School Priorities 2023 - 24
Quality of Education
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Curriculum
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Implement consistent use of retrieval strategies to increase knowledge retention.
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To improve the teaching and learning of computing and IT across school.
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EYFS
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Develop early language acquisition.
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Maintain an engaging and well-planned learning environment both inside and outside.
Phonics and Early Reading
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Develop a systematic approach to deliver targeted support to pupils who fall behind.
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Offer a range of opportunities to allow parents/carers to engage with phonics and reading in school.
Reading
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Develop pupils love of reading and reading for pleasure.
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Explore pedagogy to further improve reading fluency.
Writing
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Develop an oracy framework to improve the quality of talk to impact writing outcomes.
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Develop transcription skills through extensive practise.
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Teach writing composition strategies through modelling and supported practice.
Maths
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Teach effective strategies for solving problems.
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Use structured interventions to provide additional support.
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SEND
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School will liaise effectively with parents and carers of pupils with SEND.
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Christian Ethos
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Develop a common understanding of spirituality.
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Extend opportunities for pupils to retain and embed their knowledge of world religions and world views.
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Leadership and Management ​
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Teachers receive focused and effective professional development in line with school priorities.
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Use instructional coaching to implement effective oracy skills and in the moment coaching to enhance subject knowledge.
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Behaviour and Attitudes ​
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Have clear behaviour expectations of pupils when using different areas of school.
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Ensure good attendance and punctuality (at least in line with national figures).
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Achieve anti-bullying 'silver' award.
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Personal Development
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Increase awareness of how to keep safe online.
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Develops pupils’ understanding of how to keep physically healthy, eat healthily and maintain an active lifestyle
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Increase pupil engagement with the local community.
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