Visitors to School

On Wednesday we welcomed 12 senior leaders from Hampshire who visited with the National Education Trust. Alongside some leadership training courtesy of Mr Steward we asked the delegates to visit lessons, talk to students, look through books and observe teaching. We also asked them to observe a break and lunchtime. Roy Blatchford who heads up the NET calls it a BLINK inspection and we value the fresh pairs of eyes within the school.  

During the afternoon colleagues reflected on what they had seen. They were overwhelmingly positive about the school commenting in particular on:

·      The calmness and courtesy of the students, core values displayed on the walls and in the behaviour

·      Absolute engagement in learning during lessons

·      Pride in the school including smart uniform

·      Excellent progress noted during lessons

·      The display around the school including the feature of A* work

Inevitably we asked them to consider what we could do to improve. As a result we are trying to make sure staff wear hi-visibility jackets on College Square and we are going to look to put a one-way system in place in the canteen.  A helpful day for all!