We inspect quality and standards in education and training providers in Wales.
We are responsible for inspecting:
- nursery schools and settings that are maintained by, or receive funding from, local authorities
- primary schools
- secondary schools
- all-age schools
- special schools
- pupil referral units
- independent schools
- further education
- independent specialist colleges
- adult learning in the community
- local government education services
- regional education consortia
- teacher education and training
- Welsh for adults
- work-based learning
- learning in the justice sector
We also:
• provide advice to the Welsh Government on quality and standards in education and training in Wales
• publicise good practice based on inspection evidence