Nelson Post Ofsted Meeting 5 th January 2017
Purpose & Structure of the Meeting Introduce key people Clarification of the Ofsted process Explain the timing of the release of the report Outline Future Plans for rapid improvement Explain how we will communicate with you Gather input from parents
School Improvement Team
Timing of the report Typically -14 days of the end of the inspection. If further quality assurance is necessary -within 28 working days. Nelson report delayed - 41 working days after the inspection. We do not know why, we have no control over this. Draft report is STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Ofsted took decision to delay report till 5th January On 22 nd December a parent reported that they had seen the report on Ofsted website. Prompted the release on 23 rd December.
Process following the publication of the Ofsted Report Publication of report will be 5 th January 2017 Statement of Action published by the end of January Future monitoring School Improvement Partner HMI (Her Majesty Inspectors) First monitoring likely to be Summer Term 2017 IRCM (Interim, Review and Challenge Meetings) Further Inspection likely to be between 2 and 5 terms later.
Action taken since inspection Review the structure of Waldegrave Trust Department for Education (DfE) visit – Regional School Commissioner (RSC) School to school support – Planning from The Howard Partnership Trust (THPT) Writing moderation across the school Year 2 moderation Writing Project Governance Review Pupil Premium Review
Local Authority Rosemary Hafeez
Key areas for development Leadership and Management Ensuring that the school’s self -evaluation is much more realistic and accurate. Effectively and precisely planning for improvement in pupils’ outcomes. Ensuring that lines of accountability for pupils’ outcomes are clear among phase leaders and the leaders of all subjects, and furthermore that these key leadership roles become much better developed and more influential. Ensuring that pupil premium funding is well targeted to meet the range of different needs of disadvantaged pupils, and that outcomes for these pupils improve considerably and are carefully evaluated. Carrying out the performance management of staff robustly and effectively. Ensuring that the Nursery and Reception classes have effective oversight. Improving significantly the work and influence of the academy trust. Ensuring that the governing body, and the academy trust, hold the school properly to account and challenge it much more robustly to improve.
Key areas for development Teaching and learning and pupil outcomes Ensuring that leaders and staff have much higher expectations of all pupils, including those with particularly high ability in different subjects. Using assessment information better to provide challenging work for pupils. Improving rapidly and very considerably the teaching of writing across the school. Sharpening the provision for pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities in class lessons. Ensuring pupils do not become bored or distracted in lessons.
Key Areas for improvement The role of the Governing body and the Trust (PN) Holding leaders, staff and Governors to account and ensuring Self- Evaluation is realistic and accurate (JR) Leadership including Performance Management Improve Teaching & Learning and challenge at all Levels (TD) Planning for improvement and pupil outcomes on key groups of pupils – disadvantaged, SEN, more able (CP) Improve teaching of writing (LW)
Communication with parents Newsletters – Fortnightly updates on impact of actions and review meetings Statement of Action on website when approved by Ofsted Frequently asked questions on website Friday 6 th 3pm, updated weekly questions@nelson.richmond.sch.uk Open coffee mornings with members of the Senior Leadership Team – Thursday mornings from drop off until 10.30am. Please sign in at school office Set up a Parent Forum All email communication to the school will be responded to within 48 hours Ms Pugh and staff will be available in the playground in the mornings HMI monitoring reports available after monitoring visits
Parental input Please write down all of your questions or points for clarification. We would like to collate these as part of a Frequently Asked Questions Format.
Questions What do we tell the children? How do we make sure the monitoring does not impact on the children? Should I move my child? When will the school be out of special measures? How do we ensure that staff do not leave?
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