ࡱ> rtqM .bjbj== `WW*l8888888LXXXXtL302///////$e1 3~/8"/)88/))) 88/)/))&:*,88>+x 0L X * >+t0030*R4X4>+)LL8888 Application for Lead Department Status 19th March 2003 - Geography  Huntcliff School Mrs R. Headdon (Headteacher) Mr A. Mansfield (Head of Department) Geography is a gateway to knowledge & understanding of the worlds peoples, environments and resources. Through which students are encouraged to develop a sense of wonder, and to experience the excitement, of discovering our planet and its peoples. To encourage exploration and appreciation of different cultures and thereby gain a better understanding and respect for our societys values and attitudes. To recognise that we live on a beautiful but finite planet, vulnerable to all human activities, the future of which will be determined by our individual and group actions today. Lead Department: Geography STANDARD 1 Attainment and ProgressCRITERIA 1a Pupils attainment is good in relation to the performance of similar schools 1b Pupils make better than average progress over the key stages 1c Examination standards in the subject are as good as or better than in other subjects within the school State how criteria have been metEvidence Base1a By achieving A*-C grades higher than other schools in the Redcar & Cleveland area. (A*-C) 1999 83.3%, 2000 - 76%, 2001 78% (5A*-C) Huntcliff 63%, R&C 49%, England 52%Redcar & Cleveland LEA Target Setting Information 2001 OFTED Report 2002 1b Huntcliffs Value added is 101.5 for 2002 (second highest in the region) OFTED report cites very good achievement between pupils entering the school and reaching the age of 14. DFES Performance Tables (national statistics) OFTED Report 2002 1c In last 4 year residuals are as good as and better in comparison to other subjects within the school.Examination reports OFSTED Report 2002 Key Strengths Consistently high GCSE results over the past seven years. This is especially the case with Boys attainment which last year bucked the national trend. Consistently achieving predicted or above predicted grades based on KS3 results. More than 50% uptake of year group from KS3-KS4. Very small number of students do not take GCSE.SIGNEDDATE STANDARD 2 TeachingCRITERIA 2a High quality learning is experienced by all pupils 2b There is a high proportion of good and very good teaching in the department 2c The quality of all teaching is satisfactory or better State how criteria have been metEvidence Base2a Development of Fieldwork for each year group in school is central to the departments teaching using local/national/international resources. Enquiries are student led GCSE enquire student information guide High Quality Lessons Differentiation Wide Range of Resources Y7 Danby Moors, Y8 Saltburn River Walk, Y9 Whitby, Y7/8/9 Holland, GCSE Lake District, Barcelona, G&T GCSE London Pupils work and individual enquiries based on field work OFSTED Report Material in Dept. Pupils work AV & ICT Resources2b Consistently high standard shown Well above average (a) in geography Observations of well resourced and delivered lessons Classroom displaysOFSTED Report 1997 &2002 Performance management Classroom displays2c Clear schemes of work, pupils work, classroom displays and effective use of ICT Performance Management High Uptake at KS4 demonstrates success and popularity of subject,OFSTED Report 1997 & 2002 Geography Handbook, Displays Geography Internal Website, Multi-Media Projector Performance Management reviewsKey Strengths Wide use of resources including ICT, strong emphasis on fieldwork, monitoring and assessment of student performance, high expectations and standards, high levels of motivation, strong teacher/pupil relationship, pleasant working environment.SIGNEDDATE STANDARD 1 Attainment and ProgressCRITERIA The Head of Department 3a Provides a clear philosophy and direction for the department 3b Is an effective leader in supporting, developing, monitoring and motivating teaching and support staff 3c Ensures that the department plans well; and uses the outcomes of evaluation to improve the work of the department 3d Ensures that the department collects and analyses the information and uses it to improve pupil performance 3e Ensures effective teaching of the subject and learning within the subject 3f Ensures that the organisation of curriculum and assessment are efficient and effective State how criteria have been metEvidence Base3a Shown through success of the department (results), through introduction of new initiatives (Beacon School, Comenius)Departmental Handbook, OFSTED Report, Performance Management Reviewsand3b Links to Durham University (ITT), successful integration of NQT staff, Very High expectations shared through the departmentITT students (over 12) successfully completed PGCE training, Good observation system, good GCSE results, OFSTED Report3c Annual Review, Targets Set and annual report (Departmental Development Plan) as well as line manager review (Deputy Head)DDP, OFSTED Report3d Review of KS3/4 results, weekly marking, module tests, individual studies in each year. Dynamic system of results collectionResults, Mark books, Targets, statistical analysis, OFSTED Report3e Observations, Performance management, review sessions, weekly staff meetingsObservation schedules, Performance management review sheets, OFSTED Report3f Clear Schemes of work, weekly/monthly/annual review of progress. Implementation and marking of regular homework, coursework, modular tests and year tests. Preparation with staff for Parental consultation.Results, Coursework, Mark book, statistical analysis, OFSTED ReportKey Strengths Excellent geographer, strong leadership, motivational skills, good delegation skills, high expectations, clear guidelines, resourceful, good teacher, open to new ideas, effective administrationSIGNEDDATE STANDARD 3 Leadership and ManagementCRITERIA 3g Ensures that the administration of the department, including the use of resources and safety procedures, are efficient and effective 3h Members of the department demonstrate a key role in: the management of the department; the development of the curriculum; the evaluation of performance; and the departmental ethos 3i The department makes an effective contribution to school development and to the life of the school State how criteria have been metEvidence Base3g Risk Assessment available to all, reviews of Health and Safety. Effective communication between staff members on the use of resources. Effective use of support staffRisk Assessments, OFSTED Report3h Development of KS3, Monitoring or assessment, recording and reporting, Implementation of ICT strategy, developing new levelling criteria at KS3, Database analysis and evaluation of results.Performance Management, Mark book and results, Departmental review Pupil data statistical analysis 3i Residential Field Work Paris, Amsterdam & Barcelona, International Links - Comenius (Central Bureau) Project linking with 3 other schools in Europe (Spain/Italy/Sweden) Student Fieldwork booklets and handbook, Central Bureau ReportKey Strengths Strong ethos that recognises the contribution that geography makes to the full development of the pupil. Administration system, full and frank discussions of all issues (official and unofficial). Willingness of all staff to contribute to the development of the department and the school. Very high departmental standards are central. Key recognition of the importance of pupil/staff relationships. Keen to undertake new initiatives as a department. Many cross-curricular links with other academic areas.SIGNEDDATE STANDARD 4 CurriculumCRITERIA 4a The curriculum is well matched to the diverse needs of the pupils 4b The subject is enhanced by wider aspects of provision State how criteria have been metEvidence Base4a Local/National/International elements to schemes of work. ICT/Literacy/Numeracy/Citizenship/Sustainability included to enrich. Field Work experiences at local/national/international in KS3/4 accessing a richer resource to meet the diverse needs of pupils Coursework enquiries developed at KS3 which gives pupils the skills to choose and develop their own enquiry base at GCSE (Student led approach is unique) Schemes of work Resources (Books, CD-Roms) Field work undertaken GCSE Coursework and examiners comments (FB1)4b Educational enhancement for G&T students through urban studies field work residential in London (Regeneration/Docklands Redevelopment/Transport/Gentrification/Tourism/Tate Modern/London Eye/Life Skills/Citizenship/PSHE) Wide range of AV & ICT Provision Investment in wide range of textbooks Extra Curricular Field work Paris/Barcelona/Amsterdam Investment in resources for SEN and development of own differentiated work (worksheets/word frames)Power Point Pupil presentation & Brochure In department Pupil work booklets In departmentKey Strengths We perceive our key strengths to be our wide range of resources (ICT, Videos, Textbooks), resources developed in-house, GCSE student led fieldwork and local/national/international element to the department with schemes of work and fieldwork provision.SIGNEDDATE STANDARD Capacity to work in a development rule with other schoolsCRITERIA 5a The department works successfully in a development role 5b The department has the capacity to use their identified strengths with other Geography Departments State how criteria have been metEvidence Base5a Strong links with Durham University (ITT), diagnostic and full teaching practice, during last seven years. Members of the dept have developed the role of mentor for ITT (regular courses undertaken with the university) Developed course under Beacon school Status for Geography ITT cohort from Durham University to participate in and learn how to run successful overseas fieldwork (resulted in overseas fieldwork handbook being written) Support and mentor successful NQTs in the dept. Cross-curricular links developed to encourage and educate fieldwork in other academic areas (Art, Science, Music, It, Pe) Cross-curricular links established and enriched through international meetings resulting from Comenius initiative. Durham University, Successful student graduate teachers, Beacon School documentation, Overseas fieldwork handbook, student fieldwork booklets, Resource development for partnership departments, new fieldwork developments for department eg. Art trip to New York5b Links to Bydales School to assist in the development and purchase of new resources for Geography Dept. 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