Watchdogs or Visionaries: Perspectives on the History of the Education Inspectorate in Wales

(Paperback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

A collection of essays on the history of the education inspectorate in Wales.

Watchdogs or Visionaries offers diverse perspectives on the history of the education inspectorate in Wales. Drawing on new interviews and archival research, these essays survey the 1839 origins of the England and Wales inspectorate through its independently Welsh iteration today. With special attention to expanding roles for women, contributors discuss reasons for and methods of inspection throughout history and the impact of findings on both curriculum and policymaking.

Reviews

"Estyn remains a unique institution. With the greatest breadth and depth of educational experience in any Welsh organisation, its challenge has always been how best to utilise its abilities to support the development of the Welsh education and training systems. This book provides a vital insight into the development of education and training in Wales and of the changing role of the inspectorate and Estyn along the decades. Most importantly it highlights, from a historical perspective, the challenges that remain in Wales and how, as we embark on a new phase of school education in particular, Estyn can support its development in tandem with its core role as ensuring accountability for standards."-- "Owen Evans, His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales, Estyn"

Author Bio

Ann Keane is a retired school teacher, former chief inspector of education and training in Wales, and member of the Welsh Government Board.