Explanatory Notes

Learning and Skills Act 2000

2000 CHAPTER 21

28 July 2000

Overview of the Act

Part III - Inspections in England

31.This Part establishes the Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI), which will have responsibility for inspecting education provision for people from the age of 19 and for work-based training provision for all ages. This Part will also extend OFSTED’s remit to inspect provision for 16 to 19 year olds in schools and colleges. It will establish a common inspection framework and make arrangements for joint working in institutions where the inspectorates’ remits overlap.