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Using PIPS and InCAS in South Ayrshire Schools

Using PIPS and InCAS in South Ayrshire Schools. Mona McCulloch Quality Improvement Manager South Ayrshire Council. Where we were. 5-14 data – big hole Standardised assessments – some but not all Early Years – phonological screening Implementation of CfE – not quite there yet.

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Using PIPS and InCAS in South Ayrshire Schools

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  1. Using PIPS and InCAS in South Ayrshire Schools Mona McCulloch Quality Improvement Manager South Ayrshire Council

  2. Where we were • 5-14 data – big hole • Standardised assessments – some but not all • Early Years – phonological screening • Implementation of CfE – not quite there yet

  3. What we have been doing? • CfE Leadership Group • Established Project Teams • Assessment Strategy • Arrangements at school level for assessing • Arrangements at cluster level for moderating • Arrangements at authority level for quality assuring • Tracking and monitoring on SEEMIS • Reporting to parents • PIPS and InCAS

  4. Why PIPS and InCAS? • Used by more than half of Scottish Authorities • Focuses on core skills • Easy to use • Children enjoy using them • High quality and detailed feedback – very quickly! • Support from CEM

  5. A little bit about South Ayrshire • 17th largest local authority in Scotland • 8 secondary schools • 43 primary schools • 3 nursery schools • 12 partnership nurseries • 2 specialist schools

  6. How did we do it? • ‘Big Bang’ approach • Training for teachers/web champions • Parents’ leaflets • Technical requirements • HT/QIO awareness raising • Guidance materials • Drop-in sessions

  7. Timeline

  8. Some things to consider • Timing of InCAS assessments • Who will administer PIPS? Where? • Using the data • Transitions • Informing/reporting to parents • Transferring data • Hidden costs

  9. Contact Details • Mona McCulloch Quality Improvement Manager Tel: 01292 612243 Email: mona.mcculloch@south-ayrshire.gov.uk • Lynn Robertson Co-ordinator (Projects & ICT Systems) Tel: 01292 616282 Email: lynn.robertson@south-ayrshire.gov.uk

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