Source · Select Committees · Women and Equalities Committee
Recommendation 2
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Undertake further thematic review of safeguarding policies and investigate abuse against female staff.
Recommendation
Ofsted did not act quickly enough in undertaking its review in 2021, however we welcome it and their commitment to strengthen requirements for inspectors to assess how schools address sexual harassment and abuse. Should Ofsted inspectors find a lack of progress has been made in tackling peer-on-peer abuse in schools, Ofsted should not delay in undertaking a further thematic review of the adequacy of safeguarding policies in schools and colleges. As part of their inspections Ofsted should also investigate the level of abuse experienced by female staff, at the hands of pupils, parents and other staff.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 17 November 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗