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Priorities

SCHOOL PRIORITIES 2022/23

QUALITY OF EDUCATION

To raise the end of key stage writing attainment in line with maths and reading attainment.

  • AFL – Use of a range of AFL strategies to ensure that lessons are adapted based on the needs of the children
  • Challenge - Lessons pitched with high expectations for all learners, through use of scaffolding, modelling and questioning, with extension opportunities to allow all children to be stretched and challenged.
  • SENDAccurately track and monitor progress of SEND children working significantly below ARE

To embed the new Phonics scheme across EYFS and KS1

  • Teaching of early reading and phonicsTo deliver a systematic approach to reading which is monitored for quality and consistency across the key stages

BEHAVIOUR AND ATTITUDES

  • Positive attitudes to learning – To develop a ‘mistakes culture’ in the school where children are resilient and see mistakes as a part of the learning journey

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Equality and DiversityTo develop an inclusive environment that celebrates what we have in common and promotes respect for the differences between us
  • Sustainability - To implement sustainable practices in school in order to develop children’s understanding of how our actions have an impact on the wider world.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

To ensure that all staff’s needs are met regarding personal development and well-being

  • Developing Staff To establish a holistic approach to ensure all staff have the opportunity to develop their practice in order to support children's learning and pursue their own professional interests
  • Developing staff - To ensure that all staff feel appreciated and respected and that their contributions are valued as part of the wider school community
  • Developing governorsDeveloping role of link governors & how they work with the school to support TLR holders.

 

SUSTAINING OUTSTANDING PRACTICE

We have taken great strides in implementing previous priorities. We still consider them to be important. TLR holders will continue to drive and embed this outstanding practice at Ambler.

  • Behaviours and attitudes - emotional regulation through the implementation of zones of regulations and classroom calm corners
  • Quality of education - Let’s Think English (cognitive acceleration strategies in reading lessons), Oracy across the curriculum
  • Equality & Diversity – continuing the work on E&D to be embedded in the curriculum to ensure the Ambler curriculum reflects the community we serve
  • Staff well-being – Continuing to embed approaches to support the well-being of staff considering the anxieties and pressures they may face
  • Learning beyond the curriculum – providing children with opportunities and experiences to inspire their interests and talents
  • Physical and emotional well-being – Develop children’s understanding of how to keep physically healthy, eating healthily and maintaining an active lifestyle

 

CHILDREN'S CENTRE PRIORITIES 2022/23

QUALITY OF EDUCATION

To raise the end of key stage writing attainment in line with maths and reading attainment.

  • AFL – Use of a range of AFL strategies to ensure that lessons are adapted based on the needs of the children
  • Challenge - Lessons pitched with high expectations for all learners, through use of scaffolding, modelling and questioning, with extension opportunities to allow all children to be stretched and challenged.
  • SENDAccurately track and monitor progress of SEND children working significantly below ARE

To embed the new Phonics scheme across EYFS and KS1

  • Teaching of early reading and phonicsTo deliver a systematic approach to reading which is monitored for quality and consistency across the key stages

BEHAVIOUR AND ATTITUDES

  • Positive attitudes to learning – To develop a ‘mistakes culture’ in the school where children are resilient and see mistakes as a part of the learning journey

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Equality and DiversityTo develop an inclusive environment that celebrates what we have in common and promotes respect for the differences between us
  • Sustainability - To implement sustainable practices in school in order to develop children’s understanding of how our actions have an impact on the wider world.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

To ensure that all staff’s needs are met regarding personal development and well-being

  • Developing Staff To establish a holistic approach to ensure all staff have the opportunity to develop their practice in order to support children's learning and pursue their own professional interests
  • Developing staff - To ensure that all staff feel appreciated and respected and that their contributions are valued as part of the wider school community
  • Developing governorsDeveloping role of link governors & how they work with the school to support TLR holders.