Guidance handbook for the inspection of work-based learning providers

This guidance sets out the way the inspectorate will conduct inspections of work-based learning providers from September 2019. It sets out the inspection arrangements for providers 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, then the inspectorate will conduct follow-up activity in the provider to support improvement. Guidance on the different types of follow-up activity is available on Estyn’s website.

Work-based learning providers can use this guidance to see how inspections work and to help them in strengthening their own self-assessment and improvement processes.