Schools inspector reports on progress at Woodlands, Allestree
A SECONDARY school which was told it needed to improve to become "good" last November has been commended for its progress following a re-visit by inspectors.
Ofsted inspector David Muir said the development of a more robust system for monitoring the quality of teaching had already started to have an impact on the overall quality of teaching at Woodlands School, in Allestree.
He said: "The school has implemented several initiatives to support teachers to improve. Systems for collating data and interpreting it have also been revised.
"The school is now closely monitoring the amount of progress students make during their time in the school, based on the levels they were at when they entered.
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"This provides baseline data in a number of areas, including reading and spelling.
"All departments now have action plans in place to show how their subjects will help to support this."
Headteacher Alan Brady said he was pleased that Mr Muir had commended the improvement work.
He said: "In his main findings, he very much confirms that we are on track to get to good or better at our next full inspection.
"I am pleased that our hard work is being recognised and we are determined to build on this progress."
3 Comments
by Bernithebolt
Friday, February 08 2013, 2:29PM
“Well said independent. Sinfin are due another inspection any time soon. Mr Wilkinson should realise that the best security and conditions for his members is to work in a great school, but I suspect this is an advanced concept. Great organisations and people always look to improve. The winds of change at Sinfin have reached gale force and a hurricane is expected very soon!”
by independent
Wednesday, February 06 2013, 5:51PM
“Teachers' performance improved by... 'the development of a more robust system for monitoring the quality of teaching'! I'm surprised that Dave Wilkinson hasn't had them out on strike over this, he's obviously too busy ensuring that they don't introduce such draconian measures at Sinfin. Come on Dave, pull your finger out, it's not too late to drag Woodlands back down!”
by R_Stickler
Wednesday, February 06 2013, 1:16PM
“Muir said 'The school has implemented several initiatives to support teachers to improve'. The grammar isn't great but you have to approve the sentiment - support the improvement of teachers and support teachers in their efforts to improve.
Good work, Muir, carry on supporting teachers.”