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. 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 Oban High School.
Improvements in performance
Learners’ experiences
Meeting learning needs
good
good
good
We also evaluated the following aspects of the work of the school.
The curriculum
Improvement through self-evaluation
satisfactory
satisfactory
Here are the Care Inspectorate’s gradings for Glencruitten Hostel.
Quality of care and support
Quality of environment
Quality of staffing
Quality of management and leadership
good
good
good
good
At the last inspection that was conducted by the Care Inspectorate, there were two
recommendations and one requirement. One of the recommendations and the
requirement have since been addressed. Outstanding issues relating to young
people’s personal plans are carried forward in this inspection. As a result of this
inspection, there is one new requirement and three new recommendations.
Requirement
The provider must:
1. Ensure that all staff receive training in Child Protection, relevant to their role.
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
Please note that the term “adequate” in this document has been replaced with “satisfactory”.
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Transforming lives through learning
This is to comply with:
The Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for
Care Services) Regulations 2011/210, Regulation 4 (1) (a).
Timescale: WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT.
New recommendations
1. The service should provide training in Autism/Aspergers Syndrome to all staff.
NCS 7 School Care Accommodation Services - Management and Staffing.
2. The service should ensure information relating to all new admissions is made
available to all relevant staff, prior to the commencement of the young person's
stay.
NCS 7 School Care Accommodation Services – Management and Staffing.
3. The service should compile an establishment improvement plan.
NCS 7 School Care Accommodation Services – Management and Staffing.
Repeated recommendation
4. Young people's personal plans should clearly show - the issue, action
taken and outcome.
NCS 6 School Care Accommodation Services – Support Arrangements.
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/Ob
anHighSchoolArgyllandBute.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
Oban High School
8110336
225
94
42%
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
28%
27%
31%
18%
20%
43%
30%
17%
34%
13%
12%
20%
26%
56%
62%
55%
51%
46%
48%
56%
53%
38%
41%
33%
45%
55%
4%
7%
5%
16%
21%
3%
5%
13%
13%
27%
23%
7%
12%
3%
3%
3%
6%
7%
3%
2%
2%
5%
13%
11%
11%
5%
7%
1%
4%
9%
4%
2%
6%
14%
7%
6%
21%
17%
2%
1%
0%
1%
0%
1%
1%
0%
1%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
84%
88%
86%
69%
66%
90%
86%
70%
72%
54%
45%
65%
81%
7%
11%
9%
22%
29%
6%
7%
15%
18%
39%
34%
18%
17%
Pupil Questionnaire Summary
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
Oban High School
8110336
225
206
National response rate
92%
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
Q10
Q11
Q12
Q13
Q14
Q15
Q16
Q17
Q18
Q19
20%
Strongly
Agree
Percentage %
0%
15%
13%
19%
34%
8%
29%
22%
9%
42%
20%
22%
36%
18%
21%
16%
6%
5%
28%
35%
69%
72%
72%
54%
47%
64%
60%
45%
55%
67%
67%
49%
67%
63%
44%
31%
37%
39%
52%
9%
10%
4%
7%
33%
4%
11%
28%
0%
9%
5%
8%
10%
7%
12%
31%
38%
19%
4%
1%
1%
0%
0%
4%
0%
0%
6%
0%
1%
0%
1%
1%
2%
5%
12%
6%
7%
0%
6%
4%
4%
4%
6%
3%
6%
12%
3%
2%
5%
5%
5%
7%
18%
15%
9%
3%
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1%
0%
1%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
4%
5%
5%
4%
5%
84%
84%
91%
88%
55%
93%
82%
53%
97%
87%
89%
85%
84%
83%
60%
37%
42%
67%
87%
10%
12%
5%
8%
37%
4%
11%
34%
0%
10%
6%
9%
11%
9%
17%
43%
44%
26%
4%
Teacher Questionnaire Summary
Oban High School
8110336
105
69
66%
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
33%
64%
3%
0%
0%
0%
97%
3%
20%
12%
38%
28%
22%
29%
52%
36%
16%
29%
9%
30%
20%
41%
68%
64%
54%
65%
62%
65%
42%
52%
70%
55%
72%
55%
54%
46%
9%
19%
4%
3%
12%
4%
4%
7%
12%
10%
7%
13%
20%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1%
3%
3%
6%
4%
3%
3%
0%
0%
1%
0%
3%
12%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1%
1%
1%
1%
3%
3%
3%
0%
1%
4%
0%
88%
75%
91%
93%
84%
94%
94%
88%
86%
84%
81%
86%
74%
87%
9%
19%
4%
3%
12%
4%
4%
7%
12%
10%
7%
13%
22%
13%
78%
19%
26%
35%
41%
20%
48%
58%
49%
57%
0%
29%
13%
14%
0%
0%
1%
0%
1%
0%
1%
1%
1%
0%
3%
0%
1%
1%
0%
0%
99%
67%
84%
84%
97%
0%
30%
13%
16%
0%
Non-Teaching Questionnaire Summary
Oban High School
8110336
26
15
58%
National response rate
Q12
Q11
Q10
Q9
Q8
Q7
Q6
Q5
55%
Percentage %
Disagree &
Strongly
Disagree
School
Strongly
Agree &
Agree
100%
Not
Answered
80%
Don’t Know
60%
Strongly
Disagree
40%
Disagree
20%
Agree
Q4
Q3
Q2
Q1
0%
Strongly
Agree
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
40%
13%
7%
13%
7%
0%
13%
20%
7%
47%
13%
27%
40%
60%
73%
47%
47%
73%
47%
40%
67%
47%
60%
53%
7%
13%
20%
27%
33%
20%
20%
13%
7%
0%
7%
7%
13%
0%
0%
0%
7%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
13%
0%
13%
7%
7%
20%
27%
20%
7%
20%
13%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
80%
73%
80%
60%
53%
73%
60%
60%
73%
93%
73%
80%
20%
13%
20%
27%
40%
20%
20%
13%
7%
0%
7%
7%
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
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.
SCAS Parent Questionnaire Summary
Percentage %
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q2
Staff alert me as soon as possible if they have any concerns about my child
Staff consult me about important decisions to do with my child’s welfare
I know how to make suggestions for improvements or make a complaint
Parents and carers are welcomed when they visit the boarding accommodation
Staff keep me informed about how my child is settling in
My child and I can contact each other in private
I feel staff really know my child as an individual
The school takes account of my views on boarding facilities
Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don’t Know
Not Answered
Disagree &
Strongly
Disagree
Q1
Strongly
Agree &
Agree
100%
Not
Answered
80%
Don’t Know
60%
Strongly
Disagree
40%
Disagree
20%
Agree
0%
Oban High School
8110336
39
12
31%
Strongly
Agree
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
67%
58%
58%
83%
75%
92%
50%
25%
8%
17%
33%
8%
8%
0%
17%
25%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
8%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
8%
0%
0%
0%
0%
17%
25%
25%
17%
8%
8%
17%
8%
17%
17%
75%
75%
92%
92%
83%
92%
67%
50%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
8%
SCAS Pupil Questionnaire Summary
Oban High School
8110336
40
40
100%
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don’t Know
Not Answered
Disagree &
Strongly
Disagree
Q2
I get on well with most of the other people in the boarding accommodation
I feel safe and well cared for
I get help when I need it
My privacy is respected when washing, showering and changing
My personal belongings are safe in the residence/house/hoste
The baths, showers and toilets are kept clean
I have a say in how to make the residence/house/hostel better
I can make and receive phone calls from my family in private
Strongly
Agree &
Agree
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Not
Answered
Q1
100%
Don’t Know
80%
Strongly
Disagree
60%
Disagree
40%
Agree
20%
Strongly
Agree
Percentage %
0%
33%
43%
43%
53%
30%
45%
40%
48%
53%
45%
43%
28%
53%
43%
35%
38%
8%
3%
10%
13%
8%
8%
13%
8%
5%
3%
3%
8%
5%
0%
13%
3%
3%
8%
3%
0%
5%
3%
0%
5%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
85%
88%
85%
80%
83%
88%
75%
85%
13%
5%
13%
20%
13%
8%
25%
10%
SCAS Staff Questionnaire Summary
Oban High School
8110336
20
6
30%
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
Q2
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q3
Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don’t Know
Not Answered
Disagree &
Strongly
Disagree
Q2
Q3
Health and safety procedures are always followed in the boarding accommodation and in its
grounds
There is an appropriate range of well-organised leisure activities
Staff respect pupils’ rights to privacy (for example, when in bathrooms and when they are
changing)
Pupils are well behaved
Staff deal with pupils’ worries and complaints effectively
I am actively involved in setting priorities to improve the boarding accommodation
Procedures for handling medications are always followed
Staff have constructive relationships with parents and carers of residential pupils
Strongly
Agree &
Agree
Q1
Not
Answered
Q1
Percentage %
100%
Don’t Know
80%
Strongly
Disagree
60%
Disagree
40%
Agree
20%
Strongly
Agree
0%
Fewer than 10 responses received therefore the data has not been published.
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%