Following our positive Ofsted inspection in 2017 we were keen to continue to drive improvements, especially to have a cohesive system in place to develop our strategic aims and development plans across education, therapy and care provided at St Rose’s for students with physical disabilities and complex health needs.
Jon was recommended as someone who might be able to support us, and we were lucky enough to engage his services in 2018.
At the beginning he listened to what we wanted and was able to translate our thoughts into a Strategic Plan and corresponding development plans. This has grown over the last 5 years and we now have a clear process that our self-evaluation feeds into as well as performance reviews for all staff. He has helped us to work with education, therapy and care staff to quality assure our offer.
As well as this he has helped us to focus our governance and has provided support and training to our governing body.
Jon has supported us to keep up to date with changes in legislation and continues to suggest ways that we can make improvements.
He continues to challenge us during each visit and there is no doubt that the quality of what we do has improved as a result. This was borne out in a recent care inspection when we received outstanding for leadership and management.
We appreciate the approach he takes which is collaborative and non-threatening and supportive, allowing us to develop processes and strategy.
- Principal
"[Backdrop] was excellent – very easy to work with, humorous and insightful – thanks."
- Headteacher, Middle School
'[Backdrop] has provided me with valuable guidance in how to raise attainment of PP children in our school. [Their] advice has been incredibly important in shaping our PP policies and plans, giving us a solid base on which to build on.' (Pupil Premium Review)
- Primary Assistant Headteacher and PP lead
'I enjoyed working with Jon. He balanced listening with questioning...to gain clarity and to help me to move forward...I am clearer on my development path [he] has given me useful key strategies to help me on the way. Thank you for all your support Jon!'
- Coachee - Deputy Headteacher
'All expectations were met and exceeded significantly.
