Paul Connaughton
Question:131 Mr. Connaughton asked the Minister for Education and Science if a programme of whole school evaluation will be in place for the school year 2000-01; and if he will give details. [11855/00]
Written Answers. - School Evaluation.
A draft circular on whole school evaluation, WSE, is in preparation at present and will be circulated to the education partners for their comments. The circular will detail the procedures and practices which will underpin the implementation of a national WSE programme. No decision will be made on the extension of WSE to all schools for the year 2000-2001 until the consultations with the education partners have been completed.