We had our second Policy, Performance and Review Panel (PPRP) Meeting of the session this afternoon. The panel is made up of elected members who are not part of the political administration. It’s their job to publically scrutinise the work of … Continue reading
As I reported on prior to the holidays I’ve been working on an on-line version of our 2006 Standards and Quality Report. I have to admit to being quite pleased with the results so far although it will remain a … Continue reading
I spoke to Professor Mike Pidd this morning about Soft Systems Methodology and public services. Mike was surprised that so few public services have taken up SSM as an approach to improve their practice. I came across an interesting article … Continue reading
I’ve pulled apart the most recent new-format HMIe inspection report of the education functions of Clackmannanshire Council undertaken in May 2006 THE CHILD AT THE CENTRE The various headings I’ve identified all feature in the actual report. It would be … Continue reading
Diary: Met our District HMIe Phil Denning this mrining with Alan Blackie. We try to schedule these meetings each term to reflect on a range of issues: today's agenda included: recent inspections; learning and teaching policy; our plans for curriculum … Continue reading
I've left a couple of comments on Ewan MacIntosh's blog regarding the teaching of languages. I would encourage others to leave a comment on his blog or just to consider leaving comments or participate in the discussions on any blog. … Continue reading
My life must be really sad because I had a great day today completing our Service Improvement Plan update and our Standards and Quality Report. Sheila McKendrick and I worked from 9.15-4.00 with the documents projected onto a screen via … Continue reading
Schools back today but no apparent problems. On Friday I worked on guidelines for development planning in East Lothian. The following are some of the key points: The reasons for redrafting the guidance can be summarised in the following: * … Continue reading
7.30-10.30 In early to do some preparation work for a number of bits and pieces to come this week. 11.00-1.30 Met with Colin Sutherland, HT North Berwick High School, Liz McLean, ELC architect and Ian Fullerton, Legend. We were talking … Continue reading
Friday 11th November 8.30-9.45am Education Officers Meeting school based issues were shared and discussed. This meeting is proving very useful in helping us all to keep abreast of whats happening in our schools. We discussed the issue of long … Continue reading