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Welcome to Glen Hills School An Academy Member of The Fosse Trust Bookmark us! www.glen-hills.leics.sch.uk Follow us on Twitter @GlenHillsSchool. Ofsted said…. ' One has only to set foot inside this outstanding school to see, and almost feel, the exciting and stimulating
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Welcome to Glen Hills School An Academy Member of The Fosse Trust Bookmark us! www.glen-hills.leics.sch.uk Follow us on Twitter @GlenHillsSchool 4+ Welcome
Ofsted said… ' One has only to set foot inside this outstanding school to see, and almost feel, the exciting and stimulating education that it is providing.' OFSTED 2008 and 2011 – Outstanding in all areas and continually improving! 4+ Welcome
Why we are proud… • High expectations of behaviour, effort and achievement. • A beautiful and well-equipped school. • A substantial ‘wider curriculum’ – sport, music, healthy living, the arts etc. • High parental and pupil satisfaction – nothing less than 98% satisfaction in any aspect of the school and lots were100% (2013 parental questionnaire). • High quality and knowledgeable staff. • Children we are proud of! 4+ Welcome
Who’s Who • Tim Sutcliffe – Head Teacher • Rebecca Wesley – Deputy Head / Phase 1 Leader • Janette de Voil – Assistant Head / Phase 2 Leader • Amy Smith – Assistant Head • Sharon Brown – 4+ Leader / teacher • Rachel Nutbrown – 4+ teacher • Rachel Bretherton – 4+ teacher • Amy Whiting – 4+ teacher • Sheron Bahia – 4+ teacher • Lesley Wogan – Nursery Nurse • Sharon Swirles – Nursery Nurse • Eileen Lawrence - Nursery Nurse • Adele Brinkley – Learning Support • Nita Soma – Learning Support 1 ADULT TO EVERY 10 CHILDREN! 4+ Welcome
Other Important People Chris Kingsley Mills –Vice Chair of Governors Gina Barnett– PSA School Nursing Team School Food Support 4+ Welcome
What is The 4+? • FOUNDATION STAGE • 7 AREAS OF LEARNING 4+ Welcome
FOUNDATION STAGE • The Seven Areas of Learning are split into three ‘Prime Areas’ and four ‘Specific Areas’ of learning. Prime areas- how skills for learning are developed…. • Communication and Language • Physical Development • Personal, Social and Emotional Development 4+ Welcome
There is More!! Specific areas- how the three prime areas for learning are developed…. • Literacy • Maths • Understanding of the World • Expressive arts and design 4+ Welcome
The National Curriculum • Foundation Stage • Key Stage One 5 - 7 • Key Stage Two 7 – 11 • Key Stage Three 11 – 14 • Key Stage Four 14 – 16 • (Key Stage Five) – 2031!!! 4+ Welcome
How does Glen Hills fit in? • Glen Hills is a 4+ - 11 Primary School (for the first time since 1985!) • Years R – 6 • Key Stage 2 SATs take place at the end of Year 6 • South Wigston High School 4+ Welcome
Working Together Three sides of a Triangle You are the most important teacher your child will ever have You Glen Hills Pupil 4+ Welcome
Your Role • Role model • Learning together • Homework • Reading, reading, reading! • Attendance and punctuality 4+ Welcome
What did you do in school today ? • NOTHING MUCH! • Learning through Play • English & Maths • Building Foundations 4+ Welcome
We care for your children! • Our staff will always act in the best interests for your child • Safety is key • Communication is key • Your trust in our professionalism is key 4+ Welcome
SCHOOLS MAKE A DIFFERENCE • Teachers can do so much… • Teachers can only do so much!!! 4+ Welcome
THE END…. ….no, only the beginning! Education today for tomorrow… 4+ Welcome