Equality Objectives
St Joseph’s Catholic School Federation
Equality Objectives: September 2016-2020
Objective 1:
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To close the gaps of all disadvantaged groups at KS1 and KS2
Why?
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To improve the life chances of children
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To raise standards at St Joseph’s Catholic Federation
How will we address this?
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Specific academic intervention by use of the Pupil Premium
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Thorough identification and tracking of pupils in this group
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Involving parents in understanding better the gaps in their child’s learning
Outcome:
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Pace of progress is speedier
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Pupils comment they like learning more
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Evident through work in books that gaps are closing
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Children are happy
Objective 2:
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To close the gaps for the more able
Why?
Data shows the pace of progress for the more able has been slower than other groups
How will we address this?
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Thorough identification and data tracking of more able pupils so gap analysis improved
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Opportunities through the curriculum for the more able and talented
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Links with other stakeholders to provide opportunities for the more able e.g. local primary and secondary schools/ introduce philosophy
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Preparation for SATS working at greater depth
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Academic mentoring and intervention
Outcome
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Pace of progress is speedier
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Creation of a programme of academic opportunities
Objective 3:
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To close the gap for EAL learners
Why?
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Data shows pupils with EAL particularly Spanish speakers at the first stages of learning English are making slower progress than other pupils
How will we address this?
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EAL coordinator appointed
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Specific intervention for EAL pupils at an early stage of learning English
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Thorough identification and data tracking of EAL pupils
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Regular opportunities for parents to meet
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Mentoring pupils re: emotional well-being
Outcome
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Increased attendance and participation in school life
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Well-being monitored and child feels increasingly valued
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Progress of pupils is improved
