A Scottish Standards and Quality Report (SQR) is an annual self-evaluation document for a school or nursery, detailing its progress, strengths, and areas for improvement based on the previous academic year. It assesses performance against national quality indicators, analyzes data on learner attainment and well-being, and outlines priorities and actions for the upcoming year, informing the School Improvement Plan.
What the report covers:
- Progress and Achievements:
Summarizes how the school has met its goals and what it has accomplished, including the achievements of children and young people.
- Areas for Improvement:
Identifies specific aspects of the school’s work that need to get better.
- Data Analysis:
Uses evidence from various sources, such as attainment results, standardized testing, and learner work, to inform its evaluation.
Aligns its self-evaluation with national education priorities and frameworks.
- Stakeholder Feedback:
Incorporates the views of children, parents, staff, and community partners to get a comprehensive understanding of the school’s performance.
Purpose of the report:
- Accountability: Provides a record of the school’s progress and performance for the community.
- Improvement: Informs the Education Improvement Plan, setting clear and practical actions for the following year.
- Evidence-Based Evaluation: Uses a robust, evidence-based approach to self-evaluate its performance.
How it informs the future:
- The SQR serves as a basis for developing the School Improvement Plan (SIP), which sets out specific goals and actions for the next academic year.
- It guides the school in its continuous cycle of improvement, ensuring that development is informed by rigorous self-evaluation.
