To implement a new framework for writing (Talk4Writing) so that the vast majority of pupils make at least good progress from their starting points in writing and the percentage of children meeting 'Expecting Standards' for all year groups increases. (Year 1 of 3)

This will be achieved by:

• Teaching and learning in Literacy will be at least good across all year groups
• All teachers receive Talk4Writing Training
• All year groups receive additional Talk4Writing planning session with facilitator
• Teachers use Talk4Writing in their English lessons in Spring and Summer Terms
• Monitoring of planning, through lesson observations and discussions with pupils show that teachers’ subject knowledge in writing is good

and underpins the provision of well-matched activities that engage and stimulate pupils, particularly the more-able.

• Live lessons/parent workshops to model Talk4Writing to parents
• Model texts and additional resources are in use across the school
• Opportunities for peer observations across year groups

2. Behaviour and 

Attitudes

To further develop and embed systems so that children are active participants in their learning, are motivated and persistent learners and thoughtful caring citizens in school and beyond. (Year 3 of 3)

This will be achieved by:

• Embedding a Growth Mindset approach to learning and life skills in all year groups
• All staff receive training on Metacognition
• Develop metacognition and self-regulation as tools to support learning
• Embedding the School Values within lessons and the wider school day to support all children
• Broadening our 'cultural capital' to encompass all cultures in our curriculum and through our enrichment days.
• Ensuring pupils have high aspirations and motivation to challenge themselves

To develop and promote an inclusive approach for all children and families so that all feel valued, where differences are celebrated and everyone is able to thrive in our school (Year 1 of 3)

• PINS project
• Closer links with NJS
• Development of Pupil Passports and personalised learning plans
• SEND pupil group
• Staff training form external agencies

4. Leadership &

Management

Leaders ensure that highly effective and meaningful engagement takes place with all groups in the school community.

This will be achieved by:

• Parent workshops and meetings
• Improve parental engagement
• Develop the role of governors
• Supporting our growing number of EAL families
• Parent ambassadors
• PINS projects for SEND parents
• TA training sessions
• Governor Visits with linked teachers

For all children to make excellent progress from their individual starting points in mathematical concepts and key vocabulary

This will be achieved by:

• Developing a robust system of planning to ensure key concepts are taught in depth giving children to apply and embed
• Ensuring maths resources in continuous provision are purposeful and progressive linking to key concepts at various stages throughout the year
• CPD for all EY staff
• Learning Walks, pupil voice and staff discussions
• Parent workshops to support their understanding of key concepts
• Developing simple assessment tools to ensure progress and catch up for all children