Getting started with self-review
School self-review is about engaging the whole school community in a 5-step process to enhance the social and emotional climate of the school (W@S).
These review steps on the W@S website are developed from action research and health promotion processes and the toolkit is intended to be used as a part of a school self-review.
Getting started on Step 1: Planning and Preparation
Step 1 is about getting started with the self-review process. During Step 1, schools put in place the foundations needed for change.
Read About W@S tools.
Register to use the tool. Make sure you read and agree to the terms of use for the data.
Getting started on Step 2: Collecting Data
Step 2 is about collecting data to assess needs. During Step 2, schools use the W@S survey tools and other information to build a picture of students’, staffs’, and other stakeholders’ views about school practice.
Consult widely about ideas for change.
Administer your school surveys and view your reports from the Survey admin area
Getting started on Step 3: Next Step Planning
Step 3 is about developing a plan for change. During Step 3, schools interpret their reports, use the action planning template and Next step planning modules/links below to develop an action plan.
Getting started on Step 4: Taking Action
Step 4 is about implementing the action plan. During step 4, schools allocate resources, start to make changes, offer professional learning, and monitor actions.
Getting started on Step 5: Reviewing and Next Steps
Step 5 is about reviewing and reflecting on progress. During Step 5, schools re-use the W@S survey tools to collect data to review actions. We suggest that a formal review of progress happens annually, and a major review after 3-5 years.
View, interpret and compare the data to previous reports