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Bearbrook Combined School & Pre-school
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Bearbrook Combined SchoolBearbrook is a growing two form school
currently with 430 pupils.30% of our children speak English as a second
language.40% of pupils are from a minority ethnic
group.78 children are in receipt of pupil premium.14 statemented children and 30% SEN.Women's refuge and homeless hostel within
our catchment area.November 2011 we took over a failing Pre-
school.We have a large staff of 65.
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Bearbrook 2007 - People need challenges because they are necessary to enjoy success:Bearbrook had been placed under the Local
Authority Category ‘Causing Concern’.Leadership and direction was a real issue.Teaching and learning was a real issue – not enough
good teaching and some inadequate teaching.Data was not accurate.Behaviour and attitudes towards learning was poor.Foundation Stage was inadequate.Governors were our ‘friends’ – not challenging
enough.Attainment and progress were a real issue!Poor reputation within the community.
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Bearbrook 2013:
March 2012 – Ofsted recognised our Pre-school as being ‘Good’.
November 2012 – Ofsted recognised the school as being ‘Good’ in all areas.
Despite children entering the school below national expectations they are now leaving broadly in line with national expectations.
Teaching is now 93% good or better – all inadequate teaching has been eradicated.
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It has not always been a smooth ride!
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So what made the
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Key messages were getting lost and we were trying to spin too many plates:As a school we went back to the RAP as a
form of action planning.Redesigned our SEF and reporting to
Governors.We were data rich so had to simplify data
being shared with governors and staff e.g. RAP Data sheet, Photo-boards, Specific impact sheets and Venn diagrams.
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Leadership needed to be further developed and fit for purpose:As a result we restructured, re-wrote job
descriptions and trained all leaders.
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Expectations were not clear and systems were not rigorous in developing teaching and learning:We put in place clear expectations (non-
negotiables).We devised a clear cycle of monitoring and
evaluation of standards/teaching and learning including the introduction of impact sheets.
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Cycle of monitoring and evaluation of standards/ teaching and learning.
Advice for dealing with Ofsted: Plan and prepare – one folder of evidence. Ensure your website is up to date with requirements and that key messages
are clear. Devise impact sheets for key areas from previous inspection. Be pro-active and be confident – ask constantly ‘is there anything else you
need?’ Profiles for key children. Analysis of pupil premium. Analysis of progress for children not part of the progress scores. Progress matrix for key year groups. All staff and governors need to be confident with key messages – start
using the correct language in meetings. Ensure performance management records and any actions clear,
particularly linked to pay or capability. Book scrutinies took place in the classroom. Be prepared for three joint inspections. Clear evidence of baseline and progress in Foundation Stage or from Year 3
for Junior Schools. Clear evidence of progress from Foundation to Year 2.
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Every Child Matters: It’s all about life chances for our children!
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