Ofsted questions for Governors by Tom Mullins https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4 Think about how you would answer these Ofsted questions en-us 2022-03-02 13:38:35 UTC 2026-01-20 17:57:58 UTC hello@padlet.com jessam https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082319388 Pupil conferencing during link governor visits]]> 2022-03-07 18:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082319388 tommullins1982 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082320127 An idea for engaging with parents - Governor's newsletter introducing who you are and how to contact you

]]> 2022-03-07 18:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082320127 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082320355 Vision is agreed by discussion at Governors meeting with head. This is influences the curriculum by governors checking balance of subjects and quality of teaching.]]> 2022-03-07 18:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082320355 jessam https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082320623 Stakeholder engagement Questionnaire results - children's surveys]]> 2022-03-07 18:44:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082320623 Robust processes for reviewing policies. https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082320738 Good established after school support
Good links and active friends committee adding to vibrant school life
Parents encouraged to get involved with work and the school in any way]]> 2022-03-07 18:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082320738 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082321117 Quality First teaching 
Interventions to support pupils to keep up eg catch maths and Literacy
Wider curriculum opportunities]]> 2022-03-07 18:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082321117 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082321141 Safeguarding training is completed by all staff and Governors, Governors are kept updated each meeting, Safeguarding Governor completes audits with Head/ ExHeads to ensure procedures are in place, Safeguard is used to record ]]> 2022-03-07 18:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082321141 Behaviour is good at this school. We know this as we have regular updates from the Head of School and Executive HT of the Trust through reports to the LGC. We verify what we are told through our link governor visits. Visitors to the school comment on how well children behave. Behaviour is also about learning attitudes - we have seen that children are engaged and on task when we visit the school. https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082321355 2022-03-07 18:44:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082321355 tommullins1982 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082322283 Feedback from SLT concerning Pupil questionnaire

]]> 2022-03-07 18:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082322283 jessam https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082322466 Staff Wellbeing standing item on LGC Agenda

]]> 2022-03-07 18:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082322466 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082322980 Strengths - Early reading, safeguarding, policies
Areas for improvement - writing]]> 2022-03-07 18:45:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082322980 tommullins1982 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082323838 Feedback from parents]]> 2022-03-07 18:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082323838 The school undertakes two formal safeguarding reviews a year - one by the LA and one by EHT from the Trust. EHTs visits the school 12 times a year and are onsite each week to provide support and challenge - every visit they check and challenge the SCR https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082323924 2022-03-07 18:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082323924 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082323967 Additional teaching staff are employed to support pupils 

]]> 2022-03-07 18:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082323967 jessam https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082323984 Reports and updates from SLT e.g. Pupil Premium Strategy

]]> 2022-03-07 18:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082323984 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082324030 Through LGB meetings, meetings with subject matter leaders. Hopefully post-covid: learning walks, children and parent involvement]]> 2022-03-07 18:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082324030 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082324067 Strong leadership team with a clear vision
Strong pastoral support and SEND provision
Excellent phonics and early reading

]]> 2022-03-07 18:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082324067 through pedagogical principles teaching and learning is delivered. The governors are appraised of the curriculum and are able to add and enquire to ascertain that learning is of the highest quality https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082324079 2022-03-07 18:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082324079 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082324178 The wider curriculum is mainly based on Curious City. This is a purchased scheme which provides clear progression for each subject and is enquiry based. It is challenged by link governors meeting with subject leads, understanding their targets, pupil conferencing where possible and school visits as well as looking at data.

]]> 2022-03-07 18:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082324178 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082324758 Ad hoc at school, link gov meetings, online LGC meetings]]> 2022-03-07 18:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082324758 jessam https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082324844 Whistleblowing policy

]]> 2022-03-07 18:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082324844 jessam https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082325437 Whistleblowing Governor]]> 2022-03-07 18:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082325437 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082325571 Feedback from SLT and link gov reports]]> 2022-03-07 18:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082325571 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082325746 Strengths are early reading and phonics, behaviour.
Areas for improvement - maths data, writing.]]> 2022-03-07 18:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082325746 jessam https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082326018 Conversations wit staff during link governor meetings]]> 2022-03-07 18:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082326018 jessam https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082327220 Attending training on governance and the role of the governor (Bill Jerman)]]> 2022-03-07 18:47:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082327220 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082327332 To ensure high quality teaching for all pupils and so good progress for all learners.
To ensure the well being of staff is monitored including the Headteacher
Strong pedagogical principles]]> 2022-03-07 18:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082327332 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082327350 All governors are required to read a portion of KCSiS]]> 2022-03-07 18:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082327350 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082327364 The school has strong links with the community  
The school work closely with parents and offer additional support ]]> 2022-03-07 18:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082327364 Queens has a rich programme of wider activities which are lead by link teachers and supported by link governors. This enables the children to have a wider experience at school and engage in a different way that enhances learning and enriches their school life https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082327708 2022-03-07 18:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082327708 The HoS reports to us the value of the PPG and what activities it is used for - we provide challenge and expect value for money as well as strong outcomes. The Trust also monitors this spend their EHT visits and support from the Business Director. We use pupil voice to understand the needs of children and to gain feedback on activities. https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082327723 2022-03-07 18:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082327723 jessam https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082328968 Updates from SLT through SDP and SEF]]> 2022-03-07 18:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082328968 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082329395 Parents - parents evenings and newsletters, celebration and some training events plus any requested or required meetings, website. 
Governors - LGC meetings, link governors meetings, website]]> 2022-03-07 18:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082329395 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082329914 Questionnaires- pupil and staff
Learning walks
Pupil conferences
school council
Parent communication
Playground visits]]> 2022-03-07 18:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082329914 General strengths is a strong link between teachers, parents and governors which allows good communication and effective leadership. https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082330016 2022-03-07 18:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082330016 tommullins1982 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082330545 Behaviour is good and there is a range of support for those children who struggle - pastoral manager, risk assessments, various interventions (Lego therapy, sand tray therapy, etc)

]]> 2022-03-07 18:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082330545 jessam https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082330708 Observing behaviour around the school during link governance visits]]> 2022-03-07 18:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082330708 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082331604 Pupil conferencing, discussions with link governors, school visits, monitoring parental complaints, behaviour issues.]]> 2022-03-07 18:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082331604 Trust-wide staff survey was very positive - staff feel well supported and value the work leaders, the Trust and governors are doing to support them https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082331793 2022-03-07 18:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082331793 SCR jessam https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082332549 2022-03-07 18:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082332549 Emails, newsletters, website https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082332864 2022-03-07 18:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082332864 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082333352 Training]]> 2022-03-07 18:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082333352 Safeguarding governor meets regularly with DSL jessam https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082333554 Safeguarding governor meets regularly with DSL]]> 2022-03-07 18:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082333554 To be a centre of excellence for the use of IT to support high quality learning and engagement in school and at home https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082333741 2022-03-07 18:51:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082333741 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082333911 Link Governor visits
In LGC meeting discussions
Upskill themselves using curriculum training videos on Governor hub.

]]> 2022-03-07 18:51:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082333911 jessam https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082334202 Head of school report updates on Safeguarding training

]]> 2022-03-07 18:51:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082334202 https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082334755 Text service, emails, Seasaw]]> 2022-03-07 18:51:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2082334755 Community involvement is another general strength - the school is at the centre of the local community, e.g. helping families in need with local businesses support https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2093708328 2022-03-14 12:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2093708328 The vision for the school is to provide a challenging, stimulating and nurturing education for all children that empowers them to take risks, learn from mistakes and aspire to be the best possible version of themselves. This vision shapes a broad and balanced curriculum and is achieved through high quality teaching. https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2093818613 2022-03-14 13:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2093818613 The broad and balanced curriculum is delivered by embedding the Mastery style of teaching across all year groups. While Covid restrictions were in place, link governors challenged and shaped the implementation of the curriculum through virtual meetings with subject leads, dipping into remote learning and recordings made, school visits, SWOT data analysis and monitoring school performance against KPIs. As Covid restrictions have eased, link governors can also carry out learning walks, join staff meetings and teacher training, review books and working wall displays in classrooms, gather pupil feedback and support parent events to share the Mastery pedagogical principles across the parent community. Link governors discuss progress at LGC meetings. https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2093903162 2022-03-14 13:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2093903162 The leaders share the People Strategy, as well as the staff satisfaction survey results, with governors and discuss further actions (e.g. targeting career development and work-life balance) at LGC meetings. Link governors can enquire about staff and children wellbeing during school visits. Governors receive staff and children's wellbeing updates from SLT at LGC meetings, as well as review & approve changes to relevant school policies. Governors looking into how to support the leaders in our school so they can look after themselves and look after everyone. https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2093963366 2022-03-14 14:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2093963366 PP budget is wisely used and all purchased resources have been very effective, e.g. the part-funding of a Back-on-Track MTA has so far produced improved attainment, including Greater Depth, for disadvantaged learners. https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2094278469 2022-03-14 16:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tommullins1982/7y8q0s89vunk06a4/wish/2094278469