OFSTED: Parents’ meeting WHAT THE INSPECTORS DIDN’T TELL YOU… OFSTED Inspection 21st-22nd February 2013

The Process Less than 24 hours notice The team – 3 inspectors on Day 1 HMI monitoring the team The evidence base Final feedback meeting The report

The OFSTED Framework Implemented January 2013 Five key judgements: Achievement Quality of teaching Behaviour and safety Leadership and management Overall effectiveness

ParentView 85 responses during inspection: 89% agree pupils make good progress 93% agree teaching is good 88% agree they get valuable information from school 82% agree homework is appropriate 100% agree children are safe in school 100% agree children well looked after

ParentView 97% agree children are well behaved 91% positive about leadership and management of the school 83% agree school responds well to issues and concerns 93% would recommend Sketchley Hill to another family Thank you for such amazing feedback!

Achievement OFSTED REPORT FEB KS1 Attainment ‘Standards at Key Stage 1 are above average in reading, writing and mathematics.’ What does that look like for our school? ReadingL2b+L2a+L3+ School88%73%47% National76%53%27% WritingL2b+L2a+L3+ School73%48%23% National64%35%14% MathsL2b+L2a+L3+ School90%67%37% National76%49%22%

Achievement OFSTED REPORT FEB KS2 Attainment ‘Standards in Key Stage 2 are uneven. Pupils’ attainment in English improved last year to be above other schools nationally, although attainment in mathematics remained at a similar level to other schools.’ This statement is INCORRECT. What is the true picture for our school? ReadingL4+L5+ School87%52% National86%48% WritingL4+L5+ School87%37% National81%28% EnglishL4+L5+ School87%48% National85%37% MathsL4+L5+ School87%55% National84%39%

Progress OFSTED REPORT FEB Progress ‘Achievement requires improvement because, although pupils’ progress has improved, it is not yet consistently good across the school.’ What does that look like for our school? Value Added Sketchley Hill Local School A Local School B Progress in English & Maths during KS2 % pupils achieving 2+ levels progress in English 2011 % pupils achieving 2+ levels progress in English 2012 % pupils achieving 2+ levels progress in Maths 2011 % pupils achieving 2+ levels progress in maths 2012 Sketchley Hill76%93%80%90% Local School A 88% 78%77% Local School B 89%87%82%88% Performance Tables link -

Quality of teaching Headteacher / Phase Leader observations (Spring 13): 13 lessons observed of which… 9 were ‘good’ 4 were ‘outstanding’ The Headteacher’s observation judgements were validated by the Lead Inspector, but the school’s evidence base was not used.

Quality of teaching The strongest teaching observed across school: Pace High expectations Challenge for all High levels of differentiation Literacy skills across the curriculum Positive relationships by all Positive behaviour Marking and feedback

Quality of teaching What the report says… There is too much variability across school Work is not at the right level for pupils Teachers do not check regularly on learning Marking policy is clear but needed for maths Opportunities to apply skills are limited Occasions where work for SEN pupils is too difficult We do not agree with this judgement!

Behaviour and safety Attitudes to learning are positive across school Strong, positive behaviour management Safeguarding is robust Emotional Literacy, SEAL, Code of Conduct strong Residentials in October – strength of school Parents and pupils positive about behaviour Pupils aware of e-safety and cyber-dangers Attendance is above average

Leadership and management Feedback from Inspectors on Day 2: The performance management system has been totally redesigned and underperformance is tackled effectively English and writing across the curriculum is strong Strengths in SEAL, PSHE and the whole child Pupil sense of morality and fairness

Leadership and management Feedback from Inspectors on Day 2: Safeguarding is robust Middle Leaders are empowered and enabled The change in culture in school can clearly be seen Pupils are starting to make better progress High expectations for everyone comes from the top Clear direction and this is right for the school

Leadership and management What the report says… Teaching and pupil achievement have not improved enough Assessment information is not always accurate The headteacher has focused on developing relationships in school and the community Limited maths skills in Key Stage 2

Leadership and management What the report says… Governors believe progress to be more rapid than it is because data is not always accurate Actions taken have not ensured that teaching and achievement are good Pupils doing less well do not always receive extra help We totally disagree with the report!

Overall Effectiveness What the report says… Achievement – Requires Improvement Quality of teaching – Requires Improvement Behaviour and safety – Good Leadership and management – Requires Improvement Therefore: Overall effectiveness – Requires Improvement

Break! Copies of the OFSTED report are available. Please have a drink and feel free to discuss the report with members of staff or governors.

Next Steps… We are NOT a school causing concern (OFSTED guidance) Quick wins and Next Steps – short / long term Action plan based on report / review SDP Contact / work with HMI HMI will trigger next OFSTED inspection Our complaint to OFSTED Visit by our local MP on Friday 26 th April 2013

Next Steps… Questions and comments Thank you for your continued support and positive feedback. We really appreciate your faith in our school as we continue to strive towards excellence for your children.