1. Alternative Education at Bedford Academy

2. Key Areas Know your students Plan your provision Inform and involve your staff Work with providers Monitor progress Celebrate impact Build relationships with Parents/Carers

3. Bedford Academy Context Ofsted February 2015 – Alternative Provision Ofsted October 2015 Ofsted National Report 2016 Alternative Provision/Vulnerable Groups – No 1 Priority Ofsted Eastern Region Bedford Academy – Eastern Region/Nationally recognised area of deprivation 21 st Percentile Student Progress 2015

4. Our School Our Community

5. 20112012 201320142015 5A*-C Including English & Maths 34%37%38%42% 1A*-G99% 100%99%100% KS2 – KS4 3 levels Progress in Maths 37%73%57%51%57% KS2 – KS4 3 Levels Progress in English 58%54%61%75%82%

6. Progress 8 Progress 8 National Average Progress 8 2014Progress 8 2015 0.00.040.22

7. Key Stage 4 Subjects with Notable Success English Language 61% A*-C Art 75% A*-C French 61% A*-C Media 62% A*-C RS 78% A*-C BTEC Sport BTEC Art & Design

8. Raise Online Value Added All Pupils1020.2 FSM1005.1 LAP1036.2 SEND1005.4

9. Progress For All Disadvantaged pupils make good progress from their starting points. Gaps in attainment between these pupils and others are narrowing in all years, and have closed in some. Ofsted, Bedford Academy, October 2015

10. Alternative Education Is A Key Focus At present, 14 pupils are educated off-site in alternative provision. The academy was subject to a themed monitoring inspection from Ofsted in February 2015 focusing on this aspect of their work. The outcomes of the inspection were very positive. Ofsted, Bedford Academy, October 2015

11. The primary risk factors affecting families in poverty are: Emotional & social challenges Acute and chronic stress Cognitive lags Health & safety issues Often most obvious with many of our students on alternative education pathways

12. Impact of Poverty at School Feel sense of alienation from school Believe no-one cares or teachers don’t like them Often give up on academics Look to teachers to provide role of caring, dependable adult Often most obvious with many of our students on alternative education pathways

13. Know Your Students Mark Books Dynamic SEND/EAL register Context Sheets Tutor Files/Pastoral Leaders overview SAP meetings RAP meetings SLT focus Governor Focus

14. Make Alternative Education A High Priority Alternative provision has a high profile within the senior leadership team and the governing body. Meetings between the Principal, the assistant principal, the alternative provision manager and the lead teacher for DESC make sure that the welfare and academic progress of students accessing alternative provision is reviewed frequently and formally. The Vice Chair of the Governing Body keeps well informed about the alternative provision. Alternative Education Ofsted, Bedford Academy, October 2015

15. A whole school focus Leadership & Management Alternative Education has a high value across the school. SAP – Student Action Panel RAP – Raising Achievement And Progress Group Principal supports intervention – budget holder Dedicated Staff responsible for alternative education and DESC provision

16. A Moments Reflection How is the process of Alternative Education organised in your school? How many learners does this affect?

17. Prior to placement Identifying the Learner Engaging the Learner & the Parent/Carer Monitoring the Learner– pre-placement Establishing student pathway and final targets(progress 8, next steps, basics) New student timetable relevant to progress needs. Careers/Aspirations appointment. Taster Day A taster day works well for students to commit to their placement before the final decision is made. Alternative Education Ofsted, Bedford Academy February 2015

18. Select the students carefully and plan for their success… The selection of students for alternative provision is a serious business for the student, their parents, the staff that teach in all subjects and the staff that provide pastoral support. The process is set out very clearly, based on how well the changes to timetables and courses will engage students in education and improve their prospects for post-16 courses. Alternative Education Ofsted, Bedford Academy, February 2015

19. Tracking and Reviewing Provision Placement commences Relationship Management Establish Key Contact at Employer & School Daily reporting attendance to school Weekly phone call to employer 4 weekly Visit to Employer School Liaise on student learning progress Effective tracking & monitoring Use established systems in school – SIMs Record achievement & behaviour points – established systems. Use tracking sheets for monitoring – sharing progress Share celebrate sucesses internally!

20. Monitoring continued Establish effective & regular communication Internal information given to providers Support with basics Triangulate communication – feedback to parent/carer – Student Record and share using established systems Note changes in behaviour – celebrate small successes Raise aspirations

21. Case Studies HO year 11 -2014/15 BA Student - Behaviour Student – refused school year 10 – Self harmer – Young Carer. High Achiever – disengaged Attended 10 months placement – re-engaged with school – Achieved GCSE 8 Successfully attended summer bridging programme (Pre- NEET) Volunteers Currently attending college L3 KJ – year 10 – 2014/15 dual role Victim sexual exploitation – refused school year 9. Young Mother - High Achiever. Dysfunctional family – known to SC. FiSS Worker CP plan. LAC in year 9 - Dual role year 10 Successfully Attended placement. Child Care 3 months year 10 Re-engaged in school – behaviour – attendance improved Working towards GCSEs

22. Keeping vulnerable students in education. For those who are at risk of exclusion, alternative provision helps them to stay at the academy and gain the qualifications that they are capable of. For students who find learning a challenge for a variety of reasons, alternative provision helps to develop their confidence and aspirations. Alternative Education Ofsted, Bedford Academy, February 2015

23. Positive Outcomes Last year, 19 of the 20 Year 11 students on alternative provision went on to college courses or training at levels that should build upon their academic achievements. Twelve students achieved a GCSE in English and15 achieved a full GCSE in mathematics. For the majority of students, this represents achievement in line with their predicted grades. Alternative Education Ofsted, Bedford Academy, February 2015

24. Alternative Education Ofsted: Lessons to learn Monitoring and evaluating the quality of teaching at each alternative provider, linked to the quality of teachers’ targets set for each student’s achievement and personal development. Alternative Education Ofsted, Bedford Academy, February 2015 Our focus in 2015

25. A Moments Reflection…. If Ofsted came into your school tomorrow what recommendations would they give to you in relation to the development of your alternative education provision?

26. Monitoring Teaching and Learning in an Alternative Provision setting. DEVELOP key provider in establishing a working group Comply with LA’s quality framework Standardisation across schools and reducing bureaucracy School plays a central role in development Build relationships with relevant parties Regular feedback on steps taken Develop providers - joint CPD

27. The Process Establish a structured way of working Refine and review Don’t underestimate the time commitment Involve the right staff from all organisations

28. Lessons from Ofsted They are interested in the story Student progress is key Case studies are relevant Next steps and destinations Have an alternative education action plan.

29. Next Steps….. Action Planning: There is an action plan specifically to improve the provision and outcomes for students on alternative provision. This action plan links well with the academy’s improvement plan and makes sure that the achievements and wellbeing of students on alternative provision achieve as well as all other students. The assistant principal leads on this and uses the information from monitoring well to identify the priorities. Alternative Education Ofsted, Bedford Academy, February 2015 Do you have an action plan in place for alternative education?

30. Next Steps….. What is the pathway onto an alternative education package at your school? How is this planned for and who is aware of it? How is it monitored particularly around: Safeguarding Teaching and Learning Student Progress Basics

31. Next Steps….. Plan your ideal pathway for the students in your care who will be undertaking alternative education packages from now. Consider the organisation of: Entry points Monitoring Feedback Progress, Results and Final Destinations