Linlithgow Academy has a sustained focus on improving educational outcomes for all our young people. This is underpinned by effective improvement priorities.
Our School Improvement Plan (SIP) considers what we want to.....
Improve - we want to move something from X to Y by date Z. We choose measurable projects which are also time bound
Consolidate - we have done work here already and want to ensure that this doesn't fall back
Understand - we do not yet fully understand why something is happening, so we are going to devote energy and time into getting a grasp of what is going on so we are better placed to make an improvement in this area if appropriate.
We consider what was achieved in our previous SIP and what our next steps arising from this plan are:
From these evaluations we then set out our high level improvement priorities for the upcoming session:
More detailed information is then added to these high level priorities. If you would like to read the detailed School Improvement Plan and other associated information you can do so via the links and download section at bottom of page.
By June 2027
1. To enable student agency and develop our students' capacity to participate in all aspects of their learning.
AIMS
By March 2027, all teachers will implement a consistent Learning Conversations model, supported by targeted professional learning, shared definitions and agreed tools, resulting in learners increasingly able to reflect on and articulate their progress.
All teachers will have strengthened their inclusive and impactful pedagogy, leadership and curriculum making so that all learners' needs are consistently met across classrooms
To consolidate the following key aspects of existing school improvement by April 2027.
To embed a consistently safe, inclusive and rights respecting learning environment that maximises engagement, attendance and positive outcomes for all learners.
AIMS
By Easter 2027, almost all staff will confidently and consistently implement the school's Positive Relationships Statement, leading to improved responses to dyscalculia behaviour and a reduction in incidents requiring PTC/SLT intervention
By Easter 2027, almost all pupils will demonstrate an increased understanding of equality, inclusion, respectful relationships and children's rights. Staff confidence in responding to issues relating to equality, diversity and inclusion will also improve.
By Easter 2027, whole-school attendance will be sustained above 90% (above WL aim), FME attendance above 80% (above WL aim) and Q1 attendance will improve by 3%.
By Easter 2027, overall positive destinations will be sustained above WL average (including C EYP, Q1 and Q2 learners), with the proportion of ASN learners within the negative destination cohort reducing by 20%
To continue to make better use of tracking and monitoring data to meet the needs of all learners
Understand
AIMS
By Easter 2027 our high-quality data reflection model, will ensure focused discussion on data, learner progress and clear subject action planning is embedded
