Your step-by-step roadmap to successful school inspections in the UAE!

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School inspections in the UAE can seem complex, but with the right preparation, they can become transformative opportunities for growth. Designed by Dr. Catherine O’Farrell, an award-winning school inspector and education expert, this comprehensive guide is your essential companion for navigating the UAE school inspection process with confidence.

What’s inside?

This guide provides a clear, actionable framework to help you:

Understand the UAE school inspection framework and its key domains.
Build internal capacity for compliance and foster a culture of excellence.
Plan a thorough self-evaluation process and present impactful documentation.
Focus on improving student outcomes and achieve lasting school improvement.
Prepare for on-site inspections with confidence and clarity.

Why you need this guide

Whether you’re striving for an “Outstanding” rating or working towards improvement, this guide equips school leaders with practical tools and insights to excel at every stage of the inspection process.

Start your journey towards school inspection success and get a detailed walkthrough of these steps by Dr. Catherine O’Farrell. Watch session recordings of the UAE school inspection series.

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Catherine O'Farrell

Catherine O'Farrell is one of the founders of Incluzun.com, an organisation supporting people of determination in a holistic way across the MENA region. Catherine has been working in education and inclusion for almost 20 years, she has degrees in Education, Psychology and a masters in Engineering. She is passionate about developing opportunities for children with individual needs. She is an award winning, international school inspector, has been a Group Head for some of the region's largest educational providers and has worked with international and national committees from the Global Sustainability Network to the Ministry of Education here in the UAE to push for a more sustainable and inclusive world. Catherine has spoken at UNESCO, representing the Committee for Inclusive Education in the Gulf, she is a regular media contributor and conference speaker.

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Simplifying School Inspections in the UAE: A Step-by-Step Guide

School inspections in the UAE can seem complex, but with the right preparation, they can become transformative opportunities for growth. Designed by Dr. Catherine O’Farrell, an award-winning school inspector and education expert, this comprehensive guide is your essential companion for navigating the UAE school inspection process with confidence.