5.13 Effective internal quality assurance systems, combined with regular independent inspections against a consistent framework of standards, are critical to raising quality and achievement and reducing drop-out rates. We propose now to build on the best practice which already exists and harmonise post-16 inspection arrangements across schools, further education colleges, LEAs' adult education and training providers. We will work with inspectors and providers and consult widely to develop a national framework and common procedures and marking systems. We propose to publish appropriate performance indicators and targets for individual providers.