1. A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force South Wolds Community School Our main aim is to enable all students to achieve to their full academic and social potential irrespective of age, ability or background in an inclusive, stimulating and caring environment.

2. A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force South Wolds Community School Inspection grades: Outstanding (14%) Good (36%) Satisfactory (41%) Inadequate (9%) South Wolds 2006 – Good South Wolds 2011 – Good with many outstanding features

3. A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force South Wolds Community School In 2011 inspectors judged us to be good. Overall effectiveness Capacity for sustained improvement Outcomes for individuals and groups Effectiveness of leadership and management

4. A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force South Wolds Community School In 2011 inspectors judged us to be outstanding in these areas: Pupils’ attainment (good in 2006) The extent to which pupils feel safe (good in 2006) The extent to which pupils adopt healthy lifestyles (good in 2006) The extent to which the curriculum meets pupils’ needs (satisfactory in 2006) The effectiveness of care, guidance and support (good in 2006) The effectiveness of partnerships in promoting learning and well being (not judged in 2006)

5. A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force What are we most proud of? A significant judgement of Outstanding pupil attainment & Outstanding care, guidance and support

6. A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force South Wolds Community School From 2008-2011 our strategic direction has been: To enable all students to achieve their academic and social potential through developing: Outstanding teaching Outstanding VLE and new technologies Outstanding care, guidance and support Outstanding curriculum opportunities

7. A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force South Wolds Community School From 2008-2011 our strategic direction has been: To enable all students to achieve their academic and social potential through developing: Outstanding teaching Outstanding VLE and new technologies Outstanding care, guidance and support Outstanding curriculum opportunities

8. A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force South Wolds Community School From 2008-2011 our strategic direction has been: To enable all students to achieve their academic and social potential through developing: Outstanding teaching Outstanding VLE and new technologies Outstanding care, guidance and support Outstanding curriculum opportunities

9. A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force South Wolds Community School From 2008-2011 our strategic direction has been: To enable all students to achieve their academic and social potential through developing: Outstanding teaching Outstanding VLE and new technologies Outstanding care, guidance and support Outstanding curriculum opportunities

10. A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force South Wolds Community School Where next? Aims that set out how we will meet our main aim and become an outstanding school in the next three years.

11. A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force South Wolds Community School To develop outstanding teaching and assessment across all subjects in the school that is highly effective in inspiring all students and ensures that they learn extremely well.

12. A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force South Wolds Community School To continue to plan and implement an outstanding curriculum that meets the needs of all students and provides memorable experiences and rich opportunities for high quality learning.

13. A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force South Wolds Community School To ensure the outstanding systems of care, guidance and support are sustained and provide well-targeted support for all students that enables them to make the best of the opportunities provided by the school.

14. A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force South Wolds Community School To be a self-determining school that makes the best possible use of the resources and opportunities available to us to enable us to achieve our main aim. To continue to develop and participate in partnerships that make an excellent contribution to students’ achievement and well being.

15. A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force South Wolds Community School To continue to develop skilled strategic leadership that results in continuous and sustained improvement in all aspects of school life. To continue to develop middle leadership that is accountable for, and delivers improvements in, all the areas they lead on.

16. A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force South Wolds Community School To further develop a shared ethos within the school where students, staff, parents and governors make an exceptional contribution to a safe, positive learning environment.

17. A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force South Wolds Community School Where does this leave us? A confident, successful school. A school that knows itself and has proven success at driving improvements. A school well placed to meet the challenges we will face in the future.

18. A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force What’s happening this term? Relentless focus on KS4 & 5 achievement. Embedding EQUIPPS Year 9 options Year 10 Student “Russell Universities” group Ethos Student council Ties Mobile phones Lesson visits

19. A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force How to keep in touch with what is happening? School website Text messaging Half termly newsletters Parents’ survey Parental queries South Wolds Blog Twitter @southwolds