Achievement through readiness, honesty and determination Coupals Primary Academy – School Improvement Plan Termly Action Plan - Summer Term 2015 Ofsted Key Issue 1 Success Criteria By July 2015 To improve the quality of teaching across the school ►Staff have accessed relevant training through the school’s ‘training plan.’ ►No teaching is inadequate ►Moderation shows that assessment is accurate ►Lesson observations and learning walks, when triangulated with pupil data and book evidence, show that teachers match tasks to the needs of the children. Evaluation ► Regular learning walks (with a range of foci) carried out by Acting Headteacher and Key Stage/Phase Leaders ► Full lesson observations ► Data analysis ► Fortnightly spot checks monitoring to adherence to non-negotiable expectations of work in books and matching of work to needs of the children. ►Regular planning scrutinies to ensure work matches ►Triangulated evidence for teaching and learning holds the needs of the learners teachers accountable for pupil progress through Pupil ►Monitoring and feedback to the ‘Quality of teaching’ Progress Meetings. committee of the Governing Body ►All staff consistently follow the school’s nonnegotiable expectations for the Spring Term: pupils’ work, marking & feedback and planning. ► Termly LA Review judge the school’s progress towards achieving the objectives in each key issue Objective 1.1 To use lesson study to create specific support to improve achievement in maths Objective 1.2 To ensure appropriate support, challenge and high expectations in teaching across ALL subjects Objective 1.3 Develop CPD to enable all teachers to improve their practice Objective 1.4 Develop the use of the 5 minute lesson plan and 5 minute evaluation within school Objective 1.5 Develop the use of Bloom’s Taxonomy and Solo Taxonomy within school Objective 1.6 Embed an effective model of formative assessment across the school Objective 1.7 Create opportunities for developing the ‘learning culture of the school’ as outlined in the 2020 vision 1 Achievement through readiness, honesty and determination Coupals Primary Academy – School Improvement Plan Termly Action Plan - Summer Term 2015 KEY ISSUE 1 Objective 1.1 To use lesson study to develop specific support strategies to improve achievement in maths Objective 1.2 To ensure appropriate support, challenge and high expectations in teaching across ALL subjects SPECIFIC ACTIONS TIMESCALES Including dates/deadlines KEY PERSONNEL Inc Time/Costs MONITORING Who? How? When? -Peer Review of Pot Kiln Primary School -20.4.15 – Pot Kiln DM/TD (Pot Kiln Head)/CD (SWMAT) Peer Reviews completed and shared with Chris Dale (West Suffolk Maths Collaborative lead c/o Samuel Ward). -Findings of peer review to be shared with staff 27.4.15 DM During staff meeting. NB and counterpart from Pot Kiln NB to have fed back to DM by 30.4.15 -Lesson study teachers from both schools to meet to 29.4.15 discuss the focus and agree an approach to the lesson study cycle. -Lesson study teachers to deliver lessons as planned and evaluated. By May half term (1st session) NB and counterpart from Pot Kiln DM/TD to observe lesson as part of the lesson study cycle. -Key findings from lesson study shared with all staff with a view to implementing strategies in wider use across the school. Summer 2nd half term – date TBC NB NB will share the findings of the lesson study cycle with the staff during a staff meeting. -Learning walks focusing on quality of learning objectives, steps to success and challenge/differentiation in core subjects w.b.20.4.15 DM/NB/MH -Clear developmental feedback to staff on findings. -Follow up learning walks as appropriate based on feedback. -Good practice guide created to share examples of good objectives, steps to success and examples of differentiation (with explanations of what makes them effective) By end of Summer Term ready for September DM/MH/NB -Good practice guide to be shared with DW/AS and JM before sharing with the staff. -Planning ‘lucky dip.’ Staff bring along an activity they are going to teach during the week (not for English and Maths) and swap with another teacher who gives suggestions on how they can differentiate for appropriate challenge. Each week in staff meeting (5 minute slot) All staff DM to collate suggestions and identify particular strengths in differentiation and, where appropriate, implement support for teachers for whom differentiation is an issue. -Teachers to complete an evaluation each week identifying strengths and development points for challenge and differentiation in their teaching. Staff to use the 5 minute lesson evaluation. 17.4.15 24.4.15 1.5.15 8.5.15 15.5.15 All teaching staff DM/MH to analyse the evaluations and support where appropriate based on the findings. w.b.18.5.15 (Follow Up) Ongoing progress 2 Achievement through readiness, honesty and determination Coupals Primary Academy – School Improvement Plan Termly Action Plan - Summer Term 2015 Objective 1.3 Develop CPD to enable all teachers to improve their practice Objective 1.4 Develop the use of the 5 minute -SEND Support plans to be reviewed, implemented and used effectively for SEND learners. By May Half Term -Class teachers to write support plans. -AJ to evaluate and feedback to staff -Findings from audit to be analysed and used to inform future planning by DM. -AG&T Lead to explore practice in other schools for AG&T learners to improve provision at Coupals Academy. -Create an action plan for AG&T learners. By 1.5.15 CG By 19.6.15 CG -CG to feedback findings to DM and to show examples of impact of strategies on AG&T learners. -CG to plan overview of provision and opportunities for AG&T pupils and present to the SLT for implementation in Summer Term. -Learning walks to evaluate the deployment of TAs to support all learners. w.b.4.5.15 DM -DM to feedback to relevant staff. -Follow up learning walks based on feedback. -Teachers to visit other local schools, or internally where appropriate, to see good or outstanding practice. Schedule organised by 1.5.15 Visits between 1.5.15 and the end of the summer term. DM to organise Class Teachers Each teacher will observe with DM/MH to identify outstanding features to create a ‘good practice guide focusing ‘ focused on impact of actions. -Teachers to complete a self evaluation about their teaching/training needs. By 18.5.15 DM to create and analyse Identify common trends in findings and link to CPD opportunities. -Using self-assessment and lesson observation feedback/evidence create a unique development plan for each member of teaching staff. By May Half Term Evidence gathered by end of Summer term ready to deliver in September. DM/MH Teachers to build evidence of impact of actions on development plans through their portfolios. -Create a set agenda for staff meetings to include: 1: 5 minute evaluation, support 2: Swap shop 3:Coupals Pinterest 4:Shared rubrics 5:CPD Feedback 6: Main focus Slot available every week in staff meetings. All teaching staff. -Provide examples of effective 5 minute lesson plans (from across the trust) with annotations highlighting their effectiveness. By 1.5.15 DM to liaise with other heads. Findings to be shared with SLT and governing body. 3 Achievement through readiness, honesty and determination Coupals Primary Academy – School Improvement Plan Termly Action Plan - Summer Term 2015 lesson plan and 5 minute evaluation within school Objective 1.5 Develop the use of Bloom’s Taxonomy and Solo Taxonomy within school Objective 1.6 Embed an effective model of formative assessment across the school -5 minute plan swap shop. In each staff meeting teachers bring along a 5 minute lesson plan to swap with a peer. Advice and suggestions offered on improving the plan where appropriate. Good examples shared within staff meeting. Every week in staff meeting All staff Staff to annotate and share feedback with DM to compile in good practice guide where appropriate. -Staff to complete at least one 5 minute lesson evaluation per week to be shared with staff. Every week All staff Findings from evaluations to be compiled and fed back to staff for use in their own planning and to form part of the ongoing ‘good practice guide.’ -Staff to use the 5 minute lesson plan and evaluation regularly and effectively across the curriculum. By May Half Term. All staff. DM/MH/NB to monitor planning on a weekly basis to ensure planning is effective. Date TBC JM/Teaching Staff (TA meeting to follow – led by MH). Learning walks focusing on use of Bloom’s Taxonomy W.B. 1.6.15 DM Written record to be given and feedback followed up within 2 weeks. Staff to agree resources to support Blooms Taxonomy across the school to be displayed in each class/key stage. By 1.5.15 All teaching staff MH/NB to monitor to ensure resources are visible in class and being used in lessons to support higher order thinking. -PD Day focusing on use of formative assessment (including the use of formative assessment, using rubrics etc) 13.4.15 DM Teachers to use their rubrics to assess pupils’ learning and feedback the effectiveness of the rubrics to DM/MH. Staff meeting with June McNaughton on Blooms Taxonomy. -AfL Staff Meeting – 2 to build upon the PD Day DM/All teaching staff 11.5.15 Scrutiny of rubrics created during PD day and their effectiveness in supporting assessment. w.b.20.4.15/27.4.15 DM/MH/NB DM to compile analyses and compile a list of ‘dos and don’ts’ around creating rubrics. Agreed approach to assessment without levels shared with the staff By May Half Term All teaching staff Staff to agree choice based on the options, e.g. Quigley, information to be shared with them. 4 Achievement through readiness, honesty and determination Coupals Primary Academy – School Improvement Plan Termly Action Plan - Summer Term 2015 Objective 1.7 Create opportunities for developing the ‘learning culture of the school’ as outlined in the 2020 vision Staff to implement IPC AfL rubrics in foundation subjects (following staff meeting) W.B.1.6.15 All teaching staff/DM (follow up in TA meeting – MH) -Following on from philosophy assemblies introduce philosophy in ‘fast philosophy’ sessions in place of class assembly on Thursday mornings. W.B. 22.5.15 All teaching staff Pupil perception interviews and drop in to philosophy sessions to hear pupils responses and evaluate the impact on their questioning and thinking skills. Develop a series of lessons promoting growth mindset in pupils By May Half Term CG Resources to be created and shared with DM before being used by KS2 staff (initially) after half term. Deliver a series of lessons on Growth Mindset across KS2 Summer 2nd Half Term All teaching staff DM and CG to monitor the impact of the lessons to see if any adaptations are needed. Develop, based on the introduction of KS2 units, a Growth Mindset unit for KS1 pupils ready to deliver in September. By the end of Summer Term. CG/DM DM to evaluate resources before the end of term to ensure they are ready to share with staff for introduction in September. Introduce the ‘Chimp Paradox’ through a series of assemblies linking it to positive mindset. Tuesday assemblies (2.6.15, 14.6.15 and 28.6.15) DM Pupil perception interviews to discuss with pupils what they think of and understand about the area and the impact it could have on their learning. Develop and introduce 2 activities to build upon assemblies to develop children’s understanding of ‘controlling the chimp’ and the positive impact on their learning. During 2nd Summer half term to develop further in the Autumn Term. DM 5 Achievement through readiness, honesty and determination Coupals Primary Academy – School Improvement Plan Termly Action Plan - Summer Term 2015 Ofsted Key Issue 2 Raise the achievement of pupils in reading, writing and maths across Key Stage 1 and 2 Success Criteria By July 2015 ►Observations show that teachers plan activities to meet the full range of learning needs in their class. ►Work scrutiny show clear differentiation and challenge for all groups in all subjects. ►Work scrutiny shows progression across a key stage and across key stages – in line with national age expectations and changes to the new National Curriculum Evaluation ►During meetings SLT focus on data and using it to inform strategic planning for school improvement. ►Half termly data analysis of all children/groups ►Half termly report to the ‘Achievement of pupils committee’ of the governing body. ►Half termly review of impact of pupil premium funding ►Half termly review of impact of intervention groups ►Progress data is good in all year groups (in line to achieve 6APS+ KS1 4APS KS2) ►Moderation shows that Teacher Assessment is accurate. ►Interventions implemented have seen an impact on the achievement of pupils across the school. ►Use of pupil premium funding shows an impact on the achievement of pupils in receipt of the funding ►There is evidence of increased accelerated progress across the school. Objective 2.1 Develop challenging pupil targets to drive improved pupil progress Objective 2.2 Embed pre and post teaching to ‘close the gap’ in attainment and lead accelerated progress Objective 2.3 To ensure high standards in all teaching and quality of pupils’ work (through use of the non-negotiable expectations) Objective 2.4 Create a robust pupil premium action plan for each year group including clear, measurable targets to drive improvement Objective 2.5 Embed reciprocal reading across the school Objective 2.6 Create a clear overview of Year 5 pupil performance in order to target support in Summer 2nd half term to improve achievement (focused on 2015-16) 6 Achievement through readiness, honesty and determination Coupals Primary Academy – School Improvement Plan Termly Action Plan - Summer Term 2015 KEY ISSUE 2 Objective 2.1 Develop challenging pupil targets to drive improved pupil progress Objective 2.2 Embed pre and post teaching to ‘close the gap’ in attainment and lead accelerated progress SPECIFIC ACTIONS TIMESCALES Including dates/deadlines KEY PERSONNEL Inc Time/Costs -Create ‘maths ladders’ to set effective targets -By 8.5.15 which move on pupils’ learning (created in year groups for new curriculum as opposed to NC levels). NB -Introduce, through a staff meeting slot, maths - 13.5.15 ladders to staff to explain the purpose and expected impact of them. -All staff to use ‘maths ladders’ to set targets which move on pupils’ learning. As soon as available NB -Introduce, through a staff meeting slot, reading ladders to staff to explain the purpose and expected impact of them. -22.6.15 MH -All staff to use ‘reading ladders’ to set targets which move on pupils’ learning. As soon as available MH/Literacy Governor -Identify key staff to deliver Pre and Post Teaching across the school. By 17.4.15 DM -Deliver pre and post teaching training for identified staff -Allow all staff to see existing practice of pre and post teaching (after training) -Learning walks to monitor effectiveness of pre and post teaching NB/Maths Governor MONITORING Who? How? When? On-going record of IMPACT -Maths ladders to be evaluated to ensure full coverage of the new curriculum – NB/DM -Book scrutinies to check monitor efficiency of target setting in maths – NB. -Book scrutinies to check monitor efficiency of target setting in Literacy - MH. MH/GM By 24.4.15 w.b.4.5.15 Relevant TAs w.b..8.6.15 MH/NB DM to speak with staff to discuss any issues or questions which are unclear before beginning to deliver pre and post teaching. Developmental feedback to be given to support further development of pre and post teaching. 7 Achievement through readiness, honesty and determination Coupals Primary Academy – School Improvement Plan Termly Action Plan - Summer Term 2015 Objective 2.3 To ensure high standards in all teaching and quality of pupils’ work (through use of the nonnegotiable expectations) Objective 2.4 Create a robust pupil premium action plan for each year group including clear, measurable targets to drive improvement -Ensure planning identifies provision for all learners (including EAL, LA/AGT and SEND) and adapt 5 minute lesson plan to ensure it is practical 20.4.15 4.5.15 18.5.15 DM/MH/NB Planning scrutiny every fortnight -Ensure work in books is reflective of the expectations in the non-negotiable expectations. 1.5.15 22.5.15 DM/NB/MH Book scrutiny against the nonnegotiable expectations. -Learning walks to focus on provision for EAL, LA/AGT and SEND groups) w.b.18.5.15 w.b.1.6.15 w.b.8.6.15 DM -Learning walks to evaluate the deployment of w.b. 11.5.15 TAs to support all learners. DM -DM to feedback to relevant staff. -Follow up learning walks based on feedback. -Identify clear trends in pupil premium performance based on Spring term data. -Set targets for the end of the year in response to the Spring Term Data w.b.13.4.15 DM -Findings to be shared with class teachers in pupil progress meetings and used in target setting. -Through discussion with class teachers identify necessary support to be implemented through pupil premium funding. w.b.13.4.15/20.4.15 DM/Class Teachers -Implement agreed support for Pupil Premium learners. w.b.13.4.15/20.4.15 DM/MH -Evaluate impact of support and adapt needs as appropriate. w.b.18.5.15 DM/MH/AJ w.b.6.7.15 DM/MH/AJ -Staff meeting on reciprocal reading -Share example plans with staff to support planning of reciprocal reading sessions. 8.6.15 8.6.15 MH/Teaching staff -Staff to see reciprocal reading sessions taking place w.b.13.6.15 MH/DM (to cover class teachers) -Evaluate impact of support and carry forward in to action plan for September 2015 Objective 2.5 Embed reciprocal reading across the school Evaluation to be shared with class teacher, PP teacher, SLT. Follow up learning walks 8 Achievement through readiness, honesty and determination Coupals Primary Academy – School Improvement Plan Termly Action Plan - Summer Term 2015 Objective 2.6 Create a clear overview of Year 5 pupil performance in order to target support in Summer 2nd half term to improve achievement (focused on 2015-16) -Planning scrutiny focusing on reciprocal reading sessions 20.6.15 MH/DM Staff to receive feedback about planning to implement before delivering reciprocal reading sessions the following week. -Reciprocal Reading drop in observations (following on from peer observations) w.b.27.6.15 MH/DM Feedback to be shared with teachers individually. Good practice to be shared with all teaching staff. -Analyse Year 5 data looking at current attainment and progress since KS2. w.b.1.6.15 DM/DW -Investigate measures of progress for Year 5 (KS1-KS2) next year without levels. By May Half Term DM Feedback to staff and other primaries within the trust when information is clear. w.b.1.6.15 DM/DW w.b.15.6.15 DM Moderate books and work to ensure all judgements are completely accurate (of those pupils causing concern). Plan to be shared with the Year 6 teachers for next year to ensure that resources are in place ready for September. -Identify key groups and areas of concern. -Develop action plan outlining support and strategies for accelerating progress in year 6. 9 Achievement through readiness, honesty and determination Coupals Primary Academy – School Improvement Plan Termly Action Plan - Summer Term 2015 Ofsted Key Issue 3 Improve the leadership and management of the school Success Criteria By July 2015 ►Monitoring ensures accurate judgements of the typicality of quality of teaching and impact on learning over time ►Analysis of triangulated evidence accurately identifies training needs and improves the quality of teaching and learning and are rigorously followed-up as a result of which improvement is secured ►Data analysis and pupil progress meetings accurately identify pupils at risk of underachieving, learning needs and actions to be taken to accelerate progress ►End of term / year pupil achievement targets met and school narrows gap with national comparisons ►All year groups make good progress and this leads to greater % reaching age related expectations or above ►Core subject leaders and phase leaders can give an accurate account of standards of teaching and learning in their area of responsibility and can identify strengths and areas to improve ►Governors ask challenging questions and hold school leaders to account and are able to report on the progress the school is making towards the key issues ►The performance management process is clear and effective, raises standards and accelerates progress and leads to greater accountability (improved % of good quality teaching, improved % of pupils working at age related expectation and improved % of pupils making expected and accelerated progress) Evaluation ►Weekly SLT meetings Objective 3.1 To develop and strengthen the impact of CPD across the school Objective 3.2 Use data more effectively across the whole school to inform whole school action planning Objective 3.3 Improve attendance to make it significantly above national expectations Objective 3.4 Improve pupils’ knowledge of E-safety and ways to keep themselves safe Objective 3.5 Monitor PE Premium to ensure it is used effectively Objective 3.6 Develop communication further with parents (include coffee mornings) 10 Achievement through readiness, honesty and determination Coupals Primary Academy – School Improvement Plan Termly Action Plan - Summer Term 2015 KEY ISSUE 3 SPECIFIC ACTIONS Objective 3.1 -Create a CPD display showing the professional development that has been received. This to include resources created for staff as outlined below. W.B.27.4.15 Organise relevant CPD based on the updated training plan. Ongoing – as training is available. DM to book training. Staff to identify any training which they feel meets their needs. -Staff to create resources (e.g. handouts) about CPD they have received to support sharing of knowledge and pedagogy (included as a nonnegotiable in version 5). As appropriate following receipt of CPD DM to monitor resources before sharing with staff. Create a model of ‘peer observation’ to develop the quality of teaching for all teaching staff (referencing Research by Cosh). Focus on reciprocal reading. Model created, observation pairs agreed and shared with teaching staff by May Half Term. Peer observations to take place during 2nd Summer Half Term. DM/MH/JM? To develop and strengthen the impact of CPD across the school Objective 3.2 Use data more -Governors to use RAISE findings to identify effectively enquiry trails as a basis for governor visits. across the whole school to inform whole school action planning -Link SEND data trends to findings of the SEND audit to support action planning to improve SEND provision. TIMESCALES Including dates/deadlines KEY PERSONNEL Inc Time/Costs All teaching staff -Throughout summer term. DM/Governing Body MONITORING Who? How? When? On-going record of IMPACT Training to be evaluated by staff and learning walks/evidence provided to show the impact training has had. Staff to feedback on the peer observation and highlight good practice. Good practice to be shared with the staff to be more widely adopted. -Governors to challenge re: trends in data and to feedback to the FGB about the action being taken about the trends. -DW to support governors with this. -By 16.5.15 -AJ/DM -Staff use of data training (using data for gap analysis to improve teaching). -16.5.15 DM Implement assessing without levels on Pupil Asset. Ongoing – Summer Term. All teaching staff Judgements to be moderated with evidence in future staff meetings. 11 Achievement through readiness, honesty and determination Coupals Primary Academy – School Improvement Plan Termly Action Plan - Summer Term 2015 Objective 3.3 Improve attendance to make it significantly above national expectations Share with parents the importance of good attendance and punctuality through revised attendance and punctuality policy. Create and implement an incentive scheme building upon the class attendance award to improve attendance. By 29.4.15 DM/CoG -Throughout Spring term. DM/Governing Body Discuss with pupils potential incentives for improving attendance through pupil interviews. Objective 3.4 Improve pupils’ knowledge of E-safety and ways to keep themselves safe Objective 3.5 Monitor PE Premium to ensure it is used effectively Work with EWO to implement strategies to tackle persistent absence and lateness. Date TBC with EWO. - DM/EWO/PM -Every class to receive a specific E-safety ICT lesson. By May Half Term ICT Lead -E-safety meeting to be held for parents to follow up on the issues taught to pupils during the esafety lessons. Date TBC (During 2nd Summer Half Term) ICT Lead All families to receive Vodafone’s ‘Digital Parenting’ magazine each issue. As each issue is released. DM/Admin staff Continue to share useful resources with pupils which aid the development of their knowledge of e-safety. Ongoing as resources are found. All teaching staff. Lead Teacher for PE Premium to create an action plan (building upon the current spending plan) By the end of 1st Summer Half Term CG/DW Drop in observations for class teacher led PE lessons (to identify key strengths and development points for future training). W.B. 8.6.15 CG/DM -Governors to challenge re: trends in data and to feedback to the FGB about the action being taken about the trends. -DW to support governors with this. Pupil Perceptions to identify how pupils’ e-safety has improved as a result of the lessons. Ask parents for feedback regarding the E-safety meeting and for ways that it can be improved or adapted in future. The findings in these learning walks to be used to inform the CPD plan supported by PE Premium. 12 Achievement through readiness, honesty and determination Coupals Primary Academy – School Improvement Plan Termly Action Plan - Summer Term 2015 Objective 3.6 Develop communication further with parents Devise a timetable of CPD for staff to improve the delivery of PE taught by class teachers. For implementation in Autumn Term. CG Follow up learning walks to measure the impact of CPD. As appropriate CPD has been received. CG/DM Introduce new sporting activities as new equipment arrives (disc golf, ultimate Frisbee and indoor curling) Training to be delivered to staff in staff meetings. DM/CG Taster sessions to be organised when CPD has been organised for teachers. All teaching staff Introduce parent coffee mornings (twice per half term) in which parents can come in to talk informally with the Head and discuss issues, concerns or raise questions about things happening in school or education Seek parents views on the best way to communicate with them, e.g. through text, email or letter via a survey monkey survey. Parent surgery sessions to be organised and run to support parents’ understanding of information, e.g. curriculum changes, calculation strategies etc. Pupil perceptions to follow up pupils’ thinking about the activities and how to develop their provision in future. 24.4.15 23.5.15 20.6.15 11.7.15 Survey to go live by May Half Term Deadline for completion – 5.6.15 Analysis completed by 19.6.15 Teacher (TBC)/Govs Paper questionnaire exploring type of events parents would like to see take place – out by 1.5.15 Session foci to be agreed by staff through liaison with parents by 8.5.15. 2 sessions to be run during Summer 2nd Half Term (dates TBC) DM Findings from the survey to be used to improve the methods of communication with parents for implementation in September. DM/Teaching Staff DM 13