The spring term is a good time (new year resolutions, anyone?) to recommit to on-going and regular monitoring by the leadership team and subject leaders. There is no quiet term in the busy and dynamic school year.
As part of our school improvement cycle, self-evaluation focuses in the spring term should include updating the sections in the self-evaluation form (SEF) on behaviour and safety, and personal development and attitudes. The data section was completed in the autumn term.
With the new Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF), however, a tweak is necessary for us to ensure that the SEF is in line with the four new areas of inspection: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. It is crucial that subject leaders contribute to the process, as this will evidence strong leadership.
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