We’ve completed the template which schools can use to complete their Standards and Quality report. The background and rationale behind to this development can be accessed here We will be launching the new format for all schools on the … Continue reading
We have been trying to use this blogging platform to fulfil our statutory obligation to complete our Standards and Quality Report on education in East Lothian. The reasons for exploring this format were threefold: improve accessibility to the report; cut down on environmental … Continue reading
I’ve been working on our Departmental Standards and Quality Report. I’m trying to set up a template which can be used by schools – with a view to reducing workload but improving the impact it makes. One of the other … Continue reading
The schools are on their October break. I’m working on two major tasks this week. Firstly our department’s Standards and Quality report and secondly, some research and reflection on Curriculum for Excellence Im taking a similar approach towards the departments … Continue reading
Curriculum for Excellence Building the Curriculum 5 a Framework for Assessment: Quality Assurance and Moderation – which must win the title for one of the longest titles for any educationally related paper – sets out the practiuces and purposes of quality assurance … Continue reading
John McCann, Director of Next Practice at Scotland’s Colleges, has kindly provided me with a piece on the development of Scotland’s Colleges from their Incorporation in 1993 when they gained their own autonomy. I will be returning to this … Continue reading
Professor Richard Teese At the recent Association of Directors of Education (ADES) conference I listened to Professor Richard Teese via a videoconferencing link provided through GLOW. Teese led the OECD report into the Quality and Equity of Scottish Education. The theme … Continue reading
I still haven’t received my copy of the The OECD report of Quality and Equity of Education in Scotland but I accessed the read only version as advised by John Connell. I’ve had to type up the following – as … Continue reading
We are constantly working to improve our communication strategies. We’ve had a go at drawing these elements together into one overall strategy. Service Improvement – communication and monitoring strategy 1. Staff Service Improvement Plan Formal Update – once per … Continue reading
Phil Denning, our District HMIe Inspector, gave a presentation this morning to our Head Teachers on the new school inspection process which came into effect at the beginning of this term. The key change in the inspection model is indicated in … Continue reading