Publication
Guide to Inspections in Schools
- Published on: 23 January 2020
- Last updated on: 23 January 2024
Primary schools
A Guide to Inspections in Special Care Units and Children Detention Centres —Revised October 2024
This guide replaces the previous version of the guide (2013) which has been reviewed in the light of experience and in consultation with the education partners. It sets out the practices and procedures involved in the inspection of schools at SCUs and CDCs which are effective from September 2016.
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A Guide to Inspection in Primary and Special Schools — Updated February 2025
This guide provides a general overview of the approach to inspection followed by the Department of Education Inspectorate and also an outline of each of the inspection types used in primary and special schools. It replaces the previous version published in 2022.
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Post-primary schools
A Guide to Inspections in Special Care Units and Children Detention Centres —Revised October 2024
This guide replaces the previous version of the guide (2013) which has been reviewed in the light of experience and in consultation with the education partners. It sets out the practices and procedures involved in the inspection of schools at SCUs and CDCs which are effective from September 2016.
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A Guide to Inspection in Post-Primary Schools — Updated February 2025
This guide provides a general overview of the approach to inspection followed by the Department of Education Inspectorate and also an outline of each of the inspection types used in post-primary schools. It replaces the previous version published in 2022.
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Schools in Special Care Units and Children Detention Centres.
A Guide to Inspections in Special Care Units and Children Detention Centres —Revised October 2024
This guide replaces the previous version of the guide (2013) which has been reviewed in the light of experience and in consultation with the education partners. It sets out the practices and procedures involved in the inspection of schools at SCUs and CDCs which are effective from September 2016.
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