ABSTRACT

The aim of school inspection is to identify strengths and weaknesses in order that schools may improve educational quality and raise standards. This text examines the role of school inspectors and advises teachers and heads on methodologies for internal review and improvement.

chapter |17 pages

The Process of Inspection

chapter |13 pages

Reviewing Your Own School

chapter |17 pages

Standards and Quality Achieved

(Framework Reference 3.1)

chapter |16 pages

Quality of Teaching and of Learning

Framework References 7.1 and 3.2

chapter |18 pages

The Curriculum

Framework References 7.3(i), 7.3(ii) and 7.4

chapter |15 pages

Pupils' Personal Development and Behaviour

Framework References 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3

chapter |21 pages

Management, Administration and Efficiency

(Framework References 6.5 and 4)