Improvement Planning Group

Review of Improvement Planning

Our system of improvement planning has over the last 7 years provided an effective mechanism to deliver a programme of change across the complete spectrum of the curriculum. It has provided rigour to our practices and has an in-built accountability to both our parents and East Ayrshire Council. The system works well. It takes account of the National Priorities and, without doubt, provides clarity of direction. So why change it?

The McCrone report has overhauled the structure of promoted posts and introduced the concept of collegiality. Our planning cycle must take account of this. We must attempt to involve all our staff and our stakeholders in a meaningful way in the identification of priorities for the coming session(s) and in so doing further enhance the levels of “ownership” of the resultant initiatives. Some may feel that our present system of decision taking is more than adequate in achieving grades. However complacency is dangerous! This is a time to take stock, to listen to the views of our staff, children and parents and then move the agenda forwards.

Please take the opportunity to comment on our improvement planning process using the appended list of questions to guide you in the completion of the response form. We would be delighted to hear from you. The form can be downloaded and completed. Returns to the school office by 17th February 2004.

Thanks for your help!

Colin MacLean