1. From January 2017, to now, to the future
Allfarthing
From January 2017, to now, to the future

2. Principles for all
High expectations-both of ourselves and of the children. 4 way respect
We don’t FAIL, we make a First Attempt In Learning
Consistency in and out of the classroom
Constant improvement, innovation and evaluation
Rigour, determination and resilience in all we do
All we do we must ask “What difference will it make to children’s learning?”
100%. All learners and everyone in the classroom.

3. Significant changes Review of the curriculum
Expectations-Good to be Green/ House points, Uniform, Arriving at school on time
Routines-lining up/walking round the school, revamped celebration assemblies
Broadened curriculum opportunities
Mentoring-House Captains, Head Boy/Girl, Y6 playground mentors, Y6 reading mentors, paired classes-reading
Staffing-recruitment of permanent staff
Communication improvements-Twitter, Website, Half-termly letters, Meet the teacher, Tucasi, infrastructure

4. In the classroom
Not formulaic, prescribed teaching but responding to the needs of the children. e.g. Maths lessons
Member of TRG (Teacher Research Group) -through national ‘Maths Hubs’ project part of £41 million investment from Government
Improved scaffolding of teaching and using inspiration e.g. Not RWI but creative texts
Introduction of ‘Guided Reading’ across the school
Overall review of curriculum coverage in foundation subjects

5. Pedagogy Hooks-inspirational start to the lesson/learning
Reduce teacher talk time
Practical and realistic marking-what is the impact of your marking? ‘Pink’ feed forward comments/pupil dialogue
Questioning-using a variety and cater for all learners
Learning environments-inviting and interactive

6. Results Above average Drop in Phonics has been addressed
Context of our results-children leaving and new children coming in
Results

9. School Improvement Priorities 2017-18
Teaching across the school is consistently good or better
To ensure the new teaching of reading and phonics is successful across the school
To ensure Pupil Premium and SEND children are making progress across the school
Behaviour expectations are high and consistent across the school
To continue to develop an effective Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and subject leaders

10. Funding and PTA
Principal projects-Reception outdoor area, ICT 2 year plan, reading resources across the school, maths resources
The future-finance in schools- use the PTA to continue to raise money through projects under HT direction
Front boundary project

11. Able and talented Range of opportunities outside the classroom
Expected within the classroom e.g. ‘challenges’

13. The future Consistency, consistency, consistency Parental confidence
Children can go to the school of their choice from Allfarthing-state/independent
Place in the community
Creative innovative curriculum where children are constantly inspired and have a love of learning
Continue to evolve-curriculum, extra-curricular