For each element of the Standard, this assessment tool shows the evidence that governors and senior managers in schools should expect to see to confirm compliance with the Standard. It recognises that those undertaking the assessment will know from their own direct experience whether a number of the required components are in place.

The assessment will normally be completed by a senior manager, but could also be completed by other staff and/or governors (separately at first, but ultimately together) so a group consensus view can be arrived at later.. 


Investors in People
St Cleopas is celebrating after being awarded Investors in People status for the third time, joining over 30,000 other UK organisations who are recognised as Investors in People. Indeed our feedback was so good , we were advised to apply for the Gold award - something we are very proud of. It shows our commitment that every person matters and is important in our community.

Developed in 1993, Investors in People is a voluntary assessment scheme backed by the UK Department for Education and Skills. It aims to improve organisational performance through better planning, implementation and evaluation of learning and development programmes, across organisations of all sizes and sectors.
Click here to visit the Investors in People website

Liverpool Inclusion Charter Mark
We achieved the advanced level Inclusion Charter Mark. Schools in Liverpool are being recognised for their pioneering and innovative work to promote diversity and support disadvantaged children. The Inclusion Awards at Liverpool Town Hall on Wednesday May 6, sponsored by 2020 Liverpool, will be attended by more than 250 pupils and staff from schools and children's centres across the city.

They will be recognised for receiving national, regional and local awards including dyslexia friendly and Inclusion Charter Mark status.

It will include a performance of an anti-bullying poem by 19 year old Michael Lydiate, a pupil at Sandfield Park Special School in Stoneycroft. He has taken part in a project with Liverpool Schools Parliament which has reduced incidences of bullying across the city.


Activemark
St Cleopas received the Activemark  award because we.

• The percentage of pupils participating in at least 2 hours high quality PE and school sport each week is significantly above the national average; and
• the school held a sports day; and
• the school met or bettered the national average in three or more of the following areas;
• percentage of pupils taking part in inter-school competitive sport;
• the range of sports the school offers;
• the percentage of pupils participating in sports clubs linked to their school; or
• the percentage of pupils actively involved in sports leadership and volunteering

Arts Council
We were awarded ArtsMark Silver. This is due to the commitment of all staff to ensure that the children enjoy quality arts provision in and outside the curriculum. Our talented coordinator, who is helped by all staff and visiting teachers. Our children have the chance to sing, dance, learn a musical instrument, act and of course produce visual art of a very high quality. We aim to apply for ArtsMark Gold in the near future. Our latest triumphs include 3rd place for our Brass ensemble, our highest ever scores in Speech and Drama and a wonderful performance by the dance group in the Liverpool Festival. The Choir will be performing at the Echo Arena in June 2010.

Quality Mark