The Defender of Human Rights and Freedoms has found that students’ right to quality education was violated in a primary school due to shortcomings in the teaching and assessment of chemistry. The case was initiated following a complaint by a former student alleging inappropriate behaviour by the teacher, unfair grading and poor treatment of students.
Although the Education Inspection found no grounds for administrative action, the Institute for Education concluded that the overall quality of the teacher’s work remained unsatisfactory, particularly regarding classroom instruction and the assessment process. While the school implemented support measures, including classroom observations and professional guidance, these efforts failed to produce the necessary improvements.
The Defender stressed inadequate teaching quality directly impacted children’s rights, underlining that educational quality should be measured not only by grades but by functional knowledge, critical thinking skills and inclusiveness as well. The school has been instructed to take additional steps to improve chemistry teaching and grading practices, strengthen cooperation between students, parents, and teachers, and report on the implementation of these measures within 20 days.
