Further education
Estyn carries out inspections of further education institutions funded by the National Council for Education and Training for Wales (ELWa) under the terms of the Learning and Skills Act 2000.
HM inspectors for education and training in Wales and/or additional inspectors conduct inspections of institutions of further education. They work closely with peer assessors from other further education institutions in Wales, who take a full part in the inspection process. A nominee from the institution is also a member of the inspection team.
Since the incorporation of further education institutions in 1992, there have been two inspection cycles. The second cycle ended in July 2002. The two-year interval between 2002 and the beginning of a new cycle of inspection, which will be common across Estyn, provides an opportunity to focus on progress in quality improvement and the dissemination of good practice. This 'short cycle' interval will also provide an opportunity to pilot the new common inspection framework. 2004-05 will be the last year of the 'short cycle' and the first year of the 2004-2010 cycle.
All colleges of further education will undergo an institutional inspection during this period but each inspection is customised to each institution's particular circumstances. There is an emphasis on identifying good practice and we take account of the level of risk presented by each institution.
Because of the arrangements which existed prior to the implementation of the Learning and Skills Act 2000, reports published before 1st April 2001 appear on the Further Education Funding Council for Wales Website.
Click for:
Post-Inspection Questionnaire
Inspection guidance, including the Handbook for the inspection of Further Education
Further education inspection reports
Relevant publications for further education
Further education inspection schedule
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