NO - CHRISTINE BLOWER, GENERAL SECRETARY, NATIONAL UNION OF TEACHERS
The NUT does not believe that no-notice inspections should apply to all schools. In fact we see no need for them in any schools.
No-notice inspections simply create a situation where schools are continuously in a state of preparedness for inspection, leading to stress, low morale and excessive workload. It also diverts attention from the central purpose of teaching and learning.
School evaluation is at its most effective when school communities understand its purpose and relevance. Evaluation by schools themselves should be at the centre of school inspection and support. The evidence from countries that have adopted "bottom-up"
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