workshop

1. Erasmus and
Merganser Workshop
Wednesday 21st November 2018

2.  Formed in 1893
 South Twerton School
 9 classes
 2015: Trees
 2016: Rivers
 2017: Inspirational British
 people from 1893
 2018: Artists
 262 pupils currently on roll
 OPJS part of the Palladian Academy Trust

3.  OFSTED 2012 – OPJS a ‘Good’ school
 Above national average attainment
 Number of awards and achievements
 OPAL
 Artsmark
 Historic England
 Sport and PE
 Strengths – Reading, Thematic Curriculum and Play
 Areas to improve – Maths, Writing and Progress.

4.  Vision
 Ofsted and Self Evaluation Form
 School Improvement Plan/HT Report
 Whole School Leadership – HT and SLT
 Subject Leadership – Teaching Staff
 Classroom Leadership
 Backroom – SBM, Office and B&G
 Policies and Procedures
 Performance Management
◦ Appraisals, Teacher Standards and Career Expectations
◦ Data
◦ Observations

5. Our vision
is for OPJS
Learners
to...
...be
determined and
resilient in the
face of
challenge. ...embrace all
opportunies
and be
ambitious.
...be
responsible,
caring and
supportive.
...reach their
potential.
...take risks
and not fear
failure.
...be creative
and curious.
...exhibit
strong values
such as respect
and honesty.
have broad
horizons, be
inclusive and
open to
change.
...be a team
player.

6. Name Leadership Role
David Goucher
HT, SLT, DSL, Behaviour, Safeguarding, Assessment, Staff CPD, Strategic Direction and Quality
Management
Julie Butler
DHT, SENCo, DSL, Pupil Premium, Behaviour, Assessment, PSHE, Staff CPD, IQM, Learning to Lead and
line management of TAs
Glenn Dack SLT, English (Reading, Writing and SPAG), Assessment and Library
Ann Davis SLT, Mathematics, Assessment, ITT Liaison and NQT Mentor
Jennie Tapscott Science, Music, Science, Music Service and Performances
Mel Green History
Heather Miller PE, Clubs, Sports Funding and line management of Sports Coaches/PE input
Rachael Van Roy Art and DSL
Penny Jenner DT and MFL
Sammy Samways Computing
Joe Newman Geography, PE Co-Lead and EVC
Sally Edson RE Lead and PPA Teacher
Susannah Cotterill Growth Mindset Lead and PPA Teacher

7.  T&L Policy
 Marking Policy
 Initiatives:
◦ Growth Mindset
◦ Maths
 Books:
◦ Maths
◦ Theme x 6
◦ Jotter

8.  ‘The Engaging Curriculum’
◦ Spectacular Start!
◦ Fantastic Finish!
 Thematic approach
 Class based
 Ability sets in Maths

9.  Green and Red Rules
 Class Charts points
 Points mean prizes!
 Green Time
 Learning Heroes

10. 8.30am Gates open and Breakfast served in The Stadium
8.45am Children sent into class
8.55am Registration
9am Teaching Session 1 - Maths
10am Guided Learning
10.35am Break
10.55am Teaching Session 2 - English
Noon Lunchtime

11. 1pm Teaching Session 3
2pm Teaching Session 4
3pm Assembly
3.25pm End of School Day
3.30pm Extra-Curricular Clubs

12.  The Play Centre
 Playground Zones
 The Play Team
 Playpod
 Play Day

13.  Over 35 After School and
Lunchtime Clubs
 Free and Paid
 Numerous teams and
successes
 Instrumental Music Lessons

14.  Home & School Agreement
 Newsletters
 Text Messages
 Website
 Curriculum Information
 Homework
 Parent-Teacher
Consultation Meetings
 On going contact