SQAC
School Quality Assurance Committee
Our commitment to continuous improvement – setting benchmarks, measuring progress and acting on evidence.
About SQAC
Quality is a habit, not an inspection
The School Quality Assurance Committee (SQAC) is an internal body that monitors and improves the quality of teaching, learning, administration and student well-being at St. Joseph’s Central School. Guided by the CBSE’s School Quality Assessment and Assurance framework, the Committee helps the school look honestly at its performance and plan purposeful improvements.
SQAC brings together school leaders, teachers and stakeholders to collect evidence, review outcomes and recommend actions – so that every improvement is based on facts, not assumptions.
Set standards
Clear benchmarks for every domain of school life.
Gather evidence
Data, observation and feedback from all stakeholders.
Improve
Targeted action plans with owners and timelines.
Report
Transparent reports to management and parents.
Objectives
- Establish clear quality standards for curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and school processes
- Promote a culture of self-evaluation and continuous improvement among staff
- Ensure that learning outcomes improve for every learner, including those who need extra support
- Strengthen safety, health, inclusion and well-being across the campus
- Use feedback from students, parents and teachers to guide decisions
- Prepare the school for external quality assessments and accreditation
Functions
- Plan the annual quality calendar and self-assessment cycle
- Collect and analyse data on attendance, achievement, discipline and well-being
- Conduct classroom observations and learning walks with constructive feedback
- Review lesson plans, assessment papers and student work samples
- Audit infrastructure, safety measures and statutory compliance
- Recommend action plans, monitor implementation and report progress to management
Quality Benchmarks
Seven domains we measure ourselves against
Curriculum & pedagogy
Lessons are planned, engaging, differentiated and aligned with CBSE learning outcomes.
Assessment
Assessments are fair, competency-based and used to improve learning.
Learning outcomes
Every learner shows measurable progress across subjects and skills.
Health, safety & well-being
A safe, clean, inclusive campus with counselling and health support.
Leadership & management
Transparent governance, clear roles and effective use of resources.
Teacher development
Regular training, mentoring and peer learning for all staff.
Community & parents
Active partnership with parents, alumni and the wider community.
Assessment and Evaluation
How we know we are improving
SQAC uses a balanced mix of quantitative and qualitative evidence: examination and assessment data, attendance and punctuality, classroom observations, student portfolios, surveys of students, parents and staff, safety audits and external reviews. Findings are discussed openly, strengths are shared, and every area for improvement receives an owner, a timeline and a way to measure success.
1
Plan – set goals and indicators
2
Gather – collect data and feedback
3
Review – analyse and discuss evidence
4
Act – implement and monitor improvements
Members
The SQAC team
| Name | Role in school | Role in SQAC |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Principal | Chairperson |
| Name | Vice Principal / Academic Coordinator | Member Secretary |
| Name | Senior Teacher – Primary | Member |
| Name | Senior Teacher – Secondary | Member |
| Name | Counsellor | Member |
| Name | Parent representative | Member |
| Name | Management nominee | Member |