GRIFFYDAM PRIMARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2019-21

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GRIFFYDAM PRIMARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2019-21 Our Main School Priorities for 2019-2020 are: Leadership and Management Behaviour and Attitudes Personal Development Quality of Education To review and refine our school vision in light of our route to outstanding. To ensure that CPD plan is aligned to improvement priorities for all staff. To enable governors to refine and further improve good practice. To review all policies and practice to support staff well being. To initiate a wider school engagement plan. To roll out a consistent approach to behaviour and pupil expectations. To ensure that our policies and processes in relation to anti-bullying are of the highest level. To improve the standard of presentation of work. To ensure that attendance for our most vulnerable pupils is at least in line with national. To ensure that our curriculum support character development To identify and implement opportunities to target healthy lifestyles and wellbeing. To further drive the school’s focus on inclusion and equality through a considered whole school approach. To review and refine curriculum and resources so that it can be justified in terms of Intent, Implementation and Impact. To ensure that provision across the school is at least good, with a growing proportion of outstanding practice identified. To ensure that assessment processes fit the needs of learners from all groups. To show outcomes which are above national in all areas and at all stages, with an increasing proportion of pupils achieving greater depth at KS1 and KS2.

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Our Main School Priorities for 2019-2020 are:

Leadership and Management Behaviour and Attitudes Personal Development

Quality of Education

To review and refine our

school vision in light of our

route to outstanding.

To ensure that CPD plan is

aligned to improvement

priorities for all staff.

To enable governors to

refine and further improve

good practice.

To review all policies and

practice to support staff well

being.

To initiate a wider school

engagement plan.

To roll out a consistent

approach to behaviour and

pupil expectations.

To ensure that our policies

and processes in relation to

anti-bullying are of the

highest level.

To improve the standard of

presentation of work.

To ensure that attendance

for our most vulnerable

pupils is at least in line with

national.

To ensure that our

curriculum support character

development

To identify and implement

opportunities to target

healthy lifestyles and

wellbeing.

To further drive the school’s

focus on inclusion and

equality through a

considered whole school

approach.

To review and refine

curriculum and resources so

that it can be justified in

terms of Intent,

Implementation and Impact.

To ensure that provision

across the school is at least

good, with a growing

proportion of outstanding

practice identified.

To ensure that assessment

processes fit the needs of

learners from all groups.

To show outcomes which are

above national in all areas

and at all stages, with an

increasing proportion of

pupils achieving greater

depth at KS1 and KS2.

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Improvement Priority Target One Overall responsibility

Leadership and Management- CPD Implementing a robust performance management and CPD programme to improve the quality and impact of teaching, so that judgements over time in each year group are outstanding by April 2021

SLT Head Teacher Governing Body

Rationale Expected Impact

The quality of teaching is the main factor which impacts on progress and attainment

Teachers have increased confidence in understanding how to deliver outstanding teaching and learning

There is a marked increase in pupil progress and attainment across all year groups and key groups.

There is a marked improvement in outcomes from performance management monitoring

Summer 19

Autumn 19

Spring 20

Summer 20

Autumn 20 Spring 21

Staff action

Pm targets set Staff questionnaire to determine training needs reviewed (CPD focus) CPD plan in place for 19-20

PM targets reviewed Opportunities to observe outstanding teaching within local area. Pupil questionnaire regarding teaching and learning CPD plan reviewed

PM targets reviewed Peer coaching model in place for areas of focus for each staff member Development meeting programme reflects training priorities in SDP CPD plan reviewed and new plan in place for 20/21

Pm targets set Peer coaching model in place for areas of focus for each staff member- working with other small schools within the locality.

PM targets reviewed CPD plan in place Pupil questionnaire regarding teaching and learning

PM targets reviewed CPD plan in place and updated for 2021/22

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Resourcing needs CPD budget (£5000) SENCO award (£1750) RQT (£150) Middle leader training via networks (£300) Arts (funded)

SLT time for monitoring and feedback (no cost)

SLT time for monitoring and feedback (no cost) Supply cost

SLT time for monitoring and feedback (no cost)

SLT time for monitoring and feedback (no cost)

SLT time for monitoring and feedback (no cost)

SLT time for monitoring and feedback (no cost)

Monitoring

Performance management records

HT report to the governors

Pupil questionnaire

Staff questionnaire

Attainment and progress data

Analysis of Impact Autumn 2019 All teaching staff have had PM targets set which enable them to develop leadership within their level and stage of development. Clear link between CPD planning and school developments for 2019-21.

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Improvement Priority Target Two Overall responsibility

Leadership and Management- Governance To enable governors to refine and further

improve good practice.

Head Teacher Governing Body

Rationale Expected Impact

A robust response to the increased expectations of the Governing Body.

There will be an increase in the number of occasions that governors are in school

Governors will feel knowledgeable and well informed about the school

Governors will be able to confidently answer questions as part of the peer review

The minutes will evidence an improvement in both the number and quality of challenging questions.

Governor understanding will have a positive impact as they develop an understanding of the need to promote progress of PP children.

Resource requirements

Folder for governors containing key information on one drive

Support for governor training and development through GDS £700

Further support from LA as required in response to review of governance.

Meeting time for teachers (ongoing) (no cost)

Staff Action

Governors interviewed as part of the school monitoring processes.

Meetings to be held with link year groups and subject leaders, as well as link governors for safe-guarding and pupil premium. (ongoing)

Monitoring

Governor minutes

Governing Body review of governance via NGA (Spring 19)

Analysis of Impact Autumn 2019 Governors now have defined areas of focus. Review of Governance has highlighted areas for development which can be addressed in 2019/20 and beyond. Spring 2020

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Improvement Priority Target Three Overall responsibility

Leadership and Management- Staff Wellbeing To ensure that school policies and procedures are reviewed and refined to support staff wellbeing.

Head Teacher: management of subject leadership Governing Body

Rationale Expected Impact

Staff wellbeing is high on the national agenda and impacts upon all aspects of life within our school. It is in the interests of all at Griffydam to have a well supported staff team.

Staff report improved levels of wellbeing. Policies and procedures are simplified and show impact without the need for additional paperwork Staff absences decrease.

Summer 19 Autumn 19 Spring 20 Summer 20 Autumn 20 Spring 21

Staff action

HT to roll out staff wellbeing policy to staff and govs. Governor appointed responsible for wellbeing. Staff wellbeing survey and review of school environment.

Staff wellbeing part of CPD for the term. Conversations with all staff to review working practices in light of staff survey.

Continue to review policies and practices to align with wellbeing. SIP to focus on wellbeing for financial year 20/21.

Review wellbeing policy and amend/ agree to ensure that all staff feel comfortable with this.

Staff wellbeing part of CPD for the term. Conversations with all staff to review working practices in light of staff survey.

Continue to review policies and practices to align with wellbeing. SIP to focus on wellbeing for financial year 21/22.

Resourcing needs Review of environment- areas for staff to relax at lunch (benches) 9DFC (£1000) Review PPA areas and redevelop storage room DFC (£1500)

HT development time to create policy and to undertake school environment survey.

Development time to ensure that conversations are held within the working week.

Leadership time for monitoring and review (no cost)

Leadership time for monitoring and review (no cost) Cost of CPD linked to wellbeing TBC once agreed within 2020/21 budget

Leadership time for monitoring and review (no cost)

Leadership time for monitoring and review (no cost)

Monitoring

Analysis of Impact Autumn 2019 Staff wellbeing high on school agenda. Opportunities for staff to participate in wellbeing activities (workplace challenge). Policies and practices under continual review to ensure that these support work-life balance.

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Spring 2020

Improvement Priority Target Four Overall responsibility

Leadership and management To develop a robust school engagement plan so that pupils and staff and parents can link with a wide range of peers and colleagues through their time at Griffydam.

Head Teacher: management of subject leadership Governing Body

Rationale Expected Impact

A) In order for our pupils to flourish as part of the wider society, it is important for them to develop links with children in communities different to their own. B) Staff can gain invaluable CPD from liaising with staff from a wide range of settings. C) parents benefit from being an integral part of their child’s learning

Pupils express increased understanding of other faiths and cultures within their area.

Pupils improve their understanding of the world around them.

Improved tolerance and respect for those different to themselves.

Pupils and staff cite a wider range of links with the school.

Improved parental attitudes to communication and involvement in the school via parent survey.

Summer 19 Autumn 19 Spring 20 Summer 20 Autumn 20 Spring 21

Staff action

Cc to investigate schools linking project and speak to LA about schools to foster CPD links with. Parent Forum reinstated and CC to investigate local community links.

Plan created to support fostering a range of links- community, wider community, school to school. Working party to look at school opps for community/parent engagement.

Pupils and staff opportunities to link with other schools/ community.

Transition arrangements include linking with a range of schools. Consider impact of linking project.

Investigate international schools award and link to engagement plan. Embedded links within school SIP Appoint engagement coordinator within staff team.

Set up linking project with international school.

Resourcing needs

Time for CC to investigate linking with schools.

Cost of transport/ resourcing.

Cost of resources and transport.

SLT time Cost of ISA SLT time.

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Monitoring

Analysis of Impact Autumn 2019 Engagement with link school underway through linking network. Challenges around parental forum engagement (time, childcare, etc). HT seeking parent views via email forums for key issues. Impact to be seen. Spring 2020

Improvement Priority Target Five Overall responsibility

Behaviour and Attitudes: To have a consistent approach to behaviour and pupil expectations.

To ensure that a consistent and clear behaviour policy enables pupils to display the highest standards of behaviour for learning

All teachers SLT

Rationale Expected Impact

The changing dynamics of our pupil cohort means that we have to look carefully at how to best meet their needs. Using an approach specifically designed to support children with ADHD means that all children can feel comfortable within the behaviour routines of our school.

Positive impact upon pupil attitudes to learning.

Decrease in behavioural incidents

Improvement in pupil surveys regarding wellbeing.

Staff confident within the behavioural structures

Parent feedback notes an improvement in behaviour and the ability to support behaviour at home.

Summer 19

Autumn 19

Spring 20

Summer 20

Autumn 20 Spring 21

Staff action

123 magic training for staff via ADHD solutions

123 magic approach rolled out to classes. Parent workshop in the approach. Behaviour policy and child friendly behaviour policy reviewed.

123 magic approach reviewed and presented to governors.

Pupil discussions re: behaviour and feedback regarding the new approach. Revisions to behaviour policy as a result.

Look towards outstanding judgement for behaviour and attitudes to learning. Consider how we can further improve our behaviour.

Look towards outstanding judgement for behaviour and attitudes to learning. Consider how we can further improve our behaviour.

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Resourcing needs Budget heading SEN 123 magic training £650 tbc

Staff meeting time SLT time for monitoring. Staff time for parent CPD

SLT time for monitoring.

SLT time for monitoring.

SLT time for monitoring.

SLT time for monitoring.

Monitoring

Half termly monitoring of behaviour log by the SLT. (no cost)

HT report to governors (no cost)

Analysis of Impact Autumn 2019 123 Magic now rolled into classes. Positive impact shown upon low level disruption across the school as well as engagement of more challenging pupils. Positive impact upon unstructured times. Parent workshop delayed due to staffing. Spring 2020

Improvement Priority Target Six Overall responsibility

Behaviour and Attitudes: To improve the standard of presentation of work.

To improve pupil presentation so that there is a clear ‘Griffydam’ style across the school by Spring 2021.

All teachers SLT Governing Body

Rationale Expected Impact

Presentation of work was identified as a key area for improvement within the OFSTED review (Jan 2018). This aspect also links to our support for pupils with dyslexic tendencies as cursive script is proven to support spelling and writing for this group.

Positive impact upon pupil attitudes to learning.

Improvement in the quality of work within books (all areas)

Length and accuracy of writing improved in all year groups.

Learning environment shows a consistent approach to handwriting- children’s confidence and security in the learning environment improved.

Outcomes for PP/SEND pupils improved.

Summer 19

Autumn 19

Spring 20

Summer 20

Autumn 20 Spring 21

Staff action

Staff to investigate a range of handwriting approaches and agree new format moving forward. Handwriting and presentation policy

Staff to ensure that handwriting is following new approach- retaining current model.

Audit of work to show progress in new approach. questionaire to parents re: views on new approach.

Revise policy in light of findings during the year. Pupil questionnaire to audit views on

Book scrutiny to analyse improvements in quality and accuracy within writing and across all subjects.

Audit learning environment to consider where there may be gaps in h/w presentation.

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revised and parents informed.

presentation and handwriting.

Seek out opportunities to support others with this area.

Seek competition to celebrate handwriting improvement.

Resourcing needs Curriculum leadership time (2x days) Budget heading E01 teachers Font and resources (E19 English)

Staff meeting time Development time for English lead to revise presentation and handwriting policy.

Cost of font and resources for new handwriting scheme. Time for parental meeting regarding new approach.

Time to send out questionnaire and analysis. Development time to audit work.

Development time to revise policy and present to governors.

Development time to audit work.

Development time to audit Learning Environment.

Monitoring

Half termly monitoring of books by the SLT. (no cost)

HT report to governors (no cost)

Parent questionnaire

Staff questionnaire

Pupil questionnaire

Analysis of Impact Autumn 2019 Detailed investigation has led the school to agree that our current font meets the developmental needs of our cohort and that actually robust monitoring and high expectations will have the greatest impact upon this area. School monitoring has shown a higher level of presentation across topic and maths books following these discussions, with clarity from staff as to their next steps. Spring 2020

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Improvement Priority Target Seven Overall responsibility

Behaviour and Attitudes: Anti-bullying To hold the highest standards in relation to our approaches to anti-bullying.

All teachers SLT Governing Body

Rationale Expected Impact

Although the instances of bullying are extremely rare within the school, parental questionnaires have highlighted that this is still an area of worry for parents. Research has shown that parents value external validation of quality practice.

Parents in survey show an increase in confidence within the school’s policies and procedures in relation to anti-bullying.

Pupils report high levels of security and feelings of safety within the school.

Pupils engaged in bullying instances, whether has perpetrator or not, are highly supported to rehabilitate and re-engage in positive behaviour.

Summer 19

Autumn 19

Spring 20

Summer 20

Autumn`20 Spring 21

Staff action

CC to submit Beyond Bullying Award’ folder. Development time for anti-bullying team to support the week. ELSA to review cohort for potential support.

School to celebrate Gold award and action plan for next step. Anti- bullying week organised. ELSA to review cohort for potential support.

Safer internet day organised. ELSA to review cohort for potential support. Roll out ‘Be an Internet Hero’ training across the school.

Pupil questionnaire re: behaviour and safety. Development time for anti-bullying team to support the week. ELSA to review cohort for potential support.

Anti- bullying week organised. Be an Internet Hero training in place across the school. ELSA to review cohort for potential support.

Safer internet day organised. ELSA to review cohort for potential support.

Resourcing needs Beyond Bullying Award (£500) PSHE budget. Diana Award Training in Burton for 10 pupils (£200) PSHE budget

Staff meeting time Development time CC to complete Beyond Bullying Award.

Development time for anti-bullying team to support the week. Be and Internet hero training (staff meeting time) Resources for anti-bullying week

Development time for anti-bullying team to support the week.

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(consider speaker £200)

Monitoring

Anti-bullying incident log

School behaviour log and policies

Anti-bullying ambassador training and questionnaires

Pupil questionnaires re: behaviour and safety.

Analysis of Impact Autumn 2019 Gold Award to be built upon via further links with a city school and a focus on ‘equality’ via Everyone’s Welcome. Governors updated on this issue on a termly basis. Spring 2020

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Improvement Priority Target Eight Overall responsibility

Behaviour and Attitudes: Attendance The overall attendance should be at least 96% and punctuality should be exemplary in all year groups.

Office Manager EWO Head Teacher Governing Body

Rationale Expected Impact

Attendance is a vital component of a child’s ability to access learning and make good progress. Key pupils within the school have been highlighted as an attendance concern.

Improved attainment and progress in all areas.

Improvement in attainment and progress for key pupils highlighted as being a concern with their attendance.

Summer 19

Autumn 19

Spring 20

Summer 20

Autumn 20 Spring 21

Staff action

Focus children identified and targets set Meeting with EWO and HT Attendance awards Weekly attendance figures published on website.

Focus children reviewed and targets set Meeting with EWO and HT Focus on punctuality and lateness. Chn identified and targets set.

Focus children reviewed and targets set Meeting with EWO and HT Punctuality reviewed and targets set for autumn term.

Focus children reviewed and targets set Meeting with EWO and HT Punctuality reviewed and targets set for autumn term.

Focus children reviewed and targets set Meeting with EWO and HT Punctuality reviewed and targets set for spring term.

Focus children reviewed and targets set Meeting with EWO and HT Punctuality reviewed and targets set for summer term.

Resourcing needs 3x EWO days per year £120/day (Budget code Attendance)

EWO cost Attendance books (£100) and certificates

EWO cost Attendance badges and certificates

EWO cost Attendance badges and certificates

EWO cost Attendance badges and certificates

EWO cost Attendance badges and certificates

EWO cost Attendance badges and certificates

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Monitoring

Half termly attendance reports, discussed at meeting with EWO for key pupils.

Attendance of all groups reported in the HT report to governors, such as pupil premium and SEND

Analysis of Impact Autumn 2019 Attendance policy reviewed. Parents all have access to this. Weekly monitoring of attendance data. Holidays only agreed under highly exceptional circumstances. Parents challenged when attendance drops below 90% and there is not a clear reason (e.g. medical long term). Spring 2020

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Improvement Priority Target Eleven Overall responsibility

Personal Development: a whole school approach to inclusion and equality

To improve the quality of provision across the school in relation to inclusion and equality.

All teachers SLT Governing Body

Rationale Expected Impact

Schools are expected to adhere to the Equalities Act 2010. It is part of our duty to enable children to adhere to the act and understand their role within an inclusive society. The catchment and local areas near the school are not diverse in any respect so it is important to create opportunities to discuss diversity and equality.

Pupils will understand the importance of the Equalities Act

They will have a deeper understanding of the range of diversity within society

Pupils will feel happier and more included within the school.

Visitors to the school will see that the school is welcoming to all.

Summer 19

Autumn 19

Spring 20

Summer 20

Autumn`20 Spring 21

Staff action

Initial questionnaire to pupils and staff. Governor training Staff training (2 year rolling programme in place) Parent resource meeting.

Roll out of programme (book 1 and book 2 for each class. All classes to create ‘Everyone’s Welcome display’

Roll out of programme (book 3 and book 4 for each class.

Roll out of programme (book 5 and book 6 for each class. Review of programme to date. Questionaire to pupils, parents and staff. Governor feedback.

Roll out of programme (book 7 and book 8 for each class.

Roll out of programme (book 9 and book 10 for each class.

Resourcing needs PSHE budget: Everyone’s Welcome Training and books £500 Networking meeting- cover for BF (3x days)

Staff meeting time Governor meeting time. Networking time

Staff meeting time Networking time

Staff meeting time Networking time

Staff meeting time Networking time

Staff meeting time Networking time

Staff meeting time Networking time

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Monitoring

Half termly monitoring of books by the SLT. (no cost)

HT report to governors (no cost)

Analysis of Impact Autumn 2019 Highly positive start to this resource being used. Questionairre shows clear areas for development and pupils have reacted positively to the equality messages. Clear status for the scheme within the school- whole school display along main corridor. Spring 2020

Improvement Priority Target 1c Overall responsibility

Quality of Education: Provision To move all areas of provision towards outstanding.

CC- headteacher, SLT

Rationale Expected Impact

In order for outcomes to move towards outstanding, our provision for pupils must set its sights on an outstanding judgement.

Parents will report that they feel better informed about their child’s progress

Pupil outcomes will improve across the school

Teachers will report improved pupil engagement

Pupils will report improved enjoyment and understanding.

Summer 19 Autumn 19

Spring 20

Summer 20

Autumn`20 Spring 21

Staff action

Review current practices via parent survey and build in time for staff to develop ideas re: communication of progress.

Trial electronic communication to parents across KS1 and 2

Review of electronic communication

Review of end of

year reports.

Policy on parent communication reviewed and agreed.

Review impact and assess against outstanding judgements.

Resourcing needs

SLT TIME SLT TIME Cost of communication

SLT TIME Time for parents to feedback

SLT TIME

SLT TIME SLT TIME

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resource subscription and training (£300?)

Opp for SLT to liaise with other school re: their reporting

Monitoring

Analysis of Impact Autumn 2019 This outcome has been delayed due to staff absences. Models of electronic engagement are being reviewed for trial in the spring term. Spring 2020

Improvement Priority Target 1c Overall responsibility

Quality of Education: Writing Raising standards in writing so that in 2019, our greater depth scores within writing exceed national expectations.

English Co-ordinator (TM)

Rationale Expected Impact

From the June 2019 data, our children performed well at both KS1 and 2 writing. Our scores for those exceeding national at greater depth with slightly lower than national.

Pupils are fluent and eager writers

Pupils ability to articulate the grammatical requirements for their year group

Pupils able to clearly identify structures for each genre and are able to articulate how to construct the main genres for their year group.

SEN/Lower attaining/PP pupils show accelerated progress in writing.

Pupils will take more responsibility for their own learning though a continuation of ‘The Griffydam Way’ and a personal approach to differentiation in writing

Writing standards will improve through the transferral of language used through reading quality texts.

Presentation and handwriting developed to a consistent approach, which can be seen across the school.

Summer 19 Autumn 19

Spring 20

Summer 20

Autumn`20 Spring 21

Staff action- TM

Review of writing long term map- curriculum review. Review KS1 and KS2 writing outcomes for trends.

Review Literacy policy Writing moderation- look at presentation and quality of writing during autumn term (x-curric)

Investigate opportunities for pupils to write for real purposes at GD. X school moderation

Review of writing outcomes at KS1 and KS2. Opportunities for transition for Y6-Y7 in writing

Review literacy policy Moderation programme extended to support other local schools.

Moderation programme extended to support other local schools.

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Review long term map and texts for 20-21

Resourcing needs

SLT time SLT time SLT time SLT time SLT time SLT time

Monitoring

Analysis of termly performance data, including all groups such as pupil premium and SEND (no cost)

Formal observations each term (no cost)

Planning scrutiny each term (no cost)

Work scrutiny each term (no cost)

Reports to governors each term (no cost)

Learning Walks each term (no cost)

Termly reporting of pupil progress and attainment to governors (no cost)

Governors to complete a marking scrutiny of writing comprehension books. (Feb 17) (no cost)

Analysis of Impact Summer 2019 + SATS impact Writing outcomes at KS2 above national. At KS1 outcomes broadly in line. Autumn 2019 Moderation shows a clear upskilling of our pupils across the school. Quantity and quality of writing outcomes developing and children clear about expectations via non-negotiables. Now looking at quality reading into writing opportunities. Spring 2020

Improvement Priority Target 1c Overall responsibility

Quality of Education: mathematics To improve the proportion of pupils in KS2 achieving both expected and greater depth within mathematics at KS2.

Mathematics Co-ordinator (HB)

Rationale Expected Impact

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From the June 2019 data, pupils in KS1 exceeded national expectations at both expected and GD. KS2 were slightly below national in both expected and GD. Whilst this was a cohort with additional needs, enabling all children to drive towards expected is a focus for 2019/20

Pupil percentages achieving expected and GD in mathematics are at least line with national at both expected and GD.

Pupil premium children within the Y6 cohort make accelerated progress within mathematics (20% of cohort)

Pupils in KS1 continue to make gains in progress and Y3 pupils show consistent progress within their first year in KS2

Pupils express confidence when talking about mathematics and feel able to manipulate numbers to the best of their ability.

Summer 2019 Autumn 2019 Spring 20 Summer 20 Autumn 20 Spring 21

Staff action- HB

Analysis of statutory testing in mathematics to idenitfy areas of strength and weakness.

Plan for moderation across school. PUMA tests accessed to streamline and add rigour to in-year monitoring. Lesson study HB+TM to further develop teaching of place value in KS2

Moderation multiplication and division Lesson study AW and BF- progression in practice across EYFS and KS1 Review of PUMA testing

Analysis of statutory testing in mathematics to identify areas of strength and weakness. Resource audit across school

Moderation programme extended to support other local schools. Intervention programme for

Moderation programme extended to support other local schools.

Resourcing needs

SLT time. PUMA testing Y1-6 SLT time

Outreach time for AW and BF SLT time

SLT time Staff meeting time for audit of resourcing. Maths budget £500

SLT time SLT time

Monitoring

Analysis of termly performance data, including all groups such as pupil premium and SEND (no cost)

Formal observations each term (no cost)

Planning scrutiny each term (no cost)

Work scrutiny each term (no cost)

Reports to governors each term (no cost)

Learning Walks each term (no cost)

Termly reporting of pupil progress and attainment to governors (no cost)

Analysis of Impact Summer 2019 + SATS impact KS2 results slightly below national at expected and GD KS1 above national at exp and GD Autumn 2019 PUMA tests show a clear improvement in standards within KS1, where mastery is more embedded and clear areas of focus within KS2. Spring 2020

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Governors to work with staff to complete a marking scrutiny of writing comprehension books.

Improvement Priority Target 1c Overall responsibility

Quality of Education: Reading Raising standards in reading so that in 2019/20, our greater depth scores reading writing exceed national expectations at KS1 and 2.

English Co-ordinator (TM)

Rationale Expected Impact

From the June 2019 data, our children performed well at both KS1 and 2 reading. Our scores for those at greater depth within reading were again slightly lower than national at KS2

Pupils are fluent and eager readers

The quality and range of texts being accessed show a move away from ‘popular celeb’ authors.

SEN/Lower attaining/PP pupils show accelerated progress in reading

Pupils will take more responsibility for their own learning though a continuation of ‘The Griffydam Way’ and a personal approach to differentiation in reading

Writing standards will improve through the transferral of language used through reading quality texts.

Summer 19 Autumn 19

Spring 20

Summer 20

Autumn`20 Spring 21

Staff action

Review KS1 and KS2 results for reading to assess trends. Order quality fiction for upper KS2 (empathy lab/ topic related)

Audit of quality reading resources across school. Review long term mapping for texts linking with topics. Review guided reading in KS1 and 2. Reading gladiators group for Y6 Review interventions for LA pupils in reading.

Review changes to guided reading from autumn term. TM to visit school to evaluate guided reading in similar and contrasting contexts. Review library stock in line with new topics and pupils views. Look at reading environment.

Review SATS at KS1 and 2 and EYFS outcomes for trends.

Set intervention

groups for autumn

term

Look at wider opportunities for reading.

Look at opportunities to engage with authors/ illustrators/ publishers, etc for KS2

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Resourcing needs

SLT time £500 library budget Focus UKS2

£550 reading Gladiators cost (from PP budget)

SLT time for TM/CC £500 library budget. Focus KS1 and EYFS

SLt time for analysis Literacy lead to attend conference to support reading and feedback to governors (£200 but look for funded opps).

£500 library budget- focus LKS2

Monitoring

Analysis of termly performance data, including all groups such as pupil premium and SEND (no cost)

Formal observations each term (no cost)

Planning scrutiny each term (no cost)

Work scrutiny each term (no cost)

Reports to governors each term (no cost)

Learning Walks each term (no cost)

Termly reporting of pupil progress and attainment to governors (no cost)

Governors to complete a marking scrutiny of writing comprehension books. (Feb 17) (no cost)

Governor Day

Analysis of Impact Summer 2019 + SATS impact Reading stong at KS1 and in EYFS. Above national at KS2 for expected but below for GD. Autumn 2019 Reading resources reviewed for links with topics. Parent reading group launched to equip parents with confidence to share texts at home. CC to reading teachers: reading pupils to gain national perpective and high quality resources for school. Spring 2020

Devolved Formula Capital Overview for 2019/2020

Item Rationale and link to SDP Cost Timings and impact Evaluation

Sail for KS1 area Discussed previously to enable outdoor learning and sheltered summer play

£3500 (from additional capital grant)

Summer 1 2019 Sail transferred to KS2 area for lunches. KS1 sail to be fitted during autumn term.

Replacement to outdoor benching

Links to wellbeing and opportunities to extend our area to the community

£2000 (bid placed for £1000 from Harley Trust and £1000 from DFC)

Summer 2 2019 Replaced. Benches look smart and encourage more children (and staff) to sit and relax at lunch and break

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Refurbishment to hall cupboard

Sink needed to support smooth running of lunchtimes and after school provision. Will enable better access to resources and support staff wellbeing through a more orderly resource area.

£ TBC from DFC grant- sink and small preparation area to be fitted. £600 for new fixed shelving and boxes £ TBC of PO time for clearance

Summer holidays 2019 Cupboards removed and fixed shelving now being installed. LA still not given us a quote for sink etc.

Replacement of pea gravelled area outside KS2 mobiles

H and S priority £TBC DFC grant Summer holidays 2019 Rolled over due to summer weather.

Refurbishment of EYFS cloakrooms

Link to raising attainment/aspiration. Centre of excellence objective,

£1000 for additional storage and removal of current coatpegs. Cost of repainting area and making good.

Summer Holidays 2019 Cleared and in place for outreach/intervention.

SDP Finance Staffing Attendance Computing and ICT

H and S SEN/PP Character Ed PSHCE School systems and processes

Major events Assessment

Su1 5 year budget plan completed Report to govs following finance audit.

Review/set targets for key pupils

Check licences Review schools broadband Report to govs on rolling upgrade prog.

H and S review- trees Fire drill

SEN/PP reviews and targets

Focus: Aiming as High as I Can Assessments

Align scheme of work to new SRE policy Beyond Bullying Award accreditation.

Office procedures and ordering.

Formal teacher observations KS1, KS2 SATS, FSP moderation, phonics screen

PIRA reading Writing assessment Maths assessment (white rose)

Su2 Review systems and processes for Au 2019

Pm reviews teachers

Review/set targets for key pupils Review punctuality Review attendance policy

Update website for autumn 2019

H and S review-buildings Fire drill

Sen/PP pupil reviews of targets PP action plan completed and reviewed

Focus: Thinking for myself Science fair Transition to high school +transition days

School meals Reports Parents evening Summer Fair Nursery picnics

Assessment of PP, SEN and new pupils.

Au 1 Review of BACS processes

PM teachers and HT

Review pupil progress and related attendance

Computing S of work- review in light of new

H and S review- playgrounds Fire drill

SEN/PP- teachers to set targets.

Focus: Aiming as High as I Can

Be Internet Heroes training.

Evolve and ed visits- planner and coaches booked

Harvest

YR on entry assessments

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School Self Evaluation Planner April 2019- March2020

Activity Su1 Su2 Au1 Au2 Sp1 Sp2

Formal teacher observations

29.04.19 16-20 September 19 14- 18 jan 20

Informal learning walks

English WC 23.04.19

Wider curriculum WC 17.06.19

Maths Wc 23.09.19

English Wc 28.10.19

Wider curriculum Wc 21.01.18

Maths Wc 25.02.19

Evidence trawl- maths

WC 30.09.19 WC 04.03.19

Evidence trawl- English

WC 07.05.19 WC 11.11.19

Evidence trawl- cross curricular

WC 24.06.19 WC 28.01.19

Re-issue home school agreement

OFSTEd requirements

Baseline data gathered Files checked PP action plan uploaded to website

Presentation Targets behaviour

Formal teacher observations

PIRA reading Writing assessment Maths assessment (white rose)

Au2 Interim budget review

Pm support staff

Attendance awards autumn Review/set targets for key pupils Review punctuality

H and S review-PE equipment Fire drill

Sen/PP pupil reviews of targets. SEN policy updated to website

Focus: More than just me Anti bullying activities Team activities

Anti- bullying week

Office staff PM Parents evening Christmas productions Carol service

Assessment of PP, SEN and newly arrived pupils.

Sp 1 SFVS review Interim PM review teachers

Review/set targets for key pupils

Review assessment in computing

H and S review- forest school Fire drill

SEN/PP reviews and targets

Focus: Going the Extra Mile Charities House competitions

Safer internet day

Risk assessments reviewed

Formal teacher observations

PIRA reading Writing assessment Maths assessment (white rose)

Sp2 Plan 2020/21 budget SFVS completed

Interim review support staff Review staffing for Sept 2019

Review/set targets for key pupils Review punctuality

H and S review- buildings Fire drill

Sen/PP pupil reviews of targets

Focus: I can do it. Learning to Learn strategies

Visits to multi faith centre SRE Y5/6

Lunchtime supervision overview

Parents evening Easter service

Assessment of PP, SEN and newly arrived pupils.

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Pupil conversations WC 13.05.19- curriculum

Y6 leavers’ questionnaire 08.07.19

WC 9.09.19- b and s WC 18.11.19- curriculum

WC 11.03.19- B and S

SDP review and update

WC 20.05.19 WC 01.07.19 WC 16.10.17 WC 09.12.19 WC 04.02.19 WC 18.03.19

Pupil Progress meetings

Data submitted and pupil progress meetings 20.05.19

Review provision for next year as a whole staff 09.07.19*

Data submitted Pupil progress meetings 07.10.19

PP and SEN data SEN/PP Review meeting 02.12.19

Data submitted 04.02.19 Pupil progress meetings 11.02.19

SEN data submitted 25.03.19 SEN pupil progress 01.04.19