Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure Quick Links for Staff
Because of their rich range of expertise and provision, the organisations sponsored by DCAL have a significant contribution to make to the fulfilment of the aim of the current Programme for Government, namely to build a ‘peaceful, fair and prosperous society in Northern Ireland’ and ‘to grow a dynamic, innovative economy. From: an Interim report on the Embedding of Quality Indicators in DCAL-sponsored Organisations.
The information held on this page is aimed at giving the Board of Governors, Principals, Teachers and Support staff easy access to the most up-to-date information on the Inspection processes and protocols and any documentation required for an inspection.
Leaflets and Documents Related to the Inspection Process
- What Happens after an Inspection
- Self-evaluation within the Follow-up Inspection Process
- Resume of Complaints Procedure
Information on the Inspection Process
Below are 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 are 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 Education and Training Inspectorate and the work that we carry out.
