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The video discusses a recent Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) circular mandating all schools to complete a self-assessment form as part of their affiliation process, emphasizing student safety and improved learning outcomes. This self-assessment adheres to the School Quality Assessment and Assurance (SQA) framework, which is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP), and includes evaluating various school domains like curriculum, pedagogy, infrastructure, inclusive practices, and governance. Schools are required to complete this assessment annually on the Saras portal starting April 1, 2023, with specific deadlines based on their affiliation status. The process follows a Plan, Do, Reflect, Act (PDCA) cycle for continuous improvement, and while initial submissions don’t require supporting documents, schools should be prepared for possible physical assessments by CBSE. Two login methods are provided for accessing the SCOFF framework on the CBSE site. CBSE supports schools through workshops to ensure compliance, aiming to enhance learning outcomes and maintain high educational standards.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses a recent CBSE circular mandating all schools to complete a self-assessment form as part of the application for affiliations. The circular, dated March 24, 2020, highlights the importance of ensuring children’s safety and enhancing learning outcomes. The self-assessment framework is designed to be contextually relevant, easily understood, and user-friendly.
Key points include:
1. The need for schools to provide a safe environment and focus on effective teaching methodologies and learning outcomes.
2. The introduction of two timeframes for the score framework:
– Schools with affiliations expiring by March 31, 2024, must apply for an extension starting April 1, 2023.
– All schools are required to annually complete the self-assessment form between April 1 and December 31, with a one-year validity.
The circular is addressed to school heads and management, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to these new mandates.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the mandatory requirement for schools to conduct a self-assessment based on the School Quality Assessment and Assurance (SQA) framework. This assessment is necessary for applications related to new affiliations, upgrades, extensions, and switches for the 2024-25 session onward, via the Saras portal. The assessment aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) and aims to encourage schools to evaluate their processes and identify gaps. The framework encompasses seven domains covering various aspects of school education and teaching. CBSE will support schools through workshops and orientations to ensure compliance. Schools must complete this assessment starting April 1, 2023, with deadlines varying based on their current affiliation status. The assessment is integral for affiliation processes and aims to improve learning outcomes.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains the PDCA (Plan, Do, Reflect, Act) cycle used for continuous improvement. They discuss the self-assessment form linked to a user guide, noting that Annexure B is available on the website’s score portal. Schools with affiliations not due by March 31, 2024, have until December 2023 to complete the form, which has a one-year validity. While no supporting documents are initially required for the form, schools should be prepared for possible physical assessments by CBSE. The self-assessment focuses on assurance rather than accreditation or ranking. CBSE has provided contact details for further queries.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker introduces the complete SCOFF framework for school quality assessment and assurance. The framework is divided into seven domains: curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, infrastructure, human resources, inclusive practices, management and governance, leadership, and beneficiary satisfaction. Each domain contains subdomains, standards, and performance indicators. The speaker explains two login methods for the SCOFF portal: using the school login ID or the CBSE Shiksha email ID. They describe the process as self-explanatory and mention that schools will be guided to the self-assessment form on the CBSE site. The speaker also indicates they will provide more detailed videos on the framework as they go through the affiliation extension process for their own school.