We are pleased to report that we have had a successful year and achieved a number of the objectives that we set at the beginning of the last school year.
Staffing
1. To improve the overall average standard of teaching in the school through the allocation of appropriate financial resourcing in providing a structured training matrix for the staff.
Conclusion: The overall standard of teaching was improved but our Ofsted report clearly highlighted this as an area that requires further ‘work’.
2. Through the process of consultation with all parties to review the role of the Teaching Assistants in how they can best assist in the delivery of the National Curriculum to our pupils.
Conclusion: Progress was made with the introduction of TA appraisals, but this objective was not fully achieved as we have not yet formally reviewed the roles of TAs at the school. Further work is needed and a TA policy will be introduced in September 2011.
Curriculum
In Literacy and Mathematics, to collate and review all sanitised assessment data from each Year group and to ensure that the pupils are meeting or exceeding targets in these subjects in line with the National Curriculum.
Conclusion: Significant improvements were made in the quality of assessment data received. The curriculum committee now needs to ensure that this information continues to be received and is acted upon by the school (where necessary). Majority of objective completed.
PR and Admissions
Through discussion and consultation, to review how all stakeholders within the school can communicate effectively and appropriately with each other including maximising use of Information Technology.
Conclusion: There has been significant improvement in aspects of communication within the school and this looks set to continue with initiatives such as a new website, additional noticeboards in the foyer and regular newsletters. In hindsight, this objective was too broad to be achieved but some good progress was made. Partially completed.
Finance
1. Subject to our capital funding allocation in 2011, to specify, tender and finance the Early Years Foundation Stage canopy in 2011.
Conclusion: Completed
2. To investigate the costs and benefits of introducing a cashless payment system to the school.
Conclusion: To be completed as part of new website in 2011/2012.
Catering
To maintain the average number of pupils having school meals in excess of 80 per day.
Conclusion: Completed.
