The National Education Union's annual conference has received a speech from Zack Polanski, the leader of the Green party. He stated that the Green party would abolish Ofsted if they were in power. According to Polanski, Ofsted is a "toxic, failed institution" that is harming teachers and children.
Polanski also expressed opposition to the academisation of schools. He argued that Labour is not fixing the problems in the education system, but rather embedding them. The Green party leader believes that the current system is fragmented and lacks accountability. He pointed out that academy CEOs are often paid high salaries while teachers' pay and conditions worsen.
Polanski also cited research that suggests academisation has no positive impact on pupil attainment. In fact, the results are often worse in larger multi-academy trusts. He urged for a "serious cash injection" into education, stating that the UK currently invests only 4.1% of its GDP in education.
The Green party's proposal to abolish Ofsted could have significant implications for Nigerian students who are interested in studying in the UK. If the Green party were to implement this policy, it could lead to a more teacher-friendly and student-centric approach to education, which could potentially attract more international students to the UK.
