Helping School to Improve Challenge and Support! mtfl –More Time for Learning Maria Landy School Improvement Adviser

Maria Landy provides Specialist school improvement services especially to all types of special schools SENCOs SEN specialist providers Supported Self Evaluation and Validation – Maria helps you to improve and develop yourself! © mtfl

Maria Landy is a specialist in: School Improvement Governor support and development Supporting school’s self evaluation Verifying Senior Leaders judgements Mentoring new Headteachers & Senior Leaders Observing teaching and Learning Giving direct feedback to teachers and TAs Headteacher performance review Presentation and analysis of outcomes & data Preparing for OfSTED inspections © mtfl

Specialist school improvement advice to Governors Maria provides specialist recruitment advice to Governors on appointing Headteachers and Senior Leaders. Assistance with the process, the job description, the person specification and especially at the interviews checking specialist knowledge and experience. Personalised mentoring support to new Headteachers, Senior Leaders and Governors. © mtfl

Maria Landy Courses Maria provides bespoke CPD Training tailored to your needs Focussed on improving: Quality of Teaching and Learning Showcasing outcomes/achievements Leadership & Management Safeguarding Governance © mtfl

OfSTED key judgements from September 2015 Common Inspection handbook 1.Overall effectiveness 2.Effectiveness of leadership and management 3.Quality of teaching, learning and assessment 4.Personal development, behaviour and welfare 5.Outcomes for pupils © mtfl

Each visit Maria helps you focus on: 1.PUPIL OUTCOMES – Autumn especially data analysis and exam results linked to progress over time and the Progression Guidance 2.QUALITY OF TEACHING – Each visit check on latest evidence, observe any new staff or if there are concerns – carry out themed learning walks each visit © mtfl

PLUS 3. LEADERSHIP and MANAGEMENT – each visit but especially Autumn for Head’s Performance Management meeting with Appointed Governors – also the Self Evaluation Summary and the School Development Plans Spring and summer re curriculum with SLT and subject Leaders plus other leaders Specialism, EYFS and post 16 leaders, Therapy, Care and Finance etc…. Support for the development of leaders at ALL levels © mtfl

SMSC, behaviour and personal development 4. BEHAVIOUR and SAFETY of pupils- each visit check on any safeguarding issues, attendance, exclusions, students not in class or on personalised programmes. Plus a particular focus on SEND – any individuals or groups – I like to see the students and the staff! © mtfl

What’s Missing? CURRICULUM SMSC and British Values Community Cohesion Multidisciplinary Team- Therapy Specialisms and transitions Links with care and education Extended learning and links Plus the rest – important to keep all strong! © mtfl

SELF EVALUATION Retain and review the SEF or SIEF Reflect the revised CIF - OfSTED Common Inspection Framework Keep evidence base strong! Provide external experienced validation Support improvements and developments Offer CPD to staff especially teachers © mtfl

Teaching and Leadership Open classroom culture is vital More SEN training by reforming initial teacher training Teachers learning from each other National network of teaching schools Special focus on phonics and reading Also look at the work of therapists and the welfare team who support learners © mtfl

You need to decide: Plan best use of School Improvement Adviser time each visit What is best for you? What sort of report? What do you want? What do you need? Best use of expertise, experience and time? © mtfl

Autumn Visit –focus on OUTCOMES Update since last visit-numbers/news Nationally changes/Good ideas to share Focus on Achievement – Data/Progression Guidance and exam results SEF/SIEF & SDP – Priorities for Improvement Learning Walk/Observe/meet new staff Headteacher Performance Management Overall Quality of Teaching summary? Safeguarding check issues? Observe lunchtime – staff, students and sample the food! Reports to Governors – overall budget © mtfl

Spring visit – T&L and Curriculum Focus on Quality of Teaching – checking evidence and validating judgements – observe and feedback Coaching /CPD Check progress of SDP priorities Curriculum leaders and files Overview of each area and subject Students on personalised plans? Update on any changes since last visit © mtfl

Summer visit- Specialism Therapy and Care Update since last visit Issues priorities and plans Learning walk and or observations SMSC/British Values evidence Case study progress – samples of IEPs/Annual reviews Reports/Students’ work Annual Report for the Governors © mtfl

Discuss Report Supported Self Evaluation Self review validated Provide Support and Challenge Clarify priorities Time Value Use – for who? Governors? © mtfl

School Improvement Makes clear that schools –‘governors, head teachers and teachers’ have responsibility for improvement. If schools are providing a good education they will be free to set their own targets and improvement priorities. Schools below the floor standard not progressing, or are judged inadequate will be subject to intervention with the presumption they will be converting into Academy Status. © mtfl

Stay up to date and look out for: Keep up to date and look out for Maria Landy’s updates and good ideas Check her useful info section for new additions Contact Maria Landy School Improvement Adviser Tel © mtfl