Development Plan
School Development Plan 2021 - 2022
Executive Summary
Students achieve the highest academic standards
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Continued focus on raising the achievement of all students from their specific starting points.
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Development of our new curriculum to embed cross curricular links and effectively develop rich knowledge.
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Emphasis on ensuring all students are challenged and make excellent progress in their learning.
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Improve the disciplinary literacy for all our students in all our subject areas supporting literacy skills to be developed generally and subject specifically.
All staff seek to become even better
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Develop and share good practice through our appraisal system to ensure all staff extend their opportunities for professional development.
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Developing the pedagogy of teachers with regard to excellence in the classroom.
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Teaching and learning focus on embedding the Rosenshine principles to improve the knowledge and memory of our students.
Leadership at all levels
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Embedding and enhancing the extensive leadership opportunities for students with a focus on raising the ambition of younger students to become active citizens and problem solvers.
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Strengthen the support of staff and student wellbeing through a collective approach.
Collaboration and community
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Improve the consistency and clarity of communication to students, staff, parents and the wider community.
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Celebrate success and further promote more positive recognition for all students and staff in our community.
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Improve our internal and external environment through investing more resources and energy into achieving an excellent environmental and sustainable ethos.
Creative & entrepreneurial spirit
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Improve the impact of the Arts on the personal and cultural development of all within our community.
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Continue to use the latest cutting edge technology creatively and innovatively influencing the wider educational community.
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Grow the influence of the DHSB Alumni in inspiring the next generation in the build up to the DHSB 125.
Progress towards priorities