1. Using RAISEonline data to improve governor effectiveness
Paul Charman
Data Solutions Director, RM Education
Chair of Governors, Dyson Perrins Church of England Academy, Malvern, Worcestershire

2. Three data sources for governors
RAISEonline (DFE/Ofsted)
Attainment, progress, attendance and school context
Understand strengths and areas for improvement
Compare school performance to national averages
Fischer Family Trust (FFT)
Estimates of future school and pupil attainment based on pupils’ prior attainment
Used to inform target setting
Internal school analyses
Tracking pupil progress, term by term
Teacher assessment – latest estimate of likely pupil performance

3. Using school performance data
No single source can provide a comprehensive overview of school performance
It’s not the source that matters (as long as it’s accurate), it’s the question you ask of the data
When several sources say the same thing,
it’s a basis for action
When several sources give conflicting messages,
it’s a cause for investigation

4. Briefing note – governors’ guide to using RAISEonline
Primary launched this week, Secondary in early December
Further briefing notes planned for 2012

5. Five key questions for governors
How does attainment and progress at my school compare to national averages and the Government’s floor target?
How are we performing in the core subjects (English, Maths and Science) and in other subjects?
Do we have any under-performing groups of pupils, or are there wide gaps in attainment between some groups of pupils?
How might the context of our school affect our performance?
How does pupil attendance compare to national averages?

6. Attainment

7. Progress

8. Subject performance

9. Changes to RAISEonline in 2011
Primary and Secondary
New look and feel – easier to search & find reports
Full Report now renamed Summary Report
Replacement of Contextual Value Added (CVA) with a revised Value Added analyses
New reports about absence and exclusions
Secondary only
English Baccalaureate – attainment and value added in each subject area
Attainment in the ‘basics’ – English and Mathematics
Wolf Review - attainment excluding equivalent vocational qualifications

10. Governors’ use of data
Governors should have access to the data – RAISEonline, FFT and school analyses
Either use the RAISEonline Summary Report (PDF) or ask for a login to the website
School leadership team should present data to governing body on regular basis
A couple of governors should have access to data, be able to interpret the key analyses and answer the five key questions
How will governors analyse and consider the data in more detail - curriculum committee or full governors?

11. Why should governors use data?
Self evaluation – understand strengths and weaknesses (attainment, progress, pupil groups)
Ensure schools is setting challenging and aspirational targets for pupils and school
Preparation for inspection
Headteacher performance management
When several sources say the same thing,
it’s a basis for action
When several sources give conflicting messages,
it’s a cause for investigation

12. Questions? pcharman@rm.com