Agnes Gibson

[Agnes Gibson @Agnes55]

This was part of my Secret Santa present from work. I’ve not yet opened it. How concerned should I be?? #TheTraitorsUK

[Agnes Gibson @Agnes55]

Embrace Erasmus+ today!: Our withdrawal from Erasmus+ is having devastating consequences on the UK. That's why I just signed the petition calling on the government to rejoin the programme now. Will you sign the petition too? https://t.co/VZ0sYYQazv

[Agnes Gibson @Agnes55]

@billybragg Thank you for Bristol last night, awesome as always. ‘I Will Be Your Shield’ was beautiful but almost too much to bear as it’s never been more meaningful. Ruth Perry was my kids’ headteacher and my friend. Coroner’s findings are tomorrow. Let’s hope we get justice.

[Agnes Gibson @Agnes55]

@Colin_G_NE I’m a former CPS parent and I know Ed personally. He’s far too humble to take any glory for the profound impact his determination and dedication to get justice for Ruth has had, particularly this past week. But we all recognise and appreciate it @Edmund_B_W

[Agnes Gibson @Agnes55]

I grew up in Waldringfield and spent every childhood summer on, and in, the river Deben. Shame on this govt for it now being unsafe to swim in.

https://t.co/kbgRChXC0L

[Agnes Gibson @Agnes55]

Ofsted will be back in the witness seat in the coroner’s court. Let’s see how this goes for them.

[Agnes Gibson @Agnes55]

I was in the court room. I heard all the CPS Inspectors repeatedly state when questioned (including by their own barrister) that they had been trained on how to identify and support stressed school staff.

Bring on tomorrow.

https://t.co/xqYnyREn3o

[Geoff and Margaret @RetirementTales]

Ofsted: 30 Years of Hurt

Earlier this year, in the wake of headteacher Ruth Perry's tragic death, we carried out a poll on Twitter about Ofsted inspections.

It wasn't about Ofsted's role in school improvement; it was about Ofsted's impact on educational professionals.

1/12

[Agnes Gibson @Agnes55]

You’ve been the soundtrack to the whole of my adult life. First gigs at 18 in ‘88 - Bristol Bierkeller and Bath Moles for One Man Clapping. So many more since then. Last night in B’ham my 16 yr old daughter was with me, our 1st gig together. Amazing. @RealTimBooth @wearejames

[Agnes Gibson @Agnes55]

This was the feedback from that Ofsted visit. “Staff are vigilant and safeguarding leads are tenacious.”

[Agnes Gibson @Agnes55]

In 2019, Amanda Spielman was one of a party of top ranking Ofsted people who came to Caversham Primary, at Ruth’s invitation, to test the new inspection framework. Their feedback on the school was glowing. This needs investigating. https://t.co/0xMF4ix6ey

[Agnes Gibson @Agnes55]

#ForRuthPerry

[Agnes Gibson @Agnes55]

@RogersHistory @RogersHistory This was the feedback from Ruth to parents after that visit in 2019: “The Governors, Staff and I are delighted with the overwhelmingly positive feedback from Ofsted and firmly validates our own self-evaluation judgements for our Outstanding School.”

[Agnes Gibson @Agnes55]

@FloraSCooper @Ofstednews @Headteacherchat As a parent whose children attended Caversham Primary School, I salute you @FloraSCooper

#inruthsname

[Agnes Gibson @Agnes55]

This can never happen again. Time for change. @OfstedReform https://t.co/FCJTqbQ9nJ

[Agnes Gibson @Agnes55]

This is shameful @Ofstednews. As if you haven’t caused enough damage already.

[rob kelsall @rob_kelsall]

In all my years. Never have I seen such insensitivity.

@Ofstednews I would welcome a meeting to discuss this.

[Agnes Gibson @Agnes55]

@MattRodda @MattRodda - please could you table a question in PMQs which challenges Ofsted’s fitness for purpose in the light of Ruth’s death. Their approach, coupled with their dismissive bullet pointing of her death in their report, is grossly insulting to her memory and to all teachers.

[Agnes Gibson @Agnes55]

This. Thank you, @RussInCheshire.

[Agnes Gibson @Agnes55]

Do as I say, not do as I do, @NadineDorries?

[Rt Hon Nadine Dorries @NadineDorries]

.@GaryLineker does need to decide though, is he a footie presenter or a candidate for the Labour Party?

We discuss on my show tonight on @TalkTV 8pm !