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

Role of the Reporting Inspector

The Reporting Inspector is responsible for:

the planning and conduct of the inspection, from the initial contact with the leader of the organisation to the publication of the report;
establishing good working relationships and effective open communication with the leader and staff of the organisation;
fostering a positive climate for the inspection;
endeavouring to ensure that the staff of the organisation is will informed about the nature of the inspection and how the inspection will be carried out;
ensuring that all briefings and/or documentations cover the various aspects and stages of the inspection and how the staff and the learners will be involved;
clarifying for the organisation the documentations and information required for the inspection team, and the timescales for providing it;
gathering any information about particular circumstances affecting the organisation which may have a bearing on the context of the inspection;
maintaining regular communication with the leader to discuss any necessary adjustments to the inspection plan and ensure that concerns or difficulties are dealt with promptly;
ensuring that the service standards as outlined in the ‘Charter for Inspection’ are met.