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Performance and accountability measures
Use the below resources to identify areas of improvement through quality assurance processes, policy management and self-evaluation.
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A common approach to QA across a MAT enables consistency and allows for individual school flexibility. Josephine Smith offers guidance and a template schedule for a MAT to use
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Your Optimus membership gives you access to a variety of resources to support pupils and staff. Download our plan to get started
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Holders of Tier 4 sponsorship licences can admit overseas pupils to study at their institution with a UK student visa. But how do sponsors ensure they are compliant? Julie Moktadir explains
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With the prospect of all schools becoming academies, Suzanne O’Connell finds out why one school took the decision to convert and what the process was like
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A scheme of delegation is a key document identifying decision-making in a MAT. Browne Jacobson provide an example scheme of delegation to adapt for your setting and additional guidance
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Boarding schools are responsible for the care and wellbeing of pupils 24/7. Suzanne O’Connell hears why a school upgraded its facilities and how they keep their pupils safe
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Conducting a work scrutiny as part of whole school quality assurance helps share best practice among staff. Josephine Smith provides templates to download and a suggested approach to use
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QA should consist of monitoring, evaluating and reviewing. Jo Smith provides templates and a step-by-step guide to ensure time spent on quality assurance sets the bar for staff and improves outcomes
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Warning notices are issued if there are concerns about school performance. Paul Ainsworth outlines the different warnings that are issued at various stages
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Deciding whether to set up or join a multi-academy trust? Download our guide for advice, support and guidance