pilot inspections summer 2011 schools north east 14 th october 2011
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Pilot inspections summer 2011
SCHOOLS North East14th October 2011
Inspection Judgements
achievement the quality of teaching leadership and management behaviour and safety of pupils at the
school overall effectiveness, takes into account the
four main judgements and how well the school promotes pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
No limiting judgements Best fit model. However, evidence of one of
the ‘inadequate bullet points’ results in a judgement of inadequate.
Key Changes
Greater focus on: quality of teaching and its impact on
learning reading and literacy behaviour and safety narrowing gaps in performance leaders’ and managers’ impact on
improvement
Starting Point for Inspectors
RAISEonline SEF (optional) Evidence you wish to share Inspection Framework The PIB drives the inspection
A pilot inspection framework – the evaluation schedule
Achievement
What is similar to current arrangements? Inspectors will take account of standards of
attainment, past progress and current learning and progress
Achievement of different groups of pupils, including those with disabilities and those with special educational needs remains at the heart of the judgement
Note: Considerable emphasis upon progress of FSM, SEND, LAC students throughout inspection
Learning and progress are key drivers of achievement
Achievement Key differences
There is no CVA data. Value added (VA) data is provided in RAISEonline for different groups.
FFT A rather than FFT D There is no separate judgement on
attainment There is a greater focus on how schools are
narrowing the gaps in attainment between different groups of pupils and all pupils nationally.
Standards and progress in reading will be inspected.
The quality of teachingWhat is similar to current arrangements? Teaching is evaluated in terms of its impact
on learning and progress Key source of evidence is through lesson
observations Joint observations enabling inspectors to
consider the school’s understanding of the quality of teaching
Feedback to teachers
Achievement Key differences
The Quality of Teaching
Key differences Gathering evidence alongside lesson observations to
provide information about what impact teaching has on learning over time
A greater focus on:
• teaching of reading and developing literacy skills
• formative assessment in supporting learning
Inspectors will observe supply teachers
The Quality of Teaching
What is the current standard in your school?
How are you improving T&L? How do you know that CPD is
effective? What are you doing about
inadequate teaching?
Feedback from Observations
Inspectors may ask about: Where the lesson fits within a sequence of lessons Other T & L activities typically used by the teacher CPD opportunities and impact on teachers’
expertise Performance management procedures and their
impact Any other issues related to particular inspection
trails
Leadership and Management
The focus is on improving outcomes, overcoming barriers to learning and improving teaching
Leadership and Management
Key differences There will be one judgement on leadership
and management No separate capacity to improve
judgement: this is incorporated in the single judgement on leadership and management.
Focus inspectors on particular school improvement strategies in the context of the individual school.
Behaviour and Safety
Inspectors will evaluate: pupils’ conduct in lessons and around the
school pupils’ ability to assess and manage risk
appropriately and keep themselves safe pupils’ attendance and punctuality at school
and in lessons pupils’ behaviour towards, and respect for,
other young people and adults, including freedom from bullying
Overall Effectiveness
Takes account of the four judgements and how the school promotes the pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development.
A key aspect of judging overall effectiveness will be weighing the four judgements together with the evidence for the school’s promotion of SMSC
At Northfield SMSC was determined through our Humanities subjects, form groups, assemblies and community/cultural links
Conducting Pilot Inspections
Pre-inspection
Notification process is as under current arrangements A shorter pre-inspection briefing (PIB) template will be
provided (Key document along with framework) Schools will be asked to provide an up-to-date self-
evaluation. The current SEF will suffice. There was no expectation that schools should update their SEF prior to the pilot inspection
Note: Lead Inspector will accept a school version of SEF linked to new areas of judgement
Inspection Procedure
A maximum of 2 days notice, can be less Initial telephone call to Headteacher Extended telephone conversation with
Headteacher and Lead Inspector or on-site visit to school for one-to-one conversation to determine evidence trails
Pre-Inspection Brief (PIB) produced The major focus of the inspection is
students’ learning and the impact of teaching
1st Day
Brief meeting with Head and SLT Inspect Safeguarding policy and practice Short briefing to staff, if appropriate Learning Observations to gather evidence and
make judgements of 4 areas and SMSC Joint Learning Observations with Inspectors,
Head/SLT Feedback to staff observed for more than 30
minutes
1st Day
Focus on establishing quality of teaching and learning through classroom observations focusing on the learning and progress of different groups of students
Mid day meeting to share initial findings End of the day meeting to consider
provisional findings against the 4 principal judgements and SMSC
2nd Day
First meeting. Issues tested and confirmed
Continued learning observations Final gathering of evidence and
judgements Formal feedback to Head, Chair
of Governors and SLT reps
Headteacher will be invited to:
Attend the meetings of the inspection team Discuss emerging inspection trails Participate in joint lesson observations Receive regular brief feedback meetings with LI throughout
the inspection Present evidence against evidence trail (time limited) Note:
Importance of challenging judgements if you disagree Receive information on any inadequate or outstanding
teaching Discuss any serious concerns that may place the school in a
category
Inspection Procedure: Head
Discuss the inspectors’ recommendations for how the school can improve
Attend the meeting between the inspection team and the governor representatives
Attend the final summative meeting of the inspection team (listening brief only)
The Headteacher is not allowed to be present when parents, students and staff are interviewed
Things to do: Ensure that (all staff)
Class lists are accurate and up-to date Students’ work is marked up-to date and complies with
school and dept policy You can show quality of homework Registers are taken and are accurate (legal
requirement) Students are aware of current levels and how to
improve. (They will be asked) You highlight student progress (‘The students make
progress because I ……..’ Schemes of work are available
Things to do Class Teachers
Prepare the following ‘pack’ of information: Lesson plans/ Schemes of Work Assessment data for your class Seating plan with students levels/grades/reading ages Pen portrait of the class emphasising positive
features, and explanation for any underachievement (if attendance, what you are doing about this and ensuring that students who are absent are supported to catch up)
Have faith in your ability and the quality of your school