Succeeding against the odds
Description
Why do some schools excel against the odds where others struggle? Middleton Technology School in Rochdale serves one of the country's poorest communities but despite its challenging circumstances it has consistently been rated as "outstanding" by Ofsted and enjoys an excellent reputation as one of the top achieving schools in the country. Staff and students set out what they believe to be the reasons behind the school's success: 1. Consistent student routines 2. Quality teaching and learning3. Effective leadership at all levels 4. Supportive professional development 5. Inclusive pastoral care.Each of these five areas is explored to reveal exactly what the school is doing to ensure it provides the very highest quality of education for all its students.
Runtime
36 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
2009
Database
Alexander Street
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