A School Development Plan is written every year to support the learning journey of the school and enable us to support and develop all aspects of school life, from teaching and learning to behaviour and welfare, as well as improving the resources available to teachers and children whilst continuing to maintain and improve the school building and site.

A variety of documentation is used to support this plan-

The previous OFSTED Inspection Report, the previous SIAMs Inspection report, the school’s self-evaluation [SEF], in-school assessment and target setting information, reports from the School Improvement Personnel, staff appraisal/performance management, stakeholder’s questionnaires and the need to address local and national initiatives.

The School Development Plan (SDP) is an overview of priorities which identify what the Headteacher, SLT, staff and governors have discussed, prioritised and budgeted for. For each of the objectives identified an action plan is created by senior leaders and/or curriculum coordinators which unpicks each objective into set actions with a nominated lead and time scale added. These action plans are regularly reviewed and RAG rated to ensure they are on track to be met.

Here are the Key Priorities for this years School Development Plan (SDP) -

Key Priorities 2024-2025

1. Ensure all children make speedy progress in phonics and reading, building on progress and attainment through all three key stages.
2. Increase the number of children meeting and exceeding expectations in writing at the end of KS2.
3. Ensure effective feedback across the curriculum to increase learning outcomes.
4. Adapt and improve the quality of provision in Reception class to support the prime and specific areas of learning, increasing the number of children meeting GLD.
5. Ensure children in lower KS2 experience effective and systematic maths teaching and learning to secure their knowledge of number facts increasing the number of children meeting the average score in the multiplication check at the end of year 4 and preparing them for maths in upper KS2.
6. Ensure the school ethos drives the growth to one form entry as we welcome our first PAN of 30 in reception, see the new build start to take shape whilst meeting the needs of the current children through a well-planned curriculum in both mixed and straight year group classes.