Sully as a Learning Organisation

At Sully Primary school we recognise the importance of engaging all staff in continuous professional learning. As such:

  • New staff receive induction and mentoring support.
  • Professional learning is focused on student learning and school goals.
  • Staff are fully engaged in identifying the aims and priorities for their own professional learning.
  • Professional learning challenges thinking as part of changing practice.
  • Professional learning connects work-based learning and external expertise.
  • Professional learning is based on assessment and feedback.
  • Time and other resources are provided to support professional learning.
  • The school’s culture promotes and supports professional learning.

Current examples of the ways in which this can be seen in action are as follows:

  • Mrs Bridge, Mrs Chinneck and Mrs Barlow continue to develop their HLTA roles within the school and are effectively covering teacher’s planning, preparation and assessment (PPA) time on a weekly basis.
  • HLTA, Mrs Thomas, is leading on the day to day running of the Nursery assisted by our Deputy Headteacher Miss Harries.
  • Mrs Morgan, Mr Jarvis and Mrs Gorwill hold senior management positions within the school and work within the SMT to ensure our school continues to develop and thrive.
  • Sully PS is a  Partnership School with Cardiff Met University and The University of South Wales. As well as hosting student teachers from both universities, we also delivery training on a variety of pedagogical areas for up to 20 students, assisting them with their pedagogical awareness and approach to action research.
  • All staff are undertaking learning opportunities linked to our current School Improvement Plan.
  • Mr Jarvis recently completed his Masters in Education.
  • Mrs Davies recently completed her Middle Level Leaders Qualification 
  • Miss Harries recently completed her National Professional Qualification for Headteachers