Quality Assurance at Sir William Stanier School
At Sir William Stanier School, our Quality Assurance Framework is designed to ensure that all students benefit from a coherent, inclusive, and ambitious curriculum. This framework allows us to maintain high standards in teaching and learning while tracking progress and identifying areas for improvement across the school. The framework is aligned with the key priorities of our Teaching and Learning Policy and focuses on promoting excellence in education. By using a structured, four-tiered system, we can effectively evaluate and measure the quality of teaching and learning, helping staff reflect on their practice and ensuring continuous development.
Ongoing Quality Assurance is central to maintaining high standards and ensuring that both staff and students thrive. Key elements of our ongoing QA include regular reviews, line management, staff appraisals, data analysis, and curriculum development, ensuring continuous reflection and improvement.
Curriculum Development and Reviews
Curriculum development is a dynamic and continuous process at Sir William Stanier School. Through regular curriculum reviews, either via line management meetings or working groups, senior and curriculum leaders assess the overall curriculum design, lesson sequencing, and delivery structure. This includes reviewing key elements such as lesson plans, the use of purple sheets (for feedback and assessment), and assessment processes to ensure that our curriculum remains relevant, challenging, and inclusive.
Line Management
Effective line management is fundamental to maintaining a high-quality educational environment. This includes regular informal and formal catch-ups, joint "temperature checks," and meetings between senior leaders and their teams. These processes are designed to offer both support and challenge, helping staff to grow and ensuring that both they and their students excel in all areas. Continuous dialogue and accountability ensure a proactive approach to addressing issues and celebrating successes.
Staff Appraisal, Coaching, and Professional Development
At Sir William Stanier, staff appraisal is not a once-a-year event but a continuous process that promotes professional growth and accountability. Our appraisal systems hold individuals accountable for their performance while simultaneously supporting their own learning and development. Regular milestone reviews provide staff with feedback and guidance, and coaching sessions encourage reflection and improvement. This process is key to creating a culture of professional development that benefits both teachers and students.
Outcomes and Data Analysis
Data analysis plays a pivotal role in our Quality Assurance Framework. By closely monitoring student outcomes, we can track the progress of individual students and specific groups within faculty areas. This analysis is used to celebrate successes and identify students or groups that may require additional support. By flagging areas where progress is not meeting expectations, we can implement timely intervention strategies to ensure all students achieve their potential.
Curriculum Leader Audits and Action Plans
Self-evaluation is an integral part of effective faculty management. Curriculum Leader Audits and Action Plans allow Curriculum Leaders to gain a deeper understanding of the strengths and areas for development within their departments. These audits guide decision-making and help leaders plan the next steps to further improve teaching and learning standards within their faculties. Action plans are created based on these audits, ensuring a targeted and strategic approach to faculty development.
Impact of Quality Assurance
The impact of our Quality Assurance Framework is seen in the continuous improvement of teaching practices, leading to better student outcomes. Ongoing curriculum reviews ensure that our students are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed, while the use of data analysis and intervention strategies enables us to address challenges early. This framework helps us maintain high expectations, foster a reflective teaching culture, and uphold a commitment to excellence in all areas of education at Sir William Stanier School.