How often does Estyn inspect?

Currently, we inspect providers at least once in the eight-year period, although the date of their next inspection is not linked to the date of their previous inspection. However, we suspended our inspection activity during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021.

If we find that the education or training provider needs more support to improve the education or training they are providing, we make more regular visits to support them, until we are happy that they are providing their learners with the support they need. We also have the power to make an unannounced visit to any education and training provider in Wales, if we have concerns.