Schools are required to carry out regular reviews of their work in relation to the document “How Good Is Our School” and other audit tools. This enables us to recognise good practise and identify areas for development and improvement in order to maintain high standards of service. Staff, pupils and parents are consulted regarding policies and practices.
Each year staff review the Improvement Plan in detail and set future priorities. From this review, we produce a School Improvement Report. The School Improvement Report is shared with parents annually and hard copies are available on request. The document details our successes over the year and sets the agenda for our improvement targets over the coming year.
Our Improvement Plan – Summary
Improvement Priority 1
To strengthen partnerships through the Empowering Cluster Model – focusing on the delivery of quality teaching and learning across the cluster. Developing our Digital pathway and working towards the Digital Schools Award in all the associated primary schools.
Improvement Priority 2
Building Back Better Literacy and Numeracy – assessment of children’s learning and developing programmes of work to address their needs. Support for Learning programme to be developed by the Principal Teacher where possible. New approach to phonics and spelling being tested.
Improvement Priority 3
Building Back Better Health and Wellbeing – continue to embed our Emotion Works programme for all learners. Develop knowledge of Rights of the Child. Continue to apply the staged intervention approach to supporting pupils and identify which interventions to implement to benefit pupils.
Improvement Priority 4
Building Better Quality Nursery Experiences for All – focus on the nursery environment and creating safe, stimulating and challenging areas for children. Development of play pedagogies such as block play and real tools play. Continue to develop our Transition programme from nursery to P1.
