1. ROSSHALL ACADEMY “Our School Our Future” Our Future”

2. Rosshall Academy SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2010/2013 RESULTS OF CONSULTATION

3. Our Shared Values Aspiration Compassion Creativity Integrity Perseverance Respect

4. Our Vision Statement ‘At Rosshall Academy, we strive to ensure that all learners maximise their potential, aspiring to excellence, in an atmosphere of equality, integrity and respect.’

5. Our Aims We will seek to: Enable all pupils and students to achieve their potential as successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors and responsible citizens; Provide a full range of appropriate courses, services and resources; Foster genuine partnerships within our community; Promote equality of opportunity and social justice; Encourage education throughout life..

6. PARENTAL SURVEY The school has explained how I can support my 69% AGREE child with his/her homework Parents evenings are helpful and informative 79% AGREE If I raise a matter of concern the school will do something about it 79% AGREE I have a clear idea of the school’s priorities for 80% AGREE improving the education of pupils. Teachers are good at letting me know about my child's strengths and weaknesses84% AGREE The school is good at consulting me on decisions which affect my child81 which affect my child81%AGREE

7. STAFF SURVEY Staff regularly ask for pupils views on how Staff regularly ask for pupils views on how their learning experience could be improved68%AGREE Parents are fully involved in the school and their children's learning 72%AGREE The pupils are well behaved 78%AGREE I have good opportunities to take part in continuing professional development78%AGREE

8. PUPIL SURVEY The behaviour of pupils in the school is good42.5% AGREE All pupils are treated fairly in the school 55% AGREE Pupils have a say in deciding how to improve the school69% AGREE Staff in the school are good at Staff in the school are good at dealing with bullies69% AGREE I get about the right amount of I get about the right amount of homework 76% AGREE Teachers explain things clearly77% AGREE Teachers explain things clearly77% AGREE Teachers tell me how I am getting on with my work78% AGREE Teachers tell me how I am getting on with my work78% AGREE

9. Q4 Pupils are provided with regular feedback on what they need to improve 98% STAFF AGREE OR STRONGLY AGREE Q18 My teachers are good at letting me know how my learning can be improved 77% S1 pupils agree 90% S6 pupils agree AVERAGE 82% OF ALL PUPILS AGREE 16% difference

10. Q8 Staff treat all pupils equally 98% STAFF AGREE OR STRONGLY AGREE Q11 All pupils are treated fairly in the school 53% S3/S4 pupils agree 74% S6 pupils agree AVERAGE 57% OF ALL PUPILS AGREE 41% difference

11. SCHOOL REVIEW Quality Indicators School Authority 1.1Improvements in performance54 2.1Learners’ experiences44 5.1The curriculum44 5.3Meeting learning needs54 5.5Expectations and promoting achievement55 5.8Care, welfare and development55 5.9Improvement through self-evaluation44 9.3Developing people and partnerships55 9.4Leadership of improvement and change55

12. SCHOOL REVIEW Key strengths The leadership of the head teacher in promoting an ethos of improvement The strong, positive ethos of cooperation and positive relationships between staff and young people The collaborative approach of staff to school improvement Sustained improvements in aspects of performance from S1-4 The tracking of progress and support offered to vulnerable young people The impact of the mentoring programme on improvements in attainment in S4 The support offered to young people in the Visual Impairment Unit The work of the Employability Officer in improving the leavers’ destinations The quality of Pastoral Care and staff commitment to care, welfare and development

13. SCHOOL REVIEW Areas for development The consistency of learners’ experiences across departments, including increased pace and challenge for the more able The performance of young people, particularly that of boys, at Standard Grade (General Level) The attainment of young people in S5/6 in national examinations The impact of self-evaluation should be developed further to focus on quality assurance procedures leading to improvements in teaching and learning across the school Implementation of Curriculum for Excellence

14. What are our priorities for 2010/2013? 1.1Improvements in Performance 2.1Learners’ Experience 5.1The Curriculum 5.2Teaching for Effective Learning 5.5Expectations and Promoting Achievement

15. PriorityAn specific area we need to focus on to improve. OutcomeDescription of the improvement we wish to achieve. (Measurable and/or observable). TaskWhat we will do to achieve this improvement. Improvement Planning

16. “Our School, Our Future” Our Future”