Post-Ofsted Development Plan (April report to govs)
Areas for improvement in report Jan 2012
1Raise achievement and accelerate students’ progress, especially in maths, through improvements to the quality of teaching and learning by: (a) using assessment information more effectively so that learning activities are accurately tailored to challenge students of all abilities, including the most able; (b) ensuring that assessment through marking and oral feedback consistently helps students to enter into a dialogue with teaches about how to improve their learning; (c) improving the quality of questioning in order to deepen understanding and extend thinking; (d) develop a systematic approach to consistent language to support reading and writing across the school so all students have full access to the curriculum 2Improve the effectiveness of the governing body by ensuring that the new systems recently set up are implemented rapidly to: (a) ensure safeguarding arrangements are robust and rigorously monitored; (b) review regularly, monitor the implementation and assess the impact of statutory policies on staff, learners, parents and carers; (c) ensure that the pace of change is accelerated with a strong focus on making improvements that will lead directly to higher achievement for students
Governors and SLT response Jan 2012
1Further raising expectations – in terms of basics, such as working hard, homework, uniform and standards in general
2Improving student progress in maths
3Improving student behaviour in lessons and improving teaching
4Improving our use of data and assessment information to track student progress
5Improving how we work with students with learning and behavioural difficulties
6Reading and writing across the curriculum
In doing so, ensure that students are more involved in the life of the school/community and that communication with parents is better.
Issue 1 Raise achievement and accelerate students’ progress, especially in maths, through improvements to the quality of teaching and learning by:
(a) using assessment information more effectively so that learning activities are accurately tailored to challenge students of all abilities, including the most able;
Actions January to April 2012
External maths consultant produced subject specific action plans for year 11 improvement; revised scheme of work for year 11 maths; study+ maths specific resource packs; 1:1 and small group support from GRE, NJA and WC
Awarding body training from Edexcel for maths department
Gifted & talented departmental audit completed by SHoCs – g&t
Impact
Some improvements in yr11 maths progress apparent; improved understanding of the changes to GCSE maths exam
Improved yr11 maths GCSE re-sit scores
Raised profile of G&T students, possibility of A* in maths
dance event in Salisbury
Whole school enterprise/challenge day March 2012
Student questionnaire completed on assessment for learning
SHoCs trained in lesson observation
Teaching and learning (TLCs) communities set up to drive teaching and learning
Lesson observation programme widened to SHoCs
Accountability for teacher and student targets through performance management
Progresso MIS implemented
Curriculum plan for 2012-2013 includes higher attaining groups in 7&8 and proviso for shorter lessons on maths (and English and/or languages)
Still to do
Appoint AP maths
Use of external consultant in other years
Positive evaluations, impact on student motivation
(b) ensuring that assessment through marking and oral feedback consistently helps students to enter into a dialogue with teaches about how to improve their learning;
Actions January to April 2012
Whole school 1:1 with tutor target review March 2011
Impact
Monitoring of progress towards targets for individuals
(c) improving the quality of questioning in order to deepen understanding and extend thinking;
Actions January to April 2012 Impact
(d) develop a systematic approach to consistent language to support reading and writing across the school so all students have full access to the curriculum
Actions January to April 2012
Literacy TLC in place to drive initiatives from grass roots level
Whole school approach to developing literacy launched
Literacy twilight for all teaching staff April 2012 to include common marking for literacy policy across the academy; literacy across the curriculum policy in place
Launch of academy-wide Big Jubilee Read
Y7 Reading challenge
Impact
VLE developed with a Y11 En focus to maximise study plus time and the support students receive from non English specialists
Library/AEN initiative to support reluctant leaders to go live
Issue 2 Improve the effectiveness of the governing body by ensuring that the new systems recently set up are implemented rapidly to: (a) ensure safeguarding arrangements are robust and rigorously monitored;
Actions January to April 2012
Internal audit in preparation for the external audit of provision, high profile Safeguarding Governor
New staff induction revamped with a strong focus on safeguarding; all new staff receive a safeguarding pack and must complete an online safeguarding questionnaire as part of the induction process
Majority of senior leaders have completed the safer recruitment training
Sixth form student manager appointed, with safeguarding expertise
Reduced teaching load for designated senior member of staff
Impact
Grade 2, GB awareness raised
Cases followed-up and monitored more effectively
Improved understanding of safeguarding in recruiting new staff
New staff have a clear understanding of academy safeguarding procedures and practice
(b) review regularly, monitor the implementation and assess the impact of statutory policies on staff, learners, parents and carers;
Actions January to April 2012
Policy review framework re-written, including committee and SLT responsibility for monitoring impact
Framework of KPIs agreed for monitoring at governor level
H&S audit undertaken by H&S governor
Fire evacuation plan reviewed and two evacuations undertaken
Impact
Level of GB compliance increased
GB awareness raised
Students clear on evacuation procedures and safety issues
(c) ensure that the pace of change is accelerated with a strong focus on making improvements that will lead directly to higher achievement for students
Actions January to April 2012
Maths consultant funded
External relations and business development post funded
Edexcel training for the English department in place for May to ensure they are upskilled in changes to GCSEs
Feedback to Director of Boarding on latest in Ofsted
Impact
expectations
Interim performance management review with teachers in February
New staff induction policy in place; ensures staff are better prepared on policies and procedures/any misconceptions/problems are picked up early
Other issue 1 Further raising expectations – in terms of basics, such as working hard, homework, uniform and standards in general including behaviour in
lessons
Actions January to April 2012
New behaviour policy launched with students and parents
SLT patrol and duty room implemented
Strong publicity for new effort grades in each tutor room and in assemblies
Revised break and lunch time duty rota, high profile for SLT
Lunchtime smokers targeted by PSCO
New regime and completely revised structure to evenings and weekends for boarders
New student manager appointed P16, new procedures for monitoring attendance and learning
Impact
Reduction in low level disruption in lessons
Increased compliance with uniform regulations
More students working above bronze
Improved behaviour at break times. Students and staff on duty feel more supported
Improved behaviour and attitude from boarders
Improving attendance and attitude to learning from sixth form
Other issue 2 Improve how we work with students with learning and behavioural difficulties
Actions January to April 2012
Revised procedure for Pastoral Support Programmes (PSP) drawn up
Decision made to participate in 2yr Wiltshire-wide DfE pilot to delegate funding for excluded students to school level from April 2012
Meeting with Skillforce and H4H re proposal for on-site centre
Impact
Other issue 3 Ensure that students are more involved in the life of the school/community
Actions January to April 2012
Student council appointees re-nominated and meetings held
8-week Apprentice style research programme with Wilsons
Impact
Widespread enthusiasm from students for participation
trainees solicitors set up ‘how can students be more engaged with school and learning using new technologies?’
Sixth form performance of Bouncers – February
Rock Challenge, Southampton Guild Hall – February
Russian exchange students, 10 days – March, April
Charity fundraiser evening – sixth form April
Prom fundraiser evening – year 11 April
H4H cookery pilot continues to expand – Wednesdays sixth form enrichment
Revised programme of weekend activities for boarders
£27K funding bid made to Support Fund for Service Children, March 2012, to supplement existing counselling for service children, for Humanutopia to run ‘Heroes’ programme across school
Significantly improved satisfaction levels from boarders
Other issue 4 Ensure that communication with parents is better
Actions January to April 2012
Ofsted discussion evening held with parents February 2012
Communication from reception and with key stage offices reviewed
Review of parental engagement through website
Twitter feed from Academy and Principal
Impact
Increased awareness of parental issues and SLT response