The Purpose & Power of School Self-Evaluation

Dates & venues

26 – 27 September 2025 | Primrose Hill Primary School | Germiston
17 – 18 October 2025 | Primrose Hill Primary School | Germiston

Workshop Overview

School improvement does not happen by chance — It requires honest Reflection, Evidence-based Decision-making, and Collective action. The School Self-Evaluation (SSE) instrument, mandated by the National Policy on Whole-School Evaluation, provides schools with a structured framework to assess their strengths and challenges.

This 2-day workshop equips Educators, School Leaders, and Governing Body members with the knowledge and Practical Skills to use SSE as a Powerful Tool for building Better Schools.

Workshop Objectives:

By the end of this workshop, Participants will:

Understand the Purpose and Policy Framework of School Self-Evaluation.
Develop confidence in applying the Rating Scale (1–5) fairly and consistently.
Gain insight into the Nine Areas of Evaluation and How they impact Learner Achievement.
Learn how to Gather, Analyze, and use Evidence to support Evaluation Findings.
Translate SSE Results into a Practical School Improvement Plan (SIP) linked to Educator Professional Development.

Build strategies to foster a culture of continuous improvement involving all stakeholders.

Workshop Outline

Session 1: Why School Self-Evaluation?

Presentation: Policy Background & Purpose of SSE.
Discussion: Link between SSE → SIP → Learner outcomes.
Activity: Group Brainstorm on “What happens when schools don’t evaluate themselves?”

Session 2: The 9 Areas of Evaluation

Session 3: Understanding the Rating Scale

Session 4: Evidence-Based Evaluation

Session 5: Analyzing SSE Findings

Session 6: Developing Improvement Strategies

Session 7: Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Session 8: Action Planning & Commitments

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