Ofsted Findings Improvement update meeting Moving to Outstanding Ofsted Findings Improvement update meeting

Meeting content Achievement in the last year Local Authority review summary Progress toward Ofsted findings Next steps Questions

Achievement in the last year Expected Progress Measure ks1 to ks2 Reading Writing Maths National 91.0% 93.0% 89.0% Liverpool 92.3% 88.3% School 2013 92.6% 75.9% School 2014 92.7% 96.4% 98.2% Continuation of a three year upward trend Whole school data indicates this trend will be sustained Most children making AT LEAST expected progress In Reading and Maths most children will make BETTER THAN EXPECTED progress. Section 48 inspection found our school to be a GOOD school.

Local Authority Review Summary Quality of teaching ‘Teaching is improving and a number of strengths are more consistent across the school.’ ‘Quality of marking and feedback has improved considerably with well presented work evident in all year groups and verbal feedback being used consistently to reinforce and celebrate learning.’ ‘The school is bright and stimulating with numerous displays celebrating pupils’ work and achievements, whilst promoting the Catholic ethos and Christian values, both of which are explicitly and implicitly apparent in all aspects of school life. ‘ ‘Classrooms are bright and welcoming and there is emerging evidence that they are becoming more learning focused.’ ‘Progress has been made toward matching teaching to pupil’s needs, as can be seen in the whole school data.’

Local Authority Review Summary Leadership and Management ‘The LA Review team concur that progress has been made since the OFSTED Inspection in 2013, and the impact of well planned actions is evident.’ ‘Furthermore, School Leaders have successfully planned projects and initiatives to further involve parents.’ ‘Through a re-constitution and skills audit, the Governing Body has strengthened with Governors now having a deeper understanding of data and performance. The recent introduction of a School Improvement committee will enable the Governors to challenge more effectively and hold people to account more efficiently, improving the capacity of leaders at all levels. ‘ The impact of actions by school leadership since OFSTED can be seen in the improving achievement profile with children now leaving Much Woolton having reached higher standards of attainment. The Headteacher has begun to improve the capacity of leaders at all levels and introduce a more robust school improvement cycle which will have a positive impact on self evaluation, both through the recruitment of new staff and changes to the roles of other teachers in the school.

Progress toward Ofsted findings Most teaching is ‘Good’ with some outstanding practice being shown. Activities more closely matched to the needs of children, ensuring that most make or go beyond expected progress. Marking has shown considerable improvement and continues to be developed through Assessment for Learning techniques and verbal feedback. Support staff are more acutely used across the classroom and in providing intervention and challenge to those with SEN and the more able. Middle leadership has been strengthened by addition of new Maths/ Science team and Assessment lead. Other middle leaders have ongoing action plans and a clear vision for their subject area. Monitoring of progress and feedback now more robust and providing evidence of progress and challenge where required to ensure all teaching reaches a ‘good’ standard.

Next steps Secure ‘good’ judgement for Achievement, Teaching and Learning through further development of AFL techniques, challenge for all (esp. MAT children). Continue rigorous monitoring schedule, including views of children and parents to support development in all areas. Continue to develop role of other leaders, especially those with subject leader responsibility. Renewed focus on writing across the curriculum, with development of further independent writing. Continue implementation of new National Curriculum with topics linking curriculum areas where possible to engage children in learning. Provide further opportunities for parents to support children's learning including workshops on Purple Mash, Calculations, Assessment etc. Continue schools role in Liverpool Assessment group to ensure we are at the forefront of ‘assessment without levels’. Further enhance outdoor learning through improvements in play provision.

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