Official notice
Requirements for schools selected randomly for a short notice inspection in 2026
Schools in NSW may be selected for an inspection at short notice in 2026. Details can be found on the NESA website.
- Effective
- Immediately
- Reference
- 36/25
Who needs to read this?
- Principals and proprietors of non-government schools
- Representatives of systems of non-government schools
- Principals of government schools
- Directors, Educational Leadership
- Relevant directorates within the Department of Education
In 2026, selected schools will be inspected in relation to 2 curriculum requirements and 2 non-curriculum requirements.
See the NESA website for more information on the 2026 program regarding:
- the notice period
- the focus requirements that may be selected
- evidence to be available at an inspection
- findings and outcomes of an inspection.
For more information, contact:
Jason Cheers
Senior Inspector, Regulation of Schooling
jason.cheers@nesa.nsw.edu.au
Notice information
- Topic
- School registration