Transcript The Yatton Schools Federation.
The Yatton Schools Federation.
Past, Present and Future.
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Aims
•To review the Federation process for the two schools. ( Past ) •Look at the structure for the federation and priorities for the next year. ( Present and Future )
Where have we come from…
•Head teachers communicate on a regular basis.
•Year 6 children are play buddies.
•Y5 and 3 are reading buddies.
•Some use of hall, field and other resources.
Where did we want to go?
High expectations on teaching and learning.
High standards and achievement for all.
Better transitions and consistency for children and parents Commitment to children’s happiness and well-being Celebrate and preserve the Christian ethos.
Economies of scale and shared resources Shared skills and knowledge across all staff and roles.
Collaborative leadership and ‘drive’.
Celebrate and preserve the Richard Durban Charitable Trust vision of a good education for all children.
The Federation Journey – the leadership journey.
Hard Federation was agreed as the structure of collaboration by both FGBs Working party worked on visions and aims.
Structures of leadership were discussed.
‘Trigger’ alerts governors and LA.
All stakeholders consulted with small but positive feedback.
Working party completes Consultation document.
Executive Head made temporary.
Individual FGBs vote on consultation outcomes.
Governor elections commence.
First federated FGB with both new and ‘old’ governors on board.
FGB agreed structure of committees. Instrument of Governing Body agreed and leadership model
Leadership for the Federation
Pupil Discipline Committee Staff Dismissal Committee Staff and Pupil Appeals Committee
Named governors, meet only when required.
Pay Committee
Meets in the Autumn term Standards and Achievement Curriculum SEN Attendance Student support, welfare and well-being Behaviour and discipline Extra- curricular activities Community Cohesion Extended Schools International Schools Communication Healthy Schools Eco-Schools Federated Governing Body
Pupil Quality Assurance Committee School Advisory Groups
(Working parties made up of interested governors who meet when needed in response to SIP priorities.
SIP
Strategic Committee
Health and Safety ( Working party from Strategic Committee responsible for H&S audits and inspections) Finance Personnel Premises Communication
SEN Leader
SEN Register SEN Provision (IEP /Statements) SEN Planning Lead in Inclusion in teaching and learning.
Co-ordinate Inclusion Support Services CPM Reviews
School Leader Junior
Curriculum Teaching Learning in KS2 Pupil Voice Community Cohesion International Schools Sustainable Schools Risk assessments Support staff meetings
Tracking Residential trips
Finance Premises Personnel Pupil Data Extended Schools Admissions Administration Services Communication Yatton Federated Schools Leadership Roles and Responsibilities Leadership Team.
Bursar Executive Headteacher
– Vision, Ethos, Strategic thinking, Risk – taker, Co-ordinator, teaching and learning, ideas, inspiring.
Vision and Strategic leadership - SIP Ethos – spiritual, moral and cultural development.
Effective teaching and successful learning.
Strategic Finance and staffing.
Strategic Premises Advice to Governing Body Transitions
Standards and targets ( academic and behaviour) Assessment and monitoring Health and Safety Advice to Governing Body (School Advisory Groups) Safeguarding Performance Management Single Equality Scheme Visual link for parents CPD
School Leader Infant
Curriculum Teaching Learning in KS1 Pupil Voice Community Cohesion International Schools Sustainable Schools Risk assessments Support staff meetings
Learning College Healthy Schools School Leader EYFS
Curriculum Lead in EYFS teaching and learning Assessment and tracking Transitions Pre-school partner
It would be better if…
Yatton Federated Schools – Roles and Responsibilities – Leadership Team Communication Weekly meetings for: Diary, behaviour, safeguarding, immediate issues.
Executive Head teacher School Leader Junior School School Leaders Infant School School Leader EYFS Federated Schools Bursar Federated Schools SEN Leader
Sharing:
Daily Action books, behaviour and safeguarding books.
NB Boards in HT Offices.
Working together:
Fortnightly on leadership activity. ( Thur pm)
Collaboration Achievements
Consistency in learning – literacy work sampling with Tim Sully, handwriting style, Y2 teachers at numeracy Inset. Y4/5 shared Science fair with Rec Collaboration in transition – Y3/Y2 greater communication, use of data, writing examples, shared moderation.
Collaboration on ideas and vision – staff Inset in September and April Consistency in provision – shared Breakfast and After School Club, Maths Puzzle Days, Royal Wedding Celebrations, Red Nose Day.
Collaboration of finances – economies of scale for Health and Safety, Compliance, Consistency in Policy – Flexible Working Policy, Health and Safety, Pay and Conditions… Shared roles teacher, SENCo (plus LSA’s when needed!) – Bursar, Head Attitudes – staff, children and parents are on board to keep the federation moving.
Individual School’s Focus
Yatton Junior School
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Maths staff-meetings and Inset
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Y6 Star Maths Group
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High expectations on progress in performance management targets and through additional/change to tracking and pupil progress meetings.
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Review of Handwriting
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Community Reading Project
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Spelling Bee
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Website and website Club
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Continuation of sports ( rugby, athletics, football competitions), music (MAWS)
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Attainment improve in Y6, progress in Y3.
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Power of reading project – impact on teaching of literacy.
Yatton Infant School
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Enhanced Healthy Schools leading to work on outside play, play policy and types of play Inset.
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Enhanced Healthy Schools – Bog Standard Awards and Toilet Day / Washing Hands.
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Data driven standards project in engaging boys in writing – Spring SIP.
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Curriculum monitoring and resourcing.
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Introduction of Tricky Words Scheme.
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Power of Reading Project – impact on teaching of literacy.
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2 Terms of Learning College
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Bronze Award for Green School and Sustainability
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Observations and profiles in Reception.
The future.
Leadership Team
•Enjoyment of learner.
•Key or Critical skills •Foundation subjects •Extra curricular activities •Community
Curriculum and Enjoyment Standards and Achievement Team Personal Development and Well-being Team
•Healthy Schools •RE and Collective Worship •PSHE •PE and Play •International Schools •Environmental •Behaviour •Community •Numeracy •Literacy •ICT •Assessment •Science •SEN/Groups
School Development
Federated Strategic Plan
Infant School targets Shared targets Junior school targets
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School development will be lead by the school teams.
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Staff- meetings will be organised to have: - individual school development meetings led by a a specific team or leadership team.
- individual school development team meetings.
- collaboration meetings of school development teams
Strategic Planning
Staff input starting in Term 6 – planning sheets in staffrooms for individuals to put ideas and thoughts.
Governors input in Term 6 Children’s voice questionnaires for Y6 and Y2, Student Council.
Data analysis for each key stage which will give specific targets for English and Maths and areas of the EYFS. Parent Voice event at the end of Term 6 Resources, building and ICT needs analysis.
School Development
Inspire Project to bring increased play and enjoyment to Junior School Motivation and attitude of learners.
Improve guided reading in Infant School New topic based curriculum in Junior school Review curriculum in Infant School new topics for 2 nd Yr in rolling program.
Open ended activities to observe learning e.g Using and applying maths Coaching of new leadership and SDT structures
Challenges
• • • • Balancing the needs of one school against those of the federation.
A more ‘distant’ governing body.
Potential problems with a lack of shared vision if the federation is ‘imposed’ without the full backing of all stakeholders.
Parent feelings of loosing a Head ‘every school needs a face of the school-who is visible and can take the responsibility for the location.’ Bringing about cultural change.
Changing the perceptions regarding what infant and junior education means.
Feeling less a part of the schools or being busy in both schools and having insufficient time in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Coping with initial staff tensions.
Adapting to change and being flexible.
Leading schools with differing ethos and cultures.
Loosing touch with the children.
Meet those challenges by…
• Transparent Leadership -Open communication with staff is essential as there will be ‘lots of worries’.
• Consult widely and value others views.
• Be prepared to change – listen to staff in particular.
• Well-planned structure with clear roles and responsibilities.
• Effective communication to children and parents ,good organisation and careful ‘branding’.
• Strong sense of direction , with shared values and a clear vision.
• Shared commonality.
Meet those challenges by…
• Individual Schools keep their Identity.
• Focus on promoting children’s achievements.
• Collective accountability for pupil performance.
• Promoting a collaborative rather than competitive educational culture and sharing good practice and professional knowledge.
• Teamwork and the opportunities to develop teams, pooling expertise and enthusiasm.
• Look after your staff- without them an arrangement like this will not work.
• Make time for staff to come together – ‘chit-chat’ is important.