Quality of education:

• Intent: Curriculum is ambitious and gives all learners the knowledge and cultural capital they need to succeed in life; the curriculum is coherently planned and sequenced; same ambitions for all learners; learners study full curriculum. 

• Implementation: Teachers have good subject knowledge with support from leaders; teachers present subjects clearly and identify misconceptions; taught to remember in the long term; use assessment effectively; environment, resources, and materials all conducive to positive learning; rigorous teaching of reading, mentioning reading for pleasure and phonics. 

• Impact: Effective learning across the curriculum (where relevant, this is reflected in test results; learners ready for the next phase in life; learner read widely). 

Behaviour and attitudes:

• High expectations; positive attitudes: show resilience 

• High attendance and punctual 

• Positive, respectful relationships: learners feel safe 

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Personal development: 

• The curriculum extends beyond the academic, technical or vocational 

• The curriculum covers pupil wellbeing 

• Prepares learners for the next steps 

• Prepares them for life in modern Britain – British values 

Leadership and Management:

• Clear, ambitious vision 

• Improve staff’s subject, pedagogical and pedagogical content knowledge 

• Aim to ensure all learners finish school: avoid off-rolling 

• Engage with learners and community 

• Engage with staff- help manage workload 

• Protect staff from bullying 

• Governors: have a clear vision and hold leaders to account; ensure fulfilling statutory duties 

• Effective and comprehensive safeguarding procedure 

Arrangement for different types of provision 

(This section mainly links to other guidance):

• Early Years 

• Non-Association Independent Schools 

• Schools with early years settings 

• Schools with sixth forms 

• Settings with residential and boarding provision 

• Further education and skills provision