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Providing Inspection Services for Department of Education, Department of Culture, Arts & Leisure and Department for Employment & Learning.

Terms used in Inspection

In September 2006, the Inspectorate introduced a six-point scale to grade inspection outcomes.  This leaflet outlines the grades and the associated terms used in inspection.  The leaflet is given to each organisation at the start of an inspection.

2008/2009 - Terms used in Inspection (PDF 405KB)

2007/2008 - Terms used in Inspection (PDF 200KB)

2006/2007 - Terms used in Inspection (PDF 148KB)

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Types of Inspection - Information Required and Documentation for Inspection