A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey,...

A Foundation School and part of the Nottinghamshire Learning Trust with British Geological Survey, University of Nottingham and Skill Force

South Wolds Community School

Our main aim is to enable all students to achieve to their full academic and social

potential irrespective of age, ability or background in an inclusive, stimulating

and caring environment.



Inspection grades:

•Outstanding (14%)•Good (36%)•Satisfactory (41%)•Inadequate (9%)

South Wolds 2006 – GoodSouth Wolds 2011 – Good with many outstanding features



In 2011 inspectors judged us to be good.

•Overall effectiveness

•Capacity for sustained improvement

•Outcomes for individuals and groups

•Effectiveness of leadership and management



In 2011 inspectors judged us to be outstanding in these areas:•Pupils’ attainment (good in 2006)

•The extent to which pupils feel safe (good in 2006)

•The extent to which pupils adopt healthy lifestyles (good in 2006)

•The extent to which the curriculum meets pupils’ needs (satisfactory in 2006)

•The effectiveness of care, guidance and support (good in 2006)

•The effectiveness of partnerships in promoting learning and well being (not judged in 2006)


What are we most proud of?

A significant judgement of

Outstanding pupil attainment

&

Outstanding care, guidance and support



From 2008-2011 our strategic direction has been:

To enable all students to achieve their academic and social potential through developing:

• Outstanding teaching• Outstanding VLE and new technologies• Outstanding care, guidance and support

• Outstanding curriculum opportunities



• Where next?

Aims that set out how we will meet our main aim and become an outstanding school in the next three years.



To develop outstanding teaching and assessment across all subjects in the school that is highly effective in inspiring all students and ensures that they learn extremely well.



To continue to plan and implement an outstanding curriculum that meets the needs of all students and provides memorable experiences and rich opportunities for high quality learning.



To ensure the outstanding systems of care, guidance and support are sustained and provide well-targeted support for all students that enables them to make the best of the opportunities provided by the school.



To be a self-determining school that makes the best possible use of the resources and opportunities available to us to enable us to achieve our main aim. To continue to develop and participate in partnerships that make an excellent contribution to students’ achievement and well being.



To continue to develop skilled strategic leadership that results in continuous and sustained improvement in all aspects of school life. To continue to develop middle leadership that is accountable for, and delivers improvements in, all the areas they lead on.



To further develop a shared ethos within the school where students, staff, parents and governors make an exceptional contribution to a safe, positive learning environment.



Where does this leave us?

A confident, successful school. A school that knows itself and has proven success at driving improvements. A school well placed to meet the challenges we will face in the

future.


What’s happening this term?

• Relentless focus on KS4 & 5 achievement.• Embedding EQUIPPS• Year 9 options• Year 10 Student “Russell Universities” group

Ethos• Student council• Ties• Mobile phones• Lesson visits


How to keep in touch with what is happening?

• School website• Text messaging • Half termly newsletters• Parents’ survey• Parental queries• South Wolds Blog• Twitter @southwolds

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