Curriculum Development
Benchmarks
The Global Schools Award is based on the YHGSA’s Benchmarks for the Global Dimension (Revised 2010). The Benchmarks define achievement at three different levels (‘Developing, Established and Enhanced’). To receive the award, schools need to demonstrate achievement across the following areas:
1. Leadership and Ethos
2. Teaching and Learning
3. Monitoring & Evaluation
4. Resources
5. The Environment and the School
6. Staff Development
7. Communications
These benchmarks can be downloaded and printed out in table format through the links below:
Global Dimension Benchmarks PDF version - 160kb
Global Dimension Benchmarks Word (.doc) version - 388kb
The YHGSA has developed new Indicators and Evidence of Achievement for the 2010 Benchmarks. These can be downloaded and printed out to accompany the Benchmarks:
Global Dimension Benchmarks Evidence Level 1 PDF - 96kb
Global Dimension Benchmarks Evidence Level 1 Word (.doc) - 96kb
Global Dimension Benchmarks Evidence Level 2 PDF - 104kb
Global Dimension Benchmarks Evidence Level 2 Word (.doc) - 108kb
Global Dimension Benchmarks Evidence Level 3 PDF - 128kb
Global Dimension Benchmarks Evidence Level 3 Word (.doc) - 108kb
