HMCI also has specific duties to advise the Secretary of State, on his request, about the training of teachers and about LEA-funded or assisted youth and adult services. HMCI may also provide advice to the Secretary of State on these matters as he considers appropriate. HMCI publishes an Annual Report on quality and standards in education covering the range of aspects of education falling within his remit. HMI, on behalf of HMCI, provide advice on a wide range of educational issues. Reports of HMI findings and research are also published.
Advice emerges from data collected from all types of inspection.
Evidence of good practice is used to help the Government raise standards of education.