Research Requests

6th December 1996, 12:00am
THE EFFECTS OF OFSTED ON PRIMARY HEADS

For his PhD thesis, Edward Winfield of King Alfred’s College, Winchester, is researching the levels of stress suffered by heads because of increased and changed demands imposed on them since the 1988 Education Reform Act, particularly OFSTED inspections. He would especially like to hear from heads who have taken early retirement. Address: Little Golders, Chilcomb, Winchester SO21 1HT.

THE EFFECTS OF INSPECTION

Elizabeth Baker is researching the effects of inspection upon staff in schools and would appreciate feedback from TES readers. Address: 9 West Drive, Bonehill, Tamworth, Staffordshire B78 3HR.