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Discusses the decision of the Members of the Parliament (MP) to inspect intensively teacher-training institutions in Great Britain. Inspection policy of the Office for Standard in Education (OFSTED); Concerns expressed over the reliability of the inspection method.

Reports on British chief inspector of schools Chris Woodhead's unveiling of a proposed school inspection regime that aims to weed out schools with able pupils which fail to deliver adequate exam results. Likelihood of the reduction of the inspection burden on effective schools; Advance notice of inspection; Re-appointment of schools minister Charles Clarke.

Reports on the proposal of Michael Barber, adviser to British Labor Party's spokesman on education, David Blunkett, to deal with incompetent teachers as part of the Fresh Start strategy for closing failing schools. National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers' criticism of the proposal; Proposal to give inspectors the power to prepare confidential reports on poor teachers.

Reports on the support given by the Labor council to the application for state funding by the Muslim Girls' Community School in West Bowling, Bradford to the Department of Education in Great Britain. Expected period of adjudication; Previous applicants who were denied support; Preference for voluntary-aided status over grants.