Kirktonholme Primary
Linda Wright
Head Teacher (Acting)
School Improvement Plan
2013/14
5 priorities as set by South Lanarkshire Council
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Improve attainment & achievement
Implement key aspects of Curriculum for Excellence
Implement key aspects of legislative duties
Progress recommendations for GIRFEC
Progress key themes of self evaluation & leadership
School Improvement Plan
2013/14
Improve attainment & achievement
• Continue to offer John Muir Discovery Award
• Update our Assessment Position Statement
• Integration of French vocabulary throughout the school
Mrs L Miller
School Improvement Plan
2013/14
Implement key aspects of Curriculum for Excellence
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Revise Science programme of study
Mrs Miller
Training of Junior Librarians
Mrs White
New Scots language programme to be piloted Mrs Clow & Mrs McLaughlin
Revise nursery outdoor learning programme Mrs McCaig
Retain the Green Flag
Mrs Henderson
Establish a successful partnership with Sainsburys
Mrs Clow
Whole school study of the Commonwealth & the Games Mrs Clow
School Improvement Plan
2013/14
Implement key legislative duties
• All staff are kept up to date with revised/new legislation
School Improvement Plan
2013/14
Progress key recommendations for GIRFEC
• Implementation of staged intervention process
• Increased knowledge of procedures for staff
Mrs Paterson
Mrs Paterson
School Improvement Plan
2013/14
Progress key themes for self evaluation & leadership
• All staff contribute to the evaluative work of the school
• Staff have the opportunity to visit and observe practices in other
establishments
• Staff training on requirements of Professional Update
School Improvement Plan
2013/14
Progress updates
• Parents will be informed of progress made throughout
the year by means of monthly school newsletter
• Parent Council Meetings & AGM
• Open Afternoons & Curriculum events
• Parents’ Night
• Information leaflets
School Improvement Plan
2013/14
How can you support school developments?
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If you have a particular area of expertise let us know
Be a member of a development group
Volunteer to be on a parent focus group
Member of the Parent Council
Fundraising