Wednesday 10th June, 2015

Format for the eveningWelcome and introductionsPresentation by relevant staffOpportunity for questions and discussion

Summing up

Welcome and introductionsIntroduce all members of staff for next year -

Mrs DerrettHeadteacher, responsible for Leadership and Management of the school.

Mrs PerkinsSenior teacher from September 2015.

Responsible for ‘Teaching, Learning and Assessment’ next year; line manager to Subject Leaders and also responsible for all aspects of Literacy (English) and the Library.

Alternate Designated Person for Safeguarding.

Ducklings (Reception) class teacher Monday, Tuesday and part of Wednesday morning.

Mrs SteerHLTA (Higher Level Teaching

Assistant and qualified to teach classes in the absence of the class teacher, unlike a cover supervisor).

Responsible for RE, PSHE, Worship and the School Council from September 2015.

Mrs CocksedgeDucklings (Reception) class teacher

(Most of Wednesday, Thursday and Friday).

Responsible for Computing (ICT) and E-safety from September.

Mrs DennyPuffins (Years 1 & 2) class teacher

(Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday AM).

Responsible for History.

Mrs JoycePuffins (Years 1 & 2) class teacher (Wednesday PM,

Thursday and Friday). Inclusion and Diversity Leader from Septermber 2015.

Responsible for:- Equality & Diversity, ie. SEN/Pupil Premium/G&T, EAL

pupils and other vulnerable groups. Parent partnership Helping pupils manage feelings Outcomes for children and learners – meeting the needs of

all pupils including vulnerable groups Staff well-being Impact of additional support Second Alternate Designated Person for Safeguarding.

Miss BilnerKingfishers (Years 3 & 4) class

teacher, full time.Responsible for Art & design and

Design Technology, including applying for the Artsmark for the school.

Mrs LockhartGrebes (Years 5 & 6) class teacher,

full time.Responsible for Science, Learning

outside the classroom, Eco-schools and elements of PE and keeping pupils healthy and safe.

Mrs Sharon Lockhart - Hello parents. I am so sorry I couldn't be there today but I am still living in Northampton at the

moment. I have been in Northampton for 12 years, prior to that I lived near Toronto Canada for most of my life.

I was born in Jarrow so I am a Geordie Canadian! I have had a varied career that has included running a living history museum, child and youth

supervisor at the YMCA and working for both Ontario Parks and then the Parks Trust in Milton Keynes where I ran events and education programmes. I'm very proud that some of my events still run today including the World Picnic and the Big Doggie Do!

Teaching was something I always wanted to do from an early age and in many ways I have always been a teacher just not in a classroom. I was thrilled to get into the Graduate Teacher Programme and trained in Milton Keynes with a year 6 class and spent 2 years in year six.

I moved to a school closer to home but the only position was year 1. I have spent 6 years with KS1. My first day was a shock especially when one boy decided clothes were optional! I am looking forward to being back in upper KS2..clothes are not optional.

In 6 weeks I will be moving to Suffolk with my two youngest children who are 11 and 4. I have 2 more, one who is 24 and working and the other who is 18 and starting contemporary dance training at Laban Conservatoire in September.

I am really looking forward to being at Tattingstone in September and believe strongly in developing a good working relationship between parents and teachers. As a parent myself I do know how important good communication is. I truly believe each child is unique and will work hard to help them reach their full potential.

I will see you all July 1st for transition day. Sharon

So what appeared to be the major issues?Staffing Leadership/Headteacher situationRead, Write, Inc. and Accelerated

ReaderReligion Pond and poly tunnel Short notice for trips & visitsConfusion over progress and attainment

Staffing40% of teachers quit the profession

within five years (many within the first year)

A clear half term notice periodGood teachers are worth waiting

for!

Leadership / Headteacher situationHow the situation of sharing a

Headteacher with Chelmondiston came about.

Future options

The Budget!What percentage of the budget is spent on

staff salaries & total employee costs?How many years before Tattingstone goes

into a deficit budget if the school has a full time Headteacher?

How many years before Tattingstone would have to close or be forced to federate?

Read, Write, Inc. and Accelerated ReaderMrs Cocksedge

ReligionMrs Steer

The pond and polytunnel Mrs Perkins

Short notice for trips and visits3 week ruleA whole school plan for visits and

visitors at the start of the year

Confusion between attainment and progress

“The children aren’t where they should be”.

Good or better progress -

Reading Writing Maths % unknown as children have come into the school with no previous data on which to base comparisons

Year 2 18.2 18.2 27.3 45.5

Year 3 21.4 14.3 64.3 28.4

Year 4 57.2 42.9 28.6 42.8

Year 5 100 83.3 41.7 0

Year 6 91.7 83.3 75 8.3

Compared to attainment

Attainment – as in April 2015

On track or exceeding

expectations in reading

On track or exceeding

expectations in writing

On track or exceeding

expectations in maths

Year 1 12/12 10/12 11/12

Year 2 6/8 6/8 7/8

Year 3 10/14 8/14 13/14

Year 4 5/6 5/6 5/6

Year 5 12/12 8/12 6/12

Year 6 9/12 7/12 7/12

Compared to National figures at the end of Year 6!

‘Quick answer’ issues The playground and hall – bids/grants committee. Still paying the debt from the current

extension of Years 5/6 classroom and office – can’t invest in a hall of any kind until this has been paid off. Change in Government, slashed capital funding, so taking much longer to pay off this debt than originally intended.

A kitchenette is to be established in Kingfisher class to enable the children to take part in more cooking activities with a new ‘working’ cooker! Wipe clean flooring to clear up after dinners, with a designated carpet area. Whole of Kingfisher class to be redecorated as we agree it looks shabby!

Early Birds – under review. As Mrs Van der Plumn is no longer able to run Early Birds this is giving us the opportunity to revisit how this is set up. We can inform you about this later this term.

Languages – This should be taught on a weekly basis, and this is one example where I would not advocate ‘blocking’ lessons, as little and often is more beneficial. We used to teach a variety of languages but advice was to just focus on one language and the preferred language of the high school is French, so all teachers should be teaching this on a weekly basis.

The PTA – We had two teachers who wanted to become involved as they were also parents, plus Mrs Derrett who has always represented staff on the PTA. The core committee is strong but of course they would continue to welcome as many parents helping out with events as possible, hence their decision to thank people and show their appreciation. Previous members are quite welcome to continue to be involved. The more parents that come to the meetings, the more involved they will be in making the decisions around spending the money – these decisions are made by the committee at the meetings, to which everyone is invited to attend – the first Tuesday of each month.

Over to you … discussion time!Communication – practical solutions Parental expectations – tell us what you

expect to seeAsk us – what still confuses you and what do

you want answers to?What do you think is good about our school?

– help us share this with prospective parents.

Future forums or parent information sessionsSchool dinners – perhaps a presentation from

EFMS who provide our school dinners with the opportunity for a question/answer session. Could introduce a ‘sittings’ system.

Behaviour policy reviewHomework policy reviewThe Governing Body

Thank you!

If we’ve answered your questions and reassured you, please tell others.

If we haven’t answered your questions and you don’t feel reassured – please tell us!