Inspection Skills Training
Develop your skills as a leader with Inspection Skills Training from Etio (part of Tribal Group plc) - acquire the skills and competencies of a high-quality inspector.
"The training was comprehensive and covers all critical aspects necessary for conducting effective and insightful evaluations. It ensures that inspectors are well-prepared and knowledgeable about the standards and criteria they need to assess. The course leader's expertise helps trainees understand the nuances of school inspections and the importance of each aspect of the evaluation process."
– July 2024 participant
Who should attend
This intensive course is for senior leaders working in a wide variety of education settings. It aims to develop participants’ understanding and knowledge of inspection/ external review. The training also builds on their skills of evaluation, focusing on learning and the learner. As a result, participants should acquire the skills and competencies of a high-quality inspector and be able to further their careers as leaders and/or effective reviewers of provision and outcomes in schools.
"The content was clear, practical, and engaging, with a strong balance between theory and real-life application. The trainer demonstrated deep expertise and encouraged meaningful interaction throughout the session. Overall, the training exceeded my expectations and provided valuable insights that I can even implement in my leadership job."
– June 2025 participant
Participants looking to learn the course in Arabic can register for the Arabic course here.
When
The course runs for 4 days, and all training days run 09:00 – 17:00 daily, UAE time
Currently available course dates:
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- 25, 26 Oct and 1, 2 Nov 2025
- 6,7 Dec and 13-14 Dec 2025
2026: - 31 Jan, 1 Feb & 7, 8 Feb 2026
- 11, 12 April & 18, 19 April 2026
- 30, 31 May & 6, 7 June 2026
- 15, 16 August & 22, 23 August 2026
- 3, 4 October & 10, 11 October 2026
- 28, 29 November & 5, 6 December 2026
- Further course dates coming soon
Please note: the class capacity is 15 Max, and registration will be closed once we reach 15, late comers will be added to the waiting list.
(We will be publishing further dates in the coming months. If you are interested in hearing about such courses, please indicate this on the form opposite by choosing "A future date")
There will be four sessions per day and each one will run for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes over the four days of training. All sessions will be delivered online using the Microsoft Teams platform. (You do not need a Microsoft Teams licence to participate.)
Learning Objectives
The training aims to provide participants with the knowledge, understanding, skills and competencies required to make robust evaluations and inspect effectively in schools. By the end of the training participants will be able to:
- evaluate the effectiveness of a school using an inspection framework, in a time-limited way;
- understand the inspection process and the importance of the team working together to produce a secure evidence base that will stand up to scrutiny;
- gather and record first-hand evidence against a framework;
- provide evidence-based feedback to different stakeholders;
- summarise, triangulate and synthesise a wide range of evidence, as part of ‘evidence trails’ that will contribute to the written report;
- understand the importance of adherence to the Inspectors Code of Conduct.
"The training exceeded my expectations. I now feel more confident in evaluating schools, formulating deep-dive questions, and writing evaluative comments grounded in impact and evidence."
– June 2025 participant
Your Trainer
Peter Callow has had a distinguished career. He started out as a teacher, quickly progressed to be a principal in three very different schools and then held a variety of senior management roles to provide school improvement services within Local Authorities in the UK. Peter has worked with Etio (formerly Tribal Education Services) since 2006. He has extensive experience in the Middle East and in the UK, having held responsibility for Etio's review and monitoring services.
For clients such as Ofsted in the UK, and ADEK in the Middle East, Peter has designed and developed frameworks and inspection protocols and has trained teams in their use. Peter is experienced in leading monitoring and evaluation services across a variety of settings, including schools, colleges, training providers, and early years providers. An accomplished trainer, Peter designs training materials, facilitates training and associated assessment and quality assures training delivered by others..
"Peter was absolutely amazing - he was so professional, knowledgeable and supportive. I feel so much more confident in lesson observations and supporting student learning.”
– July 2021 participant
Why Etio?
Etio has been responsible for conducting school inspections around the world since 2004. Our work has seen us develop Inspection Skills in the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Saudi Arabia.
"The training was very well structured and executed, and helped me gain some great insights into lesson observation and report writing."
– May 2025 participant
A 20% discount is available when registering a group of 5 or more participants from one entity/organisation.
