SDP Targets

RATIONALE: Developing leaders at all levels within the school is crucial for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and shared responsibility. By empowering staff members to take on leadership roles, we can ensure that decision-making is more inclusive and reflective of the diverse perspectives within our school community. This approach not only enhances the professional growth of our staff but also leads to more effective and innovative teaching practices.

Focusing on strong evaluation and its impact on learners is essential for maintaining high educational standards. Regular and rigorous evaluation helps identify areas of strength and areas needing improvement, allowing us to tailor our strategies to better meet the needs of our students. By prioritizing the impact on learners, we ensure that our efforts are always aligned with our primary goal: to provide the best possible education for our students.

RATIONALE: A concept-based curriculum is designed to help students understand and retain knowledge by focusing on overarching concepts rather than isolated facts. This approach encourages deeper learning and critical thinking, which are essential skills for students in today's rapidly changing world. By continuing to develop and embed a purposeful concept-based curriculum, we ensure that our teaching methods are aligned with best practices in education and are responsive to the needs of our learners.

Securing progression for all learners is a fundamental goal of our school. A well-constructed concept-based curriculum provides a clear framework for progression, ensuring that students build on their knowledge and skills in a coherent and structured manner. This approach helps to identify and address gaps in learning, providing targeted support where needed and ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Meeting the needs of all learners is at the heart of our educational mission. A concept-based curriculum allows for greater differentiation and personalization, enabling us to cater to the diverse needs and abilities of our students. By embedding this approach, we can create an inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and supported.

RATIONALE: Phonics is a fundamental component of early literacy development, and introducing a new phonics learning structure can significantly enhance students' reading and writing skills. By embedding a systematic and structured approach to phonics, we can ensure that all students develop a strong foundation in phonemic awareness, which is critical for their overall literacy development. A new phonics learning structure allows us to adopt the latest research-based practices and resources, ensuring that our teaching methods are effective and up-to-date. This approach can help to address any existing gaps in students' phonics knowledge and provide targeted support to those who may be struggling. Embedding this new structure throughout the school ensures consistency in teaching and learning, providing a cohesive and unified approach to phonics instruction. This consistency is crucial for reinforcing learning and helping students to make steady progress.

Moreover, a strong phonics program can have a positive impact on students' confidence and motivation. As they become more proficient readers and writers, they are likely to engage more actively in their learning and develop a lifelong love of reading