How often are schools in Scotland inspected?

THE INSPECTION FRAMEWORK Education Scotland moved some time ago from a generational cycle of inspection (where a school is inspected every six to seven years) to a sampling model where around 250 inspections will take place each year across the school sectors and 140 in nursery/ early years settings.

Does Ofsted inspect schools in Scotland?

Another difference is that Education Scotland is responsible for the inspection of all schools, both maintained and independent, and all schools are judged against the same criteria.

How are Scottish schools inspected?

Schools are selected for inspection each year on a proportionate basis, using a sampling approach and predetermined set criteria rather than a cyclical approach.”

What is the Scottish equivalent of Ofsted?

Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education.

How often are primary schools inspected?

every four years
Good schools usually have a short inspection every four years, although they may have a full inspection if concerns arise about their performance, or if they’ve undergone significant change.

How often should schools be inspected?

approximately every 4 years
A school judged good or outstanding at its most recent inspection will normally receive an inspection approximately every 4 years, to confirm that the school remains good or outstanding.

How does Scottish education system work?

Children complete seven years of education at primary school (from P1 to P7) and a further six at secondary school (from S1 to S6). The system has five levels: Early (pre-school and P1); First (to the end of P4); Second (to the end of P7); Third and Fourth (S1 to S3); and Senior (S4 to S6, college, and so on).

What do Education Scotland do?

Education Scotland is a Scottish Government executive agency charged with supporting quality and improvement in Scottish education and thereby securing the delivery of better learning experiences and outcomes for Scottish learners of all ages.

How good is our school Scotland?

This edition of How good is our school? aims to support the growth of a culture of self-improvement across Scottish education. Closing the gap in attainment, achievement and wellbeing between children and young people living in our most and least deprived areas is the key challenge for Scottish education.

What do school inspectors look for?

Inspectors will talk to a range of pupils and staff about important aspects of the school’s work. Inspectors will also take account of external views of the school’s performance. This may include any evaluation of the school’s performance by the local authority.

When was the last HMIE inspection of a school?

HMIE Inspections – Schools During the period between August 2004 and July 2007, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) published inspection reports in relation to 15 primary schools and 3 secondary schools within Moray.

When did HMIE start inspecting schools in Moray?

During the period between August 2004 and July 2007, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) published inspection reports in relation to 15 primary schools and 3 secondary schools within Moray. HMIE aims to carry out an inspection in a school within a generational cycle, 7 years for Primary Schools and 6 years for Secondary Schools.

What do HM Inspectors of Education report on?

Through our national thematic reports HM Inspectors of Education share their professional view on particular aspects of education. A series of ‘Inspection findings’ briefings which provide an analysis of the evidence gathered through inspections.

How does HMIE check the quality of schools?

HMIE reports are presented regularly to the Education and Social Services Committee, usually at the first available opportunity following publication. HMIE provide an evaluation of a school’s performance against some of the Quality Indicators published in “How Good Is Our School”.

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