NAHT in the news: UK ministers eyeing kid-friendly tech rules; unions push for safer schools amid Ofsted scrutiny and rising pressures. NAHT reps lead classrooms.
The NAHT has criticised Ofsted at its Belfast conference, arguing the new inspection scorecards do not raise standards and endanger headteachers’ wellbeing. The union notes the legal challenge to the reforms has been dismissed, and calls for sustained funding for SEND reforms while acknowledging some government measures. The speech follows developments since November 2025 when Ofsted rolled out its new framework.
The government is evaluating measures to curb social media harms for young people, with options including a blanket ban for under-16s or restrictions on features such as infinite scrolling, location sharing and autoplay. The consultation closed recently, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to act quickly, amid pressure from bereaved families and cross-party voices.