Supporting School Improvement – Case Study
School Snapshot
Location:Coastal Norfolk, NOR 412, 51.7% of the students are eligible for free school meals. The number of EAL children is (52.9%) with 21 languages spoken.
Ofsted:Good (March 2019)
Challenge
VNET worked with school leaders to identify the steps needed to improve the sequencing of the curriculum to ensure a coherent progression of knowledge, vocabulary, and skills while embedding strategies that enhance pupils’ ability to recall and apply their learning over time.
Timescale
Summer 2022 – Summer 2024
Solution
Strategies:
Outcomes
External curriculum reviews throughout 2023-2024 chart the school's progress in introducing a well-thought-out provision with enhanced opportunities in which pupils’ recall of the taught curriculum is now strong.
The school’s Ofsted Inspection in July 2024 demonstrates the progress.
“Leaders have developed a well-crafted curriculum that sets out exactly what pupils should learn and when. Teachers have deep subject knowledge and boundless enthusiasm due to their expert training.”https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50256972
Benefits
The curriculum is now more cohesive, ensuring that pupils build on prior knowledge systematically and are better prepared to meet the demands of each stage of their education.
Testimonial
“We have been thoroughly supported by VNET and their knowledgeable associates who have been able to provide intelligent, impactful and targeted CPD aimed at improving the impact of our curriculum. We are now confident that our children are learning more and remembering more.” Maria Grimmer Headteacher, St Nicholas Priory Primary School