1. Changes to School Inspection Procedures Colin Nicol, Quality Improvement Officer Maxine Cottiss, Quality Improvement Officer Education Service

2. Inspection Timetable Primary schools and nursery class approximately every seven years Secondary schools approximately every six years Education Service

3. Focus of School Inspections How well do children learn and achieve? Does the school have a clear sense of direction? How well do staff work with others to support children’s learning? Are staff and children actively involved in their community? Does the school have high expectations of all children? Education Service

4. Structure of School Inspections Before the inspection During the inspection After the inspection Education Service

5. School Inspection video clips Outline Education Service

6. School Inspection video clips Getting the Picture Education Service

7. School Inspection video clips The Report Education Service

8. Inspection Reports Activity 1: Read Section 3 – How well do children learn and achieve? – in the example of an inspection report at your table. Activity 2: In your group discuss and note down on the response form: - what helpful information is there in this section about the children’s progress at their school? - what is off-putting or unclear? - suggestions for improvement? Education Service

9. Public consultation on proposals for the HMIE school inspection framework starting in Autumn 2011 Education Service

10. Why are HMIE proposing changes now? (1) HMIE have recently completed a cycle of inspections They want inspections to be seen as a positive partnership exercise There is to be a focus on school self evaluation and school improvement Education Service

11. Why are HMIE proposing changes now? (2) HMIE will move towards inspections that are appropriate to the needs of the school concentrate efforts where can make the biggest difference for learners Education Service

12. Proposals for the inspection of schools 1. Better use of information on schools to make sure they inspect where it really matters a smaller sample (annually) An annual process of risk assessment – links with Local Authority Education Service

13. Proposals for the inspection of schools 2.Continue to inspect what really matters HMIE want to support the aims of CfE Closer look at learning and teaching and learners experiences of a broad general education, literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing New focus for Secondary School Inspections Education Service

14. Proposals for the inspection of schools 3. Getting Everyone Involved Increasing staff involvement in inspection: Senior staff and where appropriate local authority staff to join them on class visits and take part in team meetings. Increasing Parent Involvement: Listen more carefully to parent views Education Service

15. Period of Notice Currently 3 weeks Move to a shorter period of notice Education Service

16. Reporting Clearer more accessible reports Shorter reports –how the school is performing and key areas for improvement The reports will be published on line (hard copies available on request) Education Service

17. HMIE QUESTIONNAIRE Q3 – Do you agree that, in general, parents should be involved in the inspection process? Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disasgree No opinion Education Service

18. Q5 Do you agree that HMIE should move towards shorter reports which provide assurance on how the school is performing? Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree No opinion Education Service

19. Q6 What is your preferred option for sharing the findings of the inspection with parents. A RIF (Record of Inspection Findings) is the record of evidence gathered by inspectors. A letter highlighting the main points of the inspection A short report highlighting the main points from the inspection Access to the RIF via a meeting with the Parent Council A letter and access to the RIF via the Parent Council None of these Education Service

20. How can I share my views on the proposals? http://www.hmie.gov.uk/generic/School+In spection+Framework+Reviewhttp://www.hmie.gov.uk/generic/School+In spection+Framework+Review Consultation deadline is Friday 17 December Education Service