Standards Quality Report Draft December 2003 Aberdeenshire

Standards & Quality Report (Draft) December 2003 Aberdeenshire Council

3 Key Questions • How are we doing? • How do we know? • What will we do next? Aberdeenshire Council

Standards & Quality Report • Evaluation of schools’ performance • Comparison with other Local Authorities • Progress with National Priorities • Progress Report on Lifelong Learning & Recreation • Commentary on next steps Aberdeenshire Council

WHAT DID WE SAY WE WOULD DO LAST YEAR ? • Embed the QA Framework in the classroom • QA Visits evaluated & developed • QA Area Management Days • Curriculum Dev Priorities for 2003/06 • CPD programme for 2003/04 • National Priorities linked to QA • Consultation & Communication on…… Aberdeenshire Council

Consultation & Communication on…. . • Secondary Curriculum Structure • Primary Curriculum Structure • Pupil Tracking Procedures • Baseline Assessment • Management Structures • The Inclusive School in the Community • Curriculum & CPD Priorities • Mc. Crone Aberdeenshire Council

The Schools’ Top 10 • Assessment • Expressive Arts • ICT • Self Evaluation • SEN/Sf. L • RME • Care Commission • Science • Management Support • Learning & Teaching Aberdeenshire Council

WHAT DID WE ACHIEVE ? Aberdeenshire Council

What have we achieved so far? • Improvements in Self Evaluation • Improvements in School Profiles • Monitoring of Attainment • New Target Setting Procedure • Management Training in Quality Issues • Curriculum Guidelines in Secondary • Curriculum Guideline for MLPS • Curriculum Support Groups Conference • Cross Curricular Group on Citizenship Aberdeenshire Council

What have we achieved so far? • Curriculum Strategy Group • Curriculum Steering Group • Development Groups • CPD Task Team & SDR • Curriculum Flexibility • Planning & Reporting • Probationer Training Scheme • Contd. National Assessment Group Aberdeenshire Council

What have we achieved so far? • MLPS Policy into practice • Science Strategy implemented • Environmental Studies now completed to S 2 • ICT Strategy • Baseline Assessment Group (secondary) • Pupil Fora • Inclusion/Accessibility Strategy • Contd. Assessment is for Learning Pilot Aberdeenshire Council

What is currently being done? • Primary Curriculum Review • ICT action plan • Env Studies CD • Assessment is for Learning expansion • Early Intervention links to QA process • New HMIE & Care Commission Inspections • Review of QA CD • Partnership with FE/HE • Enterprise Education & Vocational Training Aberdeenshire Council

What is currently being done? • Secondary Management Structures • Primary Curriculum Review • Primary Management Structures • Review of MIS Aberdeenshire Council

HOW ARE WE DOING THIS YEAR ? • HMIE Results • School Profiles • 5 -14 • SCQF • National Priorities • Achievement Aberdeenshire Council

SURVEY OF HMIE INSPECTIONS Survey of 17 inspections in Aberdeenshire over the past year • Quality of Lessons • Comparison with QA Profiles Aberdeenshire Council

Quality of Lessons Observed 27. 7% of lessons were very good 58. 2% of lessons were good 13. 7% of lessons were fair 0. 4% of lessons were unsatisfactory 85. 9% of lessons were good or very good. Aberdeenshire Council

SURVEY OF HMIE INSPECTIONS Survey of 17 inspections in Aberdeenshire over the past year • Quality of Lessons • Comparison with QA Profiles Aberdeenshire Council

School Profiles Annual School Self Evaluation (QIs) • 7 Key Areas of HGIOS • Individual QIs Aberdeenshire Council

Curriculum Aberdeenshire Council

Attainment Aberdeenshire Council

Learning and Teaching Aberdeenshire Council

Support for Pupils Aberdeenshire Council

Ethos Aberdeenshire Council

Resources Aberdeenshire Council

Management, Leadership and Quality Assurance Aberdeenshire Council

5 -14 RESULTS How do we compare to the National Average ? • READING Aberdeenshire Council

Reading: Level E by end of S 2 Aberdeenshire Council

5 -14 RESULTS - How do we compare to the National Average ? • READING • WRITING Aberdeenshire Council

Writing: Level E by end S 2 Aberdeenshire Council

5 -14 RESULTS - How do we compare to the National Average ? • READING • WRITING • MATHEMATICS Aberdeenshire Council

Maths: Level E by end S 2 Aberdeenshire Council

Scottish Credit Qualification Framework Level 7 Advanced Higher Level 6 Higher Level 5 Intermediate 2 or SG Credit Level 4 Intermediate 1 or SG General Level 3 Access 3 or SG Foundation Aberdeenshire Council

Aberdeenshire “How are we doing compared with other Local Authorities? ” Aberdeenshire Council

National Priority 1 Attainment and Achievement To raise the standards of educational attainment for all in schools, especially in the core skills of literacy and numeracy and to achieve better levels in national measures of achievement including examination results. Aberdeenshire Council

National Priority 2 Framework for Learning To support and develop the skills of teachers, the self-discipline of pupils and to enhance school environments so that they are conducive to teaching and learning. Aberdeenshire Council

National Priority 3 Inclusion and Equality To promote equality and help every pupil benefit from education with particular regard paid to pupils with disabilities and special educational needs, and to Gaelic and lesser used languages. Aberdeenshire Council

National Priority 4 Values and Citizenship To work with parents to teach pupils respect for self and one another and their interdependence with other members of their neighbourhood and society and teach them the duties and responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society. Aberdeenshire Council

National Priority 5 Learning for Life To equip pupils with the foundation skills, attitudes and expectations necessary to prosper in a changing society and to encourage creativity and ambition. Aberdeenshire Council

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Rod Stone Head of Service Aberdeenshire Council

Progress Report Lifelong Learning & Recreation Aberdeenshire Council

ISSUES AFFECTING REPORTING OF QUALITY AND STANDARDS IN LIFELONG LEARNING & RECREATION Ø No national priorities Ø Difficulties with defining “adequacy” and making inter-authority comparisons Ø Differences and gaps in existing quality assurance systems Aberdeenshire Council

EMERGING SOLUTIONS Ø Clearer national policies for Culture, Sport and Community Learning Ø How Good Is Our Community Learning and Development? Ø Managing Quality and Performance in Cultural and Leisure Services Aberdeenshire Council

But – we are making achievements! Ø Sports Development – highly commended by quest Ø Museums – all nationally registered Ø Libraries – SUf. I accredited learning centres Ø Literacy & Numeracy – Action plan assessed as good/very good by SEED Ø Visitor Attractions – Duff House 5 star rating Aberdeenshire Council

A Clear Policy Framework and Partnership Approach Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Sports & Active Lifestyles Strategy Arts Strategy Community Learning Strategy Youth Work Strategy Libraries & Information Strategy Museums and Heritage Services Strategy Review of Adult Learning Review of NDGs Review of Charging & Letting Policies Aberdeenshire Council Area Community Learning Plans

Putting Plans Into Action Ø Ø Quarterly progress checks Annual reviews and updated action plans Working with communities Improving our processes Aberdeenshire Council

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