Howard Park Community School Improving Governance Action Plan Reviewed: April 2016

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1 Hward Park Cmmunity Schl Imprving Gvernance Actin Plan Reviewed: April 2016 VISION, ETHOS & STRATEGIC DIRECTION CONTRIBUTE TO THE SCHOOL S SELF EVALUATION PROVIDE CHALLENGE AND PROACTIVE SUPPORT ENSURING SOLVENCY AND PROBITY STATUTORY DUTIES GOVERNOR S ENGAGEMENT WITH STAKEHOLDERS Actin Plans, Pictrials, Ambitin Statements and Gantt Chart HOWARD PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ACTION PLAN

2 All actin pints assume: Hward Park Cmmunity Schl Imprving Gvernance Actin Plan VISION, ETHOS & STRATEGIC DIRECTION All readers and users have sufficient cmpetence and understanding t implement actins withut detailed explanatin; All intended imprvements are t be the strngest, but, mst inspiring; Medicre and Adequate are nt sufficient. 1. Visin, Eths and Strategic directin Pririty Actin Required Budget When Whm Mnitr Impact/ Success Criteria R A G The visin, eths and directin statement CG, HT The articulatin and prmtin f high aspiratin and expectatin The schl imprvement plans are ambitius and match the visin. 1. Gvernrs wrk alngside the schl t develp a clear, strng, ambitius and inspiring visin. 2. The visin fcusses n prgress, achievement fr all and high quality teaching and learning. 3. It is actively prmted thrughut schl and marketed in the cmmunity. 1. All prmte success fr all and a n excuses culture. Training ensures cnsistent alignment. 2. The culture is marketed. 3. Mnitring plans are agreed and gvernr presence is partnered with sharp imprvement lenses. 1. The leaders ensure all SIP are ambitius and visin centric. 2. Mnitring is challenging and supprtive. Prepared by end Feb 16 and embedded in all plans fr launch Easter 16 Feb 16 Nv 16 Dec 15 Onging GG, named Gv., HT, SLT, Staff, Gvs. CG, VCG, HT, SLT, Staff, Gvs. Standards Cttee, CG, HT, Clerk CG, HT CG, HT 1. There is a strng visin statement that fcusses n utstanding prgress and achievement fr all. It is well cmmunicated and accessibly written. The schl and cmmunity has a clear view f where it is ging and what is t be achieved. 1. Gvernrs can readily articulate the shared visin and it is cnsistently set ut in relevant key dcuments and n its website. 2. Gvernrs knw the key pririties fr schl imprvement and the wrk f the GB is fcussed and driven by these strategic pririties. 3. Gvernrs mnitr hw the plicy framewrk and its practices fr teaching and learning supprt the visin and eths f the schl. 1. Ambitius plans and strategies are in place t implement and mnitr. 2. Hward Park Cmmunity Schl is realigned and impacting psitively n the cmmunity that it serves. HOWARD PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ACTION PLAN REVIEWED MARCH

3 Hward Park Cmmunity Schl Imprving Gvernance Actin Plan VISION, ETHOS & STRATEGIC DIRECTION We articulate and prmte high aspiratin and expectatin The schl imprvement plans are ambitius and match the visin. The visin, eths and directin statement is defined HOWARD PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ACTION PLAN REVIEWED MARCH

4 Ambitin 1 The visin, eths and directin are articulated prmting aspiratin and high expectatin Actin plans are ambitius and aligned with the visin HOWARD PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ACTION PLAN REVIEWED MARCH

5 All actin pints assume: Hward Park Cmmunity Schl Imprving Gvernance Actin Plan CONTRIBUTION TO THE SCHOOL S SELF EVALUATION All readers and users have sufficient cmpetence and understanding t implement actins withut detailed explanatin; All intended imprvements are t be the strngest, but, mst inspiring; Medicre and Adequate are nt sufficient. 2. Cntribute t the schl s self-evaluatin Pririty Actin Required Budget When Whm Mnitr Impact/ Success Criteria R A G The develpment f gvernr knwledge Dec 15 Feb 16 GG, named Gv. Gvs. CG, HT The engagement f gvernrs in the schl imprvement prcess 1. Gvernrs develp a range f strategies t get t knw the schl. 2. Gvernr develp a prtcl which identifies where, when, hw and what. 1. Head and SLT bring key prpsals t GB STE Cmmittee in frm f Pst OFSTED and Raise Online Actin Plans. 2. STE Cmmittee present t GB in February Gvernrs take n link respnsibility with middle leaders, CTs, SEND, LAC, PP etc. In line with SLT calendar Feb 16 Nv 15 CG, HT, SLT, Staff, Gvs. CG, HT 1. Gvernrs have an accurate view f the schl s strengths and areas fr develpment. 2. Gvernrs have clear bjectives linked t the schl imprvement plan fr visits and use a cmmn visit pr-frma. 3. Feedback reprts t the full gverning bdy are circulated and questins are taken. 1. Gvernrs are invlved at an early stage in the imprvement planning prcess, enhancing their understanding, input and impact. 2. The schls imprvement plans are an effective instrument in achieving the schl visin. 3. Gvernrs supprt and challenge the wrk in key areas, and are aligned t key staff. The gvernr s understanding f the capacity f middle leaders and staff 1. The HT reprt includes KPI reprts f student/ staff perfrmance, interventin success and capacity f middle leaders. Onging Chair f STE Cttee CG 1. Gvernrs have a clear view f the + and Gvernrs interact prductively. 3. Gvernrs have a key rle in the mnitring f SIP s and the impacts fr children. HOWARD PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ACTION PLAN REVIEWED MARCH

6 Hward Park Cmmunity Schl Imprving Gvernance Actin Plan CONTRIBUTE TO THE SCHOOL S SELF EVALUATION Gvernr knwledge is develped The gvernrs engage in the schl imprvement prcess The gvernr's understand f the capacity f middle leaders and staff HOWARD PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ACTION PLAN REVIEWED MARCH

7 Ambitin 2 Gvernrs are knwledgeable, engaged and are clear n the schl s capacity t imprve HOWARD PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ACTION PLAN REVIEWED MARCH

8 All actin pints assume: Hward Park Cmmunity Schl Imprving Gvernance Actin Plan PROVIDE CHALLENGE AND PROACTIVE SUPPORT All readers and users have sufficient cmpetence and understanding t implement actins withut detailed explanatin; All intended imprvements are t be the strngest, but, mst inspiring; Medicre and Adequate are nt sufficient. 3. Prvide challenge and practive supprt Pririty Actin Required Budget When Whm Mnitr Impact/ Success Criteria R A G Gvernr s skills & understanding prvides challenge & supprt 1. Training is fcussed n SIP pririties. 2. Training is fcussed n KPI data t supprt cnfident questining. 3. Training is recrded. 4. Face t face and nline pprtunities are prvided. Feb 16 Onging Nv 15 Gvs. HT CG CG 1. A Prfessinal develpment plan and mnitring system is in place. Schl imprvement plans are evaluated 1. Perfrmance management f the head and SLT/ staff ensures fcus n SIP. 2. Gvernrs are clear n wh has respnsibility fr imprvement plans. 3. The minutes f the HT and CG, VCG meetings shw discussin pints. In line with PM calendar Nv 15 Onging CG, HT, SLT CG 1. Gvernrs have understanding and skills t questin, challenge and hld SLT t accunt fr imprving the quality f teaching, prgress and attainment, behaviur, attendance, safety and early years. 2. Evidence f gvernr mnitring f impact and prgress is available. Gvernrs hld leaders t accunt in the cntext f their respnsibilities 1. The SLT present ambitius imprvement plans and prvide timely updates. Onging Chair f STE Cttee, HT CG 1. Link gvernrs demnstrate impact in their reprts t the full GB. Strng leadership in gvernance is secured fr the future 1. Funding is made available t supprt the GB. 2. GB visit sites f gd practice. 3. Cllabratin is encuraged lcally and natinally. Feb 16 Finance Cttee C f Finance 1. Leaders use an effective range f strategies t supprt imprvement plans. 2. Cllabratin is in develpment. HOWARD PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ACTION PLAN REVIEWED MARCH

9 Hward Park Cmmunity Schl Imprving Gvernance Actin Plan PROVIDE CHALLENGE AND PROACTIVE SUPPORT Gvernr s skills & understanding prvides challenge & supprt Schl imprvement plans are evaluated Gvernrs hld leaders t accunt in the cntext f their respnsibilities Strng leadership in gvernance is secured fr the future HOWARD PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ACTION PLAN REVIEWED MARCH

10 Ambitin 3 Gvernrs are able t prvide challenge and supprt evaluating and hlding leaders t accunt HOWARD PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ACTION PLAN REVIEWED MARCH

11 All actin pints assume: Hward Park Cmmunity Schl Imprving Gvernance Actin Plan ENSURING SOLVENCY AND PROBITY All readers and users have sufficient cmpetence and understanding t implement actins withut detailed explanatin; All intended imprvements are t be the strngest, but, mst inspiring; Medicre and Adequate are nt sufficient. 4. Onging effective financial management ensuring slvency and prbity Pririty Actin Required Budget When Whm Mnitr Impact/ Success Criteria R A G Effective financial management ensures slvency and prbity maximising educatinal impact 1. Gvernrs are invlved in strategic planning. 2. Three year prjectins are used. 3. Budgetary decisins are always made with the realisatin f the visin in mind. 4. Gvernrs regularly mnitr financial cntrl mechanisms t ensure prbity. Onging C f Finance Cttee, HT CG 1. Finance Cttee minutes and reprts are in place. 2. Audit reprts are in place. 3. Accurate nminal rll infrmatin and reliable predictins are readily available t infrm financial decisin making. 4. Gvernrs have evidence that the SIP pririties are clearly linked t budgets. 5. Internal and external audit requirements are met. 6. The business interest register is up t date and rbust. Gvernrs ensure additinal funding fr disadvantaged students is used t clse gaps Gvernrs ensure additinal funding fr mre able pupils is used effectively 1. Nminatin f gvernr fr PP, G&T, Sprts and SEND. 2. Gvernr reprt 3 times per year with fcus n sustainability and prgress in these areas (incl. clsing gaps). 3. The SLT present ambitius imprvement plans and prvide timely updates. Nv 15 Onging C f Finance Cttee, HT CG 1. Link gvernrs are identified and prduce regular reprts. 2. Gvernrs are assured abut the prgress f key grups. HOWARD PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ACTION PLAN REVIEWED MARCH

12 Hward Park Cmmunity Schl Imprving Gvernance Actin Plan ENSURING SOLVENCY AND PROBITY Effective financial management ensures slvency and prbity maximising educatinal impact Gvernrs ensure additinal funding fr disadvantaged students is used t clse gaps Gvernrs ensure additinal funding fr mre able pupils is used effectively HOWARD PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ACTION PLAN REVIEWED MARCH

13 Ambitin 4 Effective financial management ensures slvency and prbity, maximising chances fr all HOWARD PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ACTION PLAN REVIEWED MARCH

14 All actin pints assume: Hward Park Cmmunity Schl Imprving Gvernance Actin Plan STATUTORY DUTIES All readers and users have sufficient cmpetence and understanding t implement actins withut detailed explanatin; All intended imprvements are t be the strngest, but, mst inspiring; Medicre and Adequate are nt sufficient. 5. Gvernrs perate t ensure that their statutry duties are met and pririties are apprved Pririty Actin Required Budget When Whm Mnitr Impact/ Success Criteria R A G Gvernrs understand their statutry rles & respnsibilities 1. Training n rles and respnsibilities. 2. Review inductin. Feb 16 Gvs. CG 1. A Prfessinal develpment plan and mnitring system is in place. Gvernrs are clear that their rle is strategic, nt peratinal The SLT calendar prvides a clear guide t gvernrs External requirements, new initiative and legislatin are mnitred Dcumentatin evidence the effectiveness and impact f the GB 1. Recgnise delegatin f respnsibilities ensuring that there is n crss ver int peratinal respnsibility which is the remit f the HT & SLT. 1. The calendar indicates key leadership events, plicy review, key cmpliance etc. 1. Check SIP s fr OFSTED pririties and RO pririties. 2. Current initiatives are questined. 1. Agendas and minutes accurately reflect activity in supprting schl imprvement and fulfilling statutry cmpliance. Dec 15 HT CG 1. Gvernrs are fully aware f their respnsibilities and the functins and the remit f the HT and SLT, perating in an effective and cmplimentary way. Dec 15 HT CG 1. A thrugh calendar is in place. Onging CG, HT CG 1. Plans are cnsistent/ cmplimentary and effectively prmte schl imprvement. 2. Achievement fr all in prmted. Onging CG, Clerk CG 1. Dcumentatin evidences effective gvernance and statutry cmpliances. 2. Published infrmatin is understandable by nnspecialists and is easily accessible. HOWARD PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ACTION PLAN REVIEWED MARCH

15 Hward Park Cmmunity Schl Imprving Gvernance Actin Plan STATUTORY DUTIES Gvernrs are clear that their rle is strategic, nt peratinal The SLT calendar prvides a clear guide t gvernrs External requirements, new initiative and legislatin are mnitred Dcumentatin evidences the effectiveness and impact f the GB Gvernrs understand their statutry rles & respnsibilities HOWARD PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ACTION PLAN REVIEWED MARCH

16 Ambitin 5 Gvernrs evidence their strategic rle, acting ut their statutry respnsibilities and ensure cmpliance with legislatin HOWARD PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ACTION PLAN REVIEWED MARCH

17 All actin pints assume: Hward Park Cmmunity Schl Imprving Gvernance Actin Plan GOVERNOR S ENGAGEMENT WITH STAKEHOLDERS All readers and users have sufficient cmpetence and understanding t implement actins withut detailed explanatin; All intended imprvements are t be the strngest, but, mst inspiring; Medicre and Adequate are nt sufficient. 6. Gvernr s engagement with stakehlders Pririty Actin Required Budget When Whm Mnitr Impact/ Success Criteria R A G The develpment f effective engagement 1. Real invlvement f fcus grups f stakehlders in the visin, eths and strategic directin develpment. May 16 Cg, HT, Staff, Gvs. CG, HT 1. Invlvement f stakehlders in develping plans fr their schl and t secure buy in. Reinfrcement f the visin 1. Staff and Gvernrs meet t share plans, mtivate and align. May 16 GG, HT CG, HT 1. Activities scheduled in a manageable way t keep dwn pressure and be inclusive. 2. Staff and gvernrs aligned t maximum effect. The further develpment f the student parent schl partnership 1. Prepare and implement a cmprehensive nging plan. 2. Talk t ther schls that have been thrugh a similar prcess. 3. Plan gvernr pprtunities t listen and talk t pupils, parents and the cmmunity. May 16 Named Gvs. Staff CG, HT 1. Invlvement f key stakehlders, generatin f cnfidence and increased impact. 2. Visits t schl are pleasant and interesting. 3. Parents gain clarity abut their vital rle in the 3-way partnership. 4. Gvernrs are in tune with stakehlder s views. Cmmunicatin systems 1. Review and enhance cmmunicatin strategies. 2. Generate psitive publicity t mitigate reputatin lss. 3. Fcus n visin marketing. Nv 16 Cmms wrking party CG, HT 1. Schl cmmunicatins are f high quality. The schl s website is the cmmunicatin vehicle 1. Website ready and cmpliant t statutry requirements. Jan 16 HT, SLT, Staff CG, HT 1. Schl website is fit fr purpse and meets statutry requirements 2. It is effective and enhances the schl s reputatin in the cmmunity. HOWARD PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ACTION PLAN REVIEWED MARCH

18 Hward Park Cmmunity Schl Imprving Gvernance Actin Plan GOVERNOR S ENGAGEMENT WITH STAKEHOLDERS The develpment f effective engagement Reinfrcement f the visin The further develpment f the student parent schl partnership Cmmunicatin systems The schl s website is the cmmunicatin vehicle HOWARD PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ACTION PLAN REVIEWED MARCH

19 Ambitin 6 Stakehlders are engaged, the visin is shared thrugh effective and efficient cmmunicatin systems HOWARD PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL GOVERNANCE ACTION PLAN REVIEWED MARCH

20 Gvernance Actin Plan Perid Highlight: 14 Plan Actual % Cmplete Actual (beynd plan) % Cmplete (beynd plan) PLAN PLAN ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTION START DURATION START DURATION PERIODS/ DATES Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2 Summer Hliday Autumn 1 Gvernrs wrk alngside the schl t develp a clear, strng, ambitius and inspiring visin The visin fcusses n prgress, achievement fr all and high quality teaching and learning It is actively prmted thrughut schl and marketed in the cmmunity All prmte success fr all and a n excuses culture. Training ensures cnsistent alignment The culture is marketed Mnitring plans are agreed and gvernr presence is partnered with sharp imprvement lenses The leaders ensure all SIP are ambitius and visin centric Mnitring is challenging and supprtive Gvernrs develp a range f strategies t get t knw the schl Gvernr develp a prtcl which identifies where, when, hw and what Head and SLT bring key prpsals t GB STE Cmmittee in frm f Pst OFSTED and Raise Online Actin Plans STE Cmmittee present t GB in February Gvernrs take n link respnsibility with middle leaders, CTs, SEND, LAC, PP etc The HT reprt includes KPI reprts f student/ staff perfrmance, interventin success and capacity f middle leaders Training is fcussed n SIP pririties Training is fcussed n KPI data t supprt cnfident questining Training is recrded Face t face and nline pprtunities are prvided Perfrmance management f the head and SLT/ staff ensures fcus n SIP Gvernrs are clear n wh has respnsibility fr imprvement plans The minutes f the HT and CG, VCG meetings shw discussin pints The SLT present ambitius imprvement plans and prvide timely updates Funding is made available t supprt the GB GB visit sites f gd practice Cllabratin is encuraged lcally and natinally Gvernrs are invlved in strategic planning Three year prjectins are used Budgetary decisins are always made with the realisatin f the visin in mind Gvernrs regularly mnitr financial cntrl mechanisms t ensure prbity Nminatin f gvernr fr PP, G&T, Sprts and SEND Gvernr reprt 3 times per year with fcus n sustainability and prgress in these areas (incl. clsing gaps) The SLT present ambitius imprvement plans and prvide timely updates Training n rles and respnsibilities Review inductin Recgnise delegatin f respnsibilities ensuring that there is n crss ver int peratinal respnsibility which is the remit f the HT & SLT The calendar indicates key leadership events, plicy review, key cmpliance etc Check SIP s fr OFSTED pririties and RO pririties Current initiatives are questined Agendas and minutes accurately reflect activity in supprting schl imprvement and fulfilling statutry cmpliance Real invlvement f fcus grups f stakehlders in the visin, eths and strategic directin develpment Staff and Gvernrs meet t share plans, mtivate and align Prepare and implement a cmprehensive nging plan Talk t ther schls that have been thrugh a similar prcess Plan gvernr pprtunities t listen and talk t pupils, parents and the cmmunity Review and enhance cmmunicatin strategies Generate psitive publicity t mitigate reputatin lss Fcus n visin marketing Website ready and cmpliant t statutry requirements