News Praise for school support staff
Vermuyden School has been commended for its support staff in a recent inspection.
An inspector recently visited the school to look at the impact of its support staff, known as the reformed workforce, which is the term given to anyone working at or with the school who is not a qualified teacher.
It covers staff who are responsible for tasks such as collating reports, chasing up absences and putting up displays, which allows teachers to concentrate on teaching.
The overall effectiveness of Vermuyden's support staff was judged to be good.
In her letter, inspector Ann Wallis said: "Members of thea reformed workforce contribute significantly to improving pupils' personal development and well-being by providing targeted support, particularly for the most vulnerable pupils.
"Pupils interviewed felt they were listened to and given valuable support to remain in the classroom so they could complete their education and achieve well."
She also found that cover supervisors ensured that pupils continued to make progress and behaved well in lessons when staff are absent.
"Members of the reformed workforce contribute well to an alternative curriculum that is carefully matched to the needs of lower attainers and those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities," she stated.
Under 'leadership and management' of the workforce, Ms Wallis found that head teacher Anne McErlane and the other senior leaders were "very enthusiastic" about the benefits of the workforce, and clearly appreciated its work.
In turn, morale among the workforce was high.
Areas for improvement included making sure performance management procedures were implemented consistently, and systems to monitor the impact of the workforce on pupils' learning were developed.
Miss McErlane said she was "really pleased" with the result of 'good', which is just one below the highest grading of 'outstanding'.
Pictured above are Claire Orange, Ann Waterhouse, Jill Bristow, Sarah Thurlow, Sarah Champion and Caroline Trathan. (22-11-50 GT)
Published on 22nd November 2007 in News.
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