Maintained special schools Archives - Estyn
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Maintained special schools

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Maintained special schools

We celebrate successes, highlight areas for improvement and focus on what’s important for learners in maintained special schools.

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Inspection guidance resources

These handbooks are valuable resources to gain insights into the standards and methodologies employed during inspections.

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Latest inspection reports

Cardiff Council 2025-11-24
Inspection report The Hollies Maintained Special School 2025
Cardiff Council 2025-11-24
Parents and carers - Inspection report - The Hollies Special School 2025
Isle of Anglesey County Council 2025-10-28
Interim visit letter Canolfan Addysg Y Bont 2025
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council 2025-09-02
Inspection report Park Lane Special School 2025 (English only)
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council 2025-09-02
Parent and carers - Inspection report - Park Lane Special School 2025 (English only)
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council 2025-09-02
Rhieni a gofalwyr - Adroddiad arolygiad - Park Lane Special School 2025 (Saesneg yn unig)
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Inspection schedule

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