Our school priorities, for the academic year 2025-2026 are strategically focussed to enable the school to develop and improve in line with our vision and values.
Our School Development Plan (SDP) ensures that our effort and resources are focused and meaningful. The children are at the heart of every decision we make and our distinctive Christian vision of “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16) underpins each decision we make to ensure that our children flourish socially, spiritually and academically; it is the measure of our success across all of the communities we serve.
This document is a constantly evolving, updated and reviewed by Governors and in the monitoring activities undertaken by the Senior Leadership Team and middle leaders across the school.
Whole School Key Priorities 2025-2026
| Leadership and Management |
- To maintain high standards in safeguarding while actively developing systems to respond to emerging needs and best practices
- To enhance the effectiveness of SEND systems and provision, ensuring high-quality support for all pupils with additional needs.
- To ensure subject leaders continue to drive improvement in teachers’ subject and pedagogical knowledge, enhancing the quality of teaching and the effective use of assessment.
- To build a resilient workforce by fostering a supportive culture where staff feel valued, empowered, and equipped to manage their wellbeing effectively.
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| Quality of Education |
- To further develop the teaching of phonics to ensure that the percentage of pupils meeting age-related expectations in the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check is in line with national outcomes.
- To further improve reading outcomes by strengthening home–school partnerships that support and promote a love of reading beyond the classroom.
- To continue to raise attainment in writing at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, ensuring that the percentage of pupils meeting age-related expectations is at least in line with national outcomes.
- To develop and embed a whole-school approach to the teaching of Oracy across the curriculum, ensuring all pupils have regular opportunities to develop their spoken language skills.
- To raise standards in mathematics by increasing the proportion of pupils achieving both ARE and GDS to meet or exceed national expectations.
- Ensure assessment for learning is used systematically to monitor pupil understanding, identify misconceptions, and provide clear, timely feedback, enabling responsive and adaptive teaching that meets children’s needs.
- To improve Year 1 provision by integrating continuous and enhanced learning opportunities alongside the National Curriculum to support all learners effectively.
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| Behaviour and Attitudes |
- To evaluate and strengthen the school’s Vision and Values to ensure they are embedded throughout all aspects of school life and actively contribute to the development of pupil character.
- To embed consistent routines and behavioural standards across all school areas, prioritising smooth and effective transitions to support a positive learning environment.
- To ensure pupil attendance exceeds national averages across all groups and to improve attendance rates for persistent non-attenders.
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| Personal Development |
- To strategically plan the Winslow Curriculum Offer to ensure it provides a comprehensive and enriching experience for every pupil.
- To develop and deliver an Outdoor Learning Curriculum that nurtures character virtues and enhances overall pupil wellbeing
- To further develop curriculum opportunities that enable our pupils to understand, appreciate, and respect diversity.
- To ensure that children are supported to have good mental health to grow and thrive.
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| Distinctive Christian Ethos |
- To continue ensuring that Collective Worship consistently reflects and focuses on Biblical teachings.
- To embed a shared definition and understanding of spirituality, enabling staff to plan for spiritual flourishing with greater clarity and confidence.
- To continue to update and develop the RE curriculum and enrich units already planned so that all pupils from EYFS to Year 6 develop a clear and coherent understanding of Christian worldviews and other world views.
- To create and promote meaningful opportunities that enhance cultural understanding and celebrate the diversity within our community.
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