School Development Plan (SDP)
Christ Church CE Primary School
At Christ Church Streatham, our School Development Plan is rooted in our vision that every child is a unique gift from God. Our priorities reflect our commitment to ensuring all pupils flourish academically, socially and emotionally within a caring, inclusive and aspirational environment.
Priority 1: Strengthen Foundational Knowledge
We are continuing to strengthen the teaching of early reading, writing, language and mathematics so that pupils develop secure foundational knowledge and skills from the earliest stages of learning.
Key Actions
- Develop consistent approaches to teaching and learning
- Strengthen early identification and targeted support
- Improve consistency in foundational skills across the school
- Continue to develop staff expertise and curriculum delivery
Intended Impact
- Pupils make strong progress from their starting points
- Increased consistency across classrooms
- Stronger outcomes in core areas of learning
- Pupils develop the knowledge and confidence needed for future learning
Priority 2: Strengthen Adaptive Teaching and Inclusion
We are continuing to strengthen adaptive teaching, behaviour support and inclusive practice to meet the increasingly complex needs of pupils across the school.
Key Actions
- Develop consistent adaptive teaching approaches
- Strengthen support for pupils with SEND and additional needs
- Continue to develop behaviour and regulation strategies
- Improve staff confidence and expertise through training and support
Intended Impact
- Calm and purposeful learning environments
- Improved engagement and access to learning for all pupils
- Greater consistency in classroom practice
- Pupils feel supported, included and ready to learn
Priority 3: Secure Long-Term Sustainability
We are continuing to strengthen pupil recruitment, community engagement and the wider school offer to secure the long-term sustainability of the school.
Key Actions
- Strengthen engagement with prospective families
- Develop the Nursery and wider provision
- Increase visibility within the local community
- Continue to strengthen partnerships and opportunities for pupils
Intended Impact
- Increased pupil numbers across the school
- Stronger community engagement
- Improved transition into the school
A sustainable and thriving future for the school
Priority 4: Strengthen Attendance
We are continuing to work closely with families to improve attendance and reduce persistent absence so that pupils can fully access learning and wider school opportunities.
Key Actions
- Maintain close monitoring of attendance
- Strengthen communication and support for families
- Work closely with external agencies and partners
- Ensure early intervention where concerns arise
Intended Impact
- Improved attendance and reduced persistent absence
- Stronger engagement with families
- Increased access to learning for all pupils
- Pupils attend regularly and are ready to learn
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the School Development Plan, please contact the school office.