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• how far education and training meet the needs of learners and contribute to their development and wellbeing;
• standards achieved; and
• the quality of leadership and training.

Range of inspection

• nursery schools and settings that are maintained by, or receive funding from, local authorities;
• primary schools;
• secondary schools;
• special schools;
• pupil referral units;
• independent schools;
• further education;
• independent specialist colleges;
• adult community learning;
• local authority education services for children and young people;
• regional consortia for school improvement;
• teacher education and training;
• Welsh for adults;
• work-based learning; and
• learning in the justice sector.

Objectives

Strategic objectives

• Provide public accountability to service users on the quality and standards of education and training provision in Wales;
• Inform the development of national policy by the Welsh Government; and
• Build capacity in the delivery of education and training in Wales.

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