This document outlines the high level improvement plan for Northfield Academy for the 2011-2012 school year. The plan focuses on improving curriculum, meeting learner needs, learner experiences, parental engagement, and community engagement. Key goals include implementing a coherent curriculum, providing appropriate courses and support for all learners, engaging learners in their education, improving parent communication and involvement, and strengthening community partnerships. The plan predicts timescales of 1, 2, or 3 years for achieving outcomes aligned with curriculum excellence standards.

1. ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
EDUCATION, CULTURE AND SPORT
HIGH LEVEL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
SCHOOL: Northfield Academy
SESSION: 2011- 2012
LIO IMPROVEMENT PRIORITY FOCUS FINAL OUTCOMES FOR PREDICTED LEAD
Priority QIs LEARNERS TIMESCALE PERSON/TEAM/
‘Journey to Excellence’ ‘Improving to be evaluated against HGIOS 1 2 3 DEPT/
Broad Area Outcomes yr yrs yrs FACULTY
for
Learners
Through
Self Our Learners’ will experience;
Evaluation’
Learning and Teaching  a planned coherent curriculum  Faculty PT’s
Curriculum Key Theme: in S1 to S3 in line with
for
Excellence
Curriculum for Excellence.
Curriculum for Excellence 5.1
5.3  a well structured and prepared  DHT1
‘senior phases’ offering (JC)
appropriate courses and
learning experiences to meet
their learning needs and
aspirations.
Meeting Learner Needs 5.3  an integrated faculty of Pastoral  DHT 2
Curriculum care and Pupil support (MW)
for
Excellence
Helping
those with
different
needs,
skilled and
trained staff

2.  frequent and regular
opportunities through the PLP  DHT 2
process to discuss their learning (MW)
with an adult who knows them
well
 learning opportunities informed  Every
by achievement data such as Class Teacher
MIDYIS, in school tracking and
their personal profile.
 time with an adult mentor on a DHT1/2
regular basis to work on their  (JC/MW)
Personal Profile.
 teachers who are trained in
Restorative Practices, Solution  DHT 1/2
Orientated Approaches and (JC/MW)
Assertive Discipline training
techniques.
Learners’ Experiences 2.1  high quality learning
5.2 opportunities which motivate 
and engage them. HT
They will be active participants
5.9 in their learning and be able to
Curriculum
for confidently evaluate the
Excellence, progress they have made.
Skilled and
trained staff
 opportunities to be engaged in
 DHT 2/3
processes to track their
progress, profile their (MW/AD)
achievements and set targets
for their improvement.

3. Partnership
Key Theme: 5.5  a culture of high expectation  HT
Pupil Engagement 1.1 throughout the school.
 opportunities to shape and
evaluate their learning  Faculty Leaders
experiences in school.
 encouragement to contribute to
discussions and decisions about  DHT 2
school improvement (MW)
 encouragement to undertake
additional responsibilities in  DHT 2
school. (MW)
Parental Engagement 2.2  parents who are more engaged
5.7 in discussion about their 
progress in school through DHT 3
Working receiving regular information (AD)
together,
learning in about attendance, behaviour and
the wider academic progress
community,
curriculum
for  parents who are better informed
excellence 
about their childs school through
improved communication and DHT 3
consultation (AD)
 parents who are more aware of 
the work of the parent council
and other opportunities for them HT
to be involved in the life and work
of the school

4. Community Engagement  opportunities at all transition  DHT 3
4.1 points allowing them to gain (AD)
8.1 skills, confidence and appropriate
learning to ease that period of
change
 benefits of and opportunities  DHT 3
arising from, working with ASG (AD)
schools, other education
providers, business partners and
other organisations working to
provide specific support for them
Head Teacher: _____________________________ Date: _________________________________
Officer: _______________________________ Date of Agreement : _________________________________