Transcript An Outstanding Faculty 2010

An Insight into
an Outstanding
Science Faculty
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 FOUNDATION SCHOOL & TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE 
A TRAINING SCHOOL
Nottingham
Principal: Mrs Susan Jowett 11-18 school. Number on roll: 1300
http://www.george-spencer.notts.sch.uk/Website/Index.asp
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KEVIN MAYLE
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Curriculum Leader for Science
George Spencer School Nottingham,
GEORGE SPENCER FOUNDATION SCHOOL
AND TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE.
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11 – 18 Mixed comprehensive 1338 on role.
6 miles west of Nottingham City Centre.
Technology College Status from 1994.
Ict mark 2010
OFSTED April 2010 – “Outstanding”( new framework)
96% of students achieving 5+ A*-C (74% including English & Maths)
2009 “Best in Nottinghamshire.”
Accredited School provider 2010
SSAT Most Improved Schools Award (2007,2008, 2009.)
SSAT 5A*C EM ( 2007,2008,2009)
SSAT value Added Award (2008,2009)
Advanced Consultant School 2009
Leading Edge status for curriculum and workforce innovation.
I.I.P. 2008, 2005,2002,1999.
SSAT mentor school for raising achievement.
Non contextualised 2009 CVA of 1024 percentile ranking of 11
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WHAT DOES
OFSTED SAY
OUTSTANDING
LOOKS LIKE ?
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Inspection Framework 2009 –
How Effective are Teaching and Learning?
OUTSTANDING TEACHING
Teaching is at least good and much is
outstanding, with the result that the students are
making exceptional progress
 Teaching is highly effective in inspiring students
and ensuring that they learn extremely well
 Excellent subject knowledge is applied consistently
to challenge and inspire students
 Resources, including new technology, make a
marked contribution to the quality of learning,
as does the precisely targeted support provided by
other adults
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OFsted Observation Guidance Sheet
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OUTSTANDING BEHAVIOUR
(Attitude to learning)
Behaviour for all groups is exemplary
 Students’ behaviour creates an extremely positive
school ethos
 Students’ behaviour contributes to their
successful learning
 Students are highly considerate and very
supportive of each other in lessons
 Students encourage others to conduct themselves
well
 There is no evidence of disruptive behaviour
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OFsted Observation Guidance Sheet
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OUTSTANDING LEARNING &
PROGRESS.
The students acquire knowledge, develop
understanding and learn and practise skills
exceptionally well.
 Students demonstrate excellent concentration and
are rarely off task, even in extended periods
without direction from an adult.
 Students consistently work at or near their capacity
and make and sustain comprehensive gains in their
learning
 Progress is at least good and is exemplary for
some students in relation to their target
grades/levels
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OFsted Observation Guidance Sheet
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OUTSTANDING USE OF
ASSESSMENT
Teachers and other adults are very aware of their
students’ capabilities and of their prior learning/
understanding, and plan very effectively to build on
these
 Marking and dialogue between teachers, other adults
and students are consistently of a very high quality
 Students understand in detail how to improve their
work and are consistently supported in doing so
 Teachers systematically and effectively check
students’ understanding throughout lessons,
anticipating where they may need to intervene and
doing so with striking impact on the quality of learning 8
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OFsted Observation Guidance Sheet
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SO WHAT DOES
THIS LOOK LIKE
IN SCIENCE AT
GEORGE SPENCER
SCHOOL?
Staff feel
ownership of
resources
Work
Smarter ,
not harder
strong, ethos
balanced
experienced staff.
Regularly
support each
other
Extra curricular activities Space
Centre, Becky Boyle, Science club,
Florida, CERN
Regular
meetings and
dialogue
Regularly share good practice,
faculty meetings, PM work in
small teams, share planning
Strong Team Ethos
Encourage new ideas
and sharing resources
Clear leadership
Lesson observations
Rigorous PM
process
Exemplary Lesson
plans using
common agreed
format
Science Faculty
Quality assurance
Faculty Scrutiny
(Mini Ofsted).
Clear organisation
All staff
continually add
resources to SoL
Dedicated TLR point
holders. Internal
promotion,
Weekly Science
management
meetings
Accountability,
praise, valued,
Learning walks
Electronic lesson
plans on line
Experienced , Well
qualified – LftM.,LP
Delegate
responsibility
Data
shared
Learning
outcomes
displayed
every
lesson
Recall,
Describe,
Explain
Common
approach.
Accelerated
learning
Cycle
Clear and
simple
systems eg
behaviour
management
Reminder cards on the
board eg keywords for
levels/ grades ALC.
Business like
approach to
meetings,
Quality CPD in house
and external 50%
staff coach trained
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How the Science Faculty Demonstrates
“Outstanding” at George Spencer School.
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On line Schemes of Learning for all key stages
 Learning Outcomes displayed on the board (HOTS)
shared with students. Pitch correct for group
Levelled ( AfL)
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Recall . . . .
 Describe . . .
 Explain . .
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Accelerated Learning Cycle Headings
Connect ( 9-10 mins) Big picture,
 Activate ( putting in new learning)
 Demonstrate ( Show you know )
 Consolidate ( reflect on progress against outcomes.)
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FROM GOOD TO OUTSTANDING
High pace & reduced teacher talk time
 AfL techniques embedded in each lesson (a school
priority 2009-10)
 Level / Grade reminder card Pitch questions to
extend thinking.
 Science Support Rota mutual support mechanisms
allows rapid dealing with disruption to leaning.
 Behaviour Support Reporting system
 Topic Mats & Visual Dictionary ( improved literacy)
 Up to date resources, “Kagan” Collaborative
learning strategies. “Rally Robin, Numbered heads together,
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Rally Coach, etc”
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Forces for Transport
Safety in
cars
Work
Forces &
Motion
Power
Distance
–Time
graphs
Speedtime
Graphs
Falling
Objects
Acceleration
Stopping
distances
Force, mass &
acceleration
Potential
energy
Balanced
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Speed
Kinetic
energy
Fuel for
Transport
Theme Park
Rides
Unbalanced
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Science Level / Grade Descriptors
KS3 GCSE
Level Grade
4
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Action
E
D
C
B
A
Identify and recognise
Recognise and describe
Describe in detail
Explain
Explain and apply knowledge
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Relate understanding to other
knowledge
Other Examples
SSR Science Support Rota
 Data tracking
 Tracking achievement
 Behaviour System monitoring
 Formative assessment (Assessment for
Learning) high profile in school.
 Collaborative learning techniques used every
lesson.
 QA file Faculty SEF
 Lesson Observation
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SOME UP
TO DATE
RESOURCES
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“Boardworks” Science KS3/4/5
 Echalk –Brilliant for connecting learning
http://subscription.echalk.co.uk/Science/physics/e
nergy/energyTransferBW/energyTransfer.html
 Upd8 and teachers notes
 Tarsia download free software –Formulator
Tarsia
 Xtranormal
http://www.xtranormal.com/makemovies/
 an example
http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/6607855/
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More Training Tips From Science Faculty at
George Spencer Presentation to School
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Finally, a quick word from
the team . . .
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Staff Video
Thursday, April 09, 2015
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An Insight into
an Outstanding Science
Faculty
Staff Video
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 FOUNDATION SCHOOL & TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE 
A TRAINING SCHOOL
http://www.george-spencer.notts.sch.uk/Website/Index.asp
THANK YOU
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An Outstanding Faculty
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KEVIN MAYLE
CURRICULUM LEADER SCIENCE
GEORGE SPENCER SCHOOL
NOTTINGHAM