Bishopston Comprehensive School

The school has effective systems for managing the performance of all staff. Professional development review objectives align closely with school priorities and the aspirations of individual members of staff. As part of this process, staff are provided with beneficial opportunities to discuss their professional learning requirements. The professional learning programme is well planned to meet the needs of the school and individual members of staff as well as focusing closely on school priorities. This includes valuable opportunities for staff to share good practice. For example, senior leaders identify the expertise of the ALN team, including the STF staff, and they share their knowledge during professional learning opportunities with teaching staff to ensure that pupils with ALN are supported well in mainstream lessons.The school is a lead partner for initial teacher education. This partnership provides beneficial opportunities for leaders to work together and develop professional learning for all staff.