Middlefield Community Primary School, Liverpool, demonstrates how whole school structures helped them to radically improve results and finish 15th nationally in the 2007 value-added tables. Headteacher Paula Judd has flattened the leadership structure, appointing a senior leadership team instead of a deputy to ensure every staff member is accountable for their pupils. Assessment co-ordinator Margaret Hunter uses highly structured class profiles and ensures KS2 assessment procedures are implemented throughout the whole school. Year 5/6 teacher Karen Crichton leads an afternoon writing group where targets are shared with pupils to encourage them to become involved in their own learning. And at a parent coffee morning, learning mentor Donna Clarke is able to build a relationship with parents, whilst raising any issues in an open and relaxed environment.

Video Series: Improving Value-Added SATs
Release Date 2008