SDP & ASSESSMENT RATIONALE

The school development plan (SDP) is the school’s strategic plan for improvement. It sets out the actions a school will take to improve learner outcomes.

Thameside Primary School has strengths in:

* pupil outcomes for children working at greater depth, especially in Reading and Maths

*its cohesive enriched curriculum

*its commitment to the inclusion of all children 

*the value given to the CPD and upskilling of its staff

*the progress children in EYFS make from baseline assessments

Thameside Primary School wants to further develop in: 

Attendance: Improving the attendance & punctuality of vulnerable children.

Scaffolding: To embed consistent and effective scaffolding strategies for the lowest 20% of learners, ensuring they are supported to access age-related expectations and make strong progress across the curriculum.

SEND: Strengthen SEND and Therapeutic Thinking provision across the school by embedding effective assessment practices, developing inclusive, regulation-focused spaces such as The Nest, and enhancing Positive Play opportunities- underpinned by sustained, evidence-informed CPD that equips staff to meet the diverse needs of all pupils.

Assessment: Ensure depth of teaching across the foundation curriculum by using effective end-of-unit assessment to evaluate pupils’ knowledge and skills, inform future teaching, and close learning gaps.

Interactions: Ensure high-quality adult interactions in EYFS and Year 1 continuous provision to promote strong progress for all pupils, with a particular focus on developing communication and language skills. ‘Every interaction with children is a teaching or learning opportunity or a chance to build a connection’.

Please download our School Development Plan for 2025–26 (below) for more information on how we intend to ensure that all children make progress from their individual starting points, access our full curriculum offer, and close gaps in their learning. Thank you.