Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Lovely Leeson

Even long walks in the rain and mud couldn't dampen the spirits of children on the residential trip to Leeson House Field Studies Centre near Swanage.

They enjoyed the whole Leeson experience: comforting food; lovely grounds; helping in the dining room and kitchen; and tiredness and excitement of two nights in shared bedrooms.

Out and about the day completing their geography work in the stunning Purbeck scenery, they had fun with activities like orienteering in the evening. Tired teachers were delighted with the success of the visit but looked forward to a good night's sleep back home!

Sunday, June 18, 2006

School Improvement Plan (SIP) Review

School Improvement Plan (SIP)

Priorities and Projects for 2005 - 2006

Date Due

Review Comment

  • To maximise value added for maths and English for 2006 SATs, given that attainment will be lower than exceptional 2005 results

July 06

Initial Value added close to top 25% of schools nationally

Continue to raise standards in Years 3/4 by -

  • Introducing ‘learning partners’ for speaking & listening (Literacy across the curriculum)

  • installing Interactive Whiteboards

(Enriching the curriculum)


Oct 05



Sept 06

Successful . Introduce learning partners in Y5/6 from Sept. 06.


Whiteboards ordered

Projects to Secure Long-term Improvement



Accelerating Progress

  • To raise standards and accelerate progress throughout the School

  • Take part in Dorset’s Primary Strategy pilot based on the Intensifying Support Programme

  • Continue to embed good practice from ISP through relevant whole staff professional development and accountability


Ongoing







Membership of Dorset's network for Schools in challenging circumstances includes £4,000 for an intervention project.

Portland Pyramid have secured further funding for a literacy intervention.

Emotional Health

  • Continue to embed teaching of Social & Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL)

  • Continue to promote good behaviour & eliminate bullying (OFSTED)

  • Healthy Schools Scheme


By the end of this term we will have completed a full cycle of SEAL units.

92% of parents viewed behaviour as 'good' in a survey.

Attendance (OFSTED action plan)


Review needed, following recent figures.

Enrichment

  • Enrichment of Curriculum (Whole School Review Day)

  • Literacy & numeracy across the curriculum (OFSTED)

  • Community Partnership to create a quiet garden area in the main playground


Draft policies reviewed on training day




Awaiting outcome of lottery bid for £10,000


Non-Curriculum Priorities



Governors

  • Governor Effectiveness (OFSTED action plan)


Audit at on 11 July will give useful feedback on progress with procedures etc.

Remodelling the Workforce

  • Statutory review of Staffing Structure

  • Completion of major remodelling of staff room and administrative areas to create effective working spaces for staff.


Jan 06


Sept 05


Completed and published


Achieved