High quality video feedJourney to Excellence
An introduction to Culture and Ethos
Area 5 of The Journey to Excellence. This video describes those attributes and values which contribute to an excellent school ethos and which help to create a successful school and it outlines why an ethos of achievement is integral to a successful school.
An introduction to Partnerships
Area 3 of The Journey to Excellence. This film describes the importance of working in partnership with outside agencies, as well as parents and families, in order to meet the needs of all learners and help them to make the most of their skills and abilities.
- Posted on 29 October 2009 under Broad area 3: Partnership, Journey to Excellence, Topics, Broad area 3: Partnership, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
An introduction to People
Area 4 of The Journey to Excellence. This video highlights the importance and value of people in achieving excellence. Reflection, self-evaluation and the use of data are key themes which make up this area.
- Posted on 29 October 2009 under Broad area 4: People, Journey to Excellence, Topics, Broad area 4: People, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
An introduction to Vision and Leadership
Area 2 of The Journey to Excellence. This film outlines why a shared vision is vital to ensure a common purpose to drive school improvement. Also described is the importance of leadership at all levels.
- Posted on 29 October 2009 under Leadership in Schools, Dimension 4: Leadership, Dimension 3: Vision, Broad area 2: Leadership and vision, Journey to Excellence, Topics, Dimension 4: Leadership, Dimension 3: Vision, Broad area 2: Leadership and vision, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
An introduction to The Journey to Excellence
This film describes the Journey to Excellence and it's 5 associated areas; learning and teaching, vision and leadership, partnerships, people and culture and ethos.
- Posted on 29 October 2009 under Journey to Excellence, Topics, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
An introduction to Learning and Teaching
Area 1 of The Journey to Excellence. This film contains an overview of how schools engage young people in the highest quality learning activities. It also describes why professional development, collaboration and focusing on outcomes are key components of an effective learning and teaching environment.
- Posted on 29 October 2009 under Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Topics, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
A nurture group: Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School
One school's approach to supporting learners in P1 – P3 through the work of a nurture group.
- Posted on 08 October 2009 under Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Journey to Excellence, Inclusive Education, Topics, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
Opening up learning through self-evaluation: Cross Arthurlie Primary School
Headteachers, staff and pupils discuss strategies used to open up learning in order to improve the quality of learning at this primary school. Approaches considered include direct observation and feedback from learners and staff.
- Posted on 08 October 2009 under Broad area 4: People, Journey to Excellence, Topics, Broad area 4: People, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
A denominational and non-denominational school learning together: St Ignatius' Primary School and Wishaw Academy Primary School
How encouraging pupils to express their views was successful in bringing together a denominational and a non-denominational school on a shared campus. Children describe how their views influence their learning and work.
- Posted on 08 October 2009 under Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Journey to Excellence, Inclusive Education, Topics, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
Improving learning by listening to children and young people: St Kenneth's Primary School
Discover how this primary school actively seeks pupils' views and the impact of this work on the development of learning.
- Posted on 08 October 2009 under Broad area 4: People, Journey to Excellence, Topics, Broad area 4: People, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.