September 2017... What has been … What is now … What will come … ?
2016 – 2017 what has been ? Continued growth in size LifeBridge established and has a home Split site working successful Changes to the school curriculum structure New roles and responsibilities Work related learning succeeding Work for the extension progressing Fantastic accreditation results again Wider achievements outstanding
The evolution continues ... What is now ... The evolution continues ...
We believe that everything we do should start with the young person We aim to create a happy, safe and effective learning community All stakeholders are valued We aim to provide our young people with a wealth of learning opportunities Give our young people an enriching school experience Equip our young people with the skills to give them a chance of … A smooth progression towards a life of opportunity
Key areas for effort Ensure that: outcomes for our learners remain excellent the quality of teaching, learning and assessment remain excellent personal development, behaviour and welfare remain excellent the effectiveness of leadership and management remain excellent
Confident Resilient Independent Supporting young people to become more: Confident Resilient Independent
Recruit for attitude Train for skills A quote from a Dragon Recruit for attitude Train for skills Jenny Campbell
The winning formula Relationships + Knowing the students Expertise Presence = Success today
Relationships : People who like children People who respect disability People who give more than they take People who want to make a difference People who work to find a connection
Knowing the students : Listening to students Reading the assessments and plans Developing a ‘theory’ for each student Reflecting on and reviewing that idea Taking responsibility for each student’s uniqueness
Expertise : Developing as a skilled practitioner Knowing routes to information Referring to colleagues / agencies Researching solutions / best practice Collaborating in a ‘team around the child’
Presence : Firing on all four cylinders Engaging with students Catching them ‘being good’ Offering support to colleagues Aspire to 100% attendance
Success (today) : Students who feel safe Students who are happy Students who co-operate Students who communicate Students who engage in learning Students who show care for others Students who have pride in their school
“You can do it, we will help” Everyone: doing, speaking, learning, going forward together. Inclusive learning, opportunities and achievements are at the heart of our community.
Staff Developmental Priorities : Positive Student Behaviour Strategies Peer Supervision Teaching and Learning Learning Technology Personal Development Ofsted Readiness
What will come Continued growth in size LifeBridge has a permanent home We will have a new building Changes to the school curriculum New roles and responsibilities Work related learning succeeding Fantastic accreditation results again Wider achievements outstanding Ofsted will visit us Need to consider our status at some point
We might feel a bit like this … at times …
To outsiders we look the same