All have voiced deep concerns in their responses to consultation over the Education (Scotland) Bill.
Unease centres on greater powers – and liability – for headteachers, the erosion of council accountability and the replacement of the independent GTCS with a new government organisation.
While all those responding have explicitly supported the SNP’s aims to raise standards and narrow the attainment gap between pupils in wealthier and poorer areas, they all disagreed that the Bill, in its current form, was the best way to achieve that.
“There is no evidence-based rationale for replacing GTCS, with its strong brand and highly regarded national and international reputation, with a new body,” the regulatory body stated.
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