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Inset Day 11 Medi 2014
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Time Activity
8.30-9 am Coffee
9 – 9.30am Welcome back & Results Update
9.30 – 10.15am Lesson Observation Training
10.15 – 10.30am Coffee
10.30 – 11am Lesson Observation Feedback
11 – 12pm Preparation for ESTYN
12 - 12.45pm Lunch
12.45 – 2.30pm Department Time
2.30 – 2.50pm Close of day
Time Activity
8.30 - 8.45 am Coffee
8.45 – 9.30am Session 1
9.30 – 10.15am Session 2
10.15 – 10.30am Coffee
10.30 – 11.15am Session 3
11.15 – 12pm Session 4
12 - 12.45pm Lunch
12.45 – 2pm House Meetings
2 – 3pm Safeguarding Training
INSET Day 1st Sept INSET Day 2nd Sept
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2014 L2 Results Headlines• 62% students achieved the L2 threshold (17%
points)• 22% students achieved L2 Inc. E&M
(4% points)• 86% students achieved the L1 threshold
(2% points)• 19% students achieved the CSI
(3% points)• The average capped point score was 296
(10 points)• 33% students achieved GCSE English• 31% students achieved GCSE Maths• 65% students achieved GCSE equivalent in Science
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No learners left school without a qualification
Over 40 Year 11 learners with 10 or more GCSE’s
Art, PE, ICT and History all produced some excellent results and Science results climbed by a
massive 24%.
2014 L2 Results Headlines
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A wheel of opportunities for a world of individuals
High AchieversYear 11Chloe Meredith – 2A’s, 3 Distinctions and 5 B’s Nicole Cleaton – 4A’s, 1 Distinction and 3 B’sAlys Shore – 1A*, 3A’s, 1 Distinction and 4B’sLauren Morgan 1A*, 1A, and 7B’sJessica Poore – 1A*, 1A, 1Distinction and 5B’sJosh Molina – 2 Distinctions, 6B’sCalum Morgan - 1A, 7B’sShauna Love - 9B’s Year 10Myles Davies – 1A*, 1A, 1 Distinction, 1B, 3C’sAnna Phillips – 1A, 2 Distinctions, 2 B’s, 3C’sJordan Harford – 1A, 2 Distinctions, 5c’sMegan Broad – 1Distinction, 3B’s, 2C’sJack Molina – 2 Distinctions, 2B’s, 5C’s
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Over 30% of year 10 have already achieved the L2 threshold with 5 GCSEs
26% already achieved C grades in Maths
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• Child Protection – Designated Person – Maria Woodward– Deputy Designate – Deb Cairns
• Notification of Absence – Calls made to Tracey before 7.45am – Leave of absence requests at least one week before
required. See Karen• Reprographics– Please plan ahead and avoid dropping things on Doreen
at the last minute.
General Reminders
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• Corridors– Please be vigilant at all times in corridors and
challenge any poor behavior or inappropriate uniform.– Cover supervisors will be working the corridors so
please call for assistance if you need it.– Please don’t stand students in the corridors. Use
partner classrooms or call for support from HODs.• Toilet Breaks– These should be restricted to break and lunch times
unless learners are in possession of a medical note.
General Reminders
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A wheel of opportunities for a world of individuals
• Going Off site– No learners are to be allowed off site unless they have
a note from home.– The sliding doors will be open at lunch and break
times to allow access to the tennis courts.– No access to the leisure Centre unless for PE lessons.
• Site Maintenance– If you notice and damage or need things repaired etc.
please see Jodie who will ensure the caretakers are aware of it.
General Reminders
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• The School Website has been updated.• The Staff handbook is currently being updated and will
be accessed through the website ASAP• Everyone is now on abertileryschool.net email• Send any stories to me as soon as you have them. • ICT across the school will be updated and improved as
the year progresses. Please take care of it and report any issues to Gary ASAP.
Website/ICT
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Only 65% of Observations were Good or Excellent.This year we are targeting 80%.All staff will be observed at least twice during the year.
Once by a member of SLGOnce by their Performance manager
Other observations may occur during reviews or if circumstances require it.
New Lesson Planning forms will be circulated for your use, as will the lesson observation form. You will always receive a copy of the form along with detailed feedback following your observation.
Lesson Observations
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A wheel of opportunities for a world of individuals
Peer ObservationsESTYN are putting high value on the use of Peer Observations as a way of sharing Best Practice.
I would encourage everyone to participate in a peer observation however this is not compulsory.
If you would like to take part, please try to observe a colleague outside of your normal subject area.
Cover will be provided if available.
Notification of completed Observation should be sent to DC.
No formal responses are required only the date and period that the observation took place.
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School DayLesson 1 8.45 – 9.35amLesson 2 9.35 – 10.25am
Break 10.25 – 10.40amLesson 3 10.40 – 11.30amLesson 4 11.30 – 12.20pm
Lunch 12.20 – 12.50pmLesson 5 12.50 – 1.40pmLesson 6 1.40 – 2.30pm
Learning Coach Time
2.30 – 2.50pm
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HOH – PJ PSE
HOH – TWiESDGC
HOH – SVDACW
ALNCO – MWChild Protection Nominee
HOD Eng – RBLiteracy
HOD Maths – TMcNumeracy
HOD Sci – RWLM NQTs & Students
Finance & Data Manager – JWiBudget, Data Analysis, Facilities
Headteachers PA – KDPayroll, Personnel, H&S
Strategic Leadership Group (SLG) – Group to meet Twice Weekly. One meeting to be operational one to be strategic.
Extended Leadership Team (ELT) – Group to meet every two weeks along with SLG. Agenda items to be Update, Students, Staff & Events. All members will also regularly present on their areas of responsibility and national developments linked to these areas.
SLG & ELT Roles and Responsibilities 2014-15
Headteacher – NJPerformance & Target Setting,
Improvement Planning and Self –Evaluation, Teaching & learning,
Personnel, Financial Planning, Governing Body, SLICT, Facilities
Line Management of: DHTs, Finance & Data Manager, Heads PA
Deputy Headteacher Curriculum – JWCurriculum, Timetable,
Literacy & NumeracyCommunity, Reviews, WRL, Transition
Line management of: HODs Eng, Maths, Sci, Exams Officer, HOD WBQ, Student Voice Co-ord, MAT , T7
Deputy Headteacher Inclusion – DC(PJ)Inclusion, Safeguarding,
Attendance, ARR, CPD & Performance Management, Calendar, Trips & Visits(EVC), NEETs
Line Management of: HOH’s, ALNCO, HOD Alt Prov, Healthy
Schools Co-ord
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Headteacher - NJ Deputy Headteacher - JW Deputy Headteacher – DC
Finance & Data Manager - JWi Head PA - KD
Business Team – Team to meet once every two weeks to discuss finance, personnel, facilities.
Business & Extended Leadership Teams 2014-15
HO Alt Prov - GB HOD Mu/Dr - HJ HOD Art – AF HOD PE - NG
HOD DT - MJ HOD MFL - MG HOD WBQ - LL HOD L/S - LW
HOD MS - GG HOD – ICT - AP HOD Hist - ES HOD Geog - ??
HOD RE - TM Num Co - MW Lit Co - ?? HOD T7 - JE
Middle Leadership Team (MLT) – Group to meet half termly chaired by Headteacher. Focus for the group to be decided based on current priorities. Work of the group will be research based and will inform whole school development of teaching and Learning.