Welcome to the National Self-Evaluation Framework 

All local authorities have a statutory requirement to undertake self‑evaluation. The National Self‑Evaluation Framework has been developed to improve the consistency, robustness and usefulness of self‑evaluation both within local authority service areas and across all 32 Scottish local authorities.

Why the National Self-Evaluation Framework matters? 

The National Self-Evaluation Framework provides a shared, practical approach to strengthening self-evaluation across local government in Scotland. It supports councils to assess performance, understand impact, and drive continuous improvement in a consistent and transparent way.

Self-evaluation is central to delivering high-quality services and improving outcomes for people, communities and staff. This framework brings together best practice, national expectations and practical tools to support organisations to:

• understand their current position
  
• embed a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• evidence impact and performance
• identify priorities for improvement
  

It is designed to be flexible and adaptable, recognising the diversity of local contexts while providing a clear and consistent structure for assessing performance and progress.

Part of a wider transformation programme 

The National Self Evaluation Framework is part of the wider SOLACE and Improvement Service Transformation Programme. At it's heart the programme is about local government working collectively to ensure the sustainable of its future.