School Self Evaluation in St Killian’s College
School Self-Evaluation - An introduction
School Self-Evaluation (SSE) was introduced into the Irish education system in 2012 to improve teaching and learning. From 2012 to 2016 there was a focus on Literacy and Numeracy. From 2016 to 2020 schools engaged with the next cycle of SSE whereby they continue to maintain a meaningful focus on literacy and numeracy as well as introducing and embedding the Framework for Junior Cycle 2015. The stage 2022-2026 is comprised of two phases: review, and focus on context-specific school priorities. The school is currently taking part in the SSE 'six steps programme' with Oide.
It is a collaborative, reflective process of internal school review, focused on school improvement. We aim to reflect the standards of highly effective practice as outlined in Looking at Our School 2022: A Quality Framework for Post Primary schools.
School self-evaluation further develops the school development planning process, and focuses it firmly on teaching and learning.
School self-evaluation is a process of internal school review to improve teaching and learning in our school. It is a ‘collaborative, reflective process of internal school review, focused on school improvement’. Its focus is on teaching and learning.
It involves all members of the school community - the Board of Management, Principal, Deputy Principal, teachers, students and parents.
School self-evaluation is about maintaining high standards along with improving learning experiences and educational outcomes for the students in St Killian’s. The process guides us to review teaching and learning in our school, the strengths of the school and areas of improvement. The outcome is improvements in the quality of students’ learning.
🛠️
Key Steps in the SSE Process
- Identify Focus Area
- Choose a priority area (e.g. literacy, numeracy, wellbeing, teaching strategies).
- Gather Evidence
- Use surveys, assessments, classroom observations, and feedback from students, parents, and staff.
- Analyse and Reflect
- Review the data to understand current practices and outcomes.
- Make Judgements
- Evaluate what’s working well and what needs improvement.
- Create an Improvement Plan
- Develop a clear, actionable plan with targets and timelines.
- Implement and Monitor
- Put the plan into action and track progress over time.
- Review and Report
- Reflect on outcomes and share findings with the school community.
Useful Links:
-Department of Education SSE Overview – Clear explanation of the SSE process
click here
-PDST Guideline for Post Primary Schools
click here
SSE Focus St Killian's College 25 26 here
Reports:
St Killian's College SSE Report 24 25 click here
Infographic here
St Killian's College SSE Report 23 24 click here
Infographic here
St Killian's College SSE 20-22 Review here
St Killian's College Reflection on SSE to date and Covid 19’s impact here
School Self Evaluation Report for Stakeholders 2018/2019:
click here
Staff Surveys:
https://1drv.ms/w/s!AnlIRGn7ybturCzV9YPW8ejNc1Y-?e=Uh0FsJ
Student Surveys:
https://1drv.ms/w/s!AnlIRGn7ybturC41EgLqiBiUwCdB?e=jDp6aN