Isaac Newton Academy 2018/19
To equip every child with knowledge, learning power and character.
What problems were in your school and how did you identify them?
o To create a new school with a bold vision: the highest aspirations and outcomes for all.
o To gain buy-in from community/parents/students/staff
o To achieve an aim and build upon this aim.
What actions did you take?
o Developed a shared vision and ensured that it underpinned every policy/action
o A curriculum with depth and challenge
o Conducted home visits for every child and built partnerships with families
o Developed a truly growth mindset culture, reflected in the language used and our interactions with students and each other
o Built a unique and powerful programme for developing character and learning power - BRIDGES (Bravery, Resourcefulness, Integrity, Discovery, Grit, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Discipline)
o Appointed only the best teachers and gave them great CPD opportunities
o A relentless focus on data; rigorously evaluating it and intervening promptly
o Tight structures and routines to support excellent behaviour for learning
o Developed great leadership at all levels
o Meticulous planning.
What were the outcomes?
2017 P8 score was +0.97, placing INA 35th out of all UK secondary schools (in top 1%) for progress/value added.
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