Teachers Wear Black Armbands in Solidarity with Headteacher

Ofsted Inspection Sparks Protest

Newbury, Berkshire

Teachers at John Rankin Infant School in Newbury, Berkshire, wore black armbands during an Ofsted inspection on Monday in solidarity with their headteacher, who is facing disciplinary action. The headteacher, who has not been named, is alleged to have breached the school's safeguarding policies.

The teachers' protest comes after Ofsted inspectors visited the school last week and raised concerns about the headteacher's leadership. The inspectors found that the school had "serious weaknesses" in its safeguarding arrangements and that the headteacher had failed to address these issues.

The headteacher has denied any wrongdoing and has vowed to fight the allegations. She has the support of her staff, who believe that she is a good leader who has been unfairly targeted by Ofsted.

The Ofsted inspection has caused a great deal of anger and frustration among the school community. Parents have expressed their support for the headteacher and have called for Ofsted to withdraw its inspectors.

The school is now awaiting the outcome of Ofsted's investigation. The headteacher could face dismissal if she is found to have breached the school's safeguarding policies.