Ash Hill Primary SchoolJennifer Gamble

What have we done?We have begun to improve

progress and attainmentSome of the statistics look

significantly improved (L4+ maths from 39% in 2006 to 74% in 2010), but...

CVA is still below 100, and there’s still lots to do!

Raised Standards of TeachingSpring 2009 Focus School due to

inadequate teachingNow all teaching is at least

satisfactory, the majority good and some outstanding

All the usual stuff....AfL, Interaction, S&L, Feedback & Marking, Curriculum Targets

Harnessed the ISP supportHigh Expectations & Consistency

StaffMoving staff on Vs. Staff moving

onSept 2009: Six new class

teachers, 5 of whom were NQTsGrowing the NQTs and keeping

the good onesRecruitment

Leadership StructurePhase leadership, with regular

meetingsLeading learningEnsuring consistencyDeveloping the leadersMonitoring

Learning CultureVisible priorities- sharing with the

children what we’re trying to improve

Increasing the visibility of English and Maths

Parental involvementPhysical environmentPower of AssembliesLearning Wall

Learning CultureHandwriting & PresentationBook BandingDisplayMannersBehaviour & AttendanceCreated TraditionsLearning Champions: it’s all

about Progress!

Learning Champions are awarded a t-shirt to wear and appear on the ‘Hall of Fame’ outside the headteacher’s office, along with all the pupils who were nominated that term.

Consistency: The Ash Hill WaySupported by the leadership

structurePolicies & proceduresModeration, joint workingWhole staff (& governors)

approachThe ScheduleAssessment, Tracking, Catching

children up...Is What We DO

The FutureContinue it all!Move all teaching to at least

goodSelf-evaluationPeer workingLeadership developmentCurriculum Development