Our School Priorities 2024/25

Our School Priorities

Quality of Education

Improve the use of formative assessment in mathematics so that standards continue to rise above national average.
Improve use of formative assessment in writing and embed our feedback and marking policy so that pupils deepen their knowledge and understanding.
Achieve 100% in the Phonics Screening Check and support EYFS to ensure no pupil falls behind.
Develop ‘Walk thru’ strategies consistently in all schools and embed effective formative assessment strategies effectively through CPD using the toolkit.
Develop the use of written summative assessment in foundation subjects to support depth and mastery of knowledge.
Further develop the use of quizzing in foundation subjects.
Sharpen the use of scaffolding for SEND pupils so that develop strong subject knowledge, and provision matches their plans.

Behaviour and Attitudes

Improve attendance in school and reduce persistent absence. Increase attendance up to 96%.
Embed trauma informed strategies for pupils with SEMH needs.

Personal Development

Use the new RE Scheme to deepen pupils understanding of a range of faiths and prepare them for life in modern Britain.
Develop inter school sporting and public speaking competitions.

Leadership and Management

Use new trust appraisal / policy to support professional development and improve teaching.
Use a well planned monitoring schedule, especially in core subjects.
Follow a well planned programme of staff development for the ‘Walk thru’ assessment strategies to develop consistency in teaching.
Improve the leadership of core subjects so that provision is consistently strong.

Early Years

Improve the quality of verbal interactions, especially in continuous provision.
Embed effective storytelling and story times including Drawing club.
Improve the transition Reception to Year 1.
Embed continuous provision (early Excellence) focusing on the development of Guided Play