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April 2016 – March 2017

FEDERATION

OF CHERRY

OAK AND

VICTORIA

SPECIALIST

ARTS COLLEGE

VICTORIA SPECIALIST ARTS COLLEGE SCHOOL

IMPROVEMENT PLAN - FINAL REVIEW

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Victoria Specialist Arts College Improvement Priorities 2016/2017

1. Outcomes (Pages 6 & 7 )

2. Teaching, Learning & Assessment (Pages 8 & 9)

3. Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare (Page 10 & 11 )

4. Leadership & Management (Pages 12, 13 & 14)

5. Federation (Pages 15, 16 & 17)

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Outcomes: To ensure that all pupils and students achieve at every level possible.

O1 To ensure appropriate accreditation pathways for all secondary aged students.

O2 To extend the range of work related opportunities for students.

O3 To work with families and professionals to ensure that physical programmes are implemented at home and in school.

O4 To extend the opportunities for residential visits for pupils. (School Council)

O5 To develop sensory profiles for identified pupils.

O6 To further develop the opportunities for home learning across the age and ability range.

O7 To develop new Record of Achievement files for Key Stage 5 leavers.

Teaching, Learning & Assessment: To increase the percentage of outstanding teaching over time judgements across the school.

TL&A1 To increase the opportunities for class team planning and assessment time across the year.

TL&A2 To review assessment in the light of any National Guidance and in school review.

TL&A3 To undertake a curriculum policy review to ensure that they are in line with current practice.

TL&A4 To explore the feasibility of supporting PE apprentices in the department.

TL&A5 To extend the resources in line with Foundation subject’s Schemes of Work for our sensory learners.

TL&A6 Subject Leaders to create standards folders for assessment in their areas.

TL&A7 To continue the work with Sensory Theatre companies and expand the resource bank for PMLD learners to use in our Sensory Drama room supporting teachers in their planning, teaching and assessment of learning.

TL&A8 To create an electronic teaching resource bank for Art, Drama and Music.

Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare: To ensure the health and wellbeing of pupils and students is prioritised at all times.

PDB&W1 To use the data analysis from SOLAR to support positive behaviour strategies for identified pupils.

PDB&W2 To extend the training opportunities for lunchtime supervisors.

PDB&W3 To identify the reasons for low attendance for identified pupils and action plan to support improvement.

PDB&W4 To establish a Health & Wellbeing day.

PDB&W5 To celebrate our cultural diversity through family learning opportunities.

PDB&W6 To identify early intervention support for pupils and students with mental health difficulties.

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Federation: To ensure the shared vision across the Federation impacts positively on pupil outcomes.

FD1 To increase shared learning opportunities for pupils and staff.

FD2 To continue to develop Federation staff teams in specialist areas creating new ideas, sharing best practice and ensuring consistency of systems and procedures.

FD3 To manage change across the Federation to build effective teams at all levels.

FD4 To further extend our Federation moderation and external moderation procedures supported by SOLAR.

FD5 To complete the Artsmark assessment cycle at Cherry Oak and Victoria with the aim of achieving the highest award possible.

FD6 To plan, organise and hold a Federation ICT technology day to support creative learning opportunities for pupils.

FD7 To explore the range of social media on offer and investigate using as a communication method with stakeholders.

FD8 Through the Federation extend the opportunities for partnership working with the schools and Victoria College.

FD9 To develop opportunities for virtual classroom to classroom learning opportunities across the Federation.

FD10 To monitor the impact of changing NHS Speech and Language provision, and ensure continuity of quality support for pupils.

FD11 To evaluate and deliver a programme of targeted interventions for disadvantaged pupils through Pupil Premium funding.

FD12 To plan and deliver improved PE, competitive sport and physical activity outcomes for pupils through Primary Sports funding.

Leadership & Management: To develop leaders in learning at all levels

L&M1 To undertake a leadership structure review looking at the roles and responsibilities across the school.

L&M2 To develop the role of Key Stage managers across the school.

L&M3 To develop future leaders of learning through a comprehensive CPD package.

L&M4 To continue to explore becoming a ‘MOVE’ school.

L&M5 To extend the publicity of MSI to ensure families and professionals are fully informed of the provision.

L&M6 To plan/cost/fundraise and project manage the refurbishment of the Food Technology area.

L&M7 To review the timings of lunchtimes for some classes.

L&M8 To review class sizes and share with staff.

L&M9 To establish positive working relationships with new Arts organisations including the SEND Music Service and Bridge Organisations.

L&M10 To plan/cost/ project manage the refurbishment of the caretakers property.

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Abbreviations

AFI – Amy Findlay HSC – Helen Schneider NRO – Natalie Roberts

AJE – Amanda Jenkins ICT Planning Team PBMG – Positive Behaviour Management

Group

AMI – Andrew Middleton JGA – Jo Gavin RBA – Ryan Basra

BCR – Ben Cradock JHJ – Jacqui Hanna Jones RoA – Record of Achievement

BEP – Birmingham Education Partnership JLE – Jenny Lees RWA – Rachel Walters

BJA – Barbara Jackson JLea – John Leadbeater SFA – Sue Facey

CL – Caroline Lane KSM – Key Stage Managers SIP – School Improvement Partner

DMI – Danny Mills KTH – Kate Thompson SKA – Sandra Kallitsakis

DST – Dayna Stooke LOR – Lauren Orchard SLT – Senior Leadership Team

DTA– Di Tate MCO – Mark Cottam SMT – Senior management Team

EBA – Ellen Barrett MH – Manual Handling team SWH – Stephanie White

Exec – Executive Head Teacher MHE – Melissa Heise WrL – Work Related Learning

HMU – Heather Murdoch NBR – Nicola Brass

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Area: Outcomes

Aim: To ensure that all pupils and students achieve at every level possible.

Lead: Stephanie White & Di Tate

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Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

O1 AMI,LOR,

SWH

To ensure appropriate accreditation pathways for all secondary aged students.

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award has been introduced to all pupils in SWI. AQA Unit Award Scheme (UAS) units in English & Maths have been successfully trialled this year for pupils with PMLD. From September 2017 a 5 year rolling programme of UAS units in ‘Preparation for Leisure’ will be introduced. For MLD & SLD pupils, KS4 & KS5 will be split from September 2017 with more appropriate accreditation pathways for each. KS4 will cover mandatory subjects through entry level and BTEC qualifications. KS5 will be more vocational based and have pupil ‘options’ included. Dof E will continue alongside vocational UAS qualifications. Raza and Sue attended ‘Discover and Explore Arts Award Training’ and will run these from September 2017. Investigating Maths and English entry levels being brought into KS3.

Achieved

Higher achieving pupils are accessing qualifications at an appropriate level. PMLD/SLD - would be having a much more relevant engaging programme. KS3 - Improved baseline for HAPs pupil for entry to 14-19.

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Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

O2 AMI,LOR

To extend the range of work related opportunities for students.

Two pupils completed work experience with Birmingham City Council and one more is planned for this year. 4 pupils completed 6 week internal placements with pupils choosing where to complete work experience (physio, EYs, office, caretakers). These 4 pupils are now completing 6 week external placements under supervision (Just for Pets, Lickey Hills Park Rangers x2, Meadow Rose Retirement Home). Work experience will form part of new KS5 curriculum and be accredited through UAS.

Achieved

Greater understanding of the workplace environment and options beyond school. Developing self esteem. Gives them a chance to apply their skills outside of school. Raised parents expectations and their child’s future. Pupils are able to make informed choices.

O3 SFA,MH

Team, KT,

Physios

To work with families and professionals to ensure that physical programmes are implemented at home and in school.

Review of pupils shared goals shows most pupils have a target working on their physical development, agreed with families at parents evening. The sharing of the shared goals and the reviewing of the shared goals with parents on the two parents evenings has meant they have been more involved and have had much more of a say that has been worked on. There has been an increase of the amount of training from the physio staff.

Achieved

There has been an increase of parents coming in to work with physio programmes within the school day. More regular targeted interventions, impacting on physical development. Kate Thompson had worked with parents to give them greater access to appropriate services in relation to their child’s physical needs at home. Pupils physical postural wellbeing is supported to leading to better outcomes.

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Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

O4 HSC,SMT,

SLT Leads

To extend the opportunities for residential visits for pupils. (School Council)

Caroline met with the School Council and explained about the School Improvement Plan and reminded them of their target. A discussion followed where the pupils said they would like more residential’s and Caroline compiled a list of suggestions, the school council then voted on which ones they preferred and Caroline is now going to discuss it with SLT. Residential opportunities for KS2/3 have been limited by budget considerations.

On track

Duke of Edinburgh - training, practice and the qualification for the expedition. Increase in independence. Broader range of opportunities for young people to experience residential opportunities.

O5 HMU,JHJ,

SMT

To develop sensory profiles for identified pupils.

All teaching staff and PCAs have had training on sensory development, function and impairment. An audit to identify pupils with sensory impairments or concerns has been completed. The sensory support team from the MSI Unit are currently assessing and working with the classes of the named children. Hearing aid maintenance kits have been provided for staff in appropriate classes. Where appropriate, sensory information on Communication Profiles has been amended to increase accuracy and practical use. Jacqui Hanna-Jones has visited several children to advise class staff on sensory processing strategies.

Achieved

Separate sensory profiles considered as an option but rejected in favour of improving quality of ‘Vision’ ‘Hearing’ and ’Touch’ sections of Communication Profiles - this has been achieved where appropriate and will be ongoing as pupils’ needs change. Staff are more confident in meeting the needs of children with sensory profiles.

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Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

O6 NRO,AMI,

SMT

To further develop the opportunities for home learning across the age and ability range.

The whole school termly home learning project is well established. Teachers are setting homework for their individual classes. Policies in place. Worcester Bus visit in the summer term where parents were invited in to borrow some books home. Reading and library sessions are being run with parents in school. Inspire workshops being run by Katie Tombs with first one January 2017 on Maths. Whole School sensory Story sent out June 2016, positive feedback from staff and parents. Now being used within Key Stages. Home learning activities now expected to be in teacher’s planning folders. Evaluated Steph’s original audit.

On track

All pupils receive consistent home learning opportunities reflecting each term’s theme. In EYs, KS1, KS2, KS4/5 parents have been supported to engage in appropriate home learning with a variety of activities provided by the school. High level of parent engagement in Inspire Workshops to support them with their child’s educational at home. Eva High level of parent engagement in Inspire Workshops to support them to support their child at home.

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Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

O7 AMI,LOR,

MNE

To develop new Record of Achievement files for Key Stage 5 leavers.

Record of Achievement files started for Summer 2016 leavers. Colour, organisation and their ideas taken from staff survey and discussions with School Council. Folders now embedded across the year for pupils in Year 14 to be presented at the Prom 2017.

Achieved

Folders are embedded. Students who leave have a record of achievement to take to work or College with a range of achievements.

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Area: Teaching, Learning & Assessment Aim: To increase the percentage of outstanding teaching over time judgements across the school. Lead: Natalie Roberts, Andrew Middleton & Stephanie White

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Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

TL&A1 DTA, NRO, AMI

To increase the opportunities for class team planning and assessment time across the year.

Class teams were given two afternoons to work together in September. An extra session was requested for the end of the Summer term for handover. Early Years and Federation moderation. Class teams have been given regular more specific assessment and planning time across the year. Some teachers were given extra support.

Achieved

An improvement in understanding about the teaching and learning and shared ownership of teaching and learning and assessment. Greater understanding by support staff of teaching and learning strategies that impact on the children’s progress.

TL&A2 SWH, AFI, STA, CLA,AJE

To review assessment in the light of any National Guidance and in school review.

Liaison with other schools and authorities and new assessment framework in place for pupils working beyond P8. Bridging the gap between P8 and Year 1 expectations using DAPA. Currently looking at the recommendations from the Rochford Report and attend regular meeting with the Birmingham Consortium. AHT attending training on version 3 of SOLAR. Victoria flight pathways for 2016-17 are being developed by Steph White.

On track

Robust assessment in place to match current national guidance.

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Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

TL&A3 NRO,AMI, SLEADS

To undertake a curriculum policy review to ensure that they are in line with current practice.

Meeting on 1 December with all Subject Managers to look at the policies. New format in line with current practice sent out to all subject leaders, to be returned Friday 17th March.

Achieved

All policies updated and in place. New handwriting policy developed and shared across the Federation.

TL&A4 HSC, CLA, MHE

To explore the feasibility of supporting PE apprentices in the department.

Helen attended a presentation on apprentices. Cost implications are as yet unknown.

On Track

Apprenticeship training can be factored into 2017-18 budget to supplement PD budget.

TL&A5 NRO,AMI, SLEADS

To extend the resources in line with Foundation subject’s Schemes of Work for our sensory learners.

ICT sensory trolley has had additional resources purchased for it. Sensory resources extended through pupil premium. Training for new Snoezelen equipment in September 2016 for all staff. Whole school training in music, art, play and singing in April 2017.

Achieved

Existing school resources have been used for this purpose and the budget freeze has limited further purchases.

TL&A6 NRO,AMI, SWH, SLS

Subject Leaders to create standards folders for assessment in their areas.

All subject leads have a standards folder. Met in summer term to discuss the contents of a standards folder. Being reviewed in light of assessment changes.

Achieved

Standards in place for all subject areas. The next step would be to moderate them and put them into use.

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Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

TL&A7 SKA,BCR, NBR, ART TLR, NRO, AMI

To continue the work with Sensory Theatre companies and expand the resource bank for PMLD learners to use in our Sensory Drama room supporting teachers in their planning, teaching and assessment of learning.

Bamboozle PMLD Theatre in January 2017. Oily Cart working with two groups of pupils with MSI for two days in March 2017. Riverside booked for May 2017. ‘Interplay Sensory Theatre’ booked for June 2017. Magic Carpet computer sensory system was purchased in the summer term via pupil premium and is being used across the school. Training undertaken September 2016.

Achieved

Pupils with PMLD have been able to engage more in drama. Increased staff awareness of strategies promoting sensory experiences through drama.

TL&A8 SKA

To create an electronic teaching resource bank for Art, Drama and Music.

Teaching and Learning resources set up on the intranet so that teaching resources can be saved in this area. Useful resources in Art and Music and Sensory Drama Folders. Ben currently setting up a ‘File Cabinet’ on home page of school intranet which will be more readily accessible and can hold larger files such as music audio resources.

Achieved

Good resources and ideas for staff for Art, Music, and Sensory Drama.

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Area: Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare Aim: To ensure the health and wellbeing of pupils and students is prioritised at all times. Lead: Di Tate & Caroline Lane

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Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

PDB&W1 DTA, JLEE

To use the data analysis from SOLAR to support positive behaviour strategies for identified pupils.

The data is analysed and is shared with governors and discussed at the PBMG to target behaviours better and analyse patterns for target interventions.

Achieved

Staff have access to data which enables them to identify patterns and triggers, thus enabling better responses to management of behaviour.

PDB&W2 MHE, DTA

To extend the training opportunities for lunchtime supervisors.

Training in September 16 on Positive Play by Inspire for lunchtime supervisors, Eating and Drinking, Dysphagia Training and Safeguarding.

Achieved

The LTS have been more actively involved in setting up play situations and that the children can play and promoting a real play environment. The LTS have increased confidence in supporting safe eating and drinking strategies.

PDB&W3

CLA, DTA

To identify the reasons for low attendance for identified pupils and action plan to support improvement.

Discussed at family Support weekly and pupils identified. Where necessary passed to family worker or Donna Turner. Some pupils do have attendance improvement plans in place that are reviewed termly.

Achieved

Families are supported to have pupils in school more regularly, however this is an issue that requires constant support for some families.

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Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

PDB&W4 DTA, PLANNNING CTE

To establish a Health & Wellbeing day.

Week planned for 3rd-7th July. Each Key Stage to have a day visiting activities such as beauty, healthy cooking, barbering and massage. Parents will be invited to contribute any particular skills or interests they have in this area

On track

PDB&W5 DTA, KTH

To celebrate our cultural diversity through family learning opportunities.

Parents invited to join in with ‘Health & Wellbeing’ week to deliver cultural activities.

On track

PDB&W6

DTA, KTH

To identify early intervention support for pupils and students with mental health difficulties.

Di had attended Forward Thinking training to support pupils with mental health issues. Pupils who may have mental health difficulties are discussed at Family Support and are referred on through the nursing and supported within school. ‘Signs of Safety & Wellbeing’ information from Birmingham Safeguarding Board used by AMI twice with identified pupils. Minded.org website details shared with all staff. Gives free access to resources, ideas and information on mental health.

Achieved

Staff are more aware of mental health issues and support for our pupils. The resources have been used successfully. Pupils mental health support in school rather than going to CAMHS.

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Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

PDB&W7

SLT/GOV,JNE, DTU, KTH

To explore ways of improving home school interaction by increasing joint opportunities for parents and staff. (Govs)

Inspire workshops, Library and Story-telling sessions. Invitations to Harvest, Primary Carnival, Achievement Assemblies, Stay and Play, Christmas Market, parents supporting in Physio. Second parents evening to review shared goals that were set at the initial parents evening. Parent governors have met to discuss strategies.

Achieved

Families feel more connected to the school community. Pupils are supported more consistently across home and school environments.

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Area: Leadership & Management Aim: To develop leaders in learning at all levels Lead: Caroline Lane, SLT & SMT

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Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

L&M1 EHT, CL

To undertake a leadership structure review looking at the roles and responsibilities across the school.

Review took place March 2016 led by the School Improvement Partner. Revisited the Leadership Matrix, need to be done again, which was done again in December 2016 in light of the new Executive Head Teacher starting in January 2017. Matrix was updated and distributed. KS1/2 Manager vacancy being advertised. Review of Strategic Business Manager role.

Achieved

Clearer definition and understanding of leadership roles and responsibilities.

L&M2 SFa, HMu, NRo, KSM, LOR, SLT

To develop the role of Key Stage managers across the school.

SLT SMT meeting re invented. The SMT set the agenda for these meetings. Support given to new KS Managers. The Primary KS Manager in place has now become permanent. The new 14-19 KS Manager is now well established. The new roles had been given extra time.

Achieved

A more distributed leadership structure in place. More KS identity across all key stages and team working.

L&M3 AMi, SFa, HMu, NRo, KSM, LOR, SLT

To develop future leaders of learning through a comprehensive CPD package.

CPD Audit done that identified staff who wanted to go further with leadership. Results were evaluated. Staff being encouraged and supported to lead on their development. Two staff have completed leadership qualifications.

Achieved

Succession planning in place for leadership team. More career opportunities for staff. Staff have run sessions on the training days. An increase in teachers sharing strengths and skills, new ideas and good practice.

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Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

L&M4 SFa, CLA

To continue to explore becoming a ‘MOVE’ school.

There have been limited opportunities to observe this in action.

Limited progress

L&M5 HMu, CLA

To extend the publicity of MSI to ensure families and professionals are fully informed of the provision.

Current pathways for MSI information to be shared have been reviewed. Planning for changes to school website, ‘Mycare’ website Birmingham, and other information pathways to be shared with CLA/JP and implemented.

Achieved

Information about MSI Unit is now more readily available from the school website. Improved access to information through the Birmingham Local Offer has been requested. Changes to school website had been carried out. Department Manager has provided training at Calthorpe hosted MSI Education Group and Birmingham University Virtual Classroom. Parents will find it easier to source MSI education through website searches.

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Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

L&M6 SKA, BJa

To plan/cost/fundraise and project manage the refurbishment of the Food Technology area.

The final plan/ costings have been agreed. Funds of £188,000 have been raised. Plans are proceeding for a start date in June 2017

On Track

The completed room will give better access to kitchen appliances for wheelchair users. This will enable pupils to learn to be more independent.

L&M7 CLA, SMT

To review the timings of lunchtimes for some classes.

Successfully implemented. Timetables changed for differentiated lunches based on the needs of the group. More staff supervising outside play.

Achieved

HAPs children have more time to spend on the curriculum. Greater access to intervention clubs. Safer staffing ratios.

L&M8 DTa, CLA, SMT

To review class sizes and share with staff.

Class sizes were reviewed when organising for this year and this was shared as appropriate.

Achieved Staffing levels have been effective in meeting pupil’s needs within budget.

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Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

L&M9 SKA, AMi, NRo

To establish positive working relationships with new Arts organisations including the SEND Music Service and Bridge Organisations.

Raza and Sue booked on to the Arts Award training (Discover and Explore). Link with SEND established; 3 Musically gifted pupils receiving 1:1 funded tuition from Music Service. New link with ‘MAC makes Music’ (extra-curricular opportunities: after school band attended by one pupil) plus fully funded Singing projects and staff training in school booked for Spring Term. A two year CBSO project funding is confirmed starting Summer Term. ‘Secret City’ Drama project fully funded, Autumn and Spring Term. Fully funded Djembe Drumming workshops for all classes from ’Ishkoka Arts’ New Drama project is being

explored through The Rep in order to finance the project.

Achieved

Increase in opportunities for gifted and talented pupils Increase in profile of the school. Increase in breadth and depth of Arts curriculum throughout the school.

L&M10 Governors, MHe, CLa, DMi, SKA

To plan/cost/ project manage the refurbishment of the caretakers property. (GOVS)

A meeting was held with some stakeholders within the school including the family worker in September. In October a preliminary meeting was held with the Architect, Site manager and Executive HT to look at the potential costings. Plan of house and initial report from the Architect has been produced. Awaiting costings. Fundraising started by SKA.

On track

A new multi-purpose facility will be available for community access, parents’ groups and independent living skills.

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Area: Federation Aim: To ensure the shared vision across the Federation impacts positively on pupil outcomes. Lead: Caroline Lane, Amanda Jenkins, Di Tate & Rachel Walters

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Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

FD1 CLA, AJE,DTA, RWA, MHE

To increase shared learning opportunities for pupils and staff.

Buddies have been restarted by Bev Chabannais. Link person at Victoria – Katie Tombs. Busy Buddies is also in place with weekly visits of Cherry Oak pupils to Victoria for shared activities. World Book day on 2 March 2017 was celebrated concurrently by both campuses. Federation Swimming Gala will be held on 29 March. Possibility of afterschool sporting activity shared across the Federation eg Yogabugs. Jacqui Hanna-Jones expertise being shared at Victoria on sensory interventions. Jonathan did Phonics testing at Cherry Oak. Busy Buddies and Buddies are meeting regularly. Federation Team Teach training 100317. Fire Training. Google Drive Training. SIMS training. Lunchtime Supervisor training September 2017

Achieved

Consistent implementation of SIMS across the Federation Combined Google training enables files to be shared across the Federation and work collaboratively on documents. LTS training – consistent approach to play activities and upskilling of staff. Sharing of staff expertise, upskills the staff in various areas. Shared training where appropriate has been fully established across the Federation. Shared costs; sharing good practice; improving relationships across the Federation. Consistent response to emergency situations across the Federation.

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Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

FD2 CLA, Subject leads, area leads

To continue to develop Federation staff teams in specialist areas creating new ideas, sharing best practice and ensuring consistency of systems and procedures.

Federation HLTA meeting had taken place. Re-establishing the Subject Leaders list that would be shared across the Federation. Extending the HLTAs Early Years links. Steph and Amy had worked together on DAPA. Consistency on the Christmas Market. Amanda had met with Kate Hale. Amanda delivered Phonics training. Setting up a DSL Federation meeting. Schools working together to set up a writing policy. Maths Co-ordinators reviewing Maths policy jointly. Shared literacy in Forest Schools, Outdoor learning. Admin restructure. Federation subject meetings with the curriculum governor. Assessment meetings with the data governors

Achieved

Governors better informed on curriculum and data. Best practice shared across the school. Moderation of systems to improve best practice. Consistency of systems.

FD3 CLA, SLT & SMT Exec Head

To manage change across the Federation to build effective teams at all levels.

Developing SLT SMT at Cherry Oak and Victoria. SLT SMT in both settings well established. FLT and EFLT well established. New appointments to SLT SMT

Achieved

More effective distributed leadership and management. Increase in capacity and opportunities for career pathways. Succession planning.

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Ref

Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

FD4 SWH, AJE & AFI

To further extend our Federation moderation and external moderation procedures supported by SOLAR.

Moderation twilight was held at Victoria for both schools. Amy and Steph had attended the Assessment Networking meeting. Six people from the Federation attending version 3 SOLAR training. 3 people attended Raise OnLine training.

Achieved

All staff confident in using SOLAR to produce moderation evidence. Networks established internally and across the Federation.

FD5 SKA & AFI

To complete the Artsmark assessment cycle at Cherry Oak and Victoria with the aim of achieving the highest award possible.

Artsmark Critical review May 2016. Case study for Victoria due February 2017 to complete cycle. Artsmark at Victoria had been submitted and an outcome would not be known until June 2017. Cherry Oak School has decided that the Artsmark accreditation process is not really necessary for their endeavours in this curriculum area and have decided not to pursue further accreditation.

On track for Victoria

Continued high profile for a school that delivers well in the Arts. Using the Arts as an effective tool for learning. Established relationships with community providers in the Arts.

FD6 DST, MCO & EEA & ICT Planning committee

To plan, organise and hold a Federation ICT technology day to support creative learning opportunities for pupils.

Across the Federation, we had the virtual technologies Federation Virtual Reality day for some of the pupils. ICT staff attended the BETT show.

Achieved

Increase profile of new technology. Cost-effective, time-efficient ways of pursuing federation activities

FD7 CLA, BCR, DST & MCO

To explore the range of social media on offer and investigate using as a communication method with stakeholders.

The beginnings of a Facebook page has been established by ICT in collaboration with SLT. This has been hampered by security restricting access at work to FB but this will be remedied with the new Internet provider.

On track

Basic draft of Facebook page.

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Ref

Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

FD8 CLA, RWA, AJE & AMI

Through the Federation extend the opportunities for partnership working with the schools and Victoria College.

A member of Cherry Oak staff to visit the College in order for College staff member to visit Cherry Oak. Victoria College were unable to attend Cherry Oak dress rehearsal in December. Rachel was now part of the EFLT. Increased leadership at the College with Andrew. It has been difficult to engage them with CO directly due to the different hours that the College runs. College use of the pool and visits to the Café. New BSM working across the Federation. Ele Graham/VC did a visit to CO. College Enterprise stall at Summer Fayre and Santa Special.

Achieved

Increased understanding of the role of the College. Opportunities for College staff and students to participate in Federation events.

FD9 CLA, AJE, DTA, RWA, JLE, RBA, BCR & MCO

To develop opportunities for virtual classroom to classroom learning opportunities across the Federation.

John Leadbeater had met with FLT to discuss Virtual technologies. Amanda and Caroline had met to Hang Out. School council virtual meeting took place. Live Streaming of Christmas plays across the Federation. School Council did interviews via Skype

Achieved

Greater awareness of greater technologies and the benefits of what it may do.

Flexible routes for communication.

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Ref

Target

Final Review

Progress towards completing

Achieved

On track

Limited Progress

Outcomes

FD10 NRO, JNE, CLA,LLY, AJE, ANE

To monitor the impact of changing NHS Speech and Language provision, and ensure continuity of quality support for pupils.

The Communication teams in both settings were monitoring and tracking the changes in the speech and language provision ensuring that referrals are made in a timely fashion and follow up where there seems to be a long period before any action takes place. They are reporting back to the communication team.

Achieved

Embedded communication teams exist at both settings. PP has been used to employ a shared SaLT. Despite input from NHS Speech and Language provision. Schools to feedback to the NHS the impact of the changes.

FD11 CLA, AJE, DTA, MHE & EBA

To evaluate and deliver a programme of targeted interventions for disadvantaged pupils through Pupil Premium funding.

Pupil premium interventions are in place and tracked and reported to Governors on a termly basis. Pupil premium money is spent to improve the outcomes of the learners.

Achieved

There is no significant gap between the progress of pp and non-pp children.

FD12 HSC, JGavin & MHE

To plan and deliver improved PE, competitive sport and physical activity outcomes for pupils through Primary Sports funding.

Primary Sports funding in both schools is led by the person who leads on PE and manage the budget. They plan and deliver the sport in both schools and report to Governors on a termly basis. Swimming Gala – March 2017.

Achieved

Improved PE delivery and improved variety of sports opportunities for all children.