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1 Burton Bradstock CE VC Primary School Development Plan Priority 1: To continue to raise attainment and progress in to bring attainment in line with English To use whole school tracking system to monitor pupil progress effectively To further develop teaching, learning and assessment in across FS, KS1 and KS2 Critical pathways used to set targets and track pupil attainment Pupil Tracker completed termly and identified on SSE Termly Pupil Progress Meetings between staff and to analyse progress of individuals and cohorts Assessment procedures are used to identify who require intervention SENCO analyses Pupil Tracker to monitor progress and intervention strategies in and English of SEN Take part in the Dorset Matters Project in /14 School Pupil Tracker Online APP tool used to record assessments in Whole school maths moderation carried out to secure judgements and ensure consistency Cluster moderation carried out to secure judgements and ensure consistency /all staff SENCO/ Ambassador - Timescale Resources Monitoring Success and ongoing Launch in then ongoing Termly January 2014 tba Critical pathways Pupil Tracker NCT - Pupil Progress NCT - SENCO SL release time Cluster /SEP/ // Effective tracking system in place. Pupil progress monitored and interventions implemented where identified. Intervention strategies reviewed and success analysed. assessments are effective across the school and levelling is accurate. To continue to develop whole school calculation policy to support the consistent teaching of calculation across the school Update the new whole school calculation policy in line with the new National Curriculum Monitor it s impact through staff discussions, observations, work scrutiny and pupil interviews Inform parents of the new calculation policy, through workshops, to support at home / - Observations Spring Work scrutiny Summer Pupil interviews Termly NCT for observation work scrutiny and pupil interviews and A whole school calculation policy is embedded and supports the consistent teaching of calculation both in school and at home. To begin to dovetail Purchase updated scheme which brings and are

2 the new National Curriculum with the exiting curriculum in objectives in line with the new National Curriculum Organise whole school training in the use of the new resources (led by Abacus) Implement the new National Curriculum from Years 3-4 Research the new National Curriculum for Years 1 & 2 and 5 & 6 Manage mixed age planning within the new National Curriculum guidelines All from meeting/ twilight confident using the new resources that will support teaching the new Curriculum To meet the needs of higher attaining To implement Ofsted recommendations of involving in target setting in Timetable interventions for higher attaining to ensure their needs are met Work with the department of The Sir John Colfox school and other Primary schools on the development of the Level 6 curriculum Review target setting trialled last year and make necessary amendments Investigate systems for pupil self-assessment and next steps in learning /SENCo/ / and then ongoing Intervention time Cluster and and challenged to reach their full potential Target setting in is used effectively to accelerate progress. aware of their levels and the next steps in order to improve Success criteria: Effective assessment procedures are used across FS,KS1 and KS2 to assess attainment in Mathematics. Progress of is monitored with relevant intervention strategies being implemented where necessary to raise attainment. A whole school calculation policy supports the consistent teaching of calculation across the school and is supported by parents at home. Resources to support the new National Curriculum are used effectively to meet the needs of all. are skilled to meet the needs of higher attaining mathematicians, including potential Level 6. Effective target setting procedures are in place, where are confidently self assessing and can identify the next steps in their learning. At the end of KS2 are reaching the floor targets for in both attainment (60%) and progress (90%).

3 Priority 2: To develop target setting in Writing across the school Timescale Resources/ Cost Monitoring Success To share good practice already in the school To develop focus on Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation To introduce a system for target setting so children are empowered to move their learning forward in writing To develop the marking policy to ensure marking supports pupil progress in writing to observe teaching in Boats and feed back Other staff to share good practice within their classrooms during staff meeting agree what works well and areas that need developing to become familiar with the new test at the end of KS2 Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation to be timetabled in KS2 Resources to be purchased to support the teaching of Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation Parents to be aware of greater emphasis on Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation Review target setting procedures already in place (levelling ladders, VCOP etc) Incorporate work on Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation into new target setting system Trial and monitor effectiveness of the new system Review system and make any necessary adjustments Make adjustments to the marking policy (under review in January 2014) in light of the new target setting system Carry out work scrutiny with a focus on marking Sanderson Sue Rattenbury Sanderson/ Sanderson/ July July Pupil interviews/ scrutiny of work end of Spring 2014 Summer 2014 Autumn/Spring Summer term NCT for observation NCT for SL NCT for SL / / are able to identify good practice and suggest ways for improvement Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation is given more directed teaching time and is a focus for staff and An effective target setting system is in place where can identify their levels and the next steps to progress further Marking is effective in helping to make progress with their writing and links to target setting Success criteria:, and parents are aware of the need to focus on Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation across the school An effective target setting system is in place to ensure progress in writing Marking empowers to make progress and self assess their work Pupils at the end of KS2 exceed the floor targets for attainment (60%) and progress (92%)

4 2014 Priority 3: To review the school s curriculum in preparation for implementing the new National Curriculum in September As subject leaders to prepare for implementing the new National Curriculum in September 2014 To review planning format To devise good learner characteristics and link to beach team points To use ICT as a tool to engage and motivate learners To review the 2 year annual plans identifying areas that work well and others that do not Identify any repetition across year groups/key stages leaders to research new National Curriculum, using the information collected from the curriculum audit leaders to devise and present draft schemes of work following the new National Curriculum guidelines First year of the 2 year rolling programme devised and ready to be implemented in September 2014 Research long, medium and short term planning Trial use of learning quest medium term planning, where key skills are clearly identified Monitor and review the effectiveness of new planning format As a staff identify what makes a good learner at our school Work with the children to develop the characteristics of an effective learner Share characteristics of an effective learner with parents Link beach team points to the characteristics of an effective learner Purchase LearnPads for to use Purchase tablets for staff to use within the classroom Develop staff knowledge and confidence with using tablets through training Suitable apps and profiles created to enhance teaching Good practice to be shared amongst staff (observations and at staff ) Leaders Leaders Class teachers LearnPad trainer/hv HV/all staff Timescale Resources Monitoring Success Spring/Summer terms 2014 July 2014 through the year September Summer Spring / ongoing Leader NCT INSET day Class time Newsletter 10,000 1,800 INSET day and and / and / and Leaders and staff are empowered to devise schemes of work, following the new National Curriculum, that meets the needs of our Medium term planning clearly identifies objectives and skills to be taught across a creative curriculum., and parents have an agreed understanding of the characteristics of an effective learner. motivated and engaged in their learning through the use of LearnPads Success criteria: The revised planning format reflects the creative curriculum and clearly identifies the learning objectives and key skills taught

5 The first year of a two year rolling programme is planned and ready to be implemented by confident staff in September 2014 The characteristics of an effective learner have been developed and are used to celebrate success and motivate learners The use of ICT helps to motivate and encourage with their learning Other whole school developments/training for /2014: Attendance and Punctuality RRS Level 1 accreditation Review SIAMS toolkit within Chaplaincy Committee Further training within Pupil Tracker, to possibly include report writing Review function of the school library and possible use of the village library Development of the Port Bredy Schools Association which replaces the Bridport Cluster Governor Key Actions for /2014: Manage change of Chair of Full Governing Body and Curriculum and People Committees Integrate programme of school visits into Committee and FGB meeting cycles Keep abreast of central and local government developments to curriculum concerning academy status and federation Develop understanding of the new curriculum and impact on, staff and resources Support staff to promote the school and develop effective partnerships with parents and carers through parents and carers and local publicity Continue to develop governor skills and experience through training Take an active role in developing the Port Bredy network of

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