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Mitchell Brook Primary School

School Development Plan2012/13

‘Inspiring the minds of tomorrow to be confident life-long learners’

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TEACHING AND LEARNINGKey Objectives:

For the majority of teachers to be graded as good or above in the majority of lessons and drop ins.

To raise standards in the Core subjects. To further develop the understanding of progression throughout

subjects. Through quality first teaching the needs of all learners are planned

for and addressed. To focus on narrowing the gap for vulnerable pupils.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:To ensure all of our children benefit from inclusive teaching and learning so that they make good or better progress.

To raise standards overall and to maintain an upward trend.

Intended Outcomes

90% of class teachers to be graded as good or above.

A 20%+ increase in Boys attainment in Eng and Maths combined at the end of KS2 (59% 2012)

Staff self evaluation and teacher appraisal indicates subject areas for development which are addressed with bespoke training and support from Assistant Heads.

Staff would be better informed to plan appropriately and children would be challenged further.

Monitoring indicates that all teachers understand and value their teaching and it’s impact on childrens’ learning.

Learning support staff demonstrate high expectations through questioning and feedback.

Evaluation

Action Lead Person Timeframe Method of monitoring

Costs Involved Success Criteria Termly Evaluation

To ensure that Assessment is at the heart of effective teaching

RC Ongoing Monthly feedback to SLT

Standards report to

£1000 training

£400 2x supply

Staff are clear on what happens and when with regard to assessment.

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and learning.

To devise a clear assessment framework that links to school and national priorities.

Sept 2012

Governors and LA. (Autumn and Summer)

There is accelerated progress made by children – data analysis.

Staff begin to own data by using it to plan and target groups.

Staff demonstrate improved confidence in levelling and this is carried out accurately.

Data is moderated and is accurate.

To devise clear objectives and targets to raise standards in Reading throughout the school.

To foster a love of reading throughout the school.(link with Performing Arts)

RC/PS Ongoing Half termly report to Headteacher

Pupil progress

Data analysis

£2000

£2000 (Training space)

£25,000 to re-stock Library

Attainment at the end of Key stages is at least in line with Brent figures.

To devise clear objectives and targets to raise

RC Half termly Half termly report to Headteacher

Training Space as above

Attainment at the end of Key stages is at least in line with

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standards in Writing throughout the school.

Pupil progress

Data analysis

Brent figures.

To devise clear objectives and targets to raise standards in Maths throughout the school.

MM Half termly Half termly report to Headteacher

Pupil progress

Data analysis

£2500 resources£2000 consultant training for new leader

Attainment at the end of Key stages is at least in line with Brent figures.

To devise clear objectives and targets raise standards in Science throughout the school.

PW Half Termly Half termly report to Headteacher

Pupil progress

Data analysis

£1000

£1200 for supply to cover subject leader development training and network meetings.

Teachers have an improved knowledge in science levelling therefore assessments are accurate.

Attainment at the end of KS1 and KS2 is at least in line with Brent figures.

To re-visit school curriculum aim and to create a curriculum that is exciting, stimulating and relevant. Staff deliver this curriculum with vigour and enthusiasm.

HB Half Termly Observations

Staff feedback

Feedback from children

£7000 – to assist linking with relevant curriculum areas.

A skills based curriculum is taught with enthusiasm.

Topics are linked and are relevant to childrens’ interests as well as current events

To ensure that ICT is taught

JG Half termly Monitoring by HT £75,000 Hardware£2000 software

Teaching and Learning reflects

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across the curriculum to enhance teaching and learning.

Report to Governors.

Observations

Staff feedback

Feedback from children

21st century requirements.

Staff demonstrate and enthusiasm and confidence in teaching using ICT in a variety of lessons.

To plan an art curriculum that is skills based and shows progression.

RB Half termly Observations

Sampling

Staff Feedback

£1000

To ensure singing takes place every day in class and weekly as a large choral group.

PS Half Termly Staff feedback

Feedback from children

£750 – curriculum budget

£200 Headteacher Budget£300 professional fees for SING UP subscription

Children sing regularly with enthusiasm.

Children have a repertoire of songs that is built on each year.

Singing in extravaganzas is in tune and relevant.

To raise the profile of PSHE and SEAL.

LD Half termly Monitoring

Staff feedback

Feedback from children

£500 Circle time is timetabled weekly in each class.

Children demonstrate improved knowledge and

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understanding for dealing with difficult situations regarding behaviour.

To ensure that RE is taught regularly both in class and through festival based extravaganzas.To ensure the school has a determination in order to reflect the multi faith community.

ME

TL

Half termly Observations

Staff feedback

Feedback from children

£200 RE topics are planned and taught each half term.

Religious festivals feature on the extravaganza timetable.

INCLUSIONKey Objectives:

To embed policies, procedures and a tracking system that identifies vulnerable pupils. To ensure that staff possess the skills and knowledge that is appropriately matched to

vulnerable pupils and their needs. To embed provision for pupils with BSED. To improve parental engagement. For pupil voice to make an active contribution to school life and the wider community.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY: To strengthen Inclusion provision and practice throughout the school so that all pupils make good or better progress.

Intended Outcomes Achievement for All is fully implemented by September

2013. AFA target groups make at least 3 APS progress. Through effective formative assessment, all children are

included in lessons and good progress is made by all. Planning consistently indicates how specific children will

meet their individual targets. Progress data is monitored and used to inform

interventions.

Evaluation

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All children are supported through specialist school inclusion staff.

Disruptive behaviour has less impact on teaching and other childrens’ learning.

Parents show more support and understanding when addressing behavioural issues with the school.

Parents engage with school interventions to support them as parents.

The school council has impact on the decision making and policies in the school.

Pupil Voice contributes to school self evaluation.

Action Lead Person

Timeframe Method of monitoring

Costs Involved Success criteria Termly Evaluation

What needs to be done to achieve the intended outcomes?

Who will lead?

When and how long will it take?

What will you do to measure success/monitor?

Budget/ResourcesSupply cost @ £200 per day.

What will you see if this is successful? How will you know?

Evaluate as you go

School to implement Achievement for All programme.

NH From September 2012

Half termly report to HeadteacherReport to Governors in the summer term.

£3000 2012/13 budget

Strategies from programme are consistently implemented by staff.

Target groups make appropriate progress.

Strategies are used throughout the school.

Staff to use SIMS to track progress data.

RC From September 2012

Pupil progress meetings.

Assessment and tracking meetings.

Staff demonstrate confident and competence at using the tracking system.

Pupils make progress because their needs are identified and catered for.

Vulnerability NH Autumn 2, 2012 Half termly Register is in place and staff

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register is established and also used for tracking.

Safeguarding meetings.

have a clear understanding of who the children are and their needs.

Children who are G&T are identified and supported to develop their talent

J Mc ongoing Report half termly to Headteacher.

£200 from Inclusion Budget

G&T register is accurate and entered on SIMs.

Staff are indentifying potential talent and finding provision to develop this.

Inclusion support staff have appropriate training to meet the needs of the children

JB ongoing Headteacher (CPD online records)

Jen to report to Nicola about impact of training.

CPD budget.

Outside training needs may be met from training budget.

Staff feel confident in their role.

Children are better supported to make progress.

Behaviour Policy to be launched and used.

NH From Sept 2012 Behaviour books monitored by Jane and feedback to Nicola.Report to Governors Termly

£500 Reduction in higher level disruptive behaviour in playground (link to environment plan)Staff report that behaviour is better managed in annual survey.

Improve parental engagement

NH/JF ongoing Parent surveyQualitative dataTermly report to Headteacher

£3000 TAHMS Parents feel better supported by school and vice versa. Children begin to make positive progress with their targets.

Pupil Voice has a raised profile within the school and is used in an effective manner.

NH ongoing Pupil surveyMinutes of school council meetingsReport to SEN Governor by pupils.

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HUMAN RESOURCESKey Objectives:

To develop a progressive staffing structure which identifies the needs of a larger school and our changing community.

For the new teaching standards to be implemented and used as a tool to improve teaching throughout the school.

The role of the Leaders of Teaching and Learning (LOTL) to be further developed for maximum impact.

To strengthen the role of support staff who work in the classrooms.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY:For our school community to benefit from high quality staff who work to support the school vision and ethos in their everyday practise.

Intended Outcomes High quality, competent staff are paced in the correct roles

and this is impacting on both childrens’ progress and the overall success of the school.

The role of middle leaders is strengthened and this is exemplified in the running of the phases and subject areas.

Staff have the relevant skills and knowledge to carry out their roles effectively.

Evaluation

Action Lead Person Timeframe Method of monitoring

Training/Costs Involved

Success Criteria Termly Evaluation

Staffing structure proposal to be devised and presented to Governors..Ref- evaluation

TL Present in May 2012

By Dec 2012

Staffing Committee

£3000 2012/13 budget

Staffing change is well managed and carried out in an informed manner.

September 2012Governors request that an independent review of the Administrative team takes place

For all new staff to have a full understanding of policies and procedures through consistent, good quality induction.

TL – delegated to Leadership team

Ongoing Meetings with new staff.

Planning monitoring

£600 3x supply Staff feel well inducted and are able to carry out their roles effectively.

To familiarise TL Ongoing through £600 for cover Teacher standards

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teaching staff with the new teaching standards.

Appraisal process to be introduced.

appraisal process 2x PDM (TL) are referred to in training by staff and this demonstrates their understanding.

The new appraisal process successfully moves staff on in their career or highlights needs for capability.

The role of the Assistant Head will focus on monitoring and strategies to support staff to improved their practise.

HB, RC Half termly Reporting to TL, Governors

Staff feedback

Team teaching,

£600 for cover

Staff demonstrate improved confidence in identified areas for development.

Staff morale is raised and teamwork is more evident.

For Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to be carefully planned to meet the needs of the school and the professional needs of the staff and to encourage life long learning.

TL On going Reporting impact to Governors

£6500 11/12 budget workforce development subscription.£1000 MLDP (2 LOTL)

£2000 10x supply days

£7000 other training

Staff have the support and training to carry out their roles. Staff demonstrate an enthusiasm and vigour for their roles.Impact is evident on pupil progress and standards overall (link with T&L)

LSA to be line managed by Jen Beale.

JB Ongoing Half termly feedback to NH.

Training costs as above

As above

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Training needs identified for class work and interventions

Appraisal cycle and objectives for LSA are introduced.

TL March 2013 Report to staffing Committee

Appraisal is regular and carried out in a professional timely manner.

ENVIRONMENTKey Objectives:

To expand the school to accommodate 3 forms of entry. To improve the outdoor learning and play opportunities for the children. For all members of our school community to take responsibility for and respect learning

resources. For safety of all on site to be paramount.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY:To improve the overall school environment.

Intended Outcomes1. The outdoor environment supports learning and

harmonious play.2. The storage and organisation of resources enables all staff

to manage and maintain school resources. Everybody knows what is in school and where to find things.

3. Health and Safety Procedures are clear and understood and followed by all staff.

4. The expansion building works are successfully managed and completed.

Evaluation

Action Lead Person

Timeframe Method of monitoring

Costs Involved Success Criteria Termly Evaluation

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1.EYFS to audit resources and to order appropriate resources for the outdoor area.

JMc Sept 2012 Observations £4000 2011/12 budget

Staff will know what resources are available in order to support teaching and learning.

Increase in children choosing outdoor.

Data -Improvement in Physical attainment by 5%.

Stage area and covered area to be built in FS back area, including improvement of overall area.

KB Sept 2012 As above £25,000 2011/12 Budget

Increase in children choosing outdoor.

Data -Improvement in Physical attainment by 5%.

School council to identify equipment needed for the playgrounds and for this to be purchased.

NH Sept 2012 Daily observations.Childrens’ feedback.

SMSA feedback

Behaviour records

£1000 2011/12 budget

There is a decrease in inappropriate behaviour in the play grounds.

Staff and children are happier and work together.

2. Audit and evaluation of school storage needs to take place.

SC/SS April 2013 Proposal to be given to Finance Committee Spring Term.

None – time managed by staff

Governors approve funding and implementation takes place.

Implement plan of storage and organisation.

SC/SS September 2013 Plan devised under approval of Governors.

£50,000 2012/13 budget

Resources are easily located.Staff use resources, return them appropriately.There is a decrease in year on year ‘replacement spending’.

3.Fire audit to be organised.Action points from this to be

SC/SS December 2012 Meeting with HT. £1000 Regular fire drills areundertaken in an orderly and speedy manner.School is evaluated as having

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addressed. good arrangements for fire safety.

Cleaning training and procedures to be devised and auctioned.

SC/SS September 2012 Meeting with HT £300 for uniforms.£6000 for resources.

School is clean.Staff are have skills and knowledge to carry out their role.

Organisation of scheduling regular maintenance to be completed.

SC/SS December 2012 Meeting with HT.

Ongoing monitoring.

PAT Testing -£1000Boiler-CopiersHand dryersLift

Annual testing is carried out in a timely manner.

4. The expansion of the current building is well managed so that there is minimal disruption to the pupils and staff.

TL Begins August 2012

Completion September 2013

Termly report to Governors.

Staff feedback

School council feedback

£3.3 million

£200,00 budget surplus 2012/13

The building is completed and meets the needs of our school community.

COMMUNITYKey Objectives:

To establish a core offer for Extended Services which then forms priority for spending and development.

To market services to a wider audience to gain publicity and funding. To further develop community links. To strengthen the roles of Governors and their Governance of the school.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES: To work in partnership with the wider community.

To support Parents in meeting their aspirational goals for both themselves and their children.

To raise the positive profile of Mitchell Brook for the future.Intended Outcomes

Data will inform SLT about the impact of the extended services school provides.

A wider range of clubs will be offered consistently to the

Evaluation

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children. Children will be involved in more community links. The website will provide current and up to date

information for the community. Parent numbers attending courses, coffee mornings and

curriculum events increases. The literature from the school is of a high quality. The public face of the school is positive, aspirational and

successful.

Action Lead Person

Timeframe Method of monitoring

Costs Involved Success Criteria Termly Evaluation

To collect a wide range of data that supports the impact of the Extended Services.

AK By Dec 2012 and then termly

AK report to Steering Group

£200 coverImpact of Extended Services is evident and can be evaluated.

To provide a wide range of wrap around care and services that serves the needs to the community.

AK On going AK report to Steering Group

£58,911 (staffing)

Funding streams sought from outside sources and reported separately.

Community consistently uses the services provided.

To further raise the public profile of the school.

AK From September 2012

Feedback to NH.

Termly feedback in a report to Headteacher.

£2000 IT support£60 marketing course(further costs for signage, literature etc to come from 13/14 budget.

The school is well publicised in a positive manner.

Parents want to send their children to the school.

To develop further links with parents and community groups.

JF/AK ongoing Newsletter

Link Governor

£500 Community cohesion is strengthened. The children go out into the community and have empathy for others.

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To improve our means of communicating with parents and the wider community.

JF/AK On going Parents surveyCoffee morning feedback

As above Parents know what is going on in school. Parents feel well informed.

To strengthen Governance in the school.

TL ongoing OFSTED £500 Governor training

Governance is graded at least 2 in next OFSTED.

Governors take a more active role in the development of the school.

The Head feels well supported by the Governors.