Dear Parents,
This week we concluded our school improvement work to secure our permanent leadership team. From January our team will comprise of:
Headteacher – Mrs Sharon Taylor
Assistant Headteacher – Mrs Sally Atkins
Inclusion Leader – Mrs Jenny Fenton
Maths Lead and Mentor – Miss Sam Norris
English Lead and Mentor – Mrs Laura Kempson
Curriculum Lead and Mentor – Miss Claire Evers
On behalf of the staff I would like to thank Miss Norris for her excellent contribution to school improvement as acting Deputy Headteacher. Miss Norris is well respected by Governors, staff, parents and children. I am delighted that she continues as a valuable member of our leadership team.
It was good to see the support at the phonics and early reading meetings held this week for parents in Catkins, Year 1 and Year 2. Thank you to Mrs Jones and Miss Day for sharing their expertise. We are really proud of our new reading books and the Read Write Inc. phonics scheme. Read Write Inc. is happening every day across KS1 and for some children in Year 3 and 4. Research tells us that ‘Reading for pleasure is more important for children’s cognitive development that their parents level of education and is a more powerful factor in life achievement than socio-economic background. (Sullivan and Brown 2013)
Our new high quality topic books were also on display in Year 1 and 2 this week as part of the KS1 outcome afternoon. Children have been writing about their topic ‘Fire Fire!’ as well as building models and setting fire to them! It is a real pleasure to see children experiencing these moment of irresistible learning.
Whether you have attended an information meeting or a parent outcome, heard your child read, helped with Anglo Saxon home learning or started packing for the Year 6 residential after half term, your support this half term is appreciated.
Enjoy a break next week if you are able to have one.
Best wishes
Sharon Taylor