School Improvement Group:

• The School Improvement Group (SIG) is a group of senior officials drawn from various sections of the Department and the Inspectorate. Its primary function is to engage directly with a small number of schools that are experiencing significant difficulties in specific aspects of their work which impact on teaching and learning in the school. 
• The SIG team in the Department review individual cases which typically become known through the inspection process, and a collaborative approach is taken to determine an appropriate course of action. The SIG operates in a discreet and confidential manner with schools.
• The Department has now issued an information note on the SIG process and this is available here

School Improvement Group: Information Sheet