1.1 Grammar and Punctuation: To raise the standards of attainment so that at least 80% of pupils achieve national expectations at the end of KS2 and at least 10-20% achieve greater depth. East Hoathly (14 pupils, each 7.1%) Chiddingly (11 pupils, each 9.1%) ‘Expected Year 6’ July 2016 Oct 2016 0% Dec 2016 9% Feb 2017 27% March 2017 54% June 2017 91% Staff and Governors Fishbone Concept Development Photo July 2016 for SPAG Self- Evaluation Rationale Thread (SEF section 5 & 7- page 3 & 4) Ofsted Criteria Gap Thread – Outcomes (1), (6), (8) Target/ Objective Action & When Lead People Success Criteria & Date Milestones Desired Impact Evidence/Monitoring Costing & Budget Headings (A) To ensure that the SPAG curriculum is well matched to the new NC expectation & needs of the children 1. Early Sept- In-depth analyses for rationale for below KS2 NA expected % 2015/16 (50% exp 2016)- gap analyses 2016 SAT papers 2. Sept-VL to visit HT Angela at Groomsbridge Primary to unpick their approach to reading and reason for high % exp 2016 3. Sept/Oct- KS2 SPAG homework review 4. Oct – KS2 parents meeting focusing on content and delivery of curriculum and how children can be supported at home. VL 1. Early Sept – Gaps revealed and adjustments to planning made and CPD training identified (Boys at EH significantly below NA) 2. Oct- VL models systems and strategies used at Groombridge and this is evident in lesson observations 3. Oct- KS2 SPAG homework to reinforce high quality school input at home 4. Oct – parent workshops arranged throughout the year and home support is fully in place. The SPAG curriculum is well matched to the new NC expectation & needs of the children. Pupils are appropriately challenged and SPAG 2017 attainment targets in Year 6 achieved. Parents are fully aware of the content of the curriculum and know how to support children with homework. Gap analysis available and planning for intervention groups from Sept. Lesson observations – end T2 Alan Brundle (V.chair)- dates to be confirmed Staff training 200 pounds Budget code: 15220
(A) Clear leadership responsibilities and accountability for attendance outcomes established DH JD and leadership PM specifically linked to attendance outcomes. Weekly attendance reviews developed with HT Attendance Policy updated with developments- termly letters, late timings, clarity of what is authorised Clarity of expectations set with all parents HT report clearly showing attendance actions and figures VL Leaders can clearly explain their role in improving attendance through regular consistent monitoring systems. See below. Attendance improves and the milestones of improvement are achieved. Embedded systems are established to ensure that high levels of attendance are maintained. Improvement in attendance by 1.5%. Teachers aware of actions to be taken if they have concerns about attendance. Pupils understand about their role in being orgainsed and ready for school. Parents – clarity of attendance expectations and rationale. Governors- clear about action taken to improve attendance and aware of how this is developing. See attenance folder- weekly meetings and actions recorded Termly Governor monitoring of leadership action and impact- see PH reports. SG- 7.12.16 Budget code: 30010 ESBAS support – advice and referral when required (B) To ensure attendance is at least 96.5% and that there is no significant differences between groups Closer monitoring, immediate phone calls home. VL meeting with parents regularly regarding attendance and begin development of bespoke initiative if required to ensure pupils are at school- to be continued 2017/18-including: SLT pick ups, morning Thrive club, reduced rates for breakfast Club (PPG) etc Parents’ meeting with Head/ DH, individual contracts signed, effectiveness monitored termly Groups attendance monitoring also part of formal reporting and weekly checks Use of ESBAS and formal referrals if required. VL Improvement in attendance by 1.5%. See table above for milestone developments in attendance. Pupil engagement and enjoyment of learning to impact on 96.5% + attendance. There is no significant differences between the attendance of major groups in the school. See below. (C) PPG pupil attendance to be 94% by Summer 2017 VL SL 1. PPG: 92% Jan 2017, 93% March 2017, 94%+ July 2017 (D) SEND pupil attendance to be 94% by Summer 2017 VL SL PPG: 92% Jan 2017, 93% March 2017, 94%+ July 2017
ensure they make outstanding impact on Nursery improvement (also see 1.7 c) develop 4. Dec-External validation about the effectiveness of Lead EYFS Assistant 3. Nov- DP understands the policy cycle for review 4. Dec- SIP/Gov monitoring validates effective provision developed by EYFS Assistant DP is able to fulfil all the JD aspect for Lead EYFS Assistant (K) To develop and support the Federation Forest School Leadership to ensure FS makes an outstanding impact on school improvement Develop the opportunities for learning outside of the classroom and the manner in which these experiences support engagement, motivation & PSHE. SD roles and responsibilities for Forest School developments across the partnership defined. FS leadership action plan developed. Training of FS staff to level ready to support forest school sessions. Timetable forest school sessions across the partnership to ensure qualified FS teacher always present. Establish strategies to collect pupil voice on curriculum content Forest School lessons to impact on pupil PSHE development - develop skills of collaboration, empathy and understanding; turn taking and respecting opinions Children are acquiring key skills at or above age expectations in with new curriculum Forest School at both schools to enrich school curriculum and % of pupils reporting that lessons are fun and engaging increases. Lessons motivate and inspire pupils – pupil engaged and attendance good Develop use of specific forest school books to record bespoke evidence from forest school sessions. All forest school session report as being high quality and impacting on engagement and standards in classrooms. SLT- subject leadership termly monitoring Forest school evidence folder Weekly newsletters to have regular forest school entry ‘If you want to travel fast, go alone. ‘If you want to travel further, go altogether’ 2.2 Coaching Culture: ‘Empower people to lead’ Embrace the 7 elements of the Coaching Pathfinder Model, develop coaching as a fundamental leadership skill across the federation enabling a more agile, confident and successful organisation on all levels where people perform even further beyond their own expectations.
(D) To develop Pioneer’s involvement in the Ringmer Alliance & EIP Partnerships 1. Sept- SLT attend all Alliance meetings 2. Oct/Nov- capitalise on T/L initiatives coming from RA/EIP around Pioneer KPs 3. Oct- March- Ts attend Alliance/EIP moderation termly for SPAG, Re,MA and Wr. 4. Nov/Dec- Pioneer leading on ML/SL initiatives within Alliance/EIP 1. Sept – SLT well informed about Alliance CPD 2/3. Oct- March - Pioneer judgements calibrated through Alliance moderation meetings RA/EIP T/L initiatives linked to CPD for Pioneer staff 4. Feb- Pioneer Fed outstanding validation for ML/SL developments The Federation is even more outward facing by linking with Ringmer Alliance & EIP. We share our strengths and learn from best practice in other schools, to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils and pupils across East Sussex. List how the Federation has benifitied from this partnership this year: See Ringer Alliance evidence impact folder (E) To develop ‘other school partnerships’ to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils and pupils across East Sussex Pioneer expertise used to support other schools- National Leader of Governance NLG- MW, ExHt in LLE capacity supporting other new HTs, specialist leaders on education (CW-EYFS), ESCC moderators, SLT leading EIP workshops Pioneer EYFS Teachers to develop and lead County EYFS Hub- Chiddingly as the host school- Launch October 2016 Ripe Nursery Partnership with (SD) Secondary School Transition Partnerships (BH, VL and EK) Bedes Private School G&T links (VL) 3rd School Federation - initially ExHt supporting other schools leadership capacity Ringmer Alliance Sporting Events Plumpton College Forest School links – specifically around pond developments County choir events- (VL/BH) The Federation is even more outward through these partnership links. We share our strengths and learn from best practice in other schools, to ensure the best possible outcomes for our pupils and pupils across East Sussex. Pupils report that partnership events are fun and engaging. They find the initiatives motivating and inspiring. List how the Federation has benifitied from this partnership this year: See partnership folder and displays for further evidence N.Mandela- ‘Great leaders are people who have an unwavering belief in the collective power of people on a common mission’
by Senior Teachers July- evaluate impact of PG and Health Council Desired Outcome: Pupil Governors & ‘The Health Council’ have provided a impacting pupil voice to school improvements (H) To effectively develop pupil involvement in the village community Develop village links through: Pupil attending village fair- federation choir local shop art comp parish council village magazine articles monthly local residential homes village residence who could input/enrich topics with local knowledge Parent/pupil leading in local go-kart event in July with Charles Springer Community cohesion links with village life and partnership links to develop further social cohesion for pupils See community cohesion booklet – village project Governor ‘Community’ monitoring – PH – 19th Oct, 5th Dec, 31st Jan, 14th March, 8th May Capital Developments for School Improvements 2016/17 August 2016- Open plan office space at Chiddingly- £ 8300 August 2016- Nursery AstroTurf outside space at EH - £4000 March 2017- Office developments at EH £3000 July 2016- Forest School slabs- £ 669 July 2016- Gate in playground at EH £ 669 The use of capital funding significantly improves the schools and help to provide an improvement environment for pupils to thrive. Governors evaluate value for money October 2016