Core Priorities
1) What: To precisely embed the new Compass curriculum initiatives across the whole school through distributed leadership.
Why: The new curriculum initiatives ensure that ambitious intent is implemented effectively to ensure pupils receive the best possible experiences and the vast majority of children are on track.
2) What: To continue to precisely embed the EYFS curriculum.
Why: The new curriculum initiatives ensure that gaps do not appear and the vast majority of children are on track.
3) What: To embed the new phonics programme in EYFS & KS1. Continue to ensure high quality reading lead to writing outcomes through text-led approach, the explicit teaching of SPAG and oracy.
Why: Gaps close and children make expected or better progress in reading and writing.
4) What: To precisely embed the Compass approach to writing across the whole schools.
Why: Writing is a fundamental skill that not only facilitates effective communication but also supports cognitive development, academic achievement, career readiness, and personal growth.
5) What: To ensure all pupils are highly motivated to attend school and display the highest expectations for their behaviour.
Why: Pupils deserve to experience a safe, calm, orderly, positive environment, where they feel worthy of and in receipt of care, enabling motivation, independence and success in achievement.