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Year 2 had a great day at Austerfield Study Centre. The children got to explore habitats and build dens in absolutely glorious weather!
Y2 SWH making Mother’s Day cards, meeting the chicks and enjoy our Attendance Award outdoor time.
Today Y3NRO tried a variety of vegetable soups! 🥕🥦🍅🧅
Year 2SWH enjoyed a walk around the school grounds collecting natural materials for their bug hotel.
Year 2 reading and re-enacting the Jack and the Beanstalk play script.
Year 2 PE rehearsing The Farmer’s Jig.
Red Nose activities Part 2! We have adapted the well known party game Pin the tail on the donkey and put our own F2 twist on it! We pinned the Red Nose on one of our most loved characters - the Gruffalo instead (With mixed results and lots and lots of fun) 😄
F2SWH Red Nose Day fun and Attendance Award ice lolly time!
Mrs Abbott’s lunchtime art club Red Nose Day competition winners!
1st🥇, 2nd🥈 and 3rd🥉 place!
Enjoy your winning dojos girls!
Year One Red Nose Day 2025
Smiles, sunshine and endless play - lunchtime is the best time of the day ☀️ 🎉 ⚽️
Curriculum and Learning: The curriculum is well-considered, building on previous learning to deepen understanding. While assessment systems need improvement, the school’s overall approach helps in identifying and supporting pupils’ needs.
Anti-Bullying: Pupils respect each other, believe in the school’s values, and feel confident that any issues, including bullying, would be resolved quickly by adults.
School Environment: The academy is described as a warm and welcoming place where pupils feel safe and happy. Respectful and positive relationships are central to the school’s environment.
Safeguarding: The school has effective safeguarding arrangements, creating an open and positive culture that prioritises pupils’ interests.
Early Years Provision: The early years setting promotes positive relationships and collaboration among children. Adults model effective communication and use assessment well to engage children in their learning.
Extracurricular Activities: There is a wide range of clubs available, such as football, rugby, forest school, and choir, which help develop pupils’ talents and interests.
Overall Effectiveness: The school is rated “Good” in all categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.
Promotion of Values: Pupils learn about diversity and British values through various activities and demonstrate positive attitudes and respect for others. The school also encourages community involvement, such as the choir singing in residential homes and helping at the local food bank.
High Expectations and Progress: The school sets high expectations for all pupils, which are being met. Parents appreciate the support and information provided by the staff and are pleased with the progress their children make.
Support for SEND: The school effectively identifies and supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), involving parents in the assessment process and adapting lessons to help these pupils build new knowledge.
Governance and Leadership: Trustees and governors are skilled and committed, regularly visiting the school and maintaining an accurate picture of its operations to ensure continued improvement.
Reading and Phonics: The school is committed to ensuring all pupils learn to read. Effective training and support for teachers, along with appropriate reading materials and catch-up sessions, help pupils read accurately and confidently.
Positive Behaviour: Changes in how behaviour is managed have helped pupils reflect on their feelings and make better choices. This has resulted in positive behaviour during lessons and playtimes.