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Additional Support for Learning – Interim Position
Statement
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This statement is part of the overall Additional Support Needs
Strategy and outlines the arrangements for implementing the new
duties introduced by the Education
(Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004. |
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Additional Support Needs Review |
A review was commissioned which plays a vital part in ensuring
that the needs of children and young people are met and this report
outlines the background and key findings. |
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Attainment in Perth and Kinross Schools 2011 [pdf –
1.4mb] |
This report presents a summary of pupil attainment and
performance of pupils presented by Perth and Kinross schools for
the Scottish
Qualifications Authority (SQA) examinations. |
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Creating a Curriculum for Excellence
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This strategy supports the development of a Curriculum for
Excellence and we have developed a five part strategy from 2009
onwards. |
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Culture and Education Partnership Project 'Living Communities' [pdf
- 309kb] |
This report details information about a major new creative
learning project, Living Communities, working in all the schools
during the 2011/12 and 2012/13 academic years. |
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Early Years Strategy [pdf – 0.89mb] |
This strategy sets high expectations for our youngest children,
their families and the communities in which they live. |
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HMIe and Care Commission Inspections – summary report [pdf
– 411kb] |
This report provides an overview of the key findings of
inspections carried out over 2010/11 and sets out our approach to
implementing improvement actions. |
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HMIe Summary of Evaluation of the Educational Psychology
Service |
The Educational Psychology Service was inspected in
November 2009. |
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HMIe Validated self-evaluation |
In October 2009, Education and Children's Services was
supported in conducting a Validated Self-Evaluation (VSE).
The report reflects the positive improvement journey been made
over the past few years. |
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More Choices, More Chances and 16+ Learning Choices [pdf –
658kb] |
This report provides information on the progress being made
with the delivery of the Scottish
Government’s More Choices, More Chances Strategy and in
particular the introduction of 16+ Learning Choices, an initiative
to support all young people into positive and sustained
destinations. |
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National Pilot – How Good Is Our Culture & Sport [pdf
– 322kb] |
We were invited by the Scottish Government and
the Voice of Chief
Officers of Culture and Leisure (VOCAL) to participate in the
national pilot of a draft quality improvement framework for culture
and sport services in Scotland. |
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Parental Involvement |
The
Parental Involvement Act was passed by the Scottish Parliament
on 10 May 2006 and aims to support and encourage more families to
become involved in the education of their children. |
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Parental Involvement Strategy Update [pdf – 310kb] |
This update provides a report on the progress made in
implementing the Parental Involvement Strategy which was launched
in May 2009. |
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Perth & Kinross Cultural Strategy 2011 ‘Quality For
Life’ [pdf – 731kb] |
The strategy outlines a bold and ambitious vision, that Perth
and Kinross 'will be one of Scotland’s best cultural
locations to learn, to live and to work & visit', and sets out
how partners will achieve this. |
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Raising Achievement Strategy 2007 [pdf -743kb] |
Raising achievement for all continues to be a key priority,
supporting our citizens to achieve the very best and contribute to
a vibrant and successful community. |
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Review of Policy Integration (More Choices, More Chances) February
2011 [pdf – 432kb] |
Scrutiny Committee review of policy integration, particularly
focussing on More Choices, More Chances. |
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School Development Projects |
Alongside the creation of six new campuses through the
Investment in Learning Programme, additional capital resources have
been allocated to a number of other important projects. |
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Sports Comprehensive Progress Update – March 2011 [pdf
– 585kb] |
Update on progress in establishing a joint Sports Comprehensive
initiative involving St John’s Academy and Perth Grammar
School. |
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Standards and Quality in Schools, Pre-School Centres and Community
Learning and Development – various summary reports |
The inspections and reviews carried out are central parts
of the approach to quality improvement in Scottish education.
Regular reports are submitted to the
Executive Sub-Committee of Lifelong Learning Committee setting
out the key findings and areas for improvement following
inspections of schools, pre-school centres and community learning
and development services. |
