Formal Intervention Process

Every School a Good School (ESaGS) – A Policy for School Improvement includes a requirement to provide focused support for schools which, as a result of inspection by the Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI), are found to be offering less than satisfactory provision for their pupils.  This support is provided through the Formal Intervention Process (FIP).

Through the FIP, the school receives tailored support from the relevant Education and Library Board, supported where appropriate by the relevant sectoral body.  The school commits to working to deliver an agreed action plan to address the areas for improvement identified in the inspection report.  The action plan is quality-assured by the ETI.  The ETI will monitor and report on the school's progress in addressing the areas for improvement.

The focus throughout this process is on ensuring that pupils receive the highest possible quality of teaching and learning so that they can achieve their full potential.

Further information on the Formal Intervention Process can be found at Annex C to the policy document Every School a Good School – A Policy for School Improvement PDF 705KB

In reference to Annex C, it should be noted that currently, the roles assigned to the Education and Skills Authority (ESA) are undertaken by the relevant Education and Library Board, supported where appropriate by the relevant sectoral body.

The following link provides a List of Schools in the Formal Intervention Process.