In line with the Standards in Scotland’s Schools etc. Act 2000 (amended 2016), the following checklist is designed to assist Heads of establishment with whole school/centre improvement planning that fulfils statutory duties in accordance with the Act. This must be completed prior to submission. Consultation on improvement plan includes the following stakeholders: Completed Content of plan Completed Children and Young People √ Takes account of strategic priorities outlined in the education authority’s Annual Plan. √ Parent Council and Forum √ Takes account of the strategy for parental involvement under section 2 (4A) √ Teachers, practitioners and ALL school/centre staff √ An audience-friendly summary of the SIP is available and contained in this document and will be provided to parents, children and people. √ Volunteers/ Community partners √ Appropriate cognisance has been made of the links between the plan and the working time agreement for teaching staff √ Local bodies representing teachers, staff, volunteers and any parent bodies further associated to the school/centre. √ Scottish Government Tackling Bureaucracy working group recommendations have been considered when planning for improvement and in the improvement activities specified √ HGIOS 4 and HGIOELC are used as the frameworks to inform the content of SIPs √
There is clear focus throughout the plan on measures to reduce of inequalities of outcome as a result of socio-economic disadvantage. √ Head Teacher/Head of Centre Signature: …………………………………………………….... Pupil and parental strategic involvement For session 2017-18 , please describe below how children and young people will be involved in decisions relating to the operation of the school/centre For session 2017-18 , please describe below how parents will be involved in decisions relating to the operation of the school/centre Circle time – individual classes Council/Rights Respecting Schools Group Eco Committee Pupil Surveys – online using School Glow Blog facility Consultation at Whole-school assembly including in small mixed stage groups Learning Log discussions with class teachers Floor books Parent Council Parental Surveys – online using School Glow Blog facility Communication via Class Dojo Paper survey completed at Parents’ meetings in November Pupil progress meetings Review meetings for pupils with support plans Workshops/information afternoons/evenings as appropriate or necessary Open Afternoons
Improvement Priority (Expressed as outcomes for learners) Learners will experience a curriculum through which they learn about the world of work and job possibilities and develop skills for learning, life and work. Rationale for improvement priority based on evidence Developing the Workforce is currently not formally or consistently addressed in our curriculum. There is a need for a comprehensive and coherent approach across all stages. NIF Priorities NIF Driver HGIOS/HGIOSELCC QI’s for self-evaluation 3.2, 3.3 What actions are required to reach the desired outcome? Who When DYW Co-ordinator to undertake personal research and attend CPD events with regards to DYW and Career Education and attend Career Fayre at Doon Academy. DYW Co-ordinator and P7 pupils to attend P7/S1 Career Fayre at Doon Academy. Micro-Tyco project on a small scale to be carried out – raising awareness across the school Micro-Tyco project roll out – all classes from P4-7 to compete with their own project. Deliver CPD training to all staff and support colleagues to use Founders4schools to engage with local employers in school and in the community. AM to drive and identify opportunities. Careers Event (details tbc) involving both schools. AM P7/AM AM/DS All teachers P4-7 AM/CTs AM/CTs Aug 2017 Sep 2017 Nov 2017 May 2018 Ongoing Term 3 Evidence of Impact against outcomes for learners N.B. Self-evaluation of this priority should be reflected in the Standards and Quality Report for this academic session