Our School Development

Each year, the entire Cranfield Academy staff work together to set key priority areas which will drive our school's improvement even further forwards. These 'whole school objectives' are created and contributed to by our Governors and Staff and it is our pleasure to share our objectives for the 2021 to 2022 Academic year below. Beneath each objective, its context within the Academy's improvement is detailed, alongside the objective areas for development.

Whole School Objective 1:

How can Cranfield Church of England Academy's Christian Vision be further established and promoted to enable pupils and adults to flourish?

Context:

• In 2018 – 2019, the Academy introduced a new Christian Vision, rooted in the Church of England’s vision for education. All stakeholders understanding, confidence and investment in this vision is strong.
• In November 2015, the Academy received a SIAMS inspection in which it was rated as ‘outstanding’ and in January 2018, the Academy participated in a pilot for the new SIAMS inspection framework. Were this to have been ‘real’, the Academy would have been graded as good. We await our next Siams inspection which pre-Covid-19, was due in November 2020
• Our Academy is currently participating in Central Bedfordshire’s ‘Schools for the Future’ project – in which consultation on Cranfield Church of England Academy converting into a Primary School is taking place. It will be important to the Academy that any such growth is rooted in our Christian vision.

Objective Areas for Development:

• Evaluate and develop practice in consideration of the new SIAMS Framework.

• Enhancement of Governor monitoring and knowledge of our Church School Status.

• Embed the Academy's Christian Vision at the centre of all curriculum development, monitoring and evaluation.

• Embed child-led worship.

Whole School Objective 2:

How can Cranfield Church of England Academy ensure enhanced outcomes for pupils in a post-Covid-19 academic year?

Context:

• In the previous two academic years, Cranfield Church of England Academy, like all schools world-wide, have contended with the negative impacts of the global pandemic.
• 2020 to 2021 outcomes for pupils demonstrate the latest levels of attainment and progress that children have made. It is hoped that in 2021 to 2022, far less disruption to children’s school experiences will materialise, enabling us to further focus upon the very best outcomes for our children – most notably post-Covid-19.
• We are committed to restoring children’s missed opportunities for enjoyment, achievement and learning in the following academic year.

Objective Areas for Development:

• Review and embed the Academy's Learning Powers & EYFS Characteristics of Effective Teaching & Learning.

• Enhance physical and emotional health and wellbeing by embedding better play and playtimes through the OPAL Primary Programme.

• Ensure the effective delivery of a comprehensive post-Covid-19 Pathways to Success Programme.

• Utilise the SEND Reflection Framework document to promote quality-first teaching and high-level pedagogical discussions.

• Introduce and embed White Rose Maths.

Whole School Objective 3:

How can we ensure our Early Years Foundation Stage provision (2 to 5 years old) remains outstanding and fit for the future?

Context:

• In September 2019, Cranfield Church of England Academy was awarded ‘outstanding’ for the early years in our Ofsted inspection. Since this time, we have had new staff join our team.
• In September 2021, a new EYFS Framework is statutory and we will be required to ensure its adjustments are understood in our daily practice.
• In September 2021, we are required to implement a new Reception Baseline for the first time.
• Our Pre-School continues to be popular and will be almost full in the Autumn Term.

Objective Areas for Development:

• Deliver and embed the new Early Years Framework and Development Matters Programme.

• Ensure a comprehensive programme of Early-Years training and peer-development to enhance early years pedagogical skills.

• Continue to enhance the role of Continuous Provision in Year One.

• Ensure a rigorous and impactful programme of intervention is delivered and evaluated.

   

   

  
  If you have any questions about any of our Whole School Objectives, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of the Senior Leadership Team.