Our Priorities for 2025-2026
This year, we're focusing on four key priorities that shape your child's experience at Takeley:
1. Relationships and Belonging
- Creating a positive, nurturing culture where strong relationships promote belonging, well-being and readiness to learn through:
- Growth mindset approach for all children and staff
- Positive Playtimes strategies
- Trauma Perceptive Practice training for all staff
- Consistent behaviour and relationships policy
2. Curriculum and Enrichment
- Developing a knowledge-rich curriculum that inspires lifelong learning through:
- 'I am a Clever Writer' approach to develop writing skills
- Systematic curriculum building on prior knowledge
- Opportunities for progression in sports, arts, languages and more
- Social, moral, spiritual and cultural learning
3. Standards and Aspiration
Securing high-quality teaching through:
- Adaptive teaching to meet all pupils' needs
- High expectations for pupil outcomes
- Links with higher education to build aspiration
- Targeted support for vulnerable learners
4. Mixed-Age Provision
Strengthening our mixed-age classes through:
- Clear progression across year groups
- Continuous provision promoting independence
- Well-designed learning environments
- Comprehensive curriculum coverage
