Our School Development Plan

Working Together for Your Child's Success

Our Vision: With God's love at the heart of all we do, we celebrate the unique gifts of every individual. Rooted in Christian hope, pupils grow academically and in their faith, equipped to live full and happy lives and care for the people and the world around them.

Priority 1: Happy playtimes and consistent behaviour

What we are doing:

Transforming outdoor play through the OPAL programme to make playtimes more enjoyable and engaging
Making behaviour expectations clear and consistent so all children know what's expected
Ensuring fairness by monitoring that all children are treated equally
Working with you through early conversations if behaviour concerns arise
Supporting children's needs by considering whether challenging behaviour might indicate unmet special educational needs

What this means for your child:

More fun and creative playtimes with exciting activities
Clear, fair rules that everyone follows
Staff who understand and support your child's individual needs
You'll be involved early if any concerns arise

Priority 2: The right support for every child to reach their potential

What we are doing:

Identifying and supporting all children who need extra help to ensure every child achieves their full potential
Creating personalised support plans for children with special educational needs, led by their class teacher
Spotting barriers to learning early through regular assessment
Using proven teaching methods to help children catch up
Building confidence so children become independent, resilient learners
Setting ambitious targets for every child
Supporting smooth transitions between Reception, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2

What this means for your child:

Teachers will quickly identify if your child needs extra support
Targeted help will be provided to ensure no child falls behind
Your child will develop the confidence to tackle challenges
Clear targets and regular updates on progress

Priority 3: Confident communicators, with a rich, engaging curriculum

What we are doing:

Embedding oracy (speaking and listening skills) across all subjects
Creating an oracy and vocabulary policy to ensure consistent teaching of communication skills
Introducing a revised RE curriculum that explores Christianity as a global faith and recognises different worldviews
Ensuring learning builds on what children already know so they remember more
Providing exciting trips and visitors to bring learning to life
Preparing Year 6 pupils well for secondary school

What this means for your child:

Your child will develop excellent speaking and listening skills
They'll learn subject-specific vocabulary to express their ideas clearly
A rich, engaging curriculum with memorable experiences
Strong preparation for the next stage of their education

Priority 4: Expert staff who understand every child's needs

What we are doing:

Training all staff in adapting teaching to meet every child's needs
Developing expertise in creating support plans, managing behaviour, and understanding special educational needs
Providing coaching and support for teachers through regular classroom visits
Supporting staff development through professional qualifications
Ensuring all training is based on proven research and evidence
Developing future leaders within our school
Sharing our expertise with other schools

What this means for your child:

Highly skilled teachers who can adapt lessons to help every child succeed
Staff who understand and can support different learning needs
Consistently excellent teaching across all subjects
A stable, well-trained team committed to your child's success

How You Can Help

Talk to your child about what they are learning and encourage them to explain it to you
Support playtime by encouraging positive play at home
Attend parent meetings to discuss your child's progress and support plans
Contact us early if you have any concerns about your child's learning or wellbeing
Celebrate success with your child when they achieve their targets