UCAC welcomes new vision for school inspection
6 June 2018
Embargo: 7 June, 00:01
UCAC welcomes new vision for school inspection
UCAC education union has welcomed the vision presented in a report by Professor Graham Donaldson, published today, on the role and methods of the Welsh schools’ inspectorate, Estyn.
Rebecca Williams, UCAC’s Policy Officer said: “UCAC welcomes this report and the vision it outlines for the future inspection of schools in Wales.
“Far-reaching changes to the Welsh education system are on the way, and re-examining Estyn’s role is an important step in ensuring that all parts of the system are pulling in the same direction.
“Perhaps unsurprisingly, Professor Donaldson’s recommendations are perfectly in tune with the direction and ethos of the wider reform programme. They strike a balance between continuing to provide assurance to the public about educational standards, and giving schools more responsibility for their own self-improvement.
“The emphasis on trust, joint-working, support and professional learning – as opposed to shock and awe, and public shaming – is particularly welcome. UCAC is confident that this approach will encourage a far more open, honest and mature system that will be more likely to lead to improvement for pupils.
“We urge Welsh Government and Estyn to look favourably on the recommendations in this report.”
ENDS
Notes
- UCAC is Wales’s own education union. It represents teachers, headteachers and lecturers in all education sectors across Wales.
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Rebecca Williams: 07787 572180 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.