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Welcome
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Long Mead is a well-resourced single form entry school, set in beautiful grounds that support the delivery of a rich broad and balanced curriculum. The school takes pride in providing a caring and friendly community where staff, pupils, parents and governors work collaboratively to provide an environment where each child is able to fulfil their potential.
Tonbridge Federation Governing Body Vision & Values
Aspiring to be outstanding.
* We review, question and check the schools’ self-evaluations to ensure they are robust, challenging and aspirational.
* We externally validate the schools’ self-assessment at least once a year, including safeguarding.
Our schools are tolerant and inclusive places where every child and member of staff has the right to be safe, happy, respected and receive equality of opportunity.
* We request surveys and meetings with stakeholders.
* We receive and challenge information from Senior Leaders about any incidents of discrimination.
* We ensure our schools are both physically and emotionally safe places by challenging Senior Leaders, visiting and speaking to stakeholders.
Every child achieves their best academically and socially.
* We receive an annual report on external exam results and analysis of current progress which is challenged.
* We check that teaching is personalised, rigorous, challenging and intellectually engaging.
* We review the curriculum to ensure it is meeting the needs of learners.
* We monitor attendance, behaviour incidents and participation to ensure all children are fully engaged.
Disadvantaged children are given the best possible opportunities.
* We have appointed a Governor with responsibility for disadvantaged children.
* We require high expectations and aspirations for all disadvantaged children.
* We scrutinise the annual report on the use and impact of Pupil Premium funding.
* We challenge data on outcomes, attendance and behaviour for disadvantaged children.
* We investigate the range of opportunities available to build social and cultural capital.
Providing the edge.
* We monitor the unique set of opportunities provided, and curriculum offered, to prepare every child well for their future.
* We find out if stakeholders are satisfied with the opportunities available.
Developing leadership, character and British values.
* We check how students and staff are being supported to develop their leadership.
* We monitor the provision for Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Education.
* We investigate how character and strong values are developed.
* We check to ensure any radicalisation or extremism is effectively tackled.
* We monitor the appraisal policy to ensure its effectiveness.
Preparing for the future
* We are building capacity, anticipating challenges, minimising risks and developing personnel.
* We monitor policies, finance, staff development and appraisal.
* We attend training to keep ourselves informed of changes and challenges ahead.
* We ensure all children are well prepared through the information, advice and guidance they receive.
Elizabeth Alexander
Head of School