Equality Objectives

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St Joseph’s Catholic School Federation

Equality Objectives: September 2016-2020

Objective 1:

• To close the gaps of all disadvantaged groups at KS1 and KS2

Why?

• To improve the life chances of children

• To raise standards at St Joseph’s Catholic Federation

How will we address this?

• Specific academic intervention by use of the Pupil Premium

• Thorough identification and tracking of pupils in this group

• Involving parents in understanding better the gaps in their child’s learning

Outcome:

• Pace of progress is speedier

• Pupils comment they like learning more

• Evident through work in books that gaps are closing

• Children are happy

Objective 2:

• 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?

• Thorough identification and data tracking of more able pupils so gap analysis improved

• Opportunities through the curriculum for the more able and talented

• Links with other stakeholders to provide opportunities for the more able e.g. local primary and secondary schools/ introduce philosophy

• Preparation for SATS working at greater depth

• Academic mentoring and intervention

Outcome

• Pace of progress is speedier

• Creation of a programme of academic opportunities

Objective 3:

• To close the gap for EAL learners

Why?

• 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?

• EAL coordinator appointed

• Specific intervention for EAL pupils at an early stage of learning English

• Thorough identification and data tracking of EAL pupils

• Regular opportunities for parents to meet

• Mentoring pupils re: emotional well-being

Outcome

• Increased attendance and participation in school life

• Well-being monitored and child feels increasingly valued

• Progress of pupils is improved