
37VERNON PRIMARY SCHOOL |
BEST PRACTICE REPRESENTATIVE 2018
Outstanding provision
We have maintained our “outstanding”
provision and continued to build upon
this success, consistently ensuring that
we retain the ethos and core values
that make our school unique. The key
elements to our success are:
»Visionary, forward-thinking
leadership – succession planning and
ongoing continuous professional
development (CPD) ensures the
development of every level of leader
throughout the school.
»A stimulating, vibrant and creative
specialised curriculum that inspires and
motivates children and teachers alike.
»Outstanding teaching, learning and
behaviour is maintained through
rigorous and meaningful monitoring
processes, strong mentoring and
CPD structures and the development
and implementation of innovative
learning approaches.
»Strong partnership with all
stakeholders (governors, parents,
carers, staff and children), as well as
external professionals. Our inclusive
practices deliver individualised
learning opportunities through a
collaborative approach.
»Strong links with key teams within
Cheshire East local authority – the
high level of support we have
received has been invaluable along
our journey.
»An engaging, inspiring, visual
environment that places emphasis
on creativity and immersive learning
experiences.
Bespoke curriculum
Vernon Primary School’s curriculum
has an excellent reputation. Noted for
its richness and breadth by Ofsted, it
teaches children the highest levels of
skills, knowledge and understanding
that they will need to prepare them
for the world, within an inspiring and
innovative curriculum. High standards
across the curriculum are sustained
within government frameworks.
Our senior leadership team have
developed a specialised learning map
for each year group that provides
opportunities for the cross-curricular
approach we have always embraced
at Vernon. We ensure that children
see the connection between subjects
within a relevant context. This holistic
curriculum provides opportunities for
real, hands-on experiences to excite,
inspire and engage.
Teachers consistently deliver a
dynamic, structured, topic approach
which is continually adapted to
appeal to every individual, finding
their “hook” and exciting their
interest. This is revised regularly to
ensure that we respond to the varying
learning styles and needs of every
child. Outstanding lead teachers have
developed, refined and cascaded –
meaning they have shared across the
whole school – teaching techniques
to inspire our children. For example,
using innovative, immersive drama
opportunities as a tool for learning
across a range of subjects has had a
significant impact on progress and
attainment, particularly in writing.
Another successful technique is
“guided writing”, which has been
regularly developed and adapted to
reflect current curriculum expectations.
Many of these techniques and
strategies have been widely recognised
and celebrated beyond the school.
Displays are interactive
and vibrant
Music lessons
including drumming
take place weekly
We ensure that
children see the
connection
between
subjects within a
relevant context.
This holistic
curriculum
provides
opportunities for
real, hands-on
experiences to
excite, inspire
and engage
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