JACKFIELD INFANT SCHOOL
SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

2025-2026

KEY PRIORITIES OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

1. Language, vocabulary and oracy are developed through all areas of the curriculum ensuring the learning gap for all children is closed and learning opportunities are effective in developing literacy skills.
2. To develop a love of Reading culture which supports all children and motivates progress and attainment.
3. To scaffold writing through talk and metacognitive strategies to ensure progress for all.
4. To support progress in Maths with the use of oracy strategies to develop reasoning and fluency.
5. To ensure high quality adult interaction through facilitation and questioning to develop children’s oracy and knowledge and as a result pupils’ progress is good and attainment is in line with national.
6. Metacognitive strategies are consistently planned for and staff have an excellent understanding of child development and cognitive strategies.
7. To further develop staff knowledge of a wide range of neurodiversity to support all pupils effectively and ensuring good progress for all SEND pupils.

Behaviours and Attitudes

8. To ensure all pupils have a strong awareness of their own emotions and the strategies for self-regulation, with support by adults when needed.
9. Create an environment in which all pupils feel they belong and feel safe; an environment that allows them to thrive as individuals and as learners
10. Monitor attendance and punctuality regularly to strive to meet National expectations.

Personal Development

11. To develop the curriculum beyond the academic to enable learners to develop and discover their own interests and talents.

1. To develop and share a better understanding of sustainability and climate change, alongside providing first-hand experience of creating nature-based solutions to climate change in the school grounds

Leadership and Management

13. Each subject leader to promote their subject with pupils and the wider school community.
14. To implement assessment and tracking within each subject.
15. To engage effectively with the wider school community, offering a support network which in turns enhances the school population.