"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging."
"A head teachers' union is set to consult its members on potential industrial action after its High Court bid to challenge Ofsted's new school grading system was dismissed. The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), alongside head teacher Barbara Middleton, had sought permission to proceed with a legal challenge against the education watchdog's report card scheme. The High Court ruling, delivered by Mr Justice Saini, found that Ofsted's decision to adopt the new framework was reached "after a detailed consultation conducted in a procedurally lawful way". This dismissal comes as Ofsted prepares to implement its new report card system on 10 November, having scrapped single-word judgments for schools earlier this year. Barristers representing the union and Ms Middleton had argued that Ofsted's prior consultation had "ruled out" the use of "narrative-only verdicts" for schools. They also contended that the new framework failed to adequately consider the impact on staff wellbeing."
The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground reporting across issues including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, and highlights investigative work and a documentary focused on American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet emphasizes free access to journalism without paywalls and asks supporters to fund reporting by those who can afford it. The National Association of Head Teachers and head teacher Barbara Middleton sought permission to challenge Ofsted's new report card scheme in the High Court, but Mr Justice Saini dismissed the claim as procedurally lawful. Ofsted will implement the system on 10 November after scrapping single-word judgments, and the union argues the framework excluded narrative-only verdicts and failed to consider staff wellbeing, prompting consultation on possible industrial action.
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