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
'This review really allowed us to confront what we knew but perhaps had not acknowledged clearly enough. It will now be the basis of a whole school QFT focus ....'
- Headteacher, Secondary
'Easy to talk to but equally we feel challenged which is a good thing! The strategic plan has given us a clear structure'
- Principal - SEN Setting
'... a thorough process which was supportive and encouraged reflection. JG was warm and supportive. He listened well and made thoughtful contributions..'
- Headteacher, Secondary
'It was a very positive day, insightful and enabled me to reflect on my own practice as well as exploring the rationale and strategy behind the practice in place at [the school]. It was a pleasure to work alongside Jon and to learn from him, understanding the craft of reviewing to elicit authentic, transparent and thoughtful information from the staff team at the school.'
