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The School Evaluation visits are drawing to a close this term. The focus for the visits has been the school’s work with the community and developing partnerships. Dunbar Grammar have come up with an innovative initiative for next session. The school have identified that some pupils in S6 struggle to write a personal statement for university (they may have the grades but may not have the broad experiences). In response, the school are developing opportunities for S6 pupils to work flexibly within the community, including the associated cluster Primary schools. Schools, businesses, members of the community can identify (advertise) work needing to be done and pupils can apply for the posts. Applications will be submitted and interviews scheduled for successful applicants. This is a win/win initiative:

For the pupils - developing effective application forms, interview techniques, links with the community and experience for writing those personal statements.

For the schools - developing community links and developing a service.

For the community - developing links with schools and fostering positive relationships with young people.

It will be interesting to see the impact this has next session on the S6 pupils and on the work of the cluster schools. It is something I am keen to follow through and report on next session.