Glasgow City Council Education Services
Improvement Planning
Establishment
Session
CONTENTS
1.
Vision, Values and Aims
2.
Summary of Self Evaluation Process
3.
Overview of 3-year Planning Cycle
4.
Priorities for Improvement in the current year
5.
Action planning
6.
Appendices:
a. Action Plan Summary for Stakeholders
b. Monitoring of Progress of Improvement Plan
Signatures:
Head of Establishment
Irene Donaldson
Quality Improvement Officer
Area Education Manager
Date June 2013
Date
Morag Gunion
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Date
1a
Our vision, values and aims
Our Vision
In Gowanbank Primary School we will provide a safe and healthy learning environment, where all pupils are encouraged to be actively involved
in their learning. Pupils will be supported to aim high and success will be celebrated.
Our Values
 Respect
 Responsibility
 Positive Attitudes
 Equality and Fairness
 Honesty
 Nurturing
Our Aims
In Gowanbank Primary School we aim to:
 Provide a learning environment that is nurturing, stimulating and challenging for all
 Actively promote health and wellbeing through all areas of school life
 Provide opportunities for all learners to be actively involved in their learning and reach their full potential
 Continue to develop strong partnerships with families and the local community to benefit children’s learning
 Maintain an ethos of high expectation and pride in the school.
1b
How our vision, values and aims were developed and how our stakeholders were consulted
Through the use of questionnaires, discussions and meetings, staff, children and parents were all asked to identify what they viewed as key
issues for the school and a core group of representatives from staff pupils and parents discussed and agreed the content of our vision, values
and aims.
Aims were reviewed and revised in May 2012, following consultation with pupils, staff and parent council.
Vision, values and aims were revisited again with a representative group drawn from all stakeholders and a consensus was reached that the
majority of our aims remain valid and relevant to our current work and planned developments for the school. However an additional aim was
included to reflect our work in health and wellbeing.
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2.
Summary of self evaluation process
How we carried out our self-evaluation and involved our stakeholders
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On going evaluation is a key feature of all collegiate meetings to ensure that we are keeping on task with current priorities, identify
areas of strength and those for development
Evaluation of progress made in current school improvement plan to identify areas for development.
Involvement of wider community e.g. agencies involved with the school in evaluating our ethos
Audit of children, parents/carers and staff re how good is our school meeting the needs of our pupils through a questionnaire based on
the six core HGIOS indicators
Staff and pupil evaluation of our progress towards the SHENARE agenda and our approach towards health promotion
Consultation with Parent Council on a variety of matters relating to school life e.g. promoting positive behaviour, health promotion
Audit of pupils and staff re focus groups to evaluate effectiveness and inform future direction
Evaluation of ‘Topic Open Afternoons’ by parents/carers
Evaluation of Focus weeks by pupils and staff to identify successes and areas for further development
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Quality
Framework
Successes and
achievements
Work and life of
school/centre
Vision and
leadership
Our key strengths
Our areas for improvement
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Continued development of a positive school ethos
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Continued development of a nurturing approach across the
school
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Opportunities for children to develop the four capacities in all
aspects of school life.
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Children are more motivated and confident in their learning.
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Children are aware of their next steps in learning.
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Committed staff who contribute effectively to improving the
quality of the learning experiences.
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Collaborative working across the Learning Community
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Increased opportunities for pupils to have personalisation and
choice in their learning
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Sharing the standard
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Promoting positive behaviour
The success of focus weeks where children have been given
opportunities to apply and deepen their learning
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School approach to managing additional support needs
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The impact of Jolly Phonics on reading and writing at the infant
stages of the school
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Effective team working by all members of staff
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Developing evaluative writing skills
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PSA support for pupils across the school, particularly in terms of
behaviour.
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Developing remits for all members of staff
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Staff relationships and willingness to take on additional
responsibilities
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Developing solution oriented approach
3.
Priorities for improvement in the current year
Priority
No.
To continue the development of sharing
and moderating standards.
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2
3
To employ a range of strategies which
promote positive relationships, behaviour
and wellbeing.
To raise attainment in science and
technology.
Main driver of priority:
SelfAuthority
evaluation
Quality
Review
Year
HMI
report
Alignment with:
1
2
QI
GCC
Priorities
3
Education
Services’
Priorities
√
1.1
5
1&2
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5.5
4&5
3&6
√
5.1
5
1&2
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GIRFEC
Achieving
Included
Safe
Achieving
Responsible
Healthy
Nurtured
Respected
Included
Achieving
Included
1
5
LC Priorities
4.
Action Planning
Priority
QI
No.
1
Expected outcomes for learners which are measurable or
observable
Priority
1.1 To continue the development of sharing and moderating
standards.
Tasks to achieve priority
Timescale
Person
responsible
Sharing and moderating standards has a positive impact on
children’s progress
Resources and staff
development
Continue to evaluate approaches to planning to
ensure strong progression in children’s learning.
August 2013 All staff led by
– May 2014 I Donaldson
HT
S McCredie
DHT
IS DAY 2 a.m.
Staff meetings x 2
04/11/13
17/02/14
CAT X1
12/05/14
Further develop staff expertise in the moderation
process through peer observation, moderation of
forward plans and assessment samples.
October 2013 All staff led by
– April 2014
I Donaldson
HT
S McCredie
DHT
CAT X 4
07/10/13
18/11/13
03/03/14
24/03/14
IS Day 3 p.m.
Further develop staff understanding of applying and
October 2013
sharing standards through LC training with a focus on – April 2014
science.
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LC level
groups
CAT X 4
02/10/13
27/11/13
05/02/14
30/04/14
IS DAY 4 A.M.
Monitoring progress and
evaluating impact
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Professional dialogue
Forward Planning evaluations
Feedback from peer
observations
Professional dialogue
SMT sampling
Staff evaluations
Minutes of meetings
Classroom monitoring
Sampling of children’s work
Professional dialogue
Tasks to achieve priority
Timescale
Further develop our tracking system to include
 health and wellbeing / GIRFEC
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HWB team
H Kerr NT
L Rigmand CT
E Morgan CT
Led by S
McCredie DHT
science
Evaluate the effectiveness of the personal learning
plans
Person
responsible
May 2014
Science
development
team
S Morrison CT
J Murray CT
Vacancy CT
Led by A
Clubley PT
All staff led by
I Donaldson
HT
S McCredie
DHT
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Resources and staff
development
Monitoring progress and
evaluating impact
CAT X3
28/10/13
24/02/14
10/03/14
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CAT X1
19/05/14
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Pupil progress is tracked at
planning meetings
SMT monitor pupil progress
Evaluations from staff/children
and parents/carers
5.
Action Planning
Priority
QI
No.
2
Expected outcomes for learners which are measurable or
observable
Priority
5.5 To employ a range of strategies which encourage positive
relationships and behaviour and promote wellbeing.
Tasks to achieve priority
Revisit the principles of the GIRFEC agenda and the
nurturing school with emphasis on principles 2 & 5.
Develop a key statement of nurturing principles and
approaches for the school.
Revisit the principles of Bounce Back and implement
the programme at all stages of the school.
Timescale
Person
responsible
August 2013 All staff led by
S. McCredie
DHT
H. Kerr
NT
August 2013 S. McCredie
DHT
H. Kerr
NT
L Leckie
Nurture PSA
August 2013
– June 2014
Provide staff training on the impact of neglect on child September –
development
December
2013
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I. Donaldson
HT
L. Rigmand
CT
L Conn
Educational
Psychologist
All children feel respected, safe, supported and valued.
Resources and staff
development
I.S Day 1 a.m.
Rota of staff visits to nurture
class.
Management time
Monitoring progress and
evaluating impact
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Classroom monitoring
Pupil conversations
Professional dialogue
I.S Day 2 a.m.
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Statement developed/ shared
with all stakeholders
Pupil learning conversations
Classroom monitoring
Observations in all areas of the
school e.g. playground/lunch
room
Forward plans
Classroom monitoring
Pupil conversations
CAT X 2
16/09/13
09/12/13
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Staff evaluations
Professional dialogue
Pupil plans
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Tasks to achieve priority
Review current behaviour code of practice / reward
system with all stakeholders.
Develop staff expertise in using solution oriented
approaches.
Devise guidance for staff on the use of solution
oriented approaches across the school.
Implement solution oriented approaches.
Review promoting positive behaviour policy with all
stakeholders.
Amend promoting positive behaviour
policy/procedures in light of developments.
Timescale
Person
responsible
August 2013
HWB team
H Kerr NT
L Rigmand CT
E Morgan CT
Led by S
McCredie
DHT
September – S McCredie
November
DHT
2013
LC SOA
trainers
October 2013 S. McCredie
DHT
October 2013
All staff
– June 2014
November
2013
HWB team
H Kerr NT
L Rigmand CT
E Morgan CT
Led by S
McCredie
DHT
November
HWB team
2013 H Kerr NT
January 2014 L Rigmand CT
E Morgan CT
Led by S
McCredie
DHT
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Resources and staff
development
Monitoring progress and
evaluating impact
CAT X 2
19/08/13
26/08/13
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Audit results
I.S Day 3 a.m.
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Staff evaluations
Professional dialogue
Management time
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SOA policy developed
SOA resources
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Classroom monitoring
Pupil conversations
CAT X1
11/11/13
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Audit results
Curriculum development time
x 2 hours
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Amendments made to current
procedures and policy
CAT x2
13/01/14
20/1/14
Tasks to achieve priority
Evaluate effectiveness of SOA approaches
/promoting positive behaviour procedures with staff
and children
Timescale
Person
responsible
June 2014 All staff led by
HWB team
H Kerr NT
L Rigmand CT
E Morgan CT
Led by S
McCredie
DHT
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Resources and staff
development
CAT X 1
02/06/13
I.S. DAY 5 a.m.
Monitoring progress and
evaluating impact
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Feedback from staff and pupils
Number of children recorded as
cause for concern
Behaviour referrals to SMT
5.
Action Planning
Priority
QI
No.
3
Expected outcomes for learners which are measurable or
observable
Priority
5.1 Raise attainment in science and technology
Tasks to achieve priority
Consider experiences and outcomes to plan a whole
school approach to science and technology
Devise science and technology planners
Audit resources in light of science and technology
programme.
Timescale
Children will develop scientific knowledge, understanding and
skills. Attainment will be raised.
Person
responsible
August –
September
2013
Resources and staff
development
Sc/tech
CfE sciences & technology
development principles and practice papers
team
Go Glasgow
S Morrison CT
Education Scotland
CAT X 2
J Murray CT
Vacancy CT
19/08/13
Led by A
26/08/13
Clubley PT.
August –
Sc/tech
Curriculum development time
September development
X 2 hours
2013
team
S Morrison CT
J Murray CT
Vacancy CT
Led by A
Clubley PT.
September
Sc/tech
Curriculum development time
2013
development
X 2 hours
team
School budget
S Morrison CT
Science base
J Murray CT
Vacancy CT
Led by A
Clubley PT
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Monitoring progress and
evaluating impact
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Whole school science
programme devised.
Whole school technology
programme devised
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Planners devised and in use
Monitoring of forward plans
Classroom monitoring visits
Learning conversations
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Required resources identified
and secured
Resource list produced
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Tasks to achieve priority
Timescale
Person
responsible
Resources and staff
development
Identify science and technology CPD opportunities for
staff.
September
2013 – May
2014
S McCredie
DHT
A Clubley PT
Peer observations
External courses
Visits to other establishments
Professional reading
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CPD evaluations
Professional dialogue
Identify external expertise to enhance the teaching
and learning opportunities in science and technology
September
2013 – May
2014
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Record of visits / visitors
Learning conversations
Professional dialogue
Evaluations from science and
technology week
Evaluate effectiveness of science and technology
programmes
June 2014
Sc/tech
Hillpark Secondary School
development
St Pauls Secondary School
team
Strathclyde University
S Morrison CT
Glasgow Science Centre
J Murray CT
Health professionals
Vacancy CT Science and technology week
Led by A
Clubley PT
CAT X 1
All staff led by
Sc/tech
02/06/13
development
I.S. DAY 5 a.m.
team
A Clubley PT
S Morrison CT
J Murray CT
Vacancy CT
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Classroom monitoring
Learning conversations
Feedback from children and staff
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Monitoring progress and
evaluating impact
6.
Appendices
Appendix a
Action Plan Summary for Stakeholders
Priority
No.
Expected outcomes for learners which are measurable or
observable
1
2
3
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Lead
responsibility
Timescales
6.
Appendices
Appendix b
Monitoring of Progress and Evaluating the Impact of the Improvement Plan
Priority
No.
Task
Timescale
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Progress check 1
Date:
Progress check 2
Date:
Progress check 3
Date:
Comment on progress
Comment on progress
Comment on progress