Monitoring inspections are triggered by a full inspection outcome
Your school will receive a monitoring inspection if you're graded below the 'expected standard' in 1 or more evaluation areas – i.e. your school receives a grade of 'requires attention' or 'urgent improvement' in any area, or doesn't meet the safeguarding standards.
The type and frequency of monitoring inspection will depend on your school's outcome.
We explain how monitoring will work for each outcome in the sections below.
Some outcomes mean your school will be placed into a category of concern (select this link to view the flowchart below in an accessible format):
If you receive a grade of 'needs attention' in any evaluation area you won't be placed in a category of concern, but will