Inspection - Estyn

Inspection

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Estyn inspections

Estyn carry out inspections with the aim of improving the quality of education and training for all learners in Wales.

We have a new approach to inspection across Wales and our reports will detail how well providers are helping learners to learn.

Inspection Explained
Inspection Guidance Resources
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Inspection and report schedule

Latest inspection reports

Primary 11/12/2024
Interim visit letter Y.G.G. Blaendulais 2024
Independent schools 11/12/2024
Inspection report Ummul Mumineen Academy 2024 (English only)
Primary 11/12/2024
Outcome of Estyn review Penygelli Primary School 2024 (English only)
Primary 10/12/2024
Interim visit letter Pontlliw Primary School 2024 (English only)
Non-maintained nurseries 10/12/2024
Inspection report Cylch Meithrin Yr Enfys 2024
Non-maintained nurseries 10/12/2024
Inspection report - Cylch Meithrin Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant 2024
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Inspection schedule

Maintained special schools 2024-12-17
Crownbridge Special Day School
Youth work 2025-01-13
Ieuenctid Powys/Powys Youth
Local government education services 2025-02-03
Powys County Council
Initial Teacher Education 2025-02-10
University of South Wales Initial Teacher Education Partnership
View the full inspection schedule

Guidance & frameworks

Access all our guidance and frameworks

All guidance & frameworks

Supplementary guidance: additional learning needs

Supplementary guidance on inspecting attendance

​Supplementary guidance:  poverty

​Inspecting the approaches taken by non-maintained settings, schools, PRUs and local government education services to reduce the impact of poverty on educational attainment and wellbeing 

Supplementary guidance for Safeguarding

How we inspect - further education

What we inspect - further education

Interested in inspecting?

We've explained all the various inspector roles we have available

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