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Inspection handbook

Guidance for inspectors in conducting routine inspections

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This handbook contains ISI's principles of inspection and methodology

It provides guidance to inspectors in conducting routine inspections from September 2023.

The handbook is available to schools and other stakeholders. It will be reviewed and updated regularly.

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