‘Thinking for Quality Learning’ (TQL)
A school improvement Accreditation Framework
Five step process
1. School applies for TQL accreditation and completes initial application.
2. The TQL Team carry out a 2-day Audit with Senior Leaders using the 5 Framework strands (as above) with descriptors in each strand that have a RAYG rating for evidence (Red, Amber, Yellow, Green = (Just Starting, 1, 2 or 3).
3. TQL Team provide audit outcomes with feedback on each strand, and an overall Grade – Insufficient, Needs Work, Good, Excellent
4. If school has Insufficient or Needs Work, they are provided with a timeline of activities and evidence they need in order to become Good or Excellent.
5. A final 1-day accreditation visit takes place, and the school is awarded the TQL for 2 years. Every 2 years the school has an an accreditation visit in order to keep their status.