1. NATIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL FORUM CREATIVE CURRICULUM DESIGN ‘Enjoyment & Achievement’ Mike Lavelle LCC, Nottingham 15 October 2007

2. Lincroft Middle School 9-13 Trust School with ASD Provision (750 pupils on roll) Community, Growth & Excellence

4. The aims of this session To share the context of leading a 9-13 middle school To share the context of leading a 9-13 middle school To provide a focus on the curriculum 9-19 To provide a focus on the curriculum 9-19 To consider the outcomes for pupils To consider the outcomes for pupils To be realistic about other stakeholders To be realistic about other stakeholders To remember the ‘big picture’ challenge To remember the ‘big picture’ challenge

5. 2007 - the landscape Every Child Matters New Frameworks OFSTED/ SEF CVA Building Schools for the Future Condensed Programme of Study Trust School Specialist Status Unitary Authority/ Re- organisation

6. Good examples of leadership “Which, if any, of the following professions do you think provide particularly good examples of leadership?” (MORI 2004)

7. Source: MORIBase:All respondents in England (2004: 1,756) 35% Police 34% Doctors 17% Ministers of religion 15% Sports coaches/managers 13% Business directors 10% Members of Parliament 7% Trade union officials 4% Local politicians 4% Health service managers 3% Civil servants 51% Headteachers/ Teachers

8. What Does OFSTED Say? CURRICULUM AND OTHER ACTIVITIES Outstanding ‘The excellent curriculum meets pupils' academic needs and provides a remarkable variety of opportunities in languages, sport, the arts and wider educational experiences. The curriculum for pupils in Years 5 and 6 is exceptionally varied and benefits from a wide range of specialist teaching and excellent resources.’

9. The Curriculum Core Subjects English, Mathematics, Science and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). English, Mathematics, Science and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Foundation Subjects French (and Spanish and German in Key Stage 3), Geography and History, Religious Education, Music, Design & Technology (Food, Fabric and Resistant Materials), Physical Education, Art & Design, Citizenship (Years 7 & 8). Dance and Drama. French (and Spanish and German in Key Stage 3), Geography and History, Religious Education, Music, Design & Technology (Food, Fabric and Resistant Materials), Physical Education, Art & Design, Citizenship (Years 7 & 8). Dance and Drama.Cross-Curricular

10. Overall Effectiveness Outstanding Ofsted judged Lincroft as “Outstanding”. Pupils made outstanding progress across the four years at the school; this is clearly evidenced by the Key Stage 3 results gained by Lincroft pupils. Ofsted judged Lincroft as “Outstanding”. Pupils made outstanding progress across the four years at the school; this is clearly evidenced by the Key Stage 3 results gained by Lincroft pupils.

11. Lesson ‘A’ Several members of staff offer additional lessons and support to targeted pupils at the beginning of the school day. Some subjects and activities are designated for gifted and talented pupils (e.g. additional Spanish), whilst others provide opportunity for pupils needing a boost with their basic skills (e.g. Year 6 Maths). Several members of staff offer additional lessons and support to targeted pupils at the beginning of the school day. Some subjects and activities are designated for gifted and talented pupils (e.g. additional Spanish), whilst others provide opportunity for pupils needing a boost with their basic skills (e.g. Year 6 Maths). Lesson ‘A’ takes place from 7.50am and requires a commitment from parents to ensure that their child attends for the full duration of the course. Breakfast is also available for Lesson ‘A’ students from 7.30am (60p per day) Lesson ‘A’ takes place from 7.50am and requires a commitment from parents to ensure that their child attends for the full duration of the course. Breakfast is also available for Lesson ‘A’ students from 7.30am (60p per day)

12. SUBJECTYear 5 & 6Year 7 & 8 English107 Mathematics117 Science66 D&T/Art & Design 1 34 Performing Arts 2 33 Physical Education45 French & Modern Languages 3 25 History33 Geography33 Religious Education22 PSHCE/ Form Time/ Assembly 4 22 Library & Research Skills20 ICT 5 12 Options/ Electives 6 04 Totals ## 50

13. Provision Our timetable and curriculum provision covers a two week time table. Opportunities for: Media Studies Media Studies Drama Drama Performing Arts Performing Arts a second MFL (in both Y7 & Y8) a second MFL (in both Y7 & Y8) additional support for core subjects additional support for core subjects G&T programmes (e.g. Humanities) G&T programmes (e.g. Humanities) Lesson A provision Lesson A provision

14. The big picture challenge The big picture challenge 1. The implications of the Children Act – the balance between the ‘new’ and the ‘old’ accountabilities. (Focusing outward to the community and other agencies) 2. System leadership – developing capacity within the School and leadership beyond the school (Focusing outward to other schools) 3. Sustainability and succession planning (Focusing inward – developing others) 4. Leading teaching and learning a middle school in the 21 st century in Bedfordshire (Focusing inward – Relentlessness, complexity and accountability - developing ourselves)

15. THANK YOU Mike Lavelle Headteacher