Pupil Progress Meetings Observation

On 3 January 2017, I was one of a number of governors who attended pupil progress meetings to observe planning discussions for pupils in Years 3, 4 and 6. Each year group discussion took place in the context of overall progress and attainment data for the cohort. I was impressed by the detailed knowledge that both class teachers and the senior leadership team demonstrated about individual pupils, their barriers to learning and contextual information. Where it was agreed additional support was required, the benefits of different intervention plans were discussed and personalised support plans were agreed, with clear time frames and actions for specific teachers. All those present demonstrated the school’s high ambitions for all pupils, along with detailed analysis of the data and considered assessment of the most effective response. I came away convinced that holding these meeting every half term will ensure that all pupils are supported to achieve to the best of their ability, and that any issues or difficulties can be quickly addressed.