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NATIONAL PRIORITIES IN EDUCATION: Performance Report 2003
ANNEX 1 - NATIONAL PRIORITIES PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND QUALITY INDICATORS
The following measures were in place when the actions described in the report were carried out.
NATIONAL PRIORITY 1
To raise standards of educational attainment for all in schools, especially in the core skills of literacy and numeracy, and to achieve better levels in national measures of achievement including examination results.
Outcome 1: Raised standards of educational attainment for all, especially in the core skills of numeracy and literacy
| Primary school measures/indicators | Secondary school measures/indicators | Education authority measures/indicators |
1.1.A | % of combined P3, P4, P6 and P7 rolls meeting or exceeding the appropriate 5-14 level for their age - reading, writing and maths - targets to be set. | | EA targets calculated from schools' targets. |
1.1.B | | % of S2 who have met or exceeded level E in reading, writing and maths, by the end of S2 - targets to be set. | EA targets calculated from schools' targets. |
1.1.C | | % of original S4 cohort who, by the end of S6, have attained SCQF level 3 or better in English and Maths - target to be set. | EA targets calculated from schools' targets. |
1.1.D | | | % of schools which have met all their IEP targets. |
Outcome 2: Improved examination results
| Primary school measures/indicators | Secondary school measures/indicators | Education authority measures/indicators |
1.2.A | | % of original S4 cohort who, by the end of S6, have attained 5+ awards at SCQF level 3 or better (3 year average). | EA targets calculated from schools' targets. |
1.2.B | | As above, at SCQF level 4 or better - target to be set. | EA targets calculated from schools' targets. |
1.2.C | | As above, at SCQF level 5 or better - target to be set | EA targets calculated from schools' targets. |
1.2.D | | As above, 1+ awards at SCQF level 6 or better - target to be set. | EA targets calculated from schools' targets. |
1.2.E | | As above, 3+ awards at SCQF level 6 or better - target to be set. | EA targets calculated from schools' targets. |
1.2.F | | As above, 5+ awards at SCQF level 6 or better - target to be set. | EA targets calculated from schools' targets. |
1.2.G | Overall quality of attainment (HGIOS) | EA summary of schools' evaluation required. |
1.2.H | Expectations and promoting achievement (HGIOS) | EA summary of schools' evaluation required. |
NATIONAL PRIORITY 2
To support and develop the skills of teachers, the self-discipline of pupils and to enhance school environments so that they are conducive to teaching and learning.
Outcome 1: Continuing professional development of teachers' skills
| Primary school measures/indicators | Secondary school measures/indicators | Education authority measures/indicators |
2.1.A | New measure of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in development in the light of CPD Framework |
2.1.B | Staff review and development (HGIOS) | EA summary of schools' evaluation required. |
Outcome 2: Increased self-discipline of pupils
| Primary school measures/indicators | Secondary school measures/indicators | Education authority measures/indicators |
2.2.A | Levels of attendance - targets to be set. | EA targets calculated from schools' targets. |
2.2.B | | | Number of days lost per 1000 pupils through exclusion - targets to be set separately for primary and secondary sectors. |
2.2.C | Number and % of pupils participating in buddying, mentoring or similar schemes to be locally defined as appropriate. | EA summary of schools' activities. |
2.2.D | Climate and relationships (HGIOS) | EA summary of schools' evaluation. |
Outcome 3: Enhanced school environments which are more conducive to teaching and learning
| Primary school measures/indicators | Secondary school measures/indicators | Education authority measures/indicators |
2.3.A | | | Pupil:adult ratio in primary schools - target to be set. |
2.3.B | | | % of schools (primary and secondary separately) classified as Health Promoting Schools - no target. |
2.3.C | | | % of schools (primary and secondary separately) with quality award or applying a quality model - no target. |
2.3.D | Accommodation and facilities report to include number of schools with pupil support bases (HGIOS) | EA summary of schools' evaluation. |
NATIONAL PRIORITY 3
To promote equality and help every pupil benefit from education with particular regard paid to pupils with disabilities and special educational needs, and to Gaelic and lesser used languages.
Outcome 1: Every pupil benefits from education
| Primary school measures/indicators | Secondary school measures/indicators | Education authority measures/indicators |
3.1.A | | | Number and % of 'looked after' young people leaving care who have attained SCQF level 3 or above in English and maths - target to be set (national targets already exist). |
3.1.B | | | The average tariff score of the lowest attaining S4 pupils in the authority - target to be set (national targets already exist). |
3.1.C | | | % of pupils (primary and secondary sectors separately) who are entitled to free school meals and % who take them up. |
3.1.D | Equality and fairness (HGIOS) | EA summary of schools' evaluation. |
3.1.E | | % of schools adopting the New Community School approach. |
Outcome 2: Every pupil benefits from education, with particular regard paid to pupils with disabilities and special educational needs.
| Primary school measures/indicators | Secondary school measures/indicators | Education authority measures/indicators |
3.2.A | | | New measure on access to education for pupils with disabilities is under development. |
3.2.B | | | Breakdown of placement of primary and secondary school pupils with SEN (special unit, mainstream etc.) by proportion of time spent there. |
3.2.C | Learning support (HGIOS) | EA summary of schools' evaluation. |
3.2.D | Implementation of legislation relating to SEN and disabilities (HGIOS) | EA summary of schools' evaluation. |
3.2.E | Placement of pupils with SEN and disabilities (HGIOS) | EA summary of schools' evaluation. |
Outcome 3: Every pupil benefits from education, with particular regard paid to Gaelic and lesser used languages.
| Primary school measures/indicators | Secondary school measures/indicators | Education authority measures/indicators |
3.3.A | | | Number and % of written requests for Gaelic medium teaching met within the authority or elsewhere, by academic year. |
NATIONAL PRIORITY 4
To work with parents to teach pupils respect for self and one another and their interdependence with other members of their neighbourhood and society and teach them the duties and responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society.
Outcome 1: Increased respect for self and others
| Primary school measures/indicators | Secondary school measures/indicators | Education authority measures/indicators |
4.1.A | | % of original S4 cohort who achieved the core skill Working with Others in new NQ framework by the end of S6 at levels 3, 4, 5 and 6 - targets to be set. | EA targets calculated from schools' targets. |
4.1.B | Personal and social development (HGIOS) | EA summary of schools' evaluation. |
Outcome 2: Increased awareness of interdependence with other members of their neighbourhood and increased awareness of the duties and responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society.
| Primary school measures/indicators | Secondary school measures/indicators | Education authority measures/indicators |
4.2.A | New measure on the links between schools and the local community is in development, and will reflect the recommendations of the Community Planning Taskforce. |
4.2.B | | % of original S4 cohort who achieved the core skill Communication in new NQ framework by the end of S6 at levels 3, 4, 5 and 6 - targets to be set. | EA targets calculated from schools' targets. |
4.2.C | | | % of schools participating in the Eco Schools Award or similar accredited environmental award. |
4.2.D | New measure on citizenship is in development. |
4.2.E | Partnership with parents, the School Board and the community (HGIOS) | EA summary of schools' evaluation. |
NATIONAL PRIORITY 5
To equip pupils with the foundation skills, attitudes and expectations necessary to prosper in a changing society and to encourage creativity and ambition.
Outcome 1: Pupils are equipped with the necessary foundation skills, attitudes and expectations to prosper in a changing society.
| Primary school measures/indicators | Secondary school measures/indicators | Education authority measures/indicators |
5.1.A | | % of original S4 cohort who achieved the core skills IT and Problem Solving in new NQ framework, by the end of S6 at levels 3, 4, 5 and 6 - targets to be set. | EA targets calculated from schools' targets. |
5.1.B | | % of school leavers destined for employment, training, education (higher and further) and other - target to be set for Higher Education. | EA targets calculated from schools' targets. |
5.1.C | Proportion of pupils from P1 to P7 participating in cultural, sporting and learning activities outside the core curriculum - type of activities to be locally defined as appropriate. | Proportion of pupils from S1 to S6 participating in cultural, sporting and learning activities outside the core curriculum - type of activities to be locally defined as appropriate. | EA summary of schools' evaluation. |
5.1.D | Pupils' learning experiences (HGIOS) | EA summary of schools' evaluation. |
5.1.E | New measure reflecting the range and provision of physical activity, including sport, offered by schools is in development; waiting on recommendations of Physical Activity Task Force. |
5.1.F | Range of education for work and enterprise activities offered to pupils from P1 to P7 - type of activities to be defined locally. | Range of education for work and enterprise activities offered to pupils from S1 to S6 - type of activities to be defined locally. | EA summary of schools' activities. |
Outcome 2: Increased levels of creativity and ambition in young people
| Primary school measures/indicators | Secondary school measures/indicators | Education authority measures/indicators |
5.2.A | New measure to be developed after additional consultation with key stakeholders. |
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