Priorities for School Improvement This page will be expanded shortly.  In the meantime, here is a reminder of the eight priorities for school improvement: Raise standards of achievement, particularly in literacy and numeracy. Ensure continuity and progression across all phases. Extend professional Development. Improve attendance and motivation and address the needs of underachieving groups. Establish and develop learning networks to support school improvement. Identify and support schools causing concern. Improve early years provision. Promote and extend the use of information and communication technologies or school improvement.