Definition: A non-ministerial government department established under the Education (Schools) Act 1992 to take responsibility for the inspection of all schools in Wales. (The English equivalent is Ofsted). Their professional arm is formed by Her Majesty's Inspectors (HMI).

Category: ALN

Credit: Dept for Education

Source: http://www.education.gov.uk/a0013104/glossary-of-special-educational-needs-sen-terminology