School Priorities 2026-2027
Our school priorities very much focus around our vision, with our targets linking back to supporting all pupils ‘…… fulfilling their full potential and achieving their dreams and aspirations.’ Central, is the importance of the whole child, helping them to grow in ‘Heart, Mind & Spirit.’
Leadership and Governance
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Build strong and sustainable links with our partner school (within the federation) by establishing shared practice and support networks, alongside focusing on the strategic direction of the school.
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OFSTED - Further develop the precision of the professional learning offer so it more closely aligns to school priorities (quality first teaching).
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To further provide opportunities and professional development at all levels to promote career development incl. ECTs, LSAs, HLTAs, new staff and current.
Attendance & Behaviour
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To further strengthen routines and consistency in relation to structures, practices and policy linking to behaviour.
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To continue to support teachers in how to adapt behaviour management strategies to meet individual needs (SEND) based on evidence and pedagogy.
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To further monitor and highlight children at risk of falling into the persistent absentee category earlier.
Curriculum & Teaching
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SIAMS - Extend the religious education (RE) curriculum so that pupils deepen their knowledge of religions and worldviews beyond Christianity.
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OFSTED - Continue to refine the curriculum, particularly in the wider subject areas so that teachers implement the curriculum with greater precision and consistency.
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Embed the new maths curriculum and ensure that it is adapted to meet the needs of all pupils developing further fundamental maths skills.
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Provide children with regular opportunities to write extended pieces independently alongside continuing to raise standards of handwriting and presentation across all subjects.
Achievement
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Provide children with opportunities of high-level challenge, in all subjects, from their baseline allowing for more pupils to be recognised as GDS.
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Develop staff expertise in assessment, ensuring teacher judgements are accurate, consistent and moderated effectively, leading to reliable data that informs teaching and learning.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & Wellbeing
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Share with other schools, the excellent work that has been developed around supporting strong mental health and wellbeing for pupils and adults within the school community to enrich the lives of others. (SIAMS target).
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Further build on the themes of justice and responsibility and grow an awareness of the wider world evidencing through achieving the Global Neighbours accreditation.
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To review the Climate Action Plan in collaboration with Eco Council, and plan for the second year of its implementation (SIAMS SEF IQ5)
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Further develop support and outreach for harder to reach parents and families, through coffee mornings, stay and play sessions, parent groups etc.
Early Years Development
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Increase the percentage of pupils in Reception reaching GLD and use dual data to more effectively monitor progress and attainment of all groups.
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Strengthen the curriculum progression between nursery, reception and Year 1.
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Improve the quality of continuous provision through targeted enhancements to resources, activities and learning opportunities in each area of learning.