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School Priority Areas for 2026-2027

Rationale

What is a School Development Plan and why do we have one? 

The School Improvement Plan is a comprehensive document. It is a strategic plan and, more importantly, a working document for all staff and learners involved at Ysgol Hendrefelin. We believe that it is important for everyone who has an interest in the future of our school to be aware of what we are striving to achieve, and of how we intend to do this. We are reliant upon the interest, advice, work and support of all those who come into the school and, as such, are anxious to provide a brief overview of our intentions.

The School Improvement Plan is updated annually. The plan is the result of an analysis of the school’s needs, strengths and areas for development as identified by our own internal monitoring, assessment and evaluation systems, as well as from pupil and parent voice, inspections and the Local Authority. The School Improvement Plan includes the long-term priorities and ambitions which the school wishes to work towards, and also short-term actions which will ensure that the long-term priorities are achieved. We also ensure we align our development areas to both local and national priorities.

School Development Plan 2026-2027 – Our Priorities

 

 

Priority Area 1

Strengthen the explicit and consistent teaching of vocabulary across all three sites so learners understand more of what they read, hear and say, and the gap between word reading and comprehension closes. 

Priority Area 2

Strengthen the consistency and effectiveness of data analysis and the use of other available information to drive strategic priorities. 

Priority Area 3

Improve attendance across all three sites and build a reliable, site-level view of attendance to target the right barriers.