workers. Join the conversation every Friday, with your preferred podcast provider.

Woman's Hour
The future of embryo research, Ofsted inspections, British Gymnastics' complaints procedure

Woman's Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 57:20


Leading scientists are calling for a change in the law to help IVF patients donate unused embryos to biomedical research after a collapse in donations over the past 15 years. Emma Barnett talks to Professor of Reproductive Physiology at Cambridge University Kathy Niakan and Clare Ettinghausen from the UK's fertility regulator, the HFEA.The new play Glacier is a dark and poignant festive comedy. It follows three women who meet while wild swimming in their local lake one Christmas. They form an unofficial tradition, meeting each year to go for a swim and escape. Escape their responsibilities, life's stresses, and maybe most of all – their families. We hear from playwright, comedian and podcaster Alison Spittle, and actor Sophie Steer, who stars in the show.We take another look at the world of gymnastics following on from last year's damning Whyte review with labelled the British Gymanstics as "inept and dysfunctional". Since that time, not one complaint of abuse has been upheld by British Gymnastics' Independent Complaints Process – with every single case over the past three years collapsing. We talk to Claire Heafford from Gymnasts 4 Change about their campaign for a new procedures. As two teaching unions call for a pause in Ofsted inspections following the death of head teacher Ruth Perry, we talk to Paul Whiteman, the General Secretary of the teaching union the National Association of Head Teachers.Presenter: Emma Barnett Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Studio Manager: Tim Heffer

Woman's Hour
Ruth Perry's sister, City Girl in Nature, Caring for a spouse, The politics of Christmas presents

Woman's Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 57:30


An Ofsted inspection "contributed" to the death of head teacher Ruth Perry. That's the conclusion of senior coroner Heidi Connor. This is the first time Ofsted has been listed as a contributing factor in the death of a head teacher. Ruth Perry had been head of Caversham Primary School in Berkshire for 13 years when she took her own life in January, ahead of an inspection report being made public which had downgraded the school from Outstanding to Inadequate, based on safeguarding concerns. Her death ignited a national debate about the mental health of school leaders and the pressure they are under in terms of inspections. Anita Rani speaks to Ruth Perry's sister, Professor Julia Waters.   Born and raised in Deptford, south east London, Kwesia didn't grow up with a lot of nature around her. That's until she went on a life-changing trip to the Amazon. She's since created her YouTube channel, City Girl in Nature, to guide other city dwellers into the great outdoors. She speaks to Krupa Padhy about her platform, nature activism work, and winning Best New Voice at the Audio Production Awards for her podcast Get Birding.   Lina Mookerjee had been married to her husband Richard for more than 15 years when he lost both his sight and hearing. Lina is now as much a carer to Richard as she is a wife. Lina and Richard share their story and discuss what they describe as the ‘invisible' work of carers.   Research suggests that the average Briton spends £300 on Christmas gifts. One woman who is bucking this trend is the writer and journalist Nell Frizzell, who says that her family Christmases have improved since they stopped buying one another gifts. Krupa hears from Nell and Ellie Gibson, comedian and one half of the Scummy Mummies, who is a big fan of gifting every festive season.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Dianne McGregor

HEP Talks
The Education Brief: 9 December 2023

HEP Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 11:32


The Education Brief: Saturday 9 December 2023 - Top stories include: An Ofsted inspection was found to have significantly contributed to the tragic death of headteacher Ruth Perry. The UK government won't confirm a deadline for addressing the RAAC crisis in schools until the new year. Exam board OCR is set to launch the first GCSE to be assessed solely on screen in 2025. NASUWT accused the Education Secretary of deliberately frustrating the teacher pay process for next year. This week's deep dive:  England's PISA 2022 results We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading, as well as our newest favourite AI tool. Watching Listening Reading  AI tool Music by Slo Pony

Global Ed Leaders | International School Leadership Insights
In Memory of Ruth Perry: A Call for Change in School Evaluation

Global Ed Leaders | International School Leadership Insights

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 14:01


In this episode, I discuss the tragic case of Ruth Perry's death, OFSTED and its implications for the international school sector. I explore the need for a compassionate and reflective reevaluation of school inspection systems worldwide, taking lessons from Ruth's story to advocate for a more humane approach to educational oversight.Overview of the Episode:In memory: Understanding the circumstances leading to the passing of Ruth Perry, a head teacher in Reading, UK, and the role of OFSTED inspections in her experience.Impact of Inspection Systems on Mental Health: Examining how the current school inspection processes can severely affect the mental health and well-being of education leaders.Global Perspective on School Inspections: Discussing the relevance of Ruth Perry's case for international schools and the various forms of quality assurance processes they undergo.Rethinking Quality Assurance: Reflecting on the traditional methods of school inspection and the shift towards more empathetic and growth-oriented approaches.The Role of Self-Evaluation and Internal Assessments: Highlighting alternative methods such as self-evaluation, with insights from John McBeath's work on the evolving relationship between inspections and self-evaluation.Coaching in Educational Leadership: Exploring the potential of coaching and structured self-reflection in transforming school evaluation systems.Challenges of Implementing Self-Assessment: Addressing the potential difficulties in shifting to self-assessment, including cultural mindset changes, maintaining consistency and fairness, and balancing accountability with improvement.Thank you for tuning in, and as always, if you found this episode useful, please share your experience. You can find me online on X (@leaningshane), and LinkedIN. My website is shaneleaning.com.For international school leadership tips, subscribe to my newsletter here.About the hostShane Leaning is a passionate organisational development coach with over 14 years of international teaching and leadership experience. His approach to coaching and professional development is all about approachability and attentiveness to the unique strengths and contexts of schools and educators. Shane believes that empowerment fosters growth and success for both educators and students alike.

Brexitcast
What Next For Ofsted?

Brexitcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 33:44


Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest news stories from the BBC. Today, we look at what's next for Ofsted. This follows an inquest into the death of head teacher Ruth Perry which ruled that Ofsted contributed to her death. The BBC's education editor Branwen Jeffreys, professor of Sociology of Education at UCL Institute of Education, Alice Bradbury, and executive principal of Passmores cooperative, Vic Goddard, join Adam to discuss the future of the schools regulator. And the sports minister of Saudi Arabia has denied accusations of sportswashing after his country won the right the host the 2034 World Cup. The Athletic's senior football news reporter Matt Slater breaks down why Saudi Arabia are investing in sport. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Joe Wilkinson and Natasa Simovic. The technical producer was Matt Hewitt. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Woman's Hour
Ruth Perry's sister Julia Waters, America Ferrera, 'Stuffed'

Woman's Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 57:42


An Ofsted inspection "contributed" to the death of headteacher Ruth Perry. That's the conclusion of senior coroner Heidi Connor. This is the first time Ofsted has been listed as a contributing factor in the death of a head teacher. Ofsted are yet to comment on the verdict. Ruth Perry had been head of Caversham Primary School in Berkshire for 13 years when she took her own life in January, ahead of an inspection report being made public which had downgraded the school from Outstanding to Inadequate, based on safeguarding concerns. The school was regraded this summer to Good. Her death ignited a national debate about the mental health of school leaders and the pressure they are under in terms of inspections. Anita is joined by Ruth Perry's sister, Professor Julia Waters.America Ferrera is an award-winning actress, a director, producer and activist. She shot to stardom with her roles in Ugly Betty and The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, but you'll most recently have seen her playing Gloria, an assistant to the chief executive of Mattel, in the blockbuster Barbie film, who delivers a powerful monologue on the double standards of being a woman. America joins Anita to talk about how she didn't "set out to be a role model, or to break barriers, or to have a career about defying the norm.” Food has revolved around women for centuries. History of food can provide us with a lens through which we can discover untold stories of women: their joys, struggles and ever-changing roles in society. Pen Vogler, author of “Stuffed," explores such themes in her new book and examines the history and culture of British food through political, social and global upheavals. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Rebecca Myatt Studio manager: Duncan Hannant

Teachers Talk Radio
The Ruth Perry Inquest - full report: The Late Show with Brent Poland and Adam Spence

Teachers Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 190:25


Brent and Adam explore the outcome of the inquest into the death of Ruth Perry in full. They are joined by Edmund Barnett-Ward who attended every day of the inquest with Julia Waters, the sister of Ruth Perry. He shares his thoughts and experiences of the week including his immediate reaction to the inquest outcome and the reaction of OFSTED and Amanda Spielman to it. Other guests include Brian Lightman, former President of ASCL, Paula King, Robert Hewitt, Flora Cooper, Krissy Carte, Jen Knussen, Tracey Boulton and more.

Teachers Talk Radio
The Ruth Perry Inquest - Instant Reaction

Teachers Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 78:30


Tom Rogers takes callers giving immediate reaction to todays outcome from the inquest into the death of Ruth Perry. Guest speakers include Dave McPartlin, Ross McGill, Stephen Tierney, Hannah Wilson, Rupert Higham and more.

Brexitcast
Is Rishi Sunak Losing his Elgin Marbles?

Brexitcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 30:17


Rishi Sunak cancelled a meeting with the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at short notice after an argument over the Parthenon Sculptures aka the Elgin Marbles.To unpack this disagreement Adam and Chris are joined by historian and comedian Natalie Haynes.And an inquest into the death of Ruth Perry, a primary school headteacher who took her own life following an Ofsted inspection started today. Adam speaks to the BBC's education editor Branwen Jeffreys.You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhereToday's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Joe Wilkinson and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Phil Bull. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

Rethinking Education
S4E4: Calvin Henry on Ofsted - “It was brutal. Really brutal and unnecessary.”

Rethinking Education

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 92:09


SUPPORT THE RETHINKING ED PODCAST: Become a patron: www.patreon.com/repod Buy me a coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/repod SHOW NOTES Until recently, Calvin Henry was the headteacher of St. Mark's C of E Primary School in North London. Last year, Calvin went through an experience that he describes as being “uncannily similar” to that of Ruth Perry, the headteacher of Caversham Primary School in Reading who tragically took her own life earlier this year following an Ofsted inspection that downgraded her school's rating from “outstanding” to “inadequate”. Calvin has since left the teaching profession. In this episode, Calvin tells his story - which goes right to the heart of everything that is wrong with our current approach to schools accountability. LINKS Schoolsweek: “What Ofsted don't seem to understand is the impact that single word has on people, and how it can destroy them” https://schoolsweek.co.uk/ofsted-left-head-feeling-powerless-weak-and-humiliated/ BBC News: Academy school bosses call for Ofsted rethink: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-65140383 DON'T BE A STRANGER The Rethinking Education podcast is hosted and produced by Dr James Mannion. You can contact him at www.rethinking-ed.org/contact, or via a social platform of your choosing: Twitter: www.twitter.com/RethinkingJames Insta: www.instagram.com/drjamesmannion LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/james-mannion/

Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show
Tory chaos after Johnson quits

Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 134:18


On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, we discuss infighting in the Conservative Party after Boris Johnson's resignation as an MP, with an interview with Michael Gove. Ofsted has announced reforms following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry, who took her own life while awaiting a report which downgraded her school from 'outstanding' to 'inadequate' - a headteacher tells Nick the reforms don't go far enough. We hear the latest from Scotland following the arrest of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. And the chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee, Dame Diana Johnson, speaks to Nick about the number of people from Albania - a seemingly safe country - claiming asylum in the UK.

Moral Maze
How should we talk about suicide?

Moral Maze

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 56:23


The tragic death of primary headteacher Ruth Perry, who took her own life when her school was set to be downgraded to “inadequate”, has prompted widespread anger from teachers and calls to reform or abolish Ofsted. Ruth Perry's family believes that the stress of the inspection led to her suicide, and this week an article in the British Medical Journal argued that “every work-related suicide” should be investigated by the Health and Safety Executive. While some see this as an important intervention in seeking to understand and prevent further suicides, others are concerned that speculation about direct causal 'triggers' can oversimplify a complex issue. The Samaritans' media guidelines state: “vulnerable people experiencing similar issues are more likely to over-identify with the deceased when a single reason is given”. Moreover, others are worried about the ‘weaponisation' of individual cases of suicide by campaign groups seeking to advance wider political aims. Suicide is a highly sensitive issue and the way we talk about it matters. Across different times and cultures it has been seen as both honourable and sinful. Today, most responses start from a place of compassion, based on a better understanding of mental health. While it is vital to understand, prevent and treat suicidal thoughts, should we ever seek to rationalise or explain suicide? That question is also pertinent in the debate around assisted dying. For some, choosing to end one's life in this way is a rational decision we should be allowed to make in certain circumstances, for others, that social acceptance would have a far-reaching impact on people's perception of the worthwhileness of their life. How should we talk about suicide? Producer: Dan Tierney. If you are suffering distress or despair and need support, including urgent support, a list of organisations that can help is available at www.bbc.co.uk/actionline

HEP Talks
The Brief: 24 April 2023

HEP Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 12:18


Monday 24th April 2023 - Top stories include: Ofsted is making changes to acknowledge the continuing debate over the death of Ruth Perry. ASCL announced its first ever ballot on strike action. Schools are grappling with high levels of student absence and the threat of AI cheating on exams. Suspensions in England jumped up by nearly 25 percent compared with pre-pandemic levels. This week's deep dive:  The BETT Show London 2023 We'll also tell you what's happening at HEP this week and what we've been watching, listening to, and reading! Watching - https://haringeyeducationpartnership.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50e0e57b56160876013ccdcd5&id=443f8998cb&e=74c9343839 Listening - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/rerelease-hard-words-why-arent-our-kids-being-taught-to-read/id1649580473?i=1000605498263 Reading - https://haringeyeducationpartnership.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=50e0e57b56160876013ccdcd5&id=f21b857e67&e=74c9343839 Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5wNwhWs3iB5bXhdE3h8WnQ

Coffee House Shots
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Round-up – 23/04/23

Coffee House Shots

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 11:17


Isabel Hardman hosts highlights from Sunday morning's political shows. Today's shows focussed heavily on Dominic Raab's resignation from Rishi Sunak's government. Whilst new deputy PM Oliver Dowden described Raab as a 'man of his word', Labour's Jonathan Ashworth was less flattering, calling him: 'Not just a bullying minister, a failing minister'. Education was also a hot topic. In the aftermath of the tragic death of headteacher Ruth Perry, questions have arisen over whether Ofsted is a positive influence on the sector.  Produced Joe Bedell-Brill.

Today in Focus
Why headteachers are fighting back against Ofsted inspections

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 27:52


The death of headteacher Ruth Perry after a devastating report from schools watchdog Ofsted has prompted a growing backlash. Michelle Sheehy, headteacher of Millfield primary school in the West Midlands, explains why. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The Leader | Evening Standard daily
Does Ofsted need replacing?

The Leader | Evening Standard daily

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 12:14


Teachers and unions call for a pause in inspections following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry. Why school leaders are unhappy with one-word assessments. Calls and petitions to reform Ofsted. Our Education Editor Anna Davis explains what has caused this growing pressure on Ofsted, and Julie McCulloch from the ASCL union describes the changes they want the inspectorate to make. In this episode:Why are teachers and unions so frustrated with Ofsted?Will this criticism impact how parents view Ofsted reports?Why unions are calling for a pause in inspectionsDo one-word assessments need to be replaced?Follow us on Twitter #TheLeaderPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teachers Talk Radio
OFSTED and the tragic case of Ruth Perry: The Weekly Review

Teachers Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 32:34


Tom HB, Nathan Gynn and Lucy Neuburger discuss the latest news from the week in education. The whole show this week is dedicated to a discussion around the tragic death of Headteacher Ruth Perry after her family spoke out about the impact of an 'inadequate' OFSTED rating on Ruth. You can watch the video version of this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5frAQkRFBM&t=375s

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The Cove Podcast
Episode 18 - Exercise Hamel - Lieutenant Colonel Ruth Perry

The Cove Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2016 9:30


How does the Army incorporate the lessons it learns in the field into what is taught in its training institutions? How is are the best practices learnt through experience developed to provide new soldiers and officers with the training they need? Captain Sharon Mascall-Dare spoke with the Commanding Officer of the Army School of Logistic Operations, Lieutenant Colonel Ruth Perry, to answer these questions.