NIF Priority 1: Improvement in Attainment, Particularly in Literacy and Numeracy. HGIOS4/HGIOELC QIs/Identified Themes 1.1 Analysis and evaluation of intelligence and data 2.3 Effective Use of Assessment 2.3 Planning, Tracking and Monitoring 3.2 Attainment In Literacy And Numeracy Priority 1a To raise attainment in literacy numeracy Overall Responsibility Cluster Coordinators Outcomes will be improved attainment in numeracy at Early,1st, 2nd 3rd Level. All have a shared understanding of CfE Levels (and use Benchmarks to aid assessment and transition) Children use Feedback from teachers to help achieve next in learning. Tasks By Whom Resources Time Impact/ Progress DHTs to meet to plan August IS Day and development programme in literacy and numeracy. Cluster DHTs Literacy CL (BHS CL (BHS) Planning time 5 June 2017 Overview of role of QAMSOs.and use of benchmarks and Cluster staff work together to review the learning journey in literacy and numeracy. QIEO: Stephen Gilhooley All staff Inservice Day: AM Benchmarks CfE E&O Achievement of a Level Poster 15 August 2017 Cluster staff work together to plan the learning journey in literacy and numeracy. QIEO: Stephen Gilhooley All staff Benchmarks CfE E&O Inservice Day: 15 August 2017 23 October 2017 Coordinators deliver the core curriculum and support staff to design and appropriate range of holistic assessments in literacy and numeracy. School literacy and numeracy coordinators All teachers in cluster schools Big Writing TJ Maths SEAL CfE E&O Assessment resources Benchmarks CAT x 3, each 1.5 hours: total 4.5 hours 25 August 2017 08 September 17 05 October 17
Plan CPD on Feedback. Cluster DHTs AiFL Resources Shirley Clarke & John Resources Time in school day October 2017 Cluster CPD on Feedback delivered by DHTs. All teaching staff Inservice Day Venue tbc (BPS, BSPS or SMPS) 23 October 2017: 1.30-3.30pm Individual schools AiFL programme: develop skills in quality Feedback about their learning. DHTs in each cluster school Inservice day: AM CAT: 1.5 hours AiFL Resources Shirley Clarke & J. Hattie resources 08 January 2018 Tuesday 20 2018 Update policies in Planning, Learning, Teaching, Assessment. All staff at Bruntsfield Primary School Inservice Day: AM Policies Tuesday 08 May 2018 Teachers use and evaluate the use of Feedback to raise attainment. All staff 6 hours individual CPD Learning dialogues Ongoing, throughout year Cluster moderation of literacy & numeracy. All staff Inservice Day: PM Assessment resources, Benchmarks 08 January 2018 Complete new standardised literacy & numeracy assessments for P1, P4 & P7. Benchmark data to be gathered and analysed. DHTs HT, DHT, teachers Allocation of time in line with WTA Management and Departmental Meetings May 2018 May / June 2018 NIF Priority 1: Improvement in Attainment: Modern Languages HGIOS4/HGIOELC QIs/Identified Themes 1.3 Strategic planning for continuous improvement 2.3 Learning and engagement 3.2 Attainment over time
Priority 1b To raise attainment in Modern Languages (Cluster Priority) Overall Responsibility Class Teachers, Modern Language Coordinators Outcomes will be improved skill in learning and teaching French P1-P7, German P6-P6 and Mandarin P4-P5 Tasks By Whom Resources Time Impact/ Progress Plan programme of learning for Year 3 of French P1-P7. Modern Language Coordinators Class teachers CL Modern languages CAT CPD (teachers own hours) CEC programme of learning: French Benchmarks 07 December 17 (1.5 hours) CPD: 10 hours Plan programme of learning for German P6 & P7. Modern Language Coordinators Class teachers CL Modern languages CAT Time CPD (teachers own hours) CEC programme of learning: German Benchmarks 07 December 17 (1.5 hours) CPD: 10 hours Support teaching of Mandarin in: P4 & P5 (Bruntsfield) P5: Buckstone & SMPS. Mandarin teacher funding for Mandarin teacher 6 hours per week per school (within the school day) Plan assessment strategies across the Cluster. Modern Language Coordinators Class teachers CL Modern Languages Assessment resources Benchmarks 4 sessions per school (within the school day) NIF Priority 2 – Closing The Attainment Gap Between The Most And Least Disadvantaged Children HGIOS4/HGIOELC QIs/Identified Themes 1.5 Management of resources and to promote equity 2.5 Engaging families in learning 3.2 Equity for all learners Priority 2 Reduce the attainment and achievement gap for our school Overall Responsibility HT Outcomes: All staff will be aware of the attainment and achievement gap and have clear plans to meet the needs of each individual pupil.
Tasks By Whom Resources Time Impact/ Progress participate in professional learning sessions on Building Resilience themes for Year 2 & emotional literacy. DHT Building Resilience Team Educational Psychologist Inservice Day & CAT Building Resilience Programme: Year 2 Confident Staff, Confident Children Course GIRFEC Seasons for Growth Restorative Practice 14 August 17 08 January 18 CAT x 3, each 1.5 hours (4.5) 08 Nov 17 15 January 18 20 18 Build pupils’ knowledge, understanding & skills to develop resilience & emotional literacy. All staff Pupil Council Building Resilience Programme Assemblies Follow up class learning Weekly Assembly & class activities Parental engagement: develop knowledge, understanding & strategies in Building Resilience & emotional literacy. DHT Parent & Class Representatives Parent Rep information evenings on Year 2 Themes Building Resilience Resources Information postcards, leaflets and updates on website Raising Children with Confidence (parent course) September 2017 January 2018 Support pupils to apply skills learned in later life. Partnership Services Staff ASL Team GIRFEC Seasons for Growth Emotion Talks, Social Skills Therapy Inclusion Programme Ongoing – by June 2018 Develop leadership opportunities for pupils. DHT Staff Building Resilience Pupil Council Representatives Rights Respecters Peer Mediators Community Team Leaders Buddies Ongoing-by June 2018 Achieve Level I of Rights Respecting Schools by promoting and respecting Children’s Rights. DHT RRS Team Staff Pupils Audit information Level 1 Action Plan (completed over last 18 months) Resources for RRS Inservice Day Completed by February 2018
Use self evaluation to identify and plan next steps DHT Class teachers Pupils Parents Partnership services Building Resilience Health and wellbeing questionnaires Building Resilience Unit: Assess your progress March 2018 May 2018 NIF Priority 4 – Improvement In Employability Skills And Sustained, Positive School Leaver Destinations For All Young People HGIOS4/HGIOELC QIs/Identified Themes 1.5 Management of resources and environment for learning 2.3 Learning and engagement 3.3 Digital innovation 3.3 Digital Literacy Priority 4 Create and embed digital strategy to ensure digital literacy is emphasised across all areas of learning. Overall Responsibility Headteacher ICT Coordinators Outcomes Technologies outcomes embedded in learning and teaching. Technology used to attainment gap. Refresh completed successfully. Tasks By Whom Resources Time Impact/ Progress Attend ICT strategy meetings and share information with staff. Headteacher ICT Coordinators CEC Courses Staff Meetings Strategy Framework May 2017 June 2017 Ongoing Move computer suite to new room. CEC Refit of room from CEC to meet rising roles July 2017 Review ICT hardware in preparation for ICT Refresh. Management Team ICT Coordinators Staff ICT Refresh Plan Budget to replace old computers September 2017 £tbc Complete and share school strategy and refresh with staff, parents and pupils. Management Team Strategy Framework Staff Meetings Parent Council Meetings Newsletters Ongoing: once CEC timeframe is set
Training on use of new ICT resources and hardware. ICT Coordinators DHTs SumDog for Maths (£2800) Digi Maps (£68) Windows 10 October 2017 Use Technology Benchmarks to plan assessments. Teachers Benchmarks Ongoing Monitor use of ICT to raise attainment in maths. Management Team Pupils Shared class room experiences Feedback form staff, pupils Ongoing