Improve oral language skills for children eligible for PP Speech and Language support for identified children Oracy staff meeting and Y2 workshop Improvements in the number of children achieving the expected standard at the end of each year The results showed improved motivation and stamina for writing. Y2 writing results for children working at the standard or at greater depth increased from 65% to 69%. In Year 1 81% achieved or exceeded the end of year standard compared with 79% in the previous year. In Year R 82% achieved or exceeded the Early Learning Goal in writing compared with 81% in the previous year. Oracy workshop for Y2 children and training for teachers helped to increase the number of opportunities given to improve oral language. Y1 teachers undertook lesson studies based on the impact of drama on writing. Oracy workshops to be extended in 2017-18. Oracy workshop was free PP children with additional needs achieve in line with peers Early identification and intervention for those children whose progress is causing concern. Children entitled to PP funding achieve in line with their peers Analysis of end of year data shows that PP children achieve broadly in line with non-PP children who were at the same starting point across all year groups. In Y1 two children achieved greater depth in reading and maths respectively. In YR two children in number and one in reading exceeded the ELG. Intervention programmes analysed for effectiveness. Precision teaching and new maths intervention to be used 2017-18 to achieve a better short term focused impact. Growth mindset is taught explicitly in Y2, this will be extended to all year groups 2017-18. The support for home learning improves Teachers meet with parents to ensure they understand the importance of regular reading Strategies to help children to read discussed at parent consultations and termly curriculum meetings. Home learning, where possible is more interactive e.g. spelling, computing, maths games on Purple Mash Parents support learning at home This has been a challenge for all families. Parents find it more difficult to give time to home learning. Focus on importance of reading in Strategic Improvement Plan 2017-18. New way of home learning in Y2 trialled with very positive feedback from parents. New spelling approach focuses on fun interactive games rather Look, say, cover, write, check.
Targeted support Desired outcome Chosen action/approach Estimated impact: Lessons learned (and whether you will continue with this approach) Cost Children can talk about their feelings in a controlled way and acknowledge problems can be solved. Support for children with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties will enable them to feel safe, happy and ready to learn ELSA trained teaching assistant delivering bespoke sessions for children identified as having social, emotional or behavioural difficulties Children can play with others without hurting them Children make friends Children respect adults and children Children make progress academically and socially Fewer incidents recorded in the behaviour log ELSA support very effective in reducing the number of incidents in the behaviour log involving children entitled to PP as well as those who are not. Teachers reported that children’s attitude to learning improved and they began to make progress. Observation over time revealed that without ELSA support children from vulnerable families could not maintain the change in attitude. Another ELSA is needed. £11,500 ELSA Improve oral language skills for children eligible for PP Intervention 1:1 with a trained speech and language teaching assistant Intervention by teaching assistants to improve phonics and sight vocabulary Regular reading (at least 3 times a week) with a focus on language and comprehension skills i.e. the meaning of words Use of carefully selected texts to provide an effective, but not overwhelming, challenge. Specific needs identified Children make good progress; barriers to learning reduced/removed Improved outcomes for individual children Children with S&L needs seen by school Speech & Language specialist on a 1:1 basis weekly to work on individualised programmes. Phonics and reading intervention programmes implemented. End of year reading results for children entitled to PP: Y2 56% WA+, Y1 67% WA+, YR 67% ELG. Concern that intervention strategies were not effective. Precision teaching strategies to be implemented 2017-18. Analysis of Year 2 end of year results shows the need to improve the teaching of comprehension skills – focus for Strategic Improvement Plan 2017-18 £3,500 S&L Teaching Assistant