OFSTED INSPECTIONS LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT KEY CRITERIA Peter Nathan Tuesday 11 th November 2014 FSL Regio Meeting 3

Leadership and Management List the 5 most important criteria in evaluating the leadership and management of a school

Outstanding leadership and management The pursuit of excellence – leading to the improvement of or maintaining the highest level of achievement and personal development over a sustained period of time.

Outstanding leadership and management High ambition based on a deep and accurate understanding of the schools performance Governors hold senior leaders accountable for all aspects of school performance Policies underpin practice that ensures high levels of literacy or strong progress in literacy

Outstanding leadership and management Relentless focus on improving the teaching and learning (which is improving) Focused professional development for all staff Performance management that challenges and supports teachers’ improvement.

Outstanding leadership and management Curriculum promotes and sustains a thirst for knowledge and understanding and a love of learning Wide range of subjects – academic, technical, vocational Impacts on pupils’ behaviour and safety Contributes well to spiritual, moral, social, cultural and physical well-being

Outstanding leadership and management Secured improvement for disadvantaged pupils Excellent relationships with parents that benefit pupils Excellent safeguarding Strong financial control benefitting pupils

Outstanding leadership and management Promote improvement across the wider school system Ensure effective transition into school or to next phase of education Excellent early years or sixth form.