§ Lord Brougham and Vauxasked Her Majesty's Government:
What key targets have been set for the chief executive of the Queen Victoria School in 1993–94.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Defence (Viscount Cranborae)The following key targets have been set for the chief executive of the Queen Victoria School in 1993–94:
Academic and Curriculum
To achieve at least three standard grade passes at credit and general levels (1–4) for 90 per cent. of S4 pupils. To achieve at least five standard grades (1–3) for 60 per cent. of S4 pupils. To achieve three higher passes at A-C grades or Scottish Vocational Education Council (SCC)TVEC) equivalents for 60 per cent. of S5/S6 pupils. To continue the phased implementation of the national 5–14 programme in line with Scottish Office Education Department (SOED) recommendations, with full co-ordination between primary and secondary departments by 1st September 1994, including a system for parental responses on quality.
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To monitor the effectiveness of the school pastoral policy and organisation document and complete its review by 1st September 1993.
Extra Curricular Provision
To maintain and improve at least 50 extra-curricular activities, both physical and cultural, involving pupils aged 10–15 in at least three per week and those aged 16–18 in at least two.
Management and Development
By June 1993, to report on the feasibility of admitting girls and fee-paying pupils, and the extent of provision required for them. By June 1993, to develop and implement a strategy for income generation using the school's facilities, thereby achieving a level of income of 1 per cent. of the total school budget. By April 1994 to confirm the pay and grading structures in the school and associated allowances and rents. By April 1994 to instigate job descriptions for all teaching staff. To implement teacher appraisal and development procedures in line with SOED guidelines and timetable including a pastoral element. By April 1994 to have in place a report on management and financial information systems. By April 1994 to continue and enhance efficiency measures effected in financial year 1993–94 in order to absorb increased costs associated with developments in the school curriculum without increasing pupil per capita costs.