An inspection report in May revealed unsatisfactory performance at Ysgol Maesydre, and education body Estyn has been monitoring the school on a termly basis.

BBC: Ysgol Maesydre in Welshpool

The leaders of school inspection body Ofsted have met in York to discuss the poor performance of some of the region's secondary schools.

BBC: England

The department said HSE's approach was to focus inspection on priority sectors and target them on specific activities in other sectors where there is evidence of poor performance.

BBC: Tayside and Central Scotland