BEST’s provision in Wales was inspected by Estyn at the end of September 2009.

The Reporting Inspector complimented members of staff for their advocacy of BEST at the time of the inspection, along with the quality of evidence provided and professionalism of the staff involved.

The result from the inspection reflects the continuing journey of improvement within BEST and the efforts of all the BEST staff, to keep BEST as the leading training provider, for our sector.

Our inspection report has now been officially published, and is on the ESTYN website.

If you would like to read more, please click on the link below:

www.estyn.gov.uk/inspection_reports/BEST_September_2009.pdf

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