Page 66 - Poems by Alyson Malach - Childhood to Adulthood

In Memory of Ruth Perry

In the sombre halls of a grieving school, where sorrows unfold,

Ofsted reflects but change in laws remains untold.
Teachers, shouldering the weight of deep dives, see the curriculum

decline,

Sacrificing crea�vity, joy, and spontaneity, the toll is a sign.

Educators with years aplenty, share tales of anxious strain,

Ofsted's approach, a burden on shoulders, a challenging campaign.

Gathering evidence, a �me-consuming chore,
A backward step, they say, from learning's vibrant core.

Staff at every level, fearing deep dives, feel the pressure's weight,

All subjects under scru�ny, a twist of fate.

Leaving becomes bitersweet, with mortgages paid, freedom near,

Ofsted's grip on joy and passion, the cause of many a tear.

Stories unfold of unequal treatment, a plea for fairness in the land,
Change is called for, inspectors' abuse s�ll unaddressed, a demand.

Governors’ plea for trust and respect, a founda�on missing,

Valuing teachers as humans and professionals, a vital fixing.

Alyson Malach points to governance, a blind spot in the gaze,

How can schools be judged when oversight stays in a haze?

Heart-wrenching tales of inspec�on reports, a cruel design,
Ofsted's accountability ques�oned; a breach of trust malign.

In the shadow of a headteacher's tragic fate, calls for change resonate,

it's �me to reassess the state.

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