Step 1 of 4 25% About YouHow long have you been teaching?I'm a trainee teacherI'm an NQTLess than 5 years5-10 yearsMore than 10 yearsWhat type of school do you work in?Maintained mainstream schoolMaintained special schoolAcademyFree schoolWhich best describes your role(s) in school? (Choose all that apply) Classroom Teacher NQT mentor Trainee teacher mentor SENCo Senior Leader Deputy Headteacher Headteacher About Your Observations Please describe your experiences of observations where you are the subject - the person being observed.Please only include details of lesson observations, not learning walks.How many times a year are you observed teaching?123456More than 6How long is a typical observation?less than 10 minutes10-30 minutes30-60 minutes60-90 minutesMore than 90 minutesHow many people typically observe you in an observation?123More than 3Which of the following people regularly (once or more a year) observe your teaching? (Choose all that apply) Headteacher Deputy Headteacher Core Subject Leaders (English & Maths) Other Subject Leaders Mentors (for NQTs and Trainees) Governors Staff from other schools How much notice do you typically have of the date and time of your observation?Less than 24 hours1-3 days4-7 days1-2 weeks3 weeks or more The Purpose Of Your ObservationsDo your observations typically have a specific focus or are they general observations?Specific focusGeneralA mixtureHow far in advance are you given the focus of your observation?Less than 24 hours?1-3 days4-7 days1-2 weeks3 weeks or moreFrom which of the following is your observation focus drawn? (Choose all that apply) Whole-school priorities (School Development Plan) Personal Goals (Performance Management or Personal Development) Ofsted Priorities Wider Educational Priorities (Local Authority or MAT Priorities) Other Does your school use a school-wide observation sheet to record findings?YesNoHow long after your observation do you typically receive oral feedback?ImmediatelyWithin 24 hours1-3 days4 days or moreHow long after your observation do you typically receive written feedback?ImmediatelyWithin 24 hours1-3 days4 days or moreHave you (or anyone in your school) ever had to 'repeat' an observation because it wasn't of a 'high enough standard'?YesNo The Usefulness Of Your ObservationsWhat is the main outcome you would like from lesson observations?Helps me to hone my teaching skillsHelps me to ensure curriculum coverageHelps me make sure that I am following school teaching styles and proceduresHelps me know that I am ready for OfstedHelps me know that the school is ready for OfstedHow much do you feel that your lesson observations help you reach your desired outcome?They always help me achieve my desired outcomeThey usually help me achieve my desired outcomeThey sometimes help me achieve my desired outcomeThey rarely help me achieve my desired outcomeThey never help me achieve my desired outcomeWhat (in your opinion) is the main outcome your school would like from lesson observations?Help you to hone your teaching skillsHelp you to ensure curriculum coverageHelp you make sure that you are following school teaching styles and proceduresHelp you know that you are ready for OfstedHelp you know that the school is ready for Ofsted
