A report by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) on the findings of an evaluation of the quality of learning guidance provided for pupils in a sample of post-primary schools. The evaluation was undertaken in June 2009. During this period the ETI visited 16 post-primary schools.

Type of Inspection: Area Project

This report summarises the findings of a survey into the nature and extent of good practice in environmental education and / or sustainable development within a range of schools in Northern Ireland.

A report by the Education and Training Inspectorate on the alternative education provision for pupils attending the Altnagelvin Hospital School and Tuition Service, and the Laurel Centre who have medical, social, emotional or behavioural difficulties and are unable to have their needs met in mainstream schools. The Inspection focused on the achievements and standards achieved by the pupils, the quality of the provision for learning, the leadership and management of the provision and the arrangements for child protection and pastoral care.

The west Belfast area is the largest of the youth areas in Belfast. According to the figures supplied by the Belfast Education and Library Board there are 51 youth groups registered in west Belfast. The inspection team observed the work of almost all of the full-time youth workers. They held discussions with the acting Assistant Senior Education Officer, the Area Youth Officer, and the Area Youth Officer responsible for child protection and training. Members of the team also held discussions with voluntary and statutory full-time youth workers, representatives from the part-time and registered youth groups, and the Belfast Education and Library Board Education Committee (Youth).

This report sets out the inspection findings on the pilot certificate in teaching programme provided at the school of education, university of ulster, jordanstown which was inspected between may to november 2009.