A Framework For Integrated Education

The Framework for Integrated Education is a new self-evaluation tool created by EA and NICIE to help all Integrated schools, regardless of age or management type, evaluate the nature, extent and quality of their Integrated ethos.  It is particularly relevant to schools which are either exploring Transformation or in the initial stages of that process, although established Integrated schools that are experiencing significant changes in staff or leadership may also find it a useful resource.  

The Framework provides a three-phase developmental pathway for Integrated schools based on the key characteristics of school improvement and underpinned by the Statement of Principles for Integrated Education.   It comprises a comprehensive series of Integration Indicators which are intended to support reflection and self-evaluation by encouraging conversations about Integrated Education across all levels of the school community.   The Framework's focus on supporting Integrated schools to engage with ethos and practice reflects ETI's current emphasis on school vision and culture and will assist Integrated schools in responding to the Inspectorate's new core questions.  

EA Sectoral Support and NICIE have deliberately designed the Framework to fully complement NICIE's Excellence in Integrated Education Award.  An Integrated school actively engaged with the Framework will be in a strong position to map its progress across to the EIEA audit tool in preparation for further development work and external assessment.  Collectively, both resources provide a detailed guide that Integrated schools can use to grow, develop and sustain a recognised high level of quality integrated practice.