16th January - Dr Russel Grigg

Estyn have said that their aim is "to achieve excellence for all learners in Wales… through providing an independent, high quality inspection and advice service"

In this lecture we learnt about ESTYN. Estyn inspects the standards within Education in Wales. They are responsible for inspecting all schools from Nursery to secondary schools, independent and special needs schools, pupil referral units, Universities and colleges, adult community learning, local authority services for children and young people, teacher education and training, work based learning, career companies and offender learning. ESTYN also provide advice on the standards in education and training to the Welsh Assembly Government and they influence good standards in education and training (ESTYN)

ESTYN write reports on the schools that they have inspected. These reports are to help improve schools and their standards. These reports are helpful for the community, parents and Parliament, as it allows them to know about the schools or any other educational establishments performances. Reports let the schools know how well they are doing, but it can also let them know if they are not up to the standard that they should be. The ESTYN report framework shows that there are topics that need to be covered. These topics are, standards, well being, learning experiences, teaching, care, support and guidance, learning environment, leadership, improving quality, partnership working and resource management.




Refernces - http://www.estyn.gov.uk/english/about-us/role-and-remit/