IMPROVEMENT PLANNInG
2009-2010
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Overview of Priorities 2009-2010
Area and QI
Target
Delivery of Education
 Develop our curriculum
to make it dynamic,
innovative and flexible
and so meet the needs
of all our learners.
 Further improve the
quality
of
pupils’
learning
experiences
through the effective use
of ICT, including GLOW
 Further improve the
quality
of
pupils’
learning
experiences
through the use of a
greater range of AfL
strategies, including the
expansion of the role of
Teacher
Learning
Communities.
 To better meet the needs
of all learners and
especially those for
whom a range of factors
may be barriers to
learning and success.
The Curriculum
Delivery of Education
Teaching for Effective
Learning
Delivery of Education
Assessment for Learning
Delivery of Education
Meeting Learning Needs
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Pages
3&4
5&6
7&8
9 &10
Improvement Priority
Delivery of Education – The Curriculum
Link to Education Service Plan
Overall Responsibility
4a2: 4b1
E Muir
Target
Impact on Learners
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1
To continue to develop our young people as successful learners, confident
individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors through the
development of a curriculum which is dynamic, innovative and flexible to
meet the needs of all our learners – in line with the national development,
CfE.
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Timescale
Continuity and progression in their learning will be a
feature of our pupils’ experiences
Our pupils will be able to demonstrate creativity, will
be enterprising and will be better prepared for the
world of work and their future careers.
Our pupils will benefit from course and programmes
that are stimulating, challenging, relevant and
enjoyable.
Our pupils will be able to make connections within and
across their learning.
June 2010 and beyond
Measures of Success
curriculum audit, programmes of study, teachers’ plans, classroom observations, pupil evaluations, staff evaluations, overall levels of attainment and achievement, levels of
engagement, levels of motivation, ethos.
Resource Requirements
access to national documentation, guidance and direction from the local authority, planning time
Staff Development
familiarisation with key national documentation, CPD on school day structures, curriculum structures, timetabling for senior managers
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Action Section
1a
Tasks/Action Required
1
audit, refine and develop our current S1
curriculum to ensure it is fit for purpose for August
2010
2
improve articulation and progression for learners
at the P7/S1 transition point.
3
build on and extend cross curricular and
interdisciplinary learning for all pupils
4
supported by local authority guidance and
direction, develop existing school day patterns,
curriculum structures, timetabling , as appropriate
5
integrate the new National Assessment
Framework principles and practices
6
continue to work in partnership to support the
development of skills for life and work in our
young people (winter leavers’ and vocational
programmes, employer engagement)
Timescale
by…..)
Resource Requirements
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June 2010
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June 2010
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Subject related CfE Experiences and
Outcomes
Literacy, Numeracy and HWB
Experiences and Outcomes
Planning time both internally and with
a number of agencies
National Assessment documentation
Person
Responsible
each PT
DHT
PTs
Monitoring and Evaluation Arrangements
 SMT will audit departmental
programmes of study both
individually and collectively by
February 2010
 Regular audit of practice by
each PT across the department
 Regular monitoring of
departmental minutes by SMT
June 2010 and
beyond
PTs
June 2010 and
beyond
SMT
 Pupil, parent, staff
questionnaires/feedback sheets
will be analysed to allow
adjustments or amendments to
be made as appropriate
PTs
 Scrutiny of course options
audited against progression
pathways etc
June 2010 and
beyond
 Planning time
 Finance
SMT
June 2010 and
beyond
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Improvement Priority
Link to Education Service Plan
Overall Responsibility
4a2
G Birnie
Delivery of Education –Teaching for Effective Learning
Target
Impact on Learners
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2
To further improve the quality of pupils’ learning experiences across the
school through effective use of ICT, including GLOW
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Timescale
Pupils’ learning experiences/opportunities will be
enhanced through access to a greater range of
resources, including marking schemes and extension
tasks
Pupils will be more engaged with their learning through
an ability to self and peer assess homework outwith
school hours
Pupils will be more engaged with their learning through
a facility whereby teachers can provide immediate
feedback during out of school hours
June 2010
Measures of Success
classroom observations, pupil evaluations, staff evaluations, quality of homework, teacher records, overall levels of attainment and achievement, levels of engagement, levels
of motivation, ethos.
Resource Requirements
access to appropriate ICT facilities, staff time for uploading documentation and accessing GLOW groups, hard copy for those unable to access facility
Staff Development
familiarisation with GLOW facilities including methods of access and upload
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Action Section
2a
Tasks/Action Required
1
All departments will increase the range of
teaching and learning strategies employed in the
classroom including the use of ICT and in
particular GLOW (see worked example
previously issued)
2
Each department will realise the potential of
Glow by integrating its features (Glowmeet,
Glowchat) into its planning for effective learning
and teaching.
3
Timescale
by…..)
June 2010
June 2010
Resource Requirements
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Access to technology
CPD where relevant
Planning time
Person
Responsible
PT
PT
Monitoring and Evaluation Arrangements
 Monitoring of teachers’ plans by
PT and SMT
 Termly classroom observations
 Monitoring of progress by the
Glow mentor and the Glow
Development Group
 Annual report by Glow Mentor
 Pupil, parent, staff
questionnaires/feedback sheets
will be analysed to allow
adjustments or amendments to
be made
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5
6
6
Improvement Priority
Link to Education Service Plan
Overall Responsibility
4a2
G Birnie
Delivery of Education – Assessment for Learning
Target
Impact on Learners
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3
To further improve the quality of pupils’ learning experiences across the school
through
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more consistent use of assessment for learning strategies.
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the further development of Teacher Learning Communities.
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Timescale
Pupils will benefit from a stimulating learning
environment in which there is a range of skilful and well
paced teaching and learning approaches
Pupils’ learning experiences and opportunities will be
enhanced through the embedding of the five key
strategies of formative assessment.
Pupils will be more engaged with their learning and
take greater responsibility through the positive impact
of high quality written and oral feedback, exit passes,
self and peer assessment, comment only marking etc
Levels of pupil motivation will improve.
Attainment and achievement will improve.
June 2010
Measures of Success
classroom observations, pupil evaluations, staff evaluations, quality of classwork, teacher records, overall levels of attainment and achievement, levels of engagement, levels of
motivation, ethos.
Resource Requirements
commitment to participation in the departmental and cross curricular TLCs: time for meetings: TLC leaders require to access LA meetings
Staff Development
regular familiarisation with strategies: access to key documentation via TLC leaders.
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3a
Tasks/Action Required
1
All departments will integrate an increased
number of AfL strategies (active learning,
formative assessment) into their learning and
teaching practices.
2
Each department will establish a GlowGroup link
with at least one other department to create a
larger TLC group and to exchange TLC strategy
ideas and experiences.
3
All departments to feature TLC on departmental
meeting agendas twice monthly
4
All departmental staff to submit a second TLC
action plan
5
continue to develop a more interdisciplinary
approach to the composition of TLCs
Action Section
Timescale
by…..)
Resource Requirements
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June 2010
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November 09
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Commitment to participation in the
departmental TLC:
Time in collegiate calendar,
departmental meetings:
TLC leaders require to access LA
meetings
CPD as appropriate
Access to technology
Person
Responsible
PT
PT
Monitoring and Evaluation Arrangements
 Monitoring of DM agendas by
SMT
 SMT monitoring via quality
calendar
 Bi-monthly monitoring of
departmental minutes
from August 09
onwards
PT
October 09
PT
 Monitoring of individual teacher
action plans by PTs and TLC
leaders
 DHTs will access Glow Groups to
monitor progress
 Analysis of staff
questionnaires/feedback
from August 09
onwards
DHT
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Improvement Priority
Delivery of Education – Meeting Learners’ Needs
Link to Education Service Plan
Overall Responsibility
4a1: 4a2
A McCloy/J Swan
Target
4
Impact on Learners
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To better meet the needs of all learners, including those for whom the learning
environment, family circumstances, disability or health needs or social and
emotional factors may be a barrier to learning
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Timescale
Learning activities are matched to needs and support
and challenge learners to maximise progress
Pupils’ learning experiences and opportunities will be
enhanced through a more proactive approach to
meeting their needs.
Pupil potential will be maximised through effective
deployment of personnel and partnership working.
Pupils will be more engaged with their learning and
take greater responsibility for it.
Levels of pupil motivation will improve.
Attainment and achievement will improve.
June 2010
Measures of Success
classroom observations, pupil evaluations, staff evaluations, quality of classwork, teacher records, overall levels of attainment and achievement, levels of engagement, levels of
motivation, ethos.
Resource Requirements
planning time: audit tool: time for discussions with a range of personnel, including pupils and parents: staffing.
Staff Development
CPD for staff: information for staff on current research.
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Action Section
4a
Tasks/Action Required
1
continue to develop the effectiveness and role of
the School Liaison Group in meeting pupils’ needs
2
review the role of all staff who have key
involvement in supporting pupils’ learning
3
work with the local authority to establish an
alternative learning environment for those pupils
who, for a range of reasons, experience
difficulties and challenges in their learning.
Timescale
by…..)
June 2010
Resource Requirements
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Questionnaires
Audit
Time for discussion and meetings
June 2010
June 2010
Person
Responsible
DHT
SMT
PTSfL
PTs Guid
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Staffing
Accommodation
Time for Planning
Monitoring and Evaluation Arrangements
 Monitoring of SLG agendas and
minutes by SMT
 Analysis of staff, pupil and
parent questionnaires/feedback
 Minutes of meetings
HT
DHT
PTSfL
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