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.
- Information needed for Pre-school / Nursery School Inspection
- Language and Communication Survey Evidence Form
- Nutritional Associate Proforma
- Safeguarding Proforma
- Response to an Inspection – Post Inspection Action Plan
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 for new Providers of Pre-school Education
- Resume of Complaints Procedure
- Sample Data Collection Form
- Self-evaluation within the Follow-up Inspection Process
- Statistical Information - Nursery School
- Statistical Information - Pre-school
- The Inspection of Pre-school Education - Guidance on the Inspection Process
- What Happens after an Inspection
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.
- About Us
- A Charter for Inspection
- An Evaluation of the Quality of Educational Provision in Nursery Units in Primary Schools
- An Evaluation of The Surestart Programme For 2 Year Olds
- Begin with Quality
- Curricular Guidance for Pre-school Education
(External Link - click on ''Curriculum' and then click on 'Pre-school') - Evaluating Pre-school
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Inspection Reports
- Special Educational Needs in the Pre-school Sector - 2007
- Surveys / Evaluations
- The Best for all Our Children A Follow-up to the Inspection of Special Educational Needs in the Pre-School Sector
- The Chief Inspectors Report 2008-2010
- The Quality of Educational Provision for Reception Children in Primary Schools
- Together Towards Improvement



