The development, implementation and sharing of good practice is a vital element in the school improvement process for schools facing challenging circumstances.

Good practices are being continually reviewed in many areas. Areas that have been highlighted include the following:

• the quality of teaching and learning
  
• school management and leadership
  
• the conditions for learning
  
• the use of pupil performance data
  

Data management is a key strand to school effectiveness. It can provide answers to important questions regarding areas for "continuous improvement". A detailed analysis of significant information can be particularly beneficial when it is used in conjunction with teachers' pedagogic skills. It can be a catalyst for change, used to develop and implement individual student programmes and targets.

Please follow this link for information and good practice regarding Target Setting.

In addition to the good practices highlighted in this section, there are some background reports in the publications area of the site.