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1 Teaching & Learning Quality Assurance Policy Policy last ratified and adopted by the Full Governing Body 01/12/2016 Policy / Document due for review Autumn 2018

2 Castlebar School Teaching & Learning Teaching & Learning Quality Assurance Policy November 2016 Contents 1. Introduction... 3 Monitoring... 3 Evaluation Framework Forms of Monitoring Roles and Responsibilities Assistant Headteachers Middle Leaders (TLRs) The Governing Body Evaluating and reviewing this policy... 4 Appendix I - Selection of Activities each term... 5 Appendix II - Ungraded Lesson Observation Form... 6 Appendix III - Castlebar Learning walk... 7 Appendix IV Environmental Checklist... 8 Appendix V - Book Scrutiny P a g e

3 1. Introduction Castlebar School Teaching & Learning Teaching & Learning Quality Assurance Policy November 2016 At Castlebar School we are committed to raising standards, establishing high expectations, and promoting effective teaching and learning in order that every child reaches their full potential. Fundamental to achieving this aim is having effective procedures for self-evaluation that involve all stakeholders. Monitoring is the means by which we gather information. We do this systematically across a range of activities within our school. We believe that effective monitoring: Promotes excellent learning and teaching throughout the school Ensures excellent planning and delivery of the curriculum Identifies the strengths and needs for professional development Offers an opportunity to celebrate progress and success Provides information to support self-evaluation Ensures consistency throughout the school Ensures that every child is making good progress and is appropriately challenged and supported to reach their full potential Evaluation is the judgment on the effectiveness of actions taken, based on their impact on the quality of children s learning. Continued monitoring and evaluation gives a clear picture of how the School is meeting the needs of pupils in all curriculum areas and the strategies needed to support pupils at different levels. The use of the MDT Provision Map ensures all pupils receive the appropriate support to develop in the three key areas identified in the School Improvement Plan- communication, socialization and independence. The quality assurance of Teaching & Learning, Planning and Pupils work/assessments enables Head Teacher,, Middle Leaders and teachers to consider teaching and intervention strategies and further identify training needs. 2. Framework At Castlebar School quality assurance is part of a planned process and involves a range of different people over the course of a school year. We follow a planned cycle of school self-evaluation ensuring all aspects of the school s performance are systematically and regularly reviewed. Monitoring and evaluation is in place and is highlighted on the yearly planner for all staff. 3. Forms of Monitoring External Internal / Other Ofsted LA Link Officer Challenge Partnership Review School to school review Lesson observation Observation of interventions Scrutiny of children s work Monitoring planning Talking to children staff and parents Monitoring pupil performance data including pupil groups Monitoring the use of funding and grants Appraisal for all staff Questionnaires Monitoring use of resources Environmental Checklist NQT Induction and observations 3 P a g e

4 4. Roles and Responsibilities Castlebar School Teaching & Learning Teaching & Learning Quality Assurance Policy November The Head Teacher /Deputy have the overall responsibility for quality assuring the work of the school and reporting to the Governing Body. It is the responsibility of the to: Ensure that all staff and Governors understand that the purpose of quality assurance to enable Castlebar School to develop and improve Identify areas that need to be quality assured Delegate quality assurance activities to the appropriate personnel with clarity of expectations and outcomes to be achieved Carry out quality assurance activities which cannot be delegated and are the responsibility of the (e.g. Appraisal, budget monitoring) Ensure that the data generated for quality assurance is collated, analysed and is used to review progress, recognise achievement and inform future planning Report to the appropriate audience, including the Governing Body, on what the data is showing and how the information can be used to the best advantage Ensure that pupil performance data is collected, analysed and used to inform target setting 4.2. Assistant Headteachers Assistant Head teachers have responsibility for monitoring and evaluating the strategic direction and development for their teams. Certain aspects of their monitoring responsibilities are delegated to the TLR Cluster Leaders. It is the responsibility of the Assistant Heads: Secure and sustain effective teaching and learning, evaluating the consistency of teaching across the team by ensuring team members understand that the purpose of quality assurance is about recognising achievements and areas for development Set targets for improvement through sampling and monitoring of outcomes through observation, work scrutiny and talking to pupils Carry out quality assurance activities which are delegated to them as part of their roles and responsibilities 4.3. Middle Leaders (TLRs) The Middle Leaders will have overall responsibility for monitoring and evaluating the strategic direction and development of their subject areas or areas for development. Certain aspects of the Middle Leaders monitoring responsibilities are delegated to the class teachers. It is the responsibility of the Middle Leaders to: Provide strategic direction and development for their area of learning ensuring team members understand that the purpose of monitoring and evaluation is about recognising achievements and areas for development Set targets for improvement through sampling and monitoring of outcomes through observation, work scrutiny and talking to pupils Carry out quality assurance activities which are delegated to them as part of their roles and responsibilities 4.4. The Governing Body The Governing Body has a responsibility to support and reinforce the purpose of quality assurance by: Agreeing, in consultation with the Head Teacher, areas to be monitored and evaluated Recognising achievements and areas for development Establishing realistic targets for continuous improvement and school development Informing parents about the school s progress and performance To support Governors in fulfilling this role they will make formal visits to the school to observe initiatives and evaluate their impact. The will report on their quality assurance activities to the Governing body through the committees and whole Governing Body meetings. 5. Evaluating and reviewing this policy The policy will be reviewed every two years to update the information and revise the schedules. Castlebar School November 2016 RATIFIED BY THE GOVERNING BODY ON: 01/12/2016 REVIEW DATE: P a g e

5 Castlebar School Teaching & Learning Teaching & Learning Quality Assurance Policy November 2016 Appendix I - Selection of Activities each term Term Quality Assuring Data analysis School self-evaluation Learning Improvement meeting Medium Term / Weekly planning Learning walk - with a focus linked to LIP Pupil Progress reviews Lesson observations NQT observations Book sampling LA monitoring visit KS1 LA monitoring visit LKS2 LA monitoring visit EYFS Appraisal Teacher assessments recorded Pupil questionnaire Parents questionnaire/ forum Behaviour Pupil voice Lesson Study Person(s) Responsible Assistant Head AG and Data Officer Headteacher/Deputy Link Officer Curriculum TLRs TLR Cluster Leads Assistant Head teachers NQT Mentor Link Advisor Link Advisor Link Advisor Class teachers Head Teacher Behaviour Team School Council Lead Assistant Headteacher DM To be amended if and when need arises All outcomes of quality assurance are reported to Governing Body 5 P a g e

6 Castlebar School Teaching & Learning Teaching & Learning Quality Assurance Policy November 2016 Appendix II - Ungraded Lesson Observation Form T:\Observations\Lesson Observation Form - Nov 2016.docx 6 P a g e

7 Castlebar School Teaching & Learning Teaching & Learning Quality Assurance Policy November 2016 Appendix III - Castlebar Learning walk T:\Staff Resources\TEMPLATES and FORMS\Learning Walk Feedback Template.docx 7 P a g e

8 Appendix IV Environmental Checklist T:\Appraisal\Performance Management\Teachers\Environmental Checklist docx

9 Appendix V - Book Scrutiny T:\Book Scrutiny monitoring for classes.docx Castlebar School Teaching & Learning Teaching & Learning Quality Assurance Policy November P a g e

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