Most teachers and principals are happy with the job done by school inspectors, according to a survey published today.
The study on behalf of the Inspectorate of the Department of Education and Science found high rates of satisfaction. Up to 150 inspectors travel to schools every year to assess the teaching standards of staff.
Minister for Education Mary Hanafin said she was pleased the work done by inspectors in schools was rated so highly.
"The Inspectorate is committed to ensuring the highest standards of service in its evaluative, advisory and policy development work. It is heartening to note that the work and the interpersonal skills of inspectors are so highly endorsed by schools and teachers."
In the Mori survey, 150 school principals and 539 teachers were sent questionnaires. Questions focused on evaluation procedures, quality of reporting and the professional relationships in school evaluations by inspectors.
A total of 94 per cent of principals were satisfied with professional relationships between inspectors and teachers. Some 89 per cent were satisfied with evaluation procedures, and 91 per cent were satisfied with reporting.
Some 93 per cent of teachers were satisfied with the professional relationship with inspectors, 88 per cent were satisfied with evaluation procedures, and 87 per cent were satisfied with reporting.