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OverviewThis is a ground-breaking history of school and college inspection in Wales. With contributions from two former chief inspectors, two former HMI and leading historians, it offers an authoritative account of how the inspectorate has changed over time. Since their beginnings in 1839, HMI have steered a course between being instruments of the state and independent influencers of education policy and practice. They have been much-valued catalysts for improvement in schools and colleges, and have had a key role in promoting the teaching of the Welsh language, history and culture. This book is written for anyone concerned with the history of education in Wales, the history of accountability in education, with approaches to school improvement, and the extent to which HMI have influenced or been at odds with education policy making. At a time when the inspectorate itself is under review, this is a timely reminder of its wide-ranging services. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ann KeanePublisher: University of Wales Press Imprint: University of Wales Press ISBN: 9781786839404ISBN 10: 1786839407 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 15 November 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsNotes on contributors Preface Glossary Introduction - Ann Keane 1 The origins and development of the inspectorate in Wales, 1839–1907 - Russell Grigg 2 Owen Edwards, the Welsh Department and the curriculum, 1907–25 - Ann Keane 3 The inspectorate between 1925 and 1970: responses and reactions - Alun Morgan 4 Inspecting and reporting in a changing educational climate, 1970–92 - Roy James 5 Challenge and transition: the inspectorate in Wales, 1992–2020 - Barry Norris 6 Women in the inspectorate in Wales - Sian Rhiannon Williams 7 Devolution, education policy and inspection in Wales: a policy analysis - David Egan 8 Inspection in Wales and internationally: some comparisons - Russell Grigg and Ann Keane The future - Ann Keane Appendix I The statutory basis of the inspectorate Appendix II List of Wales senior or chief inspectors Appendix III List of key milestones Selected bibliography IndexReviews"""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 InformationWatchdogs of Visionaries? will be primarily useful to people who work in the education/training system or in relevant fields at university level. The book is also aimed at any well-educated member of the public. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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