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The quality of an education system cannot exceed the quality of its teachers.  From: McKinsey Report, 2007

The information held on this page is aimed at giving the Members of the Governing Body and Lecturers easy access to the most up-to-date information on the Inspection processes and protocols and any documentation required for an inspection.

I am a member of the Governing Body

Information for Members of the Governing Body

A leaflet giving a brief description of the Inspection Process and what you can expect to happen before, during and after the inspection.

Sample Inspection Notification Letter

An example of the notification letter issued to the College to notify them that an inspection has been scheduled to take place.

Further Information

I am a Lecturer

Information for Lecturers

A Leaflet giving a brief description of the Inspection Process and what you can expect to happen before, during and after the inspection.

Documents Required for an Inspection

Below are a series of links to the documents required by a school during the inspection proceedings.

Leaflets and Documents Related to the Inspection Process

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.