This book provides an overview and
discussion of the evidence base of effective school inspections; reflecting on issues
of validity and reliability of school inspections in relation to school
effectiveness research, unintended consequences and emergent roles and
responsibilities of Inspectorates of Education. Chapters include findings from systematic
literature reviews and primary research while also presenting a range of
practical examples from inspections systems from all over the world. The book
provides relevant background materials for Inspectorates of Education who aim
to improve the effectiveness of their systems and working methods, as well as clear
examples for researchers aiming to analyse and understand the effectiveness of
these systems. The final chapter reflects on changes in the current
education landscape and discusses newer models of school inspections that fit
within a more decentralized inspection system.