School inspections are changing - Section 9: Inspection follow-up - Scottish Government consultations

Section 9: Inspection follow-up

School improvement is based on the principle that schools continuously evaluate their own work, set priorities, and take action where improvement is needed. This process is supported by local authorities/proprietors of independent schools.

Currently, as part of inspections, HM Inspectors consider how well a school can lead its own improvement independently and/or supported by the local authority/proprietors of independent schools. Where an inspection team identifies that a school is not providing a sufficient quality of education, HM Inspectors continue to engage with the school. This may include a follow-up inspection.

We would like to hear your views on how HM Inspectors should engage with schools after an inspection.

9.1. In what circumstances do you think HM Inspectors should engage with a school after an inspection?

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)