Speaking at Aspect's annual conference, GTC chief executive Keith Bartley said he had spoken with chief inspector of schools Christine Gilbert, to discuss the backlash against the visits after the letters surfaced.
He claimed Ofsted would be scrapping plans to pilot no-notice visits because support for the proposals in a recent consultation was non-existent. "Such was the kickback Ofsted got, they have decided not to pursue the proposals," he told the conference, held in York last week.
However, Ofsted inspector Rob Hubbleday said plans to trial unannounced inspections in 18 local authorities would go ahead despite a lack of support. He said Ofsted would be speaking to schools in areas including Gateshead, York and Tower Hamlets in the next two weeks to finalise pilot arrangements but urged conference delegates not to worry as trials will not target poorly performing schools.
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