Swaledale Alliance Pupil Premium Review 13th October 2017 Preparing for a collaborative review I Mottram

Preparing for a review Role of the host Headteacher Role of the lead reviewer/review team

Preparing for a review

Role of the host Headteacher Pull documentation together in preparation and send to reviewing team -SEF -SIP -Data overview -PP Strategy (if not available on the website) Complete School Visit proforma Plan for the day (timetable) and arrangements Pg9 Kathleen/Mike - experiences

Role of the Reviewer Around half a day planning Collate and review information provided by host school and reflect on this. Identify KLEs and share these with the host school and additional reviewer. Be clear and focussed – 3 Max Phone the Headteacher and negotiate the timetable for the visit. Issue the timetable and KLEs at least one week in advance of the visit. Complete School visit proforma identifying Key Focus Areas. Dialogue with fellow reviewer to be clear on the process and KLEs.

On the day Role of the host Headteacher Role of the reviewing team

Headteacher (Host school) Clarify the areas of focus and check timetable. Engage in professional dialogue alongside supportive colleagues in order to improve/enhance outcomes for pupils eligible for the Pupil Premium grant. Support the reviewing team access the information required/undertake meetings/share observations. Be prepared to present the information to support KLEs. End of the day - collect documentation that has been used – this is owned by the school.

Headteacher (Host school) Policy Code of Conduct = The Alliance expects schools to play their part by ensuring that reviewers can conduct their visit in an open and honest way, and evaluate the school objectively. The Alliance expects school staff, including governors, to: Apply their own codes of conduct in their dealings with reviewers. Enable reviewers to conduct their visit in an open and honest way. Enable reviewers to evaluate the school objectively. Provide evidence that will enable the reviewers to report honestly, fairly and reliably about their Pupil Premium provision. Liaise with reviewers to minimise disruption, stress and bureaucracy. Ensure that the health and safety of reviewers is not prejudiced while they are on the school’s premises. Maintain a purposeful professional dialogue with the reviewers.

Headteacher (Host school)

Lead Reviewers The Lead Reviewer is crucial to the whole process and will be responsible for: Setting the tone and ethos of the review to ensure the aims are met. Leading and co-ordinating the review. Writing a collaborative action plan following the review identifying strengths and areas of development alongside the host school.

Lead Reviewers

Materials available

Action Plan – developed together

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