Why the trials teachers have faced during the coronavirus pandemic will lead to better schools

This year will have changed perspectives – educators will be less likely to put up with poorly-defined regulations and Ofsted will hold no fear, writes Ed Dorrell

Teachers – and pupils – have faced plenty of strain in 2020 (Getty Images)

A much-respected figure from the world of education – someone who oversees a large number of schools around the country – said a fascinating thing to me the other day.

“You know, after this is all over... We’re going to stop worrying about Ofsted, and start worrying about what really matters: running good, happy schools.”

The “all” that he was referring to was of course the Covid-19 crisis.