1. Ofsted Information Evening
Thursday 8th December 2016

2. What we’ll cover this evening
How did Ofsted rate our school & what does it mean?
How does this compare to last time Ofsted visited?
What’s in the report?
What happens next?
What did Parents say in the Ofsted satisfaction survey?
What can parents do to help?
Any questions?

3. Ofsted rating 2016 Ofsted inspected our school 8th and 9th November
Our school Requires Improvement
Requires Improvement is NOT inadequate
It means: the school is not yet ‘Good’;
And: Ofsted is confident that we can get there
Local Authority support and Ofsted will revisit

4. Our Ofsted Report – Key Findings
High Expectations
Consistency
Speed

5. Rapid Action Plan (RAP)
Local Authority (LA) led Project Team, including:
Staff: Head Teacher & Deputy Head
Governors: 2-3 including Chair of Governors
Report Received
&
Initial improvements made
RAP priorities discussed with Local Authority
Project Team agree:
Priorities
Success Criteria
Actions
Impact
Timescales
RAP Project Team Reviews
&
Feedback to parents
Local Authority Reviews
&
Ofsted visits
Ofsted
Re-inspection Deadline
30th Nov
6th Dec
19th Dec
Every 4-6 weeks ??
Up to 2 years

6. Our Ofsted Report - Key Findings
Creative Curriculum
Governor challenge
Pre-school
Phonics
Pupils are safe & enjoy school

7. ParentView 2016

8. ParentView 2016

9. What can parents do to help?
Ask your child’s teacher – progress is specific to your child
Encourage them to talk about their learning
Support children with reading and homework
Reassure your child that it’s ok to get things wrong
Can you help in the classroom?
Continue to be proud of our school and our children

10. Summary Requires Improvement is NOT an inadequate rating
National Standards have risen since 2011
Key improvements: high expectation, consistency, speed
Rapid Action Plan - Local Authority support - Ofsted visits
Key Strengths include: Preschool & our Creative Curriculum
Pupils are safe and enjoy school. Parents agree
Our school has the capacity to get to ‘Good’, and beyond… and we will!

11. Thank you Any questions?