Education Sector

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.

Explore advice and tools created for those working in maintained special schools.

More information about our work is available below.

Our approach
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Ways to improve

Estyn are here to help you improve your school/setting. Explore our vast wealth of improvement resources.

Numeracy
Welsh Literacy
Literacy
Digital skills
Poverty and disadvantage
Attendance

What to expect ahead of an inspection

Our guide on what to expect during an inspection of your setting.

My inspection guide
Education in the Maintained special schools sector