Statement of Intent

STATEMENT OF STRATEGIC INTENT

• Be recognised as one of the leading Scottish authorities as measured by student progress; inspection reports; and student, staff and parental satisfaction rates.

• Be recognised as a leading education authority within the United Kingdom for its progressive practice in relation to teaching and learning

• Make regular and valued contributions to the development of knowledge relating to teaching and learning

• Have developed a website relating to teaching and learning which is valued locally, nationally and internationally as a source of important information about teaching and learning.

• Have established a waiting list of teachers seeking employment in the area.

• Hold an annual conference about teaching and learning which attracts delegates from throughout Scotland and beyond.

• Have developed a coherent, sustainable and proven model of improvement which can be shared with others.

• Be engaged in the delivery of CPD on a national basis through the establishment of a Business (exc-EL) which employs seconded teachers from EL schools.