This document is an overview of the focus the school wants to develop. This document should be read in conjunction with the year Priorities document and also SEF. Also see SLT responsibilities and reporting focus. Area of development Year Action to be taken By Whom
Dates presentation to SLT
1. Achievement & Progress
To accelerate progress and raise standards. Students to meet or exceed expected targets
Improve quality of teaching so that the needs of different groups of students are met
Raise student aspirations – students to be active participants in lessons & judge their own progress
Students develop skills in reading, writing & comprehension that are needed to support their learning
Improve 6th form provision and teaching Year 1 Appoint 3 raising attainment leaders to establish the RAP process – one for each Key Stage
CPD for all staff in understanding ‘progress’ over ‘attainment’
CPD for all staff to understand and implement target setting
Identification of students requiring intervention across the school
Ensure data analysis accurately identifies different groups of underachieving pupils in all year groups
Ensure that robust analysis of data leads to appropriate interventions and support for groups of underachieving pupils
Implementation of RAP process through RSLs to identify students in danger of not reaching expected progress to share good practice.
Identify Y11 students who would benefit from intervention
2020-2021
Year 2 To ensure the access of all staff to accurate data through the improvement of the ICT infrastructure in order to monitor and evaluate student progress data.
Establish a culture of routine summative assessment of students’ work
Write rigorous departmental improvement plans identifying action to be taken to address areas identified for improvement.
Ensure accelerated progress for all students particularly in English and Mathematics
This document is an overview of the focus the school wants to develop. This document should be read in conjunction with the year Priorities document and also SEF. Also see SLT responsibilities and reporting focus.
Area of development Year Action to be taken By Whom
Dates presentation to SLT
Teaching and Learning
Improve the quality of teaching and learning and eradicate inadequacies
Ensure lessons are delivered at a brisk pace and engage students actively in their learning.
Improve the quality and regularity of formative assessment (written feedback) Year 1 Eradicate inadequate teaching through a comprehensive and tailored Coaching Programme
Increase the proportion of the teaching that is judged to be good or better – implementation of a tailored CPD programme to move 3’s to 2’s; and staff inquiry based research projects to develop 2’s.
Development of Middle Leaders to empower them to monitor and improve the quality of T&L in their departments
Support the development of new teachers to secure consistently good teaching – regular weekly CPD
Secure the improvement of diagnostic formative assessment to support the progress of students
Develop whole school understanding of what good/outstanding looks like
Establish protocols and procedures for the development of new teachers
Train all staff and implement AfL (Assessment for Learning)
Develop high quality CPD package to support needs and areas of weakness
Secure the development of active and engaging learning throughout the curriculum – CPD activities that allow the development of enrichment activities to be embedded throughout the curriculum
2020-2023
Year 2 Sustain the development from Y1 and distribute responsibility to Middle Leaders
Ongoing development of Middle Leadership through tailored CPD
Establish a teaching and learning working group
Establish systems to support Middle Leaders in planning for and monitoring teaching and learning
Develop clear strategies for differentiation across the curriculum to support the progress of all students – closing the gap
Support the development of new teacher to secure consistently good learning – regular weekly CPD
Secure the development of student dialogue across the curriculum – CPD for staff; peer observations; student voice 2023-2024
Area of development Year Action to be taken By Whom
Dates presentation to SLT
Leadership and management
Strengthen and develop the capacity of leaders at all levels
Evaluate and improve the Governance structure for greater accountability
Implement monitoring and accountability systems for student achievement, teaching and learning and all aspects of school life, including the extended curriculum. Year 1 All members of the SLT to develop their capacity through mentoring and coaching from CEBAR Consultancy and Training Services
Implement systems for monitoring the quality of teaching and learning – systematic and quantifiable
Implement systems for monitoring the progress and achievement of students, including those with SEN.
Identify the training needs of the SLT and implement appropriate training
Identify the training needs of Governance for better accountability and transparency
Use performance management systems to identify CPD needs of individual teachers
Strengthen performance management procedures
Strengthen the ability of leaders at all levels in analysing data and using data to improve student progress
Implement intervention strategies for under-achieving students in English and Maths
Monitor the effectiveness of intervention strategies
Establish a robust structure for SLT and Middle Leader meetings
Evaluate the strengths and areas for development of the Governing Board
Identify the training needs of the Governing Board
Improve the quality of reporting through the school 2020-2023
Year 2 Implement intervention strategies that seek to liberate the strengths of the leaders
Ensure that the set goals are all accomplished
Implement systems that monitor the potential of all the students
Ensure that the extended curriculum is understood by all students and that the teaching staffs ensure that all learners gain the essence of the curriculum.
2023-2024
Year 3 Ensure that the implementation of the new curriculum is successful
Enhance the potential of receiving viable results that target improving the achievements of each persona in the school
2024-2025
THREE YEAR PLAN PRIORITIES –
2020 – 2025
Year 1 (2020 – 2025)
This document is an over view of the focus the school wants to develop. This document should be read in conjunction with the year Priorities document and also SEF. Also see SLT responsibilities and reporting focus
Area of development Year Action to be taken By Whom Dates presentation to SLT
Behaviour
for Learning
To improve motivation of students
To improve the progress of all students in lessons
To set achievable targets and goals for students and support with an improved reward system Year 1 Set high expectations of behaviour in and out of the classroom for all students, that is consistently applied by teachers
Work with the Student Council to redefine and re-publish the Code of Conduct
Implement strategies for active and engaging learning that increases the motivation of students
Review the effectiveness of the current reward and sanctions system
Implement a system to measure the impact of the work of the Learning Mentor (Librarian)
Year 3 Setting up class goals that ensure rewards are issued in regards to the prowess of the students
Implementing a structure that defines the purpose of using a reward system to the students
Rewards to be provided early on each time a good deed is initiated
This document is an overview of the focus the school wants to develop. This document should be read in conjunction with the year Priorities document and also SEF. Also see SLT responsibilities and reporting focus
Area of development Year Action to be taken By Whom Dates presentation to SLT
Sixth Form Development
Relationship building
Up skilling
Enhanced leadership and management Year 1 Setting up class goals that will specifically provide an insight about the requirements of the sixth form
Exploring various subjects in order to understand the preferences of the students
Understanding the interests that each student possesses in order to strategically impose regulations that revolve around their interests.
Year 2 Setting up strategies that ensure all the students upgrade their skills and become dynamic
Giving students the opportunity to focus on their area of specialization and hence giving their best.
Instilling a spirit of enhancing the skills by motivating and rewarding all the students in regards to their efforts
2023-2024
Year 3 Providing possible learning environment that has the best infrastructure.
Equip all students with the required confidence that would enhance their future.
Ensure the institution plays an important role to the local community
Inspire and support students in order for them to attain the best possible achievements in education.
2024-2025
This document is an overview of the focus the school wants to develop. This document should be read in conjunction with the year Priorities document and also SEF. Also see SLT responsibilities and reporting focus
Area of development Year Action to be taken By Whom
Dates presentation to SLT
Governance Year 1 Governance training to be implemented – roles and responsibilities
At least one Governor should have ‘Designated Child Protection Training’ and carry that responsibility
Allocate areas of responsibility to each member of the Governing Board
Governing board meetings should be held regularly and should be used to hold the management of the school to account – minutes of the meetings should reflect accountability and responsibility
Governing Board members should be invited to visit the school periodically to conduct checks – e.g. Health and Safety, quality of teaching, etc.
2020-2023
Year 2 Governing Board members to be involved in matters affecting the progress of the school and all the students matters
Strategies to be set up that enhances the governance structure and hierarchy
The specific targets of the governing board to be clearly implemented
2023-2024
Year 3 Governing Board members provided a brief about the steps that the school has heard in the previous years
The governing board will be provided the basic structures that will highlight the key priorities of the school in the previous years
Area of development Year Action to be taken By Whom Dates presentation to SLT
Curriculum and Accreditation
Year 1 To prepare all policies and appropriate documentation to achieve Cambridge accreditation
To complete the application to become a Cambridge accredited school
To engage the services of a consultant to assist us with the process
To ensure all H&S matters are attended to prior to the inspection
To ensure that all middle leaders, and where possible the teachers, are aware of the new policies and procedures
To ensure that requirements from CIE have been actioned within a suitable time frame.
To ensure that matters pertaining to the school improvement plan are implemented and evidenced in minutes of management meetings.
To ensure that policy and practices are aligned and evidenced
2020-2023
Year 2 To ensure that a flexible curriculum is initiated in order to enhance the overall response rates from the students.
To ensure the provided curriculum meets all the specific requirements of the students
To ensure the specific needs of the curriculum are adjusted to support development.
responsibilities and reporting focus
Area of development Year Action to be taken By Whom Dates presentation to SLT
Marketing and Public Relations
To achieve at least 25% growth in numbers by the end of the year
To enhance the profile of Mada College across Yaounde and Cameroon.
Year 1 Create clear media messages based on customer research and customer satisfaction
Use a variety of communication methods to reach the target audience – social media (video’s, pictures, posts on education, coverage of school events, etc)
Use every possible ‘picture opportunities’ to create new and interesting content for adverts and social media posts
Draft an appropriate marketing plan and budget, to develop the growth of the school strategically