Media Operational Notice

Inspecting the Inspectors: Committee Concludes Inquiry into School Inspection and Improvement

Synopsis: At its meeting on Wednesday 12 March 2014, the Assembly Committee for Education will hold its final evidence session as part of its Inquiry into the Education and Training Inspectorate and School Improvement.

Session: 2013/2014

Date: 11 March 2014

At its meeting on Wednesday 12 March 2014, the Assembly Committee for Education will hold its final evidence session as part of its Inquiry into the Education and Training Inspectorate and School Improvement.  Members will hear from Mrs Noelle Buick, Chief Inspector of the Education and Training Inspectorate.

 The Committee will highlight issues raised by witnesses including: the reported rundown of school support services; proposals to reorganise ETI - giving it statutory independence; improving communications with parents; and introducing fairer school inspection reporting practices.

The full meeting agenda is available here.

Time:             11am  
Date:              Wednesday, 12 March 2014
Venue:           Room 29, Parliament Buildings

This meeting will be open to the public and will also be on the Northern Ireland Assembly Website:
http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/Assembly-Business/Live-Coverage/.