aiming for excellence • exploring excellence • journeys to excellence • how good are we now? • planning for excellence
Please note in the six-point scale a level 3 evaluation where strengths just outweigh weaknesses is now described as ‘satisfactory’.
Foreword
Part 1: Aiming for Excellence
Introduction
What are schools and early education centres about?
Part 2: Exploring Excellence
Introduction
Dimension 1: Engages young people in the highest quality learning activities
Dimension 2: Focuses on outcomes and maximises success for all learners
Dimension 3: Develops a common vision across children and young people, parents and staff
Dimension 4: Fosters high quality leadership at all levels
Dimension 5: Works in partnerships with other agencies and its community
Dimension 6: Works together with parents to improve learning
Dimension 7: Reflects on its own work and thrives on challenge
Dimension 8: Values and empowers its staff and young people
Dimension 9: Promotes well-being and respect
Dimension 10: Develops a culture of ambition and achievement
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