Welcome to the section looking at all areas connected with School Improvement. The Education Act of 2002 states, 'The Governing Body shall conduct the school with a view to promoting high standards of educational achievement at the school'

The Governing Body is strategically well-placed to oversee how their school is developing. That is their main function. An effective governing body will be aware of the context in which the school operates. The focus of school improvement is now firmly set on school self-evaluation. School self evaluation and the school improvement plan take precedence over inspection as the means of raising standards. Ofsted explains that 'school self evaluation is a continuous process that is complemented from time to time by external inspection' (Every Child Matters; Framework for the inspection of schools in England from Sept 05).

 Buttons on the left of the screen will guide you to OFSTED; Self-Evaluation; School Improvement Planning; National Strategies; work on strengthening communities including Extended Schools, National Healthy Schools Standard, Community Cohesion and Play; Monitoring & Evaluation; and a link to the South Gloucestershire Learning & School Effectiveness website.

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