Ready Already! (post-16) - Estyn

Ready Already! (post-16)


Through our ready already campaign, we aim to offer clarity on expectations and share detail around practical arrangements to support teachers, lecturers, trainers, assessors and senior leaders in the post-16 sector. We don’t want providers to over prepare for an inspection visit.

The most important thing for our inspection teams is observing what happens on the ground and talking to staff and learners.

We don’t want inspection to be overly burdensome but a positive experience that is a natural part of your normal improvement process. On this page you can learn more about our approach and the truth behind common myths about inspection.


Cardiff and Vale College

This video features staff from Cardiff and Vale College talking about their inspection experience across a range of areas in the college. 

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai

This video features staff from Grŵp Llandrillo Menai talking about their inspection experience across a range of areas in the college. 


We have worked with representatives from a range of post-16 providers to pull together a list of frequently asked questions ahead of inspection. 

We hope these will be helpful in providing insight, detail and reassurance in your preparations leading up to inspection.


Take a look at which documents you will be asked to upload to the virtual inspection room ahead of an inspection in the post 16 sector.


Find out the truth behind common myths about inspection.