Inspection visits
What does an inspection visit involve?
Typically an inspection visit by Board Inspectors involves:
- initial discussions with the principal and appropriate executive staff
- a tour of the school buildings and facilities, including inspection of resources and teaching materials
- consideration of teaching programs
- perusal of a selection of students' books, work samples and records of student achievement
- perusal of school administrative documents, including enrolment and daily attendance records, the official school discipline policy, and other school policies
- examination of the school's curriculum patterns and timetable
- discussions with subject/Year coordinators and other staff as appropriate
- discussion with the principal about teaching staff qualifications, experience, professional development programs and supervision
- examination of the school's documentation in relation to each requirement for registration and, where applicable, accreditation
- discussion with the principal relating to significant issues for the school
- final discussion including summation and recommendations.