Jane Perryman

Professor at UCL IOE. Interests: policy sociology; teacher retention, policy enactment, school inspection, theorising using Foucault. And singing.

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

All Beyond Ofsted papers in one thread - share to help real reform
Perryman, J., Bradbury, A., Calvert, G., & Kilian, K. (2025) ‘Headteachers and External Inspection in England’ EMAL https://t.co/Od5XKfqlQu
#ofsted @AliceJBradbury @IOE_London @NEUnion

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

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
https://t.co/oENXlIAnz8

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

@Edmund_B_W It is you who deserve thanks for keeping this issue alive

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

A powerful piece. Nothing has changed that will make a difference to teacher and leader well-being. Real reform is needed #ofsted

[Edmund Barnett-Ward @Edmund_B_W]

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.

https://t.co/5P1HYCbbCT

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

@Edmund_B_W This is a really powerful piece which is sad to read. Tales of experiences of the 'new' framework show that nothing has changed.

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

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

[Edmund Barnett-Ward @Edmund_B_W]

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…

[Edmund Barnett-Ward @Edmund_B_W]

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…

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

@DrAimeeQuicks @BERANews haha - you are too kind!

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

This says it all. Just changing the deckchairs on the Titanic. Nothing to improve the system, schools or teachers’ lives

[Edmund Barnett-Ward @Edmund_B_W]

So then, Ofsted unveils its “new” inspection framework today. Two and a half years after Ruth Perry’s death, and what is the result?
A monumental failure of leadership from successive Secretaries of State, the DfE and Ofsted. The old framework… with a new coat of paint…

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

This September, I’m walking 30 miles for Dementia UK – a cause close to my heart. Sponsorship welcome, not expected.Thank you! https://t.co/WYf5dhnK0T

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

'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 https://t.co/ZAic1R7Xvt

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

One of the recommendations of the Teaching Commission report https://t.co/ocy2qmJ9kQ
is that the solutions we suggested in our ‘Beyond Ofsted enquiry’ https:// https://t.co/vTVcoN0jd9 should be implemented @NEUnion @IOE_London #Ofsted

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

@Edmund_B_W …asked for, provided and ignored

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

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. https://t.co/lV0UDEVEjS

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

All Beyond Ofsted papers in one thread - share to help real reform
Perryman, J., Bradbury, A., Calvert, G., & Kilian, K. (2025) ‘Headteachers and External Inspection in England’ EMAL https://t.co/Od5XKfqlQu
#ofsted @AliceJBradbury @IOE_London @NEUnion

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

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. https://t.co/fCiTGpMqZt

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

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. https://t.co/8a2waVvJeI

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

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 https://t.co/Q3QrPwzfgj

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

I'm delighted to see our paper getting circulated - just wish that Ofsted would take some notice

[🇬🇧 TeacherToolkit.co.uk @TeacherToolkit]

🚨 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

https://t.co/zR8XOBYRFh

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

I'm reposting this - the message remains the same - we need an immediate pause, not rushed reform #ofsted @IOE_London @BeyondOfsted

[Jane Perryman @JaneEPerryman]

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 @JaneEPerryman]

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