Book scrutiny proforma primary

Workbook scrutiny ensuring validity and reliability in inspections her majestys inspectors hmi can assess the quality of education by using workbook scrutiny indicators and they do so reliably. During the book analysis, the teacher makes notes in their teachers feedback book using the template see appendix teachers make notes using this grid to analyse the set of books and identify common errors and misconceptions which can be addressed in the next lesson. Check that pupils maths targets are identified on their ieps. The subject leader needs to ensure that there is a shared understanding in school teachers, support staff, senior management and governors about why science is taught. Ks2 reading words and vocabulary ks2 stories primary resources display maths white rose maths supporting resources kirfs interactive maths games maths warmups primary resources ks2 number and place value. Proforma suitable for use when carrying out a departmental book scrutiny. The watchdogs chief inspection amanda spielman gave a speech at the fifth annual national conference of. Are we really meant to keep evidence of previous history continue reading. Carrying out a maths book scrutiny the other week got me thinking how mrs rochester. For example, learning objectives have to be typed up, success criteria should be evident, two stars and a wish every day, deep mark once a week, use pink and green highlighters, use purple pens for. Some book scrutiny processes are designed so that students are directly involved every time others not all.

Follow these steps to make sure your work scrutinies have an impact and lead to improvements in your school. Ofsteds spielman examines book scrutiny in inspections. I sit in the primary staffroom four weeks into the new academic year. Initially, i was asked to write a general response to your newsletters but many members of staff had a particular problem with your book scrutiny policy. How your senior leadership team or departmentfaculty heads go about monitoring what is being done in their respective areas is a sensitive business. Lesson observations and learning walks 3 lesson observations lesson observations focus primarily on the work of a single class, session or lesson. Book scrutiny checklists feel like trying to teach in a straitjacket. In an everchanging world of education, with a growing weight of accountability for individuals in the classroom, getting book and work scrutiny right in school is essential. How would you go about monitoring marking consistency and student progress across a. Scrutiny of work is rapidly taking over from lesson observations in schools as the main method to evaluate the overall quality of teaching and achievement over time. This sounds about as reliable as ofsteds plan for book scrutiny. Books from all classes can be assessed in terms of coverage and progression and continuity. Observations can be paired with linemanagers andor postholders, or in isolation depending on department priorities.

The report outlines the findings and the next phase of research. Self evaluation and evidence forms for primary schools. We can give generic feedback or relate this to the schools own policy. They also monitor the progress of pupils and make sure that the curriculum is both broad and balanced. Professor colin richards, himself a former hmi, critiques an important part of ofsted inspection methodology. At primary we found the focus is predominantly on englishliteracy and maths books. At secondary, we asked after year 11 had already gone so this may be a bit skewed, but we see.

A simple table on which to record observations about a school book scrutiny. I should feel rested, reinvigorated and bursting with excitement for the year. Adam riches and roy watson davis offer their advice. Monitoring the impact of homework on pupil progress. Example materials and templates diocese of salisbury. It includes the 7 strands of excellence framework to support teachers in carrying out effective book scrutiny in classrooms.

The new ofsted criteria and work scrutiny for schools. Alongside a discussion with a teacher book scrutinies have been really useful, over the last few years, as both primary academies were beginning to deliver the new national curriculum. Book scrutiny or sampling is too often about criticism and too often conducted in a big brother atmosphere of distrust. Of course, one advantage they have is that their own senior leadership team is much more likely to understand the students work since primary teachers teach most subjects. On friday 20th may, miss pegram worked alongside mr meadows to do some maths book scrutinys.

Literacy book scrutiny this is a starting point for monitoring literacy books which could be carried out for a school as a whole, or for each individual year group. It also contains a summary explanation of book scrutiny and why it is necessary. An ofsted inspection of any establishment, primary or secondary, small school or large, will now include a subject deep dive. In general, when scrutiny of work has been carried out, too much emphasis has been placed on evaluating teachers marking. In the latest column for schools improvement, the school doctor responds to colin richards recent post here on the validity of ofsted looking at pupils work during inspections. Will the inspectors take into account that it is only october and therefore very little of this years work, if any. Ofsted inspection we need to scrutinise work scrutiny. Questioning pupils for a maths work scrutiny primary smsc audit. Teaching resources, primary resources, twinkl, primary school resources join log in.

The new ofsted criteria and work scrutiny for schools education. Looking at students work in all its forms is much more focused on longterm learning, not shortrun performance and, potentially, is more within a. Book scrutiny checklists feel like trying to teach in a. With modern foreign language work practically ignored. Ofsted is considering a new approach to book scrutiny, in which offsite inspectors will look at scanned versions of pupils books. Instead, it must be about improvement, development and sharing best practice.

At their november meeting the governors asked to see samples of childrens work so they could check. Professor colin richards has, quite rightly, questioned the validity of work. We obtained workbooks from primary and secondary schools to ensure that key. Resources resources home early years prek and kindergarten primary elementary middle school secondary high. Message optional here is an article on the key i think you will find interesting. If developing you own work scrutiny proforma, ensure that there is a. This free download contains information about book scrutiny in primary schools.

This might be done by requiring students to bring their books to a scrutiny session and this is how book looks are always done. Book scrutinies can give you a glimpse of the curriculum covered, though less so in practical subjects. The other focus is set by the department and relates to an area they are seeking to develop as part of their subject pedagogy training. This is an activity which he carries out every half term. However, some of the articles content and information may come from or link to third party sources whose quality, relevance, accuracy, completeness, currency and reliability we do not guarantee.

On occasions, the lesson observation may involve observation. The hertfordshire version of evidence form primary with teachers standards and self evaluation form sef for primary schools. What if there is no history being taught in the autumn term when the inspectors arrive. If developing you own work scrutiny proforma, ensure that there is a clear focus on what matters evidencing the quality of education. Governor attends maths book scrutiny session with mr meadows. Prompted by the new focus on the quality of education and in particular the intent, implementation and impact of the curriculum, ofsted have now published a document inspecting education quality. Scrutinies definition and meaning collins english dictionary. You may wish to monitor all these areas at once, or you may simply pick out the most suitable ones according to your school priorities. These reports look into reliable and valid methods for inspectors to assess the quality of education using lesson observation and workbook scrutiny. There is a predetermined timetable for this to ensure coverage of subjects over both weeks. The key has taken great care in publishing this article. Alongside a discussion with a teacher book scrutinies have been really useful, over the last few years, as both primary academies were beginning. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Around 3035,000 children leave primary school reading and writing at.

Wynne harlens chapter why is learning science important in primary schools. Buy making book scrutiny more meaningful mini version by focus education isbn. You may sometimes wonder what the school governors do at their meetings. Marking must be primarily formative, may be selective, and include use of yellow box methodology which is clear about what students must act upon. Typically, they will involve an inspector observing learners in a classroom, laboratory or workshop setting. September 20 please note that the tools and proformas section below, while still useful, contains some out of date material. Visitors are encouraged to travel via public transport. At the start of the next lesson a feedback session takes place and. What new ofsted framework on work scrutiny means for. Contents key responsibilities of a subject coordinator what should be in a subject coordinators file. Example materials and templates the following documents are only examples and there is no expectation that dsat academies use exactly these forms. Car limited parking is available at hammersmith academy. A report proforma for carrying out a work or book scrutiny in school.

A book scrutiny of my year 56 english books from 1985. Many of us have to adhere to a lengthy book scrutiny checklist. Evaluating a classrooms provision for pupils with sen. They are taken from practice developed by our local governing boards and have been shared for use by others. The ofsted deep dive is one of the key elements of the new ofsted inspection frameworks curriculum focus. Observations can recorded on the school format or chartwells own proforma. Buy making book scrutiny more meaningful by davies, clive isbn. Thrive under ofsteds new focus on book scrutiny following the removal of lesson grades ensure your school is not downgraded by ofsted because of scrappy workbooks use workbooks to monitor assessment without levels templates to analyse the impact of your policy. Work scrutiny is an established part of ofsted procedures, especially when inspecting schools in a category or those requiring. In brief, and contrary to popular wisdom, they are not the same thing. For example, scrutiny of pupils work, school portfolio, use of teacher assessment results to identify. Book scrutiny and moderation its not all about the. Reliability was seen to be higher at primary school than at secondary. I remember her lessons more than any other teacher at my primary school, which tells you a lot about what i thought of her as a teacher.