School Development

School Development Plan 2021-22

To review the school vision and values which aligns with the ethos of school post-pandemic

All stakeholders are consulted on the current values and school vision
The views of all stakeholders are sought on the vision and values for Fixby in 2022
A new vision for the school is in place and shared with all stakeholders
School Values are identified which underpin the wider school curriculum

To embed effective teaching and learning in English and Maths to ensure all pupils make the expected progress from their starting points

Teaching of reading, writing and maths will be judged to be at least good in every phase and there will be an increase in teaching that is judged to be outstanding.
Opportunities to develop new pedagogical practices will be explored
Pedagogical styles are effective in ensuring pupils embed key concepts in their long term memory and apply them fluently
Leaders have a clear vision for their subject and detailed action plans identify actions to improve the quality or reading, writing and maths
Effective monitoring by all leaders evidence the impact of the action plans
Progress in reading, writing and maths is at least in line with national by the end of KS2
All vulnerable group make the expected progress from their starting point so no groups are disadvantaged
The Link Governors for English and maths are confident that the quality of teaching and learning in English and Maths in school is effective

To further develop the role of middle leaders in school to have a greater impact on the teaching and learning of foundation subjects

Middle Leaders work with the Curriculum leader to ensure the curriculum is well planned and sequenced so that new knowledge and skills build on what has been taught before and towards clearly defined end points
Subject leaders are the ‘specialists’ in school on the subject they lead
Middle Leaders will monitor teaching and learning in their subject and offer bespoke CPD where needed
Assessment systems in foundation subjects are fit for purpose
Pupils ’work across the whole curriculum is of a consistently high standard for all pupils, particularly the most disadvantaged and pupils with SEND
The Link Governor for the Curriculum is confident that the quality of the Curriculum in school is effective

To implement the new ‘Statutory framework EYFS’

All EYFS staff are confident in delivering the Statutory Framework
Assessment systems are fully embedded in EYFS practice
Classroom provision is targeted to meet the needs of pupils
GLD is at least in line with the national standard
The Link Governor for EYFS is confident that the quality of EYFS provision in school is effective

To improve outcomes of early reading through high-quality teaching

Current provision of early reading is evaluated and reviewed, in line with the latest research
A high-quality early reading curriculum is in place which includes assessment and the importance of ‘fidelity to the programme’
A systematic phonics teaching programme is implemented
The lowest 20% of readers are identified and provision targeted at filling the gaps
Proportions of pupils achieving expected standard in phonics in Y1 and Y2 is at least in line with national, for all groups
The Link Governor for English is confident that the quality of English teaching and learning in school is effective

To embed the RSHE curriculum

All pupils are accessing the RSHE curriculum in class
The RSHE curriculum has enabled all pupils to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, health and relationships
Monitoring shows the teaching and learning of RSHE is effective across school
The Link Governor for RSHE is confident that the quality of RSHE provision in school is effective

To plan and implement a ‘Recovery Plan’ to identify and address gaps in pupils learning as a result of COVID-19