Improvement targets

• To collectively define the terms literacy and numeracy.
• All subject departments will develop a subject specific literacy and numeracy statement and plan.
• 30% of our students currently have an opportunity to use computers in class. We will aim to increase this to 50% over the three year period.
• Teachers will plan, in a structured way, for the integration of ICT in their lessons and classroom activities.

Required actions

• Hold a meeting of all staff to discuss what literacy and numeracy means to their subject and develop a whole school definition.
• Subject departments will meet and this will be the only agenda item.
• Encourage teachers to utilise available computer room.
• Identify staff in-service through questionnaires which will determine in-service requirements.

Persons responsible

• Literacy and Numeracy link persons, management and teaching staff.
• Subject department co-ordinators and all teachers.
• Teaching staff.
• ICT and School Planning Co-ordinators.

Time frame for action

• Academic year 2013-2014
• Academic year 2013-2015
• Academic years 2013-2016
• Academic year 2014-2016

Success criteria / measurable outcomes

• All teachers have a clear understanding of the terms literacy and numeracy and the definitions will be displayed on the SSE Board in the staffroom.
• Each subject folder will contain a literacy and numeracy statement and plan.
• We will survey students again at the end of the academic year 2015-2016 to identify if this target has been met.
• We will determine the level of increase in the number of teachers and students accessing the computer room to enhance teaching and learning.

Review dates

• May 2014
• May 2015
• May 2016
• May 2016