Dave McPartlin is the headteacher of Flakefleet Primary School in Lancashire. In this episode Dave speaks openly and candidly about the impact Ofsted has had on his mental health and that of his colleagues. He makes a compelling case for why Ofsted needs to change - and how.

LINKS

Dave on BBC breakfast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMNRMQOBhL0

Flakefleet get the golden buzzer on BGT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itSbV3YiRkI

Metro profile on Dave: https://metro.co.uk/2019/04/06/who-is-flakefleet-primary-school-headteacher-dave-mcpartlin-who-won-a-golden-buzzer-with-his-school-on-bgt-9126524/

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