Governors, at one of the country’s top schools, value the role of the Outstanding Teacher Programme (OTP) in keeping their school at the height of excellence.

The Headteacher and governors of St Olave’s and St Saviour’s Grammar School, Orpington, not only have high expectations of students’ learning but high expectations of the quality of teaching the school provides.

The OTP was adopted as part of the school’s outstanding school improvement plan to support staff development and continually improve the quality of teaching the school provides. This has led to measurable outcomes with their students continuing to make outstanding progress. The models and activities offered by the OTP have enabled teachers to add value, take learning to a higher level and grow independent, resilient learners. Teacher and learner become encouraged and engaged in excellence not only in the classroom, but beyond.

Governors are fully involved in the performance management arrangements for all staff. They support the school’s enthusiasm for all teachers to follow the Outstanding Teacher Programme.

 Ofsted 2014, St Olave’s and St Saviour’s Grammar School