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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.

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School Quality Improvement Plan 2024-25

Key Components and Purpose

Standards and Quality Report:

A review of the school’s progress, performance, and achievements over the previous school year.
Improvement Plan:

A forward-looking document that sets clear priorities, actions, and measurable outcomes to drive improvement.
Self-Evaluation:

The process involves schools and education services critically analyzing data, performance, and feedback from various stakeholders to identify strengths and areas for development.
National Improvement Framework (NIF):

The SQIP is informed by the NIF, which guides the Scottish education system to focus on improving attainment, closing poverty-related attainment gaps, enhancing health and wellbeing, and promoting pathways to successful futures for all children.
Alignment:

Plans are structured to address national priorities from the NIF and local or regional goals, ensuring a coherent approach to improvement.

How it Works

Evaluation:

Schools evaluate their performance using evidence and self-evaluation processes.
Reporting:

The Standards and Quality Report is created to document these findings and the achievements of the past year.
Planning:

Based on the evaluation and reporting, key priorities and improvement actions are identified for the upcoming year.
Action:

The Improvement Plan details specific actions, with measurable outcomes, to achieve these priorities.
Sharing:

The SQIP (or separate documents) is made available to parents and the broader community, as parental involvement is considered crucial for school success.