No.

Performance Indicator

Themes

1

Curriculum

1.1

Structure of the curriculum

* breadth and balance across elements of the curriculum

* integration, permeation

* effectiveness of timetabling and arrangements for pupil choice

1.2

Quality of courses or programmes

* breadth, balance and choice

* integration, continuity and progression

* support and guidance for teachers

1.3

Quality of teachers' planning

* planning of programmes and day-to-day activities

2

Attainment

2.1

Attainment in course work

* pupils' attainment in course work

2.2

Attainment in national targets/examinations

* pupils' attainment in relation to national targets/examinations

2.3

Overall quality of attainment

* overall evaluation of attainment based on four other Pis
[ Attainment in course work (PI 2.1), attainment in national examinations (PI 2.2)
quality of pupils' learning (PI 3.2), and meeting pupils' needs (PI 3.3)]

3

Learning and teaching

3.1

Quality of the teaching process

* range and appropriateness of teaching approaches, including the use of homework

* clarity and purposefulness of teachers' expositions and explanations

* quality of teacher-pupil dialogue

3.2

Quality of pupils' learning

* extent to which pupils are motivated by the learning experience

* progress in learning

* personal responsibility for learning; independent thinking; and active involvement in learning

* interaction with others

3.3

Meeting pupils' needs

* choice of tasks, activities and resources

* pace of learning to achieve appropriate targets for all pupils

* relevance of the purposes and contexts of teaching to the pupils' experiences and interests

* where applicable, the contribution made by learning support staff

3.4

Assessment t as part t of teaching

* assessment methods and arrangements for recording

* quality of judgements made in the course of teaching

* use of assessment information

3.5

Communication with parents

* quality of procedures for communicating with parents

* quality of information given to parents about each pupil's progress

* quality of information given to parents about the work of the school

4

Support for pupils

4.1

Pastoral care

* provision for the emotional, physical and social needs of individual pupils

* provision of support for pupils

4.2

Personal and social development

* development in pupils of positive attitudes and personal and social skills

* contribution of extra-curricular activities, syllabus inserts and special courses

4.3

Quality of curricular and vocational guidance

* the quality of guidance in preparation for choice in education, training or employment

* the accuracy and relevance of information and advice

* the extent to which guidance is founded on appropriate consultation

4.4

Guidance role in monitoring progress and attainment

* effectiveness of the monitoring process

* quality of the profiles of pupil progress and development

* effectiveness of uses of acquired information

4.5

Effectiveness of learning support

* quality of learning support programmes

* pupils' progress and attainment

* quality of external guidance and support

4.6

Implementation of SEN legislation

* fulfilling the requirement of Records of Needs

* procedures for implementing legislation

* knowledge and understanding of legislation and related procedures

4.7

Placement of pupils with special educational needs

* the effectiveness of processes for special needs placements

* the effectiveness of processes for placement to classes

5

Ethos

5.1

Ethos

* sense of identity and pride in the school; equality and fairness

* welcoming environment

* pupil and staff morale and pupil/staff relationships

* pupil and staff expectations and the use of praise

* pupil behaviour and discipline

5.2

Partnership with parents and the School Board

* encouragement to parents to be involved in their child's learning and the life of the school

* responsiveness of the school to parents' s' views and enquiries

* effectiveness of links between the school and School Board

5.3

Links with other schools and agencies, employers and the community

* range, purpose and effectiveness of contacts with other educational establishments

* range, purpose and effectiveness of contacts with voluntary organisations, the wider community and employers

* range, purpose and effectiveness of contacts with statutory organisations

6

Resources

6.1

Provision of accommodation and facilities

* sufficiency, range and appropriateness

6.2

Provision of resources

* sufficiency of available finance

* sufficiency, range and suitability of resources

6.3

Organisation and use of resources, and space

* organisation and accessibility

* use of resources

* display and presentation of items of interest

6.4

Provision of staff

* provision of staff

* experience, qualifications and expertise of staff

6.5

Effectiveness and deployment of staff

* the effectiveness of teachers and teamwork

* formation of classes and deployment of teachers

* provision for liaison to support pupils

* use of ancillary staff (where applicable)

6.6

Staff development and appraisal

* effectiveness of links between staff development and appraisal and school development planning

* effectiveness of teacher appraisal

* effectiveness of teacher appraisal staff development

6.7

School management of

devolved finances

* understanding of devolved school management

* arrangements for managing the school's devolved budget

* use of finance in support of school development planning and learning and teaching

7

Management, leadership and quality assurance

7.1

Self-evaluation

* staff involvement in school self-evaluation

* monitoring and evaluation by promoted staff

* use of assessment information in evaluating overall attainment

* monitoring and evaluation of management

7.2

The development plan

* structure of the plan

* content of the plan

* presentation of the plan

7.3

Implementing the development plan

* progress in achieving the targets in the development plan

* impact of the development plan

7.4

Effectiveness of leadership

* professional competence and commitment

* leadership qualities

* relationship with people and development of teamwork

7.5

Effectiveness of promoted staff and senior teachers

* remits and deployment

* individual effectiveness

* corporate effectiveness