A SCHOOL has to meet the 10 Elements of the Quality Mark set out below.

1.   A Whole school strategy, including an action plan, to improve performance in basic skills
   
   
2.   An assessment of pupil performance in basic skills in the school
   
   
3.   A target for the improvement of the school's performance in basic skills
   
   
4.   Basic skills improvement plans for pupils underattaining in the school
   
   
5.   Regular review of the progress made by each pupil underattaining in basic skills
   
   
6.   A commitment to improving the skills of staff in the school to teach and extend basic
   skills
   
   
7.   The use of a range of teaching styles to improve basic skills
   
   
8.   The use of appropriate teaching and learning material to improve basic skills
   
   
9.   The involvement of parents in developing their children's basic skills
   
   
10.   An effective procedure for monitoring the action plan and assessing improvement in performance in basic skills