Regents Review Summer '18

The Regents Review Summer 2018

GENERAL NEWS

Chair of Governors

exploring evidence of outstanding practice further. Another statement which stands out to me from the report, was that the school had “created an extremely positive learning community where pupils from a wide range of diverse backgrounds thrive.” This seems to encompass the ethos of Regents Park Community College. You may have heard that Regents Park has been granted funding to improve existing buildings as well as expanding to improve the overall education experience for students. The project will be carried out in sections, for example, some improvements will be made during the summer holidays, whereas other projects will take place later. Finally, I would like to wish you all happy summer holidays and let’s hope the current amazing weather continues when school closes! Beverley Higlett Chair of Governors

up the role when approached by the governing body and has taken to the role with great enthusiasm. Although it now seems a while ago, on 27th March this year, we were visited by Ofsted. The visit was the first short inspection carried out since the school was judged to be good in November 2014. You may well have read the report but governors would like to acknowledge the findings of the report. The overall message was that the “school continues to be good.” The inspector went on to say, “The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. Based on the evidence gathered during this short inspection, I am of the opinion that the school has demonstrated strong practice and marked improvement in certain areas. This may indicate that the school is improving towards being outstanding.” Therefore, the recommendation was that the next inspection would be a longer process which would enable inspectors to spend more time looking at the school and

As we approach the end of another academic year, governors are reflecting on the changes and progress made by the school in 2017/18 and I have selected three topics for this article.

Firstly, on behalf of the governing body, I would like to welcome Mrs Barnes in her new role as interim Headteacher. As you may know, Mrs Barnes has been at the school for fourteen years and therefore knows the school very well. Mrs Barnes was keen to take

Lidl Visit On Wednesday 20th June, Year 10 students studying GCSE Business Studies took part in an educational visit with Mr Brown to the Lidl distribution centre in Southampton. Students were given 3 very informative presentations. Topics covered included business expansion, staff motivation, recruitment, stock control and the supply chain. This was followed by a tour of the site and the chance to see stock control in action, including the ‘in the freezer zone’! As a class we would like to thank Marty Crutchley - Recruitment Consultant, Julien Coverdal Lee - Training Consultant and Adele Carmicheal - Supply Chain Consultant for the time they gave up on the day and the effort that went into the preparation for our visit. Not only did we see business knowledge that we have studied in a real business situation, but it also changed our perception of Lidl as an employer. Many of our students now feel that Lidl is an employer they may wish to work for in the future, because of the way they value every member of staff at all levels. We were all impressed with the “We are Lidl” ethos. Students also appreciated the goodie bags they were given on the way out!

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