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What is it?

These reports are a self-evaluation document for each school, assessing its effectiveness in delivering quality education.
They measure progress against the school’s own improvement plans, which are informed by the National Improvement Framework.
The reports are also influenced by findings from external evaluations, such as inspections by Education Scotland (HMIE) and Care Inspectorate.

What do they cover?

Attendance:

How often pupils attend school, with analysis of authorized and unauthorized absences.
Attainment:

Progress in core subjects like literacy and numeracy, often compared to national and PKC averages.
Wider Achievement:

Opportunities for pupils beyond academic subjects, such as clubs, events, and partnerships.
Quality of Learning and Teaching:

How staff are supported in their professional development and how learning environments are designed to be inclusive and supportive.
Leadership and Management:

The effectiveness of the school’s leadership team in driving improvement and change.
Partnerships:

The collaboration between schools, parents, families, and the wider community to support learning and well-being.

Fairview Nursery Quality Improvement Plan

September 3, 2025 Ms Noonan Leave a comment

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What is a Self-Evaluation Report?

Key Components of School Self-Evaluation in PKC

Internal Self-Evaluation:

Schools conduct their own evaluations using national frameworks, often focused on specific areas like health and wellbeing or learning, teaching, and assessment.

External Validation:

The process is supported by external scrutiny from the Perth and Kinross Council’s Quality Improvement Officers (QIOs) who review self-evaluations and highlight areas for improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Self-evaluation involves gathering views from various stakeholders, including:

Pupils: Through surveys, focus groups, and direct dialogue.
Parents: Via the Parent Council, surveys, and individual conversations.

Data Analysis:

Schools and the local authority analyze data on attendance, achievement, and attainment to identify areas where performance can be improved.

Improvement Planning:

The findings from self-evaluation directly inform the development of school improvement plans to ensure continuous progress against local and national priorities.

Focus on Quality Assurance:

This structured process of evaluation, data analysis, and professional discussion is a key part of the local authority’s broader quality assurance framework.