A MEMORIAL walk is set to be held in Reading this weekend in honour of Ruth Perry.
The family of Ms Perry said that she took her own life after being informed by Ofsted inspectors that Caversham Primary School would drop from an “Outstanding” to “Inadequate” rating back in January.
Her death has called Ofsted inspection practises into question, with politicians, parents, and school staff across the country raising concerns.
Ms Perry was described in a joint statement by the council and Brighter Futures for Children as a “hugely respected, experienced and a well-established figure at Caversham Primary.”
She became headteacher in 2010, having previously acted as Deputy Head in 2006, and had even studied at Caversham Primary School herself from 1973 and 1980.
She was 53 at the time of her death and the mother of two children.
The memorial walk will take place on Saturday, April 8, meeting at Caversham Primary School from 1pm and lead into Reading town centre.
There is also a march protesting against Ofsted practises taking place on Thursday, May 23, at 1pm at Clive House, London.
