📋 Ofsted 2025 Framework - Staff Appraisal Alignment
This appraisal system supports Ofsted's expectations for Alternative Provision settings:
- Leadership and Management: Systematic staff development, performance management, and quality assurance
- Quality of Education: Evidence-based assessment of teaching quality and professional development
- Staff Wellbeing: Regular check-ins, support mechanisms, and workload management
- Continuous Improvement: Clear objectives, regular reviews, and evidence-based progression
All appraisals are documented systematically to demonstrate effective staff development and quality assurance aligned with Ofsted's 2025 framework.
EVOLUTION EDUCATION
STAFF PERFORMANCE REVIEW & LINE MANAGEMENT TRACKING
Complete weekly line management tracking and submit your 12-week or annual review when due.
📋 Best Practice Appraisal Guidelines
Evidence-Based
All assessments should be supported by specific evidence and examples.
Two-Way Dialogue
Both staff member and manager contribute to the review process.
Development Focus
Focus on growth, development, and support rather than just performance.
Regular Reviews
Ongoing dialogue with formal reviews at agreed intervals.
Support Staff Salary Progression: Evidence Bank
Use this guide to understand what evidence you need to collect and submit for your pay progression. Focus on demonstrating progress in these four key areas:
1. Professional Attributes
- Professionalism & Conduct: Demonstrate consistent professional behavior, reliability, and adherence to policies
- Team Collaboration: Evidence of working effectively with colleagues and contributing to team goals
- Communication Skills: Examples of clear, professional communication with students, parents, and staff
- Adaptability & Resilience: Show how you've adapted to challenges and maintained performance
2. Professional Knowledge & Understanding
- Curriculum Knowledge: Evidence of understanding and applying curriculum requirements
- SEMH Understanding: Demonstrate knowledge of Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs
- Safeguarding Knowledge: Show understanding of safeguarding procedures and thresholds
- Policy & Procedure Understanding: Evidence of following BFL, communication, and operational procedures
- Student Needs Awareness: Demonstrate understanding of diverse learner needs
3. Professional Skills
- Teaching/Delivery Skills: Evidence of effective planning, session delivery, and engagement
- Planning & Preparation: Show quality of lesson/session planning and resources
- Assessment & Feedback: Evidence of providing effective feedback and tracking progress
- Behaviour Management (BFL): Demonstrate consistent use of Behaviour for Learning system
- Differentiation & Adaptation: Show how you adapt work for SEMH needs and diverse learners
4. Essentials for Pay Progression
- Consistent Performance: Maintain regular attendance, punctuality, and meet contracted duties
- Evidence of Impact: Demonstrate measurable impact on student outcomes and engagement
- Continuous Professional Development: Show engagement with training and development opportunities
- Meeting Targets/KPIs: Provide evidence of meeting or exceeding your individual KPIs
- Contribution to Centre Goals: Show how your work supports overall centre objectives
💡 Tips for Success:
- Collect evidence regularly throughout the term, don't wait until review time
- Use your KPI tracker to document progress weekly
- Include specific examples with dates and outcomes
- Link your evidence to the four categories above
- Be honest about areas for development - this shows self-awareness
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