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Janet Palmer
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L31 3DZ
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- I hope these observations are useful as you continue to develop PSHEE in the school. p.2
- As I explained previously, a copy of this letter will be sent to your local authority and will be published on Ofsted’s website. p.2
- It will also be available to the team for your next institutional inspection. p.2
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- Pages
- 2
- Words of findings
- 95
- shorter than usual (typical 963)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 44, typical 48
- Average sentence
- 14 words
- Next steps
- 3
- typical 2
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
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Alexandra House 33 Kingsway London WC2B 6SE T 08456 404040 F 020 7421 6855 enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk www.ofsted.gov.uk
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Mr McLoughlin Headteacher Maricourt Catholic High School Hall Lane Maghull Liverpool Merseyside L31 3DZ
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Ofsted subject survey: identifying good practice in personal, social,
Thank you for your hospitality and co-operation, and that of your staff, during my visit on to look at work in PSHEE.
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Ofsted subject survey: identifying good practice in personal, social,
The visit provided valuable information which will contribute to our national evaluation and reporting. Published reports are likely to list the names of the contributing institutions, but individual institutions will not be identified in the main text without their consent.
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Ofsted subject survey: identifying good practice in personal, social,
The evidence used to inform the judgements made included: discussions with staff and students, observation of five lessons and scrutiny of subject documentation and students’ work.
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Features of good practice observed
PSHEE is well led and managed at both senior and middle management levels. Teachers use a wide range of effective teaching strategies which give students good opportunities to research, discuss and debate a range of issues affecting their lives and the lives of others. Work is well-matched to students’ social, emotional and intellectual maturity. The quality of individual advice and guidance is outstanding. Good liaison with partner and feeder primary schools ensures smooth and well supported transition in PSHEE. The quality and accessibility of careers education and guidance is outstanding.
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Areas for development
sex and relationships education within PSHEE meeting the requirements for the Healthy School Standard.
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Areas for development
I hope these observations are useful as you continue to develop PSHEE in the school.
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Areas for development
As I explained previously, a copy of this letter will be sent to your local authority and will be published on Ofsted’s website. It will also be available to the team for your next institutional inspection.
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