School Development Plan
Making Our School Better
Every successful school is built on a cycle of reflection and improvement. The Self-Evaluation Form (SEF) allows schools to take an honest look at their strengths and areas for development, using evidence to celebrate success and identify what can be done even better.
The School Improvement Plan (SIP) takes that reflection and turns it into action. It sets out clear priorities, measurable goals, and practical steps to ensure every pupil thrives.
Together, the SEF and SIP ensure that improvement is not left to chance—they help schools stay focused, accountable, and continuously growing, so that every learner has the best possible experience and outcomes.
Please see below our 3 key priority areas for 2025-26.
Priority 1: Quality of Education
Our curriculum intent and implementation are embedded securely and consistently across the school
- Embed a curriculum for learning outside the classroom including forest school skills
- Use technology across a range of subjects to enhance learning including the use of digital portfolios
- Ensure there is effective pupil progress meetings and interventions in place so all pupils, especially those with SEN, make at least expected progress.
- Ensure planning, resources and the environment allow SEN and disadvantaged pupils to work alongside their peers
- Implement an oracy framework based on Voice 21, including progression of speaking and listening skills and classroom talk strategies
- Apply for curriculum awards to showcase our broad and balanced curriculum
- Ensure there is challenge for all across the curriculum
Priority 2: Behaviours and Attitudes
Pupils behave consistently well, demonstrating high levels of self-control and consistently positive attitudes to their education.
- Embed the school’s new vision and values
- Embed a whole school approach to improving relations and emotional safety using "when the adults change" approach
- Continue to prioritise attendance – using house attendance to engage pupils
- Promote a growth mindset, ensuring that all teachers integrate mindset development strategies
- Embed positive praise, postcards and monthly hot chocolate Fridays
Priority 3: Personal Development
Consistently promote the extensive personal development of pupils. Go beyond the expected, so that pupils have access to a wide, rich set of experiences to support whole child development and well-being.
- Further develop ambassador and leadership roles in a range of subject areas
- Continue to provide additional extra-curricular activities
- Continue to create opportunities for pupils to showcase their talents
- Embed practises to protect pupil well being and mental health
- Implement well-being warriors
- Implement a 5minute afternoon brain break