- Consultation
- Documents Published by the Inspectorate
- Inspection
- Inspection Reports
- Survey Theme Reports
- Colleges and Training Organisations
Providing Inspection Services for Department of Education, Department of Culture, Arts & Leisure and Department for Employment & Learning.
Associate Assessors and Lay Members
Some inspection teams include a Lay Member or an Associate Assessor:
Lay Member
A Lay Member is a member of the public, who has no formal links with education but has an interest in this area. Lay Members are appointed through public advertisement and interview, and normally serve for a period of three years.
Lay Members join inspection teams in schools and help to evaluate the ethos of a school and the links with parents. Lay Members do not evaluate the quality of learning, teaching, or management within an organisation.
Associate Assessor (AA)
An AA is a professional with expertise and experience in a particular sector of education and/or training. An AA joins an inspection team and contributes in the area(s) within their professional expertise. Associate Assessors are appointed by public advertisement and interview.
