2. Middle Leaders’ Role in School Self-Evaluation
Rigorous self-evaluation is vital in sustaining and developing pupils’ learning.
Every HOD/HOZ should shape for themselves a process that is simple and integrated into their management systems.
The middle leaders’ role is to contribute to the evidence, comments and judgements needed for their area of responsibility.
The evidence needs to be accurate and diagnostic. It must measure the IMPACT and what needs to be tackled to improve.

3. Ofsted’s View of Effective Subject Areas
There is a systematic approach to monitoring teaching and learning.
Departments evaluate regularly and pupil progress is routinely analysed.
There are clear lines of accountability and the structures are transparent, understood and implemented.
Senior Leaders support departments with planning, training and observation.
Underperformance is tackled promptly and rigorously.

4. How Well Are We Doing? How Can We Do Better?
Do the SLT ask the Subject Leaders to report on their M & E practices each term?
How rigorous and strong are the monitoring and evaluation systems and structures?
Is there a regular and systematic approach to M&E by Subjects Leaders?
Are there regular opportunities between subject and Year Leaders to ensure the evidence of the quality of Teaching and Learning?

5. Monitoring Tools Lesson Observation Learning walks Pupil Interviews
Pupil work scrutiny
Staff interviews (Teaching performance over time)
Performance Management
Questionnaire
Dpt. Training /Staff Inset
SLT strategic review
Outcome results
Value Added / Progress 8 measures, Examination Results

6. Expectations Each term HOD’s: Observe Lessons
Scrutinise students’ work
Meet with staff to discuss Performance Management Targets
Produce summary report for SLT
Meet with SLT to discuss key issues and draw up action plans.

7. A Simple Model