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Preparing for Ofsted!
Shelley Brown
Head of Faculty Vocational Studies
Newcastle under Lyme College
Actions to successfully prepare for Ofsted
Be ready
Be outstandin
g everyday
Success
Overview
Outcomes for Learners
Quality of T, L&AEffectiveness of
L&M
Focus of learning and the learner journey
“Good is the only form of
acceptable…”(Wilshaw, 2012)
A good education for all
“Seeing things through a different
lens”(Soden, June 2013)
‘Be ready’ – 1. Plan and Control
SARDevelop an honest, accurate detailed
SARMap out your
evidence/prove it!
English and Maths
Know how these are
delivered/embedded.
TutorialsKnow how they are
structured Consistent?
Clear outcomes?
StaffEnsure you have
a consistent approach/respon
se from staff
Ensure you have a clear picture of
where you are now, what you have done and what you are doing next!
Curriculum PlanningTimetabling (accuracy)ResourcesStaffing/cover strategiesDocumentation (SOW/assessments/profiles)Assessment (written, practical, video etc)
EnvironmentHousekeepingDisplays/notice-boards ‘visible success’
Inspection Folder
Outcomes – summary data
for area TLA – staff
information and grade profile for
the areaL+M –
Curriculum area structure, SAR,
QIP.
Other considerations…..can you evidence???? How do you focus on the learners
experience?? How do you develop good
habits/behaviours?? How successful is
enrolment/induction?? How effective is learning support?? How effective is initial assessment?? Do you make a prompt
commencement of functional skills? Success? ? How effective is
assessment/feedback?? What type of different learner voice
activities do you have?? What further
enhancement/enjoyment activities do you offer (trips, academy etc.)
? Work experience?? Progression?
Identify the key people within your curriculum area!
Key peopl
e
SSA Leads
Key parents
WBL lead
English/maths tutors
Key employers/partnersKey Sports
Academy students
Course reps
Key students
Key teaching staff
Subcontracted provision
(Lead)
Talking to
inspectors
Ensur
e th
ey
are
prep
ared
!
What can you do between now and inspection?
Share good practice across teams
Tackle low attendance by raising students’ expectations/follow up non-attendance
Improve the rigor of target setting and monitoring students’ progress
Ensure a rigorous/consistent approach to QA of the provision
Improve IAG
Improve the rigour of self assessment
Rigorously monitor/evaluate the impact of recent actions to improve SR
Enhance the promotion of E & D in lessons – evaluate the impact of staff CPD on students’ knowledge and understanding of E & D
Ensure teachers develop a wider range of teaching strategies- encourage, motivate, inspire!
‘Be ready’ – 2. Robust Evidence
TO DO LIST…….
Data B106 updated Gather and triangulate
evidence Critically appraise and
update SAR and Action Plans
Evidence trail for raising standards and managing poor performance within the curriculum area
‘Be ready’ – 3. Curriculum Teams
• Establish minimum expectations (outstanding practice)
• Right students, right course• Innovative teaching, learning and
assessments• High quality assessment and feedback• Updated ILPs/target setting• Positive learner journey• Responsive to learner voice• Outstanding tutorial support• Celebrate successes• Strong evidence of quality improvement and
impact
Positivity
Motivate
&Inspire Support &
Challe
nge
Culture of Outstandin
g
Student Voice
Student Opportunities:
Be involved
Share your ideasSupport your
CollegeVoice your opinion
Students' Union
Sports Academy
Career Academies
Course surveysSTEM
Ambassadors
College Xtras
Course Reps
Evidence?
You said we did
Minutes of rep meetings
Survey evidence
Learner forum evidence
Fail to prepare….prepare to fail!
Be ‘OUTSTANDING’ everyday
Where is your focus?
Why Colleges Succeed (AoC Conference, 2013)
What singles out all these colleges is a realisation by their leaders that an educational establishments central purpose is to place the education and success of their learners at the heart of what they do…..there is clear and well-understood consensus that all aspects of the institution must be equally effective in contributing to the success of every learner.
Being Outstanding…..
Be ready
Be outstandin
g everyday
Success
Plan and be ready as a team Be outstanding everyday Set expectations, lead and inspire Ensure teaching and learning is
central focus Support the learner journey Tackle under performance Celebrate success Support professional
development
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Let the learners shine!!Positive Culture and Ethos
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Make an Impact!
Where to focus:-
• Starts as they walk through the door!
• Learner experience (walkthroughs, feedback, you said:we did)
• Messages – S&C, motivation, M&E – dress your area
• Set a mantra and believe it!
Tip: Don’t hide it … Bring it to them…
Tip:
R.I.N.G.
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Flees in jars!
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Insurance claim!
Folding your shirts
Start Thinking Differently!
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Start Thinking Differently!
Mental Models Action Outcomes
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Personalisation
“Students forget what you made them think, but they never forget how you make them feel.”
Sir John Jones (2013)
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Any Questions?
