Parent Information Session

14th OctoberWelcome

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 PointWhile teachers usually offer pupils advice on how they can improve their work, pupils do not have enough opportunities to make these improvements.• Actions / CommentaryOfsted 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 PointSchool leaders’ checks on the quality of teaching do not take enough account of the progress made by pupils over time.• Actions / CommentaryOur 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 PointSubject 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 / CommentaryAs 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

• Who is making the most progress in maths?

Month Ann Jones Ben Smith

September 19 13

October 20 15

November 19 18

December 20 19

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

• 6 Golden Rules• House Points• Star of the Week• Headteacher’s Awards