Curriculum and Standards subcommittee Tuesday April 28th

Our last meeting covered a whole medley of topics, ranging from Special Educational Needs, through Curriculum developments, down to Cheerleading! Mrs Jessop came to talk us through the rapid development of SEN provision that has been taking place since she arrived at the school in the Autumn. We have had to write new policies and make new information available on the website for parents to see. Mrs Jessop has created provision maps, trained staff, and developed a whole system to ensure that all pupils get the education they need and deserve. She meets with teachers and teaching assistants and holds regular coffee mornings so that the parents of SEN children can meet and discuss issues in a relaxed environment. The views of both parents and children are canvassed and considered.

It is clear that all her hard work has resulted in improved achievement and progress.Our Spring Term Progress data shows that 85% of SEN pupils are making expected or accelerated progress in Reading, 92% in Writing and 85% in Maths. Accelerated progress can be seen in Reading (50%), and Maths (70%).

Of course Mrs Jessop is central to our provision but our children make progress because the teachers and teaching assistants are all involved in their SEN program. Some specialist provisions are made outside the classroom but SEN work is done on a more constant basis in the class. All staff are responsible for the day to day education and support needed to create confidence and success for those who need extra help.

As a school we hope that all children will achieve to their highest ability and be the best they can possibly be. SEN provision is an important part of this. We are fortunate to have Mrs Jessop to help us in this.

The new curriculum is very challenging, with its higher expectations of what the children should achieve. Mrs Comer is meeting with parents on Monday 11^th May to explain the coming changes.

Other exciting developments, possibly more exciting, are the planned trip to the Globe theatre, possible new IPads and of course, the Cheerleading! It is hoped that both boys and girls will enjoy this and give it a new twist.