School Improvement Framework

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: