1. Drilling down beneath the data

2. Stage 1/Stage 8 Core Data Analysis Impact of previous action  Define areas for development Stage 2 Monitoring Looking closely at the teaching and learning in the focus area Stage 3 Reflection Reflecting on the evidence  Clarifying the types of issues presenting Stage 4 Create Action Plan Define the objectives/targets  Feed into SDP Stage 5 Dissemination Share action plan with all staff  Conduct needs analysis Stage 6 Training and Preparation Issue staff with all necessary documents  Address any training needs Stage 7 Periodic Review Meetings Sharing developments  Supporting one another  Checking progress of action DRILLING DOWN BENEATH THE DATA

3. Stage 1 Analysis of Core Data set Involvement of all teaching staff. Collaboration - shared understanding of standards within school, county, family and national contexts. Reach conclusions – interpreting trends, curves, dips etc. 1.Acknowledgement and evaluation of impact of previous school action. 2.Identification of areas for improvement e.g Oracy, Reading or Writing

4. Stage 2 Drilling down – Monitoring literacy with attention on focus area e.g. Writing. Monitoring to include analysis of teaching and learning provision relating to focus area at each stage within Foundation Phase. (Also see “Effective Monitoring Model”)

5. Stage 3 Reflection on Monitoring exercise. Drawing conclusions and defining the types of writing issues presenting in school e.g. Evidence shows little or no punctuation used in any class or story writing is an issue across the whole phase.

6. Stage 4 Development of Action Plan to set targets for improvement. Defining the aims, action steps, success criteria, costs, resource/training implications and timescale. In collaboration with SMT, action plan for Literacy to feature in school development plan.

7. Stage 5 Dissemination of Action Plan Share plan with all teachers and support staff Ensure all personnel are aware of their role in working towards achieving objectives Needs analysis?

8. Stage 6 Tackling needs to overcome barriers to success Ensure even distribution of all relevant materials and documentation (no gaps for new teachers/NQTs/teachers returning from long- term absences etc) Staff training Peer mentoring to share good practice Audit/Purchase resources to support action

9. Stage 7 Periodic Review meetings Staff to share work from their classes Review progress Colleagues to engage in professional dialogue to support and guide one another

10. Stage 8 Analysis of Core Data set Involvement of all teaching staff. Collaboration - shared understanding of standards within school, county, family and national contexts. Reach conclusions – interpreting trends, curves, dips etc. 1.Acknowledgement and evaluation of impact of previous school action. 2.Identification of areas for improvement e.g Oracy, Reading or Writing

11. Points to consider Data should inform target setting Literacy should feature annually on school development plan All staff should know and understand the targets Monitoring and evaluation – gradual but constant process (cycle)