Published responses for School inspections are changing - Scottish Government consultations

2.3 Frequency_selection

At least once every 10 years

At least once every 7 years

At least once every 5 years

Only when there is a concern

None of the above

No preference

3.4 Grades

Yes

Not sure

4.1 Notification

About 2 days’ notice (the minimum needed for planning)

About the same as now (around 2.5 weeks)

3 to 4 weeks’ notice

Not sure

Other (please comment in the box below)

7.4 Top three features reporting

Language and content which reflects the context of the school

Clear summary of strengths and areas for development

Timely publication after the inspection

Clear explanation of any inspection grades if these are part of the inspection

Examples of effective practice

Recommendations for improvement

Clear explanation of what the school / local authority / proprietor of independent schools is expected to do next

Indication of the support needed to make improvements

Any planned follow-up activity by HM Inspectors

9.1 Follow up

Only when a school is not providing a sufficient quality of education

When HM Inspectors establish that a school needs support to make improvements

All schools should receive some form of follow-up

Other (please comment in the box below)

School inspections are changing