【正文】 ta should be included in the head teacher39。s report in its review of the performance management policy. The policy will be revised as required to introduce any changes in regulation and statutory guidance to ensure that it is always up to date.The Governing Body will seek to agree any revisions to the policy with the recognised trade unions having regard to the results of the consultation with all teachers.To ensure teachers are fully conversant with the performance management arrangements, all new teachers who join the school will be briefed on them as part of their introduction to the school.ACCESS TO DOCUMENTATIONCopies of the school improvement and development plan and SEF can be obtained from the school office.CLASSROOM OBSERVATION PROTOCOLAll classroom observation will be undertaken in accordance with the performance management regulations, the associated guidance published by the Rewards and Incentives Group and the classroom observation protocol that is appended to this policy in Annex 1.ANNEX 1 CLASSROOM OBSERVATION PROTOCOLThe Governing Body is mitted to ensuring that classroom observation is developmental and supportive and that those involved in the process will:? carry out the role with professionalism, integrity and courtesy。? report accurately and fairly。proportionate to need39。s performance which will be assessed, the duration of the observation, when during the performance management cycle the observation will take place and who will conduct the observation.Where evidence emerges about the reviewee39。s mitment to streamlining data collection and minimising bureaucracy and workload burdens on staff.In keeping with the mitment to supportive and developmental classroom observation those being observed will be notified in advance.Classroom observations will only be undertaken by persons with QTS. In addition, in this school classroom observation will only undertaken by those who have had adequate preparation and the appropriate professional skills to undertake observation and to provide constructive oral and written feedback and support, in the context of professional dialogue between colleagues.Oral feedback will be given as soon as possible after the observation and no later than the end of the following working day. It will be given during directed time in a suitable, private environment.Written feedback will be provided within five working days of the observation taking place. If issues emerged from an observation that were not part of the focus of the observation as recorded in the planning and review statement these should also be covered in the written feedback and the appropriate action taken in accordance with the regulations and guidance.The written record of feedback also includes the date on which the observation took place, the lesson observed and the length of the observation. The teacher has the right to append written ments on the feedback document. No written notes in addition to the written feedback will be kept.A head teacher has a duty to evaluate the standards of teaching and learning and to ensure that proper standards of professional performance are established and maintained. Heads have a right to drop in to inform their monitoring of the quality of learning. Drop ins will only be undertaken by the head teacher.October 2007