School Improvement

CAT Improvement Pyramid

Our School Improvement Pyramid is aligned with the four propositions outlined in the Confederation of School Trusts Knowledge building - School Improvement at Scale. This provides a framework for school improvement and all aspects of the School Improvement Pyramid are grounded in research.

01 Attendance

Attendance is our first intervention. We want all pupils to be inspired and excited to attend school and to actively and positively engage in school life. Attending school regularly is fundamental to improving life chances. School attendance is a powerful predictor of pupil outcomes.

02 Engagement

Behaviour is built on good relationships and the understanding that behaviour is about communication. Good order is essential in a school if children are to be able to fulfil their learning potential. Disruptive behaviour in the classroom reduces children’s ability to concentrate and absorb information.

03 Curriculum

Our CAT Curriculum Design Principles provide a framework for the creation of a bespoke school curriculum that would empower and equip pupils with the knowledge, character virtues and learning skills required to thrive.

04 Teacher Expertise

CAT uses a synthesis of Harvard’s 7C’s and John Hattie’s ‘Visible Learning’ as a code for teacher expertise. We use the best research to develop strong pedagogical models of teaching and learning to coach our teachers.

05 Outcomes

We care deeply about children’s outcomes both academic and in an expanded notion of outcomes including character, mastery of knowledge and skills and high quality of work. To improve outcomes, we understand that implementation is complex and use simple structures and processes to secure change.