1. BISHOP WOOD C OF E JUNIOR SCHOOL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2015-2016

2. PRIORITY 1: Review provision for all vulnerable learners to accelerate their progress and attainment Key IssueActionIntended OutcomeWhoCostWhenMonitoring Development of new INCo role Update job description and time priorities HfL training “Outstanding SENCo” (3 days) Serendipity in house training pack for systemic improvement Outstanding support for pupils, staff and parents. Accelerated progress for all learners JG time £400 £150 Sept 2015 on Nov 2015 Sept 2015 on SEND Gov Information for parents Information on guided and precision teaching updated on website Awareness of strategies used to support learners JGtimeOct 2015 on SEND Gov Precision teaching programmes Review and adapt according to need. Liaise with TAs and teachers. Outstanding independent learning strategies JGtimeOct 2015 on SEND Gov Provision Mapping Feedback on quality of Provision maps. Are all needs addressed appropriately? Appropriate support assigned where needed. Quality in the recording process. JGtermlySept 2015 on SEND Gov

3. PRIORITY 1: Review provision for all vulnerable learners to accelerate their progress and attainment Key IssueActionIntended Outcome WhoCostWhenMonitoring Facilitating outstanding SEND provision Using data to identify areas for improvement In house “Serendipity training pack delivered to staff Outstanding teaching and learning for SEND learners JG£150Sept 2015 on SEND Gov Teaching and Learning Committee Review PPG strategies to support learners Identify personalised needs for each child Extend repertoire of support to meet needs Ensure all PPG children are case studied Progress is accelerated. Inequality is removed. Evidence of small steps in progress is built up over time JG LH All PPG Time Sept 2015 on Teaching and Learning Committee Training to make more Teaching Assistants outstanding HfL training opportunities In house “Serendipity” training pack delivered Excellent support and guided teaching is provided JG TAs £600 £150 Sept 2015 on Teaching and Learning Committee

4. PRIORITY 2: Further embed an enriched curriculum through focused work in foundation subjects Key IssueActionIntended OutcomeWhoCostWhenMonitoring Assessment of the new primary curriculum in the foundation subjects. Adopt an appropriate objective led system for identifying pupils performing at, above or below age related expectations Pupil progress will be tracked effectively in the foundation subjects BS All TimeSept 2015 on Teaching and Learning Committee Developing key skills across the curriculum. All staff to be in receipt of the in house training for this (Serendipity) Key skills identified and links made more effective teaching across the curriculum HR£150Jan 2016 on HT through Appraisal Review Review of what constitutes outstanding subject leadership All staff to be in receipt of the in house training for this (Serendipity) Subject leaders are insightful and accountable and have a clear view of what requires improvement JH£150Jan 2016 on HT through Appraisal Review

5. PRIORITY 2: Further embed an enriched curriculum through focused work in Foundation subjects Key IssueActionIntended OutcomeWhoCostWhenMonitoring Update E-safety education for parents and children Childnet to train children, staff and parents in current esafety issues Safety and clarity of understanding of potential dangers BS CI £500Oct 2015 Teaching and Learning Committee Review Home Learning Procedures Review arrangements in each year group. Communicate to parents Update policy Aim for as much consistency across year groups as possible. Home learning is exciting, engaging and creative BSTimeSept 2015 Teaching and Learning Committee Development of reading areas in all classrooms. Resources to be selected by teachers to create an exciting reading area with a variety of resources Raise the profile of reading. Promote the enjoyment of reading. EC LH £1500Dec 2015 Learning Walk Photographs

6. PRIORITY 3: Develop outstanding Behaviour for Learning Key IssueActionIntended OutcomeWhoCostWhenMonitoring Ensuring consistency in approach to teaching, learning behaviour, communication Review of expectations and non-negotiables with all staff New staff indicted appropriately. Raising of standards and expectations. Enables maximum progress for learners. LHtimeSept 2015 Governors through HTs Report Develop a process for governors to show appreciation to the school community. Presentation of Governor Awards termly aiming for at least one per class. Teachers to nominate Governors to present Collaboration Recognition of success in all aspects of school life with respect to learning and behaviour. Promoting Christian and British values LH with govs £300Sept 2015 Governors through HTs Report Review of recording of behaviour and bullying incidents Reorganise behaviour logs to ensure consistency in feedback Stonewall training Clarity regarding behavioural issues Updated skills for PSHE lead JH Time £200 Sept 2015 Nov 2015 Teaching and Learning Committee termly

7. PRIORITY 3: Develop outstanding Behaviour for Learning Key IssueActionIntended OutcomeWhoCostWhe n Monitoring Promoting excellent behaviour at unstructured times as well as in the classrooms Review lunchtime supervision arrangements STEP-ON training for all staff (6 hours) HfL Behaviour for Learning project piloted, rolled out to all Teachers on duty each day will ensure behaviour is consistently good. Consistency in approach to positive behaviour management. Outstanding behaviour for learning JH JG All JH All £600 Funded by DLPS £1200 Training day Sept 2015 Nov 2015 Jan 2015 Teaching and Learning Committee termly updates on behaviour HTs Reports Reinforcing British Values Staff meetings. Information on website. Assembly programme HfL Audits completed and actions planned WRAP training completed by DSPs for Safeguarding and rolled out Awareness raised for staff, parents, governors and children British values plotted on curriculum planning and leadership actions Governors and staff trained. PREVENT Duty addressed BS LH All LH HR HB Time Sept Nov 2015 On Nov 2015 Oct 2015 Governor Visits Teaching and Learning Committee HTs Report

8. PRIORITY 4: Embed work undertaken this year to develop challenge in maths, so more pupils make accelerated progress. Key IssueActionIntended OutcomeWhoCostWhenMonitoring Improve standards of teaching and learning Staff meetings focus on expectations, enriching the curriculum, calculation progression, assessment. CPD courses for SL and staff Develop use of manipulatives. Staff and TAs to have training to strengthen their skills. TA workshops through staff audit feedback Manipulatives to be openly displayed for pupils use. RM All RM Time £1000 All year Teaching and Learning Committee To continue to improve links with parents New calculation policies on website Updated information grids which show Big Maths learning for the term. Parents know what their child is learning each term. Parents are supportive and involved in their children’s homework RMTimeSept 2015 on Teaching and Learning Committee To ensure good progression vulnerable pupils Analyse last year’s data to assess the progress of each vulnerable group. Plan appropriate response with class teachers All vulnerable pupils make at least good progress. RMTime PPG Sept 15 on Teaching and Learning Committee

9. PRIORITY 5: To improve and enhance communication and space in the school Key IssueActionIntended OutcomeWhoCostWhenMonitoring External review of office roles and procedures Commission external audit from HfL Efficiency and effectiveness will be improved. Communication will be improved LH DB SL SC SS £1000Oct 2015 Personnel Committee Improve the way parents are informed of school developments Termly Leadership newsletter to parents More opportunities for parents to engage with school improvement LH JH timeEach term Teaching and Learning Committee Inadequate space for teaching and meeting Consult staff Identify what needs to be improved, why and how this can be done. Write plan. Consult diocese architects to plan. Request funding. Make best use of space available. Updated view of improvements required LHLCVAP funds Capital projects Nov 2015 Resources Committee

10. PRIORITY 5: To improve and enhance communication and space in the school Key IssueActionIntended Outcome Who Cost When Monitoring Development of outside play space Develop vision for improved outside play space using ideas from The Berlin Play Project. Develop Plan with Working Party Plan to implement Phase 1 in Year 1 Creative Play enhances learning. Happy play times Outstanding behaviour in unstructured times BSYear 1 £5000 Sept 2015 Resources Committee