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Round Oak School has “created an ethos of purpose, care and dedication to pupils” – rated a good school by Ofsted (2018)
Brittain Lane
Warwick
CV34 6DX
Judith Humphry
Interim Head Teacher
School Office: 01926 423311
e-mail:[email protected]
Judith’s Friday Flyer – 31st
January 2020
The weeks are going by so quickly and our developments continue at quite a pace. As one of the
pupils pointed out to me last week “everyone’s really happy and it’s lovely having you here but it is a
bit disappointing that you haven’t sorted the adventure playground yet”. So, on that note this flyer
is very much about keeping you informed about what we have already done and what needs doing
next.
Message from Ian Pavey, Chair of Governors
The Interim Executive Board met again last week. We are currently meeting every month. Judith
shared her plans for the school over the remainder of the school year. We debated the curriculum
and looked for assurances that every child at the school will achieve everything they are capable of.
We also agreed with Judith to recruit a teacher and to put in place a temporary leadership structure
that will help ensure that the priorities Judith has outlined in her Development Plan can be delivered.
The IEB also spent some time discussing a report from Katherine Latham, the boards finance expert,
on the current financial performance of the school. The finances are now stabilised for this financial
year. We continue our discussions with colleagues in the Local Authority about future plans.
Note from Governor Maggie Hawker
Hilary Ward (IEB) and Maggie Hawker (IEB) have recently held two fact finding meetings with key
staff to in order to discuss the current curriculum and assessment provision. Planned measures to
further promote curriculum continuity and to enhance ways to prepare pupils for positive
destinations when they leave school were shared.
Extract from the School Development Plan 2019/2020
This is my development plan for the school, the coloured highlighting indicates our progress as at the
end of last term;
Green – Target completed
Yellow – Target partially completed, work still underway
Red – Not started
Quality of Education
Area for Development Autumn 2019 Spring 2020
Develop and implement a
personalised curriculum
across the school
Leadership: JF
• Working Groups established
• Development of curriculum material
• Training for staff
Round Oak School has “created an ethos of purpose, care and dedication to pupils” – rated a good school by Ofsted (2018)
Brittain Lane
Warwick
CV34 6DX
Judith Humphry
Interim Head Teacher
School Office: 01926 423311
e-mail:[email protected]
Monitoring: HW/MH
Assessment
Leadership: JF
Monitoring: HW/MH
• Review data collection methods
currently used
• Population of SOLAR with
descriptors for all levels
IT Infrastructure
Leadership: JB/IP/DP
Monitoring: KL
• Establish and implement rolling
programme of upgrade across the
school
• Review of software
• Installation of new devices
• Upgrade of existing devices
• Purchase and installation of
software
• Staff training
EHCP informing preparation
and planning
Leadership: JF
Monitoring: HW/MH
• All teachers to ensure Pupil
Passports up to date
• Review and development of Pupil
Passports
Teaching of Phonics and
Development of Reading
Leadership: SJ
Monitoring: HW/MH
• Review of resources
• Re-establishment of team of lead
staff
• Staff training
Development of the
therapeutic offer of the
school
Leadership: JAH
Monitoring: HW/MH
• Review of the therapeutic provision
made by the school
• Specialist seating and equipment in
place through OT
• Physio in school and contributing to
classroom delivery
• Provision of therapeutic drumming
• Lifespace
Development towards
becoming a total
communication
environment
Leadership: JAH/SE
Monitoring: HW/MH
• Establishment of team of lead staff
• Staff training
• Review of school environment
Behaviour and Attitudes
Area for Development Autumn 2019 Spring 2020
Personal Intervention Plans
Leadership: JAH
Monitoring: HW/MH
• Team Teach Refresher November • Introduction of PIPs for specific
pupils
Behaviour Policy
Leadership: JAH
Monitoring: HW/MH
• Review of Policy and
Implementation
Round Oak School has “created an ethos of purpose, care and dedication to pupils” – rated a good school by Ofsted (2018)
Brittain Lane
Warwick
CV34 6DX
Judith Humphry
Interim Head Teacher
School Office: 01926 423311
e-mail:[email protected]
Personal Development
Area for Development Autumn 2019 Spring 2020
Transition
Leadership: MM/JH
Monitoring: HW/MH
• Review of Post 16 provision
• Review of IAG
• Meeting with parents at Ridgeway
• Careers and Transition event for
parents
• Development of role of IAG
• Implementation of programme of
visits to colleges KS4/5
• Development of transition for Yr 6
pupils
Review of “Fab Friday”
Leadership: JAH
Monitoring: IP
• Development of timetable for
summer term and 2020/21 to
include Creative Arts
PSHE and RSE
Leadership: KS4 Leader
Monitoring: HW/MH
• Review and development of
programmes of study and resources
Leadership and Management
Area for Development Autumn 2019 Spring 2020
Relationship with parents
Leadership: JAH
Monitoring: LJ
• Regular information given to
parents
• Re-launch of PTFA
• Timely notification of school events
• Class Dojo trialled by 3 classes
• Increased events aimed at
supporting parents in meeting the
needs of their child
• Parents Evening
• Widen use of Class Dojo
Distributed Leadership
Leadership: JAH
Monitoring: IP
• Review of leadership structure • Temporary appointment of Acting
Deputy Head
• Appointment of Temporary KS
Leaders
• Development of leadership role of
TA3s
• Staff training
Annual Review process
Leadership: JAH
Monitoring LJ
• Increased attendance by SLT at ARs • Partnership working with parents
regarding assessments
• Review of transition reviews
Apprentice TAs are given
appropriate support
Leadership: JAH/JH
Monitoring: HW/MH
• Review of support in place for
apprentices
• Advice and support given by JR
• Review of contracts and time
allocation
• Mentoring programme in place
External Site
Leadership: JAH/JB/SB
Monitoring: IP
• Creation of prioritised list for
development
• Implementation of work
programme to make site safe
Holloway Farm • Get clarity about leasing
Round Oak School has “created an ethos of purpose, care and dedication to pupils” – rated a good school by Ofsted (2018)
Brittain Lane
Warwick
CV34 6DX
Judith Humphry
Interim Head Teacher
School Office: 01926 423311
e-mail:[email protected]
Leadership: JAH
Monitoring: IP
arrangements
• Allocation of future development to
lead member of staff
Brooklands
Leadership: JAH/JB
Monitoring: IP
• Negotiation of renewed SLA with
NHS
• Review of staffing levels and
responsibilities
REMINDER
Helen Redican, Senior Schools Improvement Officer for Warwickshire County Council, will be
presenting their vision for special needs in Central Warwickshire at a meeting for parents this
Monday 3rd
February at 6.30pm in the school hall. There is a second meeting on Tuesday 4th
February at 9.30am also in the school hall for anyone who can’t make Monday’s meeting.
This is an opportunity for you to ask any questions or raising any concerns you might have.
