Table of Contents Vision ……………………………………. Page 3
Ethos and Values ……………………….. Page 4 Safeguarding ……………………………. Page 6 Strategic Priority 1 To raise attainment and standards to outstanding …….Page
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Strategic Priority 2 To ensure that the school remains financially viable ……Page 11
Strategic Priority 3 To develop pupils to their maximum potential ……..…Page
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Strategic Priority 4 Supporting staff to the highest standard of professional development and well being ……………….…….. Page
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Strategic Priority 5 Ensuring successful transition at all stages in a student’s life …………………………………………. Page
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Vision The vision of the governors of Neston High School is that we are the outstanding, inclusive, 11-18 comprehensive school of first choice for all students from the local community. We aim to develop confident learners with the skills to take ownership of their learning, who are proud of their achievements and are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
Ethos and Values We want our school to provide educational opportunities in a stimulating, creative, supportive and challenging environment.
We want students to be equipped with the skills and qualities needed to meet the opportunities, demands and challenges of life in the 21st Century, within a changing world of work and employment.
In providing these educational opportunities our school operates according to a clear set of values, identified by students, embraced by governors and understood by the whole community. Pride and Courage are guiding principles that underpin the values that we are about as a community within “Team Neston.�
Pride represents:
Safeguarding has the highest possible profile across all aspects of school life. We believe in a school that helps all students, regardless of background, achieve academic excellence and successful pathways to adult life. This school fosters a belief that all students have talent and that we will nurture this social, creative, sporting and academic talent whilst developing self-confidence and determination.
We believe in a school where every student and every parent really matters within and beyond our community and where mutual respect is strong.
Our school encourages close partnership with parents, to achieve the best learning and support for all students, engaging everyone effectively, to maximise student achievement.
As a school we promote the key British and school values within Pride and Courage of tolerance, democracy, diversity, inclusion and respect.
We will develop a range of personal, social, spiritual and moral qualities and skills leading to well-rounded citizens.
This ethos will be delivered by inspirational teaching and learning along with high quality tutoring, mentoring and guidance. We believe in an inclusive curriculum that provides challenge and enrichment for every student. We want our school to foster a love for learning at every level, to track progress and celebrate collective and individual success. We expect a school that makes sure students understand and appreciate the value of education.
Strategic Priority 1: To raise attainment and standards to outstanding The strategic priority to be developed and overseen by the Curriculum Committee. Targets to be set around A) A figure for 5A* to C % including English and Mathsat GCSE level in 2016 and 2017 only B) A figure for Progess 8 C) Value added figure for KS5 “A� level courses D) Value added figure for KS5 vocational courses
Strategic Priority 2: To ensure that the school remains financially viable The strategic priority to be developed and overseen by the Finance Committee Targets to be set around A) An agreed surplus % range at end of the financial year. B) Agreed maximum % value of budget on teaching staff C) Agreed maximum % value of budget on non-teaching staff D) Agreed maximum % of budget on supply staff.
Strategic Priority 3: To develop pupils to their maximum potential The strategic priority to be developed and overseen by the Liaison Committee. Targets to be set around: A) Minimum attendance and maximum persistent absence figures B) Areas of weakness arising from the annual Kirkland Rowell surveys C) Involvement in personal development opportunities
Strategic Priority 4: Supporting staff to the highest standard of professional development and well-being.
The strategic priority to be developed and overseen by the Liaison Committee. Targets to be set around: A) Surveys of staff including the annual Kirkland Rowell survey. B) Reducing staff absence levels.
Strategic Priority 5: Ensuring successful transition at all stages in a student’s life.
The strategic priority to be developed and overseen partially by the Curriculum committee and partially by the Liaison Committee. Targets to be set around: A) Pupils premium impact – Curriculum committee B) Destination data for year 13 – Liaison Committee C) High satisfaction rates for transition from year 6 to 7 and KS3 to KS4 - Liaison Committee. D) High admission rates to the school in year 7 and year 12 E) % of pupils from our feeder and partner schools
Neston High School, Raby Park Road, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 9NH Tel: 0151 336 6959 Fax: 0151 353 0408 Email: admin@nestonhigh.cheshire.sch.uk www. nestonhigh.cheshire.sch.uk Headteacher: Mr Steven Dool MEd NPQH Deputy Headteachers: Mrs R Hudson MSc NPQH Mr C Randerson BEd