What we inspect in funded non-maintained nursery and childcare settings - Estyn

What we inspect in funded non-maintained nursery and childcare settings



Adult and child mixing soil during an outdoor learning activity in a nursery or childcare setting.

This handbook sets out what inspectors need to consider when evaluating the three inspection themes in non-maintained nursery settings. It explains ‘What we inspect’. The guidance is essential reading for inspectors and all other members of the inspection team. It may also be useful for providers to support their understanding of the inspection guidance. There is separate guidance that explains the inspection process and methodology, ‘How we inspect’. The three inspection areas are set out below:

Theme 1: Well-being and Care
Theme 2: Teaching, Learning, Play and Development
Theme 3: Leadership and Development.

There is further information about inspections on our websites www.estyn.gov.wales and Care Inspectorate Wales.