School inspections are changing: shape what’s next

We’re reviewing how school inspections work in Scotland - and we want your views.

This consultation is a key part of the education inspectorate system-wide review of school inspections. It will inform how we strengthen inspection as a driver of improvement and public assurance on the quality of education.

Your feedback will shape how we make inspections fairer, more transparent, and more focused on what matters most for children and young people.

The downloadable version of this consultation can be found below:

PDF file: School inspections are changing: shape what's next -consultation paper (42 KB)

Consultation survey

We are inviting responses to this consultation using the Scottish Government’s consultation hub, Citizen Space. The wider survey, School inspections are changing : Shape what’s next and the children and young people survey, School inspections are changing: Shape what’s next: the views of children and young people are now available.

You can save and return to your responses while the consultation is still open. The survey will close on Wednesday, 26 November 2025.