Schools use the School Improvement Framework (SIF) as an evaluation tool as part of their internal evaluation cycle. Our Evaluation Partners (EPs) use the SIF in partnership with schools as part of ERO’s external evaluations.
The SIF helps schools to identify where they are on an improvement journey, identify next improvement steps, and to monitor progress.
The SIF emphasises those areas that have the greatest impact on learner outcomes; school leadership, teaching and learning, and curriculum. It aligns to ERO’s School Evaluation Indicators and includes expectations for schools regarding learner outcomes in the Education and Training Act, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, National Education and Learning Priorities and Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand Standards for the Teaching Profession.
An ERO Evaluation Partner will support schools to use the SIF.
The School Improvement Framework, tools and resources:
- SIF Explainer – your introduction to the School Improvement Framework (PDF, 3.96 MB)
- SIF Guide - The full SIF document, including evidence and domain statements (PDF, 1.88 MB)
- Theory of Improvement Diagram – understand the focus of the SIF and how this supports improved learner outcomes (PNG, 673.89 KB)
- SIF Template - use this to make judgements on where your school sits on each domain and inform your next steps for improvement (PDF, 567.12 KB)
- Evidence Synthesis Sheet - use this sheet to record your judgements (DOCX, 273.6 KB)
- Guidance for Schools: Quality Evidence – know what evidence you can use to support your judgements (PDF, 535.23 KB)
- Possible Sources of Evidence Table – know where to find your evidence to make your judgements. (PDF, 760.86 KB)
