Mobilise Grantham Additional Needs Fellowship Thursday 2 nd

Mobilise Grantham Additional Needs Fellowship Thursday 2 nd November 2017 Rachel Smith

Feedback and Marking Champions • Someone who can mark in every class from Early Years to 6 th Form through PMLD, MLD and EBD • A ‘real life’ TA! Someone who understands what TA 1’s are going through • Effective use of TA’s across the 2 sites • In house training via communication with Class Leads and SBL

Potential Barriers • Quality designated time with teacher • Expectations of teaching assistants • Understanding needs of children and young people in terms of next steps and progression • Lack of training

What Ofsted looked for… • We are very proud to have recently received an Outstanding grade at both GANF schools. Sandon 14 th June 2017 Ambergate 27 th June 2017 How communication methods are used to give verbal feedback. Use of symbols/Makaton/visual rewards and praise. Focussed on the marking policy and ensured use of marking that made an impact. Rigorous process to ensure marking was done properly – looked for proof of work analysis forms Looked for evidence of verbal feedback, use of marking key and next steps. Much less on marking and feedback agenda at Sandon but quick glances at Tapestry and books to see progression and opportunities to progress. Clear evidence of progress: How feedback and marking influence assessment and next steps – opportunities for children to meet next steps in books/Tapestry. Rigorous process to ensure marking was done properly – looked for proof of work analysis forms

• https: //www. ted. com/talks/bill_gates_teache rs_need_real_feedback#t-106787 up to 1. 25. • https: //www. ted. com/talks/rita_pierson_ever y_kid_needs_a_champion#t-267716 from 6. 11