Erasmus Darwin Academy Academy Development and Improvement Plan 2021-2022 - Will it give our students the
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Erasmus Darwin Academy
Academy Development and Improvement Plan
2021-2022
Will it give our students the:
Education of the highest quality?
Determination to be the best they can be?
Appreciation of how to be safe, respectful and healthy?Academy Improvement Plan 2021-22 - Key Academy Objective Summary
ADIP Section Academy Values 2020-21 Academy Objectives
Academic Inspiration • Embed the new curriculum structure and update schemes of work and assessments
Success • Develop, implement and embed a consistent approach to our wider curriculum particularly oracy, literacy, numeracy and SEND
Excellence • Have a clear plan for the 2022 GCSE cohort to ensure they are best prepared for their GCSE examinations in May 2022.
• Improve the progress of students in languages and Mathematics.
Determination
Broadening Courage • Implement work experience programme for Year 10 students.
Horizons • Increase the percentage of students taking part in extra-curricular activities and educational visits. Increase the percentage of
Determination disadvantaged students accessing these opportunities.
• To ensure that SMSC provision at Erasmus Darwin Academy can be evidenced as outstanding.
Culture and Ethos Respect • To continue to champion the EDA Way and EDA S.T.E.P.S across the Academy.
• To further develop strategies to manage low-level classroom disruption.
Friendship • To ensure the recording of Behaviour/pastoral incidents/interactions are accurate and monitored
• To develop the way Myconcern (electronic recording system) is used so that additional staff can view/record as appropriate.
Equality
Excellence
Developing Staff Excellence • CPD provides varied pathways for all staff with clear links to Appraisal.
and Governance • Establish a clear succession plan for key strategic responsibilities (T&L, Curriculum and Sixth Form).
Determination • To further improve staff wellbeing and resilience.
Engaging with Respect • To create more collaborative opportunities with primary schools.
the Community • Opportunities for the Academy to play a greater role in the local community, following on from the success of 2019.
Friendship
EqualityFacilitating Excellence • To develop a consistent approach to learning environment in lessons.
Learning and • To further develop Teachers’ pedagogical knowledge.
Determination • To introduce and develop the ECT Programme.
Progress
Courage
Respect
Sixth Form Inspiration • To further develop a high quality work experience programme for students to participate in during their time in the Sixth Form.
• To further develop the Sixth Form scholar award.
Excellence • Further develop the vocational curriculum offer.
DeterminationAcademic Success Academy Improvement Plan 2021-22
• Objective 1. Embed the new curriculum structure and update schemes of work and assessments
Why action is needed: We are changing the curriculum model to a 3 Year KS3 and a 2 Year KS4. Schemes of work are also being updated into a consistent format across the Academy.
Assessment plans need to be re-written to mirror the new curriculum model/assessment calendar and subject specific delivery plans.
What we plan to do When we Resource & Who will Monitoring & evaluation What we aim to achieve
expect things training needs take the arrangements
to be done by including lead
costings
Plan and agree the new assessment July 2021 NA SEB, RC • Feedback from SLs An agreed assessment calendar for the next academic
calendar which includes assessment (SLs) year following consultation with subject leaders
weeks for all calendared assessments
Subject Leaders to: Phase 1 Cover for SEB (SLs) • QA of schemes via line A consistent approach to writing schemes of work that
September possible visits management (all SLT) are detailed. Staff are clear about the knowledge and
• re-write departmental schemes of 2021 to primary • QA via SEB skills that need to be delivered and in what order.
work.
schools • Subject leaders to review Students can make learning links from lesson to lesson
• Ensure the KS3 National Curriculum is Phase 2 and 3 delivery and assessment termly
and also understand how previously learning links to
covered in all subjects in KS3 and (Dec and Subject CPD
ensure they have an understanding of current learning
April) sessions
expectation and delivery at KS2
Subject Leaders to update the delivery Phase 1 Subject CPD SEB (SLs) • QA of delivery via line All staff are clear about the sequencing of lessons. All
plans to mirror the new curriculum model September sessions management staff understand why that sequence is in place. Subject
2021 • QA via SE leaders can simply monitor curriculum delivery and
• KS3 -3 Years (inclusive of a clear • Subject leaders to review support where necessary
baseline assessment period in Yr. 7) Phase 2 and 3 delivery and assessment termly
• KS4 – 2 Years (Dec and
• All teachers to have a clear April)
understanding of delivery plans
Subject Leaders to ensure there is a clear September NA SEB • QA process completed by PW, For all subject areas to have a clear delivery and
delivery and assessment plan in place for 2021 SEB and RC assessment plan for the2 year delivery of their GCSE
the 2 year GCSE delivery modelDepartment meeting times to include a As per CPD NA SEB • Subject meeting minutes For all subject areas to have a focus on the fundamental
continual focus on curriculum planning, meeting • Line management minutes aspects of the curriculum with regard to planning,
curriculum delivery and curriculum review calendar delivery and review
Introduce Leadership and Management Term 1 for NA PW • Review minutes and actions To support all middle leaders in their professional
meetings which take place twice per year meeting 1 and from the meeting development next steps. To meet all middle leaders
for all middle leaders Term 3 for individually and discuss their current strategic plans and
meeting 2 priorities. To develop and invest in middle leadership
with a focus on curriculum, teaching and general
leadership management
Agree a 2-year plan to increase the Options NA SEB/PW • EBACC uptake following the To increase the number of students who are entered for
number of students entering and Evening Feb options process the EBACC qualification. To increase the number of
achieving the EBACC qualification. To 2022 students achieving the EBACC qualification in line with
include: the governments EBACC ambition
• Specific pathways for bespoke
students for options cohort 2022• Objective 2. Develop, implement and embed a consistent approach to our wider curriculum particularly oracy, literacy, numeracy and SEND
Why action is needed: There is no consistent approach to delivering the wider curriculum which includes literacy, oracy, numeracy and support for SEND. A coherent plan is required to
ensure that the wider curriculum is being taught as explicitly as subject specific knowledge and skills.
What we plan to do When we Resource & Who will take Monitoring & evaluation What we aim to achieve
expect things training needs the lead arrangements
to be done by including
costings
Agree a literacy and oracy plan that July 2021 Printing costs ET • Review week to monitor A consistent approach to developing students’ literacy,
outlines our wider curriculum: for literacy • Evaluation following review oracy and reading across all subject areas within the
mat week to plan next steps Academy. The teaching of literacy, knowledge and skills
• Literacy Mat/literacy check is equal in all subject areas
• Language for Learning
• Oracy (SHAPE)
• Strategies to develop reading
Deliver wider curriculum plan via a CPD September CPD session ET, GB, OW • Review week to monitor To upskill staff so that they have the strategies and
session to staff and upskill them with 2021 for staff. and RC the initial input and identify resources to successfully deliver the literacy strategies.
relevant strategies and outline Delivered next steps To ensure that students are receiving a consistent diet of
expectations internally • Student voice to outline knowledge, skills and literacy in all subject areas across
levels of consistency
the Academy
• Literacy Mat/literacy check
• Language for Learning
• Oracy (SHAPE)
• Strategies to develop reading
Create a reading intervention programme September NA ET and GB • Reading age data analysis An intervention programme to support students with
for students in Years 7-10 who have a 2021 • Internal data analysis low reading ages in years 9 and 10
reading age that is 2 years or greater from
their chronological age
Launch a subject specific SEND support TBC CPD session AM • AM to QA all subject plans Subject areas to have specific strategies to support
plan for all subject areas. This will include delivered by • Review week students with SEND. Consistently use these strategies
how subjects are supporting SEND AM to outline • SEND M&E schedule during teaching to ensure that SEND students maintain
students in their subject areas. Subject the SEND pace with the curriculum
leaders need to: support plan
• Create their SEND support plan• Submit to AM for QA
• Share with teams
• QA during M&E and review
Add key literacy initiatives into the criteria September Assembly to ET/BM/DS and • Review of House Cup at the The formulation of the House Cup includes literacy
that goes towards the House Cup. These 2021 outline this to AF end of the academic year elements
will include: the students
• Number of words read tracked by
accelerated reader
• Number of library books taken out by
house
Review the wider curriculum termly and December NA ET • Review week monitoring Regular evaluation and review of literacy and SEND
add in actions accordingly 2021 • Student Voice initiatives. An opportunity to support subject areas
accordingly to achieve consistency
April 2022
EVT to conduct a review of all TBC NA ET • Review meeting To ensure the curriculum is resourced with reading
departmental reading material to ensure • Line management minutes material that is age appropriate. To ensure that reading
that this is in line with students is part of all subjects curriculum delivery
chronological age• Objective 3. Improve the progress of students in languages and Mathematics.
Why action is needed: 2019 progress measures indicate that progress in languages is -0.4 and progress in Mathematics is 0. Students don’t progress as well in Mathematics and Languages
compared to other areas of the Academy curriculum.
What we plan to do When we Resource & Who will take Monitoring & evaluation What we aim to achieve
expect things training needs the lead arrangements
to be done by including
costings
Following the Mathematics review, re- September NA NT (DC & EC) • QA the KS3 curriculum, A logically sequenced Mathematics curriculum that
write schemes of learning, delivery plans 2021 delivery plan and covers the National Curriculum. In addition, the
and assessments in Key Stages 3 and 4 assessments with SLE Mathematics curriculum offers appropriate challenge for
• QA the KS4 curriculum, our KS2 profile.
delivery plan and
assessments with SIP
Restructure the timetable and divide the September NA NT • Review weeks Following the disruption caused by the pandemic,
cohort into two groups to allow staff to 2021 • Maths internal M&E changing the timetable gives greater freedom for
teach multiple groups for examination • Data capture data teachers teaching multiple classes in examination groups
groups
Devise a system that enables us to gather September Curriculum DS/NT/GB • Curriculum plan QA via line Teacher assessments will be critical in ensuring that
an understanding of Year 6 student 2021 time in management teachers are aware of what students have mastered in
strengths and areas for development in primary KS2.
the absence of SATs schools for
DS/NT/GB
• Liaise with key primary feeder schools
and create a simple QLA that we can
use (complete the same for English)
NT, EC and DC to review and evaluate the December NA NT (DC & EC) • Line management meetings Periodic reviews to check the curriculum model is being
curriculum model and delivery plans 2021 • Subject leader meetings implemented consistently in all subject areas.
NT, EC and DC to review and evaluate the April 2022 NA NT (DC & EC) • Line management meetings Periodic reviews to check the curriculum model is being
curriculum model and delivery plans • Subject leader meetings implemented consistently in all subject areas.NT, EC and DC to review and evaluate the July 2022 NA NT (DC & EC) • Line management meetings Periodic reviews to check the curriculum model is being curriculum model and delivery plans • Subject leader meetings implemented consistently in all subject areas. Locate a high performing languages September NA SK • Line management meetings Subject leader support to gather an understanding of department and buddy up the subject 2021 to ensure meetings take other curriculum models and delivery plans. leader for support. Arrange 3 termly place meetings throughout the academic year Source support from a teaching school to Jan 2022 SLE support SK • Review report An external review to evaluate teaching, curriculum review the MFL Department £750 planning and lesson resourcing.
• Objective 4. Have a clear plan for the 2022 GCSE cohort to ensure they are best prepared for their GCSE examinations in May 2022.
Why action is needed: The disruption caused by COVID 19 has have a significant impact on the 2022 cohort. A clear plan needs to be in place to support their GCSE examination preparation.
What we plan to do When we Resource & Who will take Monitoring & evaluation What we aim to achieve
expect things training needs the lead arrangements
to be done by including
costings
Organise bespoke tutor support in English June 2021 NA CD, GB and NT • Impact reviewed after the Bespoke support in English and Mathematics for
and Mathematics during tutor time Year 10 assessments targeted students.
Organise the revision guide distribution June 2021 PP ring fenced AF • Review uptake when To offer revision guides for all students to help support
ahead of the normal planned time money for ordering with their end of Year 10 assessments.
(inclusive of purchase for PP students) revision
guides
Ensure revision support materials are June 2021 Revision CD • Form tutors to support the For Year 10 students to have an understanding of the
shared with students ahead of the end of material use of the revision most effective revision strategies ahead of their end of
Year 10 assessments. This will include: printing materials Year 10 assessments.
• Revision timetable
• Hints and tips for revision
Review the June performance of Year 10 July 2021 PW, CD, SLT • Data entry review Review the performance after the Year 10 PPEs and
assessments and make set changes and SLs identify the students in need of additional support.
accordingly
Purchase incentives for the students as a July 2021 £1000 PW • Monitor the student A set of incentives for students which are given out for
reward for improvements in performance performance in July, acknowledgement for good performance in July and
after assessment periods December and March improvement in performance in December and March.
(after assessment periods)
Review the performance of Year 11 after December PW, CD, SLT • Data entry review A comprehensive review of student performance after
each set of PPEs 2021 and and SLs each set of PPEs in December and March.
March 2022Launch the intervention timetable for September £400 CD and SLs • Data entry review after A bespoke intervention programme for students in all
students at the following times: 2021 each set of PPEs subjects.
• September – November (1st set of
PPEs)
• Jan – March (2nd set of PPEs)
• March – examinations
Review the PP strategic plan and spend Term 1 NA AF • SLT meeting minutes A frequent review to assess the impact our strategies
plan termly at the SLT strategic meeting are having on the progress of disadvantaged students.
Term 2
Term 3
Ensure that governors meetings Each NA HN/PW • Governors meeting A frequent review to assess the impact our strategies
specifically review a section of the spend Governors minutes are having on the progress of disadvantaged students.
plan at each governors meeting MeetingBroadening Horizons Academy Improvement Plan 2021-22
Objective 1. Implement work experience programme for Year 10 students.
Why action is needed: Year 10 Work Experience needs to be implemented to comply with Gatsby benchmark number 6.
What we plan to do When we Resource & Who will take Monitoring & evaluation What we aim to achieve
expect things training needs the lead arrangements
to be done by including
costings
Y10 students to have assembly to September N/A AH/AF Parental and Student feedback Students to be given initial information about Y10 work-
introduce/launch work-experience 2021 experience programme and what it will involve.
programme. Straw poll findings
Y10 students to take part in straw poll to September Printing of AH Obtain information on likelihood of students obtaining
ascertain interests in type of work 2021 straw poll placement in chosen field.
experience placement. slips.
AH to attend Entrust w/e portal training September Cost of AH AH AH to receive updated training on Entrust work
course refresher/update 2021 attending experience portal and requirements for how students
training will use the portal.
course.
Letter to be distributed to parents of Y10 End of N/A AH Students and parents to be provided with required
students. Letter to include student login September information in order to start looking for work experience
details for portal. 2021. placement.
Parent information evening to be held to October 2021 N/A AH/AF % attendance at meeting Parents to receive additional instructions on how to
provide parents with information on how assist their child in finding placement and can ask any
to support their child finding w/e questions they may have.
placement.Deadline for students to have found 31st January N/A AH % of students who have 100% of Y10 students to have signed-up on Entrust
placement and information uploaded onto 2022 placement agreed by deadline portal for work experience placement.
Entrust portal. Outstanding students to be
addressed.
Students to complete pre work- End of Computer AH QA of work/tasks completed by Students to have completed all tasks required prior to
experience tasks on Entrust portal. February 2022 rooms students. commencing w/e placement.
allocated to
Y10s.
Y10 Assembly to discuss logistics for March 2022 Theatre AH/AF Student feedback Y10 students to understand final requirements for
students when undertaking w/e booking attending their work experience placement.
placements.
Students to undertake w/e placement. TBC – April Form tutor AH/SLT/CA Monitoring of student Ensure that all students receive either phone call or visit
Checking via phone call or visit required. 2022? gain time attendance at placements from EDA staff member to their placement.
allocation (logistics tbc)
Students to complete post work- April 2022 Computer AH QA of work/tasks completed by Students to have completed w/e placement and
experience evaluation tasks on Entrust rooms students. performed evaluation as required.
portal. allocated to
Y10s.
Evaluation of work-experience scheme April/May N/A AH/CB/AF Evaluation of all aspects of Y10 Ascertaining adjustments and changes that need to be
and implementation. 2022 work experience programme made prior to delivering the programme to the next
and its implementation. cohort.Objective 2. Increase the % of students taking part in extra-curricular activities and educational visits. Increase the % of disadvantaged students accessing these opportunities.
Why action is needed: Current data indicates that at the moment 40% of students in the academy take part in extra-curricular activities. We would like to increase this percentage so as
many students as possible, including disadvantaged students, are receiving as broad a range of experiences as possible.
What we plan to do When we Resource & Who will take Monitoring & evaluation What we aim to achieve
expect things training needs the lead arrangements
to be done by including
costings
Publish directory of extra-curricular clubs Termly N/A AF Registers of students attending Ensure that all stakeholders have access to the
and educational visits on academy information relating to extra-curricular activities and
website September educational visits that take place
2021
January 2022
April 2022
Post hard-copy of directory home to Termly Printing & AF % of disadvantaged students Ensure all disadvantaged students are aware of
parents of disadvantaged students along postage costs taking part in activities opportunities to take part and are encouraged to do so.
with accompanying letter September
2021
January 2022
April 2022
Telephone contact with parents/carers of Throughout N/A AF & CA % of disadvantaged students Ensure that barriers to attending educational visits are
disadvantaged students where they have academic year taking part in educational visits removed and as many disadvantaged students as
not signed-up for educational visits possible attend visits that are open to them.
relevant to their child.Objective 3. To ensure that SMSC provision at Erasmus Darwin Academy can be evidenced as outstanding.
Why action is needed: There are many ‘pockets’ of good SMSC practice however the last audit took place nearly three years ago. By completing an audit of SMSC provision both inside
and outside of the classroom, clear foci for improvement will emerge which will allow targeted intervention. By students having outstanding SMSC provision, it broadens their horizons
and prepares them for life in Modern Britain.
What we plan to do When we Resource & Who will take Monitoring & evaluation What we aim to achieve
expect things training needs the lead arrangements
to be done by including
costings
Completion of SMSC audit that assesses Autumn Term n/a DSS, working Audit report submitted to SLT A report to identify strengths of SMSC and areas for
whole school ‘classroom based’ provision, 2021 alongside and Governors. development.
evidencing where SMSC is taught at the subject
present point. leaders To identify training needs.
Implementation of an action plan with Spring Term Subject Subject Student surveys Clear action plan for each subject, demonstrating ways
subject leaders that allows them to 2022 leaders time Leaders (where appropriate) there can be further embedding of
develop SMSC provision in their own alongside Action plans in place SMSC in classroom practice.
subject setting, with evidence that it has subject CPD
had an impact on students.
Review of action plan to ensure that Summer Term Subject Review of provision from each Review of actions implemented as well as ‘next steps’
objectives were met, which will then focus 2022 leaders subject area through subject for the following academic year.
subjects in SMSC provision for 2021/22. review, including lesson QA.Section C:
Culture and Ethos Academy Improvement Plan 2021-22
Objective 1. To continue to champion the EDA Way and EDA S.T.E.P.S across the Academy
Why action is needed: To ensure students strive towards demonstrating our values in all aspects of school, to ready them to make a valuable contribution to society.
What we plan to do When we Resource & Who will take Monitoring & evaluation What we aim to achieve
expect things training needs the lead arrangements
to be done by including
costings
Update the EDA Way document and share Sep 2021 Printing BM/ SEB Evaluation via staff voice Consistent approach to managing behaviour and
with all stakeholders - including staff CPD Behaviour incident logs applying sanctions across the academy.
on the application of the document. Staff time
Learning walks
Lesson observation
Relaunch (Fast Track Friday) and evaluate Sept 2021 Cost of SEB Evaluation via staff voice Raise the profile of the rewards process. Celebrate
the Olympic Reward system with specific rewards Student successes.
reference to KS4. Monitoring of Tutor input
Weekly communication with
Tutors/ Students
Plan and launch the House Cup, to include Sep 2021 Staff time SEB Reward entries. Students to display our values within their daily actions.
Olympic Rewards, sports house matches, Engagement, pride and healthy competition as part of
academic challenges and charitable Student voice. the House system.
events.
Develop and implement scripted Nov 2021 Staff time SEB CPD schedule Staff referencing the EDA STEPS and Academy values
conversations – referencing EDA STEPS - when discussing expectations with students.
to be used when discussing expectations Behaviour incident logs
with students.
Lesson observationPlan, organise and deliver an end-of-year July 2022 Cost of SEB Student voice Recognition of student achievement and promotion of
reward event for the Champion House. activity. the academy values.
Staff timeObjective 2. To further develop strategies to manage low-level classroom disruption.
Why action is needed: Students experience varying strategies in terms of managing behaviour and applying sanctions.
What we plan to do When we Resource & Who will take Monitoring & evaluation What we aim to achieve
expect things training needs the lead arrangements
to be done by including
costings
Regular culture and Ethos CPD scheduled Sep 2021 Staff time SEB CPD schedule Consistent approach to managing low-level behaviour
during academic year, to address low-level and applying sanctions across the academy.
behaviour management strategies. Evaluation via staff voice
Behaviour incident logs
Lesson observation
SL to interpret and determine actions Sep 2021 Staff time SEB Meeting minutes Timely intervention for Students not meeting
from the weekly behaviour analysis. expectations.
Subject Leads Behaviour incident logs
Support/ CPD for Staff to deal with challenging
SLT Learning walks behaviour.
Lesson observation
Fortnightly line management meetings to Sep 2021 Staff time SEB Meeting minutes Subject leaders driving the consistent application of
include agenda item on behaviour academy policy.
management as standing item addressing Subject Leads Behaviour incident logs
the analysis and challenging the action Patterns of behaviour can be identified.
SLT Learning walks
taken.
Lesson observation
Develop and implement scripted Nov 2021 Staff time SEB CPD schedule Reduction in Level 1 behaviour incidents.
conversations – referencing Academy
rules - to be used when addressing Behaviour incident logs
classroom disruption.
Lesson observationDevelop and deliver strategies for high- Dec 2021 Staff time SEB CPD schedule Reduction in behaviour incidents for LPA/MPA students.
quality scaffolding of work within lessons,
to ensure all students can access and Behaviour incident logs
engage.
Lesson observation
Review the implementation of scripted March 2022 Staff time BM Staff voice Further develop and refine the scripted conversations.
conversations when addressing classroom
disruption. Subject leader feedback
Behaviour incident logs
Evaluate the implementation of parental Dec 2021 Staff time SEB Staff voice Review the implementation of parental calls for lesson
calls for lesson removals. removals.
Staff CPD on parental contact following Oct 2021 Staff time SEB CPD schedule Greater parental awareness of, and engagement in
lesson removals. supporting, student behaviour.
HP’s Evaluation via staff voice
Behaviour incident logsObjective 3. To ensure the recording of Behaviour/pastoral incidents/interactions are accurate and monitored
Why action is needed: Teaching staff record all incidents that occur to allow for timely intervention
What we plan to do When we Resource & Who will take Monitoring & evaluation What we aim to achieve
expect things training needs the lead arrangements
to be done by including
costings
Provide CPD for Staff to ensure that the September Staff time SEB/ MC Review of the incidents/ An accurate picture of any challenging behaviours that
system is being used effectively in the 2021 analysis of the behaviour data. allow for timely interventions where necessary.
Autumn Term.
Review the limitations of the current October 2021 Staff time SEB/ MC/ GH Staff voice (working party) Evaluation of the systems available along with the
system. Determine what we need from a
system.
Research the various systems available to December Staff time SEB/ MC/ GH Staff voice Identification of a system that will meet the Academy
determine the most appropriate. 2021 needs.
Staff CPD provided to allow for launch in September Staff time SEB/ GH/ MC Staff voice Consistent approach to recording of behaviour incidents.
September 2022. 2022
Behaviour Data analysis. Timely interventions for both staff (CPD) and students.Objective 4. To develop the way Myconcern (electronic recording system) is used so that additional staff can view/record as appropriate
Why action is needed:
What we plan to do When we Resource & Who will take Monitoring & evaluation What we aim to achieve
expect things training needs the lead arrangements
to be done by including
costings
To train all staff on using myconcern September Time – CPD CB Evaluate impact of training All staff able to use myconcern to report safeguarding
2021 time concerns.
Audit what system would be best placed September Time for CB/SEB Evaluation to be conducted at Pastoral/earliest help concerns are flagged with
to log pastoral concerns/contact with 2021 discussions pastoral meetings. appropriate intervention and logged all on one system.
external agencies. and audit
Allow HPs to access, be able to view and September Time for CB/AM Evaluation to be conducted at For HPs to have more of an up to date overview of what
log pastoral concerns and external agency 2021 training on safeguarding meetings/pastoral is happening with students in their house.
contact CPOMS meetings and at SLT business
meetings.
Audit what system would be best placed December Time for CB/AF/AM Evaluation to be conducted at For there to be a centralised system that pastoral and
to log SEND interventions/EHC plans. 2021 discussions line management meetings. safeguarding can access to view the SEN provision for
and audit vulnerable students.
Allow SEN staff access to log and view February 2021 Time for CB/AF/AM Evaluation to be conducted at For HPs/DSLs to have more of an up to date overview of
SEND area of students profile. training on line management meetings. what is happening with students in their house.
CPOMSDeveloping Staff Academy Improvement Plan 2021-22
Objective 1. CPD provides varied pathways for all staff with clear links to Appraisal.
Why action is needed: A consistent layered approach to CPD for all staff. Appraisal for Teaching Staff requires further personalisation linked to own areas for improvement.
Appraisal for Associate Staff requires links to the Academy priorities with meaningful/ personal objectives.
What we plan to do When we Resource & Who will take Monitoring & evaluation What we aim to achieve
expect things training needs the lead arrangements
to be done by including
costings
Update training pathways for Teaching September Reprographic SEB CPD Evaluations – Google form CPD allows staff to improve all aspects of their role with
Staff including the following sessions: 2021 costs each term a clear impact on the quality of teaching/ leadership and
the outcomes achieved.
• Career Point CPD
• Subject CPD (with clear
objectives and clear direction) Cost of Career Feedback/ impact statements
• Culture & Ethos CPD – Behaviour Point CPD following CPD provision
Training
• Wider Curriculum CPD
• RAP CPD
• TLC (Specific focus on Pedagogy)
• Personalised CPD (Aimed at
developing individuals own areas
of development)
Additional CPD to include:
• IRIS training
• Appraisal Training for Appraisers
• RAP meetings to be in association
with SLT review of data.Training pathways for Associate Staff to September Cost of CPD SEB/ FS CPD allows staff to improve all aspects of their role with
include: 2021 provision a clear impact on the effectiveness and efficiency of the
Academy systems.
• Academy CPD (safeguarding etc)
• Role Specific CPD/ Specialist CPD
(E.g LSA/ Finance/ Kitchen/ Site
etc)
• Personalised CPD (E.g Middle
Leadership CPD)
Relaunch the Appraisal system to ensure September Reprographic SEB Review of Objectives set (SEB/ All staff are involved in shaping their own performance
that all teachers identify meaningful 2021 costs FS) management/ appraisal. They are clear about what they
objectives linked to Monitoring & need to achieve and the actions they need to take to do
Evaluation findings/ Teacher Standards. so.
Relaunch the Appraisal system to ensure September Professional SEB/ FS Mid point review (March) As a result, the performance of all individuals improves.
that all Staff identify meaningful 2021 portfolios
objectives linked to their role and the
Academy Priorities. Final review (September 2021)
Reprographic
costsObjective 2. Establish a clear succession plan for key strategic responsibilities (T&L, Curriculum and Sixth Form)
Why action is needed: The current senior team only have experience of one strategic area. In order to create a healthy succession plan, changes need to be made individual strategic
responsibilities from September 2021.
What we plan to do When we Resource & Who will take Monitoring & evaluation What we aim to achieve
expect things training needs the lead arrangements
to be done by including
costings
Restructure the strategic responsibilities June 2021 NA PW SLT line management meetings Members of the senior team have experience and
within the Senior Leadership Team understanding of more than one strategic responsibility
Performance management
review
Arrange external visits to other schools to June/July NA PW, SEB, RC SLT line management meetings For those leaders who are leading on new strategic areas
gather information on the leadership and 2021 and BM to gather an understanding of how this currently works
management from current leaders of in another setting. To develop their knowledge and
these strategic areas understanding
Arrange a visit from Holly Hartley to meet June 16th 2021 £600 PW Senior Team Meetings For each Senior Leader to have external support with
with all strategic leads for a coaching Holly whereby they can confidentially discuss leadership
meeting. Discuss plan for academic year and management and the challenges they may face
2021-2022
Re-establish the joint SLT bespoke CPD July 2021 £1500 PW/SEB Senior Team Meetings Create bespoke professional development training for
programme with CTA facilitated by an the Senior Leadership Team which focuses on improving
external Head Heather Phillips middle leadership
PW to meet with all strategic SLT Leads Half termly NA PW Meeting Minutes PW to have a clear oversight of all strategic areas and to
every half term to review strategic meetings offer challenge and support where appropriate
responsibilities throughout
2021-2022Ensure the SLT receive termly bespoke 29/11/2021 £1000 RC Session reviews To continue to invest and develop the SLT with regard to
CPD from Heather Phillips which has a leadership training and development
clear focus on leadership development 31/1/2022
14/3/2022
27/6/2022
Ensure there is a clear meeting cycle for Ongoing £750 PW Session Reviews Clear forums for the different types of school planning.
the senior team which includes: Termly away days (x3) to allow for long term planning
and evaluative discussion. Weekly strategic and business
• Termly away days for planning, meetings to allow for ongoing strategic and operational
evaluation and long term vision
discussions
• Weekly strategic and business
meetingsObjective 3. To further improve staff wellbeing and resilience.
Why Action Is Needed: Staffing is the most important resource in any school. In order to provide the best possible education for our young people we need our staff to feel happy, positive,
cared for, motivated and equipped to do their jobs to the best of their ability. Furthermore, in the current educational climate, retention is just as important as recruitment (if not more
important).
What we plan to do When we Resource & training needs incl. Who will Monitoring & evaluation What we aim to achieve
expect things costs take the arrangements
to be done by lead
Publish the Staff Wellbeing Directory, which End of None PW SLT to discuss and ratify Raised awareness, transparency and
documents all of our wellbeing initiatives. November before it is published to accountability with regards to the way in which
2021 staff we care for and develop and staff.
Publish a timeline of implementation to run End of None PW/NT Reviewed at different Clarity about when certain initiatives/services
alongside the directory to show when and November points throughout the can be accessed
how new initiatives will be implemented 2021 year in SLT meetings
Implement initiatives according to the June 2022 Some financial costs associated PW/NT Reviewed at different Staff benefit from wellbeing initiatives
timeline with running some wellbeing points throughout the
sessions and purchasing key year in SLT meetings
items.
Training need for new Mental
Health Champion
Write a Staff Wellbeing Policy which has January 2022 None PW/NT Reviewed by SLT and Raised awareness, transparency, accountability
synergy with the Staff Wellbeing Directory governors as part as Policy and consistency with regards to the way in
Review cycle which we care for and develop staff.
Formally review the timeline of July 2022 None PW SLT meeting Assessment of which initiatives have been
implementation to assess which initiatives implemented and which need rolling over to
have been successfully implemented. next academic yearEngaging with the
Community – 2021/22 Academy Improvement Plan 2021-22
Objective 1. To create more collaborative opportunities with primary schools.
Why action is needed: Current events mean that SATS are cancelled, withholding key data about students. In addition to this, preparation for EDA to become part of a MAT.
What we plan to do When we Resource & Who will take Monitoring & evaluation What we aim to achieve
expect things training needs the lead arrangements
to be done by including
costings
Safe transfer of all files from primary to End of Sep DSS – Level 2 DSS/CB Safe transfer of files. Where Ensuring that we have evidence of students name and
EDA. 2021 Safeguarding files are online, print outs of are fully aware of past concerns so we can actively
trained to any relevant information. support them.
safely handle
SG files.
Communication
regarding the
process to
Primary staff
well in
advance.
GL Assessments and Accelerated Reader Sep 2021 Cost of GL PW/NL All students complete the test GL assessments will be our foundation point as to how a
assessments student performs and will allow us to correlate the
teacher assessment given in the summer.
Greater ‘cross phase’ teaching, involving Feb 2022 Timetabling DSS, with Teaching takes place, primary Continued high level of 1st preference choices.
staff from EDA delivering specialist sessions capacity, support from school feedback.
to primary students in schools that are on creation of rota PW Greater levels of collaboration between EDA and key
the MAT Journey. to ensure that primary schools.staff are ‘ring
fenced’
Embeddding of our Summer School July 2022 (Sep Staffing plus DSS Event takes place. Feedback via Ensure as many new starters at EDA are settled and
programme as part of our admissions offer. 2021 potential visit student and parental aware of our routines and procedures by September.
25th July – 29th July 2022 onwards) costs. questionnaire.Objective 2. Opportunities for the Academy to play a greater role in the local community, following on from the success of 2019.
Why action is needed: We seek to create further opportunities for both visitors coming into the Academy and opportunities for students to directly get involved with the local community.
What we plan to do When we Resource & Who will take Monitoring & evaluation What we aim to achieve
expect things training needs the lead arrangements
to be done by including
costings
Introduction of a new support group – October 2021 Launch to DSS Uptake from Y7 parents and A core team of parental and staff volunteers that
‘Friends of EDA events’ – consisting of staff/parents staff promote the Academy with the view to raising awareness
voluntary staff, alumni and parents. of the school in the local area, as well as to fundraise.
Review of Parent Forum model March 2022 Survey DSS Feedback from current To ensure that our parental voice model is fit for purpose,
prepared parents with changes where appropriate.
EDA Quiz night, organised by Friends of March 2022 Contract with DSS Uptake from community An opportunity for the community to visit the school. To
EDA. This will be a wider event that will be local fish and allow selected students access to develop their own
publicly advertised. chip shop – communication skills with members of the public in a safe
arrangements environment.
for site to
remain open
EDA Christmas Market, organised by Sixth Dec 2021 Budget for DSS Uptake from our own student An opportunity for the community to visit the school. To
Form students. This will be open to EDA stalls – time in and community members. allow selected students access to develop their own
students plus potentially families of local tutor/tutorials communication skills with members of the public in a safe
feeder schools as restrictions permit. for our Sixth environment.
Form to plan
for the event.
Year 5 Curriculum offer – increased September Commitment AL/SK/EJC/LW/ Engagement with primary. % For EDA to be recognised as committed to developing all
opportunities to ensure that all subjects 2021 from EDA and MF, supported uptake from Burntwood students who live in the local area, regardless of chosen
offered in Y7 are working collaboratively local primary by DSS schools who subsequently secondary school; taking on our role as a responsible
with local Burntwood students staff then choose EDA as a ‘first stakeholder in the local community.
choice’ applicant.The Academy to lead and collaborate with May 2022 Registration NMT, supported Participation from the For our stakeholders to understand the importance of
other schools as part of the national by DSS stakeholders at the Academy. recycling products where possible and to develop our
‘Great Big School Clean’, which will involve students into global citizens, who take responsibility for
community clean up. their actions.
EDA representation at ‘Birmingham Pride’ May 2022 Collaboration DSS, LW and Uptake from student body in Our school works collaboratively with another local
with CTA and ‘Fun Club’ getting involved in community school in maintaining a unified stance on LGBT issues,
other students representatives initiatives. which will improve wellbeing both inside the school and
/ cost of the wider community.
minibusFacilitating Learning
and Progress Academy Improvement Plan 2021-22
Objective 1. To develop a consistent approach to learning environment in lessons.
Why action is needed: A consistent approach to classroom routines is required.
Resource &
When we
training needs Who will take Monitoring & evaluation
What we plan to do expect things What we aim to achieve
including the lead arrangements
to be done by
costings
The learning intentions are clear and measurable for all
To ensure all learning environments are lessons.
purposeful.
To further embed the EDA Teaching &
Learning Strategy: A consistent approach to routines ensures that the
learning environment is always calm and orderly
• Consistent use of the Academy
template
• Taught language of learning/
literacy techniques (including Students are able to recall prior knowledge improving
oracy) literacy marking September their knowledge and understanding
RC/ML
• Learning starts in 60 seconds 2021
(Retrieval practice)
• Frequent, meaningful application
opportunities (red pen response) Students are provided with opportunities to ‘apply’ their
• Teach to the top – scaffold down knowledge preparing them for formative and summative
• AFL strategies with impact to Replace red
Review Week assessments.
include ‘Live Feedback’ pens
‘On call’ patrol
ML to plan termly quality assurance
activities that review current practice Student voice Students are challenged to ‘Think Hard’ every lesson.
within their department based on whole
school and department priorities.All students are able to access the work regardless of
ability.
All students are provided with meaningful feedback.
All students improve their literacy skills in all lessons.
ML time Line management meetings.
Standardisation of QA activitiesObjective 2. To further develop teachers’ pedagogical knowledge.
Why action is needed: To ensure teaching is evidence informed.
When we expect Resource &
Who will take Monitoring & evaluation
What we plan to do things to be done training What we aim to achieve
the lead arrangements
by needs
Introduce T&L Research Group, members
CPD Evaluations Teachers pedagogical knowledge for subject content
of which will lead on TLC sessions and Subject CPD
September 2021 RC improves and the consistency in delivery of key
create Inquiry Questions for other time Review Week findings concepts is increased.
members of staff to work on.
Further develop TLC sessions so staff CPD Evaluations
work collaboratively on inquiry
questions. Create a bank of resources September 2021 Subject CPD RC Review Week Findings
and research for all staff to use in order
to work on IQ. Line management minutes
Subject Leaders continue to plan Subject CPD Evaluations Teachers reflect on their own practice and make
CPD to include sessions on Subject September 2021 Repro costs RC
improvements based on the strategies provided.
specific pedagogy. Review Week findings
Scrutiny of the resources
Create a shared bank of resources and IRIS costs available and the staff access Staff have access to best practice for various areas of
research to be used to support evidence September 2022 RC to these.
Time pedagogy.
informed teaching.
Review Week findingsObjective 3. To introduce and develop ECT programme.
Why action is needed: To ensure ECT provision links to the Early Career Framework.
When we expect Resource &
Who will take Monitoring & evaluation
What we plan to do things to be done training What we aim to achieve
the lead arrangements
by needs
Timetable ECT Evaluations
Establish ECT Professional Tutor role. September 2021 OW Greater support for Early Career Teachers.
hours.
Review Week findings
ECT Evaluations
Introduce JTTS programme to support Ensure professional development for ECTs is
September 2021 Time - ECTs RC Review Week/obs Findings
ECTs’ professional development. appropriate and
Line management minutes
Ensure mentor meetings and completion ECT Evaluations
Time – ECTs,
of reviews are manageable and useful for September 2021 RC ECTs are not required to do unnecessary extra work.
ECPT & IT Review Week/obs findings
ECTs.Sixth Form
Academy Improvement Plan 2021-22
Objective 1: Further develop a high quality work experience programme for students to participate in during their time in the Sixth Form
Why action is needed: to fulfil the 16-19 programmes of study requirement
What we plan to do When we Resource & Who will take Monitoring & evaluation What we aim to achieve
expect things training needs the lead arrangements
to be done by including
costings
Discuss with work-ex providers, when it September Time BM/CB/AH Evaluate the practicality and For students to participate in work experience
would be feasible to conduct work 2021 timescale
experience
Re-launch Work Experience with students September Time BM/CB/AH Evaluate student feedback Students to complete 1 week of work experience
2021
Ensure students have placements secured December Time/Work ex BM/CB/AH/SJS SJS to complete weekly check- All students to be placed
2021 provider ups to monitor progress of
platform placements being foundObjective 2: Further develop the Sixth Form scholar award
Why action is needed: to combine all the non-qualification activity students complete into one portfolio, where their additional contributions will be validated.
What we plan to do When we Resource & Who will take Monitoring & evaluation What we aim to achieve
expect things training needs the lead arrangements
to be done by including
costings
Launch the Award to new Year 12 September NA BM SJS and BM will evaluate To encourage students to demonstrate the academy
students 2021 participation and follow up with values, compile evidence for personal statements and to
those that have not signed up give back to the academy
Review the Award with Year 13 students to the award.
Monitor and Log all aspects of the award October 2021 NA BM/SJS BM to review suitability of To encourage students to extend their knowledge by
activities completed completing wider reading in a related topic to their
February 2022 studies or in the field for which they have an interest, to
SJS will monitor the regular give something back to the academy, supporting
May 2022 attendance at volunteering younger students, whilst playing to the Sixth Formers
strengths. In addition to developing their leadership
skills and to demonstrate the academy values, compile
evidence for personal statements and to give back to the
academy.
Present successful students with their June 2022 Certificates/ BM Monitor the success rates and Students to have a certificate which demonstrates all
Awards recognition participation rates non-qualification activity completed during their time in
Sixth Form.Objective 3: Further develop the vocational curriculum offer
Why action is needed: to combine all the non-qualification activity students complete into one portfolio, where their additional contributions will be validated.
What we plan to do When we Resource & Who will take Monitoring & evaluation What we aim to achieve
expect things training needs the lead arrangements
to be done by including
costings
Identify and research appropriate January 2022 N/A BM BM to provide list of Clear understanding of the vocational qualifications that
vocational qualifications that contribute qualifications to SLT for we are able to deliver.
towards performance measures from discussion and decision on
2022. whether to deliver.
Plan for the delivery of relevant July 2022 Exam board BM/SL’s Relevant subject leads to attend Appropriate courses that can be delivered effectively
qualifications ready for September 2022. CPD exam board CPD. from September 2022.
Time for SL’s Delivery plan and curriculum
overview produced.You can also read
