Published 25 September 2024
West Dunbartonshire schools are continuing to offer a wide range of supports to ensure the area’s young people learn, achieve and reach their full potential.
Work undertaken through the Excellence and Equity Improvement Plan which aims to give pupils opportunities for success was detailed in a report to West Dunbartonshire Council’s Educational Services Committee.
The plan sets out the priorities for 2024-2026 which includes a consistent and robust approach to tracking pupils progress, achievement and attainment to ensure children and young people receive targeted support.
In addition, teachers will be offered professional learning opportunities tailored to meet the needs of all children and young people through high quality learning, teaching, and assessment.
The Service will also look to adapt the curriculum across the Broad General Education and Senior Phase to deliver personalised learning and build on strong existing partnership working with colleges, universities and businesses.
Schools will regularly monitor performance data with a focus on equity outcomes which will enable teachers to track progress and make informed decisions about resourcing and targeted intervention to support pupils with information shared between schools to build continuous improvements.
Laura Mason, Chief Officer of Education Services, said: “It is really pleasing to hear of the varied and comprehensive supports offered to our pupils to help them reach their full potential with the confidence and resilience to thrive once they have left school.
“The extensive work being undertaken by Education to support children and their families is to be commended. We are committed to ensuring all pupils, regardless of their circumstance, are given equal opportunities and supported throughout their education and that support is available even when they leave school.”