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Improvement Plan

Cloan Nursery School Improvement plan 2019/2020

Q.I 1.3

Delivery of 1140 hours

 

Q.I 2.5

             Family Learning Programmes

 

Q.I 2.3

Outdoor Learning Environment

 

Evaluate current environment and identifying any changes required for implementation of 1140 hours

August  2019

Consultation meeting with staff/parents  to discuss ideas/suggestions for Family Learning programme/s

Sept 2019

Feedback from staff, children and families on current outdoor environment and learning experiences

August  2019

 

Team building activities

August 2019

October 2019

November 2019

February 2019

Compile Action Plan for implementation of Family Learning programme/s

Sept 2019

Staff moderation exercise to discuss outdoor environment and learning and how we as a team can further improve and develop these for children.

Aug  In-service Day 2019

Review Vision, Values and Aims

August 2019

Identify any resources required for implementation of the Family Learning programme/s

Sept 2019

Creating a much more free flow play experiences for the outdoors for 3-5 children

Aug  In-service Day 2019

Compile Action Plan for delivery of 1140 hours

September 2019

Information sessions for Parents/carers Family Learning Programme/s

Sept 2019

Staff to access any CPD opportunities using NI Hub, Learning through Landscapes Scotland, CPD Manager , Child Care Forum funded outdoor courses etc.

Aug 2019

On-going

Identify any further resources required to implement hours.

 

August  2019

On-going evaluation/review meetings about  Family Learning programme/s

October 2019

December 2019

February 2020

April 2020

Audit and review our current outdoor learning resources and equipment.

Sept 2019

 

On-going evaluation/review meetings with staff and families about  1140 hours and the impact on the quality of the service, particularly on teaching and learning made to implement  the extended hours

August 2019

September 2019

November 2019

January 2020

March 2020

May 2020

Evaluation of Impact of the Family Learning Programmes/s  for children and their families

May 2020

Staff, children and families to identify further recourses to be purchased that will enhance outdoor learning and environment

Sept 2019

Review current internal induction process for CDO’s

August 2019

 

 

Visits to other establishments for sharing good practice of outdoor learning environments

Sept 2019

On-going

Identify any training required for all existing and new staff

August 2019-

On going

 

 

Identify GCC approved contractors for fitting play equipment and invite them to draw up plans for outdoor space.

Sept 2019

Visits to other establishments for sharing good practice of the delivery of 1140 Hours 

August 2019

On-going

 

 

Identify and apply for funding streams for fixed outdoor play equipment for all areas.

Sept 2019

Evaluation of impact of the 1140 Hours pilot for children and their families and the quality of teaching and learning as a result of the extended hours.

May/June  2020

 

 

Consultation meetings with staff/children and families to discuss and agree plan for outdoor learning environment

October  2019

 

 

 

 

On-going evaluation/review meetings on Outdoor learning environment  and experiences provided

October 2019

November  2019

January 2020

April 2020

 

 

 

 

Review and re-audit outdoor resources ensuring that our resources and appropriate and in good condition

 

 

 

February 2020

 

 

 

 

Evaluation of the impact of the new outdoor learning environment to improve children’s learning and engagement.

  • Meet with parents/ carers to discuss their views.
  • Consultation with children to reflect on their learning.
  • Evaluative questionnaire for staff to complete.

May 2019