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Strategic Plan 2015-2018Part One: Key Areas of Development: 2015-2018

Guiding Statements Teaching and Learning Leadership and Management Faculty and Support Staff (HR) Access to Teaching and Learning (Student Services) School Culture and Partnerships for Learning Operational Systems

Part Two: Curriculum Development PE

Primary: Foundation stage Maths

LiteracyScienceCreative Curriculum ComputingThe Arts: Music, Art MFL Assessment

Senior: MathsEnglishHumanitiesScienceEnglishLanguages and CultureCreative ArtsPerforming Arts

Strategic Headlines To build on BISR’s heritage in Riyadh and to enhance its international reputation

as a world class school. To nurture a vibrant community of happy, confident, lifelong learners of all ages

who are mindful of our world and of their role within it, whilst holding a desire to protect and care for it.

To maintain and develop the high standards of achievement through a commitment to personal development and a broad, balanced and challenging curriculum underpinned by the BISR Mission and Motto.

To ensure that the school attracts, retains and develops appropriately skilled and high quality teaching and support staff.

To improve communication with the wider community. To provide high quality facilities through effective and responsible governance and

leadership and management for the on-going and future needs of the school.

Key Targets

1. Respond to all CIS Report Recommendations.2. Develop the VLE so as to provide an outstanding service to

students and parents3. Achieve Green Flag Award4. Decide on Relocation or Redevelopment of existing site.5. Deliver MoE curriculum requirements6. Review and update recruitment and finance systems.7. Develop a system of recoding non-academic activities.

Guiding Statements

Strategic TargetWho By When Success

CriteriaCost 2015-

20162016-2017

2016-2018

the Board of Governors clarifies the Vision of BISR. A1

Board of Governors

By June 2015 Publication Time

A team is established in order to undertake a formal process and define indicators to assess the school’s success in achieving its aims as set out in its Mission Statement. A1

Principal and SLT

By November 2015

Publication of analysis

Time

Ensure the School Board take full responsibility for developing the strategic direction of the school, through a clearly stated vision and evaluation of their impact on raising achievement. A1

Board and SLT

June 2016 and on-going

Publication of Vision

Time

A team is established in order to undertake periodic, data-driven reviews of the school’s Mission Statement. A1

SLT and team of stakeholders

December 2015 Publication of results

Time

the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) undertakes an analysis of its curriculum documentation from the Foundation Stage to Key Stage 5, in order to become more informed of the vertical alignment of the Appreciation of Diversity Policy. A2

SLTDecember 18 2015

Analysis and publication of results

Time

Establish a committee made up of representatives of all stakeholders to Review and revise, if appropriate, the Mission and Motto

Board June 2016 Revised Guiding Statements

Review admission policies to ensure alignment

with the School’s Mission. Board June 2016 All accomplished

Time

The School undergoes a second BSO inspection. SLT December 2017 Inspection report published

Teaching and Learning

Strategic Target Who By When Success Criteria

Cost 2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

The school develop a school-wide definition of high quality learning.

SLT September 2015

Publication as part of Guiding Statements

The Senior leadership Team and staff publish and implement an agreed Assessment policy B7 (F and KS1) B8 (KS3), B7 (F and KS1)

PLT September 2015

Publication of document

Time

Train all staff in the effective use of Assessment data to track student progress and to implement aspirational student targets. B10 (F and KS1)

SLT and Asst Heads

December 2015

Training complete

Time

Start to develop teaching strategies to deliver Building Learning power to create increased student centered learning.

ELT and others

Initial INSET Aug 15.PM/Probation Observations done in Winter term.Review in May 16 through PM reflections.

Lesson Observations show some BLP strategies in action which are reviewed after a period to determine effectiveness

Time for training

Develop the VLE to support learning and provide training to enable staff to utilize this effectively.

Homework and other materials regularly go through VLE

LD and Staff Time

The Primary Leadership Team and Curriculum Leaders ensure that proper review of the Creative Curriculum is undertaken to uphold the Mission Statement. B1 (FS and KS1).

Creative Curriculum -coordinator

June 2016 Revise, complete and revisions made

Time & review

Vertical articulation is strengthened across the school. B3 (FS and KS1) B10 (F and KS1)

SLT, Subject coordinator, Curriculum Leaders

On-going On-going Meeting time

The senior school Curriculum Leaders and staff prioritise horizontal articulation to support student learning. B3

Curriculum Leaders

On-going Curriculum mapped

Time

The Senior Leadership Team and Curriculum Leaders ensure students have opportunities for self-assessment that contribute to individualised goal-setting to support student learning. B8

SLT, ELT, Curriculum Leaders

On-going All students set goals in all subjects

Time

The Head of Senior School and Curriculum Leaders ensure that moderation of student work is carried out across all departments on a consistent basis to support student learning. B6

Curriculum Leaders

On-going Moderation on-going

Time

The Senior School Leadership Team, through reverse articulation, clearly map the skills and concepts needed for each subject from Key Stage 5 through to Key Stage 3. B3

SLT, All PoRs June 2017 Mapping complete. Revisions on-going

Time

The Head of Senior School Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 Curriculum Leaders ensure that the performance of students is shared across curriculum areas to enable staff to share best practice and maximise student attainment. B8


On-going Data available Time

The Head of Senior School and Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 Curriculum Leaders ensure that data and best practice are shared amongst


On-going Data shared Time

departments to maximise student attainment B8

The Senior Leadership Team and staff review the curriculum to ensure appropriate emphasis on the progression of skills, content and knowledge. B1 Vertical

SLT and all teachers

June 2015 Review complete

Time

The Senior Leadership Team provides professional development to ensure that assessment data is effectively being used in all Key Stages. B1 Vertical.

SLT June 2015 Assessment data used effectively

Time

The Senior Leadership Team and staff ensure consistent differentiation and varied teaching strategies across the school to challenge and engage students in their learning. B6 (KS 4 and 5)

SLT and all teaching staff

June 2016 and on-going

All abilities challenged

Time

The Senior Leadership Team and Curriculum Leaders give staff more opportunities to effectively plan the Teaching and Learning programmes to strengthen the articulation both vertically and horizontally to support student learning. B3 Vertical

SLT On-going Scheduled Meeting time

Time

The Curriculum Leaders and staff across all Key Stages make reference to the resources, the multi-disciplinary experiences, assessment opportunities and the teaching methodologies in their planning documentation. B3 Vertical

Curriculum Leaders, Subject Coordinators

June 2015 Curriculum documentation complete

Time

The Senior Leadership Team and staff ensure the full alignment of the development and awareness of learning styles across all stages and in all subjects to support student learning. B6 Vertical

SLT June 2015 Awareness raised

Time

The Senior Leadership Team implements an agreed, whole-school Assessment Policy to support student achievement. B8 Vertical

SLT September 2015

Assessment Policy published

Time

The Senior Leadership Team develops and implements transition policies for each Key Stage. B9 Vertical

SLT September 2015

Transition Policy published

Time

The Senior Leadership Team creates a system for recording and reporting non-academic achievements and success to support the Mission Statement of the School. B10 Vertical

SLT and Data manager

September 2015

System in place Time

Consider the use of flip learning to aid the development of application of knowledge.

Leadership throughout the school through team meetings at management and department levels

Action plan(s) for implementation ready for June 16(May be separate ones for primary and senior)

Action plan created and agreed by all levels of management

Time

Embed aspects of the flip learning approach to learning.

All staff Some measurable movement towards this

Lesson observations and homework evidence that

Time

style of learning by the end of June 17

flip learning is starting to take place.

Governance and Leadership


Cost 2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2017

Review the entire curriculum and consider the most appropriate structure of the school week. SLT and all

staff

June 2016 Review complete

Time

The Board approve a Strategic Plan for the period 2015-2018

Board September 2015

Publication Time

The Board of Governors clarifies, as a matter of urgency, the Vision of BISR to the whole school community. C1

Board September 2015

Greater awareness among the community

The Board review and revise the Constitution to ensure alignment with Ministry of Education directives.

Board June 2016 Constitution published

The Board of Governors commits to the systematic appraisal of its governance organisation and effectiveness to support the Mission Statement. C4

Board June 2015 Self-evaluation complete

The Board of Governors participates in formal, externally facilitated training to support the school’s Mission. C1

Board June 2016 Training complete

The SLT clarify the PGCE program to parents. SLT September 2015

Letter sent to parents and posted on the VLE

Time

The Board and School leadership review the SALWA SLA

Board sub-committee

December 2015

Agreement reached with BAE

Time

The Board of Governors and Senior Leadership Team produce a whole-school Strategic Plan

SLT June 2015 Strategic Plan published

Time

which provides Educational and Financial plans for the short, medium and long term, which is explicitly tied to the Mission Statement. C5The Board of Governors measures the school’s success in putting its Mission and Objectives into practice... C1

SLT December 2015 Survey complete and report published

Time

Research programmes for curriculum mapping SLT

Faculty and Support Staff (HR)

Strategic Target Who (job title)

By When Success Criteria

Cost 2015-2016

2026-2017

2017-2018

The Senior Leadership Team review communication strategies to parents regarding the school Recruitment Policy, especially local hire appointments and the Post-Graduate Certificate of Education placement programme. D1

SLT September 2015

Greater understanding

Time

The Senior Leadership Team investigates ways to improve the rigour of the background police checks for non-teaching staff and, in addition, review the procedures for all staff, particularly those not recruited from the UK. D4

HR Manager On-going through 2015-2016

System in place

TBC

The Senior Leadership Team reviews Performance Management policies and procedures to ensure accountability in monitoring the quality of Teaching and Learning. D5

All PoRs In place 2015-2016

System in place

Time

Further strengthen staff recruitment and retention policies and timings to be more effective.

HR Manager June 2016 Improved metrics for recruitment and retention

.Introduce on-line references HR manager and team

December 2016

System in place

TBC

Use SIMS to administer payroll HR manager/Data manager

December 2016

System in place

TBC

Continue process of moving towards a paperless office through use of Swordfish

MR manager and data

June 2016 System in place

manager

Develop use of technology in the recruitment process, use of video to ‘showcase the school.

HR Manager June 2017 Video uploaded onto the website.

TBC

Introduce a recruitment package where candidates can upload applications, CVs etc.

HR Manager June 2017 Introduction of such a system


Cost 2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

The HR department introduces a system of on-line references.

HR Manager December 2015

System in place

TBC

Background checks introduced for non-teaching staff,

HR manager December 2015

All staff have background checks where possible

TBC

Introduce BlueSky Professional Development Package to provide

1. paperless Performance Management2. online CPD course applications3. a formal CPD feedback process

PD Co-coordinator

December 2015

All staff completing their PM and course applications using BlueSky

Approx. 340000SAR

(Approx. £5500)

Provide more opportunities for in-house Professional Development

PD Co-coordinator

June 2016 Staff have attended more PD in school

None

Stock the Professional Development library with up to date research, books and periodicals

PD Co-coordinator

December 2015

Staff library is well stocked

5000SAR

Introduce an in-house peer coaching programme PD Co-coordinator

June 2016 Coaching programme is in operation

None

Develop the use of social media as a professional development tool

PD Co-coordinator

December 2015

Social Media sites functioning

None

Introduce funded Action Research Projects (4) PD Co-coordinator

June 2016 Action Research Projects submitted

12000 SAR

Introduce Professional Learning VisitsPD Co-coordinator

June 2017 Professional Learning Visits taking place

Approx. 340000SAR(Approx. £5500)

Expand the use of BlueSky to enable teachers to develop comprehensive online portfolios

PD Co-coordinator

June 2017 Staff have BlueSky portfolios

Bluesky being used by all staff to full potential PD Co-coordinator

June 2018 Approx. 340000SAR(Approx. £5500)

Access to Teaching and Learning (Learning Support, EAL, Counselling, AGT)


CriteriaCost 2015-

20162016-2017

2017-2017

Learning Support: In set training for ISAs during inset weeks/days.

DoSS Throughout the year

ISAs are available for inset days

272 SAR per person X 4 ISAs

Learning Support: Increase the number of LSAs by 2 so that all primary year groups have 1 LSA for their year group.

LS staff For beginning of 2016-2017 school year

Each new LSAs to provide support across a year group

Each new LSAs to provide support across a year group

Learning Support: To have dedicated examination rooms that are quiet and available consistently throughout the year.

.

LS coordinator and Facilities manager

Term 1 Rooms are quiet and students are able to use them for practice in the lead up to formal exams.

TBC

Also, a dedicated invigilation team available to provide specific access arrangements e.g. reader, scribe, and understand how an exam operates when computers are used

DoSS and facilities manager

June 2016 Team appointed

EAL: Implement the EAL in the Mainstream program at SALWA.

Ongoing training for new staff at mainsite.

DoSS Term 3 New staff to BISR and SALWA teachers

Books cost $169AU

SALWA

complete training.

staff 11BISR approx 20

TA training in EAL DoSS and EAL coordinator

End Term3 No cost

Formalise EAL assessment of students in Primary and Senior school. Student Services staff to be trained in this assessment process

EAL coordinator

Term 3 EAL teacher and KS2/3 Student Services staff are able to confidently assess students with EAL.

No cost as tools bought in 2014-15 school year

Develop “Play Therapy” and the role of supervision as a support tool for Learning Support staff.

Counsellor End of term 1 Staff trained, working with pupils and ongoing supervision sessions are maintained weekly.

700 SAR for toys

Work collaboratively with Whole School to develop support strategies for teachers in specific areas that are the greatest need for BISR students.

Counsellor Whole year All areas covered by proactive teacher support rather than being reactive.

Counsellor and teachers’ time

Through insets develop SS staff and Primary TAs skills in “Listening Skills”.

Counsellor End Term 3 Nil

Attend “Gifted education and higher order thinking” as provided by Unlocking the World. (They produced EAL in the Mainstream)

DoSS and GT Coordinator

ASAP Teachers will have PD opportunity to develop their

$4375 AU.PD company is waiting for a

.skills in understanding AGT students’ needs.

host school so the course can run.

Provide staff with training on differentiation and ideas for supporting AGT students.

AGT Coordinator

June 2015

Continue to develop student identification and data collection via SIMs of AGT students. Focus for 2015/16 is the non-academic categories for AGT i.e. leadership, empathy, emotional intelligence etc

DoSS and SGT coordinator

Continue staff inset in EAL in the Mainstream EAL coordinator

Continue to develop and maintain a high profile across the school for AGT.

EAL Coordinator

School Culture and Partnership for LearningStrategic Target Who By When Success

CriteriaCost 2015-

20162016-2017

2017-2018

Broaden the student leadership opportunities across the primary school with the introduction of Prefects , Little Picasso’s and Music Maestros

Assistant Head Curriculum leaders (art and music)

Sept 2015 Establish the revised structure. Draft JDs for the roles,

Cost of hats and badges.

Implement a weekend student leadership skills development course for student leaders based at Thumamah.

Assistant Head Trips coordinator

January 2016 Has the course been devised?Are dates set for the course delivery?

Cost for consumables.

Begin to research to the possibility and feasibility of setting up a student radio/podcast service. Run by students, for students.

Assistant Head Year Leader

January 2016 Has the idea been explored and feasibility assessed?

Conduct review and evaluation of student leadership programme with the view of possible expansion the following year.

Assistant Head Use feedback from the survey and evaluation to assess success of the programme identify next steps

None

Possible Introduction of Language Leaders to compliment art and music leaders.

Curriculum Coordinator (Languages)Assistant Head

September 2016

Has the new SL structure been set up? Do SLs have job descriptions defining their roles?

Eco Committee


Cost 2015-2016

2026-2017

2027-2027

Formalise application for the ‘Green Flag’ award.Eco-committee cocoordinator

End 2016 Collate

evidence Identify

areas needing to be completed

N/A

Establish and complete all supporting material / items and training required for recycling of paper, plastic and metal successfully within the school

Eco-committee plus coordinator

End 2016 Signage Skips External

company collection

Training of Eco reps

Monitoring of recycling to ensure embedded

N/A

Signage using recycled items in school

across school

‘BISR Eco Area’ / Wildlife area developed and it’s use to be incorporated within curriculum planning

Eco co-coordinators Eco reps

Plus input from Bursar and Facilities Manager

End 2016 Complete

Eco greenhouse

Identify suitable ‘Eco Area’

Evidence collated

School Eco evidenced in curriculum planning

Develop Eco Area to be mainly developed using recycled items from the school

All required members of the Eco committee to be sources and termly meetings timetables

Eco co-coordinators Eco teems

End 2017 Parent / Gov

members identified

Committee meetings scheduled

Weekly meetings with Eco reps to set agenda

Time

Statistics of water and electricity usage and waste produced by school to be formally recorded and monitored. Impact of school Eco campaigns to be calculated

Eco co-coordinators Eco repsFacilities manager and Bursar.

End 2017 Monthly

readings / values logged

Campaigns organised

Evidence of impact

Time

attached to Green flag application

Community links to recycling / Eco Events established and trips for Eco reps organised. Overall impact of rubbish in local community reported back by children & imbedded into curriculum

Eco teams and co-coordinators

End 2018 Events

identified Local

contacts made

Local Eco events supported

Time

Operational SystemsStrategic Target Who By When Success

CriteriaCost 2015-

20162016-2017

2017-2018

Consider options for relocation or redevelopment of current site and report to the Board by December 2015,

Facilities and Development Manager

December 2015

Board decision

Plan a three year development programme for facilities on current site.Build 4 classrooms and 4 offices at mezzanine area of J Building

Facilities Manager

August 2015 Completion and use

Build a new gym for Foundation Facilities Manager

Aug 15 When functional

Install tiered seating in J Hall Facilities Manager

Oct 15 When installed and tested.

Refurbish the Reception area Facilities Manager

Aug 15 Completion

Build a new restaurant / cafeteria Facilities Manager

Aug 15 Completion and use

Turn the store room at the main gate into a meeting room.

Facilities Manager

Aug 15 Completion and use

Build a backup server/CCTV/alarm room Aug 15 Transfer of

equipment and functional use

Rearrange the parking area

Facilities Manager

Aug 16When revised layout is in use

Initiate a pro-active planned programmed of AC maintenance and replacement

Facilities Manager

Aug 16

Initiate a planned five year programmed of repainting Facilities Manager

Aug 16

The School undergoes a second BSO inspection.

Data


Cost 2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Reduce amount of paper records used within school by use of Swordfish Document management server and new scanners

Data team September 2016

HR, student and medical Files recorded electronically and old paper files recycled

SR 0 – Swordfish server already purchased...

Improve communications to stakeholders by implementation of new VLE website including improved services and simpler more user friendly interface.

Data Manager December 2015

Existing VLE replaced with improved new version

SR 24,000 for Single Sign on Software

Improve Financial Services use of technology. Payroll and purchase orders to be upgraded to new software.

Data Team September 2016

Less labour intensive processes within Finance department.

SR 42,000 for training and software

Streamline admissions process by Introduction of online applications via website and migration of applications process to be managed within SIMS central database.

Data manager and Admissions manager

September 2017

Smooth process of application done electronically via website

SR 9,000 for CPD research visit to Wellington School in Dubai to see how they deliver this.

Allow students to continue learning from home by establishing VLE as a content rich interactive resource.

Data Manager andTeaching Staff

September 2017

Full curriculum content and all lessons available with interactive content.

SR 0 – no additional cost just huge amounts of staff time.

Improve mobile access to data by Implementation of SIMS Teacher App for all teachers allowing more detailed access to Sims data from a mobile device.

Data Manager and SIMs Manager

September 2017

All staff to have access to Teacher App and use this instead of desktop client for majority of functions

SR 0 – cost of Teacher app is same as annual cost of Emerge app which it will replace,

Ensure our use of technology is innovative and competitive with specific focus on streamlining admin processes and supporting excellent learning.

Data Manager September 2018

CPD focused on new ideas. Full review of processes resulting in new detailed development plans.

Unknown


Cost 2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Reduce amount of paper records used within school by use of Swordfish Document management server and new scanners

Data team September 2016

HR, Pupil and medical Files recorded electronically and old paper files recycled

SR 0 – Swordfish server already purchased...

Improve communications to stakeholders by implementation of new VLE website including improved services and simpler more user friendly interface.

Data Manager December 2015

Existing VLE replaced with improved new version

SR 24,000 for Single Sign on Software

Improve Financial Services use of technology. Payroll and purchase orders to be upgraded to new software.

Data Team September 2016

Less labor intensive processes within Finance department.

SR 42,000 for training and software

Streamline admissions process by Introduction of online applications via website and migration of applications process to be managed within SIMS central database.

Data manager and Admissions manager

September 2017

Smooth process of application done electronically via website

SR 9,000 for CPD research visit to Wellington School in Dubai to see how

they deliver this.

Finance


Cost 2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Reduce Cash transactions Finance Team Sept - 2016 Reduce Risk on keeping Cash at school

Time

Virtual Account – Create portal Sims Manager Finance Manager/Accounts receivable assistant

December 2015

to disable manual allocation of payments and reduce errors

Time

Improve purchasing Systems- Setting up accounts with suppliers

Finance Manager/Purchasing officer

April 2016

Work out a five year plan based on the decision made in respect of to move school to new site or stay

Finance Manager/Leadership

September 2017

Library



Cost 2015-2016

2026-2017

2017-2018

1. To increase and expand further the resources within The LRC (Learning Research Centre). Investigate a possible online school database containing academic journal for the Humanities Department, J Store or Open Source or other. I would like to increase the number of periodic journals in the library to include Time Magazine, The Economist, History Today and Geography Review Magazine.

Library Manager

2015/16 and ongoing through to 2016/17

To be investigated. Library Budget with the possibility of Humanities Budget if cost is high for online database.

2. To develop the Study Room further into a Reference Library.

Library Manager

2016

I.T.



Cost

2015

-16 20

16-

17 2017

-18

.Personal internet-enabled devices for all students from KS2 upwards, either in the form of iPads or BYOD laptops.

Additional iPads in to Y8 It Manager/Primary Computing

2015-16 Every Y8 student has a school-owned

230,000

Replace iPads in Y5

Introduction of AirWatch Mobile Device Management System

Survey existing wireless coverage with a view to iPrimary Computing Coordinatorroving it in 2016-17

Agree a BYOD strategy with all stakehoData Managerers

Coordinator

IT Manager

IT Manager

IT Manager

Staff/Parents/Students/Board

iPad which they can take home

Y5 students get new iPads

Better control of all existing iPads

CoPrimary Computing Coordinatorletion of survey and identification of areas that will require iPrimary Computing Coordinatorrovement for BYOD

We need to come up with two or three BYOD strategies, including costs and pros and cons and then discuss these options with

411,000

363,000

10,000*

NIL

parents, students and staff before making a decision

B Further iPrimary Computing Coordinatorrove wireless coverage and depth by adding extra WAPS and switches

Buy additional licenses for AirWatch

BYOD Laptops in to KS4 and KS5

Ipads or BYOD in to Y9

IT Manager

IT Manager

IT Manager

IT Manager/SLT

2016-17We have a sufficiently strong wireless network which can cope with the demands of all wireless devices

We can control and monitor all wireless devices which connect to our network

Every student in KS4 and KS5 has access to a laptop, which they can use both in school and at home to access school resources and run internet-based research

65000*

66,500*

NIL

220,000* (if iPads)

We need to agree what is best for Y9 students. Do we take the ipad roll out up to Y9 or drop the BYOD scheme down to Y9. There are merits for both.

C Review iPrimary Computing Coordinatorlementation

Hardware refresh on iPads for Y4 and Y6

IT Manager/SLT

IT Manager

2017-18 Make sure that all stakehoData Managerers agree that we have the correct number and balance of devices for effective student learning

Replace all students iPads in Y4 and Y6

NIL

561,000*

2 Delivery of Digital Content

A Development of an effective cross-platform medium through which users can access their resources, such as email, files and foData Managerers and homework This shouData

Data Manager/IT Manager/Primary

2015-16 Migration and development of resources which all users

See DATA MANAGER

Manager be Frog Learn, with Single Sign on to other 3rd party services

Computing Coordinator

can access from any device, in or out of school

B Develop “in-house” digital resources IT Manager/Primary Computing Coordinator

2015-16 BuiData Manager resources via Frog Learn and using ibooks Author for iPad-specific interactive resources. Work with Apple

NIL

C Research and invest in digital textbooks It Manager/SLT

2016-17 We need to start moving away from physical books, as students get access digitally via personal devices. This will resolve delivery problems, reduce the size of school bags and be more eco-friendly

Unknown

D Research and develop an effective cloud storage solution. We need something that is

IT Manager/Primary

2015-16 We are looking at bundled

Unknown at this stage

centrally controllable, inexpensive and cross-platform to support our growing storage needs,

Computing Coordinator/Senior School DCL

solutions from Google and Microsoft, and will consider others. We have disregarded Apple because it is not really cross-platform

3 InfrastructureA Semi-offsite backup solution IT Manager 2015-16 Secure

purpose-built location near to the AstroTurf, which will contain a Bursarta cabinet protected by a UPS and connected via fibre back to our server room. The cabinet will contain a NAS storage device which will hoData Manager a coPrimary Computing Coordinatorlet

20,000*

e set of our nightly backups along with key software and license keys. This can be used in a disaster recovery scenario to get back our Bursarta and server environment

B Full-offsite backup solution IT Manager 2017-18 Investigate options and costs to store a copy of our Bursarta at a secure Bursartacenter.

Unknown

C Internet connectivity IT Manager 2016-17 Review usage and bandwidth in light of increased number of internet-enabled devices. Discuss options of having our Primary

Unknown

connection delivered over Fibre

D Device Monitoring IT Manager 2015-16 New NAGIOS monitoring system, will monitor up to 200 key devices and notify is via email or TXT if a fault occurs

11,250

E Helpdesk Ticket System IT Manager/EA 2015-16 Ebo has written a system, which has a web front end and will allow users to send an email with their problem and receive a ticket number. Being tested now with a view to release in 2015-16

NIL

F Telephone System IT Manager/Facilities Manager

2016-17 Look at how we can revaPrimary Computing Coordinator our telephone system, expanding in

Unknown

to other areas, such as classrooms and integrating with other services, such as email

4 Primary Computing Coordinator roving the classroom environment

A Investigating alternatives to SmartBoards and Projectors

IT Manager/Primary Computing Coordinator

2015-16 Looking at large touchscreens as an alternative. Must be coPrimary Computing Coordinatoratible with SMART Notebook files and other stanBursarrd applications, including iPads. Cost may be an issue, at least initially. A couple of trial classrooms wouData Manager be used

20,000*

B Look at how we can iPrimary Computing IT 2016-17 Move away Unknown

Coordinator improve sound in the classrooms. Manager/Facilities Manager

from PC speakers to dedicated wall or ceiling mounted systems. Investigate wireless solutions and PA in the classrooms

5 SecurityA Forcing password policy for users IT Manager 2015-16 Forcing users

to change their passwords once per term, and ensuring the passwords are of sufficient difficulty

NIL

Remote Access IT Manager 2015-16 BuiData Managering a new remote access server, which will offer better security and performance for users

NIL

Biometrics Data Manager/It Manager/Bursar

2017-18 Looking at introducing Biometrics for access into BISR. This

Unknown

couData Manager be used to replace registers

Part Two: Subject Development

Plans

Primary

Whole School - Physical EducationStrategic Target Who By When Success

CriteriaCost 2015-

20162016-2017

2017-2017

To change all current SoW from six week plans to eight week plans, that include the recommendations from the CIS report (continuing to build dance into the curriculum).

PE Dept. July 2016 SoW readily available for all new and existing staff.

SR 1000 for CD resource/software.

Improve the comment banks across PE so reports read well. Looking at ways to improve how the comment banks are added (a grid system)

PE Curriculum Leader and Data Manager

February 2016 Replace comment banks

NA

Specialist PE Foundation/KS 1 room is complete and useable for all F1, F2 and Yr 1 PE classes

PE Dept. and Maintenance

Sept 2015 Room ready to teach in

Equipment – SR15,000

Ongoing assessment for G & T students, highlighted on Sims (provide alternative provision highlighted in SoW)

PE Curriculum Leader

On Going G & T students are extended in lessons

NA

Build the competition opportunities for Primary and Senior students with an annual ‘Saudi’ Games *DGBS, Al Khobar, Jeddah, Jeddah Prep)

PE dept Sept 2016 BISR Teams compete against other Saudi schools

Kit – SR20000

Transport costs - ???

Data tracking for Yr 5 and Yr 6 studentsPrimary PE Coordinator

Sept 2016 Sims documents available

NA

Foundation Stage

Conduct a comprehensive review of physical learning environment including outdoor areas as a priority for improving early year’s provision.

Assistant Head

Foundation Leaders and teachers

Curriculum leaders

November 2015

Has a review been carried out?

Have needs and improvements been identified?

None – costs with be incurred in the next stage.

Review assessment within the Foundation Stage, specifically research non-academic forms of assessment such as Well-being and Involvement, Motor development assessment etc. With the aim of bringing in assessment that attends to the whole child.

Foundation Leaders and teachers

Assistant Head

January 2016 Assessments researched and options proposed.

None – costs with be incurred in the next stage.

Conduct curriculum review and assess provision made for physical development through gross and fine motor activities e.g. dance and movement, yoga etc.

Foundation Leaders

January 2016

Design, through collaboration with VLE, SIMs and Data managers, an electronic recording and reporting system that can be used for ongoing formative assessment as well as to produce Learning Journeys.

VLE, SIMs and Data manager.

Assistant Head Foundation Leaders and Teachers

April 2016 Has the new assessment and Learning Ladder system been developed?

None

SoW – interactive lesson for KS 2 and 3, making use of the technology(Ipads, Go pros, video cameras)

PE Dept July 2018 Use of iPad by student within lessons,

Implement new integrated assessment and learning ladder system.

Foundation department

VLE and SIMs managers

End of Term 2 Does the system work?Are the expected benefits being realized

None

Implement new provisions, curriculum and assessment changes for physical development and gross and fine motor skill, based on previous years review and research

Foundation department

End of Term 2 Are assessments beneficial?

Primary - MathsStrategic Target Who By When Success

CriteriaCost 2015-

20162026-2017

2017-2018

Implement the new Maths Curriculum using the new Abacus.

All primary staff

Immediate from Sept 20125

New curriculum implemented

N/A

Audit of calculation policy and problem solving skills.

PoR MAths First term Audit carried out

N/A

TAs to be trained in Numicon PoR Maths and TAs

First term Training complete

N/A

Formulate and implement a whole school numeracy strategy which covers the aspirations of learners, staff and parents as regards developing numeracy. Particular focus given to problem solving using the Singapore Bar Model Method.

PoR Maths coordinator

Term 1 Strategy drafted and ratified by SLT

12000SAR

Establish a cross-school numeracy working party to work under the guidance of co-coordinator, with time allocated for the work. Particular focus given to mental Maths

PoR Maths Co-ordinator

Term 2 Working party formed and operating

Collate data identifying the effectiveness of the Maths initiatives, including by not limited to differentiation, problem solving and mental maths.

PoR Maths Term 2 Results and analysis submitted to SLT

Primary – LiteracyStrategic Target Who By When Success

CriteriaCost (GBP)

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Implementation of Read, Write Inc. Literacy Scheme (RWInc) – Phonics and Reading

Foundation and KS1

Phonics sessions – 1st week in SeptemberReading sessions – October onwards

All staff in Primary receiving RWInc training August 2015.Foundation and KS1 staff having successfully implemented scheme.

6,955.90 – 05/06 budget for resources8,000 (

Ongoing discussions about RWInc’s evolution to include Writing elements of scheme

Lit. Coordinator and PLT

Reading Leaders liaising with Lit. Coordinator /RWInc

Writing to be assimilated into current Literacy planning.

Tracking of reading books Foundation 2 – Year 6

September 2015

Books ordered to increase stock

6315.79 – 05/06 budget for resources

Creation of tracking documentation for guided reading books – KS2

Review Spelling and Handwriting methodology/practice in school


Discussions to begin T2 of 2015/2016

Current practice recorded

Alternative schemes reviewed

Possible CPD

Development of Writing Moderation All Primary staff Start of Term 1Tracker document to be completed by Year Leader to show coverage.

0

Moderate core literacy; reviewing other schemes/strategies could be brought in/develop current practice to raise standards.


Throughout year

Research to be analysed and discussions regarding next steps.

Possible CPD

Monitoring of Read, Write Inc. Literacy Scheme

Foundation and KS1

Throughout Year

New staff having been trained in delivering the scheme.

All staff in Foundation

Topping up of teaching resources

and KS1 having successfully implemented scheme

Monitor ‘Tracking of reading books’

All Primary staff Throughout Year

Year Leaders to email Lit. Coordinator once a Term to sign off on their team having everything up to date.

0

New Spelling scheme/reviewed Spelling scheme to be “launched”

All Primary Staff Early T1 Training delivered to allow staff to deliver new/revised scheme.

Unknown

Review and implement new/revised core literacy planning/stratagies

All Primary Staff Early T1 Training delivered to allow staff to deliver new/revised scheme.

Unknown

Monitoring of Read, Write Inc. Literacy Scheme Foundation and KS1

Throughout 2017-2028

New staff having been trained in delivering the scheme.

Topping up of teaching resources

Reading Leaders liaising with Lit. Coordinator

Monitor ‘Tracking of reading books’

All Primary staff Throughout Year

Year Leaders reporting

0

Monitor/review spelling Lit. Coordinator and PLT

Throughout Year

evidence of its implementation within planning.

0

Moderate new/revised core literacy planning/stratagies


Throughout Year

evidence of its implementation within planning.

0

Primary Science


CriteriaCost 2015-

20262016-2017

2017-2018

Ensure similar structured formative / summative assessment is introduced throughout primary school (in line with new curriculum LO’s) to enable more accurate monitoring of progression

Subject Coordinator, Year Leaders / SIMS manager

End 2016 Assessment

scheme researched / purchased

Incorporated within year groups

Yr group result database / SIMS Setup to monitor results

ApproxGBP 500.00

Review and update of whole school Science report statements for Feb and End of year reports

Subject Coordinator Year leaders

2016 Standard

format developed and decided with Yr. Ldrs input

Differentiated options for all statements

N/A

Review and formalising of all Science investigations carried out in the Primary school

Subject Coordinator/ Year leaders / Secondary science dept.

2016 Log of all investigations carried out in each year group

Formalisatio

N/A

n of uniform Investigation record sheets (in line with secondary format).

Review and update of whole school Science Learning Ladder statements to bring in line with new curriculum

Subject Coordinator / SMT

2017 LL

statements linked to new curriculum LO’s in line with LL statement format currently used

N/A

Science Investigation skills supported and developed to ensure in line with expected levels for KS3 learning. Staff support link with Secondary specialists, workshops for Primary staff and weekly / fortnightly skills sessions for years 5 & 6.

Subject Coordinators, Year Leaders

2017 Assessment

of Investigation skills in Primary

Staff links made

Workshops and skills sessions timetabled

N/A (unless external trainer preferred)

Subject coordinator and

2018 LO’s linked t o CC topicsWell

N/A

Year Leaders supported with appropriate Investigations and resources

Primary Creative Curriculum


Cost 2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Clear mapping of creative curriculum themes in primaryAudit by meeting with Year Leaders:-A4 sheet 3-4 questions

1. Themes you have2. Good themes v bad themes3. Issues (Los?)

Subject Coordinator plus year leaders

Dec 2015 Clear and up to date curriculum map available

Time

Development of creative curriculum themes to allow for development and avoid repetition

Curriculum coordinator plus year leaders

March 2016 All year groups know themes for 2016-17

Time and resources

Membership of NACE (National Association for Able Children in Education)

Curriculum coordinator

ASAP Dissemination of NACE benefits

£199

Investigate the NACE Challenge Award with a view to starting the process 2016-17


March 2016 Clear pathway for Challenge Award established

Cost will be determined by results of investigation

Development of visible learning practice in BISR Curriculum coordinator

June 2016

Development and establishment of personal learning goals


June 2016

Introduction of new topics. First year with no repetition of primary topics.

All primary teachers

Summer 2016 Children more engaged with varied and exciting programme of themes plus no repetition

Initiate NACE Challenge award process Subject coordinator led

Dependant in initial assessment and action plan

Clear pathway to Challenge Award established

Dependant in initial assessment and action plan

School holds Nace Challenge Award Organised by subject coordinator

During academic year 2017-2018

Event held TBC

Primary Computing


CriteriaCost 2015-

20162018-2017

2017-2018

Write and implement Foundation and KS1 Computing Schemes of Work.(CIS Targets- B1, B2, B3, B10)

Subject coordinator

Term by term Stimulating thematic curriculum covering all strands that raises pupil achievement.

New software and planning supporting materials already budgeted.

Develop and implement KS2 pupil self-assessment at the end of each unit.(CIS Targets- B8, B10)

Subject coordinator

Term 1 Effective assessment routines for KS2 Primary Computing

Coordinator time.

Raise standards of Primary ICT inclusion across the school. Continue to train and develop IPad expert teams to disseminate training throughout the school.(CIS Targets- B1, B3, B6, B7, B9)

Subject coordinator

Ongoing

Term 1

IT effectively and appropriately embedded in the curriculum

Ongoing costs for iPads and support.

Review/ update Primary Computing Schemes of Work.

Subject coordinator

By June 2017 Stimulating thematic curriculum covering all strands that raises pupil

New software and hardware costs.

achievement.Pupils

Assessment and monitoring. Share recognised assessment skills with parents and pupils through the VLE

Subject coordinator

Term 1 Parents and pupils have a clear understanding of standards

Coordinator time

Raise standards of Primary ICT inclusion across the school. iPad expert teams become independent in training and monitoring cross curricular use

Subject coordinator

End term 2

Ongoing

iPad use fully embedded,..

for iPads and support Ongoing costs.

Further develop links between Senior and Primary Curriculum. (i.e. By this stage Primary skills in computing will have risen, all SOWs will need reviewing and expectations increasing)

Coordinatpr Term by term Documented thematic curriculum covering all strands that raises pupil achievement.

New software and hardware costs.

Assessment and monitoring. Include curricular exemplars with shared assessment accessible by pupils and parents via the VLE(

Coordinator Term 1 understanding of standards and expectations

Coordinator time.

Raise standards of Primary ICT inclusion across the school. iPad expert teams develop and implement expected curriculum use. Embed into departments and teams.

Coordinator, iPad expert teams

Ongoing over the year

Clear expectations, shared practice and exemplars shared with staff.

Ongoing costs for iPads and support.

Primary MusicStrategic Target Who By When Success

CriteriaCost 2015-

20162016-2017

2017-2018

Whole class instrumental teaching in KS1 and KS2

Subject coordinator

Sept 2015 More peri lessons

Opps budget

Increase number of Peripatetic teachers and areas of expertise.

Piano competition in March 2016

All Music teachers

Oct 2015

March 2016

Variation on instruments included

Opps budgetPrizes to be sponsored

Development of choirs – join together Glee club and Junior Choir – Glee Choir – with instrumental accompaniments.

Subject coordinator

Oct 2015 at start of ECAs

Large, joyous choir!

Already in budget – new song books etc.Attendance at Sing Up course.

Develop special Practice Rooms.

Room sound proofing.

Subject coordinator

Sept 2016 Students able to become more involved.

Sound proofingRoom allocations

Formation of orchestras in both key stages – begin performances

Subject coordinator

End of 2016 Performances in school at assemblies

Maintenance of instruments, strings, reeds etc.

Formation of whole school orchestra, encompassing all instrumental groups, and able to perform at assemblies, school productions Possibility of taking ABRSM Exams in the future as ensembles etc.

Subject coordinator

2017 Orchestra formation

Instruments – most included in budget and in school already.

Primary Art

Strategic Target Who By WhenSuccess Criteria Cost

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Write and evaluate the planning for KS 1Ensuring all topics are names correctly and are in T drive

Primary Art Coordinator

Term by term A set of planning that everyone can follow including resources and web site information

NA

Use Art and DT NC skill check list to help to assess children’s work and to show progression through the primary section of school.

Subject coordinator and teachers

Continue to develop

Effective assessment

NA

Promote internationalism through the creative curriculum Closer links with secondary including more creative art days and exhibitions

Subject Coordinators

On going Ensure that art and DT is used as an effective to tool to help deliver the creative curriculum

Incidental cost occurred through local purchasing of materials needed

Introduce I pads into the art curriculum


Term by term It effectively embedded in the art curriculum

Software costs

Subject Ongoing A complete Local purchase

Ks 1 small kitchen stocking, replacing items Coordinatorsroom with resources

Continue to develop the creative curriculum and assessment of children’s work


Continual checks on the kitchen equipment, the cookers at the moment have been in a number of years and will require some attention.Sink area will need removing and cleaned professionally.


To be researched

Primary: MFL (French)


Cost 2015-2026

2016-2017

2027-2028

Begin to develop links with the French school in Riyadh.

Subject coordinator

12/15 Regular correspondence occurring between the two schools

n/a

Raise profile of primary French in school. Subject coordinator

12/15 French labels &/or posters around primary school. Display work on boards.Children perform in assembly.

n/a

French native speakers fully catered for in school.

Subject coordinator

12/15 Suitable adult volunteers/TA to work with native French speakers, Differentiated work provided and monitored.

Subject coordinator

6/17 Organise a pupil-centred event with the

?

Strengthen links with the French School. French school in Riyadh (e.g. pupil immersion day).

Raise profile of primary French in school.

Subject coordinator

6/17 Organise e.g. a French Day for primary.French Drama ECA to perform play to primary &/or to parents.

?

2017-2018

Continue to liaise with French School. AP 6/17 Regular contact with French School. Events organized.

6/17

Primary Assessment


CriteriaCost 2015-

20162016-2017

2017-2018

Launch the new Literacy and Maths learning Ladders

Monitor and Review

SIMs coodinator September 15th

(TBC) to June 2016

Teachers using them effectively for tracking and target setting

Time

Develop Learning Ladders in other curriculum areas other than Maths and Literacy

PLT and CLs September 2015- June 2016

Learning Ladders developed

Time

Develop Learning Ladders in other areas eg. PSHE, Student Leadership, Empathy etc.

PLT, YLs and CLs

September 2015- June 2016

Learning Ladders developed

Time

Implement the Standardized Assessment Grid for Literacy and Maths (see whole school Assessment Policy). Develop the Assessment Grid for subjects other that Maths and Literacy.(Ensure most recent grid is in the policy)Review

PLT and CLs September 2015- June 2016

Assessment schedule is followed and modified

None

Review effectiveness of CEM in line with recent changes and in collaboration with Secondary.Discuss use of external provider for admission

PLT, DoSS,, Registrar, HoS

June 2016 Identify the external assessment provider

TBC

Develop and use a mark sheet to enable internal and external data comparison. Deliver INSET to staff.Review

PLT, Sims coordinator


Teachers using them effectively

None

Develop marking Rubrics to enhance and standardize formative marking and provide student’s next steps (target setting)

PLT and Middle Managers


Evidence through book Audit

None

Make any relevant changes to the Learning Ladders and discuss with Secondary with a view to launching in KS3

ELT, D Gunn

June 2017 Teachers using them effectively

Time

Launch Learning Ladders in curriculum areas other than Maths and Literacy

PLTD Gunn

June 2017 Teachers using them effectively for tracking and target setting

Time

Launch Learning Ladders in non-curriculum areas e.g. PSHE, Student Leadership, Empathy etc.

PLTSims manager

June 2017 Teachers using them effectively for tracking and target setting

Time

Make changes to Assessment Grids based on review

PLTSims Manager


Time

Make changes to data mark sheet based on review

PLTSims manager


Time

Develop technological method for recording observational assessments in Early Years

PLTSims manger

June 2017 Teacher Feedback positive

TBC

Launch new process for tracking, evidence collection and recording and reporting of observational assessments in Early Years

PLTSims manager


Teachers using them effectively

TBC

Senior

Senior Performing Arts (Music)


Cost 2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Developing music reading throughout the school

All staff Sept 2015 learning to play an instrument by reading music notation

Opps budget

Increase number of Instrumental lessons.Introduction of Drumming and Singing initially.Brass later

Piano competition in March 2016

Major school productionWest Side Story.

All Oct 2015

March 2016

Term 2

Formation of small musical groups

Opps budget

Formation of Instrumental groups and instrumental accompaniments to school events.

All staff Oct 2015 at start of ECAs

Groups performing in school

Already in budget.Music books ordered.

Develop special Practice Rooms.More space required for instrumental lessons.Sound proofing in music department. Carpet was promised in corridor this year but never fitted.

All Sept 2016 More instrumental lessons with less disruption to the school.

Sound proofing in all musicRoom allocationsAlso for J Hall rooms.

Formation of orchestras and bands in primary and secondary.

All End of 2016 Performances in school at

Maintenance of instruments,

assemblies and other events.

strings, reeds etc

Formation of whole school orchestra, encompassing all instrumental groups, and able to perform at assemblies, school productions and at other events in Riyadh when required.

All 2017 Orchestra formation

Instruments – most included in budget and in school already.More sheet music for larger groups if required.

Possibility of taking ABRSM Exams in the future as ensembles etc

CL June 2018 Groups formed

Development of music technology and stage craft. Music production and recording

CL June 20128 Facility established

Some music technology equipment. Lighting.Music software for IT room.

Senior Performing Arts (Drama)Strategic Target Who (job

title)By When Success

CriteriaCost 2015-

20162026-2017

2017-2018

Introduction of new AQA AS Drama and Theatre Studies course

ACL Performing Arts/Facilities manager

Introduce September 2025

Students on the course

Ensure technical provision for Drama Room 1 meets exam board specification for assessed work

ACL Performing

June 2026 Installation

ie. Arts/ManagerInstall 12 channel lighting desk with pre-set and

programmable memoryACL Performing Arts/facilities manager


Install 6 channel mixer/amplifier and sound desk ACL Performing Arts/Facilities manager


Continuation of AS through to A2 ACL Performing Arts

September 2016

Students on course

Introduction of necessary changes to KS3 syllabus ACL performing Arts

Ready for September 2016

Review and complete and changes initiated..

Analysis of A Level Drama and Theatre Studies course re effectiveness/progression

ACL performing Arts

By June 2016 Review complete and changes initiated

Introduction of changes to KS 3, 4 and 5 as and where necessary

ACL Performing Arts

By June 2017 Review complete

Senior Mathematics


Cost 2025-20126

2016-2017

2027-2018

Formalise assessment for learning strategies across the key stages.

CL, DCL, ACL Review in June 2016

Observation of students work

Cost of in-service training

Introduce the 2015 reforms for GCSE Mathematics

CL, DCL, ACL. June 2016 2017 exam results

Cost of in-service trainingTexts and teacher books/ on line resources 7000 pounds.

Review and restructure Key Stage 3 curriculum with a focus on Functional (applied) Maths.

CL, DCL, ACL June 2016 GCSE exam results 2018

None

Review the effectiveness of AfL with the use of data.

Maths Team During year

Research and develop new A level syllabus. Develop bridging units, information packs and review available resources.

CL, DCL, ACL Year end Staff training. Cost of text and teacher books/on line resources

Review the introduction of the new GCSE Maths team Year end

Introduce the new A level curriculum for Mathematics

Maths team, NP

Senior Humanities


Cost 2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2028

Implement new AS qualification across all five subjects.

All teachers of AS

Sept 2015 Results 2016 New textbooks once staff appointed and specialist topic selected.

Develop use of technology in KS3 in History and Geography using iPads and / or the VLE.

All teachers of Y7, Y8 and Y9.

Sept 2016 iPads in lesson plans and used consistently.Performance management targets for relevant staff met.

NA

Consider strategies to increase uptake to GCSE for Geography and History

All teachers of Y8 + 9

November 2015

Increased numbers in KS4 in Sept 2016

TBC

Implement new A2 qualification across all five subjects.

All teachers of A2

Sept 2016 New textbooks and resources. Training for subject knowledge

.

Implement and solidify whole school assessment policy tailored to Humanities needs.

All Ongoing 6 key tested assessment pieces with mark schemes in place for 2017

To have all Humanities subject resources All June 2018 One unit in Training. New on-

uploaded to the VLE and to have started to develop online lessons.

KS3 and KS4 to be totally taught through VLE.

line textbooks.

Senior Science


Cost 2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

Introduce the 3 year GCSE program. All science staff

End 2017 Lesson plans available for the 3 years.

2000GBP

Update the 2 year KS3 scheme of work and assessments.

All staff End 2017 Lesson plans in place

700GBP

Formative assessment - Introduce new system of assessment.

CL DCL End Sept 2015

Alfie soft is purchased, installed and staff are trained

1400GBP

Introduce New Syllabus and assessment schedule for A level Physics and Chemistry.

DCL End 2017 The lesson plans are in place and new resources purchased.

1600GBP

Update VLE CL Ongoing The information on VLE matches the lessons taught

360GBP for the Sims sync tool

Introduce option choices at KS4 to include at least 2 GCSE options in line with the UK

CL AH Oct 2015 This will be outlined in the option booklet and explained in the information evening.

Neutral.

To introduce paperless systems where possible.

All staff Ongoing Copying costs for 2015/16 have been reduced by 75%

Included in online assessment package

To introduce the new GCSE syllabus and assessment schedule.

All staff End 2018 All lesson plans are available on T drive.

Neutral

To introduce the new Biology A level. CL End 2018 Lesson plans and resources match the new course.

12000GBP

Introduce updated text books for KS3 CL Start 2017 Students will have text book designed for the 2 year KS3 program.

4000GBP

Introduce option choices at KS4 to include at least 2 GCSE options in line with the UK

CL Start 2016 All students will choose coordinated science as a standard.

Possible extra teacher needed.

Review 2 year KS3 syllabus and 3 year GCSE POS. To ensure long, medium and short term planning is in line with curriculum changes introduced in 2015/2016.

All staff End 2018 Exam results are analyzed in light of the changes made and cross referenced with previous years.

Senior English


CriteriaCost 2015-

20162016-2027

2026-2017

KS5. Introduce and teach new A Level English Literature, AQA Spec A. Devise schemes of work for Department.

HD with M Walsh

On-gong2015 - 2017

Examination results. Student uptake.

New texts

KS4. Formalise KS4 Progress Tests to measure academic progress students. Employ baseline data to measure attainment against potential and track student progress.

CL and DCL June 2016 Student progress. Student awareness of ‘where they are’.

Photocopying formal papers

KS3. AG and T initiative. Launch ECA Critical Theory and Media Studies with a view to Media Studies IGCSE in due course.

TH with Dept 2015 - 2016 Student uptake.

Absorbed in Dept budget.

All Key Stages. Integrate and embed Flash Writing into the curriculum.

CL and Dept Autumn 2015 Improved handwriting speed and stamina measured in PATOSS scores and improved exam performance.

KS4 and KS5. Continue to collaborate with AQA (Mary James, Education Researcher, Dubai) to develop new IGCSE an A level

CL and DCL and Dept

2016 - 2017 Look to introduce this flagship AQA

Department

qualifications specifically for the Middle East. qualification into BISR

KS3 Assessment. In light of UK changes, revisit levels in KS3 and implement an alternative (eg grades) system if appropriate,

CL DCL and Dept

2016 - 2017 Implementing new system if necessary

KS3/KS4/KS5 Vertical Review, In light of changes: KS3 assessment (levels to grades), KS4 possibly new IGCSE course and grading system, KS5 new AQA English Literature. SOW/POS/assessment must show linear skills progression.

CL to lead all Dept involved

2017 – 2018 KS3/4/5: SOW/POS/assessment must show linear skills progression.

Review N/A

Senior Modern Foreign LanguagesStrategic Target Who By When Success

CriteriaCost 2015-

20262016-2017

2027-2028

To create distinct depts. for MFL & Arabic ,CL June 2016 PoR in place for Arabic

CL stipend, possibly local hire e.g. Yasser Farouk Harb

SAR 6000Complete overhaul of resources for KS3 and KS4. Extensive research has been carried out; resources evaluated, appraised and in the process of being ordered.

Sept 2015 Staff confident they have the best possible resourcesin place, pupils captivated by their new texts.

To build up a collection of dual text books/easy readers in Arabic, French and Spanish in conjunction with librarian

To research and purchase bespoke apps for native Arabic speakers.

CL

CL

Dec 2015

Dec 2015

Numerous texts available for pupil consumption as per CIS report recommendation.

Fully differentiated activities engage native-speakers

SAR 5000 , some of which already allocated ( 2 source budgets, Library and MFL)

Presumably around SAR 5000

To create a formal central archive of pupil attainment and progress, rendered necessary by transience of both pupils and staff. This will facilitate academic tracking and enable even new-hire CL/DCL overview of pupil progress at any given time across the years (French, Spanish and Arabic).

Dec 2015 Hard copy of student attainment/progress in situ

Photocopying only, from existing MFL budget

To train staff for the new GCSE format (French, Spanish and Arabic and ensure all fully conversant with the changes and requirements (ongoing)

CL June 2016 Resources and SoW in place ready for September 2016

Extra resources from MFL budget

Any necessary CPD costs arising

To embed the new GCSE format ( French, Spanish, Arabic) and ensure all new-hire fully conversant with the changes and requirements (ongoing) as Y10 will be following this course of study from Sept 2016.

MZ. LG Dec 2016 All staff fully equipped, review of progress to inform success in Dec 2016

Any necessary CPD costs arising

To be ready to deliver French at A or IB level should previous profile-raising efforts concentrated on the current y9 & y10 have borne fruit

MZ, FR Sept 2016 Resources purchased, staff trained and ready to deliver

Resources, CPD costs

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