Local authorities have a duty to seek to improve the quality of education and raise standards.
An inspection will evaluate how well schools in your council area are being supported and challenged to improve standards of education and how well the council's staff and other resources achieve Best Value in helping schools. Overall, it will evaluate how well education in the area is being managed for the benefit of the community. Inspections evaluate existing performance and identify points for action where improvement is needed. Inspection teams will include an experienced education officer from another authority to provide an additional professional view. Staff from Audit Scotland will also be members of the inspection team.