1. Welcome to Saltus Primary
“To inspire a passion for learning and independent thinking through a commitment to academic excellence, personal integrity and service to others”.

2. Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Areas of Learning Personal, Social & Emotional Development Communication & Language Physical development Literacy Mathematics Understanding the World Expressive Art & Design
2Simple Programme is an
Assessment tool that:
Captures planned and spontaneous moments
Consistent record keeping
Make daily observations
Enables teachers to assess and plan for individual needs

3. Key Stage 1 Curriculum Literacy, Numeracy, Science Humanities (History/Geography) Citizenship/Life Skills Music, P.E., Art, Spanish Integrated Information Computer Technology (ICT) through the use of iPads and desk top computers in the Library

4. Key Stage 2 Curriculum Literacy, Numeracy, Science Humanities (History/Geography) Citizenship Music, P.E., Art, Spanish Information Computer Technology (ICT)

5. Teaching and Learning at Saltus
Teaching and Learning Policy
Characteristics of an Outstanding Lesson:
Rapid and Sustained progress for all
High levels of engagement, interest, resilience, confidence, independence, courtesy, collaboration and cooperation
Atmosphere of respect and dignity
Behaviour Management is systematic and consistently applied
Pupils understand unsafe situations and how to keep themselves safe
Astute Planning
Excellent Knowledge of subject area
Time is used very well, Tasks are challenging, consistently high expectations of all students

6. Improving the standard from Good to Better Teaching in the Primary Department
Learning Walks with Feedback
Rigorously Setting Targets, Tracking Progress, Reports and Pupil Progress Meetings Half-termly
Professional Development – Leveling and Moderation, Assessment, Marking and Feedback, Core subjects, ‘Good to Great Teaching’
Planning – Meaningful, Consistent and used to Inform Teaching and Move Learning forward

7. Monitoring student progress in Key Stage 2
Challenging yet achievable targets are set for every child
CATs predicted end of Key Stage 2 levels (minimum target level)
Professional teacher judgment, informed by prior and
current assessment data
Lessons are then tailored to meet individual needs

8. To Ensure that Students Know How To Improve Their Learning:
Assessment for Learning – AFL
Students are more involved in their learning
More dialogue about targets
End of Year targets in Reading, Writing and Numeracy (Now in reports)
Exercise books are monitored on a regular basis
Policies - Assessment, Reporting and Recording Policy, Marking and Feedback and Presentation Policies being developed

9. Integration of Technology in the Classroom
Class Blogs
Custom Google Searches – Research age-appropriate websites
Audio podcasting
Digital Books used for Writing
Recording an audio podcast of their poetry
Youtube videos of interviews – Accessed by QR codes
(cell phone access for parents to view)
Net books in the classroom to create Newspapers/flyers/posters
Smart boards for interactive activities
Cross-curricular lessons

10. Data is used to Inform Teaching and Move Learning Forward
Classroom Environment Ensure that all classrooms foster great learning at all times. Consistency, leveled criteria, exemplary work and Learning Walls.
Data is used to Inform Teaching and Move Learning Forward
Every 6 weeks, analyzed, Identify Gaps, Intervention or Extension
Used to inform planning and teaching
Used to inform Academic Support Services
Teachers have provided booster classes where necessary
Extension clubs such as Math Olympiads programme or Writing workshops
Half-termly report for all Primary staff
Professional Development – ‘How to use Data effectively’