Priority 1 : To improve standards and outcomes for all children in core subjects
Continuing the development and implementation of a high-quality Curriculum and review regularly
Ensuring that the needs of disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND are met.
Providing staff with subject leadership and subject knowledge enhancement where necessary
Building a culture of trust in peer-to-peer professional support
Supporting staff to accurately assess children’s work
Focussing on improvement in Reading and driving improvement in English so that pupils gain the skills in reading and writing to meet Age Related Expectations (ARE) or better.
Priority 2: Ensuring high expectations for all pupil’s behaviour and attitudes to learning
Ensure a culture of high expectations and aspiration exists throughout the school for all pupils
Provide leadership opportunities for children in Key Stage 2
Priority 3: Leadership and management – Ensure Leadership and Management at South Witham Academy continues to improve.
Develop SLT to drive whole school targets
Ensure subject leaders are given the opportunity to support and develop
Work collaboratively with the MAT Senior Leadership Team
Work with governors to drive improvements
Priority 4: Early years- PSED- Phonics- Marketing, working with community
Develop links with the village and local community
Embed approved phonics scheme to drive improvement in early reading.
Review and develop pastoral opportunities within the school.
