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!

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