On the day Ofsted announced the launch of 'The Big Listen' it is timely to have Tracey O'Brien, headteacher and author of the seminal book 'Rethinking Inspection as our guest. The chat covers a broad range of topics. Stan kicks off with the strange news story where apparently a Headteacher was dismissed for slapping her child's wrist while on school premises in front of the designated safeguarding leads (DSL). Tracey then considers the importance of Ofsted's Big Listen and why more emphasis needs to be placed on self evaluation and improving the Framework and the quality of inspectors. Frank finishes that chat considering the in-depth interview with Sir Kevin Collins in the TES where he gives a running commentary on the rejection of a £12.5bn programme of post-Covid support for children and young people. The chat includes a host of other points. Enjoy.

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