Model for a subject leader's answers
Many primary schools ask for a standard list of questions a subject leader could consider, especially before an inspection. There is no standard list of questions to ask a subject leader for use on inspection as it wholly depends on the school’s own self-evaluation, data and identified issues. If a subject leader considers the following model, they will be able to answer questions in all areas.
The questions below may also help a subject leader think through issues.
Standards, Progress & Achievement
- What proportion of pupils attain at and above age-related expectations?
- How has this changed as the cohort has moved through the school?
- What have you done that has had a positive impact on outcomes? How do you know?
- Which aspect of the subject do the pupils achieve best in?
Assessment
- How effective are your assessment arrangements? How accurate are assessments?
- How do you moderate assessments?
- What does your tracking tell you?
Monitoring and Evaluation
- How do you monitor and evaluate?
- What has your evaluation led to? What has been the impact?
- How do you get a true picture of what is happening?
Teaching & Learning
- How effective is teaching & learning in the subject?
- Which are the strongest/weakest elements?
Curriculum
- Which aspects of the subject are the strongest?
- Which aspects most need improving? What are you doing to address this?
- How do you ensure that basic skills are applied across the curriculum?
Leadership
- How effective is your leadership? How can you evidence this?
- What has been the impact of your leadership?
- How do you communicate new issues & expectations to colleagues?
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