Ofsted ex-chief warns England's education bill may worsen

Amanda Spielman, former chief inspector of Ofsted, criticized a new education bill in England, stating it could worsen education by prioritizing unions over children. She described the proposed changes as a significant reversal of two decades of progress in school autonomy. The legislation includes measures for stricter oversight of home education and requires academies to follow the national curriculum. Spielman argued these changes could harm children's education and benefit unions, which prefer centralized systems. The government defended the bill, claiming it aims to ensure every child has access to quality education. The bill is set to be discussed in Parliament, with an interim report on curriculum and assessment expected soon.