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| Raising Standards - Setting Targets |
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Schools Support Pack |
| Appendix - Linking quantitative and qualitative self-evaluation |
| Some issues arising from the evaluation of quantitative attainment information may indicate that there are general issues within the school which should be followed up. Qualitative performance indicators from How good is our school? can help here. |
| 1. If attainment is generally below expectations, consider: |
| Evaluate using performance indicators: | ||
| Are 5-14 Guidelines, including those on
assessment, being implemented effectively? Are teachers aware of the standards expected? |
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Quality of courses or programmes 1.3 Quality of teachers' planning 3.1 Quality of the teaching process 3.4 Assessment as part of teaching |
| 2. If attainment in classes of similar composition at the same stage is noticeably different, consider: |
| Evaluate using performance indicators: | ||
| Is there consistency of teaching practice
across all classes at that stage? Is monitoring being carried out effectively? |
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Quality of the teaching process 3.2 Quality of pupils' learning 6.5 Effectiveness and deployment of staff 6.6 Staff development and appraisal 7.1 Self-evaluation |
| 3. If some groups of pupils consistently under-attain, consider: |
| Evaluate using performance indicators: | ||
| Are the needs of all pupils being met equally well? |
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Quality of the teaching process 3.2 Quality of pupils' learning 3.3 Meeting pupils' needs 4.5 Effectiveness of learning support |
| 4. If attainment has risen or fallen significantly over time, consider: |
| Evaluate using performance indicators: | ||
| Have there been significant changes in
the school or department? Have new initiatives been implemented effectively? |
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Quality of courses or programmes 7.1 Self-evaluation 7.2 The development plan 7.3 Implementing the development plan 7.4 Effectiveness of leadership 7.5 Effectiveness of promoted staff and senior teachers |
| 5. If attainment is better at some stages than at others, consider: |
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| Is development of the curriculum and of
learning and teaching approaches consistent across the
school? Is monitoring being carried out effectively? |
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Quality of courses or programmes 3.1 Quality of the teaching process 3.2 Quality of pupils' learning 6.5 Effectiveness and deployment of staff 7.1 Self-evaluation |
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