New HMIE publication - Improving Outcomes for Learners through Self-Evaluation

This new document published by HM Inspectorate of Education (HMIE) supplements the advice given in ‘How good is our school?’ (HGIOS) third edition and ‘The Child at the Centre’ second edition which set out comprehensive quality frameworks and provided helpful advice on the process of improvement through self-evaluation.

In particular, this document provides advice on the application of the three reference QIs - 1.1 Improvements in performance, 2.1 Learners’ experiences and 5.3 Meeting learning needs. It also provides advice on applying QI 5.9 Improvement through self-evaluation. Its purpose is to help staff in schools and pre-school centres to take a closer look at these four QIs. It has been written for pre-school centres and primary, special and secondary schools.

This guide should be used alongside ‘How good is our school?’ and ‘The Child at the Centre’ and will act as an additional tool for pre-school and school staff and inspection teams. It should enhance the common understanding and shared language of inspectors and pre-school and school staff.

HMIE publication: Improving Outcomes for Learners through Self-Evaluation