Research and analysis

Low-level disruption in classrooms: below the radar

Ofsted survey report looking into the nature and extent of low-level disruptive behaviour in primary and secondary schools in England.

• From: Ofsted
• Published: 25 September 2014

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Below the radar: low-level disruption in the country’s classrooms

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Below the radar: low-level disruption in the country’s classrooms

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This Ofsted survey report follows concerns raised in the Ofsted Annual Report 2012/13 about low-level disruption in schools. As a consequence, guidance to inspectors was tightened to place greater emphasis on this issue in routine inspections. This survey was commissioned to ascertain the nature and extent of low-level disruptive behaviour in primary and secondary schools in England.

The findings from that survey show that teachers, parents and carers are rightly concerned about the frequent loss of learning time through low-level but persistent disruptive behaviour. This report demonstrates that, in too many schools, teachers are frustrated by this sort of behaviour and are critical of colleagues, particularly those in leadership positions, who are not doing enough to ensure high standards of pupil behaviour.

Published 25 September 2014