ANNALONG PRIMARY SCHOOL
School Development Year Planner
Term 1
Curriculum,
Teaching &
Learning
Staff development
Literacy. Book banding implemented in
Primary 3. Teacher & Literacy
coordinator.
Literacy. Reading Partnership. Ex.
Schools.
 SELB training. Coordinator (2
days), CAs (3 days), September
2011
 10 week reading partnership
programme
IT. Staff training in operation of new
school website, annalongps.com.
Coordinator, IEB Software & teaching
staff.
Extended School programme of
activities. Consultation, action planning
& implementation.
 Reading Partnership training,
coordinator & classroom
assistants. Speech Therapist,
teachers & parent/guardian
consultation
 Speech & Language support
programme of support resumes.
Eco-school Action Team. Programme
of activities. Appoint new committee and
invite new members. Devise and
implement action plans for 2011-12
school year.
Assessing the Cross-Curricular
Skills/Levels of Progression. Whole
Staff training in, “Assessing the CrossCurricular Skills.”
Implement new assessment
arrangements to include use of
Assessment Manager tool. Senior
management & teaching Staff analysis of
Year. 2011 - 2012
Term 2
Term 3
Areas of Learning. WAU. Implement
planners & review. Prepare whole
school topic overview. Coordinator &
staff.
Literacy/Numeracy. “Count, Read,
Succeed,” DENI. Initial appraisal of
recommendations as part of Whole
School Development review, 2012-15.
SMT, Coordinators and teaching staff.
IT. Ancillary staff/Friends’ Group training
in operation of new school website,
annalongps.com. Coordinator to
organise.
Extended School programme of
activities. Continue to monitor
programmes (NIESIS) re impact and
uptake amongst user groups. Principal &
coordinators/specialists.
Speech & Language support continues
2hrs p.w.
Eco-school Action Team. Programme
of activities.
Areas of Learning. WAU. Implement
planners & review. Devise & agree new
WAU Policy. Coordinator & teaching staff.
Policy Reviews. Review Policies in light of
ESAGS & “Count, Read, Succeed,”
recommendations.
 Literacy/Communication
 Using Mathematics
 Assessment & marking
Also review policies to include
 Pastoral Care/Child Protection to
include adoption of anti-bullying
policy following principal training
 Salaries
Coordinators, SMT, staff & Governors.
Extended School programme of
activities. Complete annual report
(NIESIS). Consult user groups
(questionnaire). Prepare action plans for
consideration and implementation.
Eco-school Action Team. Programme of
activities.
Assessing the Cross-Curricular
Skills/Levels of Progression. Followup to issues raised as a result of training
in, “Assessing the Cross-Curricular
Skills.” Principal, coordinator & staff.
Revised Assessment Policy. Devise
policy in consultation with staff &
governors.
Assessing the Cross-Curricular
Skills/Levels of Progression. Complete
Levels of Progression exercise in
preparation for “Assessing the CrossCurricular Skills.” Principal, coordinator &
staff.
EPD of year 2 staff. Teacher/tutor to
oversee continuing professional
Management
Issues
InCAS & PIE/PIM assessment outcomes
to inform planning & curriculum delivery.
EPD of year 2 staff. Teacher/tutor to
oversee continuing professional
development of year 2 teacher. Liaise
with principal.
PRSD. Staff Development programme for
teaching staff.
UPS/Threshold. Progression through
Upper Pay Scale. Use of PRSD
Objectives (3).
Child Protection. Deliver training to all
staff.
Allergy awareness. Training (H & SS)
Newry TC, principal, v. principal &
Nursery. Review Care Plans.
Principal to retrain all staff in use of junior
epipens.
LMS. Review staffing levels & running
costs.
Revised School Day. Implement
changes to school day as discussed &
agreed with Governors.
Literacy & Numeracy Target setting.
Coordinators & principal.
PRSD. Principal & staff.
Leading Learning programme.
Principal attendance.
Governor Training Opportunities.
Governors to avail of training
opportunities with support from SELB.
SEN. Meet with Educational
Psychologist. EP & statement reviews
Child protection. Designated officer
training.
Extended Schools. Consult re activities.
Devise Action Plans & implement
approved Plans.
Extended Schools Cluster. See below.
EPD of year 2 staff. Teacher/tutor to
oversee continuing professional
development of year 2 teacher. Liaise
with principal.
First Aid @ Work. Training Programme.
Renewal of certificate (Nursery).
development of year 2 teacher. Liaise with
principal.
UPS/Threshold. Progression through
Upper Pay Scale. Use of PRSD Objectives
(3). PRSD annual review for all teaching
staff.
Whole-School Development Plan 2012
-2015. Preparation of 3-year Whole
School Development Plan 2012 – 15 in
consultation with staff, governors, pupils
& parents. Consult with the above in
context of “Every School A Good
School,” & revised “Together Towards
Improvement,” documents.
Leading Learning programme.
Principal attendance.
Governor Training Opportunities.
Governors to avail of training
opportunities with support from SELB.
Whole-School Development Plan 2012 2015. Preparation of 3-year Whole School
Development Plan 2012 – 15 in
consultation with staff, governors, pupils &
parents. Revise in context of “Every
School A Good School,” & revised
“Together Towards Improvement,”
documents. Analyse responses, record
outcomes of consultation process and
incorporate within 3-year Whole School
Development Plan. Principal, SMT,
Governors pupils and parents/guardians.
Appointment of assistant teacher.
Confirm appointment & conditions of
employment. Principal in consultation with
Governors & SELB LMS.
Review Financial Procedures. Principal &
admin.’ in consultation with SELB Internal
Audit & LMS.
Caretaking/cleaning. Confirm
caretaking/cleaning requirements in light of
extension. Additional floor area will require
extra resourcing. Principal & caretaker in
consultation with SELB.
Community links
Accommodation &
Resources
Friends Group programme of activities.
Programme of activities agreed in
consultation with governors.
Extended Schools Primary school
cluster. Consultation & action plans
completed. Programme of speech &
language therapy. P7 Cluster Music
project “Adopt a Musician,” Ulster
Orchestra.
Musical Performance. TBC.
Sharing Education Programme.
Primary school cluster supported by
Shimna College.
Friends Group programme of
activities. Programme of activities
agreed in consultation with governors.
Musical Performance. Schedule
auditions/readings. Rehearsal
programme implemented. Arrangement
re props & scenery confirmed. Music &
Literacy coordinators to coordinate.
Sharing Education Programme.
Primary school cluster supported by
Shimna College.
Friends Group programme of activities.
Programme of activities agreed in
consultation with governors.
Musical Performance. Final rehearsals
completed. Music & Literacy coordinators
to coordinate. Publicity & ticketing
coordinated by administration. Support
from Friends’ Group organised.
Sharing Education Programme.
Primary school cluster supported by
Shimna College.
Minor Works project. Liaise with SELB
re minor works proposals in preparation
for Easter 2012 start date.
Introduce new school uniform. Royal
blue & charcoal grey.
Introduce PE kit consisting of white polo
t-shirt, navy jogging bottoms and optional
hoody.
Dining hall tables/benches. Introduce
new folding tables and seating to dining
hall. Principal & meals kitchen.
Purchase signs emphasising child
protection. Display in prominent
locations, both buildings. Child protection
officers.
Furnishings. Replace desks & chairs as
necessary, KS1.
Minor Works project. Confirm
construction of extension to main
building and cooperate with SELB
Planning/Architects in respect of
timetable for construction and any
special arrangements.
Audit resource provision. Carry out
audit with all staff regarding resource
needs throughout school. Principal &
Governors.
Nursery outdoor play area. Canopy
provided for outdoor play.
Minor works project. Construction of
extension to include 2 classrooms,
resource areas/storage and office
accommodation. Principal & Governors in
consultation with SELB Planning &
construction company.
Resourcing. Confirm resourcing needs for
extension & associated costs. Build into
budget for 2013-14.