Diocesan Department for Education

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1 Diocesan Department for Education Governors Cluster Meeting June 2017 Tim Reid Steph Boulter Karen Surrall

2 Agenda 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Diocesan updates 3. Ofsted & SIAMS update 4. Admissions update 5. DoWMAT update 6. Understanding Christianity Implementation 7. Calling Young Disciples Project 8. RAISE update 9. Annual Partnership Meetings 10. Twitter and website information

3 Education Team Margaret James Diocesan Director of Education Tim Reid Gilly Maxim Toni Enefer Deputy Director of Education PA to the Director Administrator

4 Education Team Val Houghton School Organisation Steph Boulter RE Adviser Lynn Gill Education Adviser Michele Humphreys Education Adviser Linda Perkins Pastoral support for schools Simon Hill Youth Officer Emma Pettifer Children s Officer

5 Admissions Update for Voluntary Aided Schools All academies become responsible for their own admissions once they have converted. Check the MAT s policy and arrangements for managing the process as part of your questioning prior to conversion. There is currently a question mark over whether faith based oversubscription criteria that refer to membership of another faith are permitted under the Admissions Code and it is thought that these provisions may need to be removed. We are working with the Church of England Education Office on this and hope to be in a position to issue clear guidance on the matter shortly.

6 Ofsted and SIAMS Update OFSTED Grading Number of schools SIAMS Grading Outstanding 20 Outstanding 68 Good 68 Good 27 Requires Improvement 7 Satisfactory 5 Special Measures 5 Inadequate 0 Number of schools Information correct using published reports as of 6 th June 2017.

7 Diocese of Worcester Multi-Academy Trust (DoWMAT) Karen Surrall David Jenkins Richard Wetherall YMD Boon Stone King CEO Head of Operations Head of Finance Buildings and H&S Legal

8 DoWMAT Update 8 schools have currently converted: Littletons CE First School Offenham CE First School Crowle CE First School St Barnabas CE First and Middle School Malvern Parish CE Primary School Pinvin CE First School St Nicholas CE Middle School Madresfield CE Primary School

9 DoWMAT Update A further 2 schools to convert on the 1 st July: Netherton CE School St Oswald s CE Primary School Three other schools with Academy Orders 8 schools who have completed their consultations and have asked to join DoWMAT

10 Structure VA Model Three members Five Directors This is partnership rather than a top down model. Our vision is based on John 10:10 and fully supports our desire 'to love, to learn, to serve'.

11 Funding Schools still get the same amount of money as agreed through the schools forum. DoWMAT keeps 5% and schools then get the rest, including any surplus. Schools who are in deficit will not be able to join DoWMAT at present. We do not have the funds to support schools in financial crisis.

12 Services provided by DoWMAT School Improvement 6 visits a year Finance (SAGE) - training and support which is currently a minimum of one half day visit a fortnight. Legal 1 hour free legal advice as required Premises YMD Boon's bronze package HR Liberata Governance

13 Changes? Not many! Staff employed by DoWMAT. Money comes in monthly rather than annually. Most of powers of the board are delegated back to the LGB. This includes staffing, curriculum and finance.

14 An introduction for headteachers, governors and clergy

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16 Ofsted: Realising the potential 2013 Low levels of subject knowledge amongst pupils Lack of critical and enquiring approach in learning Need to deepen pupils understanding of the nature, diversity and impact of religion and belief in the contemporary world

17 Making a difference? National Society (2014) Called for: a more intellectually coherent and challenging curriculum with regard to teaching Christianity a programme to raise the level of pupils religious literacy RE Today 2016 to develop pupils ability to think theologically and engage in theological enquiry

18 Why do we need the Understanding Christianity resource? Atomised little coherence for pupils Not much progressive or systematic study of core beliefs Pick n mix attitude to Jesus: not much theology, not much about Jesus as Saviour or Lord Use Jesus stories to explore personal feelings Christianity as repository of answers Not much awareness of different interpretations Little sense of place and context

19 Involves studying the lived and diverse reality of religions and beliefs; Considers issues of pluralism, secularism and diversity; Focuses on developing ethnographic research skills and emphasises encounter, engagement and impact. Theology Religious Literacy Involves studying the key concepts upon which a religion or belief system is based; Considers issues such as authority and diversity of interpretation; Focuses on developing skills of textual analysis. Social and Human Sciences Involves studying diverse expressions of human Philosophy wisdom; Considers questions of meaning, purpose and truth; Focuses on developing skills of critical thinking and higher order questioning.

20 Understanding Christianity response: Reduce content depth rather than breadth Coherent content selection Spiral curriculum Explore the impact on Christian living today Weave in personal reflection and response RE Today 2016

21 Key purpose To support pupils in developing their understanding of Christianity, as a contribution to their understanding of the world and their own experience within it. Aims To enable pupils to know about and understand Christianity as a living world faith, by exploring core theological concepts To enable pupils to develop knowledge and skills in making sense of biblical texts and understanding their impact in the lives of Christians To develop pupils abilities to connect, critically reflect upon, evaluate and apply their learning to their own growing understanding of Christianity, of religion and belief more widely, of themselves, the world and human experience. RE Today 2016

22 Process: Consultation Trial 1 Feedback and review Trial 2 Feedback and review Oversight/Scrutiny: Editorial advisory group Theological advisers RE experts Teachers RE Today 2016

23 Sculthorpe CE VA Academy, Fakenham Upper Key Stage 2 RE Today 2016

24 Sculthorpe CE VA Academy RE Today 2016

25 Project Directors Jeremy Taylor Derek Holloway Editorial advisory group Jane Chipperton Trevor Cooling Hazel Henson Zoë Keens Kate Penfold-Attride Olivia Seymour Theological advisers: Professor David Ford CE Faith and Order Commission: The Revd Canon Professor Loveday Alexander The Revd Canon Dr Charlotte Methuen The Revd Dr Jeremy Morris The Revd Canon Dr Jeremy Worthen Church of England RE Development Group Trial Diocesan advisers, including Norwich Trial schools: 21 in Trial 1 (Approach and sample units); 33 in Trial 2 (16 sample units), including 3 Diocese of Norwich schools Stephen Pett RE Today 2016

26 Something to do Look at the cards Can you identify a Christian concept for any (or all) of them? Illustrations Emma Yarlett RE Today 2016

27 Gospel God Fall Incarnation Salvation Kingdom of God Creation People of God RE Today 2016

28 God Creation Fall People of God Incarnation Gospel Salvation Kingdom of God RE Today 2016

29 Core concepts and key questions RE Today 2016

30 God Creation Fall People of God Prophecy Wisdom Incarnation Gospel Kingdom o Salvation God God Creation/ Fall People of God Incarnation Gospel Salvation Kingdom of God Creation/Fall People of Incarnation God Gospel Salvation Kingdom of God God Creation Incarnation Gospel Salvation Creation Incarnation Salvation RE Today 2016

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33 End-of-phase outcomes RE Today 2016

34 Digging deeper Essential information Background for teachers Links Resources Core learning Outcomes Building blocks Resource sheets RE Today 2016 You might like to start with Teaching and learning suggestions

35 Copyright 2016 Emma Yarlett

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37 What this resource is not It is not a complete RE curriculum It is not offering lesson plans It is not particularly easy! It is not an undergraduate degree course in theology It is not a study of the history of Christianity It is not an existential search approach It is not primarily offering a philosophical or sociological approach to RE. RE Today 2016

38 Calling Young Disciples Project Ruth Walker Calling Young Disciples Project Director

39 Calling Young Disciples Project Survey Short web based survey out to school headteachers in September to find out what helpful interaction schools would like with their local parish church. This may include pastoral support, governance, clubs, support with teaching Christianity (Understanding Christianity resource). This survey will also form part of monitoring the effectiveness of the project by giving a baseline assessment of the current strength of interaction.

40 Clergy Training Day 8th November 2017 Developing Relationships with the School Community exploring effective ways to strengthen and deepen the relationship the day will include: between local churches and school communities presentations by Revd Nigel Genders (Chief Education Officer for the Church of England) and the Bishop of Dudley,The Right Revd Graham Usher Q&A sessions with leaders of education exploring how they can be supported by their local churches workshops equipping both clergy and their representatives with creative resources and practical ideas to proactively engage with local schools Venue: Stanbrook Abbey, Worcester 9.15am pm lunch and refreshments provided To book your place please contact Emma Woollaston at: ewoollaston@cofe-worcester.org.uk or call on

41 RAISE Update As of the 31 st July 2017 RAISE will no longer be available. Replacement service which is called Analyse School Performance (ASP) is now available for testing and familiarisation. Check if your school can log in and can access the system through DfE secure access. There is still time to send feedback regarding its usability and ideas for future development through online surveys built into the service. The Diocesan training sessions on the 7 th November 2017 for both headteachers/senior leaders and governors will be based on the new system.

42 Annual Partnership Meetings Year 1 Year 2 Purpose of the meeting: An opportunity for school leaders and governors to discuss implementation plans as a result of the development points from the most recent SIAMS inspection. Purpose of the meeting: : An opportunity for school leaders and governors to review documentation and the impact of their Church School Development Plan and formal monitoring systems for senior leaders and the governing body. Year 3 Purpose of the meeting: An opportunity for school leaders and governors to discuss the school s progress towards their next SIAMS inspection due in 2 years time. This will be a full SIAMS review, including preparation for the SIAMS questioning process. Year 4 Year 5 Purpose of the meeting: An opportunity for school leaders and governors to review and prepare the writing of their SEF, to ensure consolidation of provision, impact and evidence Purpose of the meeting: Takes place one term after SIAMS inspection. An opportunity for school leaders and governors to discuss their recent SIAMS Inspection and feedback on their inspection experiences.

43 Twitter and Website Our new page on the Diocese of Worcester website: Key documents for schools Twitter will be used to inform schools of new documents and updates, follow us

44 Reminders If you are considering any form of MAT please involve the Education Team early in the discussions The Diocesan Education Team are there to support schools at all times Feedback from schools helps us to improve to love, to learn, to serve

45 Contacts Margaret James Director of Education Tim Reid Deputy Director of Education Education Team tel or