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1 Using PIPS and InCAS in South Ayrshire Schools Mona McCulloch Quality Improvement Manager South Ayrshire Council

2 Where we were 5-14 data – big hole Standardised assessments – some but not all Early Years – phonological screening Implementation of CfE – not quite there yet

3 What we have been doing? CfE Leadership Group Established Project Teams Assessment Strategy  Arrangements at school level for assessing  Arrangements at cluster level for moderating  Arrangements at authority level for quality assuring Tracking and monitoring on SEEMIS Reporting to parents PIPS and InCAS

4 Why PIPS and InCAS? Used by more than half of Scottish Authorities Focuses on core skills Easy to use Children enjoy using them High quality and detailed feedback – very quickly! Support from CEM

5 A little bit about South Ayrshire 17 th largest local authority in Scotland 8 secondary schools 43 primary schools 3 nursery schools 12 partnership nurseries 2 specialist schools

6 How did we do it? ‘Big Bang’ approach Training for teachers/web champions Parents’ leaflets Technical requirements HT/QIO awareness raising Guidance materials Drop-in sessions

7 Timeline

8 Some things to consider Timing of InCAS assessments Who will administer PIPS? Where? Using the data Transitions Informing/reporting to parents Transferring data Hidden costs

9 Contact Details Mona McCulloch Quality Improvement Manager Tel: 01292 612243 Email: mona.mcculloch@south-ayrshire.gov.ukmona.mcculloch@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Lynn Robertson Co-ordinator (Projects & ICT Systems) Tel: 01292 616282 Email: lynn.robertson@south-ayrshire.gov.uklynn.robertson@south-ayrshire.gov.uk


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