Estyn

Our latest report finds improved support for young people through #JobsGrowthWales+ but access to training varies by region. Read the full report: bit.ly/4kI9TPj

Our Annual Report identifies six key themes shaping education in Wales: Teaching and the Curriculum Towards an anti-racist Wales Attendance Recruitment and retention The Welsh language Self-evaluation and improvement planning. Read more: bit.ly/40OJ2Jg

How effective are Welsh language training schemes at developing the skills and bilingual pedagogy of practitioners in the further education and apprenticeships sector? Read our recent thematic report to find out more: bit.ly/4l667Aq

Have you missed our recent Estyn Live webinars? They’re now available on demand on our YouTube channel. Watch them all back on our playlist: bit.ly/451LrlY #MoreThanInspection

When we see interesting and innovative practice during an inspection, we’re always keen to share it. Visit our effective practice page to learn from real-life examples of what works well and how it can be adapted to your setting: estyn.gov.wales/improvement-re… #MoreThanInspection

Our resources can now be found on Hwb! You can easily access our improvement resources and inspection guidance handbooks on the platform: bit.ly/46jB0wx #MoreThanInspection

Almost 800 delegates have attended our initial or update training over the summer months across the country! Thanks for your commitment – we look forward to working with you over the next academic year after a well-earned summer break!

Don’t miss your opportunity to apply to become a Lay Inspector. Lay Inspectors consider how aspects of school life affect the safety, well-being and attitudes of pupils. Recruitment closes at midday, 22 July bit.ly/4llcy1Z

As part of our Annual Report, we found many examples of effective practice by providers on the implementation of the Curriculum for Wales. Listen to our Sgwrs Podcast for an in depth discussion with providers on the ground: bit.ly/3CJPABb #SgwrsEstyn #EstynAnnualReport

Last chance to apply! We’re recruiting for a Welsh speaking People and OD Advisor, with experience of working in a generalist HR role to join the People team. Closing date: 10:00am this Thursday, 17 July 2025 Apply now: bit.ly/441fBa0

We like to share effective practice when we see it. This month, we are sharing case studies from an Adult Learning in the Community setting – Conwy & Denbighshire ALC Read our most recent effective practice here: bit.ly/4dsACgD

We are pleased to see action to improve support for ALN learners - gov.wales/written-statem… You can find lots of helpful case studies and findings in our recent report - estyn.gov.wales/improvement-re…

“The children are so much calmer outside and they are far more engaged in their learning.” Learn more about the impact of outdoor learning on learners from Little Friends Nursery in Taff’s Well. Find out more here: bit.ly/3CVV7o6

“Learners are central to all our work. As inspectors, we want to experience how the school or PRU operates from day to day, to see the experiences of learners, staff and education leaders during a normal week.” You’re #ReadyAlready

We’ve had 3 busy days of initial training for the Secondary sector in Cardiff this week. Thanks everyone for your participation! We’re looking forward to welcoming you on inspection soon.

Anti-racism in schools is a key theme from this year’s Annual Report. Get insight from providers about what’s happening on the ground in our newly published podcast, Sgwrs. Listen here: bit.ly/4hBF5yO #SgwrsEstyn #EstynAnnualReport

Looking for a new job opportunity? We’re recruiting for a Welsh speaking People and OD Advisor, with experience of working in a generalist HR role to join the People team. Apply now: bit.ly/441fBa0 #HRjobs

A fantastic day of training with our all-age peer inspector community in Llandrindod yesterday. Always great to bring everyone together for learning, discussion and reflection. Thank you to all delegates for your contributions!

Our new report looks at how international languages are being taught in Welsh schools. Primary pupils are discovering the joy of learning new languages, but there’s still work to do to improve access and uptake in later years. Find out more: bit.ly/3GFDYRo

This month we are highlighting some interesting effective practice from Conwy & Denbighshire Adult Learning in the Community Partnership. bit.ly/4dsACgD @AdultLearningCD