Torquay AcademyImprovement Plan

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everyone succeeds

WHY? Everyone succeeds.We believe that every student who joins TA has the ability to go on to university.

HOW?

Inspirational teachers who enthuse a love of learning.A wealth of academic, sporting, performing arts and vocational opportunities.The best possible care for all of our children.Every lesson is good or better.Collaboration with Torquay Boys’ Grammar School.All staff expect students make at least four levels of progress.

WHAT?Students become the best they can be and get the grades that enable them to move onto their next steps in life. They are principled, resilient and will be valued members of society.TA is the first choice school for students and parents in Torquay.

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WIG: Dramatic improvement in Y11 achievement and progress. Min 5A*CEM of 50%.Eliminate literacy gaps and significantly improve reading ages.Introduce formal homework throughout the school.

WIG: Year 11 achievement and progress: 5A*CEM 71%. Top 10% of schools nationally for progress.Focus upon the most able.More than expected levels of progress.Data driven T&L cycles. Increased numbers going to university.

WIG: Year 11 achievement and progress: 5A*CEM 86%. Top 1% of schools nationally for progress.Every student who leaves the school will goonto university, an apprenticeship or a career.Increased numbers going to Russell Group universities.

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. WIG: Create the team that will enable TA to become outstanding. All teaching posts to be filled with subject specialists.Consistent teaching techniques – TLAC and the 4Rs – non-negotiables.Improve exercise book quality and feedback.

WIG: Introduce weekly coaching so that all staff improve.T&L team establish culture of CPD.Focus upon formative assessment with EEF.Growth mindset including opportunities beyond the curriculum.

WIG: Improve the quality of coaches and embed systems.T&L cycles improved and homeworks to further increase challenge.Extend extra-curricular opportunities.Complete formative assessment work with EEF.

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WIG: Enable teachers to teach by reducing disruption. Line up every morning – calm start.New BfL policy. Celebrate achievement.Consistent approach in every aspect of school life – zero tolerance.

WIG: Attendance is in-line with the national average.Disruption free classrooms. Reduce the % of lessons impacted by poor behaviour.Engender a love of learning.Celebration of success extended.

WIG: Attendance is above the national average.Impeccable behaviour throughout the school.Students own their learning and adopt a growth mindset approach.Zero fixed term exclusions.Extend mindfulness provision.

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WIG: Leaders to become empowered at every level.All leaders to focus upon improving T&L.Pilot teacher coaching.Full curriculum review.

WIG: Leaders to own and have absolute responsibility for monitoring their areas. Reduce gaps.Grow leaders at all levels.Fully engage with Challenge Partners.

WIG: Peer review for all leaders. Eliminate gaps.

3 Year PlanWIG: Wildly Important Goal

* This strategic plan has been developed to ensure it supports the SW Development Plan

written by RSC Sir David Carter

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Applications

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“Every teacher needs to improve, not because

they are not good enough, but because

they can be even better.” Prof. Dylan Wiliam

Robinson - Effects of Leadership on Student Outcomes