Order of Suitability
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The minutes of the February meeting of the headteachers' working group on admissions have eventually been published.
http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/schools/leade ... _group.asp
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On the Order of Suitability they read as follows:
Reinstatement of Order of Suitability.
There was much discussion regarding this matter with a wide-ranging set of views represented. It was recognised that greater clarity would be beneficial in the headteacher's handbook to ensure that by following it written communication between schools and appeals panels will be even clearer both on the Headteacher's summary sheet and on the Order of Suitability, which will be retained for a further year but will continue to be reviewed. DM and PH agreed to bring a revised model back to the next meeting for discussion. DM will also review the opportunity for and advisability of setting up a ' training session for new headteachers' regarding this.
http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/schools/leade ... _group.asp
(Microsoft Word needed)
On the Order of Suitability they read as follows:
Reinstatement of Order of Suitability.
There was much discussion regarding this matter with a wide-ranging set of views represented. It was recognised that greater clarity would be beneficial in the headteacher's handbook to ensure that by following it written communication between schools and appeals panels will be even clearer both on the Headteacher's summary sheet and on the Order of Suitability, which will be retained for a further year but will continue to be reviewed. DM and PH agreed to bring a revised model back to the next meeting for discussion. DM will also review the opportunity for and advisability of setting up a ' training session for new headteachers' regarding this.
Etienne
revised headteachers' 11+ manual
Have just been browsing the latest version of the headteachers' 11+ manual.
Following on from the 2005/06 discussion about the Order of Suitability here and in other threads, where I was rather critical of the practice in some junior schools, I think Bucks are to be congratulated on now tightening up the system and trying to get a more uniform and consistent approach on the part of headteachers.
Anyone interested in the Order of Suitability (which is produced at every 11+ selection appeal, and can be vital evidence) might like to read B13, pages 18 onwards:
http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/schools/docum ... 1_plus.pdf
I recall Patricia praising Bucks for the amount of information they publish on their website. I second that.
Following on from the 2005/06 discussion about the Order of Suitability here and in other threads, where I was rather critical of the practice in some junior schools, I think Bucks are to be congratulated on now tightening up the system and trying to get a more uniform and consistent approach on the part of headteachers.
Anyone interested in the Order of Suitability (which is produced at every 11+ selection appeal, and can be vital evidence) might like to read B13, pages 18 onwards:
http://www.buckscc.gov.uk/schools/docum ... 1_plus.pdf
I recall Patricia praising Bucks for the amount of information they publish on their website. I second that.
Etienne
