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Welcome to

Glen Hills SchoolAn Academy Member of The Fosse Trust

Bookmark us! www.glen-hills.leics.sch.uk

Follow us on Twitter @GlenHillsSchool

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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!

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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!

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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!

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Other Important People

Chris Kingsley Mills

–Vice Chair of Governors

Gina Barnett– PSA

School Nursing Team

School Food Support

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What is The 4+?

• FOUNDATION STAGE

• 7 AREAS OF LEARNING

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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….1. Communication and Language2. Physical Development3. Personal, Social and Emotional Development

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There is More!!

Specific areas- how the three prime areas for

learning are developed….

• Literacy• Maths

• Understanding of the World

• Expressive arts and design

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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!!!

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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

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Working Together

Three sides of a Triangle

You are the most important teacher

your child will ever have

You

Glen HillsPupil

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Your Role• Role model

• Learning together

• Homework

• Reading, reading, reading!

• Attendance and punctuality

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What did you do in school today ?

•NOTHING MUCH!

• Learning through Play

• English & Maths

• Building Foundations

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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

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SCHOOLS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

•Teachers can do so much…

•Teachers can only do so much!!!

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THE END….….no, only the beginning!

Education today for tomorrow…