16th January - Dr. Russell Grigg
Dr. Russell Grigg introduced Estyn which is the inspecting body in Wales. In terms of what Estyn does, it covers many areas. Its main purpose is to inspect the quality and standards in education and training providers in Wales, including school based environment and independent and special schools;
Dr. Russell Grigg introduced Estyn which is the inspecting body in Wales. In terms of what Estyn does, it covers many areas. Its main purpose is to inspect the quality and standards in education and training providers in Wales, including school based environment and independent and special schools;
Nurseries
Primary schools
Secondary schools
Pupil referral units
Further education
Adult community learning
Local authority education services for children and young people
Teacher education and training
Work-based learning
Careers companies
Offender learning
Estyn also provides advice to the Welsh Government on quality and standards in education and training in Wales and promote the spread of good practise in education and training.
There are three-fold purposes;
Accountability
Improvement
Inform the development of national policy by the Welsh Government
There are 2 types of reports;
Reports on institutions
Thematic reports
There are 4 judgement (levels) in Estyn; Good, Excellent, Adequate and Unsatisfactory.
Estyn looks at achievement, how well you are doing as a person and attainment, how well you are doing compared to others.
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