Year 6 Pupils’ Inspection Report
18th-19th June 2018
Type of school: Primary
School Category: Community
Age range of pupils: 4-11
Number on roll: 453: (222 girls and 231 boys)
Chair: Mr. Antony Morris
Headteacher: Mrs. Ruth Perry
Assistant Headteacher FS/ KS1: Mrs Clare Jones-King
Assistant Headteacher KS2: Mrs Annie Hanson
Previous children’s inspection: July 2017
School Address: Hemdean Road, Caversham, READING, RG4 7RA
Telephone: 0118 937 5454
Fax: 0118 901 5456
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Names: Oscar B, Luca P, Melissa D, Eleana M, Alina K, Seb E, Henry K, Emma P,
Emma G, Sofia O’S, Georgie G, Megan W and Millie J-G.
Introduction:
The Children’s Inspection Team was made up of 13 pupils from Year 6 who have
represented their classes on the School Council in the time they have been at
Caversham Primary School.
Y6 pupils carried out a review of pupil learning across the school.
The present School Council was interviewed as well as a selection of parents, School
Leaders and School Governors to get a clear picture of the school.
Roughly 32 lessons, assemblies and playtimes were observed covering all areas of the
curriculum as well as behaviour and Safety observations at breaktime. The schools’
Breakfast and After School Club provision was also observed.
The pupils saw lessons from Reception to Year 5 and subjects that were their
interests.
The pupils conducted observations in pairs- focusing on the quality of learning
Lessons were observed on Monday and Tuesday and the report was written
collaboratively.
Focus areas:
Pupils’ Behaviour and Safety in the school
Quality of Leadership in and Management of the school
Achievement of pupils at the school
The Quality of Teaching and Learning in the school
Parents and pupils completed an annual evaluation survey.
Stakeholders were interviewed as part of the process.
The final report was ready to be published on the school website on Friday 29th June
2018.
Context:
This large over-subscribed school of 455 pupils serves pupils from a wide area.
Roughly 5% speak English as an additional language and these languages are
celebrated through Language of the moment and events like Languages Day. Children
are admitted to the Reception classes in September of the academic year in which
they reach their fifth birthday. The school has gained a number of awards including
Artsmark Gold (for 3rd time) and the Level 2 UNICEF Rights Respecting School award
where people’s rights and responsibilities are recognised. It is also a St. John
Ambulance award school (June 2012). The school also received the British Council
International Award in 2013.
Last Inspection findings June 2017:
The things we thought were good:
Pupils engaged well in class
Children feel safe
Children enjoy school
Good length of school day
Staff work very hard to make sure every child is safe
Teachers have clearly planned out lessons
Children not afraid to ask for help
Good sports facilities
Deal with bullying efficiently
Have a range of different lessons
The things we think could be improved:
Need more space
When it is hot, children could have ‘hot play’
Could have air-conditioning
More active lessons
Blinds throughout school
More Bluetooth keyboards
More Drama classes
Bring back free fruit trolley for break time
Every Child Matters outcomes
Key outcomes of Every Child Matters
Being healthy
Understanding how to be healthy
Learning about dangers to health
Helping pupils eat and drink healthily in school
Pupils taking physical exercise
Team sports and extra-curricular activities
Staying safe
Preventing bullying
Making sure our school is secure
Health and safety hazards
Teaching pupils about dangers
Enjoying and achieving
How can lessons be more enjoyable?
How can pupils make better progress?
Making a positive contribution
Pupils helping in the school and taking more responsibility
Pupils supporting each other
Helping in the community
Raising money for charity
Economic well-being
Learning about the world of work
Learning how to handle money
Learning skills for later life, like working in teams
Learning about enterprise and businesses in the community
Pupils evaluating the curriculum Discussion with School Council
Questions asked:
1. The curriculum meets pupils’ needs and helps them to achieve their ambitions
What do you want to be? What skills does the school equip you with to get a job?
Actor- school plays freeze frames in lessons.
2. The curriculum provides a wide range of learning experiences
What have you enjoyed doing at school this year?
Art- sewing insects
3. There is a wide choice of options
Choice in subjects, ways to record, activities
Yes, there many clubs for children to take part in.
4. All pupils have equal opportunities to access the curriculum
Are there things you are not able to do?
Not enough time on the Adventure Playground.
Lower years can’t do football during lunch.
5. Subject teachers explain the curriculum carefully to pupils
Do you always understand?
Yes-8 No-2
6. All subjects help pupils to develop their literacy and numeracy skills
Measuring, scales, graphs in Science. Writing in History, etc
Yes, the teachers try to mix subjects into things that they are teaching.
7. All subjects help pupils to develop their ICT skills
ICT across the curriculum- taking photos, recording each other, graphs
Only some lessons.
8. The curriculum teaches pupils about dangers and how to stay safe
Anti-Bullying, Anti-Smoking, Road Safety, Drugs, Stranger Danger
Yes, the life bus and SHARE teach pupils about that.
9. The curriculum helps pupils understand how to live healthily
Healthy lunchboxes, PSHE- balanced meal, free fruit
Yes. PE, Plant Competition, Share, life bus, cooking and the fruit trolley could be
reintroduced.
10. There are many opportunities to be physically active- 2 hours per week+
Sports day, competitions, clubs, sport at break and lunch and wake up shake up.
11. There is a wide range of extra-curricular activities- clubs, visits
Yes but the infants would like more clubs.
12. Lots of pupils participate in extra-curricular activities
Yes many pupils take part and enjoy these clubs.
13. Pupils are taught about business and the economy-
Fairtrade, careers day, enterprise and the school bank
14. Pupils are taught how to manage money
Yes, KS2 do enterprise and budgeting in maths.
15. The curriculum teaches pupils about different societies and cultures
Global Citizens, RE, cultures, faiths, visits to synagogues, visitors to school
The school council meets in the IT Suite every Tuesday morning at 8.15am with
the Headteacher or a member of the School Leadership Team.
Caversham Primary Student Survey 2018
Question
number Question
Strongly
agree Agree Disagree
Strongly
disagree
Total
responses
1 I am happy at
school.
2 I feel safe at
school.
3 I am making good
progress at school.
4 I am well looked
after at school.
5 I am taught well at
school.
6 I am set
appropriate
homework for my
age.
7 Schools make sure
all pupils are well
behaved.
8 School deals
effectively with
bullying.
9 School is well led
and managed.
10 School responds
well to any concerns
I raise.
11 I receive valuable
information about
my progress.
12 Would you
recommend this
school to another
child?
Interview with the Headteacher
1. Why did you decide to teach at Caversham Primary School?
2. What made you think you could be head teacher?
3. Have you ever applied to be head teacher before?
4. What year groups had you taught?
5. Have you ever taught at any other schools?
6. Where would you go after Caversham Primary?
7. Do you have any ambitions after being head?
8. What do you think this school is good at?
9. What do you think this school can improve at?
10. What did you coordinate whilst you were a teacher at CPS?
11. How long had you been a teacher before you became to be the head?
12. What responsibilities do you have in the school?
Caversham Primary School has a clear vision and values based on Every Child Matters.
The school has agreed Core Values: Compassion, Enthusiasm, Cooperation,
Determination and Respect. This is at the centre of everything the school does.
This is communicated to everyone in the school and is very evident in the positive ethos
of the school.
Mrs Perry
1. Why did you want this job?
A. I have never been a head and I’ve worked here for 4 years so
when the opportunity came I took it.
2. If you had all the money in the world what would you spend it
on for the school?
A. Completely rebuild, cookery room, music room and a place that
were children could do group work.
3. Do you think we need to improve anything in our school?
A. The behaviour between students.
4. Do you enjoy this job and why?
A.I enjoy this job very much as there is something new every day.
5. Do you think the school addresses bulling well?
A. We are aware of a lot of bulling and we address most of it. We
can’t stop all of it but we are stopping as much as possible.
6. Are you planning to renovate the school?
A. Yes. We would like to build another story but we do not have
enough money. We are bringing some small equipment such as a
table tennis court. We are also renovating the boys’ toilets.
7. If you could choose any job in the world what would you
choose?
A. I would have worked in the police force and had become a
detective.
8. When did you become head teacher of the school?
A. 2010
9. Are you proud of this school?
A. Yes very much.
10. And finally would you recommend this job to somebody?
A. Yes 100%.
Interview with Mrs Jones-King: Head of EYFS & KS1
Q: How long have you been teaching for?
A: 11 years, 5 years at Caversham Primary.
Q: Who inspired you to become deputy head?
A: In year two my school burnt down so we had a 9 week summer holiday. I made
a school at home where I taught my friends.
Q: Would you want to be head teacher?
A: Yes, but in a small school in a little village in the countryside.
Q: What made you want to be a deputy head?
A: I wanted to be a EYFS leader which is for young ones at the school .I was
teaching there for three years then an opportunity came for me to be an
assistant head and I took it.
Q: How long have you been deputing?
A: I have been deputy 1 year.
Q: Who inspired you to become deputy head?
A: When I was 6 years old, in year 2, my school burnt down and 3 weeks extra
to our 6 week summer holiday and I made a school at home where I taught my
friends.
Q: How long have you been teaching overall?
A: 11 years. 9 at other schools and 2 at this school.
Q: Do you enjoy your job?
A: Yes I love it I have never had the Monday morning feeling which I am very
proud of.
Q: What made you want to be a deputy head?
A: Because I wanted to help make big decisions and work as part of a
good team.
Mrs Hanson interview
1. How long have you been at Caversham Primary School?
A. 3 years.
2. How long have you been teaching?
A. 10 years.
3. Do you like your job as Assistant Head?
A. I love it no day is ever the same, so many things to keep busy.
4. What’s your favourite lesson to teach?
A. I enjoy teaching maths but I like teaching everything.
5. Do you like it here at Caversham Primary School?
A. Yes I love it. I love working with the parents, pupils, teachers.
I’m proud of everybody.
6. If the school had limitless money what would you like to spend
it on?
A. Bigger classrooms, more teachers, more rooms for different
things (art room), smaller classes.
7. Would you recommend Caversham Primary School for people
to teach at?
A. Yes it’s a brilliant place to work at.
8. Why did you choose to come to Caversham Primary School?
A. Because I wanted to make a difference and I the fact it was a
rights respecting school.
9. Do you feel you have contributed to the improvement of
Caversham Primary School since you’ve been here?
A. Yes, we have achieved our highest rights respecting award
while I have been here and we’ve worked as a team.
10. Why do you teach? Do you have fun?
A. Teaching is a job you have to love to do. A wonderful
opportunity I wouldn’t do anything else.
Interview with School Business Manager: Mrs Leroy Q: Do you like your job?
A: Yes I do.
Q. Why did you choose Caversham Primary to work at?
A. Because I could tell that all the staff are dedicated.
Q. Do you feel comfortable around the school site?
A. Yes.
Q. Have you had a job before?
A. Yes.
Q. What job was it?
A. Waterstones accountant.
Q. what would you rate the school on a scale of 1-10?
A. 10.
Q: What do you like about the school?
A: Pupils are willing to learn.
Q: Would you recommend the school to anybody else?
A: Yes.
SENCo: Ms Sutton Interview
What would you rate the school on a scale of 1-10?
25.
What would you improve?
More money from the local authorities so that people can have
what they need.
What do you like?
Setting, staff, students and very little problems.
Why did you choose Caversham Primary?
It’s close to where I live.
What do you do?
Help people with additional needs to make sure there
included.
Do you enjoy your job?
Definitely but sometimes it can be stressful.
What do you do to keep my mind off school?
Yoga.
Interview with Mrs Mulcahy:
Do you enjoy teaching?
Yes
What made you want to come to Caversham Primary?
I like how well organised it is
I’d heard good things
How do you think Caversham Primary’s English is at the moment?
I think it’s getting better, we have really strengthened our grammar
How would you like to see Caversham primary’s English improve in the
future?
Cross curricular writing like in history or geography
How did you become English head?
I was employed to do that job, I studied English in university
Would you recommend this school to anyone to teach here?
Yeah I really would. The staff are lovely
If the school had limitless money what would you like to see happen?
Bigger classrooms, spaces for work, TA x2,Theatre trip to London
What is your favourite lesson to teach other than English?
Art,History,ICT,DT
Whats your favourite book?
Harry Potter, Famous five
Who’s your favourite author?
Morris Gleitzman
Mr Stainthorp: Governor Interview interview
1 What does your job include?
Answer: He is responsible for the school.
2 How do you help the pupils at our school?
Answer: by keeping the school safe and making sure the
school is in good condition.
3 What made you want to work at this school?
Answer: because he wanted to make this school good. Also
his children came here.
4 What are some of the challenges for the school?
Answer: making sure of the school has enough money
5 Do you enjoy being a governor?
Answer: Yes most of the time
6 Do the pupils know who you are and what your role is at
CPS?
Answer: No as a governor
7 If you could improve one thing at this school what would it
be?
Answer: more storage space
8 If you could any other job at the school what would it be
and why?
Answer: caretaker because what they do is mostly on what he
enjoys
9 If the school had loads of money, how would you like to see
it spend?
Answer: resources like stationery
10 Why did you want to become a governor?
Answer: because his children went there.
11 Why did you carry on?
Answer: because he enjoyed it.
Interview with AJ (the caretaker) 1. When did you join?
In June 2012 I joined Caversham Primary School as a caretaker
2. Did you have any previous jobs?
When I moved to the UK in 2009 I could speak no English and
got a job as an assistant caretaker.
3. Do you mind the toilet paper being thrown
around in the bathroom?
Not really in most schools this happens- there are worse things
that could happen.
4. If the school had unlimited money what
would you do?
The school would get a better football pitch, better toilets and
more play equipment.
5. Would you move to another school?
No, it’s a nice school.
6. Do you like working here?
Yes I like working here and because I live next to my workplace this
means that I won’t get stuck in traffic.
Lucie Lawrence: Parent Governor 1. What does your job include?
A) Attending governor meetings.
2. How do you help the pupils at school?
A) By supporting them.
3. What made you want to work at this school?
A) I have children so I thought I should work at
their school
4. What are some of the challenges for schools?
A) Money
5. Do people know who you are and what your
job is?
A) Yes as I was the CPSA chairman but I am not
sure
6. If you could improve one thing at this school
what would it be?
A) Space.
7. If you had another job in the school what
would it be?
A) I would work in the office.
OUR BIG ROCKS 2017-2018
1. To develop further the school’s assessment system
2. To increase the percentage of pupils meeting Age
Related Expectation and making expected or better
progress in Writing
3. To develop further the school’s positive working
environment
The 8 key areas to drive school improvement:
In relation to the children:
The emphasis on developing the whole child;
Ensuring consistently high quality teaching and learning;
Ensuring all pupils make good or better progress;
Continually working at closing the gap.
In relation to the school culture and organisation:
Continually striving to build capacity and sustainability;
Building a culture of teamwork and collective accountability;
Ensuring high levels of staff satisfaction and fulfilment;
Strengthening partnerships within and across schools.
Caversham Primary School 2018
GOOD LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT
end of EYFS
National
LA
Caversham Primary
School
All but xx pupil passed re-screening Phonics Y2
% / Number
KS1 2018 National Results
Expected Greater Depth
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
% / Number
KS1 2018 Local Authority Results
Expected Greater Depth
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
% / Number
KS1 Caversham Primary School 2018 Results
Expected Greater Depth
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Y1 PHONICS
National
LA
Caversham Primary
School
% / Number
KS2 2018 Local Authority
Results
Greater Depth
Met the new expected standard Working at Greater Depth with the
new expected standard
Reading
Writing
Grammar, Punctuation and
Spelling
Mathematics
Combined R, W, Ma
% / Number
KS2 2018 Caversham Primary
School Results
Greater depth
Met the new expected standard Working at Greater Depth with the
new expected standard
Reading
Writing
Grammar, Punctuation and
Spelling
Mathematics
Combined R, W, Ma
Outstanding pupil results- well above national average
Extremely high ‘value added’ progress measures
% / Number
KS2 2018 National Results Greater Depth
Met the new expected standard Working at Greater Depth with the
new expected standard
Reading
Writing
Grammar, Punctuation
and Spelling
Mathematics
Combined R, W, Ma
Learning Observations
1. Pupils are well-behaved and courteous
2. Pupils respect others in the classroom and the environment
3. Pupils are willing to take turns and collaboration is good when working together
4. Pupils ask and answer questions
5. Pupils enjoy learning in the school
6. Pupils are confident in their ability to make progress
7. Pupils can think for themselves and can sustain concentration
8. Pupils are reliant on the teacher and find it difficult to work independently
9. Pupils can manage their time in order to meet deadlines
10. Pupils can select resources and equipment for their work
11. Pupils have targets for learning
12. Pupils agree that targets help them to learn
13. Pupils know what progress they are making
14. Pupils are fully involved in tasks and work at a good pace
15. Pupils have a good understanding of the learning objectives
16. Pupils make good progress against the learning objectives
Learning Crib sheet
EVIDENCE
1. Listening, paying attention to each other
2. Looking after books, pencils, etc. Let each other speak, listening. Respect others – not
laughing. Concentrating.
3. Do they get on? Does one person take control? Is there squabbling in group 1? Is anyone
left out? Taking turns?
4. Does everyone get a chance to speak? Do they ask a question? If they’re unsure? Do boys
speak more than girls? How are all pupils involved?
5. Are they having fun or mucking about? Are they getting it finished but enjoying doing it?
6. Do they know how to get on with their work? How much has been recorded? Staring into
space?
7. Work independently? Get targeted questions from the teacher?
8. Keep asking for help? Line of pupils at teacher’s desk? Too much explanation from the
teacher – task should be explained once and the pupils then get on with it. Are pupils
asking each other what they have to do? Is there copying?
9. Do they get the work finished on time? Do pupils need longer to get tasks done?
10. Do they know where to get equipment from? Are they able to name equipment and can they
use it properly?
11. Where are your targets?
12. How often do you check your targets? Does it make a difference to your work?
13. Can they tell you what they’re doing in the lesson? Have you done your best in that lesson?
If not, why not?
14. Pupils interact with the lesson, keeping on task, ‘buzz’, about the room. Can they
articulate?
15. What they are learning in that lesson.
16. Self-evaluation of lessons, pupils can talk about their success in that lesson. Did they
enjoy it? Did they learn something? Are they better at something than when they came
in?
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018
Teacher: Mrs Marden
Mrs launchbury
Observer: EP,
SOS, MJ-G
Subject: choosing
Year group:
reception
Time: 10:05 Set: Adults: 2 Number of pupils: 29
Learning Objective:
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements –
list what happens in the lesson)
They had a very friendly and good learning environment
They were very well behaved
Focused
They enjoy school
Very engaged with what they were doing
Learning about environment
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mrs Herdman Observer: SOS EP
MJG
Subject: English
Year group:
reception
Time: 9;30 Set: Adults: Mrs White Number of pupils: 30
Learning Objective:
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the
lesson)
TA busy filling soap in toilets
Good noise
Good attitude to the teacher
Room tidy
Engaged with the teacher
Carpet talk
Listen to teacher
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mrs Calvin Observer: Subject: English
Year group:
1
Time: 11:00 Set: Adults: 2 Number of pupils: 30
Learning Objective:
To use capital letters, full stops in poetry.
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
. Children sitting on the floor at the beginning of the lesson
. The class had a discussion about what they knew about poetry
. the teacher asked for hands up about what different types of poems there were
. The children had peer discussion about what they noticed about the poem
Ta worked with a group of children
The teacher used lolly sticks so that the all of the children contributed
The majority of children were engaged with book as well as liking it
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher:
Mr Crockford
Observer: E.P M.JG
S.OS
Subject: Maths
Year group:
Y3
Time: 11:00 Set: Adults: 3 Number of pupils:
31
Learning Objective:
To scale down by dividing.
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
There was peer discussion
The majority of the class was engaged on what was being said but some were easily distracted. There
was a pupil using visual aids. Busy working with a group of children. The pupils were eager to learn. There
was some swinging on chairs. The teacher was polite to students and the pupils were listening carefully to
what the teacher was saying. It was a very friendly environment conducive to learning.
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mr Brown as
cover teacher
Observer: E.P M.JG
S.OS
Subject: topic
Year group:
Y5
Time: 1 ;00 Set: Adults: 2 Number of pupils: 24
Learning Objective:
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
The class was very quiet at the beginning of the class. Mr Brown gave very clear
instructions. Around the class there was very neat and colourful displays. The classroom was
a bit messy. They had peer discussion and then went on to a class discussion. The teacher
went around the classroom and helped all students not just the front of the class. There
was some rocking on chairs but mostly well behaved during the lesson. They used hands up
for making people answer. The students were eager to learn. Some students had very good
knowledge.
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mrs Mulachy
Observer: Seb and
Henry
Subject: PE
Year group: Y5
Time: 11:18 Set: whole class Adults: only teacher Number of pupils: 30
Learning Objective: To throw a discus?
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
The teacher gave clear instructions.
The teacher asked questions to the whole class and the pupils gave good answers and learnt about physics and
aerodynamics.
The pupils gave lots of enthusiasm to try something new.
Of the students we asked they said that PE was fun and thoroughly enjoyed the exercise.
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mrs Livesey Observer: Seb, Henry Subject: maths
Year group: Y5
Time: 11:00 Set: whole class Adults: 2 Number of pupils: 29
Learning Objective:
To solve problems
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
.An interactive lesson
.The teacher just let the students get on with the work
.Everyone was engaged
.There was earlier work around the classroom
.It wasn’t just hands up
.They were very well behaved
.There was praise in marking
.There was a good understanding of the subject
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mrs Mulachy
Observer: Seb and
Henry
Subject: PE
Year group: Y5
Time: 11:18 Set: whole class Adults: only teacher Number of pupils: 30
Learning Objective: To throw a discus?
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
The teacher gave clear instructions.
The teacher asked questions to the whole class and the pupils gave good answers and learnt about physics and
aerodynamics.
The pupils gave lots of enthusiasm to trying something new.
Of the students we asked they said that PE was fun and thoroughly enjoyed the exercise.
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mrs Calvin Observer: Henry and
Seb
Subject: English
Year group: Y1
Time: 9:25 Set: Phonics group Adults: 1 Number of pupils: 29
Learning Objective: To learn phonics
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
They were very enthusiastic and well behaved
They were really enjoying themselves
There was work hung up all around the classroom
They seemed to know what to do
There was different styles of teaching like songs
The work was adequately challenging
.
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mr Brown Observer: Henry and
Seb
Subject: Computing
Year group: Y2
Time: 2:07 Set: whole class Adults: one teacher Number of pupils: 29
Learning Objective: To debug a program on the ipads about mindstorms.
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
.A very good understanding of language
.Good challenge of subject
.Enjoyable
.Good explanation
.Rewarding after good work
.People help each other to complete levels
.After playing for some time they get good and improve
.The pupils have a good understanding of the game and can explain it to others
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Miss Watt Observer: Georgie
and Megan
Subject:
English
Year group:
Year 4
Time: 02:00 Set: Adults: none Number of pupils: 28
Learning Objective:
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
Hands up / lollysticks
All class engaged
Praise
Everyone involved in the activity
Class quiet
Colourful classroom with helping posters
Correcting faults
Students listening
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mrs Hanson Observer: Georgie
and Megan
Subject: P.E Year group:
Year 4
Time: 11:25 Set: Adults: 1 Number of pupils: 31
Learning Objective: cricket
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
Fun
Enthusiastic
Distracted-being silly ( backfield )
Getting into it
Co-operation
Determination
Active
Teacher keeping everyone included
Teacher in control
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mrs Mulcahy Observer: Georgie
and Megan
Subject: Spelling and English
Year group:
Year 5
Time: 9:40 Set: Adults: none Number of pupils: 28
Learning Objective: To use modal verbs.
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
Hands up
Enthusiastic teaching
Organisation
Helping posters
Fun interactive lesson
Imaginative teaching
Explains well
Pupil achievements around classroom
Keeping control of pupils
Active lesson/singing modal verbs to help them learn
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Miss Hodder
Observer: Megan Subject: Science Year group:
Y3
Time: 1:05 Set: Adults: Miss Akhtar Number of pupils:26
Learning Objective:
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
Keeping children on a tight leash
Firm not strict
Ta helping particular child
Quiet
Teacher in control
Video clip
Explained well/clear
Hands up
Not enough space on carpet
Some distractions
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mrs Alexander Observer: Megan and
Georgie
Subject: Maths Year group: Year 4
Time: 11:10 Set: Adults: None Number of pupils:28
Learning Objective: To solve a variety of mathematical problems.
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
Well behaved
Quiet chatter
Helping one child at a time
Clear instructions
Teacher in control
Firm but not strict
Reward for good behaviour
Structured lesson plan
Interactive
Imaginative teaching strategies
Not tolerating rudeness
lollysticks
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mr
Westmancoat
Observer: Megan and
Georgie
Subject: English
Year group: Year 5
Time: 10:30 Set: Adults: Trainee teacher Number of pupils:30
Learning Objective:
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
Fun atmosphere
Boosting confidence
Happy
Buzzing chat
Explained well
Enthusiasm in pupils
Hands up
Colourful classroom
Peer talk
Pupils enjoy English
Helping posters around the classroom
Discussion
Mr Westmancoat admitting he didn’t know the answer
One sometimes disruptive pupil
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mr Brown Observer: Megan and
Georgie
Subject: Maths
Year group: Year 2
Time: 11:27 Set: Adults: Mrs Andrews Number of pupils: 30
Learning Objective:
To read scales.
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
Pupil interaction
Orderly teaching
Happy atmosphere
Teacher Controlling noise
Firm but not strict
Pupil enthusiastically doing work
Peer helping
Mrs Andrews helping specific table
Good environment
Pupils enjoy maths
Activity explained well
Put in groups for their skills
Not tolerating rudeness
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mrs D’Arcy Observer: Georgie
and Megan
Subject:
Maths
Year group: Year 2
Time: 11.02 Set: Adults: Mrs Cambell Mrs
Westmancoat
Number of pupils: 30
Learning Objective: To read a scale
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
Class engaged
Progress
Gently introducing a challenge
Thought out warm up
Mrs Campbell helping specific child
Lolly sticks, hands up and class discussion
Keeping control
Boosting confidence
Helping posters
Good atmosphere
Interactive teaching
Good all-around teacher
Activity explained well
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 201 Teacher: Mrs Herdman Observer: Oscar and
Luca
Subject: Indoor PE
Year group: Reception
Time: 11:15 Set: Doves Adults: 1 Number of pupils: 29
Learning Objective: LO: To listen and follow instructions.
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
Learning that stretches are good to make sure you don’t get injured
Warming up
Playing games to encourage people
Listening well to the video that tells them what to do
Everyone joining in to the video
They are working in groups well
Good teaching ideas
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mrs Marden Observer: Oscar and
Luca
Subject: Maths
Year group: Reception
Time: 11:05 Set: Doves Adults: 3 Number of pupils: 29
Learning Objective: LO: To listen and follow instructions
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
Using proper clocks to teach time
Making sure everyone is engaged
Singing songs
Playing games
Friendly classroom
Helping with every call
Play area
Pupils listening
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mrs Grover
Observer: Oscar and
Luca
Subject: Busy bee and wake up
shake up
Year group: Y2
Time: 9:25 Set: Robins Adults: 3 Number of pupils: 28
Learning Objective: LO: To listen and follow instructions
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
Friendly environment
Very active
Most enjoy handwriting
Fun exercises
Supportive teaching
Lots of equipment
Help if needed
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mrs Lowe Observer: Oscar and
Luca
Subject: Computing
Year group: Y1
Time: 1:05 Set: Skylarks Adults: 2 Number of pupils: 30
Learning Objective: LO: To listen and follow instructions
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
They are very patient.
Concentrated on the board
Having fun by playing on 2Simple
Teaching graphs as well as computing
Enjoys computing because you get to play games
They all know what to do because the teacher tells them in class
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mr Crockford Observer: Emma G
and Melissa
Subject: English Year group: Y3
Time: 10:08 Set: Whole Class Adults: 2 extra TAs as well as
main teacher
Number of pupils:
Learning Objective:
To plan and write my own syllabic poem
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
The class were focused as soon as we entered.
There was a very, very small amount of non-related talk to the lesson during the time of when we were in there.
There was a wide range of class discussion and almost everyone was getting involved- having a chance to speak.
The teacher knew exactly what to do.
Also, the teacher could easily control the class without having to shout or get angry
Due to looking through a few of the English books, we saw that pretty much all of the pages were marked
The teacher was firm but not strict
All the work in the books was very neat
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mrs Hodder Observer: Emma G
and Melissa
Subject: English
Year group: Y3
Time: 9:25 Set: Whole class Adults: Main teacher Number of pupils: 28
Learning Objective: To plan and write my own syllabic poem.
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
As we entered the class, the atmosphere was quite quiet apart from gentle whispering that was related to the
discussion going on at the front.
Almost all the class was contributing and none of the students was messing around or were unengaged.
Finally, when we looked through some of the pupil’s English books, we noticed consistent improvement.
Also, the books were very thoroughly marked and they included lots of informative feedback for the students.
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Y5 Observer: Melissa Subject: Maths
Year group: Year 5
Time: 11:45 Set: Class-not groups
or sets
Adults:1 Number of pupils: 27
Learning Objective:
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
When we stepped into the classroom, it was very noisy however lots of the conversations were linked to the task that
had been set. A few pupils were not very interested in the lesson, and as a result were messing around. Also, some of
the talking was not related to the task. But those who were working, were very focused and engaged in their lesson.
The teacher knew what to do except seemed to struggle to have full control over the class. At the end, we asked some
of the students whether they liked maths or not and, overall, the opinions we received were mixed. Around half said
yes, half said no.
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Cricket Coach
Observer: Melissa Subject: PE Year group: Year 2
Time: 1:05 Set: Adults: 2 Number of pupils: 30
Learning Objective:
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
.Pupils were mostly concentrating although a couple were not paying attention
.Students having fun, engaged
.Excited chatter related to session
.The teacher could fairly easily get attention of the children
.
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mr Crockford Observer: E.M A,K Subject:
Math
Year group: 3 Alder
Time: 11:20 Set: Whole class Adults: Miss Petti Mrs
Haysmen
Number of pupils: 31
Learning Objective: Doubling
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
Teacher:
The teacher uses examples and gives help when needed.
Pupils believe that he is kind and his lessons are enjoyable.
T.A:
The T.A helps people 1 to 1.
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Miss Hodder Observer: E.m A.K
Subject: Math
Year group:3 Ash
Time: 11:07 Set: Whole class Adults: Mrs Gofield Number of pupils: 3
Learning Objective: Scale up by multiplying by 4 and 10
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
Teacher praises at appropriate times. Does warm ups. A
T.A Miss Schofield
Helps teacher and checks through books.
Pupils
They enjoy the work and feel like they have improved.
Asks different pupils. She gives examples and shows how to work things out.
Miss Hodder encourages pupils. Gives good level of work.
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Mrs Livesey
Observer: E.M A,K Subject:
Spelling/ Maths
Year group:
Holly class
Time: 9:25 Set: Whole class Adults: 1 Teacher Number of pupils: 2
Learning Objective: Homophones
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
There was interactive learning. The pupils put their hands up and there was good
interactive noise level. The teacher chose a variety of pupils by using lolly sticks.
The pupils were praised by Mrs Livesey and were awarded merits.
Math
Explaining rounding and after playing a game about it.
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher:
Mrs Perry
Observer:
MJ-G, SOS, EP
Subject:
Ks1 assembly
Year group:
infants
Time: 2:50 Set: Adults: Number of pupils:
Learning Objective:
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson
. As the children came in the sat down quietly
. The children listened carefully as Mrs Perry spoke
. The children were engaged with teacher although some were distracted
. Quit but some whisper
. Hands up
. Some called out
. The children listened to the story
. Some chatter but mostly listening carefully.
Caversham Primary School Assembly Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Miss Watt Observer: Megan and
Georgie
Subject: Assembly
Year group: KS2
Time: 2:50 Set: Adults: 4 Number of pupils: 270
Learning Objective:
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
Chatter coming in
Projection of voice
Open discussion/hands up
Teaching about important/current matter
Most people engaged
Children
Teaching about important/current matter
Most people engaged
Children quiet/listening
Factual
Other adults controlling misbehaving pupils
Showing videos/clips to engage the children
Children watching contently/not talking
12 people wandered in not having anywhere to sit
Over run on time
Moment of reflection
Reward/praise for being quiet
Caversham Primary School Classroom Observation Form for Y6 pupils
July 2018 Teacher: Observer: E.M
A.K
Subject: Play
Year group:
infants
Time: 10:40 Set: Adults: Number of pupils:
Learning Objective:
Lesson Observation: (Please make notes about what you see without judgements – list what happens in the lesson)
Positive interaction between pupils.
Teachers caring for students is amazing.
Teachers set rules well.
Pupils enjoy adventure playground and love the doughnut.
Children believe that they are cared well.
Monday 25th June 2018
Letter to the pupils of Caversham Primary School on the findings of the school PUPIL inspection
Y6 PUPIL INSPECTION OF CAVERSHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL, READING RG4 7RA
Dear Pupils,
We inspected your school in the week of 18th June 2018 to see what was going on in your classes. We spoke to
you, the teachers, parents, School Council and some Governors to get a fair picture of the school. We should like
to thank you and the teachers for letting us see your lessons. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. It
was really interesting to see what you were doing and listen to what you had to say.
The things we thought were good:
Sport opportunities
Good education
Competitions
Summer BBQ
Library(bus and room)
Netball shooters/hoops
Dealing with bullies
Fire drills are good when we do them
School trips
Adventure playground
Teachers know when to be strict
Teachers have humour, are fun and can take a joke
The things we think could be improved:
People using inappropriate language
Sports Day picnic(sitting with your friends and their parents)
School dinners-hygiene
Littering -having KS2 rota instead of KS1 (who don’t do anything)
Wood in the privilege rotting
Toilets (specifically the girls)
Air-con (the hall)
Christmas prizes
Football area
More fire drills, lock down
More imaginative teaching strategies to engage children and not make them bored
More drama-lessons
Spending more time in the library
We hope you enjoy reading our report. It has been really useful for Mrs. Perry as our Headteacher and we have
read through the findings with her. The Governors will discuss the main findings of the report at their next
meeting next term. The report will be put on the school website for you all to read.
Yours sincerely,
Oscar B, Luca P, Melissa D, Eleana M, Alina K, Seb E, Henry K, Emma P, Emma G, Sofia O’S, Georgie G,
Megan W and Millie J-G.