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Principals’ Meetings. September 2013. Objectives. Update Principals on: C urrent school improvement issues Update on CASS support for 13/14 Update on Finance and LMS issues Provide an opportunity to reflect on the how the inspection process supports school improvement. Inspection Process. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Principals’ Meetings
September 2013
ObjectivesUpdate Principals on:• Current school improvement issues• Update on CASS support for 13/14• Update on Finance and LMS issues
• Provide an opportunity to reflect on the how the inspection process supports school improvement
Inspection Process• All inspections will now have a
2 week notice period• Only in exceptional
circumstances can the date of an inspection be deferred.
• New documentation re inspection process is available on ETI Website
http://www.etini.gov.uk/
Inspection ReportingSchool Inspections address the following areas of provision:1. Achievements and
Standards2. Provision for Learning3. Leadership and
Management• The overall grading of the
school is based on the assessment of these 3 areas to provide an overall grade.
School ImprovementWORKSHOP – 20 MINUTES• Consider the inspection statements provided• Unpack the statements and identify the key
school improvement messages • Reflect on practice in your schools and consider
the implications of this for you as a leader and your school
School Improvement 1. Every school a Good School: A Policy for School Improvement (ESAGS)
• Count, Read: Succeed• ESAGS: Role of Governors
2. OFMDFM Signature Project; Literacy and Numeracy3. Extended Schools4. Entitlement Framework5. AD-BF 5. CRED6. Induction/ EPD
Role of Governors in School Improvement
• Role of governors is now part of the inspection process
“The governors are well-informed about the school’s development plan targets and they are engaged in decisions relating to recruitment and finances within the school. They have identified aspects to review, including more formal consultation with the parents, children, staff and wider school community to establish priorities for the new school development plan.”• Reconstitution of Governors 14/15
OFMDFM Signature ProjectImproving Literacy and Numeracy
Project information available on www.welbni.org
Objectives• To increase the number of pupils in
primary schools, including those entitled to free school meals, achieving at the expected level or above at the end of key stage 2 in English, Mathematics and Irish
• To increase the number of young people
in post-primary schools, in particular those entitled to free school meals, achieving a grade C or above in English and Mathematics by the time they leave school
• To provide, through positive action measures, employment opportunities for 266 newly/recently graduated teachers
Progress
Recruitment 266 full time equivalent posts (FTE) are available (166 Post-primary and 100 Primary )Backfill positions 59 FTE Post -Primary posts filled 34.3 FTE Primary posts filled – ( Information on 9th September) Most backfill appointments will be made by the end of Sept.Most centrally recruited posts will be made by mid October.
CPD / Support Centrally recruited teachers: 5 days CPD (2 day induction in October) Seconded teachers: 1 day CPD (Nov-Feb)All recent graduate teachers whether employed by individual schools to replace seconded teachers or recruited centrally will be supported through the Beginning teacher/ EPD programme.
NISPLAN Website
An online website has been developed to support the development, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the project.
Action Plans to be completed and submitted for approval through the website by 30 October 2013Support is available through the Help file on the NISPLAN web site
Roles and Responsibilities
Principal/ School • Use the additional teacher/s solely in support of the objectives of the project• Determine how additional teacher/s might support high-quality teaching and
learning in your school in accordance with the objectives of the scheme • Identify a project contact person within your school• Oversight of the preparation of an action plan/s for submission via the
NISPLAN website • Oversight of the monitoring of performance against the action plan/s • Conduct regular and rigorous self-evaluation using performance and other
data to ensure that improvement is being effected• Release centrally recruited and seconded teachers for training • Ensure the provision of a Teacher Tutor and induction support to recent
graduate teachers (BT/EPD) • Submit information to WELB and DE regarding outcomes as requested• Be fully accountable for use of resources
Extended Schools Action plans need to:
• Support your SDP themes• Address underachievement Monitoring and Evaluation processes need to:• Track progress of targeted children• Collect evidence of impact to
inform development and improvement
Extended Schools
• Community Education Initiative
• Irish Medium Clusters• Engaging Parents Cluster
Funding• INSET Training
CRED• 2 Courses offered to schools -
same as last year-”Moving Ahead with CRED” and “Embedding CRED”
• Regional Conferences for principals are being planned for the spring term.
• CRED Enhancement Scheme is open for applications-closing date is Friday 11th October. Details available at: http://www.credni.org/contents/what-is-cred/funding/
Programme for Government/PSA Targets
Key Stage 2
% of pupils achieving the expected level (Level 4) or above in Communication (English) (Irish – IME) to 86% by 2015
(2011 position: 78.5% (boys), 88.3% (girls), 89.5% (IME)
% of pupils achieving the expected level (Level 4) or above in Using Maths to 86% by 2015
(2011 position: 80% (boys), 85.4% (girls)
Programme for Government/PSA Targets
Key Stage 3
% of pupils achieving the expected level (Level 5) or above in Communication (English) to 83% by 2015
(2011 position: 71.2% (boys), 86.7% (girls))
% of pupils achieving the expected level (Level 5) or above in Using Maths to 82% by 2015
(2011 position: 72.7% (boys), 81.1% (girls))
Programme for Government/PSA Targets
Key Stage 4
% of school leavers achieving 5 or more GCSEs at Grades A*- C (or equivalent) including GCSEs in English and Maths to 66% by 2015; (62% boys, 70+% girls)
(2011 position: 55.2% (boys), 66.2% (girls))
% of school leavers with entitlement to free school meals achieving 5 or more GCSEs at Grades A*-C (or equivalent) including GCSEs in English and Maths to 49% by 2015
(2011 position: 34.4%)
Programme for Government/PSA Targets
Post 16 % of school leavers achieving at least 2 A Levels at Grades A*- E (or an equivalent level 3 qualification) to 62%(2011 position: 56.7%)
As above but for pupils entitled to free school meals, to 38%(2011 position: 31.6%)
% of school leavers achieving 3 or more GCE A-Levels at grades A*-C (or equivalent);
% of school leavers entitled to free school meals achieving 3 or more GCS A-Levels at grades A*-C (or equivalent);
Key dates:By Thursday 31st October, 2013:
All schools must submit:• 3 Year School Development Plan
and/or relevant action plan;• Targets for 2013/2014;• Pro-forma detailing the planned use
of SDDs/Baker Days, in support of above.
• OFMDFM Signature Project Action Plans
Use of SDDs/Baker Days 1. DATE 1. FOCUS OF STAFF DEVELOPMENTBaker Days
Day Date The focus for each day should link to, and support, the priorities identified in the school’s development plan.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
SDDs
Day Date
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Primary Targets
Total Boys in Year Group
Number of Boys in
Year Group
Achieving
% of Boys Achieving
Total Girls in
Year Group
Number of Girls in
Year Group
Achieving
% of Girls Achieving
Total Pupils in
Year Group
Number of Pupils
Achieving
% of Pupils
Achieving
Key Stage 1: % of pupils achieving the expected level (Level 2 or above) in Communication
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0!
Key Stage 1: % of pupils achieving the expected level (Level 2 or above) in Using Mathematics
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0!
Key Stage 2: % of pupils achieving the expected level (Level 4 or above) in Communication
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0!
Key Stage 2: % of pupils achieving the expected level (Level 4 or above) in Using Mathematics
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 0 #DIV/0!
OUTCOMES OUTCOMES 2010/2011
OUTCOMES 2011-12
OUTCOMES 2012-13
TARGETS 2013-14
Pupil attendance (%)Pupil suspensions (%)Number of pupils suspendedNumber of expulsions% Half days missed because of unauthorised absences*
*Please see circular 2013/13 from DENI: Appendix B page 1
TARGETS FOR 2013-2014
Target Setting Process 2013/2014To be completed and returned to WELB by 31st October 2013
Name of School:Principal:Chair of Board of Governors:
In accordance with the current legislation schools are required to set targets under the following headings:
Post-Primary Targets
TARGETS FOR 2013/2014 YEAR GROUP
TOTAL NO OF PUPILS
IN YEAR GROUP
TOTAL NO BOYS
TOTAL NO GIRLS
NUMBER OF BOYS
ACHIEVING
% BOYS ACHIEVING
NUMBER OF GIRLS ACHIEVING
% GIRLS ACHIEVING
TOTAL NUMBER
OF PUPILS
ACHIEVING
TOTAL % OF PUPILS ACHIEVING
Pupils achieving Level 5+ (or above) in Communication at the end of Key Stage 3
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Pupils achieving Level 6+ (or above) in Communication at the end of Key Stage 3
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Pupils achieving Level 5+ (or above) in Using Mathematics at the end of Key Stage 3
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Pupils achieving Level 6+ (or above) in Using Mathematics at the end of Key Stage 3
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Year 12 pupils achieving Grade A*-C English 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Year 12 pupils achieving Grade A*-C Mathematics
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Year 12 pupils achieving 5 or more GCSEs at Grades A*-C (or equivalent)
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Year 12 pupils achieving 5 or more GCSEs at Grades A*-C (or equivalent) including English and Maths
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
FSME pupils achieving 5 or more GCSEs at Grades A*-C (or equivalent) including English and Maths
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Year 12 pupils achieving 5 or more GCSEs at Grades A*-G (or equivalent)
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Year 12 pupils achieving No GCSEs (or equivalent)
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Year 14 pupils achieving 2 or more GCE Grades A-E (or equivalent)
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
School leavers achieving 5 or more GCSEs A*-C (or equivalent) including English and Maths˜
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Applied General Applied General Applied General Applied General
Has your school met the KS4 uplift target for 2013-2014 as stated in your ALC Implementation Plan for 2013-2014? Please tick.
YES NO
If NO please state reason
Applied General Applied General Applied General Applied General
Has your school met the POST 16 uplift target for 2013-2014 as stated in your ALC Implementation Plan for 2013-2014? Please tick.
YES NO
If NO please state reason
INDICATOR OUTCOMES 2009-2010
OUTCOMES 2010-2011
OUTCOMES 2011-2012
OUTCOMES 2012-2013
TARGETS 2013-2014
Pupil attendance (%)Pupil suspensions (%)Number of pupils suspendedNumber of expulsions% Half days missed because of unauthorised absences O͋
˜School leavers is based on pupils leaving school from Years 12, 13 and 14.
Q͋ Please see circular 2013/13 from DENI: Appendix B page 1
TARGETS FOR 2013-2014
2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015KS 4 COURSES DELIVERED KS 4 COURSE TARGETS
ENTITLEMENT FRAMEWORK
ENTITLEMENT FRAMEWORK
POST 16 COURSES DELIVERED POST 16 COURSE TARGETS2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Target Setting Process 2013-2014To be completed and returned to WELB by 31st October 2013
Name of School:Principal:Chair of Board of Governors:
In accordance with the current legislation schools are required to set targets under the following headings:
Grammar Targets
Targets for 2013/2014 YEAR GROUP
TOTAL NO OF
PUPILS IN YEAR GROUP
TOTAL NO BOYS
TOTAL NO GIRLS
NUMBER OF BOYS
ACHIEVING
% BOYS ACHIEVING
NUMBER OF GIRLS ACHIEVING
% GIRLS ACHIEVING
TOTAL NUMBER
OF PUPILS
ACHIEVING
TOTAL % OF PUPILS ACHIEVING
Pupils achieving Level 5+ (or above) in Communication at the end of Key Stage 3
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Pupils achieving Level 6+ (or above) in Communication at the end of Key Stage 3
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Pupils achieving Level 5+ (or above) in Using Mathematics at the end of Key Stage 3
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Pupils achieving Level 6+ (or above) in Using Mathematics at the end of Key Stage 3
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Year 12 pupils achieving Grade A*-C GCSE English
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Year 12 pupils achieving Grade A*-C GCSE Mathematics
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Year 12 pupils achieving 5 or more GCSEs at Grades A*-C (or equivalent)
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Year 12 pupils achieving 5 or more GCSEs at Grades A*-C (or equivalent) including English and Maths
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
FSME pupils achieving 5 or more GCSEs at Grades A*-C (or equivalent) including English and Maths
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Year 12 pupils achieving 7 or more GCSEs at Grades A*-C (or equivalent)
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Year 12 pupils achieving 7 or more GCSEs at Grades A*-C (or equivalent) including English and Maths
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Year 12 pupils achieving No GCSEs (or equivalent)
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Year 14 pupils achieving 3 or more GCE Grades A-C (or equivalent)
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
School leavers achieving 5 or more GCSEs A*-C (or equivalent) including English and Maths§
0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
Applied General Applied General Applied General Applied General
Has your school met the KS4 uplift target for 2013-2014 as stated in your ALC Implementation Plan for 2013-2014? Please tick.
If NO please state reason
Applied General Applied General Applied General Applied General
Has your school met the POST 16 uplift target for 2013-2014 as stated in your ALC Implementation Plan for 2013-2014? Please tick.
If NO please state reason
INDICATOR OUTCOMES 2009-2010
OUTCOMES 2010-2011
OUTCOMES 2011-2012
OUTCOMES 2011-2013
TARGETS 2013-2014
Pupil attendance (%)Pupil suspensions (%)Number of pupils suspendedNumber of expulsions% Half days missed because of unauthorised absences ̽
§ School leavers is based on pupils leaving school from Years 12, 13 and 14.
˟Please see circular 2013/13 from DENI: Appendix B page 1
ENTITLEMENT FRAMEWORK
POST 16 COURSES DELIVERED POST 16 COURSE TARGETS2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
TARGETS FOR 2013-2014
ENTITLEMENT FRAMEWORK
KS 4 COURSES DELIVERED KS 4 COURSE TARGETS2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015
Target Setting Process 2013-2014To be completed and returned to WELB by 31st October 2013
Name of School:Principal:Chair of Board of Governors:
In accordance with the current legislation schools are required to set targets under the following headings:
CASS SUPPORT 2013/ 2014
Supporting School Improvement• Schools with post inspection issues• Schools identified through performance data
and/or other matters• Schools with a school development plan that does
not meet the legislative requirements, promote improvement or is in its final year
• Schools that have a newly appointed principal (2011/12 or 2012/13)
• Amalgamated schools and new schools (2011/12 and 2012/13)
LMS• Putting Pupils First: Reforming CFF.
– Increase in AWPU Funding; – Removal of Premises and Sports Factors; – Increase in TSN Funding
• Indicative Budgets.• Common Funding Scheme Review.
– On-Line responses back by 18 October 2013– Three versions: main, children’s and young peoples
• Developing Social Change.
Plenary and Evaluation