1. East Dunbartonshire Denominational Schools
RERC developments
2nd November 2011

2. Background East Dunbartonshire Council – 10 Catholic schools
8 Primary & 2 Secondary schools
All schools involved
Already strong community of faith – joint planning etc.
Relationship with education authority
Money to support Cfe developments – BID
QIO responsibility Catholic schools
Joint improvement plan

3. Our model Need to involve all staff
Annual joint in-service: - Adult level - Class level
Mentor in every school
Lead teachers in EDC
Involvement of school chaplains
Importance of management group
Constant evaluation & review

4. Content – This is our faith
From rationale to practicalities: Section 1 – nature & purpose Section 2 – Strands of faith – framework Section 3 – a Devine pedagogy – approaches
Ask the question why are we doing this?
From core learning back!
3 tier planning: - whole school - Whole stage - Thematic

5. Content – This is our faith
Liturgical calendar, special events, age appropriate
Quadrilateral planning: - Class - Whole school - Home - Parish
More manageable - joint planning - Resourcing

6. Assessment Core learning – action verbs, leading to outcome
Core learning – main emphasis
Include in learning story / PLP
Evidence base
Communication between home & school
Moderate across schools / sectors

7. Whole school planner

8. Stage planners

9. Thematic Planners