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The extent to which pupils contribute to
and benefit from the Catholic life of the
school:
Outcomes
Learning and progress:
Assessment portfolio
FS Portfolio
Portfolio of standardised work
Records of Attainment
Tracking systems
Data analysis
Moderation Meetings
Scrutiny of workbooks
Assessment for learning
Displays
Work books
Records of attainment
Discussion with previous teachers
Assessments inform planning
Pupil interviews / questionnaires
Videos, photos, displays
Code of conduct
Christian values lived out
Mission Statement known and lived
Star charts/reward certificates etc.
Letters of praise
Outcomes
School councillors
Playground buddies
Prefects
School choir, sports teams
Fund raising events
Sponsored events
Prayer Groups
Leading celebrations
Awards given
Pupil interviews
Children’s version of Mission Statement
Motto
Behaviour and attitudes
Pupils’ response to prayer, circle time and
Collective Worship
PSHCE outcomes
Education for Personal Relationships
After school clubs
Breakfast club
Residential Trips
School day trips (RE)
Retreat Days including parish
Local community/parish outreach
Rainbows
Learning Mentor/Parent Support
Worker/Pastoral Support Worker
Outcomes
Progress Pupils with SEN:
P. Levels
Personal learning files
Learning journey records
Notes made by team teachers, TAs
Pupils’ work
Outreach/Agencies
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How well pupils’ achieve and enjoy their
learning in Religious Education
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How well pupils respond to and participate
in the school’s Collective Worship
Outcomes
Attainment:
Outcomes
Records of Attainment
Tracking systems
Formal Assessments
Moderation Meetings
Pupils’ work
FS profiles and portfolios
Lesson Observations
Self evaluation
Notes made by team teachers, TAs etc.
Peer marking
Pupil interviews
Parent/pupil questionnaires
Pupils’ show reverence and respect
Pupils from the earliest years plan, organise
and lead Collective Worship
Monitoring and evaluation systems indicate
that pupils show interest and are proactive in
Collective Worship
Evaluations from teachers and pupils indicate
children enjoy their participation in Collective
Worship
Pupils’ know and use a variety of prayer styles
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The quality of teaching and how
purposeful learning is in Religious
Education
Excellent resources purchased and deployed
Subject knowledge of teachers
Collaboration with other schools and
organisations
Monitoring of planning
Impact of extra-curricular activities
Provision
Monitoring systems: planning, work
scrutiny, display, assessments
Lesson observations of Teaching and
learning - feedback
Evidence of differentiation
Gifted and Talented
Special Educational Needs
Assessments inform planning
List of resources
Deployment of additional adults
Use of audio and visual media to enhance
learning
DVDs, photos etc.
Tracking of progress across time
Moderation of assessments – levelling
Use of context sheets
Portfolio of range of assessed and levelled
work
Assessment for learning strategies used
Assessments inform planning
Use of driver words in planning
Pupil interviews
Marking informs pupils’ next steps
Report to governors/curriculum committee
Celebration assemblies
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The quality of Collective Worship provided
by the school
Provision
Timetables and policy statements confirm that
all essentials and fundamental requirements
are met.
Prayer and Liturgy is used as a source of
inspiration
Staff is fully trained in planning, leading and
evaluating Collective Worship
Pupils are skilled in planning and leading
worship from the earliest years
Liturgical structure to all Acts of Worship
Timings are age and stage appropriate
Log of special celebrations kept
Portfolio of good practice with photographic
evidence
Appropriate resources engage pupils e.g.
music, artefacts, ICT
Material delivered is engaging, lively,
interesting, prayerful
Good budget allows suitable, modern
resources to be purchased. These are stored
carefully and monitored
Devotional areas – focal areas, quiet room,
outside garden etc.
Appropriate prayer methods and styles used
Parents, carers, governors, parishioners etc.
involved
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The extent to which the Religious
Education Curriculum promotes pupils’
learning
Provision
Plans suitably differentiated and evaluated
Inclusion of all learners
Creative Teaching & Learning strategies
visual, auditory and kinesthetic
High expectations of work, attitude and
behaviour
Respect shown for views and opinions of
others
Come and See Programme fully in place
10% quality curriculum time
Record of visits and visitors
Suitable budget that befits a core subject
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How well leaders, governors and
managers promote, monitor and
evaluate the provision for the Catholic
life of the school and plan and
implement improvements to outcomes
for pupils
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How well leaders, governors and managers
promote, monitor and evaluate the
provision for the Religious Education and
plan and implement improvements to
outcomes for pupils
Religious Education
Catholic Life:
Annual review of Mission Statement and SED
Action plans, SEF, SDP, SMART targets
Relevant policies reviewed and updated
annually
Termly updates to Governing Body on
progress
Minutes of curriculum meetings dedicated to
both Catholic life and Religious Education
Programme/timetable for monitoring &
evaluation
Named RE governor
Governors attend training courses
Monitor timetables for 10% quality time and
positioning of time for Collective Worship
Collective Worship takes place daily for all
pupils
Knowledge of standards and progress towards
set targets across school
Monitoring of SED and relevant parts of SDP
Set appropriate budget and monitor spending
Safer Recruitment of suitable staff
Commitment to CCRS for all staff
Reports to parents/carers
Parent questionnaires
Pupil interviews
Induction for new staff
Staff handbook
Attendance at Co-ordinator Meetings
All assessments undertaken
Monitoring of teaching and learning
Target setting for underachievers
Dedicated staff meetings to Religious
Education
Sharing good practice
Annual review of the Mission Statement
and SED
Action plans, SEF, SDP, SMART targets
Relevant policies reviewed and updated
annually
Termly updates to Governing Body on
progress
Minutes of curriculum meetings dedicated
to both Catholic life and Religious
Education
Opportunities provided for CPD – CCRS,
staff meetings etc.
Time given for pupil/staff reflection spirituality/topic/retreat Days
Come and See for yourself undertaken
Fundraising
Awareness raising – bullying/anti-racism etc
Environmental issues
Parent/carer involvement e.g. PTA /PFA
After school clubs
Wednesday Word
Extended school provision
Links with other schools – local, national
and global
Citizenship
Equality of opportunity/Inclusion of all
Parent questionnaires
Home/school /parish links
Clergy support
Support for Family Catechesis
Ecumenical links
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