Different, yet the same: Getting the Sixth Form Ethos Right Geoff Barton Headteacher, King Edward VI School, Bury St Edmunds
Different, yet the same: Getting the Sixth Form Ethos Right Teacher resources: Presentation 76
Opinion, not advice
Us
A-levels
February 2009
9 Unhelpful words
The overall effectiveness of the sixth form is Ofsted February 2009 outstanding.
The overall effectiveness of the sixth form is Ofsted February 2009 outstanding.
5 Essential Ingredients
Values
1 Ethos Expectations Dress code Work ethic Role-model Perks: Ed’s Place Environment.
2 Attainment It’s all about the teaching Consistency of expectations Induction Targets Proportionate intervention.
3 Rigour “Would I be happy …?” test Apprenticeship Learning, not teaching Recruit experts Show excellence.
Be intolerant of mediocrity
4 Participation & leadership Committees Assemblies JFK ‘service’ Mentoring Leaders Debating Track all this.
5 Wackiness Memories Dressing up Christmas show Common room Visibility & mystery = recruitment.
Value-added and values-added
A privilege, not a right
Good enough isn’t good enough
Different, yet the same: Getting the Sixth Form Ethos Right Geoff Barton Headteacher, King Edward VI School Teacher resources: Presentation 76
Post-16 Workshop: Recruitment – Induction - Results Geoff Barton Headteacher, King Edward VI School Teacher resources: Presentation 76
Workshop = Ideas Exchange
1.Opening rant 2.Group discussions 3.Q&A 3
1.Know your values 2.Current students 3.Externals – visits/ feel-good factor 4.PR – inside and out 5.Don’t underestimate the ‘wannabe’ factor Key ingredients: 1 Recruitment
1.Dependence to independence 2.Literacy and resilience: teach them 3.Model: don’t just show 4.Initial induction tasks 5.Tutor time reinforcement 6.Monitor basics – eg file check & study periods Key ingredients: 2 Induction
1.It’s about teaching … 2.Head of Sixth isn’t a simple ‘pastoral’ role 3.Quality doesn’t just happen 4.Post-16 teaching is a privilege, not a right 5.Demonstrate excellence 6.Have house style on homework, etc 7.… and accountability Key ingredients: 3 Results
1.Opening rant 2.Group discussions 3.Q&A 3
Post-16 Workshop: Recruitment – Induction - Results Geoff Barton Headteacher, King Edward VI School Teacher resources: Presentation 76