Headteacher viewpoint Ofsted Report 2015 Headteacher viewpoint

Overview What does ‘Requires Improvement’ actually mean?

Strengths Spiritual, moral, social and cultural education - “Leaders have created a warm and inviting school environment where pupils’ ideas are valued” Behaviour – “Pupils’ behaviour is good. They enjoy their learning and have good relationships with each other and with adults.”. “Attendance is good. Children are happy and they enjoy coming to school.” “…all pupils are safe and cared for within the school day…” Marking – “Work is regularly marked. Teachers often give feedback that helps pupils understand what they need to do to improve their work” Extra-curricular provision – “The school provides interesting activities for pupils before and after school resulting, in them receiving a rich and varied experience.”

Areas for Improvement Improve the quality of teaching Raise achievement in reading, writing and mathematics Improve leadership and management

Historical context Previous inspections My appointment in 2012 Ofsted framework has changed frequently. Raised the bar Test results 2014 Learning environment

In the last year Leadership restructure Staffing turbulence “They provide good quality professional development for the new middle leaders. As a result, the middle leaders are tackling key weaknesses with enthusiasm and energy.” Staffing turbulence Key Partnerships “The leadership work collaboratively with seven other schools through the STEP partnership.”

Going forward Already completed or by the end of this term Staffing Plan written and begun implementing Leadership restructure Primary Improvement Board set-up Visit by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate (HMI)

Going forward Medium term (by April 2016) Plan implemented fully New Ofsted framework Primary Improvement Board meet Teaching monitored Standards monitored Interventions made at all levels Aiming high

Going forward Longer term (July 2016 and beyond) ‘Kick on’ from good judgement to better share good practice and develop greater outstanding aspects School-led improvement system

What next? HMI visit Parents’ role in this process Are we taking effective action to tackle the areas requiring improvement? Parents’ role in this process ParentVoice and ParentView School events What have we done well?

And finally By July 2016 Three commitments The quality of teaching will improve further so that all teaching is judged good or better Test results will improve and downward trends where they occur will be reversed Achievement across the school will broaden and deepen so that we can truly live up to our mission statement of ‘inspiring and educating’