challengepartners.org QA Review Introduction to the Quality Assurance Review

The QA Review is… 2 A professionally led teaching and learning peer review where all review activities are done in collaboration with the school An annual audit and validation as part of your school’s self-evaluation cycle A process based on open accountability and trust A professional development opportunity for senior leaders An opportunity to identify excellent practice within your school “A fantastic experience which has provided me with inspiration for my school and myself personally.” Cara Vaughan, Waterloo Primary

Hosting a review 3 What you need to know if you’re arranging your school’s QA Review What? The review team is in school over 3 days Activities include data analysis, joint lesson observations, meetings, learning walks and work scrutiny How? The central team schedule reviews in May and will you a survey for you to indicate your preferred term When? Reviews happen in the autumn and spring term Day 1Day 2Day 3 AM Review activities PM Pre-Review Analysis

Being a reviewer 4 Why? A brilliant CPD opportunity An opportunity to see best practice and take it back to your own school How? Attend one day training for Headteachers and Senior Leaders included in CP membership The central team will an online application form, deadline 6 th May All schools must support at least the number of reviews equal to the number of reviewers that will be on your school’s review team.

Point of contact for review enquiries: Emma Selinger