Caerphilly Observer
Member Sign in Manage Membership
Become a Member - no ads
Menu
  • News
    • Senedd
    • Business
    • Newport
    • Opinion
  • Sport
    • Rugby union
    • Football
  • Membership & Subscriptions
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • About
    • Advertise
  • Sponsored Content
Menu

Coronavirus: Estyn inspections suspended

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 13:13, Monday March 16th, 2020.
Last updated: 13:33, Monday March 16th, 2020

Schools watchdog Estyn has cancelled all inspections as of today, Monday, March 16.

The Glanynant Learning Centre (Pupil Referral Unit) in Pengam had been due an inspection today.

Estyn is the body which inspects the standards and quality of education and training providers in Wales.

In a letter on the Estyn website, Wales’ chief inspector Meilyr Rowlands said: “The suspension will continue until the current situation has passed or has changed significantly for the better. From our discussions with Care Inspectorate Wales, they have agreed that this suspension will also apply to our joint inspections of non-maintained nursery settings.

“I have made this decision to allow leaders and staff in all education and training providers, and those organisations who support them, to focus fully on the wellbeing of their learners, their staff and their families.  Providers are likely to see increased staff absence during this time. The decision to suspend inspection work will help maintain staffing levels by ensuring that peer and other inspectors are not out of their institutions at this important time.”

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

Latest News

  • More than a quarter of children have tooth decay, despite improvementsTuesday, February 24, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council's headquarters in Tredomen
    Council reserves expected to shrink by 75% over next two yearsTuesday, February 24, 2026
  • Memorial event to remember those lost during Covid-19 pandemicTuesday, February 24, 2026
  • NRW turn to horsepower for woodland workTuesday, February 24, 2026
  • Free St David’s Day tickets released for Caerphilly CastleTuesday, February 24, 2026
  • The revamped Senedd Siambr
    Senedd Members to return to revamped SiambrTuesday, February 24, 2026

Find out how the communities of Caerphilly County Borough get their names

Caerphilly

Legal & Public Notices

  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesFriday, February 6, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesFriday, January 23, 2026
  • Notice of application for a variation of a premises licence: Morgan Jones Bowling ClubThursday, January 15, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, January 8, 2026
© 2009-2026 Caerphilly Media Ltd, Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community Watford Road Caerphilly, CF83 1BJ. Incorporated in Wales No. 07604006.