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Long Mead is a well-resourced single form entry school, set in beautiful grounds that support the delivery of a rich broad and balanced curriculum. The school takes pride in providing a caring and friendly community where staff, pupils, parents and governors work collaboratively to provide an environment where each child is able to fulfil their potential.
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Governing Body Vision & Values
Aspiring to be Outstanding.
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We review, question and check the schools’ self-evaluations to ensure they are robust, challenging and aspirational.
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We externally validate the schools’ self-assessment at least once a year, including safeguarding.
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Our schools are tolerant and inclusive places where every child and member of staff has the right to be safe, happy, respected and receive equality of opportunity.
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We request surveys and meetings with stakeholders.
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We receive and challenge information from Senior Leaders about any incidents of discrimination.
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We ensure our schools are both physically and emotionally safe places by challenging Senior Leaders, visiting and speaking to stakeholders.
Disadvantaged Children Are Given the Best Opportunities.
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We have appointed a Governor with responsibility for disadvantaged children.
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We require high expectations and aspirations for all disadvantaged children.
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We scrutinise the annual report on the use and impact of Pupil Premium funding.
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We challenge data on outcomes, attendance and behaviour for disadvantaged children.
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We investigate the range of opportunities available to build social and cultural capital.
Preparing for the Future.
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We are building capacity, anticipating challenges, minimising risks and developing personnel.
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We monitor policies, finance, staff development and appraisal.
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We attend training to keep ourselves informed of changes and challenges ahead.
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We ensure all children are well prepared through the information, advice and guidance they receive.
Every Child Achieves Their Best Academically & Socially
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We receive an annual report on external exam results and an analysis of current progress which is challenged.
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We check that teaching is personalised, rigorous, challenging and intellectually engaging.
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We review the curriculum to ensure it is meeting the needs of learners.
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We monitor attendance, behaviour incidents and participation to ensure all children are fully engaged.
Providing the Edge.
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We monitor the unique set of opportunities provided, and the curriculum offered, to prepare every child well for their future.
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We find out if stakeholders are satisfied with the opportunities available.
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Developing leadership, character and British values.
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We check how students and staff are being supported to develop their leadership.
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We monitor the provision of Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Education.
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We investigate how character and strong values are developed.
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We check to ensure any radicalisation or extremism is effectively tackled.
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We monitor the appraisal policy to ensure its effectiveness.
