2.1.2 Supporting improvement
‘How Good Is Our School 4’ (HGIOS 4) is a resource to support improvement through self-evaluation and inclusion and is embedded across all the themes and quality indicators.
Figure 13 highlights how the reflective questions can support school communities evaluate their inclusive practice and identify areas for improvement.
Figure 13
Activity 23
a.
1.1 Self-evaluation for self-improvement
b.
1.2 Leadership of learning
c.
1.3 Leadership of change
d.
1.4 Leadership and management of staff
e.
1.5 Management of resources to promote equity
f.
2.1 Safeguarding and child protection
g.
2.2 Curriculum
h.
2.3 Learning, teaching and Assessment
i.
2.4 Personalised support
j.
2.5 Family learning
k.
2.6 Transitions
l.
2.7 Partnerships
m.
3.1 Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion
n.
3.2 Raising attainment and achievement
o.
3.3 Increasing creativity and employability
The correct answers are a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n and o.
Answer
Inclusive practice is featured across all 3 themes and the 15 quality indicators within HGIOS 4.
Discussion
This self-evaluation framework is designed to promote effective self-evaluation as the first important stage in a process of achieving self-improvement. Reflecting on inclusion when evaluating practice to see what is working well and what needs to improve will support the educational experiences and outcomes for dyslexia and other additional support needs.
2.1.1 Developing an inclusive curriculum