Quality improvement framework
Our Quality Improvement Framework sets out a clear, practical approach to raising attainment and improving outcomes for children and young people across the Scottish Borders. It supports schools and settings to lead their own improvement journeys through a culture of collaboration, clarity, and consistency.
Our Vision
To embed continuous improvement across all schools and settings, ensuring every child and young person achieves their full potential.
Key principles
Support and challenge
- Cluster-based collaboration focused on quality improvement.
- Professional learning and inspection support.
- Use of national frameworks (HGIOS4/HGIOELC) to guide standards and judgements.
Data-driven improvement
- Use of dashboards, benchmarking tools, and stakeholder feedback.
- Focus on attainment, achievement, attendance, and wellbeing including targeted support for vulnerable groups.
Empowering practice
- Shared learning visits and moderation of standards.
- Responsive planning based on local needs and evidence.
Planning for impact
- Improvement plans and standards reports aligned to national priorities.
- Emphasis on learner voice and rights.
- Clear, measurable outcomes with regular review and adaptation.
Annual reporting
- Schools submit improvement reports by June and plans by August.
- Reports evaluate progress, impact, and next steps to close the attainment gap.
This framework is part of our wider strategy to raise attainment through six key areas: Teaching and Learning, Literacy, Numeracy, Inclusion, Family Engagement, and Quality Improvement – all underpinned by the #SBCWay.