1 SELF-EVALUATION DOCUMENT The Catholic Life, Religious Education and Collective Worship in Primary Schools Schools will be requested to produce a self-evaluation report prior to the Section 48 inspection. It should be kept updated each year. The report will provide the starting point for each inspection and help to determine its scope. The report will best serve if it is concise and written against the headings listed below. It will identify the strengths and points for development in each area. The statements need to be supported by evidence that is referenced. Consultation within the school and beyond can help this process and inform the findings. Name of School Saint Columba’s Catholic Primary School Address of School Hillside Road, Huyton, L36 8BL Date of completion September 2018 (amended throughout 2018-2019) Unique Reference Number 340557 September 2018 - Primary
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SELF-EVALUATION DOCUMENT
The Catholic Life, Religious Education
and Collective Worship
in
Primary Schools
Schools will be requested to produce a self-evaluation report prior to the Section 48
inspection. It should be kept updated each year. The report will provide the starting point
for each inspection and help to determine its scope. The report will best serve if it is
concise and written against the headings listed below. It will identify the strengths and
points for development in each area. The statements need to be supported by evidence
that is referenced. Consultation within the school and beyond can help this process and
inform the findings.
Name of School Saint Columba’s Catholic Primary School
Address of School Hillside Road, Huyton, L36 8BL
Date of completion September 2018 (amended throughout 2018-2019)
Unique Reference Number 340557
September 2018 - Primary
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CATHOLIC LIFE
The extent to which pupils contribute to and benefit from the Catholic Life of the school
Consider and comment on:
The extent to which pupils take on responsibilities and take part in developing the Catholic character of the school;
Pupils’ sense of belonging to the school community and their relationship with those from different backgrounds;
The extent to which pupils contribute to the common good in the school and wider community.
Key Strengths and Evidence:
Every pupil knows and lives our Mission Statement. All pupils are included in realising our vision by writing a way
they can implement our Mission Statement by their words and deeds each day within school. At present the Mission
Statement display includes a response from every child and member of staff, stating how they can be supportive and
hard-working like St Columba. The Mission Statement is referred to regularly at our Whole School Collective Worship
gathering, at the Friday assembly and throughout the school year.
Each class leads a school celebration during the school year to which parents/carers, parishioners and governors are
invited. These are based on their ’Come and See’ topics and incorporate liturgical themes such as Lent, Advent or
Easter. Parents are invited to give written feedback afterwards in a ‘Parents Voice’ book. Each year the Year 6
children also plan their Leaving Ceremony. Each class, with the support of their teacher, plan and write their own
liturgy for class assemblies and end of year celebrations. Every year we have a Christmas Nativity play performed by
FS and KS1. The plays have a variety of contexts, but include the importance of the birth of Jesus, the Son of God.
We also have an Advent Service in Church, where each class from Reception to Year 6 sings a Christmas Hymn or
song. The parents and Parishioners always comment on how beautiful and reverent the children are. School Masses
take place at various times of the year. Pupils take an active part as readers, altar servers, offertory procession and
members of the choir. One boy used to play the organ for the parishioners too.
We hold a celebration assembly every week to acknowledge the God given gifts and the achievements of pupils
within each week (linked to Mission Statement). The celebration culminates in prayers of thanksgiving for the
uniqueness of each child.
Our school has always had strong links with St Columba’s parish and will continue to do so. Fr Chris, our parish priest
and school Governor, takes an active role in supporting our school with masses and services in school or in St
Columba’s Church, throughout the year. He leads the sacramental preparation team effectively and is a strong link
between our school and parishioners. Fr Chris is well known and loved by the children and they enjoy seeing him
when he visits or celebrates mass. He has been described as a “pillar of the parish.” He is there for Charity days, One
of the ways Father Chris has been supportive is in the challenge he gave to our children last year – to raise money for
the Church roof. He gave the children just £20 to invest in an enterprise scheme in which the children managed to
raise over £100.
We work closely with our Parish community. The school provides support for our Parish catechists in their role in
guiding children in Sacramental preparation in partnership with their parents/carers. During class sessions children
are invited to discuss and participate in their Sacramental preparation. School celebrate this by Parent Mentor
organising a party for the children in the Space Building with help from parent volunteers.
Since our last RE inspection, children have worked together to produce a school song called ‘Here at Saint
Columba’s’. This features in daily worship, class prayers, staff meetings and governor meetings as well as during
masses and religious services. We also continued to sing it during the opening ceremony of ‘Dove Cottage’ by Bishop
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Tom in the pouring rain!
The school councillors regularly meet with Mr Murphy (Learning Mentor) to discuss children’s interests and school
projects. The members have gathered pupil opinion on issues such as After School Clubs, Breakfast clubs and recent
changes to the school. 20 children recently joined ‘The Mini Police’ to promote a positive police image and further
develop community links. The children visited the Emergency Services Training Centre for training in their own time.
Our Parent Mentor works closely with all the families across the school from Nursery to Year 6. Support is offered to
parents who are struggling with ie: debt, housing, attendance or need 1:1 support. Foodbank vouchers are available
to parents and school uniforms ie: pupil premium. We help parents by tapping into charities ie: Nugent Care and
Action for Children, so the families have the essentials they can’t afford for their homes and for their children. Adult
Education for the parents and the wider community can be accessed in school, throughout the year. Parenting
Workshops can also be accessed in school, throughout the year, working closely with Family Learning and Action for
Children, bringing the families and the community together.
The impact of these interventions can be seen in the amount of after school activities now being offered at school.
The children are given a variety of roles and responsibilities. Within their own classrooms, all children are given
responsibilities, such as milk monitor, book monitor, door monitor, Play Leaders, Reading Buddies and Maths
Ambassadors.
Children are heavily involved in fundraising events such as Action for Children, The Hope Project, NSPCC, Red Nose
Day, Good Shepherd McMillan, CAFOD and Wear Blue for Bobby. We collect for Children In Need, The Poppy Appeal,
Macmillan Cancer Care and The Good Shepherd collection for Nugent Care. In December 2017 we worked with The
Shoebox Full of Love appeal to collect 72 boxes full of gifts to distribute to the homeless in Liverpool. The founder of
this project visited our school to deliver an assembly and to thank staff and children for their generosity. We also
collect for Foodbanks and have taken part in an Enterprise Scheme, where money raised went to repair the roof of
Saint Columba’s Church.
Each Christmas the children choose a worthy cause to raise funds for.
They based their decision on justice: deciding which community is most deserving. For example last year they were
keen to support Action For Children in ensuring EVERY child in the community had a new pair of pyjamas for
Christmas Eve.
During the summer term Year 5 children take part in weekly after school workshops with Worship Warriors. These
children then lead a Collective Worship or the whole school on a Monday morning and in their class the following
week. Each class also leads a Collective Worship to the whole school throughout the year as well as leading a Class
Assembly.
The children take part in a range of sports activities during and after school. The sports include football, gymnastics,
netball, swimming and athletics. Competitively the children have been included in competitions such as football,
netball, athletics and exercise Classes. There has been team building, Basic Skills, Inter and Intra Competitions,
Boccia, sit-down volleyball, kurling and FUTSAL. These are schemes inclusive of SEN. There has also been exercise
classes for children and parents and fitness and food sessions.
The children’s behaviour is rooted in Gospel values, which is understood by all. Appropriate sanctions and restorative
practises are followed by those who do not. In fact the behaviour of pupils has been described as ‘exemplary’ by
many visitors to the school, including Archdiocesan Staff, Local Authority Staff and others. Children show a deep
respect for themselves and others. During Celebration Assemblies they are always quick to congratulate others- this
behaviour is also reflected in the classroom and around the school.
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Indeed one person commented “As a frequent visit to St Columba’s Catholic Primary School, I can best describe it
as an oasis of caring and learning where on a daily basis, all members of the school family are important
contributors to a Christ-like ethos with a culture and environment nurtured through a sense of belonging
modelled on the examples and teachings of Christ. Whether you are a youngster starting on your educational
journey, a long-standing member of staff nearing the end of your working life, a visitor to the school like myself, a
past or present parent/carer or a governor, the St Columba’s school community is spiritually uplifting where Christ
and his Gospel message are lived to the full. Everyone is treated with kindness, respect and dignity - it doesn’t
matter who or what your background is, you are welcomed with open arms. I have never left this amazing and
spiritually rich school without a feeling of awe and wonder and wishing my own grandchildren lived in the parish!
A truly inspiring community which as a regular visitor always somehow manages to strengthen my own personal
faith – thank you St Columba’s! (VISITOR) (See also Spirituality Award PPT and Teacher/TA comments)
After visiting us for World Book Day the Assistant Police Chief sent us this comment:
“Thanks for making me so welcome. I really enjoyed returning to your amazing school and I have
already put my name down for next year, subject to an invite from the school.
Thanks again and I hope everything goes well as you approach the ‘big day’.
Regards, Rob”
The newly introduced RSE programme ‘A Journey in Love’ compliments PSHE provision within the school, allowing all children from Reception to Year 6 to further explore their physical, emotional and spiritual development. This is evidenced in our SMSC Floorbooks. Following Parental consultation all staff have embraced the programme enthusiastically and the children have responded well in its early implementation. School have decided, following response from parents that it will phase the whole programme from Nursery to Year 6 over the next 3 years. Children have been developing their social and moral values through the introduction of ‘No Outsiders in our School’, whereby the children are taught to be proud of who they are whilst recognising and celebrating diversity. Children who attend before and after school clubs are encouraged to be active members. The older children are
given responsibilities in assisting, supporting and inspiring the younger children.
The school has had annual residential trip to Winnmarleigh Hall, which most pupils in Year 6 class attend for three
nights. This year the children will be visiting the Lake District, for three nights.
Children take part in a variety of trips to broaden their horizons. Children have visited places of worship including St
Columba’s Church and the Metropolitan Cathedral to introduce the concept of a Pilgrimage.
Children receive support for their many difficulties through the school’s model approach to inter-agency working
with Police/Fire Service/ Social Services/Family First/Community Police. School has strong links with the local care
home too. Children have performed songs for and chatted with the residents. This has provided our children with a
deeper understanding and respect for the elderly.
Our school community recognises and shows respect for different beliefs particularly during our two other faiths
weeks. We also have strong links with our families who are Muslim, Sikh, Christian Orthodox and Mormon. Children
are invited to openly talk about and discuss their beliefs and bring in special artefacts and special items to share with
the class. One girl visited all classes to talk about being a Muslim in today’s society and showed the children how she
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prayed. Parents decided to send their children to Saint Columba’s after visiting other schools. This year the families
supported their children by preparing a presentation of their traditions to share with the school at Whole School
Assembly.
Children understand the true nature of vocation and they joyfully offer their gifts through all of the above, plus,
more recently becoming involved in Peer Massaging.
Pupils take an active part in school Mass, preparing with their teacher the Readings and hymns. They enjoy these
services and readily volunteer to read, deepening their understanding of scripture and prayer. Parishioners and
parents also attend and they regularly comment on the excellent behaviour and engagement of all children.
Our Learning Mentor provides a range of services to our children. His main focus is on 1 to 1 and group mentoring
sessions. This involves self-esteem work, relaxation techniques, friendship and co-operation building, as well as being
a professional friend and just listening when needed.
Our Mentor and PE Lead leads our Play Leaders group who are responsible for supporting the school to promote
Friendship groups through encouraging the children to play a variety of team games or have quiet time in Dove
Cottage This system also prevents and tackles any bullying. Each year we also have an Anti Bullying Week whereby
each class discusses and completes work on the issue. School also liaises with Bully Busters.
Year 5 and 6 children volunteer as play leaders for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children at lunchtime. They contribute to the school’s pastoral care and enjoy the experience and responsibility of caring for younger children.
In September our new Reception children are made to feel a part of our school family, benefitting from building positive relationships with older children.
New members of staff and new pupils are made to feel welcome and are provided with opportunities to become
fully integrated into the school, academically, socially and spiritually.
Development Points: Targets, timescales and clear lines of accountability
Summer 2019 - To further develop pupils’ moral thinking and social skills through enhancing their
global awareness of the wider world.
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Mrs Christine Jones (RE Leader) and Miss Evans (Head Teacher)
School Self Evaluation: Outstanding; Good; Requires Improvement; Inadequate
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CATHOLIC LIFE
The quality of provision for the Catholic Life of the school
Consider and comment on:
the centrality and efficacy of the school’s Mission Statement;
the extent to which the school makes its Catholic identity and ethos explicit through the learning
environment, chaplaincy and community cohesion;
the quality of the pastoral care shown to all members of the community, both pupils and staff;
the extent to which the school promotes standards of behaviour that reflect Gospel values and how
effectively it develops positive relationships between all members of the school community;
the quality of Personal, Social, Health and Emotional Education (PSHE), Relationships and Sex Education (RSE)
and Spiritual and Moral Education.
Key Strengths and Evidence:
All staff are fully committed to ensuring that they and all members of our school community fulfil their role in ensuring
the Mission Statement is at the heart of all activities and interactions within school. Staff enthusiastically participate in
all school activities which reflect the Catholic Life of the School. Every Staff meeting and Governor meeting, without
exception, begins with a prayer. That prayer may reflect: the mission; Come and See for Yourself or the particular
needs of the school, the community or the wider world.
Since our last Inspection school have worked hard to evaluate and review our Mission and Vision. The process began with an inspirational and reflective Mission day involving all staff and governors. Once we returned to school, we sought the views of all our children and our new mission statement was born. Following on from this, work began on our Vision; (Tapping into Talent, Breaking down Barriers, Daring to Dream) It was imperative that our Mission Statement was central to our school vision and shared by all staff, pupils, governors and members of the community. Our Mission ‘Holding Hands with Jesus and We Love, Learn and Grow Together’ is underpinned by 9 words, which intrinsically link to the Vision ie: we Inspire, Motivate and Achieve by Tapping into Talents. We are able to Unite, Nurture and Thrive by Breaking down any Barriers and we Believe, Pray and Live as we Dare to Dream. Staff ensure that each pupil knows the school Mission Statement. Each class has their own version of the Mission
Statement on display in class. The school entrance area is dedicated to the Mission statement.
We hold a rewards/celebration assembly every Friday to acknowledge the achievements of pupils within each class.
The school community also recognises pupils’ achievements with outside awards being celebrated from children’s
hobbies and interests. For example gymnastics, dance and football. The children recognise that they are special to us.
Our Mission Statement begins with: ‘Holding Hands with Jesus as we love, learn and grow together’.
Father Chris celebrates Mass for our school community at different times each year and especially for St Columba’s
day. He provides a strong link between school and parish and is well-known by our parents and families.
We work closely with our Parish community. The school provides support for our Parish in guiding children in With You
Always Sacramental preparation, in partnership with their parents/carers. The Headteacher supports the Parish Priest
in delivering the programme after Church on a Sunday. Staff organise the Holy Communion celebration. This further
strengthens the links between home, school and the parish.
Year 6 sings at our First Holy Communion Mass in church, at various masses and at Knowsley Care home every
Christmas for the elderly residents. The residents and care home staff look forward to this visit and comment on our
children’s good manners, warmth and sensitivity.
Teachers plan class visits to enhance the curriculum and provide opportunities for children to have new experiences to
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enthuse and broaden their horizons. These often have a religious link (visits to the Metropolitan Cathedral and to our
local church).
Our Learning Mentor and Parent Mentor facilitate Art/Craft/Games sessions with the children to aid good
communication and boost self-esteem which are very popular, with excellent attendance. They work very closely with
the most vulnerable parents and offers support from external agencies when necessary.
We have a free Breakfast Club in school (Funded by Greggs). This means the school can provide the children with a
breakfast to start their day well. On average 80 children receive a breakfast of cereal, toast and juice. We target
children and parents who may not otherwise be able to start the day with a nutritious breakfast, or come to school
late. Despite Breakfast Club often being at full capacity, we do not turn anyone away and everyone is welcome to
attend. Breakfast Club gives children so much more than just a breakfast; it provides a calm, united, nurturing
environment, which supports all children in getting ready for achievement, success and celebration.
Our Before School Club provides a variety of activities organised by our staff. This is very popular and has improved
attendance for certain pupils. Other measures for attendance include assisting parents with transport to and from
school, offering a Mothers’ Day breakfast and lots of other initiatives (Teddy Attendance Officer , Cineworld Vouchers,
Pantomime, Christmas hampers and a Luxury Pamper hamper)
All children, staff, some parents and most governors have received training regarding what to do in the event of a
major threat to their safety. Our Chair of Governor’s Mike Fleming recently delivered Lockdown Procedures during an
Inset Day to ALL STAFF.
Every year all Year One children take part in Road Safety training provided by a trained member of staff. Parents
received a DVD following this to support their children in crossing roads safely.
The author of the book for the ‘Slow Down for Bobby’ road safety campaign, Jude Lennon, visited our school to deliver
an assembly and read her book to all of our children. This helped children to understand the need to stay safe.
Knowsley School Health team deliver sessions to all classes throughout the year on healthy eating, dental hygiene and
hand washing. This helps to ensure that all pupils have a good knowledge about how to look after themselves well.
We welcome past pupils back to their St. Columba’s school family for a variety of reasons. We offer them work
experience placements and also give them opportunities to return to school and share a special talent such as singing
or a sporting achievement. This helps our children to understand that hard work and perseverance pays off and their
goals can be reached. Our priority for the Summer Term is to have an Aspire and Achieve Week (beginning 5th
July)
wherein we will celebrate and acknowledge the achievement of past pupils, parents and members of the community
PEACE PROMS - We have participated for the past three years in the Liverpool Peace Proms concert. It is a celebration
of youth, music, energy and sheer talent on a global scale. It is an uplifting experience where our children celebrate
with other local school children and a 100 strong youth orchestra from Ireland. It helps our children recognise peace
and reconciliation.
We have very strong links with parents and local nurseries due to our thorough transition into school process. Our
Nursery teacher and Nursery Staff visit every child in their home setting prior to their starting Nursery and our
Reception Teacher holds ‘Meet the Teacher’ session and a ‘Stay and Play’ afternoon, whereby children and parents are
invited to spend time in their new setting.
Also, Year 1 and Year 2 teachers have held a ‘Meet the Teacher’ session to ensure that children are settled and happy
and that parents are kept informed. The Parents regularly comment that this helps their child to feel settled and
reassured before they start school and forms strong home – school links.
The school is equally attentive to the pastoral needs of staff. Since our last Inspection school has provided staff with
opportunities for yoga and pilates. There is always a ‘feel-good’ initiative happening for staff, for example: Secret
Santa, secret gift bag, thank you post cards. Staff have recently taken part in peer massaging training and they are
always invited to Archdiocesan celebration events and services. The SLT endeavour to support staff requests for
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activities such as their child’s own assemblies.
Development Points: Targets, timescales and clear lines of accountability
Summer 2019 To further develop and monitor the children’s awareness and understanding of Equality and
Diversity within our school and the wider community. RE Co-ordinator to monitor ‘No Outsiders in our School’
And to share the resources with all staff and governors.
Mrs Christine Jones (RE Leader) and Miss Margaret Evans (Head Teacher)
School Self Evaluation: Outstanding; Good; Requires Improvement; Inadequate
CATHOLIC LIFE
How well leaders and governors promote, monitor and evaluate the provision for the Catholic Life of the school
Consider and comment on:
the effectiveness of leaders and governors in promoting the Catholic Life of the school;
how well leaders and governors monitor and evaluate Catholic Life provision and outcomes in order to plan
future improvements;
the extent to which leaders offer models of good practice as leaders of Catholic Life;
how well leaders and governors implement improvement in respect of the Catholic Life of the school;
how well leaders and governors ensure the whole curriculum contributes to pupils’ spiritual, moral, and
vocation development.
Key Strengths and Evidence:
Staff and Governors are deeply committed to their responsibility to the church’s mission in education resulting in a
positive enriching school community for all. RE is consistently the first agenda item for any meeting held for Staff or
Governors. The RE Co-ordinator, alongside the Leadership Team is given time each week to ensure that she is fully
able to monitor, analyse and evaluate the provision for the Catholic life of the school and plan future developments.
She is readily invited to SLT meetings to present her findings and suggest further developments.
The Headteacher and the RE Governor have attended RSE training and are fully committed to implementing and
monitoring ‘A Journey in Love’ effectively to develop pupils’ physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual well-
being. However they appreciate that this will take time to embed.
The Mission Statement embodies the life of our school and is reviewed regularly, especially at the beginning of each
academic year. During Whole School Collective Worship the Headteacher reiterates and discusses what the Mission
Statement means to the children and records their responses, which is then displayed in the school hall each week.
Children are frequently reminded to think of practical ways they can live out the Mission Statement.
The Mission Statement, RE SED and RE Handbook are reviewed annually by leaders and governors, as they are
committed to reviewing and developing the current practice within school.
New staff have an induction with the Headteacher to discuss school expectations of their contribution towards the
Catholic Life of the school. They are also provided with appropriate training to ensure that they have the appropriate
knowledge, skills and understanding to effectively contribute to the Catholic Life of the school community. The
Catholic Life of the School is a key focus of CPD, both internally and externally. The RE Co-ordinator has led many Staff
Meetings, sharing with Staff information from courses, monitoring and Learning walks. The newly appointed R.E.
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Governor is working closely with the RE Co-ordinator to review the SED, children’s work and discuss developments in
the RE Curriculum and recent changes in Assessment criteria .Governor Meetings focus on the schools’ SDP priorities,
which includes RE and RSE. This gives them greater insight into RE and RSE provision within the school.
Governors monitor the Catholic Life of the school through the Co-ordinator’s reports to Governors.
formal and informal discussions, visits to the school, meetings with the RE Co-ordinator and feedback from the
children within school, weekly newsletters and the school website.
Our RE Co-ordinator is passionate about providing the very best provision for all pupils within the RE Curriculum. She
ensures RE has a very high profile within the school. She attends all training provided by the Christian Education
Department, Archdiocesan and Knowsley RE co-ordinators cluster group meetings and feeds back at staff meetings.
Two of our Support Staff are also part of the Little Church team within the Parish and help to support children’s
learning. They fully embrace and live out the Catholic Life of the School with all staff and children.
Monitoring systems are rigorous in evaluating RE provision, in order to plan future improvement in pupils’ outcomes.
Information relating to what standards are like in Religious Education and Catholic Life and what impact this is having
on pupils is shared with governors.
Development Points:
Targets, timescales and clear lines of accountability RE Co-ordinator/Headteacher to present ‘No Outsiders in our School’ to Governors (July 2019).
School Self Evaluation: Outstanding; Good; Requires Improvement; Inadequate
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
How well pupils achieve and enjoy their learning in Religious Education
Consider and comment on:
the quality of pupils’ achievement, learning and progress in Religious Education and any variations between
groups of pupils;
the extent to which pupils are becoming religiously literate;
the quality of learning for pupils with particular learning needs and/or disabilities and their progress;
pupils’ attainment in Religious Education at the end of each key stage.
Key Strengths and Evidence:
‘Come and See’ has been enthusiastically embraced by pupils and staff, which results in pupils making better
progress (Lesson Observations, Monitoring).
All groups of pupils make good progress within RE as evident through rigorous data analysis by the RE co-ordinator.
(Assessment file 16-17, 17-18 and 18-19).
Pupils actively participate in discussion, role play, writing and reflection within Come and See lessons, they listen
attentively. (Monitoring file – lesson observations and book scrutinies).
Pupils typically enter our school with ability below that expected. They leave our school with good and outstanding
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attainment, showing outstanding progress.
There are no significant differences between different groups of learners, within their attainment in RE
SEN and FSM pupils make good to outstanding progress through teacher interventions, differentiation and skilled
Pupils enjoy their work within RE lessons, showing enthusiasm and engagement. (Lesson Observations, Pupil
Interviews, Learning Walks – see Monitoring File).
Scrutiny of books demonstrates that children have a pride in their RE work.( Learning Walk May 2019)
Children embrace and are respectful of other religions during activities within Other Faith weeks,
Children sing hymns with enthusiasm and reverence and enjoy listening to the John Burland cds during Collective
Worship and during their RE lessons. This reinforces their understanding of scripture and different parts and
responses of the mass.
Children’s work is celebrated and displayed in each classroom as part of their ‘Come and See’ working wall. Pupils
feel a sense of pride in their work which reinforces their learning. The children readily use key words and driver
words for each topic within their work, which are displayed. (Book scrutiny, Lesson observations, learning walks).
Children are able to make links to fundraising activities that take place throughout the year within the
Universal Church Topic, recognising ways in which they live out the Gospel Values taught within Come and See.
Development Points: Targets, timescales and clear lines of accountability Throughout the year. Closely monitor attainment of SEN and Disadvantaged pupils within all classes on INSIGHT RE leader to share findings with senior leaders and governors. Summer 2019 – To monitor and assess the whole school curriculum map for Relationships and Sex Education indicating links with the Journey In Love Scheme of work. Mrs Christine Jones (RE Leader) and Miss Margi Evans (Head Teacher)
School Self Evaluation: Outstanding; Good; Requires Improvement; Inadequate
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
The quality of teaching, learning and assessment in Religious Education
Consider and comment on:
how well teaching promotes learning, enjoyment, progress and the attainment of pupils;
how well assessment informs appropriate teaching and learning strategies.
Key Strengths and Evidence:
Almost all pupils, from their varied starting points, make good progress with many achieving progress. This
includes pupils with SEN.
Each teacher delivers the ‘Come and See’ curriculum at an age appropriate level according to the scheme. Teachers
regularly check the Come and See website for updates to the curriculum and adapt planning accordingly.
During staff training and meetings the RE Co-ordinator reinforces the use of Driver Words to enhance quality
teaching and learning, differentiation and marking within RE work. Driver words are now used more effectively in
lesson planning and are evident in marking.
Marking of RE work is in accordance with our school’s Marking Policy, to provide positive and constructive feedback
to pupils to help them improve their work. The marking policy gives guidance on the use of driver words within RE
books when marking. Teachers use driver words within comments to make pupils aware of their attainment and
their next steps.
Work within RE lessons is differentiated to cater for the specific needs of children, by task, support or outcome.
Outstanding pupil behaviour and work have been observed during lesson observations and learning walks.
The Learning Objective is evident within the ‘Come and See’ display in each classroom, is shared with pupils and
referred to during the lesson and the plenary.
All teachers use the planning format for Explore, Reveal and Respond as recommended by the Christian Education
Department for Come and See. Teachers ensure good coverage of all learning objectives with good differentiation
and lots of stimulating resources. Floorbooks are being used for the Respond process and these are a positive and
excellent way of showing the children’s learning throughout the school. It shows how the children think spiritually,
ethically and theologically.
Teachers assess pupils’ work and judgements are made as to which level pupils are working at. This is recorded at
the end of each topic and reported to the RE Co-ordinator each term.
Formal Assessments are made each term for one Come and See topic, using activities identified by the Christian
Education Department taken directly from Come and See. These Assessments are then moderated at cluster
meetings to ensure more accurate judgements. Individual Records of Pupils’ Attainment in RE are also used to
accurately track progress of each pupil throughout the school.
Teachers track their children’s attainment using a whole class tracking system termly.(INSIGHT) This information is
then collated to give whole school information about pupils’ attainment in RE.
In depth procedures for monitoring the RE curriculum are in place. The RE Co-ordinator gives verbal and written
feedback individually to all staff following lesson observations, learning walks and formally assessed topics. . Pupils
concentrate very well, stay on task and are always interested and motivated and can discuss their work. Books are
well presented with a clear emphasis on Driver words.
Teachers provide meaningful and stimulating lessons by inviting visitors to school to provide pupils with real life
experiences- Father Chris, , NSPCC, The Police, Nugent Care, Faith For Change, Hope Project Worker.
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John Burland’s CDs and DVDs have been purchased to develop music provision within RE to enhance learning.
Planning and lesson observations demonstrate evidence of songs being used within lessons.
Our Learning Mentors provide excellent support to vulnerable pupils to develop self-esteem and well-being to
enhance their learning within RE lessons.
We liaise with all relevant support agencies, (social services, health, school psychological service, CAMHS etc) to
ensure that the needs of all learners are met and to support the social and emotional needs of our children.
Staff provide a variety of activities for children with the opportunity to live our Mission Statement and Gospel
Values.
New staff have an induction with the Headteacher to discuss school expectations of their contribution towards the
Catholic Life of the school. They are also provided with appropriate training to ensure that they have the appropriate
knowledge, skills and understanding to effectively teach Religious Education following the Archdiocese syllabus.
Pupils’ work is moderated alongside staff from other local primary schools.
The Archdiocese Inspection visit judged the quality of teaching, learning and assessment with the following remarks: “The quality of teaching and purposeful learning in Religious Education is outstanding in ensuring that pupils are interested, engaged and make excellent progress.“
Development Points: Targets, timescales and clear lines of accountability Big Questions and RSE links have recently been introduced to deepen the children’s understanding of content within each topic. RE Co-ordinator to monitor the use of these within lessons , displays and in the Floorbooks as part of the monitoring cycle. To further develop the use of the adapted Archdiocesan planning format for Reveal to plan well thought out differentiated lessons. RE Co-ordinator to monitor yearly as part of the monitoring cycle.
Throughout the year Mrs Christine Jones (RE Leader) and Miss Margi Evans (Head Teacher)
School Self Evaluation: Outstanding; Good; Requires Improvement; Inadequate
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
How well leaders and governors promote, monitor and evaluate the provision for Religious Education
Consider and comment on:
that the Religious Education curriculum meets Bishops’ Conference requirements;
that the curriculum meets any additional requirements of the Archbishop;
how well leaders and governors use monitoring data to evaluate the school’s performance in Religious
Education in order to plan future improvements;
how well leaders and governors plan improvement in provision, and in pupils’ outcomes, and how
effectively these plans are implemented at all levels;
the effectiveness of the subject leader(s);
how effectively assessment is used in monitoring and securing improvements;
how well the curriculum supports the learning and achievement of different groups of pupils.
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Key Strengths and Evidence:
Teaching of RE is given a high profile and appropriate time allocation throughout the school. (Timetables –
monitoring file). 10% of quality curriculum time is devoted to ‘Come and See’ teaching within each class. RE is fully
inclusive and meets the needs of all children. Creativity is encouraged and structured to build on and enhance prior
learning.
Our RE subject leader is our most experienced teacher and has been in the role for 8 years. The governors want to
ensure that RE is given a high priority in terms of leadership and budget to ensure that the subject is effectively led
and managed. The RE leader’s performance is managed by the head teacher and includes termly meetings to ensure
that targets linked to leadership of RE are being met. She is also required to report to Governors termly. Our newly
appointed RE Governor is a highly experienced DHT and RE lead.
By the time our children leave us most are working at age-related expectations, with some above despite their
‘profoundly below national average’ starting points. This demonstrates progress made. Monitoring data is a key
priority to ensure that progress is made each year and tracked. Monitoring of RE is included in the annual
assessment timeline which is given to each teacher at the start of the year
We are conscious of the link between faith and learning and our school is often described as ‘an oasis of calm,
peace, and spiritual richness.’
Annual written reports for each pupil are given to parents / carers. The language of level descriptors and driver
words from ‘Come and See’ are used.
RE is given an appropriate budget in line with other core subjects as leaders, governors and managers agree that RE
is a priority subject in our school. Each year RE is an identified area for development in the school’s SDP.
The RE Co-ordinator attends courses led by the Christian Education Department, to enhance learning and teaching.
Staff meeting time is assigned for information sharing from these meetings with all staff to improve RE provision
within school. (Staff meeting file)
RE Co-ordinator attends cluster group of co-ordinators within the Archdiocese to develop and enhance provision
within schools. RE Co-ordinator undertakes cross-moderation with other local Catholic schools’ RE co-ordinators
Parents/Carers are informed each term of the topics to be covered within Come and See using the newsletters
provided by the Christian Education Dept. (Website). Parents’ evenings three times a year, are used to discuss
individual pupil progress within RE lessons. Annual written reports for each pupil are given to parents/carers, with
comments on pupils’ work during RE lessons. (monitoring file)
Formal Assessments are moderated termly by RE Coordinators and teachers to ensure age related expectations are
met. (Assessment file)
The Headteacher attends termly Archdiocesan meetings to ensure that priorities for all schools can be put in place
and to discuss common concerns and priorities. Governors place a strong emphasis on the RE curriculum and are
kept informed through the Headteacher’s termly report, and both formal and informal visits and discussions.
(Governor’s Minutes)
Development Points: Targets, timescales and clear lines of accountability Throughout the year. To further strengthen links with the RE Governor to continue to give an in depth report of the
School’s performance in RE and RSE. Mrs Christine Jones (RE Leader) and Miss Margi Evans (Head Teacher).
School Self Evaluation: Outstanding; Good; Requires Improvement; Inadequate
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COLLECTIVE WORSHIP
How well pupils respond to and participate in the school’s Collective Worship
Consider and comment on:
the extent to which pupils show interest and actively participate in Collective Worship;
the extent to which pupils are acquiring skills in planning and leading prayer and worship;
the extent to which Collective Worship contributes to the spiritual and moral development of pupils.
Key Strengths and Evidence:
All pupils take part in a daily act of Collective Worship during whole school assemblies and within class, with
enthusiasm and reverence (observations – monitoring file). Timetables, policy statements and monitoring also
confirm that essential requirements are met. The whole school CW follows the main elements of the Church’s
Liturgical year.
Children in each class are involved in the planning, organising, delivery and review of Collective Worship with the
class teacher. As appropriate to their age and ability, they are able to do this with confidence, enthusiasm, creativity
and resourcefulness. Pupils respect fellow pupils taking part in Collective Worship and respond appropriately.
Children can choose their own hymns as one Year 6 child plays the piano for the whole school.
Learners are engaged, responsive and reflective, enjoying their participation during Collective Worship. (CW obs –
monitoring file)
Pupils are committed to Collective Worship and show this during observations. Children receive a fulfilling religious
experience which enhances spiritual and moral development for all. Children are encouraged to live out the Gospel
Values and our School Mission Statement’ Holding Hands With Jesus as we Love, Learn and Grow Together’, within
everyday life (CW obs monitoring file). Parents, Governors and other classes are invited to join Collective Worship
throughout the year. The HT is often invited to join in CW.Children celebrate Mass at St. Columba’s Church
throughout the year to which parents, Governors and parishioners are invited.
CAFOD is included in some acts of Collective Worship and is an extra resource for the global dimension.
Recently a spiritual, reflective prayer space has been created in an outdoor courtyard within our school grounds.
Archbishop Tom led an opening ceremony for the opening of Dove Cottage and we prayed together saying the
St. Columba’s school prayer/song. This is now regularly used by all children and staff for outdoor collective
worship and children are encouraged to use this space to take part in private prayer.
Children of other faiths are invited to join in Collective Worship and all do so enthusiastically, with
reverence and respect. (CW obs monitoring file)
Development Points: Targets, timescales and clear lines of accountability Throughout the year. Continue to develop pupils’ skills in planning, organising and leading Collective Worship. A group of ‘ Worship Warriors’ to teach younger children how to spend a few minutes quietly reflecting or praying. Develop a prayer space for children to pray without adult in a quiet area in school.
Mrs Christine Jones (RE Leader), Miss Sophie Morgan (CW Lead) and Miss Margi Evans (Head Teacher)
School Self Evaluation: Outstanding; Good; Requires Improvement; Inadequate
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COLLECTIVE WORSHIP
The quality of Collective Worship provided by the School
Consider and comment on:
the centrality, quality and variety of Collective Worship opportunities provided by the school;
how well the school provides opportunities for the pupils to develop spiritually through acts of Collective
Worship, taking into account their age, aptitudes, family backgrounds and the Catholic character of the
school.
Key Strengths and Evidence:
Prayer and liturgies are used to support the spiritual needs of all children. There is a focus table in each class, the
entrance and school hall, which display current topic items, God’s Story and Church Story books and key words.
A worship table is also in the school hall and is used every Monday during Whole School Collective Worship. The PPT
from the CW is left on for children to refer to and talk about during Lunchtime.
‘Collective Worship material is delivered in an engaging and prayerful manner with age-appropriate prayer methods
and styles used. Pupils are actively encouraged to plan and deliver CW. Pupils respect fellow pupils taking part in
Collective Worship and respond appropriately (CW obs – monitoring files)
Children of other faiths and no faith are invited to join in Collective Worship and all do so enthusiastically, with
reverence and respect. (CW obs monitoring file) Prayers reflect the Catholic character of the school.
Samples of Collective Worship planning shows that teachers plan age appropriate opportunities for pupils to
develop spiritually within high quality Collective Worship. (Class teacher’s file)
Staff Meetings have been used by RE Coordinator to review Collective Worship provision and provide training. (staff meeting file)
School has provided each class with a CW box and teachers have supplemented this with other resources.
Teachers and children make good use of the John Burland CDs and DVDs to enhance worship and engage children.
The school community celebrates mass with Father Chris at various times during the school year.
The RE Co-ordinator and head teacher have observed Collective Worship in all classes. The quality of Collective
Worship by all teachers is always at least good and mostly outstanding. (Summer 2018 monitoring file)
Last year children from Year 5 worked with ‘In Another Place’ in an after school collective worship club which
uses drama to engage the children. These children then led the worship for KS1 and KS2 the following week.
Pupils enjoy these experiences and it deepens their understanding of the Christian faith.
Development Points: Targets, timescales and clear lines of accountability Throughout the year. Teachers and children continue to regularly evaluate Collective Worship. KS2 pupils to act as Prayer Buddies to teach younger children how to spend a few minutes quietly reflecting or praying. Prayer Pod introduced for quiet prayer and reflection time.
Mrs Christine Jones (RE Leader), Miss Sophie Morgan (CW Lead) and Miss Margi Evans (Head Teacher)
School Self Evaluation: Outstanding; Good; Requires Improvement; Inadequate
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COLLECTIVE WORSHIP
How well leaders and governors promote, monitor and evaluate the provision for Collective Worship
Consider and comment on:
how well leaders and governors promote, monitor and evaluate provision for Collective Worship in order to
plan future improvements;
the extent to which leaders offer models of good practice as leaders of Collective Worship;
how skilled leaders are in planning for Collective Worship and how knowledgeable they are about the
liturgical rhythms of a Catholic community.
Key Strengths and Evidence:
INSET training in Collective Worship has been provided to all staff and follow-up sessions during staff meetings for all
staff annually, especially new staff. (staff meeting file)
Our Collective Worship Policy outlines the rationale and gives guidance for Collective Worship within the different
settings pupils take part in each week. This is reviewed by Governors alongside our spiritual and moral development
policy.
CW Co-ordinator has devised a timetable for Collective Worship themes throughout the year, relating to significant
times within the Liturgical rhythms of our Catholic community. (RE Co-ordinator file)
Leaders and Governors monitor Collective Worship. Observations show that pupils are engaged, responsive and
reflective. (CW monitoring.)
Monday’s whole school Collective Worship Assembly is led by the Head teacher, providing all staff opportunities
to observe high quality CW. Sometimes the Worship Warriors will present their Collective Worship to the whole school too. Both private and collective worship, is central to the life of the school; be it at times when the whole school comes together or when adults pray with children. Prayer is integral to class and whole school celebrations.
Development Points: Targets, timescales and clear lines of accountability Summer 2019. Introduce Collective Worship at governors’ meetings using the model from the Liverpool Archdiocese Christian Education Team.
Mrs Christine Jones (RE Leader), Miss Sophie Morgan (CW Leader) and Miss Margi Evans (Head Teacher)
School Self Evaluation: Outstanding; Good; Requires Improvement; Inadequate
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OVERALL EFFECTIVENESS
How effective is the school in providing Catholic Education
This final section draws together all the available evidence and judgements made in the proceeding sections based on the evaluation schedule.
Outstanding (1)
Each of the following must be at least Good and two must be Outstanding:
The Catholic Life of the school
Religious Education
Collective Worship
Good (2)
Each of the following must be at least Requires Improvement and two must be at least Good:
The Catholic Life of the school
Religious Education
Collective Worship
Requires Improvement (3)
Each of the following must be at least Requires Improvement:
The Catholic Life of the school
Religious Education
Collective Worship
Inadequate (4)
The overall effectiveness of the school in providing Catholic education is likely to be Inadequate if any of the following are Inadequate:
The Catholic Life of the school
Religious Education
Collective Worship
School Self Evaluation: Outstanding; Good; Requires Improvement; Inadequate
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FACTUAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL
Name of Headteacher Miss Margi Evans
Name of Religious Education Subject Leader Mrs Christine Jones
Please indicate the main feeder parishes served by the school
Total number on Roll 236
Number of Catholic pupils 140
Number of pupils from other Christian denominations 78
Number of pupils from other faith/religious traditions 3
Number of pupils with no religious affiliation 15
Name of Parish % of pupils Parish Priest
St Columba’s RC Church 90% Father Chris McCoy
St Aidan’s RC Church 10% Father Anton
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TEACHERS
CURRICULUM
Please indicate the total Religious Education teaching time per week in each class
Total number of teachers (including Headteacher) 10
Number of Catholic teachers in the school 8
Number of teachers teaching Religious Education Curriculum 7
Number of teachers with a Religious Education qualification 6
Hours Minutes
Nursery 1 30
Reception 2 10
Year 1 2 10
Year 2 2 10
Year 3 2 30
Year 4 2 30
Year 5 2 30
Year 6 2 30
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Please indicate the percentage of total teaching time spent on Religious Education
Please indicate the total expenditure for Religious Education and these other curriculum areas for the last two years
Current
Financial Year
(£)
Last
Financial Year
(£)
Religious Education £1,660 £1480
English £1,500 £1,440
Mathematics £5,000 £1,056
Science £500 £825
%
Early Years and Foundation 10%
Key Stage 1 10%
Key Stage 2 10%
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INSERVICE PROVISION
Please indicate staff and governors in-service provision for the school’s Catholic Life, (e.g.
Mission Statement, Spiritual and Moral Development, Vocation, Relationships and Sex
Education) curriculum Religious Education and Collective Worship.
COURSES RELATED TO THE SCHOOL’S CATHOLIC LIFE SINCE THE LAST INSPECTON
Date Providing Body
Content No. of Staff No. of Hours Cost
7.03.19
7.02.19
23.11.18
20.11.18
13.11.18
29.10.18
19.10.18
15.10.18
13.10.18
19. 9.18
19.7.18
10.7.18
8.6.18
10.6.18
2.05.18
5.03.18
20.04.18
KCSB
KSCB
CED
Knowsley LA
Knowsley CLC
Merseyside Police
Safeguarding refresher
CED
Oliver King Foundation
School
CED
CED
CED
Internal
CED
Internal
Knowsley EYS team
DSL training for HT
Safeguarding
CW Day
LM – Emotional First Aid
Internet Safety
Mini Police
Liverpool Safeguarding
New Standards
Defib training
New RE standards
CCRS
RE Co ord Day
RSE Day
RE moderation
RE Standards of Attainment
SSTEW
SSTEW
1
1
1
1
ALL
1 (plus children)
ALL
2
ALL
All
1
1
2
ALL
1
1
7
7
6
6
6
12
6
6
3
3
3
2
2
6
6
2
3
5
2
2
£150
£100
£100
£120
£100
£80
SLA
£50
£300
£0
£0
£500
£100
£50
£0
£50
CAH subs
CAH subs
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7.02.18
31.1.18
26.1.18
17.1.18
24.11.17
14.11.17
10.11.17
18.10.17
5/6.10.17
4.10.17
22.9.17
7.7.17
21.4.17
11.11.16
31.10.16
21.10.16
5.10.16
July 2016
9.7.16
25.2.16
Knowsley EYS team
SHIELD team
Assembly Ambassadors
CED
CED
CED
Knowsley CLC
EYS LA
Internal
St Johns Ambulance
Knowsley LA
CED
CED
CED
Knowsley
Internal
Knowsley
Knowsley
CED
CED
CED
Impact of DV
Safeguarding refresher for LSA
Worship Warriors
Co-ordinators
Pat Peel - Planning
Co-ordinators
Online safety
SSTEW
No Outsiders in Our School
2 day paediatric first aid
Safeguarding refresher
New to Come and See
Co-ordinators
Co-ordinators
Neglect
Working with ASC children Safeguarding
Early Help training
Spirituality and Mission Day
Co-ordinators
Co-ordinators
All
5
Whole school and class
1
All Staff
1
All
2
ALL
8
ALL
1
1
1
1
ALL
ALL
1
All Staff
1
1
2
Day
6
2
3
6
3
2
10
3
6
5
6
6
3
5
6
5
5
£0
£0
£200
£90
£250
£90
£0
£500
£0
£120
£90
£90
£90
£100
£0
£0
SLA
£900
£90
£90
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COURSES ATTENDED SINCE THE LAST INSPECTION
11.11.15
16.7.15
CED
CED
Co-ordinators
Co-ordinators Cluster Meeting
1
1
5
1.5
£90
Date Providing Body
Content No. of Staff No. of Hours Cost
29.3.19
23.3.19
13.2.19
15.10.18
19.9.18
10.7.19
6.7.18
8.6.18
2.5.18
26.1.18
17.1.18
24.11.17
22.9.17
CED
CED
Knowsley School
CED
CED
CED
CED
CED
CED
CED
CED
CED
Co-ordinators
Co-ordinators
Co-ordinators
Co-ordinators
CCRS
Co-ordinator Day
RE Monitoring
RSE
RE Standards of Attainment
Co-ordinators
Planning
Co-ordinators
Co-ordinators
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
All staff
1
1
6
6
2
6
ongoing
6
6
3
3
3
6
2
6
6
£100
£100
£0
£100
£500
£100
£100
£100
£50
£100
£100
£250
£100
£100
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COURSES RELATED TO COLLECTIVE WORSHIP SINCE THE LAST INSPECTION
Date Providing Body Content No. of Staff No. of Hours Cost
23.11.18
23.9.17
11.7.16
8.12.16
8.9.15
CED
CED
CED
CED
CW Day
New to Come and See and Collective Worship
Monitoring visit
Collective Worship Training
New to Come and See and Collective Worship
Collective Worship for Co-ordinators
1
2
All
All
1
1
6
6
All Day
1
6
6
£90
£180
£0
£150
£90
£90
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STAFF MEETINGS DEVOTED TO RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS
Date Content
Each Briefing/Staff Meeting, Governor’s Meeting and TA Meeting begins with a prayer
No. of Hours Costs
8.5.19
1.5.19
24.4.19
10.4.19
3.4.19
1.4.19
18.3.19
13.3.19
6.3.19
27.2.19
6.2.19
10.1.19
9.1.19
7.1.19
12.12.18
5.12.18
Nov 2018
28.11.18
23.11.18
14.11.18
7.11.18
31.10.18
17.10.18
10.10.18
3.10.18
Sept ‘18
RE: Staff Meeting on RE: Learning Walk
Come and See -planning
Come and See For Yourself /RE marking and driver words
RE: Moderation of Floorbooks
Feedback on RE course at LACE
Briefing on RE/SED
Review of Mission Statement
Come and See For Yourself
SED/Review
RE Blog/Parents’ Voice/Displays
Come and See For Yourself
Moderation of assessments
Come and See For Yourself /INSIGHT -Assessments
INSET DAY – Come and See Information
Formal Assessment
Advent Service
Come and See Presentation Learning/Book Review
RE Inspection Information
RE Teaching and Learning Feedback
CW INFORMATION
RE Observations
Come and See For Yourself
Book Moderation/Floorbooks
Come and See For Yourself /New Standards
Respond/Floorbooks
2
1.5
1.5
0.5
0.5
1.5
0.5
0.5
1.0
0.5
0.5
1.5
0.5
0.25
0.25
0.25
0.25
1.5
1.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
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26.9.18
19.9.18
12.9.18
5.9.18
3.9.18
9.7.18
4.7.18
27.6.18
20.6.18
11.6.18
6.6.18
18.4.18
27.5.18
27.3.18
14.3.18
8.3.18
7.2.18
31.1.18
17.1.18
8.1.18
13.12.17
6.12.17
22.11.17
8.11.17
1.11.17
4.10.17
20.9.17
6.9.17
4.9.17
RE Timetables/ Review of Mission Statement
Monitoring Visit information
MISSION STATEMENT
MISSION STATEMENT
Come and See For Yourself /MISSION STATEMENT
INSET DAY – Come and See – plans, driver words
Come and See For Yourself
Respond
CAFOD
With you Always
Come and See For Yourself/ Formal Assessments
Bishop Tom’s visit/opening of outdoor prayer space.
Easter Service
Come and See For Yourself
RE Cluster Meeting - updates
Come and See For Yourself/ Updates
Formal Assessments
Pat Peel Planning
INSET - Co-ordinator updates
RE displays/Christmas
Advent Service
Come and See For Yourself
Judaism
Floorbooks/Respond
Come and See For Yourself
RE BOOKS and Plans Monitoring
Come and See For Yourself
INSET – updates and information
School Masses Throughout the year
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
1.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£200
£0
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GUIDANCE TO PARENTS
Please give details of guidance for parents, e.g. talks, workshops, open evenings, newsletters, related
to the Catholic Life of the school or curriculum Religious Education or Relationships and Sex
Education.
CURRENT ACADEMIC YEAR
Date Content No. of Hours Cost
28
LAST ACADEMIC YEAR
CONSULTATION WITH PARENTS
Please give details of consultation with parents with regard to the Catholic Life of the school,
Religious Education and Relationships and Sex Education.
Various
Sept 18/
Jan 19
April 19
Dec 18
Nov 18
Feb 19
With You Always Sacramental letters
Come and See Termly Newsletters
RSE information to parents
Parents evenings x2
N/A
N/A
0.5
6.0
£0
£0
£0
Staff time
Date Content No of Hours Cost
Various
Sept 17
January 18
April 18
Dec 18
March 19
July 17
With You Always letters and meetings
Come and See termly newsletter
Parent’s evenings x2
Annual Report
1 1.0
0.5
6 hours
Many
£0
£0
Staff time
INSET Day Devoted to
Report Writing
Date Area of Consultation Outcomes
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COLLECTIVE WORSHIP
Please give details (start and end times) of the provision of Acts of Collective Worship whether whole school or in other grouping for all year groups.
