Priority Statement: FURTHER DEVELOPMENT IN ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PLAN PRIORITY 4.1,5.2 Objective Task By When By Whom Resources To further develop our procedures for reporting to parents and to involve students in self assessment and in target setting Review, amend, consolidate use of ICT in S1 and S2 Reporting procedures Review and amend reporting procedures in S3 to S6 to build on those adopted in S1 and S2 2005-06 DHT and Depts DHT and Depts time time High Quality Interim and Full Reports in place High Quality Interim and Full Reports in place Training / familiarisation with software Training / familiarisation QIs 3.5, 3.6 QIs 3.5, 3.6 Extend student self assessment procedures and link to target setting (PLP) process. Liaison / discussion with Student Support Team time for Student Support staff All students participating in self evaluation procedures Student Support staff team discussions QIs, 4.4 To further develop our procedures for assessing student performance and providing constructive feedback for student to base next steps on. Encourage developments and CPD in Formative Assessment Assist departments in (the four) practical steps to develop formative assessment. Students to have greater ownership in managing and evaluating their own learning. Liaison / discussion with Depts DHT and Depts time time Formative Assessment well developed All Departments employing Form Assess methods Whole school / Departmental discussions Whole school / Departmental debate 3.5 3.5 Review / modify above 2006-08
Priority Statement: CITIZENSHIP SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PLAN PRIORITY 5.1 Objective Task By When By Whom Resources To develop:. pupils respect for self and one another and their interdependence with other members of their neighbourhood and society and to teach them the duties and responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society * * from National Priority No 4 Consider mechanisms eg SLWG, to clarify objectives, stimulate initiatives and monitor developments Raise awareness that citizenship should be an underlying responsibility for all students and staff in all departments Prioritize and carry out tasks to develop aspects of citizenship 2005-06 2005-07 K.Wood R. Gray K. Wood R. Gray PTs K.Wood R. Gray PTs Research time time for whole staff time for whole staff Mechanisms in place Whole staff aware of key principles of Citizenship Curriculum in place which reflects key principles of Citizenship Courses / reading Whole school / Departmental debate; Attend local / national courses Whole school / Departmental debate; Attend local / national courses 3.2 1.1 3.3
Priority Statement: ENTERPRISE EDUCATION - SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PLAN PRIORITY 5.1 Objective Task By When By Whom Resources To develop 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. * Consider mechanisms eg SLWG, to clarify objectives, stimulate initiatives and monitor developments Develop policy and practice covering: strategies to develop student awareness of enterprise and entrepreneurship; career development and work 2005-06 K. Wood SMT K. Wood time for whole staff Mechanisms in place Guidelines / policy agreed and strategies in place successfully Courses / Reading time Attend local / national courses / Discussion time *from National Priority No 5 Develop specific courses or activities offering enterprising content and approaches to learning and teaching across the curriculum Dept staff time for whole staff; Visiting providers; course materials Rich variety of courses and activities operational and successful Support for discrete courses; Discussion / reading time Students in all year groups to participate in Enterprise programmes which are coherent and progressive 2005-07 Dept staff As above All year groups involved in a coherent, high quality programme Support for discrete courses; Discussion / reading time Students should develop self awareness and career action plans based on individual skills, interests and career aspirations 2005-07 Student Support Team time for SST Action Plans in place Discussion within PSE Team 3.3 4.2 4.3 1.1 3.3 3.3 4.2 4.3
Priority Statement: DEVELOPING THE USE OF ICT IN LEARNING AND TEACHING SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PLAN PRIORITY 2.1 Objective Task By When By Whom Resources To further develop integrated use of ICT in Learning and Teaching throughout Craigmount HS Enrich the teaching process, encourage positive attitudes to learning, and increase the pace and depth of learning. Dept staff Hardware and selected software Enhanced use of ICT with positive effects on L&T Courses / Discussion time 3.2 (Many tasks are ongoing priorities to reflect the changing opportunities offered by ICT.) Provide students with opportunities to take responsibility for their own learning To ensure that all students receive the necessary training in core ICT skills by building on prior learning Dept staff Key ICT Depts Hardware and selected software Hardware and selected software Students taking initiative in how they exploit potential of ICT Students well prepared to exploit potential of ICT in learning Whole school discussions on aspects of L&T Staff liaison amongst core ICT Depts and Cluster Primaries 3.3 1.1 Provide teachers with the necessary resources and training to exploit the potential of ICT in learning and teaching (Ongoing priority) SMT and providers time Staff well prepared to exploit potential of ICT in L&T Whole school / Departmental debate; Attend local / national courses 6.2 6.3 6.6
Priority Statement: BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PLAN PRIORITY Objective Task By When By Whom Financial Implications/Resources Continue to develop strategies to address behaviour issues Establish system of in-class support for Behaviour Management Implement throughout school Staged Intervention for Better Learning Extend curriculum to include more vocational courses (Ref section on Curriculum ) Introduce alternative opportunities e.g. outdoor educ. Fairbridge (Ref section on Curriculum ) Monitor the issuing of Merit Referrals Oct 2005 N. Smith C. McKenna SMT Jun 2006 N. Smith C. McKenna All Staff Each session N. Smith C.McKenna Each session N. Smith C. McKenna More consistent approach to Behaviour Management Staff time Time on ISIS day or CAT Programme Improved attainment Reduced stress More positive ethos Enhanced staff morale College fees Increased opportunities Fewer incidents of disruption College and other providers fees Less disruption Improved ethos Fewer dissatisfied students Apr 2006 B. McDonald Increase no. of referrals Improve consistence re issue of referrals In-house training Feedback from staff 4.1 Authority and National courses Enhanced awareness of provision/opportunities Increased knowledge of opportunities Quest to staff 4.1 Record of Merit Referrals 5.2
Priority Statement: IMPLEMENTATION OF CHILD PROTECTION GUIDELINES SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PLAN PRIORITY 4.2 Objective Task By When To ensure consistent and full implementation of all aspects of Child Protection Guidelines All SMT to receive training update All Student Support Staff to receive training update All staff to receive appropriate training Specific training for staff leading school trips Training for S6 buddies Dec. 2005 Dec. 2005 Aug. 2005 Dec 2005 June 2005 By Whom Financial Implicatio ns/resour ces SMT Student Support Staff All Staff Appropriate Staff S6 Students SMT confident in dealing with child protection incidents All Student Support Staff confident in dealing with child protection incidents All staff aware of procedures to be followed Leaders of trips trained on relevant matters S6 students aware of implications of child protection issues Training from Dr Sue Hamilton Training from Dr Sue Hamilton Training from Dr Sue Hamilton Attend Directory course(s) Records Maintained 7.5 Records Maintained 7.5 Discussion with staff attending 6.4 Discussion with staff attending 6.4 Quest to S6 students 4.1
Priority Statement: INCREASING CPD OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPORT STAFF SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PLAN PRIORITY 4.2 Objective Task By When By Whom Financial Implications/Resource s Increasing CPD opportunities for support staff Conduct CPD needs analysis through development review Ensure that all support staff are aware of CPD opportunities available Foster a culture that encourages all support staff to embrace CPD in its widest sense Business Manager to meet regularly with support staff Dec 2005 P. Girdwood Support Staff Dec 2005 P. Girdwood Support Staff Dec 2007 P. Girdwood Support Staff Dec 2005 On-going Time Needs identified Skills developed Enhanced job satisfaction Time Cost of courses Directory/individual opportunities met from CPD budget Increased awareness of opportunities available Staff needs met more effectively P. Girdwood Enhanced job satisfaction Raise awareness of opportunities available 6.5 Annual review/cpd plan 6.6 Annual review/cpd plan 6.6 Review support staff uptake of CPD courses 6.6
Priority Statement: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PLAN PRIORITY,1.3,3.1,3.2 Objective Task By When By Whom Financial To continue to increase opportunities for curriculum flexibility To meet needs of all S3/S4 students To maintain all Higher Still courses To discuss with departments existing provision To consider any new provision To ensure rational for S3/S4 courses is acceptable To introduce new courses/levels as appropriate To introduce new levels to S3 as appropriate, particularly gifted & SEN Plan and implement changes in curriculum to take account of Inclusion Project To continue to explore opportunities for curriculum flexibility in S3/S4 (Ref section on Behaviour Management) To ensure Course Choice sheets continue to incorporate existing courses Oct 2005 & annually Oct 2005 & annually P. Lamont PTs Implications/Resourc es None Clear statement of provision in S3/S4 SMT & PTs None Discussed and agreed at SMT meeting Oct 2005 SMT & PTs None Rationale in place for S3/4 courses March 2006 & annually March 2006 & annually P. Lamont PTs P. Lamont PTs Staffing. Dependent on requirements for new resources Staffing. Dependent on requirements for new resources 2005-2007 SMT Depts Materials, development time, ICT support Ongoing P. Lamont PTs Behaviour Support December 2005 & annually Cost of college opportunities, Outdoor Education etc. + Transport New courses/levels introduced where appropriate More courses offered for all levels of ability Students well integrated into Craigmount curriculum/ethos Increased number of variations from SG courses P. Lamont PTs None Course Choice continuing to be as broad as possible None PTs & SMT link to ensure courses are appropriate for all students 7.2 None None Staff to continue to familiarise themselves with available courses/levels All staff to be aware of opportunities for Gifted students & SEN students All staff to be aware of opportunities for Gifted students & SEN students More staff to attend courses such as ASDAN training Pupils needs are met Pace of Learning 3.3 Links with other schools, bodies 4.8 None Meeting students needs. Choice of courses 1.1,, To continue to To discuss with October 2005 & P. Lamont PTs None Departments willing to None
implement courses which offer all 5 Core Skills To continue to offer to match needs of all students To offer opportunities in Citizenship & Enterprise (Ref. following pages) departments not already offering opportunities for Core Skills Seek courses appropriate to needs of all students Including those attending through Inclusion Project To seek courses/opportun ities for students to encompass Citizenship and/or Enterprise in their curriculum annually incorporate Core Skills in courses November 2005 & ongoing P. Lamont PTs Dependent on new courses being introduced. Staffing Courses offered to suit all levels of ability June 2006 SMT & Staff Dependent on new courses being introduced. Staffing Opportunities offered to students in Citizenship and/or Enterprise None Staff to take up Opportunities n Directory or elsewhere as appropriate School s role in the Community
Priority Statement: DEPLOYMENT OF STAFF SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PLAN PRIORITY 4.2 Objective Task By When By Whom Financial Implications/Resource s To consider the deployment of teaching staff To discuss at M.T. meeting the deployment of staff To take view of M.T. to whole staff To implement any changes to current deployment May 2005 Aug 2006 J.Fraser J. Fraser Awareness of possibilities and implications All staff aware of possibilities Discussion at M.T. meeting 6.5
Priority Statement: DEVELOPMENT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF CPD SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PLAN PRIORITY 4.2 Objective Task By When By Whom Financial Continue to develop the Management of CPD Review and implement a revised CPD Policy Revise and implement policy for Probationer Teachers June 2005 August 2005 M McManus SMT Link/PT s M McManus Implications /Resources Revised policy in place Policy in Place MT meetings 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 7.2, 7.3 To extend uptake/range of CPD opportunities for Support Staff 2005-2008 P Girdwood M McManus CPD Budget Increased number of Support Staff accessing opportunities In House & City of Edinburgh 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 To involve all Departments in ITE (Initial Teacher Education) June 2007 M McManus SMT Link/PT s All Departments supporting teachers in training Opportunities for leadership development 7.2, 7.3, 7.4 Organise a programme of ISIS day activities supporting whole school/department priorities ISIS days 2005-2008 M McManus John Fraser CPD Budget Programme linked to DPs in place Staff Evaluation re impact 7.2, 7.4 To discuss and then implement strategies to gain I.I.P recognition To improve leadership training at all levels To research implications of I.I.P To establish changes, additions required to present procedures To implement processes necessary to gain I.I.P status June 2007 December 2005 June 2006 June 2007 B. McDonald M McManus J Fraser SMT All Staff All Staff Training Courses Unknown at present Unknown at present Unknown at present Enhanced leadership qualities Greater awareness of I.I.P Enhance staff awareness and commitment to I.I.P I.I.P status gained In-house training Authority courses 7.4 Feedback from staff 6.6
Priority Statement: DEVELOPING THE USE OF ICT IN SCHOOL ADMIN SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PLAN PRIORITY 2.1 Objective Task By When To extend the use of Phoenix in school admin. Each tutor to register students online in Phoenix Each P5 teacher to amend pm register online for any absentee Aug. 2007 D. Glasby All staff By Whom Financial Implications/Resou rces New system used by all staff Minor training in use of Phoenix Register completed by tutors/teachers 4.1 Care and welfare of students 6.5 Effectiveness of staff Improved ICT records of tracking Incident manager to be used for recording all incidents Ensure all medical information is in Phoenix and is kept upto-date Confidential records in Phoenix Modify method of using Phoenix to include levels and level changes Jun 2006 D. Glasby P.T. Student Support Dec 2005 D. Glasby M. Hawkins P.T. Student Support System in use Further training, especially of SMT (In- House) Full use of phoenix, abolition of Medical Book. June 2006 P.T. Student Support Staff easy access to information Dec 2005 D. Glasby New system in use by all staff System in use. 6.2 Provision of resources 6.3 Organisation + use of resources 6.5 Effectiveness of staff Minor in-house training System in use. 6.2 Provision of resources 6.3 Organisation + use of resources 6.5 Effectiveness of staff Minor paper instruction 6.2 6.2 Provision of resources 6.3 Organisation + use of resources 6.5 Effectiveness of staff
Priority Statement: MONITORING CLASSROOM PRACTICE SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PLAN PRIORITY,1.3 Objective Task By When By Whom Financial All departments to establish a structured system of observation Programmes of visits prepared by Principal Teacher May 2006 Principal Teachers Implicatio ns/resour ces Developme nt Shared Classroom experiences. Shared Good Practice. Pace and rigour in all S1/S2 classes Nil Peer discussion 3.2 M.McM. and J.F. to observe probationers as per Authority policy SMT members to shadow S1 and S2 classes SMT begin a structured process of class observation with link departments Programme of observation prepared by M.McM Timetable of classes to be shadowed prepared by B.McD In line with Authority policy a programme of visits to be prepared by Principal Teacher and SMT link Ongoing M.McManus J.Fraser Feedback provided to develop professional competencies May 2006 SMT Enhanced awareness of student experiences May 2007 SMT Enhance knowledge of classroom experiences Formal feedback given 3.2 Evaluation of classes Discussions with staff
Priority Statement: DEVELOPING A POSITIVE SCHOOL ETHOS SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PLAN PRIORITY,3.1 Objective Task By When Increase the number of S6 Classroom Assistants. Extend the membership of the Charities Committee beyond S6. Establish the role of the Student Council Extend the role of S6 Buddies. Introduce strategies to integrate Support Staff. Increase the no. of display boards to display students work. Eradicate litter problem. Encourage Teachers and Librarian to provide opportunities for S6 students. Encourage students particularly in S4 and S5 to join the committee. Establish, remit, function and membership of a Student Council. Student Support staff to involve more S6 students as Buddies. Through formal and informal events. Eradicate any feeling of Them and Us. Purchase display boards for corridors, classrooms, and concourse. Establish Zero Tolerance to litter. Involve students in a structured programme of Litter Picking. Develop a positive attitude to Environmental projects. Sept. 2005 By Whom Financial Implicatio ns/resour ces Developme nt All staff Additional support for Students. Enhance profile of S6 students. Sep. 2005? Improve continuity of fund raising for Charities. Oct. 2005 B.McD Increase the Student Voice in school matters. Oct. 2005 Student Support Staff. Improve support for students. Monitor Student participation. 5.1 Monitor Student participation. 5.1 Monitor Effectiveness. 5.3 Child Protection Training May 2006 P. Girdwood CPD Budget Increase staff morale. Use of ISIS days June 2006 J. Fraser P. Girdwood. June 2008 M. McManus. Environmental Committee. All staff. 500 Improve publicity of students work and school events. 500 More pleasant school environment. Improves relationships with local residents. Analyse number involved. 5.1 Discuss with Support Staff. 5.3 Increase no. of display boards. 6.1 Continue with Environment committee Feedback from staff and community. 6.1
Priority Statement: CONTINUE TO DEVELOP A POSITIVE SCHOOL ETHOS Objective Task By When By Whom Financial Implications/Resourc Developme es nt To increase the opportunities for students to take more responsibilities To continue to promote issues which have a positive impact on students health Tutors to allocate duties/responsibilities Involve students in creating/maintaining school website Involve S6 students in concourse supervision Involve S6 students in reception duties Increase student participation on school committees e.g. School Board, Health Promoting committee, Environment committee Increase student participation in dealing with visitors, new students, parents evenings Continue to provide breakfast for staff and students Encourage more students to drink more water and eat more fruit June 2006 Tutors June 2006 P.Girdwood. Greater involvement of Sept 2005 SMT students in all aspects of the Sept 2005 SMT school Greater sense of Dec 2005 SMT ownership by the students Increase commitment by students to school Oct 2005 SMT as a whole On-Going On-going Health Promoting Committee. All staff All staff Publicity Cost of breakfasts Publicity More tutor groups having breakfast Improved student behaviour Attainment raised Improved ethos Reduction in amount of litter Encourage students to take more exercise Liaise with catering company re school lunches On-going June 2005 Health Promoting Committee. All staff Monitor involvement of students in school 5.3 Feedback from students 4.1
Priority Statement: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (PRIMARY/SECONDARY LIAISON) Objective Task By When By Whom Financial Implications/ Resources Continue to strengthen learning and teaching in S1/S2 To monitor the quality of learning and teaching in S1/2 To identify methods and resources which are effective in S1/2 Dec 2005 June 2006 (Monthly throughout session) SMT/PT s All Staff CPD Budget Strengths and areas for development identified Good practice shared In house sessions presented by staff To further develop resources, materials and methods of delivery to raise attainment and challenge S1/2 students June 2006 PT s and Departments Existing P.C. Budgets Attainment continues to rise (see departmental data and analysis) Training via ISIS Day In House sessions To organise structured visits to associated primary schools Nov 2005/Nov 2006 All Staff in rolling programme over 2 sessions Primary/Secondary liaison strengthened over all departments To establish a model which ensures curricular continuity P6-S2 June 2008 DHT/PT s and Primary HT Within existing cover budget Primary/Secondary link persons established in departments To obtain regular feedback on progress with Cluster plan priorities End of each term Cluster Management Group (DHT & HT s) Obtain regular feedback on progress To strengthen the Cluster Plan with increasing emphasis on planned outcomes Cluster Plan 2005/2006 Cluster Management Group (DHT & HT s) Cost of I days cover for 7 HT s & 1 DHT s Outcomes impact on practice To continue to implement action plans from present primary/secondary working groups June 2006 Working Group Personnel Maths, English, Modern Languages Cover Budget M.L. SEED Monies Curricular progression strengthened Maths planners in use across cluster To continue to develop/implement Cluster Formative Assessment Policy June 2007 Formative Assessment Working Group P7 & S1 staff Cover costs Resources costs (Cluster bid submitted) Policy established Classroom observation Students work 2.1 2.1 3.3 Student Questionnaires 2.1 Feedback at end of session Cluster Plan Review 2.1 2.1 Review Policy 3.5
To extend opportunities for Gifted and Talented students e.g. subject clubs, CEC courses 2005-2008 SMT & Depts Participation in courses/activities 2.1
Priority Statement: DEVELOPMENT OF SCHOOL WEBSITE SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PLAN PRIORITY 2.1 Objective Task By When By Whom Financial of school website Complete current website and add in the best practice from other schools website Keep website up to date Evaluate revised website and seek ideas for further improvement: implement if cost effective Make website known to school community Aug 2005 P. Girdwood D. Polland Jun 2008 P. Girdwood D. Polland Implications/Resource s time No gaps on website/more content available time No out of date material on display Jun 2008 P. Girdwood 200 for software Improved communication with stakeholders Dec 2005 P. Girdwood Seek support and advice of A. Watt Seek support and advice of A. Watt Feedback from School Board Parents Staff Students 6.2, 6.3