Monitoring and Evaluation Programme SLT Ongoing monitoring of data by SMT/LT Half termly Progress and attainment SLT Coaching programme for Monitoring of Lessons – SMT/SLT to work with subject leaders on a rolling programme Continuing in Sept and ongoing Judgements will be consistent and all teachers will gain in understanding of what constitutes a ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ lesson SLT Monitoring of standards in all subjects – through monitoring programme operated by subject leaders. This resulting in reports on standards and next steps identified and put in place. (Such as individual coaching or external or internal CPD) Half days per subject twice per term From Sept and ongoing Standards of learning and teaching will be both identified and improved upon through ‘next steps’ and further monitoring and evaluation. CAB to continue monitoring programme and to support staff where necessary to improve standards weekly Improvements reflected in ongoing monitoring Regular updates by SMT to SLT of progress of individual pupils and groups of pupils SMT release time Attitude to Learning (Cross referenced with action plan 1 SMT/ class teachers Renewed emphasis on the purpose of school – the way that body language conveys attitude, the need for learners to show a positive and pro-active approach Sept and ongoing Observations in lessons and around school Discussion with school SLT
‘Attainment and Achievement’) to their learning – consolidated at every opportunity council SLT Renewed emphasis on BLP and the power of the learner to affect achievement and attainment – for better or worse – staff CPD – consolidated at every opportunity ongoing Through lesson observations and data Discussion with school council SLT SLT Review of award systems to coalesce ‘Head’s Points’ and BLP into ‘Attitude to Learning Points’ The behavioural system to be linked to the website using ‘Insight’ allowing parents to view both awards and lost golden time etc. From Sept Feedback from staff and pupils Feedback from parents SLT CAB ‘Learning team’ – group of pupils established to engage in learning walks and feedback to staff and pupils Half termly Result of feedback SLT Marking SLT INSET Day, September September 2012 Book trawls FPD SLT Attendance SJD Introduction of certificates for attendance Individual, class punctuality From Sept and awarded half termly (or monthly) By attendance data SLT
BALSALL COMMON PRIMARY SCHOOL ACTION PLAN 1 2012/2013 Attainment and Progress Targets: To ensure that attainment remains high To raise levels of achievement – particularly for children in the average and just below average categories. Success Criteria: Summative data shows improved outcomes for pupils Action points for the implementation of the initiative Who is responsible for making it happen? Strategies, Training and Staff Development Days of supply cover Timescale How are you going to monitor and evaluate the work? Who evaluates it? Communication of Expectations in regard to standards of attainment SLT Staff meeting(s) to reiterate standards expected for majority of pupils in each year group (DfE Inset day Sept 2012 Data at end of each term. Standards observed in SLT
expectations) – ie: end of: Attainment to be above the known national average in every year group lesson monitoring Development of Teaching expertise (cross referenced with action plan 2 – Learning and Teaching) SLT /Subject Leaders Staff CPD in areas identified for development – maths, writing, science – in house staff meetings and support from external providers eg: Ray Maher Sept and ongoing Lesson observations and impact on data SLT Staff CPD in foundation subjects – through year group meetings with subject leaders and CAB and outside providers when available Half days cover for subject leaders to meet with year groups during PPA time Before each unit and ongoing throughout the year Lesson observations and impact on data (incerts) SLT Further opportunities for Gifted and Talented pupils SLT Well differentiated lesson planning with Challenge Objectives and opportunities for more in depth study and self determined study. ongoing Monitoring of STPs, lesson observations and focused pupil discussions SLT Sports Squads for the development of gifted and Ongoing – sports Feedback for pupils / monitoring of coaching SLT
talented pupils in : rugby, soccer, netball, athletics etc changing during course of year sessions / results of competitions Joint Collaborative provision – half termly throughout the year Half termly Feedback from pupils RSSP/ SLT In school provision for G&T experiences – Art and D&T links with HoE – years 5 and 6 Science – visits to University of Warwick Chemistry labs to undertake investigations G&T music provision and opportunities After school and lunchtime clubs for specific interest groups. Ongoing throughout the year Focused pupil discussions/ questionnaires / feedback from parents SLT Attainment and Achievement of SEN pupils SJD/SEN team Identification of specific groups and individuals through data and feedback from teachers and parents ongoing Ongoing data will indicate pupils progress SLT Further training of staff in As identified ongoing Lesson observations and SLT
specific methods/ intervention strategies data Continuation of proven intervention strategies as necessary – pre-tutoring / numicon / RWI / Myst / etc ongoing Data – progress / lesson observations SLT Attitude to Learning SMT/ class teachers Renewed emphasis on the purpose of school – the way that body language conveys attitude, the need for learners to show a positive and approach to their learning – at every opportunity Sept and ongoing Observations in lessons and around school FPD Book trawls SLT SLT Introduction of ATLs – ‘Attitude to Learning Points’- an amalgamation of good choice and head’s points which will be used proactively to promote high expectations for both learning and behaviour – the emphasis being on ‘being ready to learn’ Sept and ongoing Focused pupil discussions / feedback from teachers / evidence of further improvement in pupil attitudes to learning. SLT SLT Renewed emphasis on BLP and the power of the learner to affect achievement and attainment – for better or ongoing Through lesson observations and data SLT
To raise attainment in writing across the school To ensure the whole school approach to phonics is embedded thoroughly To continue to promote a reading culture within the school and beyond! Success Criteria: Standards in writing will improve across the school evidenced by standards in APP The school’s approach to phonics will be consistently and engagingly delivered evidenced by higher attainment Reading will be of higher profile and a love of reading will be exhibited by more children – of all attainment levels Action points for the implementation of the initiative Who is responsible for making it happen? Strategies, Training and Staff Development Days of supply cover Timescale How are you going to monitor and evaluate the work? Who evaluates it? Raising Attainment in Writing LT/ English Team Inset day in Sept to clarify expectations in terms of writing standards: ‘teaching plans clear about the key learning for pupils, teaching flexible and responding to pupils’ needs as the lesson develops, and tasks meaningful, giving pupils real audiences and contexts where possible’ Ofsted – Moving English Forward Inset day in Sept Monitor STPs and by observation SLT
classroom whenever possible – and greater flexibility in the timetabling and design of the English lesson. monitor standards Embedding of Whole School Phonics English Team - KC/ KS1Phase Leader Re-visit Ruth Miskin phonics – strategies for delivery in staff meetings/ phase meetings Staff meeting June 12 and staff meeting Sept 12 Monitoring of phonics delivery on regular basis through lesson /group observations English Team/ SLT Purchase further phonics resources using matched funding catalogue By March 2013 Feedback from staff English Team Guidance to staff in organisation of phonics grouping following audit in Summer 2012 By Sept 12 Groupings re-evaluated later in the academic year SLT/English team SJD/SEN team Provision in place for those children highlighted by phonics screen as needing support From July 12 and ongoing as needed Data on progress SLT Reading Culture English team Audit of children’s reading for pleasure – using materials adapted from NLT Results provided for discussion July 2012 Results of audit reported to LT Further action planned according to findings SLT
The gap between those children identified as needing support and the attainment of the rest of the cohort will have narrowed Action points for the implementation of the initiative Who is responsible for making it happen? Strategies, Training and Staff Development Days of supply cover Timescale How are you going to monitor and evaluate the work? Who evaluates it? Raising Attainment in Mathematics SLT/ Maths Team Set out expectations for mathematics development in school – expectation in terms of attainment, points progress and in terms of knowledge of multiplication tables, calculation routes etc Inset Day – Sept Feedback from staff re clarity of expectations SLT CPD linked to whole school approach to calculation Aut and then termly Impact on teaching – lesson observations SLT APP – continued moderations of APP – phase, cross phase and external Termly Results of moderation and validation by external moderation SLT Revision of approach to use of schemes of work in maths – ensuring that focus is on the needs of the children to develop strategies and secure concepts Summer staff meeting 2012 and re-emphasised in Sept inset Data and work scrutiny SMT/SLT
term) 1 day shape and space 1 day problem solving/ investigations Following a four part lesson: - Mental oral starter Modelling of main tasks Differentiation of groups –Groups 1 and 2 using and applying concepts and groups 3 and 4 tasks practising and developing main modelled task Plenary – AfL discussions Development of Subject and Pedagogical knowledge SLT/Ray Maher Support from Ray Maher in terms of analysis of strengths and potential areas for development – followed by CPD in extended staff meetings 3 meetings with gap tasks to perform in between those meetings X 3 pm sessions with Ray Mayhr followed by a staff meeting 2 sessions early aut followed by a feedback session and staff meeting Feedback from staff/ monitoring of lessons SLT Numeracy Passport and expectation that multiplication tables are secure by age 9 Maths Team/ Ray Maher Introduction of the Numeracy Passport – including assessment of which passport is suitable and need to provide the passport below the one they need so as to give confidence to Staff meeting to introduce the passports to staff – Aut term Data and FPD re numeracy passport SLT
implementation of the initiative happen? Training and Staff Development supply cover Timescale monitor and evaluate the work? Who evaluates it? Awareness of statutory and non-statutory initiatives CAB Updates given to staff when they arise – from DfE, Ongoing throughout 2012/2013 Reports to governors LT/Gov Establish working party of staff to work on curriculum innovation CAB Working party of staff volunteers to meet every two weeks to discuss issues relating to the curriculum development Beginning Summer 2012 and ongoing Notes will be kept of content of meetings and staff attendance will be an indication of degree of success LT Staff to discuss the following: School aims National Initiatives such as proposed new curriculum How we can achieve those aims through curriculum What we believe is good/outstanding in our As above Reviewed aims/ curriculum changes to be presented to LT/SMT/ staff/ Pupils/ governors for discussion
curriculum What we would like to change How to set about change Staff in working party to trial aspects of initiatives decided upon Feedback to working party (as in ‘gap tasks’) LT New LTP/MTPs produced as necessary to ensure continuity and progression in all areas of the curriculum CAB/Subject Leaders As curriculum is adapted changes to LTP and MTPs will be made and these will be introduced to staff Time given for subject leaders to work on MTPs as needed Throughout Aut term LTP/MTPs will be ready for use by teachers as needed LT Develop reflective practitioners through establishing teacher learning conferences LT Staff to work in teacher learning conferences (phases) which meet at least monthly to reflect on their own practise and develop further expertise in learning and teaching Staff meeting or phase meetings monthly Feedback from staff about the success of these conferences and the impact of reflective practise on learning and teaching LT
BALSALL COMMON PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM PRIORITIES OVERVIEW SUBJECT: English Subject Team: C Baker, K Clamp, E Sidwell, F Daniels OVERVIEW OF PREVIOUS YEAR STRENGTHS AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT English Team with regular minuted meetings and planned foci Thematic curriculum with embedded linked opportunities for writing. Synthetic phonics – Ruth Miskin methods and resources embedded in FS and developing in KS1 Sentence “starters” beginning the majority of all English lessons. Successful interventions employed in UKS2 to improve boys’ writing APP writing well established throughout school Planned reading event – Anne Fine visit Standards in writing Continued development of use of whole class texts in years 3 and 4. Continued development of best practise in phonics in KS1 and LKS2 Further development of use of library through pupil librarians to issue books, recommend books and read to children. Preparation for introduction of the ‘Technical Aspects of English’ tests in year 6 2013 PRIORITIES FOR NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR
PRIORITIES ACTIONS RESOURCES AUTUMN 2012 Re-establish existing good practise – further embedding with staff and making new staff aware of expectations. Continue to embed Ruth Miskin synthetic phonics in KS1 and LKS2. Development of use of whole texts to provide better resources for reading and also models for writing – years 3 and 4 Use of APP to better inform next steps and to raise standards in reading and writing CPD in ‘Technical Aspects of English’ Book Week 2012 – Nov 12-16. Anne Fine to visit school on 16th with sessions for children and an evening for parents Establish pupil librarians Inset day Sept to establish expectations in regard to handwriting, spelling, sentence warm ups, intervention sessions, amounts and type of written work and that all should be grounded in high quality AfL Kate Clamp to continue to monitor phonics provision to ensure that it is rigorous and engaging. Staff meetings throughout terms to remind staff of best practise. Further whole class texts purchased – years 2 – 6. Work with years 3 and 4 to ensure that whole class texts are used successfully to both engage children in higher level reading and to provide opportunities / inspiration for writing Standardisation meeting Aut term to ensure all staff including new staff agree levels. Continue to monitor use of reading journals to provide ready evidence for APP. Staff meetings to give further support in the teaching of technical aspects of English – particularly grammar Ensure that all children – years 2-6 have experience of Anne’s books. (All to study one whole class text and other reading alongside to be encouraged). Displays in school prior to week Pupil librarians to be trained in use of library computer and to help inspire children in their reading. Inset time Time for monitoring Cost of whole class texts PTA to fund visit
PRIORITIES ACTIONS RESOURCES AUTUMN 2012 Set out expectations for a pupils progress through the school (eg When 4 operations are taught and when tables should be known, Ma2 focus) CPD – linked to calculation approach Continuing monitoring of data, lessons and plans Meet NQTs re plans, resources, APP etc Check APP is being completed in Incerts Routes through of basic operations, mental maths strategies and use of calculators reworked (by levels not year group) Start to set up new targets for all pupils – Passports Inset in September (GTB or SM?) Ray Mayher to help assess strengths / weaknesses of school currently. Followed by staff meeting time Analyse data – are target groups achieving? Is intervention necessary? Is CPD impacting lessons? Spend time with NQTs and new staff (if any) Regular moderation meetings LT and maths team to review, share with staff and parents SLT and maths team (with Ray Maher?) meet and discuss actions, prepare resources, train staff in staff meeting towards end of Autumn term (or early in Spring term) Staff meeting time Release time Release time, staff meeting time (parents information evening?) Release time, staff meeting time
SPRING 2013 Review and implement objectives / schemes of work in line with new curriculum – not using the blocks of the old framework. Based on ability of children not what year they are in... CPD – linked to calculation approach (eg teaching of times tables) Check APP is being completed in Incerts Set up new targets for all pupils – Passports Cross-curricula links Maths displays Continuing monitoring of data, lessons and plans Analysis of RAISEonline Feedback on half-yearly data in governor’s report Maths team and SLT to produce guidelines for all staff – possibly a list of objectives for each level (link to passport targets) Ray Maher / Maths team to provide CPD Monitoring and lesson observations by SLT Regular moderation meetings Introduce passports to all pupils... Foundation to Y6 Work with other subject leaders to link in maths Improve interactivity / use of displays (particularly in KS2) monitoring and lesson observations by SLT analyse previous year’s data and feedback to SLT Release time Staff meeting time Staff meeting time Staff meeting time Release time SUMMER 2013 CPD – linked to calculation approach Check APP is being completed in Incerts Cross-curricula links Maths displays Continuing monitoring of data, lessons and plans Ray Maher / Maths team to provide CPD Monitoring and lesson observations by SLT Regular moderation meetings Work with other subject leaders to link in maths Work with individual staff to improve usefulness of maths displays monitoring and lesson observations by SLT Staff meeting time
PRIORITIES ACTIONS RESOURCES AUTUMN 2012 New Curriculum – to collaborate with CB and KB to produce new science units for autumn and spring term. Hopefully time allocated in advance of autumn term, to produce autumn term plans for implementation from September 2012. Initiatives undertaken – continue to improve the status of science in school, through display in corridor areas, classrooms and the grounds to reflect the value that we give science. ensure that the Science Investigative planner implemented in January 2012 is being used accurately and purposefully across school. monitor use of child speak peer and self assessment sheets in place for each unit from Year 1 upwards. monitor practical science and the size of groupings for these experiments. Raising Standards – ensure that half term assessment are being carried out, through use of Rising Stars Assessment and APP . use of APP to better inform next steps and to raise standards in science National Science Initiatives -ensure that the school is up to date with movements in science teaching and assessment nationally. CB, KB and EK to meet to discuss ways to move our science curriculum forward. EK to then formalise the plans onto MTP agreed format. EK to lead staff meeting where visual learning walk to be taken again with staff. Revisit aims of PSQM and what we have put in place last year. Workbook scrutiny and planning scrutiny to be carried out each term by EK. Monitoring of incerts usage for Sc2-4 and APP being completed for Sc1. EK to monitor usage of adapted Northumberland Grid for learning sheets through workbook trawls each term. Planning scrutiny looking for evidence of Sc1. Class observations and focused pupil discussion to confirm children’s views on groupings and activities EK to review solgrid data as part of subject leader monitoring, to ensure that year groups are compiling data. EK to look for evidence in plans that APP and levels is driving future planning in science. Phase moderation of science, with implementation of first cross phase moderation for science. EK to read ASE website at least one a month to keep up to date with developments in science education Meeting time with CB and KB Science staff meeting Subject monitoring time Groupings size – resources audit to ensure enough equipment available to support paired work . Phase meeting dedicated to science moderation Time to be found by EK as personal CPD
SPRING 2013 New Curriculum – to collaborate with CB and KB to produce new science units for summer term. highlight opportunities for measuring highlight opportunities for ICT Initiatives undertaken – Monitor science displays and vocabulary boards – develop use of children’s questions and thoughts as part of these displays. ensure that the Science Investigative planner implemented in January 2012 is being used accurately and purposefully across school. monitor use of child speak peer and self assessment sheets in place for each unit from Year 1 upwards. monitor practical science and the size of groupings for these experiments. Raising Standards – ensure that half term assessment are being carried out, through use of Rising Stars Assessment and APP . use of APP to better inform next steps and to raise standards in science National Science Initiatives -ensure that the school is up to date with movements in science teaching and assessment nationally. CB, KB and EK to meet to discuss ways to move our science curriculum forward. EK to then formalise the plans onto MTP agreed format. Workbook scrutiny and planning scrutiny to be carried out each term by EK. Focus on the impact of the new plans last term. Monitoring of incerts usage for Sc2-4 and APP being completed for Sc1. EK to monitor usage of adapted Northumberland Grid for learning sheets through workbook trawls each term. Planning scrutiny looking for evidence of Sc1. Class observations and focused pupil discussion to confirm children’s views on groupings and activities Analysis of mid term data to indicate state of play Staff meeting to review styles of science recording as a means of raising standards – review staff meeting from May 2011. Phase moderation of science. EK to read ASE website at least one a month to keep up to date with developments in science education Meeting time with CB and KB EK to meet with CE and KP to discuss ICT links Subject monitoring time Groupings size – resources audit to ensure enough equipment available to support paired work . Subject monitoring time Staff meeting for science Phase meeting dedicated to science moderation Time to be found by EK as personal CPD
BALSALL COMMON PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM PRIORITIES OVERVIEW SUBJECT: ICT Subject Leader(s): K Prescott J Ferris OVERVIEW OF PREVIOUS YEAR STRENGTHS AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT Progressions of learning from year group to year group ICT scheme of work that incorporates new technologies Cross curricular use of ICT is improving Development of medium term planning On line portfolios showing children’s work Use of technology by learners e.g. video, animation, podcasting Home access Gaining of E-safety award Use of school website by learners PRIORITIES FOR NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR
SPRING 2013 Monitor teaching of ICT in Nursery and Reception Introduce podcasting to website Review use of Solgrid as Learning platform Internet Safety Progress E-safety award Plan in photography and manipulation unit for work from Dunfield. Review planning for reception. Does it meet the requirements? Are learners becoming confident in using technologies safely and independently? Set up sections in each year group’s home pages where podcasts can be put – these can then be used by staff to record children reading their work and can then be played at home. This will support literacy in the classroom and build links between the classroom and home. Solgrid is not the easiest system to use, nor does it fit with the BCPS website. Investigate what other schools are using. Promote use of learning platform for sending home homework and tasks. February – Safer Internet day (Feb 2013). Kidsmart workshop Depending on success of award in Autumn Term, look to progress further through the system by looking at next steps. Using children’s photographs taken on arts week in Dunfield, build in plan for training in how to use photoshop to enhance and alter their work. Subject Leader release time Training time for KP to learn how to use efficiently – then time for small group training ( 1 person per year group initially) Assembly for children and possible parent workshops (1 day and 1 evening?)
PRIORITIES FOR NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR Target(s): To revise the position of Design and Technology within the new school curriculum. PRIORITIES ACTIONS RESOURCES AUTUMN 2012 To review the curriculum in light of government directives and to update and breathe new life into some of the existing plans ensuring that the key priorities of a user and purpose are maintained. To be part of curriculum design group in school. Monitor books and plans to ensure full units of work have been completed. Review Design and Technology in the light of the new EYFS curriculum where D & T now comes under creative development and named specifically as design and technology. Survey of which units work well which are tired and where they have difficulties and need more support. Look for even stronger links between subject areas. Attend Primary Advisory Group. Work and lesson scrutinies. Re- write medium term plans for EYFS. Consumables depending on outcomes. SPRING 2013 To review current assessment procedures and support staff in making more informed judgements. To make links with community, science and engineering associations. (carried over from last year). Monitor books and plans to ensure full units of work have been completed. Audit incerts statements and build self and teacher assessments into units of work. Attend Primary Advisory Group. Work and lesson scrutinies. TIME! Replenish consumables.
SUMMER 2013 To re-write or edit existing plans once the new school curriculum has been designed. Monitor books and plans to ensure full units of work have been completed. Develop units of work according to findings. Attend Primary Advisory Group. Work and lesson scrutinies. Time Consumables BALSALL COMMON PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM PRIORITIES OVERVIEW SUBJECT: HISTORY Subject Leader(s): Elizabeth Brookes OVERVIEW OF PREVIOUS YEAR STRENGTHS AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT History is taught throughout the school in a thematic way. It lends itself well to cross-curricular activities. It is a focus for most year groups in 2 out of the 3 terms. Where history is not a curriculum focus, links can be made through other subjects and topics (Year 3 – Dinosaurs and Pre-historic life; Year 6 – Government and the history of the British parliamentary system) Trips and outside agency visits are multiple and enhance the children’s learning. Our children greatly enjoy the subject and this is reflected through FPDs and questionnaires carried out this academic year. All year groups well resourced with a range of materials to enhance learning. Jubilee week learning about the history of the British monarchy was a great success with a range of history taught and a chance to share this learning with parents at the open afternoon. Liaise with CB to establish/adapt a new history curriculum based on new government ideas and our status as an academy which may give us a little more freedom with topics. Look at more opportunities for trips and visits, particularly for Year 1, who would like a museum trip for their Toys topic that does not overlap or interfere with Year 2’s trip to St John’s Museum in Warwick. Year 4 Egypt trip/visit. Create a new scheme of work for Year 2 to incorporate more work on the Victorians to link with their current schools topic. This may involve dropping The Great Fire of London mini topic and so I will need to liaise with CB. Opportunity to study STPs and ensure all key skills objectives are being logged on plans and met. Opportunity to observe history being taught throughout the school to ensure a range of teaching methods is being applied.
SUMMER 2013 Continue to monitor MTP/STPs. To monitor the teaching and learning of history across the key stages. To monitor and assess staff views of new initiatives this year. Lesson observations Plan history curriculum for next academic year – as it is the school’s centenary Complete focused pupil discussions and collect in books for work scrutiny. Collect 9 books (T,M,B) from Years 3 and 1. Complete focused pupil discussions and collect in examples of work of all mediums (written, photographic, video, etc.) All KS1 and KS2 staff to complete a questionnaire about their personal strengths and areas for development in history and also assess their feelings towards the subject as a whole and their children’s learning. Give staff opportunities to offer advice about how they would like to see their curriculum developed further, based on new initiatives already introduced this year and any fresh ideas they have which could enhance the subject throughout the school. Observe history being taught throughout KS1 and KS2 to determine strategies and methods being applied and ensure comprehensive coverage of subject and objectives are taking place. Work with CAB to plan curriculum changes for Sept 13 to include whole school study of aspects of the history of the school Time Time Time Release time Time CURRICULUM PRIORITIES OVERVIEW SUBJECT: Geography Subject Leader(s): Helen Benarous OVERVIEW OF PREVIOUS YEAR STRENGTHS AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT
Summer 2013 Implementation of revised curriculum plans. Continue monitoring of implementation of new MTP’s introduced this year. Monitor and assess staff views of new initiatives this year. Revision of MTP’s for revised curriculum. Support the introduction of plans. Identify and fill any resourcing needs. Scrutiny of STP’s and children’s work, lesson observations, discussion with relevant teachers and FPD’s to ensure coverage. All staff to complete questionnaire on personal strengths and areas for development in Geography, attitudes to subject and children’s learning. Staff to advise on developing curriculum further, including those with new MTP’s introduced this year and any ideas to enhance the subject. Time Money Time Phase meeting time. BALSALL COMMON PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM PRIORITIES OVERVIEW 2012/13 SUBJECT: Art and Design Subject Leader(s): Megan Ross OVERVIEW OF PREVIOUS YEAR STRENGTHS AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT
AUTUMN 2012 Raise the profile of Art - Plan Arts Week Monitor sketchbooks for KS1 and planning Begin to look into the processes involved with for arts mark. Speak with class teachers about when art units are taking place. Prepare resources for all staff – Work with JA to organise music and art activities. Organise a visit from an artist. Collect in sketchbooks - feedback to class teachers Look on the arts mark website; go through information given during the Arts Mark conference I attended. Arrange a time with class teachers to come and photograph finished pieces of work. (continue throughout the year) Time – liaising with visiting artists, JA and senior management Release time Internet SPRING 2013 Oversee Arts week To meet with year groups to gain feedback about their units Monitor assessment To ensure stock is replenished Speak with class teachers before arts week commences. Order resources needed. Arrange a time to meet with each year group to gain feedback (positive or negative) Monitor Incerts Check resources for upcoming art units and use old stock to replace used stock. Extra budget needed for arts week. Time Release Time SUMMER 2013 Gain pupil’s opinions about art at Balsall Common Monitor Key stage 2 sketchbooks and planning Audit resources and complete orders ready for Aut 2013 Conduct pupil questionnaires Collect in sketchbooks - feedback to class teachers. Email to staff and consult with year groups about resources needed, audit stock, complete orders Release Time BALSALL COMMON PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM PRIORITIES OVERVIEW
SUBJECT: MUSIC Subject Leader(s): Jenny Aviss Laura Davies OVERVIEW OF PREVIOUS YEAR 2012 - 2013 STRENGTHS AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT Wider opportunities programme for learning a stringed instrument in year 3 A small orchestra Take up of children who want to learn a musical instrument Resources of good quality non-tuned percussion instruments Teachers’ confidence in delivering the music curriculum Development of orchestra and string ensemble PRIORITIES FOR NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR Target(s): To develop string ensemble within the school To develop orchestra within school To ensure a smooth hand over to Laura Davies who will take over Music PRIORITIES ACTIONS RESOURCES AUTUMN 2012 Establish timetables for peripatetics Timetable clubs – choir, rock band, string ensemble Prepare for Young Voices Arrange Christmas performances to the wider Community Christmas Concerts Apply for Music Dunfield Liaise with peripatetics – email lesson times to teachers. Inform children of times. Promote clubs in assembly Provide choir with CD and songsheets Phone Oak Trees, Michael Blanning, Knights Court and Rose Court to arrange visits. Contact Blooms and organiser for Save the Children Liaise with Phase Leaders in KS2 Consult school diary for an appropriate date and apply Application form from SSMS Release time
SUMMER 2013 High quality preparation and representation at the Borough Sports athletics meet. Standards in P.E – across the whole school. Monitoring for progression of skills – in P.E lessons. Level of competition at Sports day 2013. Pupil and staff views of challenge in P.E and games at BCPS Ensure that are representatives in EVERY event at the borough sports and they are extremely will prepared during squad coaching by KG. Critically evaluate INCERTS to identify areas of weakness in skills and learning in P.E, using this knowledge to inform the prorities for P.E teaching and learning for 2013-2014. Complete a lesson observation in KS2 examining the skill development and challenge for high ability pupils. Together with KM re-organise Sports day to include more competitive events for G and T pupils to reach their potential. Complete a whole school survey and or FPD’S. Analyse the results giving ideas for priorities for the 2013-2014 academic year. JF time Staff meeting time Monitoring time JF time Monitoring time BALSALL COMMON PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM PRIORITIES OVERVIEW 2012/13
PRIORITIES ACTIONS RESOURCES AUTUMN 2012 School Council Continuing RSE working party Lunchtime Supervisors meetings Review MTPs with year groups Harvest visit Kerb Craft Set up interview process for new School Council members. Arrange follow up meetings for the working party and report to Governors on progress. Ensure a meeting is timetabled for every half term. Meet with all year groups to ensure continuity and development of objectives. Arrange for School Council to deliver harvest parcels to Oak Trees. Set up a four week programme for Year 2 road safety. KB and SLT Working party and Governors meeting Liase with J. Brereton Individual year groups meetings School Council Liase with C. Shadbolt SPRING 2013 Kerb Craft (Year 1) RSE policy Parent workshop Establish four week programme for Year 1 road safety Staff meetings and working party meetings to discuss resources and development of new policy and curriculum Parents to be informed to changes in policy and curriculum Liase with C. Shadbolt KB and working party Bev Petch