Wednesday
‘The status quo is not working,’ says Gilruth as reforms reach milestone
If Scotland’s national bodies are weak then education is weak, ministers told in education bill debate, which was preceded by announcement of Centre of Teaching Excellence’s location
Just third of teachers say Ofsted can accurately inspect in 3 days
Teacher Tapp poll also finds that 4 in 10 teachers do not think inspectors can accurately assess a school, no matter how long an inspection lasts
Thursday
Extending report card consultation is not ‘off the table’, Ofsted chief says
Sir Martyn Oliver says Ofsted’s plans for new inspections have not yet been tested because it is about to launch a ‘genuine consultation’ rather than presenting a solution
Ofsted 2023-24 annual report: everything you need to know
Sir Martyn Oliver’s first annual report highlights high absence, SEND pressures and pupils receiving an unorthodox education as major challenges
