2. What is it? Online self-evaluation service Ideal for Ofsted preparation Provides powerful evidence Identifies areas for improvement Highlights differences of perception Key tool for development planning

3. Characteristics Evaluate looks at perceptions of the school against 11 key characteristics, including: –school leadership –learning and teaching –behaviour and discipline –staff and pupil performance

4. Who is involved? All staff Governors Parents/carers Pupils

5. How does it work? Each individual respondent completes a questionnaire online Password system for confidentiality Can be completed in half an hour for staff and 10-15 minutes for all the other groups Detailed reports for each group sent to the school in confidence

6. An overview An extra report comparing the responses of all the groups involved: –staff –governors –parents/carers –pupils

7. Keep track Use the Evaluate service again after 12 months Monitor progress against any action plan Demonstrate improvement Pay only half price

8. An important role for advice Major advantages can result from consultancy associated with the use of Evaluate –Preparation –Briefing –Follow-up