Schools Self-Evaluation

It has long been recognised that if a school is to maximise opportunities for improvement then the ability to self evaluate all aspects of work is crucial. Furthermore, the process needs to be regular and involve as many different groups who work in, or who have an interest in, the school. The well accepted cycle for school improvement includes the key question of "Where are we now?" as the starting and finishing point for each cycle.

Since January 2000 the Ofsted inspection framework has included each school's evaluation of its work as a central piece of pre-inspection evidence. This was further strenghtened in the 2009 inspection framework.

The Kent Self Evaluation Tool for Different Groups, (including SEN and Disabilities)

Both the LA and each individual school have a duty to review their provision for SEN and for all learners with learning difficulties and disabilities. The self-evaluation tool for different groups (including SEN and disabilities) has been used in the many iterations by many schools over the last 5 years to evaluate their practice and provision for learners with learning difficulties and disabilities including pupils with SEN.

The tool has been revised in order that it is aligned to the 2009 Ofsted Framework SEF form. It will support schools in the process of self-evaluation before an Ofsted inspection and the Leadership and Management judgement of the school will be significantly supported by this process.

It is also important that each school reviews its provision annually, and from this audit creates a School Plan which captures the issues for action. The revised self-evaluation tool will support this process.

The Self Evaluation Tool for Different Groups (including SEN and Disabilities), has proved to be very effective and has been updated to meet current regulations and changes to the Ofsted framework.

Click on the following links to access the different files from The Kent Self Evaluation Tool for Different Groups (including SEN and Disabilities) (Revised Summer 2010):

• Guidance for the use of the Kent Self Evaluation Tool for Different Groups (including SEN and Disabilities) 
• The Kent Self Evaluation Tool for Different Groups (including SEN and Disabilities)
  A framework of 35 audit statements with criteria for Grade 2, 3 and 4 together with suggestions where you may look for the evidence.
• Self Evaluation Tool - Summary Document
  A document to capture your judgements as you work through the self evaluation form
• Overview Profile
  A single sheet to record the judgements of all 35 audit statements and collect the headlines for the issues for action
• Example: Action Plan 2010-2011
  A template document for schools to use 
• Appendices -
  • A - RAISEonline Analysis Grid
  • B - Work Scrutiny
  • C -  Discussions with Pupils
  • D - Pupil Case Study Template
  • E - Overview of Outcomes for Equality, Strands and Vulnerable Groups
  • F - Inclusive Teaching Observation
  • F(i) - Checklists
  • G - Discussions with Teaching Assistants
  • H(i), H(ii), H(iii) - Teaching Assistants Observation Forms
  • I - Exemplar SEN Governor Rolling, Programme of Monitoring, Evaluation and Review 
  • J - Governor’s Annual Report to Parents on the SEN Policy
  • K - Writing an SEN Policy 
    A set of eleven monitoring forms which help you to gather evidence for your judgements

If you have any queries regarding the information on this page please contact Diana Robinson.