HC Deb 02 May 2000 vol 349 c93W
Mr. Winnick

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment (1) what measures he has in place to reduce the stress to teachers caused by Ofsted inspections; and if he will make a statement; [120221]

(2) what complaints his Department has received in the last two years from (a) unions and (b) individuals about Ofsted inspections; what response has been made by Ofsted to these complaints; and what changes in inspection practices have been made as a result; [120222]

(3) what lessons have been learned by Ofsted regarding the suicide of Ms Pamela Relf; and if he will make a statement. [120223]

Ms Estelle Morris

These are matters relating to the responsibilities of Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools, Chris Woodhead. I have asked him to write to my hon. Friend and to place a copy of his letter in the Library.