Schools Improvement Partner

The innovative role of the School Improvement Partner will provide expert support to schools in their drive to raise standards and improve the education of all pupils. School Improvement Partners are an element of the New Relationship with Schools agenda.

In 2004 the DfES and Ofsted set out a vision for a new relationship between government and schools, and for changes for the future of inspection. The aim is to help schools raise standards – with clearer priorities and less clutter for schools, and more information for parents.

The introduction of an improved data-collection system, streamlined communications and a School Improvement Partner will give schools greater freedom and autonomy. This will release greater local initiative and energy in schools, helping them to raise educational standards.

The School Improvement Partner, who is in many cases someone with current or recent headship experience, will act as the conduit between central government, the local authority and the school. Helping set targets and priorities and identifying support needed, the School Improvement Partner will also advise governors on performance management of headteachers, providing the functions currently performed by the External Adviser.

If you are an accredited SIP and seeking to work with Island Schools please register with ncsl.