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Ofsted Report

7th September 2023 By donnalee

Dear Parents/Carers,

 

We’re delighted to inform you that Nettlesworth Primary School has retained its ‘good’ judgement by Ofsted in our latest inspection under the new framework.

There’s been a lot of hard work behind the scenes to maintain this ‘good’ judgement, and we’re thrilled that the hard work of our staff has been recognised. I’m sure you’ll join me in congratulating everyone who works and volunteers at our school.

I wanted to draw your attention to the following feedback we received:

‘This is a happy school. Welcoming smiles from exceptionally caring staff greet pupils at the start of each day.’

‘Leaders set high expectations for all pupils.’

‘Pupils’ behavior is excellent.’

‘A new approach to the teaching of phonics has strengthened early reading in school.’

‘Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully included in the life of the school. The needs are identified quickly. Leaders do all they can to ensure they recive the right support and intervention.’

‘There is a strong culture of safeguarding established at the school. Leaders know their pupils well. This means they are alert to the smallest changes in their behavior. They are swift to seek the support and advice of other agencies. Record keeping is meticulous, and the chronology of actions taken is detailed.’

I also wanted to personally thank everyone who completed Ofsted’s Parent View survey. This is such valuable feedback, and we will read every comment to continue to make the school the best that it can be for your children.

You can access the full report below:

Ofsted Report

What this means for us now:

  • Our senior leadership team will be reviewing all the feedback we received over the course of the inspection in depth, and we’ll look to update our school improvement plan
  • We’ll update staff/governors in an upcoming staff/governing board meeting on how we’ll apply any feedback as part of our ongoing plan of action to improve the school
  • Our next inspection will be in approximately 4 years’ time

Thank you once again for all the support you continue to give the school. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Donna Lee

Head Teacher

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Year 6 Leavers 2023

26th July 2023 By donnalee

May the road rise to meet you;

may the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face, 

and the rain fall soft upon your fields.

Until we meet again,

may God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

Year 6, you are all a true inspiration for your peers; aim high and never stop believing – you will achieve and we all believe in you.

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Year 6 Prom

26th July 2023 By donnalee

We had an amazing time at the Year 6 Prom. The children are amazing and we will miss them very much.

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UNCRC Articles 24 and 33- Illegal and Legal Drug Use

29th June 2023 By donnalee

Article of the Week
Articles 24 & 33
Hello,

This week we have combined two articles in order to discuss legal and illegal drug use.

Article 24 – Health and Health Services and Article 33 – Protection from Harmful Drugs can provide a useful context and language to explore different uses of medicines and drugs. Medicines and drugs are essential for a healthy society and can be positive for us all, but they can also be misused, harmful and illegal.

It’s important children and young people have accurate information so that they can be protected from misuse, make informed decisions, form opinions and take action if they need to.
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UNCRC Article 31- Relax and Play

22nd June 2023 By donnalee

Article of the Week
Article 31
Hello,

Article 31, which we explore in this week’s Article of the Week, covers a wide range of cultural and artistic activities beyond what we might typically think of as ‘play’. It also includes relaxation and rest, as well as sport and physical activity.

This week’s pack take a holistic approach to this article and includes activities that will appeal to children and young people across a broad scope of their interests.

After the summer break we will no longer deliver new Article of the Week packs every week by email. All packs will continue to be available online.

In the next academic year we will launch a new monthly resource called Spotlight.

Spotlight will be a themed continuing professional development resource which helps you embed children’s rights practice and the outcomes of the Award with staff in your school. This new teacher training resource will be sent out in a monthly email which will highlight other resources that we recommend exploring that month.
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Teaching Assistant Vacancy

12th June 2023 By donnalee

Teaching Assistant Vacancy

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UNCRC Article 10 and 22 World Refugee Day

8th June 2023 By donnalee

Article of the Week
World Refugee Day
Hello,

World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.

In this pack we explore two rights in relation to this event. Article 10, family reunification, and Article 22, refugee children. Both of these articles help to safeguard provisions around family and the specific protection and assistance needs of children living in displacement contexts.

It is possible that children and young people in your class might have experienced being displaced and living as a refugee, so we would ask that you use the activities within this pack sensitively.
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UNCRC Articles 32 & 35- World Day Against Child Labour

2nd June 2023 By donnalee

Article of the Week
Articles 32 & 35
Hello,

June 12 is World Day Against Child Labour, which is a global day that aims to raise awareness and prevent children being engaged in working practices that prevent their development and stop them accessing their rights. Against this backdrop we will explore two articles: Article 32, protection from harmful work and Article 35, prevention from sale and trafficking.

We are also pleased to announce that OutRight is back for 2023/24. This year we invite you to take action on climate change and child rights, with a focus on building resilience. This campaign is filled with hope and solutions – we’ll learn about innovative ways that children’s rights are being protected from the impacts of climate change. Whether this is your first or fifth OutRight – join us today!
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Sun Safety

21st May 2023 By donnalee

Sun Safety

Sun Safety Policy May 2023

Nettlesworth Primary School is concerned about protecting staff and pupils from sunburn and from skin damage that can be caused by the harmful ultra-violet rays in sunlight. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the country. As sunburn and almost all skin cancers are caused by the sun, it is possible to prevent this happening. We believe that by encouraging sun safe behaviour at school and teaching children about the risks of sunlight, we can prevent them burning and contribute towards preventing skin cancer. We would like your help and support in this matter. We will be encouraging children to avoid sunburn and overexposure to the sun by:

  • seeking the shade, particularly during the middle of the day
  • wearing suitable hats or caps
  • wearing clothing that protects the skin, particularly for outdoor activities and school trips
  • using a high factor sunscreen (SPF 15+).

Staff will be encouraged to set an example. Some children are at greater risk of sunburn than others. Fair skinned, freckled children who burn easily are most at risk from overexposure to the sun and need to take great care when out in the sun. Teachers and support staff on playground duty or in charge of school outings will remind those most at risk of burning to cover up in the sun and use sunscreen. Staff will also encourage children to drink plenty of water. You can help by encouraging your child to bring, and wear, a hat at school, particularly on sunnier days and during sports day and any school trips. The school will remind parents of the sun safety policy from time to time (on our school website), particularly around the start of the summer term, sports days, and outings. Sunscreens provide added protection and may be useful when other measures are not available. Dermatologists recommend that a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or above will provide children in this country with adequate protection. We encourage parents to provide sunscreen for this purpose and encourage children to protect themselves from the sun. One way of doing this is to use sunscreen at the appropriate time. If a child is to use sunscreen at school, parents are asked to:

  • Provide the sunscreen product for school use.

The sunscreen must be:

o Clearly marked with the child’s name.
o Replenished by the parent as needed.

The child must be able to apply his or her own sunscreen (except Reception children) and not to share it, as some children may have an allergy.

  • For Reception parents:

o You are asked to apply sunscreen at home before a typical school day, this will be reapplied as necessary by staff. If it is considered necessary for teachers/staff to assist with the application of sunscreen, the sunscreen will only be applied to face, neck, arms, hands and lower legs.

Please note that we do not permit the use of aerosol sprays.

 

Many Thanks

Donna Lee

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UNCRC Article 15-The Right to Freedom of Association

18th May 2023 By donnalee

Article of the Week
Article 15
Hello,

This week we explore Article 15 – the right to freedom of association.

This article says that every young person has the right to meet with other children and to join groups and organisations, as long as this does not stop other people from enjoying their rights.

As part of this right children can meet other individuals and groups of friends. Set up an organisation or take part in peaceful protest. But there are some limits on freedom of association too.

Explore the nuances of this article with your learners through a variety of activities for early years, primary and secondary.
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