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Strategic Improvement Plan 2021-2024
Schofields Public School 3046
Page 1 of 8 Schofields Public School (3046) -2021-2024 Printed on: 1 April, 2021School vision and context
School vision statement School context
We are committed to providing high quality education in a nurturing, inclusive and Schofields Public School is located in the North West growth area of Sydney. The
innovative learning environment; so that all students continually improve and are active community is growing rapidly and enrolments are increasing. The enrolment for the start of
participants in their learning and inspired to be their best. 2021 is 858 with 65% of students from a non-English speaking background. The school
enjoys strong support from parents, families and the local community. Our teachers are
committed to providing high quality education in a nurturing, inclusive and innovative
learning environment so that all students are active participants in their learning and
inspired to be their best.
The school has recently had a major upgrade to facilities for staff and students. The new
facilities feature shared collaborative learning spaces for students and staff including three
learning spaces to cater for students with additional needs. A collaborative team teaching
approach is central to our plans to build high collective teacher efficacy.
Parents have indicated they value for their children: a love of learning, care and respect for
self and others, high standards, the pursuit of excellence and fairness and social justice.
Through our situational analysis, we have identified a need to use data driven and evidence
based practices that ensure all students have access to engaging learning that is
responsive to their needs. Further work will need to occur around how teachers can
collaboratively plan and deliver quality differentiated instruction to students to ensure our
students become confident, creative, collaborative and informed citizens. The growing
student population requires us to proactively plan to ensure students have a positive sense
of belonging and wellbeing. Through the NAPLAN gap analysis, the school has identified
system-negotiated target areas in Reading and Numeracy.
Page 2 of 8 Schofields Public School (3046) -2021-2024 Printed on: 1 April, 2021Strategic Direction 1: Student growth and attainment
Purpose Initiatives Success criteria for this strategic direction
To maximise student learning outcomes in reading and Reading School data shows that student progress and
numeracy and to build strong foundations for academic achievement is greater than students at statistically similar
success, we will further develop and refine data and In Reading, we will embed sustainable whole school schools on external measures, and this is consistent with
research driven teaching practices that are responsive to processes for collecting and analysing data to inform high strong student progress and achievement on internal
the learning needs of individual students. quality literacy classroom practice. The evaluation of this measures. Progress and achievement of equity groups
data will regularly be used to: within a school is equivalent to the progress and
achievement of all students in the school.
Improvement measures • design teaching sequences that show a deep
knowledge and understanding of the English A whole school approach ensures the most effective
Target year: 2022
syllabus evidence-based teaching methods optimise learning
progress for all students, across the full range of abilities.
A minimum of 39.4% of Year 3 and 5 students achieve in • select teaching strategies in relation to student
Teachers employ evidence-based effective teaching
the top two bands in NAPLAN numeracy. learning needs
strategies. Effective methods are identified, promoted and
Target year: 2023 • create assessment schedules reflective of scope and modelled, and students' learning improvement is
sequence with embedded formative and summative monitored, demonstrating growth.
A minimum of 60.7% of students achieve expected growth tasks
in NAPLAN numeracy. All lessons are systematically planned as part of a
• assess the impact of the implemented strategies on coherent program that has been collaboratively designed.
student learning Accommodations and adjustments are made to suit needs
Target year: 2022
• determine teacher professional learning and school as they arise. Lesson planning references student
A minimum of 45.3% of Year 3 and 5 students achieve in resourcing. information including progress and achievement data,
the top two bands in NAPLAN reading. curriculum requirements, and student feedback, and
Numeracy provides continuous improvement for all students, across
Target year: 2023 the full range of abilities.
In Numeracy, we will embed sustainable whole school
A minimum of 65.1% of students achieve expected growth processes for collecting and analysing data to inform high
in NAPLAN reading. quality numeracy classroom practice. The evaluation of
this data will regularly be used to:
Evaluation plan for this strategic direction
Question: To what extent has our data and research
• design teaching sequences that show a deep
driven teaching practices demonstrated impact and
knowledge and understanding of the Mathematics
improvement of student outcomes in reading and
syllabus
numeracy?
• select teaching strategies in relation to student
learning needs Data: Our primary source of data will be NAPLAN.
• create assessment schedules reflective of scope and Additional sources of data will be:
sequence with embedded formative and summative
tasks • Planning Literacy and Numeracy Tool (PLAN2) - in
• assess the impact of the implemented strategies on particular understanding texts for reading and
student learning quantifying numbers for numeracy
• determine teacher professional learning and school • Check-in assessments
resourcing. • Progressive Achievement Tests
• student work samples
Page 3 of 8 Schofields Public School (3046) -2021-2024 Printed on: 1 April, 2021Strategic Direction 1: Student growth and attainment
Evaluation plan for this strategic direction
• Learning Support Team data
• document review - teaching and learning programs.
Analysis: Analyse the data to determine the extent to
which the purpose has been achieved.
Implications: What are the implications? Future
directions and next steps.
Page 4 of 8 Schofields Public School (3046) -2021-2024 Printed on: 1 April, 2021Strategic Direction 2: High Impact Teaching
Purpose Initiatives Success criteria for this strategic direction
To ensure teachers demonstrate deep curriculum The whole school community demonstrates aspirational
knowledge, evidence based practice and excellence in Collaborative inquiry and collective efficacy expectations of learning progress and achievement for all
the art of teaching. To create a stimulating and engaging students, and is committed to the pursuit of excellence.
learning environment, through knowing our students, how Embed a culture where What Works Best (WWB) is at the
they learn and the significance of the learning, to ensure centre of our school plan. When considering the WWB Effective partnerships in learning with parents and
our students become confident, collaborative, creative themes and alignment with the SEF, our focus areas will students mean students are motivated to deliver their best
and informed global citizens. be: and continually improve.
• use of data to inform practice The learning goals for students are informed by analysis
Improvement measures of internal and external student progress and
• ensure effective strategies and processes for data achievement data. Progress towards goals is monitored
Target year: 2024 analysis and reflection are used for responsive through collection of quality, valid and reliable data.
curriculum delivery Reporting on school performance is based on valid and
A minimum of 53% (state mean) of students who feel
• teacher professional learning in data analysis and reliable data and analysis.
challenged and confident of their skills in English and
Mathematics. data use in teaching for all staff
Teachers clearly understand, develop and apply a full
• review and adapt practice to ensure reliable range of assessment strategies- assessment for learning,
Target year: 2023
formative and summative assessment tasks are used assessment as learning and assessment of learning - in
to analyse student progress, evaluate growth over determining teaching directions, monitoring and assessing
School Excellence Framework Measure
time and report student achievement student progress and achievement, and reflecting on
• Teaching: Data skills and use: data use in teaching teaching effectiveness.
• collaboration
and data use in planning validated at Sustaining and
Growing The school uses embedded and explicit systems that
• colleagues work in partnership to achieve shared facilitate professional dialogue, collaboration, classroom
• Teaching: Learning and development: collaborative collaboration goals observation, the modelling of effective practice and the
practice and feedback and expertise and innovation • dedicate time throughout the school year for provision of specific and timely feedback between
validated at excelling colleagues to work on planning, developing and teachers. This drives ongoing, school-wide improvement
refining teaching and learning programs in teaching practice and student results.
• Learning Domain: Learning culture: High
expectations and attendance validated as excelling
• high expectations The leadership team establishes a professional learning
community which is focused on continuous improvement
Target year: 2024
• engage with parents and carers to encourage them of teaching and learning.
25% increase in teachers demonstrating high quality to hold high expectations of their children
Teaching staff demonstrate and share their expertise
teaching as measured by What Works Best themes • consistently challenge all students to learn new within their school and with other schools. All teachers
things. have expert contemporary content knowledge and deploy
Target year: 2024
effective teaching strategies. The school trials innovative
Learning walk observation data indicates that staff are practices and has processes in place to evaluate, refine
Student centred learning and scale success.
collaborating in the act of teaching 50% of the time in
purpose built facilities. Embed a learning culture that enables students to create, The school uses systematic and reliable assessment
receive feedback and achieve their learning goals. information to evaluate student learning over time and
implements changes in teaching that lead to measurable
• High impact teacher professional learning on the use
improvement.
of literacy and numeracy progressions to personalise
learning and understanding.
Page 5 of 8 Schofields Public School (3046) -2021-2024 Printed on: 1 April, 2021Strategic Direction 2: High Impact Teaching
Initiatives Evaluation plan for this strategic direction
• Expertly use student assessment data to reflect on Questions: What has been the impact of a collaborative
teaching effectiveness through consistent teacher inquiry approach to pedagogical improvement? How have
judgement and provide individualised explicit our targeted programs impacted student progress? Are
differentiated and responsive learning opportunities. our teaching and learning programs engaging students?
• Embed and use professional learning models to build
Data:
teacher capabilities and collective pedagogical
practice. • Tell Them From Me surveys
• Expertly utilise teaching and learning practices that • focus groups
are real world relevant and, foster and facilitate
student ownership and agency. • What Works Best walk throughs
• School Excellence Framework- Self assessment
surveys
• Individual Education Plans
• PLAN2
• internal assessment data
• Check-in assessments
• Performance and Development Plans
• High Impact Professional Learning framework
• NAPLAN
• Nationally Consistent Collection of Data.
Analysis: Analyse the data to determine the extent to
which the purpose has been achieved.
Implications: What are the implications? Future
directions and next steps.
Page 6 of 8 Schofields Public School (3046) -2021-2024 Printed on: 1 April, 2021Strategic Direction 3: Connect, Succeed, Thrive
Purpose Initiatives Success criteria for this strategic direction
To create a positive learning culture where all students Positive, respectful relationships are evident and
and staff, connect, succeed and thrive in all settings all Inclusion and Wellbeing widespread among students and staff and promote
the time. student wellbeing to ensure optimum conditions for
Embed a whole-school approach to student wellbeing and student learning across the whole school.
engagement where there is a collective responsibility for
Improvement measures student learning and success. Teachers, parents and the community work together to
support consistent and systematic processes that ensure
Target year: 2024 • Review current wellbeing processes, including student absences do not impact on learning outcomes.
Positive Behaviour for Learning and their levels of
Increase student participation in extracurricular activities alignment with the data from the Wellbeing The school has implemented evidence based change to
to at or above the state mean (55%) as measured by the Framework Self-assessment findings to establish whole school practices, resulting in measurable
Tell Them From Me survey. focus areas around whole-school wellbeing reform. improvements in wellbeing and engagement to support
• Embed differentiated and system-negotiated targeted learning.
Target year: 2022
support for wellbeing and engagement into practice
Increase the proportion of students reporting a positive (teaching programs, behaviour systems, intervention
sense of wellbeing to 93.8%. and adjustment) ensuring strategies are regularly Evaluation plan for this strategic direction
reviewed.
Target year: 2022 Question: How can the school determine that its systems
• Implement the Smiling Mind initiative.
and processes for enhancing student wellbeing and
A minimum of 84% of students attend school 90% of the • Establish systems and procedures to ensure support engagement have been successful?
time or more. class students, staff and families are fully included in
all aspects of school life. Data:
• Build a culture where new students and families feel • Wellbeing Framework Self-assessment pre and post
a strong sense of belonging. data
• Communicate frequently with all parents and • Personalised Learning Pathways
caregivers about the importance of regular school
attendance. • Individual Education Plans
• Personal attendance plans
• incident reports
• suspension data
• Positive Behaviour for Learning data
• Learning Support Team data
• extra-curricular group data
• Tell Them From Me - Student wellbeing, family
satisfaction
• attendance records
• focus groups.
Page 7 of 8 Schofields Public School (3046) -2021-2024 Printed on: 1 April, 2021Strategic Direction 3: Connect, Succeed, Thrive
Evaluation plan for this strategic direction
Analysis: Analyse the data to determine the extent to
which the purpose has been achieved.
Implications: What are the implications? Future
directions and next steps.
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