Overarching aims 

Quality of Education 

1. (Adaptive teaching) Embed adaptive teaching techniques so that all children  have improved outcomes 

2. (Writing) To raise standards in writing across the school 

3. (Reading) To improve reading outcomes through fluency development 

4. (SEND) Ensure staff understand and implement the graduated approach to supporting children with SEND, starting with the universal offer 

5. (Curriculum) Ensure mixed-year planning and teaching is effective  

Behaviour and Attitudes 

1. (Nurture Project) Embed a wider nurture approach across the school in conjunction with applying for the Nurture UK Award.  

2. (Outdoor Provision) To enhance the outdoor provision for the whole school to support children’s mental and physical health 

Personal development 

1. (Wider enrichment) To implement a core offer of enrichment activities that develops cultural capital 

2. (SMSC) To develop a link between Nurture, PSHE and SMSC as part of the Watchfield Way 

3. (Citizenship) To develop a Watchfield Citizenship programme that encourages children to be agents of change  

Leadership and Management 

1. (Governance) For all governors to take an active role to challenge and support the school 

2. (ELT) Embedding the extended leadership structure that leads to empowering strength in all staff 

3. (Community Development) To raise the profile of the school in the local community 

Effectiveness of the Early Years  

1. (Early Intervention) Staff are highly skilled at identifying needs in the early years and implementing appropriate intervention that leads to improved GLD outcomes 

2. (Links between Pre-School and Reception) To implement a consistent approach to the environment and provision 

3. (Language Development) Staff provide a high-quality provision that supports and develops early language acquisition