The Impact of an Embedded MLE A School’s Experience Striving for excellence together

Adults First Approach Julie Booth (Chair of Governors) Michael Aryiku (NQT) Katy Harborne (Curriculum Leader) Maureen Flynn (Teaching Assistant) Roy Wildy (Site Manager)

The Strategy Led by senior leaders Sell the vision Simultaneous roll-out Utilise the WOW Factor Encourage learning through play Embed essential systems within Fronter No opt-out clause (check the logins!)

Implementation Nov 2007: Fronter Team training Jan 2008: Rolled out to staff and governors Jan - July 2008: Training sessions (LGfL trainer) June 2008: Launched Parents’ Area and trialled with Y5 pupils Sept 2008: Rollout to all KS1 and KS2 pupils Sept 2009: Rollout to all EYFS pupils

Class Zones and Year Group Entrance Halls Gonville MLE (July 2010) 65 Rooms Guest Areas e.g. Ofsted Room Roundabout Network Rooms Staff from Network Schools International Schools Room Staff from Partner Schools Curriculum Zones Pupils + Staff + Governors Gifted and Talented Zone Parents’ Room Staff + Parents + Governors Governors’ Room Governors FS – Yr 6 Rooms Staff + Governors Curriculum Rooms Staff Room Inclusion Room School Council Zone Pupils + Staff + Governors Individual Area Class Zones and Year Group Entrance Halls Pupils + Staff + Governors

Improves Communication

Encourages a Distributed Leadership Culture

Supports the Induction of New Staff

Improves the Effectiveness of the Governing Body

Supports the Inspection Process

Embeds School Improvement Initiatives

Increases Opportunities for Pupil Voice

Increases Pupil Engagement Resulting in Raised Standards

Heightens Parental Engagement

Improves Efficiency

Creates Legacies

Facilitates Community Cohesion

Supports Partnerships

Supports Workforce Reform

Raises the School’s Profile

Develops the Staff’s ICT Skills and Enthusiasm for New Technologies

Impact “I have little experience of life without Fronter at Gonville, for which I am glad!  I cannot imagine life without it.”   Mel Sewell (NQT) “I think Fronter is fantastic and I love doing the homework!  Thank you Mr Ducker for putting Education City homework and for making Fronter for everyone. Thank you to the teachers for making the homework fun.” Mohammed Ismail, (Year 4) “Fronter is continually used as a communication, learning and management tool and is inspiring.”   Ofsted Report (November 2008)

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