School Review – where are we now? Ash Cartwright and Kelsey February 2018

What were our key areas to improve from Ofsted?

What are our priorities? 1. Effectiveness of Leadership & Management 2. Quality of Teaching, Learning & Assessment 3. Personal development, Behaviour & Welfare 4. Outcomes for Pupils To ensure a smooth transition for the new substantive headteacher To develop and involve middle leaders more fully in improving standards of teaching and achievement Continue to strengthen governance to ensure robust monitoring and evaluation To successfully embed the new staffing structure and monitor its impact whilst communicating effectively with parents and the wider community Use AFL to ensure teachers pinpoint exactly what pupils learn and set tasks at the right level of challenge, especially in maths 100% of teaching to be good or better and teachers strong subject knowledge ensures that all teaching incorporates a rich and robust wider curriculum Teachers ensure that marking (including self and peer) gives clear next steps for improvement and that pupils are given time to respond Teaching Assistants must be directed effectively to support learning throughout the lesson To ensure attendance for all groups is above 97% (including SEN and pupil premium) Develop a consistent behaviour policy using the traffic lights system that reflects our school Christian values To ensure teachers are able to accurately assess pupil ability by using target tracker to closely monitor progress 20% of year 2 and year 6 to be judged as working in greater depth for reading, writing and maths Pupil premium children to be tracked individually and appropriate support used to diminish the difference To ensure accelerated progress so that at least 75% of each cohort are working at the expected level in reading, writing and maths

Changes in the past 3 terms New curriculum in place – creative/topic based – White Rose for maths New assessment system – target tracker – reports linked to this 6 new teachers, new SENCo, new Headteacher – leaner structure due to budget restrictions Budget restrictions have meant we had to work frugally – but we have pulled together!

Our achievements New mission statement and motto Children are making good progress overall 43% of yr 6 pupils eligible for grammar place No exclusions and no pupils on a part-time timetable New French scheme, computing system purchased, PE equipment, playtime/break equipment funded by governors New whiteboards to support teaching and learning in 6 classes and large screen for hall

Our achievements New website and a new facebook page New house teams devised by the school council to enhance our Christian ethos Obvious from the moment you enter the school that we are a Church School Parent and pupil voice is very positive – pupils love the new curriculum and talk about independence and challenge Community links – Harvest loaf and Stone age day – Harvest and Christmas services in Church – Reverend Assembly

Our achievements Challenging end of year targets for year R, 2 and 6 are achievable Positive visits from Senior SIA and SIA New attendance system in place (improving attendance is still a priority) Support from Consultant Adviser worked with middle leaders and developed comprehensive action plans Support from Dover hub – spelling bee, chess competition, triangulation in each others schools

Our achievements New maths texts and resources to support the new curriculum Parents invited into Celebration Assembly – Star of the Week Open afternoon for parents – 2 so far this academic year Parent/teacher meetings held in classes School disco and film night a success! Co-op (Sandwich) to fund Winter football kit Strong PTFA that raises funds for the school Effective governing body – new Chair and Vice Chairs

Validation from Consultant Adviser December 2017 The HT has created a culture of high expectations for staff and pupils. She spends time teaching in all classes and this gives them the opportunity to get to know her as a teacher not just as HT The school has implemented a rich and robust wider curriculum which pupils enjoy. Without being prompted, pupils spoke enthusiastically about all areas of the curriculum. There is a strong Christian ethos established and this is evident in the environment and in the way pupils behave around the school. Robust target setting for progress and outcomes across school and these are tied in to staff appraisal.

Validation from the SSIA – January 2018 The SLT have been successful in raising expectations, and challenge for all pupils is developing and becoming more consistent across the school. No poor behaviour or disengagement was seen as work was interesting and relevant to the children and the pace of learning was typically good. Teachers’ and pupils’ expectations of handwriting and presentation have increased and books are well presented. The learning environment is well cared for generally well organised. There is evidence of the wider curriculum in all classroom environments. Attitudes to learning have been strengthened and are now good. Differentiation is evident in all classes and much improved from last year

What have the children said to the Consultant Adviser? They now ‘do’ more art and talked about the wider curriculum with enthusiasm Marking is helpful because the teacher makes it clear what they need to improve Noticed a difference that the headteacher teaches in all the classes All children spoke confidently about the school values They now have the chance to ‘challenge themselves’ When asked what else had improved this year they said ‘worship’.

Our priorities Raise the profile of the school – confidence in the community and increase pupil numbers Develop middle leaders further – Jo (maths), Adele (literacy), Ryan (PE) – learning walks SLT and governors to drive further improvements – Headteacher, Senior Teacher and SENCo Improve attendance for all groups Continue with quality first teaching – continue focus on pupil premium and challenge for the more able Focus on progress as well as attainment Budget is still deficit and will have future implications Stay positive! Our children deserve the best!

Thank you! It has been hard work but we have achieved so much together! Thank you for your support. Any questions?