Ofsted Information Evening Thursday 8th December 2016
What we’ll cover this evening How did Ofsted rate our school & what does it mean? How does this compare to last time Ofsted visited? What’s in the report? What happens next? What did Parents say in the Ofsted satisfaction survey? What can parents do to help? Any questions?
Ofsted rating 2016 Ofsted inspected our school 8th and 9th November Our school Requires Improvement Requires Improvement is NOT inadequate It means: the school is not yet ‘Good’; And: Ofsted is confident that we can get there Local Authority support and Ofsted will revisit
Our Ofsted Report – Key Findings High Expectations Consistency Speed
Rapid Action Plan (RAP) Local Authority (LA) led Project Team, including: Staff: Head Teacher & Deputy Head Governors: 2-3 including Chair of Governors Report Received & Initial improvements made RAP priorities discussed with Local Authority Project Team agree: Priorities Success Criteria Actions Impact Timescales RAP Project Team Reviews & Feedback to parents Local Authority Reviews & Ofsted visits Ofsted Re-inspection Deadline 30th Nov 6th Dec 19th Dec Every 4-6 weeks ?? Up to 2 years
Our Ofsted Report - Key Findings Creative Curriculum Governor challenge Pre-school Phonics Pupils are safe & enjoy school
ParentView 2016
ParentView 2016
What can parents do to help? Ask your child’s teacher – progress is specific to your child Encourage them to talk about their learning Support children with reading and homework Reassure your child that it’s ok to get things wrong Can you help in the classroom? Continue to be proud of our school and our children
Summary Requires Improvement is NOT an inadequate rating National Standards have risen since 2011 Key improvements: high expectation, consistency, speed Rapid Action Plan - Local Authority support - Ofsted visits Key Strengths include: Preschool & our Creative Curriculum Pupils are safe and enjoy school. Parents agree Our school has the capacity to get to ‘Good’, and beyond… and we will!
Thank you Any questions?