FCAT Quality Improvement Groups (QIGs) 2023-24
The QIG operation is one of the key delivery arms of the Trust improvement strategy. After recent consultation the QIGs will operate as follows for 2023/24.
Operation
The QIGs provide a valuable opportunity for teachers and leaders to develop their skills and knowledge. By working together, colleagues are able to share their expertise and to learn from each other. This professional development is essential for ensuring that teachers and leaders are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to provide the best possible education for students in our academies. For many smaller departments and primary subject leaders, where the teams are small, the QIGs are even more important, enabling discussion of key areas of their curriculum.
The QIGs and QIG leads for 2023/24 are as follows: -
Primary QIG Leads 2023/2024
|
QIG Lead |
Subject/ Specialism |
|
Jake Kenny |
Geography |
|
Stevie Caunt |
History |
|
Debbie Powell / David Snelling |
Science |
|
Lis Pennington / Vicky Latcham |
RE |
|
Katie Birt |
PE |
|
Debbie Elliott |
English |
|
Lisa Balshaw |
Maths |
|
Ellen Kadriu |
PSHE |
|
Rebecca Dugdale |
Early Years |
|
Nicola Makinson |
SEND (All-through) |
|
Michael Goldie |
Computing |
|
Emma Herkowyi |
Design Technology |
|
Charlotte Blundell |
Music |
|
Jonathan Evans |
Art |
|
Karen Bunker |
MfL |
Secondary QIG Leads 2023/2024
|
QIG Lead |
Subject/ Specialism |
|
Malini Craig |
Art |
|
Kayleigh Taylor |
Careers |
|
Sarah Matthews |
Computing |
|
Emma Kinlock |
Drama |
|
Lynne Royal |
DT |
|
Estelle Bellamy |
English |
|
Martin Chandler |
Geography |
|
John Connelly |
History |
|
Vic Thompson |
Maths |
|
Sihem Khalifa |
MFL |
|
Jayne Crow |
Music |
|
Gordon Kidd |
PE |
|
Lesley Gregory |
PSHE |
|
Rotating Chair |
RE |
|
Estelle Bellamy |
RIG (Reading Improvement Group) |
|
Scarlett Wilkes |
Science |
|
Carolyn Hall |
Climate & Culture |
|
Seth Wilkins |
Culture and Mindset |
|
Stephen Cox |
Attendance |
The focus for this year for the primary QIGs is adaptive teaching and deepening subject knowledge. For the secondary QIGs they are focusing on questioning for understanding and clear identification of key components of knowledge and understanding.