However, a sample of subjects are inspected, always including English and mathematics, and either a science or modern languages. A selection of other subjects is inspected, as are arrangements for the care, welfare and support for pupils. Subjects other than English and mathematics are inspected in a number that is sufficient to provide a representative national sample over a period of time. This allows us to produce national subject-based reports periodically. I am moving to a new area in Scotland.
Local authorities are responsible for providing education.
You should contact your local council to provide you free of charge with information on specific schools. Subject to availability, HMI can provide you with an inspection report on schools which have been inspected. A few months after an inspection, the Director of Education and the headteacher produce an action plan, indicating how they intend to act on the main points for action highlighted in the HMI report. Details of this action plan are issued to parents by the school. About 2 years after each inspection, Inspectors visit the school again, to see what progress has been made, and publish a further report.