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THIS REPORT tells you about the life and work of the school. We (HMIE) visit a sample of primary and secondary schools every year to find out how well they are performing. The name of the HM Inspector who led this inspection team is indicated at the end of this report. Most teams include a member of the public called a lay member who looks at the school from the point of view of the pupils and parents. If you are interested in becoming a lay member; please see the inside back cover. Teams can also include people who are not HMI but who are involved directly in education. They are called associate assessors and they are practising teachers. Each inspection of a primary or secondary school covers key aspects of its work at all stages; including the school's arrangements for child protection. We ensure that inspection and review activities include the full range of pupils in the school. THE
REPORT includes evaluations of pupils' achievements, the effectiveness
of the school and the environment for learning. It also includes
evaluations of how well pupils are supported. We observe learning and
teaching and discuss our findings with staff. We check that the school
has a good record of improving its work. In primary schools we place a
particular focus on English language and mathematics. In secondary
schools we also choose two themes to evaluate across the school and in a
number of subject areas. The report tells you the subjects which we have
inspected. We use questionnaires and interviews to ask parents, carers,
pupils, students and staff for their views on key aspects of the work of
the school. WE USE PUBLISHED MEASURES OF QUALITY IN INSPECTIONS. They are called quality indicators and relate evaluations to four levels. Quality indicators also help schools to evaluate their own performance and identify what they need to do to improve. This report uses the following word scale to make clear the evaluations made by inspectors:
THIS
REPORT uses
the following words to describe numbers and proportions:
THIS
REPORT
also
tells you how well the school is addressing the five National Priorities
for Education in Scotland. The national priorities are:
ACHIEVEMENT
AND ATTAINMENT:
to
raise 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; 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; 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 other lesser used languages; VALUES AND CITIZENSHIP: to work with parents to teach pupils respect for themselves and for one another and 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. You
can find most evaluations relating to achievement and attainment, values
and citizenship, and learning for life in the section of this report
titled How good is learning,
teaching and achievement? Evaluations relating to the framework for learning and inclusion and equality are mainly in the sections of this report titled How good is the environment for learning? and How well are pupils supported?
You
can find more information on
the work of HMIE and its role in Scottish education on our website:
www.hmie.gov.uk
The
website will give you easy access to inspection and review reports and a
wide range of other publications. You can also ask for more information
from the office nearest your home at the address given at the end of
this report.
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