Guidance handbook for the inspection of independent specialist colleges

This guidance sets out the way the inspectorate will conduct inspections of independent specialist colleges from September 2017. It sets out the inspection arrangements for independent specialist colleges and offers guidance to inspectors on making inspection judgements.

Where the inspection identifies important concerns in relation to standards, quality of education and training or leadership and management, the inspectorate may arrange to conduct an early monitoring visit to support improvement.

Independent specialist colleges can use this guidance to see how inspections work and to help them in carrying out their own self-assessment and improvement processes.