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Increase the percentage of pupils achieving age related expectations and those exceeding age related expectations throughout school. Adopt a mastery approach to the teaching of English and Maths through subject leader development programmes and specific staff CPD, particularly targeting middle attaining children. EEF Toolkit recommends a gain of +5 months. LA Maths trial using Singapore approach and textbooks showed improvement in results in Y1. Discussion/moderation with other schools whose 2016 KS2 SAT results were above national average. Learning walks Lesson observations Work and Planning scrutiny. (Maths and English Subject Leadership Teams) SLT SMT Half Termly data input. Termly Pupil Progress Meeting. Budgeted Cost: £5,000 Invest in Reading Plus system for UKS2 children to develop speed and comprehension skills. Middle attaining children did not sufficiently complete the SAT Reading paper. This system supports pupils of all ability, including higher attainers, to make progress as it is individualised. Monitor usage and progress reports generated by package. Learning Walks (English Subject Leadership Team). English Subject Leader SLT Half Termly data input. Termly Pupil Progress Meeting. Budgeted Cost: £3,160 To narrow the gap between achievement of PP children achieving GLD by the end of Reception. Upgrade the outdoor area in EYFS. EEF recommends that outdoor adventure learning can improve attainment by up to 3 months. Rich outdoor environment gives children a real and practical education and opportunities for development. Data Tracking Learning Walks Observations. EYFS Leader SLT Half termly data input. Termly Pupil Progress Meeting. Budgeted Cost: Contribution from PP funding of £6,000