Local education authority (LEAs)
Estyn carries out inspections of local education authorities under Section 38 of the Education Act 1997. This gives the Chief Inspector the power to arrange for any local education authority (LEA) to be inspected. It also requires Estyn to inspect any LEA if asked to do so by the Welsh Assembly Government.
Estyn’s local education authority inspections comply with, and form part of, the Wales Programme for Improvement, as set out in statutory guidance for local authorities: The National Assembly for Wales Circular 18/2002 (June 2002). The Audit Commission collaborates with Estyn on LEA inspections in accordance with Section 41 of the Education Act 1997.
At present, Estyn plans to inspect most LEAs once in each financial year. Each LEA inspection usually focuses on at least one major area of activity that has already been the subject of a self-evaluation process by the LEA. In addition, the Chief Inspector may also arrange for a full inspection of an LEA at any time.
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Post-Inspection Questionnaire
Inspection guidance
Local education authority inspection reports
Relevant publications for local education authorities
Local education authority inspection schedule
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