Parent Information Session
14th October
Welcome
Timetable
• Introduction – Mr Hairon
4 x 15min workshops (7.15, 7.35, 7.55, 8.15pm)
• Maths – Mr Conway – Jade Class
• E-safety – Mr Jewels – Opal Class
• Handwriting (KS1) – Mrs O’Sullivan – Garnet class
• Behaviour and Growth Mindset – Mr Hairon - Hall
• Read Write Inc (Reception & KS1) – Mrs Ingles – Emerald class
• Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (KS2) – Mrs Fisher – ICT suite
Key Data 2014 Results (Figures in brackets 2013 England)
KS2
Level 4
Level 5
Expected
Progress
More than
Expected
Progress
Reading
100%
(86%)
70%
(44%)
100%
(88%)
44%
(30%)
Writing
100%
(83%)
42%
(30%)
95%
(91%)
37%
(30%)
Maths
98%
(85%)
58%
(41%)
98%
(88%)
42%
(31%)
KS1
Level 2
Level 3
Reading
98%
(89%)
47%
(29%)
Writing
95%
(85%)
23%
(15%)
Maths
93%
(91%)
33%
(23%)
Ofsted Actions - Teaching
• Ofsted Development Point
While teachers usually offer pupils advice on how they can
improve their work, pupils do not have enough opportunities to
make these improvements.
• Actions / Commentary
Ofsted noted considerable improvements in marking. In many
classes pupils improving their work is embedded practice, but
this good practice needs to be consistent across the whole
school. This will be a focus of book monitoring this year.
Ofsted Actions – Leadership & Management
• Ofsted Development Point
School leaders’ checks on the quality of teaching do not take enough
account of the progress made by pupils over time.
• Actions / Commentary
Our current monitoring schedule has brought about improvements in
the quality of teaching. However, we will amend this schedule and
introduce termly “Progress Reviews” for teachers. During one week
we will consider all the evidence to support a judgement on the
quality of teaching over time. Previously, judgements were made on
specific aspects of teaching. Periodic drop-ins will continue
throughout the year to ensure that standards are maintained.
Ofsted Actions – Leadership & Management
• Ofsted Development Point
Subject leaders do not have a precise enough understanding of the areas of
weakness in teaching in their area to be able to remedy these effectively.
• Actions / Commentary
As the new National Curriculum is assessed over the course of this year, core
subject leaders will analyse assessment information to identify whole school
strengths and weaknesses. Linked to teachers’ appraisal, new subject leaders
have been appointed to work in teams to monitor the implementation of the
new curriculum. At the end of the year subject leaders will write a subject
evaluation which will include actions to improve their subject area.
Learning to Learn
at
Brookmans Park School
Mindsets
Fixed
• I worry about how clever I am. I don’t
want to look stupid.
• Even if I’m doing well to begin with, I
lose interest when it gets hard.
• I feel clever when things are easy and I
am doing better than other people.
Growth
• Intelligence is something I can
increase.
• I can improve myself through my own
efforts.
• I love to learn something new – even if
I don’t look clever.
• I am excited by challenge and have a
go at difficult tasks.
It’s ok to make mistakes
Fixed Mindset
• I don’t want people to know about my
mistakes or if I find something really
difficult
• Ignores useful criticism and feedback
Growth Mindset
• It’s ok to make mistakes
because I can learn from them
• Learns from criticism and enjoys
receiving feedback
Growth Mindset - Further reading
• Dr Carol Dweck (2006) Mindset – How you can fulfil your
potential
• Matthew Syed (2010) Bounce – The myth of talent and the
power of practice
Mr Hairon’s Stick Man
(September)
Self Portrait - 1st attempt (October)
Maths Test Scores
Month
Ann Jones
Ben Smith
September
19
13
October
20
15
November
19
18
December
20
19
• Who is making the most progress in maths?
Learning to Learn
At Brookmans Park School we love learning and facing
new challenges. We aim to have a “Growth Mindset”
and believe that we can all improve. In order to
succeed we need to have the following attributes:
• Effort
• Perseverance
• Determination
Effort
To succeed we need to work
hard. We need to
concentrate and remain
focused.
Perseverance
•To succeed we need to keep
going and never give up. We
need to practice and have
patience.
Determination
• To succeed we must be motivated
to do our best. We must be
committed to our goals and have
the confidence and courage to
have go.
The Chilli Challenge
• Self-differentiation. In certain activities children are
encouraged to choose the level of challenge that they feel is
appropriate.
• Mild, Medium, Hot, Super Spicy
Behaviour Policy
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6 Golden Rules
House Points
Star of the Week
Headteacher’s Awards