School Aims
Iochdar School aims are based on QI’s (Quality Indicators) from the document ‘How Good is Our School’. These are benchmarks from this documentation which is used by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate to assess the performance of schools.
Key Areas
CURRICULUM Q.I.'s 1.1 & 1.2
We aim to:-
·
provide a broad and balanced curriculum which is in line with national and
regional policies ensuring continuity progression and integration.
·
provide planned and appropriate learning programmes with continuous assessment
both formal and informal.
·
ensure pupils acquire
effective knowledge skills and understanding appropriate to their aptitude and
ability including use of I.T.(Information Technology)
ATTAINMENT Q.I. 2.1
We aim to:-
·
motivate pupils to
achieve the highest possible standards in terms of 5-14 levels of attainment.
·
encourage pupils to
evaluate their own work and to set high standards for themselves.
LEARNING and TEACHING QI’s 3.1 – 3.6
We aim to:-
·
plan programmes of study
and evaluate our learning and teaching practices on a regular basis
·
develop a whole school
approach to planning and to the practice of homework.
·
utilise a variety of
teaching methods and programmes of study to cater for the needs of the
individual pupil and where appropriate formulate I.E.P’s – Individualised
Educational Programmes.
·
ensure that information
to parents is clear and concise with parental participation in pupil learning
encouraged.
SUPPORT FOR PUPILS QI’s 4.1 – 4.8
We aim to:-
·
foster an atmosphere of
co-operation, concern and tolerance within the classroom and the wider
community of the school.
·
promote and, encourage
positive attitudes and good behaviour among our pupils.
·
build children’s
confidence and self-esteem by involving them in extra curricular activities.
·
ensure the five rules of
Learning Support: consultancy, co-operative teaching, service to
particular pupils, tutorial support and staff
development operate to provide an effective service to meet the continuity of
pupil’s special needs.
·
ensure learning support
is managed effectively including use of I.T. to support programmes, and that
knowledge and understanding of legislation and procedures for implementation is
clear.
·
participate effectively
and efficiently in early intervention strategies.
·
work with the agencies
concerned with the care and protection of our pupils.
ETHOS QI’s 5.1 – 5.3
We aim to:-
·
create a bright and
interesting school environment with attractive displays of pupils' work, well
ordered, for work and leisure free from intimidation and unnecessary
interruption.
·
welcome visitors taking
appropriate account of safety and create a school of which pupils are proud and
have a sense of belonging.
·
seek to encourage the
moral, religious, social and personal development of all pupils and to build
confidence and self-esteem.
·
foster good relationships
by developing closer links with the local community, P.T.A and School Board.
·
ensure a partnership
approach by establishing close links between home and school.
·
use praise and
encouragement as a motivating factor in our school life.
RESOURCES QI, 6.1 – 6.7
We
aim to:-
·
provide a safe, pleasant
and stimulating school environment with utilisation of pupils' work.
·
utilise finance in
support of school planning, learning and teaching and in the provision of up to
date resources.
·
make effective use of I.T.
in our curriculum delivery.
·
use the environment to
support teaching and learning.
·
maximise effectiveness of
staff.
·
use career review to
highlight staff development needs and encourage C.P.D. (Continuing
Professional Development of staff.
·
give appropriate support
to probationer members of staff.
·
keep School Board
informed of spending plan.
·
have accurate costings
relating to the School Development Plan.
MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP & QUALITY ASSURANCE QI’s 7.1- 7.5
We aim to:-
·
ensure staff are engaged
in rigorous self -evaluation and that the findings are utilised for establishing
areas of priority.
·
ensure teacher's plans
and classroom practice are monitored.
·
ensure that pupils’
attainment is monitored.
·
ensure that School
Development Plan is shared with pupils, parents and School Board.
·
ensure that Senior Staff
have clear remits and are undertaken effectively.
·
ensure information is
prompt and clear.