Holy Child Primary School – Summary of School Development Plan 2025–2026

Our Vision: Sharing, Caring & Learning – We want every child to feel happy, safe and supported so they can achieve their best in a caring, faith-based environment.

What’s Our Focus This Year?

Boost Literacy & Numeracy

• Support for pupils who need help with reading, writing and maths.

• Group interventions and creative teaching strategies.

• Staff training to make learning fun and effective.

• Maths focus: Problem solving.

• Literacy focus: Spelling & punctuation. Stronger Home–School Partnerships

• More parent policy workshops and curriculum meetings.

• Regular communication through SeeSaw and social media.

• Focus groups and PTA involvement to give stakeholders a voice.

• Develop the school wraparound care provision.

• Develop pupil voice through Student Council, Eco Council and Digital Leaders.

Supporting Staff Development

• Teachers working together through peer observation and book discussions.

• Sharing best practice to improve teaching and learning for all pupils.

• Staff to attend clusters to share good practice.

• Training in delivery of RSE programme.

• Training in use of iZak 9 equipment.

Expanding SEN Provision

• Opening a second SEN unit to provide more tailored support.

• Consistent routines and shared resources across both units.

• Develop transition for pupils and use of technology to help every child thrive.

How Will We Measure Success?

• More children meeting or exceeding targets in Literacy and Numeracy.

• Higher attendance and punctuality.

• Parents feeling informed and involved.

• Positive behaviour and wellbeing across the school.

• SEN pupils achieving their individual goals.

Thank you for your continued support! Together, we can make Holy Child a place where every child feels valued and achieves their full potential.