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Pre-school Quick Links for Staff

…our image of the child is rich in potential, strong, powerful, competent and, most of all, connected to adults and other children.  Loris Malaguzzi

The information held on this page is aimed at giving the Management Group, Person-in-Charge and Staff 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 Management Group

Information for the Management Group

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 letters issued to the Management and copied to the Person-in-Charge, all relevant Department of Education Directorates and the Employing Authority to notify them that an inspection has been scheduled to take place.

Sample Online Questionnaires

Below is a sample of the confidential questionnaires available to Management prior to an inspection.

Further Information

I am the Person in Charge

Sample Inspection Notification Letter

An example of the Notification letters issued to the Management and copied to the Person-in-Charge, all relevant Department of Education Directorates and the Employing Authority to notify them that an inspection has been scheduled to take place.

Documents Required for an Inspection

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

Further Information

I am a Teacher / Member of Support Staff

Information for Staff

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

Sample Online Questionnaire

Below is a sample of the confidential questionnaires available to all Staff prior to an inspection.

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.