Guidance handbook for the inspection of learning in the justice sector (adult prisons)

This guidance sets out the way the inspectorate will conduct inspections of learning in the justice sector (adult prisons) from July 2017. It sets out the inspection arrangements for learning in the justice sector (adult prisons) 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 will arrange to conduct follow-up activity in the prison to support improvement. Guidance on the different types of follow-up activity is available on Estyn’s website.

Prisons can use this guidance to see how inspections work and to help them in carrying out their own self-evaluation.