Attainment: Maintained focus on writing, aiming for 60% on track and 25% exceeding expectations. Introduced Nessy for reading and Big Maths for numeracy.

Meta Skills: Strategic plan for play-based learning and STEM, including dedicated rooms and policies. Emphasis on creativity and employability.

Partnerships: Strengthened collaboration with parents, businesses, and community groups. Created agreements with business partners and increased parental involvement in school improvement.

Equity: Detailed Pupil Equity Funding plan targeting attendance, engagement, literacy, numeracy, and wellbeing through PSAs, PSWs, and wellbeing coaches.

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Attainment: Continued raising attainment in literacy and numeracy. Targeted improvements in reading and writing for P2–P4. Increased pupil voice and leadership opportunities.

Curriculum Development: Reviewed writing, grammar, numeracy assessments, and HWB progression. Introduced technology for gathering pupil voice and refreshed topic planners.

Play & STEM: Audited resources and approaches for play-based learning and STEM. Began creating dedicated zones and policies for these areas.

Inclusion: Rolled out the CIRCLE framework to improve inclusive practices and staff confidence in supporting learners.

Partnerships: Expanded community engagement and parental involvement. Continued development of PFCCF wellbeing programme and wider achievement opportunities.

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Attainment: Focused on improving writing and maintaining progress in maths. Introduced termly grammar assessments and consistent expectations for writing across stages. Increased use of targeted support and moderation.

Learning & Teaching: Developed a shared Learning, Teaching & Assessment (LTA) statement. Embedded Feedback Friday and colourful semantics to improve writing.

Partnerships: Re-established community links post-COVID. Increased parental engagement through events like Buchanhaven Brunch and Stay & Play. Expanded after-school clubs and pupil leadership opportunities.

Wellbeing & Inclusion: Strengthened nurture and wellbeing supports (PFCCF, PSWs). Embedded SHANARRI indicators and emotion coaching.

Curriculum: Enhanced outdoor learning and introduced focus weeks for French, Science, Eco, and Diversity.

Read our SQUIP for 2023/2024.