Core inspections and interim visits

From September 2024, we will be engaging more regularly with primary, secondary, and all age schools as well as pupil referral units (PRUs).

Maintained schools and PRUs will now have a core inspection and an interim visit within the 6-year inspection period. Both core inspections and interim visits will always be led by HMI.

The purpose of interim visits is to support providers with their self-evaluation and improvement plans, to ensure the best outcomes for learners.