James Watt Primary School

SDP Priorities 2026-2028

• PRIORITY 1 - Ensure the organisation is continuing to develop leadership, staffing and governance capacity, with clear roles, responsibilities and effective ways of working, ensuring the capacity, clarity and capability to deliver priorities effectively.
• PRIORITY 2 - To strengthen an inclusive culture where SEND, EAL and disadvantaged pupils and other vulnerable groups receive high-quality, responsive provision that removes barriers to learning, promotes belonging and enables them to achieve and thrive.
• PRIORITY 3 - To raise standards and outcomes in English and mathematics through consistently high-quality teaching, effective curriculum delivery, robust assessment, and targeted intervention, ensuring strong pupil progress and attainment.
• PRIORITY 4 - To ensure every child is safe, supported, and able to thrive through excellent safeguarding, improved attendance, strong family partnerships, and a nurturing approach to mental health and wellbeing.
• PRIORITY 5 - To secure long-term financial sustainability by ensuring all expenditure demonstrates measurable impact and value for money.