Section 4: The Target for Session 2015-16 Target 1- Transitions QI- 5.1, 5.4, 5.8 Tasks Implementation Strategies Resources Lead Person(s) Success Criteria What will be the impact on our learners Monitoring and Evaluation How do we know the impact on our learners Primary 7 – S1 Strengthen links between P7 and S1 to ensure Teachers are well informed about pupil needs Review Transition Information and P7 Profile Introduce curricular project Secondary Staff to be given opportunity to team teach or peer observation with P7 Teachers in Term 4. Transition Information sheet to be discussed at whole staff meeting and format/content to be agreed P7 Profile – format to be agreed in Primary Department and discussed with Secondary Staff in Term 3 Cross curricular project in Term 4 – introduction to ASDAN (or similar) for P7 pupils, working with S1. Brenda Hughson Lynsey Irvine Teachers Brenda Hughson Lynsey Irvine Teachers Brenda Hughson Eyvor Irvine Lynne Wilson P7 Teachers Staff take part in opportunity Continuity of learning continues for pupils Updated sheets produced P7 Profile updated and used. Pupils enjoy experience and are engaged in the ASDAN (or similar)programme Feedback from Staff and pupils Staff views gathered Pupil needs met Pupil Reflection Pupils feel that they are prepared for world of work and future careers BGE – Senior Phase Evaluate use of Achievement mornings, folders and GLOW Blogs, so that young people are able to use the profiling process to support their choices for the senior phase Audit of current practise Staff Training on the use of GLOW to increase confidence Implement updated procedures in Secondary Eyvor Irvine Brenda Hughson Teaching Staff Parents Brenda Hughson Teaching Staff Parents Young people make informed decisions and a smooth transition into senior phase and pupil views are gathered Target 2 - Early Years Provision QI- 5.3, 5.8
Implementation Strategies Resources Lead Person(s) Success Criteria What will be the impact on our learners Monitoring and Evaluation How do we know the impact on our learners Introduce regular liaison meeting for Early Years Staff Discussion with all Staff involved. Schedule of meetings arranged, taking account of Staff working patterns Brenda Hughson Lynsey Irvine Arthur Staff are working together to support pupils Self-evaluation and planning are in place Implement guidance from Setting the Table Staff are trained in this initiative Nursery pupils given a balanced, varied snack which follow guidelines Create a food and nutrition policy Encourage physical activity on a daily basis Early Years Staff Pupils are enjoying healthy snack Pupils receive regular physical activity Food and nutrition policy created and followed Staff attend training Nursery snack menu reviewed Nursery Plans Discussions with pupils and parents Implement and embed aspects of Building the Ambition document Develop practice to promote the essential aspects which drive early learning- wellbeing; communication and creativity, inquiry and curiosity Develop outdoor education provision Adapt planning system using the wellbeing indicators of GIRFEC (SHANARRI) Years Staff Lynsey Irvine work together to offer range of resources linked to children’s interests, ask probing questions and encourage deeper levels of engagement. Safe, stimulating outdoor play area accessible to all pupils. Updated planning system created and accessible to all staff. Discussions at nursery staff meetings Observations Staff evaluations Discussions with pupils and parents Outdoor area created Planning system in Target 3- Assessment and Moderation in the Broad General Education QI- 5.2, 5.4
Implementation Strategies Resources Lead Person(s) Success Criteria What will be the impact on our learners Monitoring and Evaluation How do we know the impact on our learners Assessment approaches and Planning for Assessment in Primary and Secondary Departments PIPS system reintroduced to Primary Department to supplement tracking evidence Embed tracking sheets in Primary for each writing genre Develop reading assessment in Primary Update Nursery and Secondary assessment procedures to coincide with Primary system Collaboration between Primary and Secondary staff to support numeracy Lynsey Irvine ASN Teachers Class Teachers Lynsey Irvine Class Teachers Lynsey Irvine Class Teachers Lynsey Irvine Secondary Teachers Early Years Staff Brenda Hughson Lynsey Irvine P6/7 Class Teachers Secondary Teachers Pupils in P1, 3, 5 and 7 complete assessment Pupils and parents given accurate report Teachers have clearer understanding on progress Whole school approach Support transition Results monitored and feed into planning Staff evaluations Pupils needs met evaluations Pupils needs met evaluations needs met Moderation Moderation opportunities planned for Staff meetings Secondary to attend subject development meetings Brenda Hughson Lynsey Irvine Secondary Teachers Agreed judgements on level of work Pupils and parents given accurate report Pupil needs met Staff discussions Target 4- 1 + 2 Modern Foreign Language Initiative QI- 5.1, 5.3, 5.7
Implementation Strategies Resources Lead Person(s) Success Criteria What will be the impact on our learners Monitoring and Evaluation How do we know the impact on our learners 8. Implement the initiative into the Primary Department P1 Teacher will support other classes in Term 1 Staff will discuss & become familiar with PLPlatform at Staff Meeting in Term 1 Staff will use the platform themselves to increase knowledge and confidence All pupils will French, from the p1 level. Parents to be supported to help their child’s learning, through the introduction of a Homework passport Support and Canteen Staff are involved in the project Pupils will contribute to a social in partnership with Parent Council, in Term 4 Class Teachers Lynsey Irvine Class Teachers PLPlatform Class Teachers French Teacher PLPlatform Class Teachers Lynsey Irvine Class Teachers School Website PLPlatform Lynsey Irvine Support Staff Brenda Hughson Lynsey Irvine Teachers Parents Staff are familiar and confident in their use of resources. are familiar and confident in their use of resources. Staff are familiar and confident in their use of resources. All Primary Pupils have a knowledge of regularly used French words Homework Passport sent home each week Parents complete tasks with pupils French words and notices are in use throughout the School Event organised, attended and enjoyed by the school community Staff make use of the PLPlatform. Pupils achieve expected outcomes Parent views gathered