School Improvement

Which of the following are NOT features of strategic planning?

• A list of priorities to be completed by the headteacher this week.

• A set of targets for future improvement.

• A continuous cycle that reflects on performance, sets new priorities and measures their impact.

• Self-evaluation to monitor progress towards targets and identify areas to improve in.

Why are School Development Plans important?

• Estyn say so.

• They key to effective school improvement.

• Headteachers like writing them.

• Parents want them.

Which of the following statements do NOT apply to Schools as Learning Organisations (SLOs)?

• They are seen as the vehicle for school improvement the new Curriculum for Wales.

• All stakeholders work together to plan for improvement.

• External stakeholders are not involved.

• The Four Purposes are at the heart of its planning.

Which of the following statements do NOT apply to self-evaluation?

• It tells Estyn who should be inspected next.

• It shows how well a school is doing.

• It identifies where a school needs to improve.

• It sets out what actions to take to make improvements.

Which data is NOT used in school improvement plans?

• Inspection reports.

• Tracking information on learners' progress.

• Comparisons with other schools.

• Data collated by Year 7 students for their geography project.

Which of the following is NOT a statutory requirement of a SDP?

• Lesson observation notes of teaching staff.

• School improvement priorities.

• Staff and resources needed to achieve targets.

• Working with the community.

Who is NOT consulted by the Governing Body of a school when preparing a SDP?

• School staff

• Qualifications Wales

• Learners

• Parents/carers

How is impact NOT measured?

• By regular tracking of data.

• By formal annual reviews.

• By the number of people who attend the school play.

• By revision of the SDP following an Estyn inspection.