College Improvement Plan September 2006 St. John Plessington Catholic College

School Priority Area 1: To raise achievements and standards across all key stages. (SEF 3)

Success Criteria: Departments achieve their targets at KS3, KS4 and KS5. 100% of students aware of where they are now, where they should

be and how they can get there. Increase in % of pupils achieving 5 A*-C in Maths and English

ACTION PERSONNEL RESOURCES TIMELINE EVIDENCE IMPACTIdentify intervention cohorts and plan provision for these students.

LCs, HOL, KS-co, HODs

INSET, Mtg time, Indiv. Folders for portfolios

Sept 06 – July 07

PAD reports, Achievement portfolios inc target setting pro-forma sent to parents

Pupils meet their targets.Parents more fully informed

Implement and develop the role of the newly appointed Key Stage co-ordinators

KS-co, HODs,AHTs

INSET, Mtg time, Sept 06 – July 07

Job specifications, minutes of meetings, HOD feedback, reports to govs

Key stage specific strategies developed with improved pupil performance

Implement a programme of support for the Mathematics department thereby increasing the no. of pupils achieving their target grades.

Govs, HT, DHT, AHT, HOD, KS co, Maths dept. LEA advisors

INSET, Mtg time, increased resources, LEA support

Sept 06 – Dec 06

Maths action plan,Minutes of meetings, lesson observations inc. snapshots, report to HT & govs by HOD. PAD reports

Maths dept meet whole school targets

Effectively monitor the quality of departments’ work through effective self-evaluation strategies.

Govs, HT, DHT, AHT, HOD, KS co,

INSET, Mtg time,Self-eval. policy

Sept 06 – July 07

AHT reports to SMT, HOD portfolio of evidence, lesson observations,

Consistency of approach across all depts. Increased knowledge of depts’ practice and performance at all levels.

Develop a structured,individualised ‘Learning Plan’ for 6th Formers.

DHT, Dir 6th Form, HOY 12, HOY 13, FTs

INSET, Mtg time, Indiv. Folders for portfolios

Sept 06- Oct 07

Achievement portfolios inc. copies of communication to parents

Students fully aware of expectations and action needed.

School Priority Area 2: To improve the quality of provision across the curriculum. (SEF 5)

Success Criteria: 100% of lessons at least satisfactory 80% of lessons good or

better. Improved levels of guidance and support for all pupils.

ACTION PERSONNEL RESOURCES TIMELINE EVIDENCE IMPACTFurther improve the quality of guidance and support for pupils through the appointment of full-time Learning Coaches and appointment of Heads of Learning.

HT, DHT, HOL, LCs

Budget INSET 09/ 06 – 07/07

Learning Coaches & HOL appointed for Sept 06.

Pupils aware of where they are at and what they need to do to improve.

Monitor the academic progress of every pupil

LCs 7-11 HOL 7-13

Achievement Portfolios / INSET

09/ 06 – 07/07

Six reports per year and PAD assessment APs and Achievement Plans; Job specifications, minutes of meetings, HOD feedback, reports to SMT; reports to govs, copies of targets to parents. Take Your Work home week.

Parents more fully informed, intervention strategies for under performing pupils Pupils fully aware of their academic targets and progress in each subject and achieve targets.

Focus on differentiated learning SMT/SENCO/HODS

INSET, increased TA Personnel/clerical

09/ 06 – 07/07

GAS file, SENCO INSET, Learning programmes, lesson observations ,

Pupils aware of the levels they are working at and towards

Focus on Assessment for Learning AHT, HODS, All staff

Photocopying 09/ 06 – 07/07

Revised AfL policy, marking policy, PAD, Lesson observations, teacher markbook, pupil achievement portfolios, pupil planners

Pupils aware of the levels they are working at and towards

Develop Learning to Learn policy further

CS, Audit, INSET PPM, LA consultant.

09/ 06 – 07/07

Learn to Learn policy. Pupils know and understand they learn in different ways. Teacher planners. Pupil planners. Lesson observation.

Confident independent learners. All children understand they learn in different ways. All teachers are aware and use pupils’ learning styles to inform planning.

Introduce an ICT strategic plan AHT Budget INSET 09/ 06 – 07/07

ICT replacement plan in place – ICT strategic plan in place .Lesson observations. New Website.

ICT used everyday as a tool for learning

To improve the quality of primary secondary curriculum transition

DHT 09/ 06 – 07/07

Pupil groupings, differentiated learning, lesson obs

Provision reflects pupils’ starting points

Expand the opportunities for alternative curriculum provision where appropriate

AHT, HOL, LC Budget 09/ 06 – 07/07

More Year 10 & 11 pupils out on placements

Cohort more motivated, improved exam performance

Develop a Performing Arts strategy.

HT, DHT, HOD Music/ Drama

Staging lighting, blinds ,sound system, musical instruments

From Sept 06

Main Hall converted into a performance spacePerforming Arts TA appointed , GTTP student employed Lockers for music tuition pupils, orchestra, brass band choir expanded.

Increased drama and music performances throughout the year. Increased opportunities within and out of school hours for children to see exhibitions of live theatre, dance and music. Regular exhibitions of pupils’ work.

Expand provision of courses for sixth form

SMT/Dir 6th form

budget From Sept 06

Sociology available as option choice

Increased recruitment and retention

Further develop guidance and support provision for 6th Formers

HT, DHT, Dir 6th Form, HOY 12 HOY 13

Budget From Sept 06

Re-structured 6th Form pastoral team, increased opportunities for independent study, increased no. of reports to parents

Improved examination results at KS5 with greater level of intervention

Develop the role of Humanities across the College and beyond to share good practice.

HT DHT, Head of English, English staff

INSET, deployment of staff

09/ 06 – 07/07

Humanities college plan Shared good practice across the curriculum and beyond

Structured CPD programme of shared good practice

CS PPM, INSET 09/ 06 – 07/07

Good practice Forum Shared good practice,

Implement the Accelerated Reading Scheme.

AHT, Librarian, Increased library budget

09/ 06 – 07/07

Year/House competition results, Academic Review.

More children engaged in reading for pleasure

School Priority Area 3: To improve the personal development and well-being of all pupils (including their spiritual development and well-being). (SEF 4)

Success Criteria: Positive relationships among all members of the community and

a calm and happy school with an emphasis on reward rather than sanction.

Pupils want to participate and have a sense of service to others.

ACTION PERSONNEL RESOURCES TIMELINE EVIDENCE IMPACTDevelop the role of chaplaincy across the college.

AB, RW, SMT, All staff

Meeting time 09/ 06 – 07/07

Chaplaincy Team established, Coherent plan established and implemented

Spiritual development of community enhanced. Members aware of responsibilities.

Further develop retreat provision across the college.

AB, RW, SMT, All staff

Retreat costs met 09/ 06 – 07/07

Opportunities for all Year groups to attend retreat

Further develop sense of identity and sense of community.

Improve the college learning environment

Govs, HT, Operations Manager, all staff

Budget By Sept O6 Upgraded dining facilities, re-structured college day, purchase of College mini-bus.New uniform policy implemented, SJP Asset management plan

Calmer atmosphere at lunchtime – pupils eating lunch earlier – greater focus on learning in afternoon session, extended enrichment activities, improved self-esteem and pride among pupils

Implement a whole school focus on behaviour for learning

AHT (LBP) all staff

INSET From Sept 06

Revised Behaviour Policy implemented

Greater focus on Rewards – further reduce no. of fixed term exclusions with improved behaviour.

Devise a strategic action plan (following feedback from PASS) to further develop well-being of students

AHT, HOL, LCs

PASS Survey package, On-line facilities

09/ 06 – 07/07

Strategic Action Plan, School Council & 6th Form Council meetings, Strategic Action Plan, Parental feedback from questionnaires.

Pupils sense of belonging and commitment to the community enhanced. Intervention strategies to work with disaffected pupils

Implement a House system AHTs, Teaching staff, FTs,

Assembly time, house competitions

09/ 06 – 07/07

House competitions and House points tally

All students further enabled to contribute to communal activities

Achieve Healthy Schools Award AHT, School Nurse

Assembly time, PSHE 09/ 06 – 07/07

Healthier option take-up, ban on ‘junk food’

Increased awareness among pupils of lifestyle issues

Develop an Eco school strategic plan

AHT, PPS, Eco Council,Govs:Mrs. Carty & Dr.Crawford

Silver Eco school Award environment

Increase pupil awareness of the

School Priority Area 4: To improve the effectiveness of leadership and management (SEF6)

Success Criteria: 100% of staff and governors working collaboratively as a team

towards a shared vision

Staff aware of their strengths and what they must do to improve

ACTION PERSONNEL RESOURCES TIMELINE EVIDENCE IMPACTIntroduce a whole school self-evaluation policy

HT, DHTs, AHT, HODs HOL, Govs

Meeting time, observation structure

09/ 06 Seasonal monitoring policy implemented

Rigorous self evaluation at all levels

Implement and develop the role of the newly appointed Key Stage co-ordinators

KS-co, HODs,AHTs

INSET, Mtg time, Sept 06 – July 07

Job specifications, minutes of meetings, HOD feedback, reports to govs

Key stage specific strategies developed with improved pupil performance

Introduce a new pastoral structure throughout key stages 3 & 4

DHTs, AHTs, HOLs, LCs, Dir. of 6th Form, HOY12 & 13

Budget Sept 06 – July 07

Job specifications, minutes of meetings, HOL feedback, reports to govs

Pro-active rather than reactive approach to pastoral care

Re-structure the leadership and management of the 6th Form

DHT, Dir. of 6th Form, HOY12 & 13

Budget 09/ 06 Re-structured 6th Form pastoral team in place, increased no. of reports to parents

Improved examination results at KS5 with greater level of intervention and closer scrutiny

Develop communication systems across the college community

Teaching staff, support staff

ICT facilities, e-mail system, web site, voicemail

By October 06 New website, Staff using e-mail systems, voicemail for key pastoral staff, Plessington News, electronic registration, SLEUTH behaviour tracking system

Improved communication across the college community and more efficient response times to parents. Pupils and parents accessing learning materials.

Extend the role of Governing Body with links to departments

Govs, AHTs, HODs

Meeting time By December 06

Governors meeting with HODs, AHTs engaged in the Self-evaluation process

Governors more fully informed and greater ownership of key issues.