http://hdl.handle.net/2428/2568 Search the Channel search http://arrts.gtcni.org.uk/gtcni/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/2428/55013 Title: Chief Inspector's Report 2006-2008<br/><br/>Authors: ETI Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/15456 Title: Alternative Education Provision Chief Inspector's Phase Report<br/><br/>Authors: ETI<br/><br/>Abstract: During 2005-06, the Inspectorate recorded 39 AEP centres providing education forsome 930 pupils aged 11-16 years who were not attending mainstream schools.These pupils have increasingly complex behavioural and social difficulties, includingdrug and alcohol-related problems. Many of them are involved with juvenile justiceand a growing number are under the care of Health and Social Services. A verysmall, but worrying, number of pupils self-harm and need appropriate counsellingsupport. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/15455 Title: Further Education Chief Inspector's Phase Report<br/><br/>Authors: ETI<br/><br/>Abstract: In 2004 DEL published FE Means Business, which sought to secure for furthereducation a particular mission and vision within The Northern Ireland EconomicVision (2004) and DEL’s Skills Strategy (2004). All three documents9, whilerecognising the particular difficulties faced by Northern Ireland in the past, focus onthe need for the region to face the future through catching up and competing withstrong international economies. In particular, FE Means Business re-affirms thesector’s aims to strengthen economic development, increase its provision in the sixskill areas identified as priority, promote Lifelong Learning, enhance social cohesion,and advance the individual’s skills and learning. Over the 2004-06 period, DEL hasworked with the sector and other key stakeholders to turn the strategy document into relevant and coherent policies. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/15440 Title: Post-Primary Education including Sixth Forms Chief Inspector's Phase Report<br/><br/>Authors: ETI<br/><br/>Abstract: The Inspectorate’s new standard model of inspection for post-primary schools hasincreased substantially the focus on leadership and management, complementing theemphasis given to school self-evaluation and self-improvement. In all post-primaryinspections, teachers’ questionnaires have been introduced to enable the staff toexpress their views on their school’s provision. The Inspectorate has also introducedarea inspections, initially in the greater Newry and Coleraine areas, with the purposeof assessing the effectiveness, within a defined area, of the provision of educationand training for 14-19 year olds in preparing them to progress to further education, training or employment. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/15439 Title: Pre-School Education Chief Inspector's Phase Report<br/><br/>Authors: ETI<br/><br/>Abstract: During 2005-06, revised procedures for all pre-school inspections were introduced,shortening the period of notification, reducing the preparation required by leaders andcompleting the inspection process more quickly. Questionnaires for members of staffand management groups were included to complement those already available forparents/carers. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/15454 Title: Primary Education Chief Inspector's Phase Report<br/><br/>Authors: ETI<br/><br/>Abstract: In order to support further the primary schools’ capacity for self-evaluation leading toself-improvement, a new short inspection (SI) was introduced in 2005-2006, followingan extensive process of consultation. The SI focuses on the quality of the schools’self-evaluation and agenda for improvement. A key element is the evaluation of howeffectively the Principals and senior management teams (SMTs) usedevelopment-planning and action-planning to promote the highest possible standardsin the children’s behaviour, personal development and academic attainment. In allinspections, there is now a greater emphasis on evaluating the schools’ capacity for self-improvement and on the use of comparative data about performance. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/15437 Title: Special Education Chief Inspector's Phase Report<br/><br/>Authors: ETI<br/><br/>Abstract: Over 50,000 pupils in mainstream schools have special educational needs andrequire additional support to access the curriculum and make progress in learning. Inaddition, almost 4,500 pupils are educated in 48 special schools employing around600 teachers and 872 classroom assistants. Some 180 units provide education forpupils with special needs in mainstream settings.The evidence for this section is based on the inspections of 18 special schools, withfollow-up inspections in four, and the findings of eleven surveys. The Inspectoratealso produced classroom guidance materials related to autism and dyslexia. Districtinspectors made more than 50 visits to special schools, during which lessons wereobserved and discussions held with principals and senior members of staff. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/15453 Title: Teacher Education Chief Inspector's Phase Report<br/><br/>Authors: ETI<br/><br/>Abstract: The current comprehensive Review of Teacher Education has a particular focus onearly teacher education and continuing professional development (CPD). TheReview has been underpinned by sound fundamental principles that stress theimportance of meeting the needs of individual teachers and schools and developing ajoined-up approach to provision at all stages. It is expected that policy proposalsresulting from the Review will go out for consultation in the spring of 2007. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/15453 Title: Teacher Education Chief Inspector's Phase Report<br/><br/>Authors: ETI<br/><br/>Abstract: The current comprehensive Review of Teacher Education has a particular focus onearly teacher education and continuing professional development (CPD). TheReview has been underpinned by sound fundamental principles that stress theimportance of meeting the needs of individual teachers and schools and developing ajoined-up approach to provision at all stages. It is expected that policy proposalsresulting from the Review will go out for consultation in the spring of 2007. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/2428/15452 Title: Training Chief Inspector's Phase Report<br/><br/>Authors: ETI<br/><br/>Abstract: Over the period 2004-2006, Jobskills remained DEL’s primary vocational trainingprogramme for young people and continued to make a significant contributiontowards its strategic objectives. A number of factors have led to a fundamentalreview, including the low rate of unemployment, the developing role of Sectoral SkillsCouncils, the developments within 14-19 provision, and the opportunity to considerelements of a pre-apprenticeship programme. In addition, there were criticisms ofJobskills by the Northern Ireland Audit Office and the House of Commons Committeeof Public Accounts. Training for Success, the new professional and technical trainingprogrammes designed to provide flexibility, individual choice and a wide range ofcareer pathways will replace Jobskills from September 2007. Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:58:59 GMT