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2011 Results – Key Messages. James White Improvement and Partnerships. Foundation Stage - attainment. Note – national 2011 figures may be revised. Foundation Stage – attainment gap. % gap between the median score and the mean score of the lowest attaining 20%
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2011 Results – Key Messages James White Improvement and Partnerships
Foundation Stage - attainment Note – national 2011 figures may be revised
Foundation Stage – attainment gap % gap between the median score and the mean score of the lowest attaining 20% Note – national 2011 figures may be revised
Key Stage 2 – floor standards Current floor standards are: 60% (L4+ in E&M), 87% (2+ levels progress English), 86% (2+ levels progress maths)
Role of Governors • Hold H/T and senior team to account • Focus on the attainment and educational experience of the children in your school • Set the targets and strategic direction of the school • ‘Ask the right questions’
Key Questions(1) • What did the school predict its KS outcomes would be last year? What actually happened? If there was a big difference, why? • What are the predictions for this year? What are they based on? Is the school confident in the predictions? Why? • How often are teachers required to report on the progress their pupils are making? Is the teacher’s assessment validated in any way?
Key Questions(2) • How often do Governors receive information about predicted results for this year’s cohort? If school collate this on a half termly basis, do Governors see it? • Do Governors receive an easy to understand, neutral review of standards and achievement on an annual basis? Who provides this?