Local government education services Archives - Estyn

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Local Authority support for Schools to manage their budgets
Effective cooperation to promote the Welsh language in Ceredigion
Leaders securing improvement in a local authority
The impact of cross directorate working on education services in the Vale of Glamorgan
Cyngor Gwynedd’s work in developing Welsh medium resources for pupils with additional education needs and their families, and for language immersion.
The use of data across the local authority to inform planning, decision making and support for schools
Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) has a total of 38,497 learners across 115 schools. In 2022-23, the local authority’s education budget...
The development of future leaders in education through a strong professional learning offer and effective succession planning
Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) has a total of 38,497 learners across 115 schools. Over a three-year average, 25.8% of learners...
Co-ordinated work to strengthen the Welsh language
Equity of curriculum experiences for pupils who are educated other than at school (EOTAS)
This thematic report is written in response to a request for advice from the Minister for Education and the Welsh...
Equity of curriculum experiences for pupils who are educated other than at school (EOTAS) - training materials
This PowerPoint is a way for providers to share the main findings of the report and review their own performance...
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Local authority support helps schools manage finances but strategic planning needs strengthening
New thematic report finds opportunities to strengthen and improve tuition services for vulnerable learners across Wales
HMCI highlights excellent practice, but calls for improvement in literacy levels and greater consistency in teaching quality and leadership.
Estyn Annual Report: Clear direction, improving self-evaluation and support and tackling recruitment are key to future success in Wales’ education system
Estyn outlines sector challenges and successes in early insights report
Inspection and report schedule
Latest inspection reports
City and County of Swansea
2026-03-03
Enhanced LALI visit - City and County of Swansea 2026
Monmouthshire County Council
2026-01-23
A report on education services in Monmouthshire County Council 2026
Gwynedd Council
2026-01-12
Safeguarding inspection report - Gwynedd Council 2026
Denbighshire County Council
2025-12-18
Enhanced LALI visit Denbighshire County Council 2024
Carmarthenshire County Council
2025-12-18
Enhanced LALI visit - Carmarthenshire County Council 2025
Bridgend County Borough Council
2025-12-18
Enhanced LALI Visit Bridgend 2025
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