Bulge class 2012

Aims Parents and carers to understand what is being put in place to meet the needs of the new intake in September 2012 An opportunity for parents and carers to raise concerns

3 Reception Classes Improved the indoor learning environment Improved the access to the outdoor learning environment 3 teachers, 3 support staff, 3 SMSAs Improving ICT facilities

Parental concerns Fall in standards This has not been apparent with the current Bulge cohorts Rigorous processes of school improvement being carried out Every child’ s progress is monitored and challenged if underachieving Increased capacity of the leadership team

Playground space and lunchtimes Staggered playtimes SMSA deployment Cars in the playground

Behaviour Updated behaviour policy New Code of Conduct Improving teaching and learning Increased capacity of leadership – Deputies, SENCo and Phase Leaders

Loss of facilities? Use of Art room as a classroom. Building in the playground will be used as art room, music room, Cooking room, Intervention room Improved provision for Foundation Stage 2 – 2011 – 4 class spaces, 2012 – 3 class spaces if 2 form, 4 if 3 form No plans to change use of ICT room. Plans to improve classroom ICT facilities Improved fire safety on top floor

Bottom Line Challenge and changes inevitable BUT Improved systems and processes will help Increased capacity will help Increased budget will help