At Blackmoor Park Infant School & Kindergarten, we are committed to continuous improvement and ensuring that every child receives high-quality education, care and support so that they can thrive. Our School Development Priorities for 2026–27 set out five key areas that will guide our work throughout the year, with a clear focus on improving outcomes, teaching and learning, attendance and the wider experiences of all our children.

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Improving Outcomes for Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Pupils

We are committed to improving outcomes, attendance and engagement for our disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils. Through targeted support, effective use of Pupil Premium funding and strong partnerships with families and external agencies, we will work to remove barriers to learning and ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed. We will also increase access to enrichment, educational visits and wider leadership opportunities so that all children can participate fully in school life.

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Strengthening the Quality of Curriculum and Teaching

We will continue to strengthen teaching and learning through the development of our Teaching for Mastery approach, high-quality adaptive teaching and a carefully sequenced curriculum. Particular attention will be given to early reading and phonics, ensuring children who need additional support receive it quickly. Staff development, coaching and collaboration will support consistently high-quality teaching across the school.

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Raising Attainment and Progress

We are focused on raising attainment and ensuring children make strong progress from their individual starting points. This includes improving the proportion of children achieving a Good Level of Development (GLD) at the end of Reception, continuing to improve outcomes in the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check, and strengthening attainment in reading, writing and mathematics at the end of Key Stage 1. Effective assessment and targeted intervention will help us identify and address gaps in learning at the earliest opportunity.

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Improving Attendance and Maintaining High Standards of Behaviour

Every day in school matters. We will continue to improve attendance and reduce persistent absence through early identification, targeted support and strong partnerships with families. Alongside this, we will maintain high expectations for behaviour, helping children to develop positive attitudes to learning, resilience, self-regulation and readiness to learn.

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Strengthening Early Years Provision

We will continue to strengthen our Early Years provision from Nursery through to Reception, ensuring that children benefit from an ambitious, well-sequenced and engaging curriculum. We will maximise the impact of Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) funding, provide targeted support where needed and ensure children make strong progress from their individual starting points. Strong partnerships with parents and carers will support children's learning, attendance and successful transition into Reception and Key Stage 1.

Together, these priorities reflect our continued commitment to Learning and Achieving Together, ensuring that every child at Blackmoor Park is supported, challenged and given the very best opportunities to succeed.