Quality indicators help schools, education authorities and inspectors to judge what is
good and what needs to be improved in the work of the school. You can find these
quality indicators in the publication How good is our school?1. Quality indicators for the
nursery class can be found in the publication Child at the Centre2. Following the
inspection of each school, the Scottish Government gathers evaluations of three
important quality indicators to keep track of how well all Scottish schools are doing.
The Care Inspectorate publishes quality grades to inform people and the Scottish
Government about the quality of care services. Awarding grades at inspections is aimed
at encouraging providers to identify and address areas for improvement. The Care
Inspectorate also uses the grades to ensure its inspection activity is targeted and
proportionate. The grades at inspection are awarded against four quality themes, details
of which can be found on the Care Inspectorate website.
Here are Education Scotland’s evaluations for Knightswood Secondary School.
Improvements in performance
Learners’ experiences
Meeting learning needs
good
very good
very good
We also evaluated the following aspects of the work of the school.
The curriculum
Improvement through self-evaluation
very good
very good
Here are the Care Inspectorate’s gradings for the care accommodation at Dalrymple
Hall.
Quality of care and support
Quality of environment
Quality of staffing
Quality of management and leadership
good
adequate
adequate
good
At the last inspection that was conducted by the Care Inspectorate, there were eight
recommendations and five requirements. Seven recommendations and four
requirements have since been fully addressed. Outstanding issues relating to
communication and a supervision policy are carried forward in this letter.
1
How good is our school? The Journey to Excellence: part 3, HM Inspectorate of Education, 2007,
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/Images/HowgoodisourschoolJtEpart3_tcm4-684258.pdf
2
The Child at the Centre (2), Self-Evaluation in the early years, HM Inspectorate of Education, 2007,
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/inspectionandreview/Images/catcseey_tcm4-712692.pdf.
Please note that the term “adequate” in these documents has been replaced with “satisfactory”.
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Transforming lives through learning
We have made three further requirements and two further recommendations as a
result of this inspection.
Requirements
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
The provider must ensure that a high standard of cleanliness is achieved and
maintained within all showering, bathing and toilet areas.
The provider must ensure that the manager is supernumerary.
The provider must ensure that clear lines of communication, responsibility and
accountability are established between the schools and the residence and must
ensure that the role of Registered Manager is clearly defined, understood and
agreed.
Recommendations


The service should involve the School Nurse in reviewing improved procedures
relating to medications.
The service should explore models of staff supervision with colleagues in social
work servcies.
A notification from the Care Inspectorate will be sent to the Provider to complete an
action plan to address the Requirements and Recommendations made as a result of
this inspection.
A copy of the full letter is available on the Education Scotland website at
http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/inspectionandreview/reports/school/primsec/Kn
ightswoodSecondarySchoolGlasgowCity.asp
2
A sample of parents, children and young people, and all members of staff were invited to give their views of the school using a pre-inspection questionnaire. Their views informed the inspection process, including the nature of discussions in a number of
meetings. Strengths and issues identified were explored by the inspection team, and the findings are included in the inspection report. The following information gives the statistical detail from those that returned questionnaires.
Parent Questionnaire Summary
Knightswood Secondary School
8435634
350
88
25%
National response rate
Q13
Q12
Q11
Q10
Q9
Q8
Q7
Q6
37%
Percentage %
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q12
Q13
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
The school helps my child to be more confident.
My child enjoys learning at school.
My child’s learning is progressing well.
My child is encouraged and stretched to work to the best of their ability.
The school keeps me well informed about my child’s progress.
My child feels safe at school.
My child is treated fairly at school.
I feel staff really know my child as an individual and support them well.
My child benefits from school clubs and activities provided outside the classroom.
The school asks for my views.
The school takes my views into account.
The school is well led.
Overall, I am happy with the school.
School
Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don’t Know
Not Answered
Disagree &
Strongly
Disagree
School
National
Strongly
Agree &
Agree
100%
Not
Answered
80%
Don’t Know
60%
Strongly
Disagree
40%
Disagree
20%
Agree
Q5
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
0%
Strongly
Agree
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
31%
40%
34%
35%
26%
40%
40%
34%
24%
15%
13%
40%
39%
58%
58%
57%
45%
39%
57%
47%
39%
30%
43%
40%
47%
50%
3%
1%
2%
7%
20%
2%
6%
14%
22%
26%
18%
2%
5%
0%
0%
1%
2%
2%
1%
1%
0%
1%
5%
5%
1%
1%
6%
0%
6%
8%
10%
0%
6%
13%
18%
11%
25%
10%
5%
2%
1%
0%
2%
2%
0%
1%
1%
6%
0%
0%
0%
1%
89%
98%
91%
81%
65%
97%
86%
73%
53%
58%
52%
86%
89%
3%
1%
3%
9%
23%
3%
7%
14%
23%
31%
23%
3%
6%
Pupil Questionnaire Summary
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
Knightswood Secondary School
8435634
350
332
National response rate
95%
91%
Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don’t Know
Not Answered
Disagree &
Strongly
Disagree
The school is helping me to become more confident.
I enjoy learning at school.
I am getting along well with my school work.
Staff encourage me to do the best I can.
Staff talk to me regularly about how to improve my learning.
I get help when I need it.
Staff listen to me and pay attention to what I say.
I have a say in making the way we learn in school better.
Staff expect me to take responsibility for my own work in class.
Staff and pupils treat me fairly and with respect.
I feel safe and cared for in school.
I have adults in school I can speak to if I am upset or worried about something.
I find it easy to talk to staff and they set a good example.
Staff make sure that pupils behave well.
Staff are good at dealing with bullying behaviour.
The pupil council is good at getting improvements made in the school.
The school encourages me to make healthy-food choices.
I take part in out-of-class activities and school clubs.
I know what out-of-school activities and youth groups are available in my local area.
Strongly
Agree &
Agree
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q12
Q13
Q14
Q15
Q16
Q17
Q18
Q19
Not
Answered
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
100%
Don’t Know
80%
Strongly
Disagree
60%
Disagree
40%
Agree
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q11 Q10
Q13 Q12
Q14
Q16 Q15
Q17
Q19 Q18
20%
Strongly
Agree
Percentage %
0%
23%
25%
35%
41%
19%
44%
35%
11%
52%
31%
36%
48%
33%
33%
23%
10%
10%
21%
29%
66%
67%
60%
49%
60%
50%
54%
53%
46%
58%
54%
44%
57%
59%
47%
44%
42%
27%
44%
6%
5%
2%
4%
17%
5%
6%
20%
1%
6%
5%
5%
6%
3%
10%
23%
30%
25%
14%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1%
0%
0%
2%
0%
1%
0%
1%
0%
0%
2%
4%
7%
22%
6%
5%
4%
2%
5%
4%
1%
4%
14%
2%
3%
5%
3%
5%
5%
17%
18%
10%
3%
7%
0%
0%
1%
1%
1%
0%
1%
1%
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1%
1%
1%
2%
1%
89%
92%
95%
90%
78%
94%
89%
64%
98%
89%
89%
92%
89%
92%
70%
55%
52%
48%
72%
6%
5%
2%
4%
17%
5%
6%
22%
1%
7%
5%
5%
6%
3%
11%
27%
37%
47%
20%
Teacher Questionnaire Summary
Knightswood Secondary School
8435634
134
103
77%
National response rate
66%
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q12
Q13
Q14
Q15
Q16
Q17
Q18
Q19
Q20
Staff regularly discuss how to improve achievement for all pupils at both stage and wholeschool level.
All pupils are given activities which meet their learning needs.
Pupils are involved in setting learning targets.
Pupils are provided with regular feedback on what they need to do to improve.
Pupils are provided with opportunities to evaluate their own work and that of others.
Staff regularly ask for pupils’ views on how their learning experiences could be improved.
Pupils take an active part in their learning.
Staff treat all pupils equally.
Staff and pupils respect each other.
The pupils are well behaved.
Support for pupils with additional support needs is effective.
Parents are fully involved in the school and their children’s learning.
I have been actively involved in developing the school’s vision and values.
I am actively involved in setting priorities to improve the school.
I have regular opportunities to help shape the curriculum by having staff discussions and
working groups.
I am aware of the school’s procedures for protecting children.
Leadership at all levels is effective.
Staff communicate effectively with each other.
I have good opportunities to take part in continuing professional development.
Staff across the school share good practice.
Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don’t Know
Not Answered
DISCLOSURE CONTROL APPLIED
Disagree &
Strongly
Disagree
Q1
Strongly
Agree &
Agree
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
Percentage %
100%
Not
Answered
80%
Don’t Know
60%
Strongly
Disagree
40%
Disagree
20%
Agree
Q20 Q19 Q18 Q17 Q16 Q15 Q14 Q13 Q12 Q11 Q10
Q9
Q8
Q7
Q6
Q5
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
0%
Strongly
Agree
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
55%
42%
1%
0%
1%
1%
97%
1%
26%
21%
45%
39%
9%
39%
45%
33%
18%
32%
12%
38%
37%
50%
64%
73%
53%
58%
73%
56%
49%
53%
57%
57%
59%
49%
50%
46%
8%
3%
1%
2%
12%
2%
1%
11%
17%
6%
17%
8%
9%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1%
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
2%
3%
1%
1%
7%
1%
5%
1%
2%
3%
10%
3%
4%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2%
1%
2%
4%
2%
2%
0%
1%
0%
90%
94%
98%
97%
82%
95%
93%
86%
76%
89%
71%
86%
86%
95%
8%
3%
1%
2%
12%
2%
1%
11%
18%
6%
17%
11%
9%
3%
72%
17%
31%
36%
36%
26%
68%
57%
53%
56%
1%
7%
7%
8%
1%
0%
3%
2%
3%
0%
1%
4%
1%
0%
6%
0%
2%
2%
0%
1%
98%
84%
88%
89%
92%
1%
10%
9%
11%
1%
Non-Teaching Questionnaire Summary
Knightswood Secondary School
8435634
29
17
59%
National response rate
Q12
Q11
Q10
Q9
Q8
Q7
Q6
55%
Percentage %
National
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q12
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
I have access to the information I need to carry out my work.
All staff and pupils respect each other.
Pupils are well behaved.
I am involved in staff discussions about how to achieve school priorities.
I have good opportunities to be involved in making decisions.
Staff communicate effectively with each other.
Staff treat all pupils equally.
Support for pupils with additional support needs is effective.
Parents are fully involved in the school and their children’s learning.
I am aware of the school’s procedures for protecting children.
Leadership at all levels is effective.
I have good opportunities to take part in training activities.
Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
School
National
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
DISCLOSURE CONTROL APPLIED
Strongly Disagree
Don’t Know
Not Answered
Disagree &
Strongly
Disagree
School
Strongly
Agree &
Agree
100%
Not
Answered
80%
Don’t Know
60%
Strongly
Disagree
40%
Disagree
20%
Agree
Q5
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
0%
Strongly
Agree
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
65%
18%
12%
24%
35%
29%
35%
35%
53%
65%
47%
29%
29%
71%
82%
41%
35%
59%
53%
41%
35%
29%
41%
29%
0%
6%
0%
12%
12%
6%
6%
0%
0%
0%
0%
6%
0%
0%
0%
6%
6%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
6%
0%
6%
12%
12%
6%
6%
18%
6%
6%
6%
24%
0%
6%
0%
6%
0%
0%
0%
6%
6%
0%
6%
12%
94%
88%
94%
65%
71%
88%
88%
76%
88%
94%
88%
59%
0%
6%
0%
18%
18%
6%
6%
0%
0%
0%
0%
6%