§ Mr. WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what period of notice teacher training institutions in Scotland will be given before an inspection; and what reasons underlie the decision on the giving of notice. [46294]
§ Mr. WilsonHM Inspectorate will be developing the framework for inspection of teacher education in consultation with interested parties. Details such as period of notice have not yet been addressed, but HM Inspectors' normal procedures for inspection provide for giving reasonable notice—usually at least nine weeks. I would expect the position to be similar for inspection of teacher education.