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Chief schools inspector 'spitting blood' over Ofsted attacks

The chief inspector of schools said he is "spitting blood" over attacks on Ofsted by two right-wing think tanks. Sir Michael Wilshaw said education secretary Michael Gove risked damaging school standards by undermining his authority.

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Gove: Undermining Wilshaw will result in dismissal

Education Secretary Michael Gove has said in a statement that anyone working for him that attempts to undermine the position of the chief inspector of schools, Sir Michael Wilshaw, would be instantly dismissed.

Sir Michael Wilshaw is a superb professional and an outstanding chief inspector. He is making the changes Ofsted needs to help raise standards further.

No-one working for me has had anything to do with any campaign against him or briefing against him. No one working for me has sought to undermine his position. Anyone who did would be instantly dismissed.

– Education Secretary Michael Gove

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