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You said - We did
These are some of the changes we have introduced following your feedback
You said |
We did |
We appreciate the focus on Teacher Workload as part of Core Visits 2 |
ERW drove a national initiative in conjunction with Estyn and Welsh Government to develop national guidelines for teachers and headteachers. |
ERW should consider moving at pace to deliver something tangible that addresses 'workload'. Workload (and the wellbeing of practitioners) is a major concern that is widely shared.
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ERW drove a national initiative in conjunction with Estyn and Welsh Government to develop national guidelines for teachers and headteachers. |
Schools wanted more support on quality assuring teaching |
Changed the focus of Support Visits 2 and 3 to focus on learning and teaching and supporting schools to improve these aspects. |
Wanted a bespoke approach to visits |
2nd and 3rd School Support Visits in 2017-18 will be planned according to the school’s current self-evaluation. |
Not sure if a differentiated approach to schools worked effectively |
All schools will receive a minimum of three Core Support Visits in 2017-18 |
Wanted change in CV1 |
More emphasis will be placed on knowing and understanding schools well throughout the year rather than focusing solely on data. |
We support the Leader of Learning model |
This model is currently being rolled out across the region. |
You wanted more stability as far as Challenge Advisers and their designated schools. |
Stability is a core principle in our School Support Visits guidance for 2017-18 |
ERW should consider establishing a single weekly email that collects updates or messages that might otherwise be sent separately |
Business email now being sent from ERW Senior Leadership directly to Headteachers. Alternative Newsletter also being sent out. |
ERW should consider moving at pace to deliver Dolen |
Dolen sharing of best practice tool now active and will be launched in Headteacher meetings during Autumn 2017. |
ERW website is not effective |
New website now in place since September 2017 |
Newly appointed head teachers should receive a welcome pack from ERW. |
Training and resources for new headteachers now being provided on an annual basis. |