Strategy managers / Curriculum managers network meeting 24 th March 2009

1. Strategy managers / Curriculum managers network meeting24th March 2009

2. Programme for the day 9.15 Secondary Strategy funding AfL and APP developments Updates 10.45 Refreshments 11.00 KS3 Curriculum ( progress) 12.15 Lunch

3. Programme for the day 1.15 14 – 19 updates :- Functional skills Partnership Exchange Diploma update Foundation Learning Tier 3.15 Plenary and networking

4. National Strategy priorities Accelerate progress and raise standards for all pupils ( narrow the gap) • Aim A: Strengthen assessment for personalisation and progression, including use of APP • Aim B: Strengthen pedagogy and planning for progression using the renewed Secondary Frameworks • Aim C: Strengthen schools’ strategic approach to intervention • Aim D Strengthen the quality of leadership for impact at national, regional, local and school levels

5. Grant 1.8 Secondary School Targeted Grant “ providing support to the most challenged schools and should be directed to where it will have the greatest impact in raising attainment and challenging under performance” 09-10 3 broad funding categories

6. Grant 1.8 Secondary School Targeted Grant Support to all schools All schools to receive £2400 to support release to SLDMs for core subjects and Strategy managers (15 days supply cover)

7. Grant 1.8 Secondary School Targeted Grant Purpose: • Support the delivery of new Secondary Curriculum and use of the revised frameworks • Introduce and embed APP in core subjects • Strengthen planning for progression and personalised learning • Improve quality first teaching • Improve core leadership skills and line management • Network with colleagues to share good practice

8. Grant 1.8 Secondary School Targeted Grant Support for targeted schools Formula funded to target those schools with underperformance:- KS2-3 Data used:- For each school used the numbers of pupils not achieving 2 levels of progress in English, Maths and Science

9. Grant 1.8 Secondary School Targeted Grant KS3-4 data used:- For each school used the numbers of pupils not achieving 2 levels of progress in core subjects from KS3 to KS4 and the numbers of pupils with APS significantly below estimates ie. KS3 – 4 APS / SX/ blue on FFT comparing estimates with actual.

10. Grant 1.8 Secondary School Targeted Grant KS4 to KS5 data used:- T score used from ALPS (as this gives the best indication of performance over the past 3 years.) The T score is calculated from the overall value added score, the % RED teaching and % BLUE teaching over 3 years. It factors in the number of subjects taken by pupils and performance in different subjects. NOR index to factor in the size of the 6th forms.

11. Grant 1.8 Secondary School Targeted Grant Key priorities: • Support the personalised learning agenda, in particular for intervention that provides tailored teaching and targeted support for identified cohorts of pupils • Target vulnerable groups of pupils • Study Plus • CPD for workforce • Parental engagement

12. Additional funding To be allocated to core departments in need of intensive support

13. Grant 1.8 Secondary School Targeted Grant Support for specific programmes Assessment for Learning Each school receives £1000 ( PRUs and Special schools receive £1250) The remainder to be used to underpin a lead school or lead department model.

14. NS proposed model PROFILE 1 to 4 schools. • Support provided for PROFILE 3 schools from • Profile 1 lead schools or departments. • Profile 2 schools self supporting • Profile 4 have support provided from LA consultants and national programmes

15. ER model 2 LEAD SCHOOLs (profile 1)identified with strengths in:- • Whole school vision re. assessment • Strengths in AfL in some departments • Capacity to support and develop • Provide up to 10 days

16. ER model 2 LEAD DEPTS (ENGLISH and MATHS) Key focus: APP Maintain the SLN for MfL To develop further SLN for Foundation subjects

17. ER model Remainder of funding to be allocated to schools on submission of self evaluation of needs ( AfL quality standards document) (£3000)

18. Activity What would GREENlook like? L&M 1.1 1.4

19. www.ciea.org.uk

22. One to One tuition Ring fenced funding ( Grant 1.5) To secure improved pupil progress in English and Maths Approach adopted in the Making Good Progress pilot LA receives funding for specific numbers of pupils in KS3 and KS4 ( national challenge only)

23. One to One tuition Key points:- • Cost for 10 hrs tuition + 2 hours planning and liaison for up to 3.5% of the pupil cohort in KS2, 3 and in KS4 (National Challenge only) • Central funding to support LAs in their strategic role • Payment to school per pupil tutored • Tutors must be qualified teachers • Preferably takes place outside school hours

24. One to One tuition Tuition to be offered to those pupils who:- • Entered the key stage behind the expected level • Are not on track to reach national expectations at the end of the key stage • Are looked after and would benefit from this type of intervention

25. One to one tuition is not a replacement for: -existing intervention strategies -quality first teaching Tuition may not be the most appropriate intervention even if a pupil meets the criteria. Each case needs to be judged on the individual pupil, the specific targets that need to be addressed and the available intervention strategies (including tuition). Provision of tuition does not detract from the overriding need to ensure quality first teaching is the key driver to improving standards.

26. www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/nationalstrategies/