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Back to the Future. Armagh City Hotel: May 07. Building on the past. Learning from the present. Preparing for the future. The trouble with our times is that the future is not what it used to be. Paul Valery. Where were you in 1989?
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Back to the Future Armagh City Hotel: May 07
Building on the past. Learning from the present. Preparing for the future. The trouble with our times is that the future is not what it used to be. Paul Valery
Where were you in 1989? Direct engagement of Department, Inspectorate and front-line staff. Inspecting at a time of change. Building on the past
And if the world were black or white entirely We might be surer where we wanted to go Or again we might be merely Bored but in reality there is no road That is right entirely. Louis McNeice Building on the past
Becoming familiar with the revised curriculum. Visiting Schools: Listening to teachers. Monitoring INSET: Talking to presenters. Reporting to PMB. Responding to uncertainty (February 07). Learning from the present
Evaluating support for years 1, 5, 8 teachers. Visiting INSET for years 2, 6, 9 teachers. District visits to observe progress. Evaluating the initial implementation phase. If you want to know more? Preparing from the future
Helping learners to reach their full potential. Connecting better for learners. Leading at a time of change. Preparing for the future: Using Inspection Findings
What are the key factors contributing to success? What are the main challenges encountered? How can improvement be sustained? What is the nature of support required? How can inspection contribute further? Celebrating Good Practice
HELPING LEARNERS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL The dedication of supportive teachers Carole A good school will always have good teachers Mark Supportive, friendly and welcoming environment Laura Giving everyone the same chance Holly
And finally ……… We shall not cease from exploration And the end of our exploring will be To arrive where we started and Know the place for the first time. T.S. Elliot
Back to the Future Armagh City Hotel: May 2007