Business Plan. Dynamic schooling. Innovative students. Nurturing community.

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1 Business Plan Dynamic schooling. Innovative students. Nurturing community.

2 About Kelmscott PS (Context) Kelmscott PS is located south east of Perth, approximately 24 kilometres from the city. The school has an enrolment of approximately 380 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The enrolment has increased over recent years with a significant number of new families coming to the area. The school is recognised as a school of choice and receives a large number of applications for enrolment from families who reside outside our notional catchment area. Vision Dynamic Schooling. Innovative Students. Nurturing Community. Purpose Our school community prides itself in providing a balanced education to develop the whole child. We inspire everyone to achieve success through engaging in a range of fun and challenging opportunities. We intend to grow caring, creative and responsible citizens who are active in their local and global community. Professional Values Resilience I Empathy I Equity I Respect I Pride I Excellence I High Expectations I Responsibility I Commitment I Open Mind I Growth Mindset Key Objectives of the Business Plan At Kelmscott PS we strive to: R Achieve realistic and challenging targets with high expectations for our students and ourselves R Engage in a systematic selfassessment process related to student learning and performance development R Deliver high quality learning and teaching programs R Collaboratively share skills, understandings and advice R Establish and maintain a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment for everyone R Target resources through planning and review process combined with corporate services R Build strong internal and external relationships between the school and its wider community

3 Business Plan Our Expectations about Teaching and Learning (Ref: Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership - Professional Standards for Teachers) R Know students and how they learn. R Know the content and how to teach it. R Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning. R Create and maintain supporting and safe learning environments. R Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning. R Engage in professional learning. R Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community. Teaching Western Australian Curriculum and Assessment Outline Pedagogical practices Teacher performance and development Planning Differentiation Relationships Schools Communities Parents Partnerships Conceptual Framework This Business Plan has been created based on the findings from the Independent School Review held in September It references and implements the Department of Education WA Strategic Plan and the Director General s Classroom First Strategy. The plan outlines a succinct overview of the strategic intent of the school towards quality improvement strategies within academic and non-academic areas. The Business Plan forms part of a suite of documents including annual Operational Plans, Workforce Plan and Delivery and Performance Agreement. Kelmscott PS strives to be a school of excellence and innovation. More SHARED BELIEFS EMBEDDED, CONSISTENT, PRACTICE SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS A N D U N D E R S TA N DIN G m o nitor data and other evidence Leadership Instructional leadership Distributed leadership Capacity building Sustainable Learning environment School operations Classroom organisation Inclusivity Case-management Student engagement specifically we espouse the goals that guide Australian education (Melbourne Declaration of Educational Goals for Young Australians) as follows: 1. Kelmscott PS promotes equity and excellence. 2. All Kelmscott PS students become: - successful learners - confident and creative individuals - active and informed citizens. This is achieved through the efforts of highly skilled and motivated teachers and school leaders. Furthermore, to achieve these goals there is no more important endeavour than further improving the quality of teaching at Kelmscott PS. Nationally and internationally, there is unequivocal evidence that the quality of teaching is the most significant in-school factor affecting student outcomes. As such, Resources Human resources Program and classroom resources Professional learning funding Physical resources everything that teachers do, and that is done to support them, needs to be linked to increasing the positive impact of student achievement. The implementation of the vision and strategic direction of the school is informed by school effectiveness research and underpinned by an effective change management paradigm. The critical feature of the change process is that teaching and learning are the main focal points and Kelmscott PS will continue to improve by raising standards of professionalism and building capability through its workforce.

4 Strategic Improvement Targets Student Achievement Targets ** Based on National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) Proficiency Bands (see Strategic Target a long term three year target calculated from past achievement data trends. Operational Target a short term target calculated from previous year achievement data. Numeracy Strategic: YEAR 3 - By 2018 decrease the percentage of students in Bands 1 and 2 and increase the percentage of students in Bands 4 and 6. YEAR 5 By 2018 decrease the percentage of students in bands 1-4 and increase the percentage of students in bands Operational: YEAR 3 - By 2017 decrease the percentage of students in bands 1-2 by 10% and increase the percentage of students in bands 4-6 by 2%. YEAR 5 By 2017 decrease the percentage of students in bands 3-5 by 10% and increase the percentage of students in bands 8-10 by 10%. Reading Strategic: YEAR 3 - By 2018 decrease the percentage of students in Bands 1 and 2 and increase the percentage of students in Bands 4 and 6. YEAR 5 By 2018 decrease the percentage of students in bands 1-3 and increase the percentage of students in bands Operational: YEAR 3 - By 2017 decrease the percentage of students in band 1 by 15% and increase the percentage of students in bands 5-6 by 5%. YEAR 5 By 2017 decrease the percentage of students in bands 3-4 by 3% and increase the percentage of students in bands 7-8 by 3%. Writing Strategic: YEAR 3 - By 2018 decrease the percentage of students in Bands 1 and 2 and increase the percentage of students in Bands 4 and 6. YEAR 5 By 2018 decrease the percentage of students in bands 1-4 and increase the percentage of students in bands Operational: YEAR 3 - By 2017 decrease the percentage of students in bands 1-2 by 3% and increase the percentage of students in bands 5-6 by 15%. YEAR 5 By 2017 decrease the percentage of students in bands 3-4 by 15% and increase the percentage of students in bands 7-8 by 5%. Spelling Strategic: YEAR 3 - By 2018 decrease the percentage of students in Band 2 and increase the percentage of students in Band 5. YEAR 5 By 2018 decrease the percentage of students in bands 4 and increase the percentage of students in band 7. Operational: YEAR 3 - By 2017 decrease the percentage of students in bands 1-2 by 7% and increase the percentage of students in bands 5-6 by 15%. YEAR 5 By 2017 decrease the percentage of students in bands 3-4 by 2% and increase the percentage of students in bands 8-10 by 2%.

5 Goals & Our Self-Assessment Kelmscott PS promotes initiatives linked to the Department of Education WA Strategic Plan and Classroom First Strategy. We structure our self-assessment according to the School Improvement and Accountability Framework. Successful students are at the core of our school improvement, with both academic and non-academic standards the central focus. All operations and processes at Kelmscott PS are ultimately evaluated in relation to their impact on student achievement. Our improvement cycle is an ongoing process encompassing three components. We collaborate by assessing data and other evidence related to student achievement, plan to improve the standards of achievement; we learn by researching current pedagogy and by observing others and receiving constructive feedback; and finally we focus on results to ensure all students achieve in academic or non-academic areas through constantly improving our practices and processes. At Kelmscott PS, this process is supported by the Professional Learning Communities and Performance and Development Culture. Teaching, Leadership, Learning Environment, Relationships and Resources are the five areas of focus that will be monitored to determine our effectiveness in relation to student achievement, in the priority area identified. Teaching Implement the WA Curriculum and Assessment Outline (WACAO) and Operational Plans. Milestones By the end of 2018, Kelmscott PS will have implemented a systematic curriculum and assessment program through the establishment of a performance and development culture that fosters the school vision. All teachers will implement and / or demonstrate: Curriculum Evidence of knowledge and understanding of all elements of the WACAO in classroom planning (inc. Principles of Learning, Teaching and Assessment). Evidence of links to application of approved Scope & Sequence curriculum for English and Maths aligned with First Steps in classroom planning. Evidence of ICT integration past substitution aligned with the Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition (SAMR) model. Evidence of Primary Connections Science integrated with English and STEM in planning, teaching and assessment. Evidence that Classroom planning links Operational Plans in English, Maths and Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Evidence of General Capabilities and Cross Curricula (including Sustainability, Access Asia and Aboriginal Education) in planning, teaching and assessment.

6 Goals & Teaching Cont... Use school and system assessment to improve programs, pedagogy and reporting to parents. Implement the National Quality Standards across K-2. Implement effective whole pedagogical frameworks. Differentiate the curriculum to address student needs. All teachers will demonstrate evidence in their planning, teaching, assessment and reporting of: Assessment Evidence of the fusion between assessment and instruction processes at a whole school and classroom level. Evidence of use of information about whole school, sub group and individual student performance in English and Maths classroom planning. Evidence of Case Management Targets for individual or groups of students in planning, assessment and reporting. Evidence of School Assessment & Reporting Policy including Assessment Planner (System and school based assessment) reflected in planning and assessment. Evidence of use of Brightpath and Progressive Assessment Testing (PAT) to monitor English, Maths and Science. Evidence of use of formative assessments to plan for explicit teaching needs of all students. Evidence of use of School Curriculum Standards Authority (SCSA) standards to monitor student progress and achievement. Evidence of moderated teacher judgement in SCSA Phase 1 and Phase 2 as applicable (depending on SCSA timeline). Early Childhood Annual self-assessment against the National Quality Standards (NQS) dimensions. Whole staff awareness of NQS and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Ensure rigour in early childhood through the implementation of the EYLF and NQS. Pedagogy Explicit Instruction Maths [Numeracy Block] and English [Literacy Block]. Pedagogical Framework - istar All subjects. Students engaged in self-reflection, goal setting and growth mindset. Promote free reading throughout the school. Expand resources to cater for integration of other learning areas and general capabilities. Differentiation approach for at-risk students and to stretch both academically talented and coasting students. Evidence of Problem Based Learning integrated with STEM and other subject areas. Promote healthy and active lifestyles through participation in physical activities and the health education curriculum.

7 Goals & Teaching Cont... Establish a Performance and Development Culture. Establish an effective Governance and Management structure that drives the implementation of the Business Plan. Performance and Development Culture Manage all staff performance in accordance with Public Sector Performance Management Standard & Department Policy. Collaborative development and establishment of a Performance and Development Culture aligned with: Department of Education WA - Employee Performance Policy. Teachers Registration Board WA - Professional Standards Policy. Teachers Registration Board WA - Professional Learning Activities Policy. Teachers Registration Board WA - Professional Engagement Policy. Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership - Performance and Development Framework. Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership - Australian Charter for the Professional Learning for Teachers and School Leaders. Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership - Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership - Looking at Classroom Practice. Creation of and participation in a Performance and Development Cycle to include: Evidence of Self-assessment. Evidence of development, implementation and monitoring Professional Growth Plans. Evidence of Professional Growth Plans including goals aligned with both Business Plan and Operational Plan targets. Evidence of Professional Growth Plans to include performance and development strategies as follows: * Participate in Professional Learning Communities. * Participate in Observation and Feedback models. * Engage in Coaching as a recipient or as a Coach. * Engage as a Mentor or as a Mentee or both. Leadership Milestones By 2018, Kelmscott PS will have recruited additional staff, community and student leaders, developed their capacity and supported their leadership to foster the school vision. All teachers will implement and / or demonstrate: Governance and Management Governance and Management to regularly focus on Business Plan Priorities at all meetings with staff and the Board. Teams as follows: - Admin Team (Teaching, Learning Environment, Leadership, Relationships, Resources) - Curriculum Management Team (Teaching, Leadership) - Learning Support Team (Learning Environment, Relationships) Each team coordinates committees comprising of staff and Board / students where and when appropriate. Teams lead strategies with clear timelines, roles and responsibilities as outlined in the Operational Plans. Admin team to review the progress of Business Plan priorities fortnightly. Admin Team to provide accountability mechanism to the Board through progress reports.

8 Goals & Leadership Cont... Develop and foster Distributed Leadership opportunities for all staff. Build the capacity of all staff through engaging in various professional learning activities. Build the capacity of students as leaders and providing increased student voice opportunities. Capture the enthusiasm and potential of parents by providing increased opportunities participate, lead or manage. Distributed Leadership School leaders will engage in learning and lead the development of a learning culture within the school. Participate in the Curriculum Management Team and Learning Support Team to address all aspects of the Operational Plans. Develop the expertise of teachers and Senior teachers to lead the implementation of the Operational Plans. Provision of high quality professional learning opportunities. Provide opportunities for leadership and career development through targeted professional learning for current and potential leaders in the school. Adopt the roles of Leader and Assistant Leader of the Professional Learning Communities. Develop leadership potential and encourage career opportunities at Kelmscott PS or other schools. Staff Capacity Building Build the capacity of the Governance Teams and Committees with coaching. Build capacity of staff to apply for Senior Teacher, Level 3 Classroom Teacher or seek certification through AITSL. Support for teacher leaders within the school via allocation of time, timetable structures and professional learning. Education Assistants engage in a range of quality professional learning related to Operational Plans. Build the capacity of the Corporate Services Team with a range of professional learning opportunities and collaborative relationships with staff, families and students. Provide opportunities for leadership and career development through school committees, working parties, PL presentations, Cyber Café and hosting pre-service teachers. All staff to consistently demonstrate and model a high standard of professional conduct through: - Completion of online professional learning - All staff adhere to the Code of Conduct Highlight and celebrate staff achievements through nominations for awards, newsletter, assemblies and feedback in Performance and Development. Designated Deputy Principals or teacher leaders will establish and support students in the following: Student Leadership Students to be encouraged and prepared for leadership roles to provide increased opportunities to develop responsibility, initiative and student voice: - Student Ambassadors (Yr 1 6) meet once per term to identify and discuss whole school issues. - School Councillors (Yr 5 6) meet once per week to fulfil leadership tasks. - Faction Captains (Yr 5 6) meet once per month to address school and interschool sports management tasks. - Innovation Experts (Yr 1 6) meet once per fortnight to assist the Deputy Principal to lead ICT + STEM projects. - Kids Matter Mentors (Yr 6) meet once per fortnight to address playground and emotional health issues. - Student Classroom Monitors (Yr 1 6) students appointed to and accept responsibility for classroom jobs All students in each role to be elected or selected with training to be provided and completed. Designated Deputy Principals or teacher leaders will establish and support parents in the following: Parent and Caregiver Leadership Classroom Parent Ambassadors Parents nominated by teachers to form and strengthen increased connections between all parents and each individual classroom. Teacher or Education Assistant Leader to lead and support all Classroom Ambassadors. Classroom Ambassadors to receive training and communication support. Classroom Ambassadors to meet once per term. Kids Matter Committee - Parent representatives assist school to implement all Kids Matter initiatives. School Board parent members to be trained and encouraged to adopt a dynamic proactive approach to board governance. Community member/s to be attracted and appointed for a prescribed tenure according to a key priority of the Business Plan. P&C Executive to be supported by the school where required to ensure all key Parents and Citizens functions including governance, fund-raising and community building continue developing.

9 Goals & Learning Environment Staff to model the Moral Compass and Staff Values. Ensure student attendance is managed effectively. Provide a safe, caring, inclusive learning environment. Milestones By 2018, Kelmscott PS will have embedded values and processes, established vibrant and motivating spaces, and 21st Century learning opportunities to foster the school vision. All teachers will implement and / or demonstrate: Values The Moral Compass and Staff Values. Develop an understanding of and commitment to the Moral Compass. Integrate and model the Moral Compass in-school and public events or meetings. All staff lead and promote differentiated and supportive decision-making and resolution processed informed by the Staff Values. Attendance Develop and strengthen student attendance monitoring strategies. Manage daily student attendance and employ intervention strategies when required according the school Attendance Policy. Liaise with Deputy Principals and Learning Support Team to manage required interventions. Behaviour Management and Student Mental Health Behaviour Management policy renewed and implemented with restorative practices included. Kids Matter and tailored social and emotional programs to be implemented according to identified student needs. School Chaplain role to provide individual and group support for students, staff and families. Learning Support Team (LST) Learning Support Team to comprise of the Principal, Deputy Principals, School Psych, Chaplain and Teacher Leaders. LST addresses individual Students at Educational Risk (SAER) cases with teachers through SAER policy referral, management and review process. Provide available support and tailored intervention for at risk students through the Learning Support team and support staff. SAER policy IEP s implemented for all D and E graded students. Implement a case management approach for students not achieving their potential.

10 Goals & Learning Environment Cont... Improve access and functionality of classrooms and grounds to meet 21st Century teaching and learning. A strong positive, safe growth ethos to exist in the school culture. Promote the school and provide regular and current information. Increase community engagement in the school. Classroom Spaces Enhance the physical aspects of classroom internals and grounds to maximise space and promote innovative uses. Information Communication Technology (ICT) Encourage staff to utilise innovative technologies as a tool to enhance teaching and learning. Embed authentic connectedness between ICT and Critical and Creative thinking General Capabilities through STEM. Plan for sustainability of ICT to meet future needs. Provide professional learning to enhance pedagogy through SAMR model. Relationships Milestones By 2018, Kelmscott PS will have built a strong, positive culture with all stakeholders through effective practices and processes to foster the school vision. All teachers will implement and / or demonstrate: School Culture Growth Mindset, Moral Compass, Staff Values and Staff Code of Conduct to be central structures of the school s ethos and is reflected in all operations and programs. Participate in all facets of communication to remain informed, identify possible problems, seek solutions, and celebrate successes. School With Corporate Services Team support, develop and embed a communication and marketing strategy using various tools including the school newsletter, school website, , social media channels and news media eg. local newspaper. Community Promote and increase community involvement eg, P&C, classroom helpers, canteen, discos. Enhance community member engagement in school or community events eg Kelmscott Show and Christmas Concert. Build partnerships with local agencies and businesses by developing opportunities for students, staff and parents eg, City of Armadale, Kelmscott Tennis Club, Foothills Cycles, Riverdale Childcare. Continue to seek contributions and involvement from individual members of the school community when need arises eg, Ian Ashton Sound and Lighting. Continue to develop, support and foster community use of school facilities eg, Kelmscott Marching Band Club. Parents, staff and students participate in the Dept of Education WA Opinion Survey.

11 Goals & Relationships Cont... Foster productive relationships with parents as classroom helpers. Establish professional partnerships to address school, student and teacher needs. Ensure resources are efficiently managed and linked to the implementation of all planning. Parents Classroom Parent Helpers recruited by class teachers with support from the Learning Support Team. Parent Help to consist of a variety of roles including English or Mathematics individual student tutoring, ICT tutoring, excursion helpers, specialist area support eg, Instrumental Music liaison. Provide information to parents to further develop their knowledge of how they can support their child with their learning through parent information meetings, brochures, newsletter articles, school website. Increase understanding of, and community involvement in the teaching and learning programs eg, Support a Reader. Partnerships Engage in professional learning through the South East Network Classroom Observation and STEM. Liaise with universities to strengthen pre-service teachers programs and to support school programs. Increase professional relationships with local businesses and community groups. Resources Milestones By 2018, Kelmscott PS will have built effective financial, physical, human and resource management practices to support the ongoing development of all operations and foster the school vision. Financial Resources All finances to be managed according to Dept of Education WA policies and ensure the annual budget supports the implementation of the yearly Operational Plans. The school s financial performance is monitored against school plans. Compliance with relevant legislation & Department policies & guidelines. Manager Corporate Services to manage the schools resources in liaison with the Principal and Finance Committee. Finance Committee to meet twice per term to monitor budget expenditure, assess budget submissions, approve contributions and charges, assess stocktakes and formulate the annual budget. School Board to approve the School Budget and review One-Line Budget reports each term. Human Resources Staff vacancies to mirror the needs identified in the KPS Workforce Plan. Staff selection to adhere to DoE Policies, Public Sector Standards. Teacher and Support Staff appointments to reflect Student Centred Funding allocation. Physical Resources Maintenance of buildings or minor works to be identified through creation of annual budget. Manager Corporate Services to manage maintenance and minor works through liaison with the Principal and Finance Committee.

12 Kelmscott Primary School River Road, Kelmscott, Western Australia, 6111 Administration phone: (08) Dynamic schooling. Innovative students. Nurturing community.