North Newton Community Primary
School Development Plan
2016 - 2017
An Overview for Governors and Staff / Governor / Staff / Learning Walk / MeetingsLEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT:
There is effective moderation and challenging targets are set to staff. The school runs effectively, has strong links within the Compass Group, and continues to make improvements to ensure children receive the best provision possible. / Sarah Cook
Andrew O’Connor / Nick Arnold
Alison Crow / 11th Oct – SEP Visit (SC / NA)
10th Nov – meeting (NA / AO’C)
24th Nov – NA’s PM (NA/SC/LI)
24th Feb - TBD - (NA / SC)
TBA – Spring Grants meet (NA / AO’C)
Ensure HT adheres to the National Standards of Excellence for Headteachers in order to ensure the school makes effective and on-going development.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & WELFARE:
(Behaviour and Safety)
Children make positive contributions towards the school ethos and adhere to our Class and School rules. All stakeholders promote a positive learning environment. / Eilleen Tipper / Nick Arnold
Alison Crow / 7th Nov – Safeguarding (NA / ET)
Spr / Sum – Safeguarding (NA /ET)
QUALITY OF TEACHING, LEARNING & ASSESSMENT:
Quality of work produced by pupils and the progress the pupils make shows that effective teaching is consistently at least good in all classes. / Sarah Cook
Andrew O’Connor / Nick Arnold
Alison Crow
Annie Hudson
Simon Day / 12th Oct – Phonics (SC / SD)
2nd Feb – KS2 Pupil Interviews (SC +1)
8th Dec - Maths (AH/AO’C)
8th May – KS1 Pupil Interviews
OUTCOMES OF CHILDREN & LEARNERS – including SEN:
To achieve accelerated progress, in comparison to national expectations, in all cohorts, including those on SEN register. To establish effective intervention where accelerated progress is not being achieved. / Sarah Cook
Lynsey Irish / Nick Arnold
Alison Crow
Annie Hudson
Simon Day / 27th Feb: PPM & SENCO Presentations
Raise Presentation - Data
HT Performance Management - Data
Book Scrutiny
EARLY YEARS PROVISION:
To continue to develop the EYFS so it is an outstanding provision. To improve outdoor and classroom provision and improve independence. / Danielle Gair / Alison Crow / Jan / Feb 2017 – (AC + Gov)
June / July 2017 (AC + Gov)
PREMISES:
The premises of the school is safe and is used to the most effective manner possible, given limitations of size, age and orientation of the buildings. / Mark Barham
Nickla Shuttleworth / Nick Arnold / 19th April – pre-FGB H&S walk?
May 2017 – H&S Site – (MB +1)
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT:
There is effective moderation and challenging targets are set to staff. The school runs effectively, has strong links within the Compass Group, and continues to make improvements to ensure children receive the best provision possible. / Success criteria:
· There is a clear drive to ensure National Standards of Excellence for HT are foci for school development, in terms of:
o Qualities and Knowledge – of staff including SLT
o Pupils and Staff – to maximise progress
o Systems and Process – throughout the school
o Self-Improving school systems – in conjunction with other schools
· Staff CPD is effective, appropriate and has a positive impact on the children as 80% children are working at ARE by the end of the year in each year group and survey results concludes that at least 90% of children are happy, doing well and parents are pleased with the provision.
· English and Maths subject leaders improve their subjects through an effective Action Plan and at least 80% of children are working at ARE.
· Class Structure is effective in terms of class size, space and appropriateness.
· Senior Teacher continues to improve in her new role, and achieves specific targets and, according to surveys, at least 90% of staff and parents are pleased with her work.
· KCSIE document is embedded in school and all staff aware of aspects.
· New Online Risk Assessment Package launched April 2017.
· Broadband provider to be changed and running effectively without changeover issue.
Governor Link: Sarah Cook & Andrew O’Connor
Staff: Nick Arnold & Alison Crow
RATIONALE:
All decisions are made in line with the school’s vision.
Monitoring
Key sources of evidence:
*SDP, SEF / *Staff / Gov minutes
*Learning Walks
*Pupil, staff & parents surveys
Sequence of tasks / Personnel & Governor Monitoring / Timescale / Resourcing / Costs / Impact
Staff CPD is effective, appropriate and has a positive impact on the children. / NA –
Appraisals
AC – LSA Appraisals
SC/AO’C / Sept/Oct set targets
March 2016 / Supply cost
Following budget figures / Technology training 01/09/16: impact – teachers increased aptitude using Promethean boards
Subject leaders improve their subjects through an effective Action Plan. / SD – English
AH Maths
SC / By Nov 2016 / £500 Eng/Maths / Clear focus for English and Maths from Action Plans
Class Structure is effective in terms of class size, space and appropriateness. / NA AC
SC AO’C / Sept 2017 / Nil / Class structure discussion in FGB 05/12/16.
Probable change to KS2: Yr3/4 & Yr 4/5/6
Potential children ‘earmarked’ for focus with AH (Dec 2016)
Feb 2017 – Ch agreed. Parents informed.
Restructure in Rec / KS1: 0 children remaining in Hedgehogs
Feb 2017 – Decision confirmed for Sept 2017.
Senior Teacher continues to improve in her new role, and achieves specific targets. / NA AC
SC / Ongoing / Cover when needed / Communication to all staff further improved
ST is effective and
KCSIE updated and shared with all staff – aware of all aspects / NA
ET / By Oct 14th / Nil / All staff are aware of aspect within document
Risk Assessment online package is maintained: EEC Live ends current link with SCC in March 2017. Schools have make own arrangements / NA AC
DR
Finance Governors / New package by April 2017 / £350 per year fixed for 3 years. / By March 2017, effective online risk assessment package in place – likely to be current EEC Live package and go direct.
Broadband provider to be changed and running effectively without changeover issue. / NA/AC
Finance Govs. / By Sept 2017 / Quotes being sought / 17/11/16 Meeting with IDN to discuss most effective path
Received quotes – to take to FGB (5th Dec) for agreement.
This will include all essential firewalls, filters and back-ups.
Discussion re: increased back-up capacity to avoid ‘catastrophic system failure’ essential.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & WELFARE:
(Behaviour and Safety)
Children make positive contributions towards the school ethos and adhere to our Class and School rules. All stakeholders promote a positive learning environment. / Success Criteria:
· Children know their ‘steps to success’ in drive to improve learning and have a positive attitude towards their learning – linked into our ethos and SMSC provision
· All H&S procedures are in place. Training for staff ongoing and updated.
· Children know how to stay healthy and safe.
· Risk Assessments, Critical Incident Plans and Single Central Records are all updated appropriately.
· All children achieve, socially, morally, emotionally to become well-rounded citizens.
· Playtimes and lunchtimes are enjoyable, according to surveys, as there are activities and specific areas for children.
· All staff receive a care of duty from Senior Leaders to ensure their well-being is a focus
Governor link: Eilleen Tipper
Staff: Nick Arnold & Alison Crow
RATIONALE:
We have the highest expectations for pupils’ behaviour and we will aim to support them appropriately to become well-rounded citizens.
As Senior Leaders, we will be mindful of staff to ensure steps are taken to help their well-being
Monitoring
Key sources of evidence:
* Pupil Interviews
*Parent / Staff surveys / * Learning Walks
* Lesson observations
Sequence of tasks / Personnel & Governor Monitoring / Timescale / Resourcing / Costs / Impact
Children know their ‘steps to success’ in drive to improve learning and have a positive attitude towards their learning – linked to ethos & SMSC provision / AH/CR lead
All staff / From Sept 2015 / Resources / Assembly 12/09/16 manners, self-motivation focus.
Impact – to inspire ch to be best they can be.
All H&S procedures are in place.
Training for staff ongoing and updated. / NA/RH/DR
MB / Ongoing / Courses / KCSIE updated and shared with staff Sept 2016
October 2016 achieved 100% in H&S audit.
Report No.1169 carried out by Jon Saunders.
Prevent, Safeguarding, Child Protection & Fire Awareness Training INSET January 2017.
All teachers / LSA / Admin / Cleaners & Governor present.
Children know how to stay healthy and safe. / All staff / Ongoing / Nil / Rec / Yr6 given resources to drive health/safety.
Risk Assessments, KCSIE, Critical Incident Plans and Single Central Records are all updated appropriately. / DR / RH
NA
ET / Ongoing / Nil / SCR updated Sept 2016. Awareness of SCR & Whistleblowing raised for staff January 2017
RA in line with guidelines
Children achieve socially, morally, emotionally to become well-rounded citizens. / All staff / Oct ‘16 / Nil / Through surveys, positive comments regarding children’s overall behaviour and attitude towards school (July 2016)
Playtimes and lunchtimes are enjoyable, according to surveys, as there are activities and specific areas. / All staff / Ongoing / £250
Playtime resources / March 2017 Staff meeting to formulise ideas.
SC to present to classes for summer term.
All staff receive a care of duty from Senior Leaders to ensure their well-being is a focus / NA / AC
SC/AO’C / Ongoing / Email reply expectation agreed – no reply needed 8pm – 8am and not over weekends / holidays.
All f/time staff to go home by 4.30pm once a week.
NA to work from home 1 day every h-t.
QUALITY OF TEACHING, LEARNING & ASSESSMENT:
From evidence of lesson observations, the quality of work produced by pupils and the progress the pupils make, shows effective teaching is consistently at least good in all classes. / Success criteria:
· 90% of all lessons are at least good in each term
· Independent learning is evident and effective (through progress)
· Children drive their own learning - feedback is effective and promotes progress.
· The outcomes of work scrutiny with staff and Governors as well as from pupil interviews indicate children know about their targets, how to improve their work on at least 3 occasions through the year.
· Tapestry is used effectively as an assessment tool for EYFS (See EYFS section)
· Technology is used to accelerate and complement learning
Governor link: Sarah Cook, Andrew O’Connor
Staff: Nick Arnold, Alison Crow
Subject Leaders:
Annie Hudson (Maths) and Simon Day (English)
RATIONALE: Our provision is as good as it can be, given the limitations within our school. We will continue to be reflective and inspire our children to love learning.
Monitoring
Key sources of evidence:
*Teacher Assessment Data
* PPMs – teachers with ST & SENCO / * Work scrutiny
* Lesson observations
* Pupil Interviews
* Planning
Sequence of tasks / Personnel & Governor Monitoring / Timescale / Resourcing / Costs / Impact
90% of all lessons are at least good in every lesson. / All teachers
SC / Ongoing / Peer Observations taking place & teachers filming their sessions to help teachers be more reflective and set own development points.
Pupils develop and drive Independent Learning to make at least expected progress annually. / All teachers
SC / Ongoing / Subject Dev plans / As a school, children work independently and drive own learning, unless working in a focused group.
Assessment system is effective in Reading, Writing and Maths. / NA, AC / Sept 2016 / SIMs package
£1000 G/R Resources / Agreed x4 year (termly + Sept start) on Sims.
In English books, year-specific targets are followed and assessed. In KS2, ch & teacher agree success
Guided Reading Resources bought – improved assessment
Driving own learning – next steps are clear for children so progress is effective and systematic. / Teachers / On-going / Nil / September staff meeting
Updated Marking & Feedback codes to ensure next steps are clear – to encourage accelerated learning. Displayed in all classes.
All classes have A5 posters in their English & Maths books
Promethean TVs (PTV) are fully integrated into daily learning and training is effective. / All teachers / Jan 2016 / £11000
3-year LA Loan
(Ipads £1500 PTFA) / September
Technology training – Day 3. All teachers are confident and have good knowledge and understanding of aspects of PTVs.
Early Years and KS1 use Purple Mash as a technology tool to help develop their awareness and efficiency / MH to lead,
AC. / Ongoing,
updated Jan 2016 / £1000 for 3 year / Technology awareness and improvement for early years / KS1 children
Technology is used to accelerate and complement learning
16 more ipads are purchased (Total 32) / NA
SC / By Jan 2017 / Quote being sought / Request for Quote 6th Dec 2016 for 16 more ipads, 32-ipad storage trolley and selling 16-ipad trolley.