The Inspectorate, through Preparation for Teaching and Learning (updated 2023) and the Looking at Our School quality framework, makes clear that inspectors evaluate the quality of learning, progression, and reflective practice, rather than the volume of written plans or lists of activities. These documents explicitly state that inspectors do not expect excessive documentation, detailed activity logs, or repetition of curriculum content, but instead look for evidence that teaching is responsive to learners’ needs and informed by ongoing professional judgement. This principle is particularly relevant for Special Education Teachers, whose work is needs-led, flexible, and often non-curricular in nature. Accordingly, effective SET Cuntais Míosúla focus on what pupils have learned, how provision has supported progress, and how teaching will be adjusted next, rather than describing activities undertaken or attempting to demonstrate curriculum coverage.
So, focus on learning progress and professional judgement over activity description or curriculum coverage when writing your inputs.
