Education must prepare students for the future by focusing on ways of thinking like problem-solving and decision-making, as well as ways of working like communication and collaboration. Technology is central to this vision for the future as both an opportunity and risk that must be addressed. External reviews provide critical feedback on a school's progress, strengths, and areas for improvement which help inform strategic planning and goal-setting for continued development.

1. PROVIDING AN
EDUCATION FOR THE
THIRD MILLENNIUM

2. “The mistake that many policy makers
make is to believe that in education the
best way to face the future is by
improving what they did in the past.”
Ken Robinson – The Element p.235

4. “Education today is much more about ways
of thinking, which involve creative and
critical approaches to problem-solving and
decision-making. It is also about ways of
working, including communication and
collaboration as well as the tools they
require, such as the capacity to recognise
and exploit the potential of new
technologies, or indeed, to avert their risks.
Andres Schleicher, OECD Education
exploit the potential of new technologies

5. Quality education
requires clear vision
and effective
leadership. Such
systems attract great
teachers and best
practice.
Clear vision recognises
the determination to
prepare students for a
future life in society.
Technology is central to
this vision.
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9. Benefits of
the
Assessor’s
visit
JUDGEMENTS MADE
BY EXTERNAL
PROFESSIONALS ARE
OF GREAT VALUE
CRITICAL EVALUATION
OF PROGRESS AND
AREAS FOR
DEVELOPMENT
ICT MARK
JUDGEMENTS ARE
EMPLOYED IN
DOCUMENTS SUCH AS
SCHOOL ACTION PLAN
AND HEADTEACHER’S
PERFORMANCE
REVIEW
REPORT PROVIDES A
CLEAR DIRECTION FOR
THE FUTURE