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Polanski Critiques Ofsted, Calls for Education Reform at Conference

3/31/2026

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Zack Polanski criticized school academies and "toxic" Ofsted inspections at the National Education Union's annual conference in Brighton.
He called for abolishing standardized tests and for wealth taxes to address the cost-of-living crisis.
He urged collaboration with educators and said the current model is ineffective.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering measures to curb youth social-media use.
Polling shows a shift in union support toward the Green Party.

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Zack Polanski criticized school academies and "toxic" Ofsted inspections at the National Education Union's annual conference in Brighton.
He called for abolishing standardized tests and for wealth taxes to address the cost-of-living crisis.
He urged collaboration with educators and said the current model is ineffective.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering measures to curb youth social-media use.
Polling shows a shift in union support toward the Green Party.