Post-primary Quick Links for Parents
The information held on this page is aimed at giving parents and guardians easy access to the most up-to-date information on the inspection processes and protocols and to ensure that all parents and guardians are aware of the options available to them for informing the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) of their child’s experience while attending the school.
Information for Parents
The following leaflets give a brief description of the inspection process and what you can expect to happen before, during and after the inspection.
Post-primary School
Special Unit
Sample Parental Questionnaire and Letter
The Education and Training Inspectorate value the input of parents and guardians in the inspection process. Below are samples of the paperwork available to parents and guardians prior to an inspection including a sample of the letter issued to parents prior to an inspection notifying them that their child's schools is going to be inspected and a sample of the parental questionnaire available to all parents prior to an inspection.
Post-primary School
Special Unit
Information on the Inspection Process
Below is a series of links aimed at giving a more detailed description of who the Education and Training Inspectorate are and the procedures involved in the inspection process to promote improvement in the interest of all learners.
Which Organisations are Inspected?
A link to a page listing all the types of Organisation the Education and Training Inspectorate inspect.
An Explanation of the Types of Inspection
A link to a page giving a more in-depth view of the types of inspection and how they relate to the different types of organisation.
Roles and Responsibilities
A link to a page giving a brief description of the roles and responsibilities of the various members of an inspection team which includes both ETI and non-ETI individuals.
Further Information
Below is a series of links to documents giving a more detailed explanation of the policies and procedures involved in the inspection process and additional information on the Education and Training Inspectorate and the work that we carry out.
