19/09/ Welcome1 Welcome to Glen Hills School An Academy Member of The Fosse Trust Bookmark us! Follow us on

19/09/ Welcome2 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!

19/09/ Welcome3 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!

19/09/ Welcome4 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!

19/09/ Welcome5 Other Important People Chris Kingsley Mills –Vice Chair of Governors Gina Barnett– PSA School Nursing Team School Food Support

19/09/ Welcome6 What is The 4+? FOUNDATION STAGE 7 AREAS OF LEARNING

19/09/ Welcome7 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 Language 2. Physical Development 3. Personal, Social and Emotional Development

19/09/ Welcome8 There is More!! Specific areas- how the three prime areas for learning are developed…. Literacy Maths Understanding of the World Expressive arts and design

19/09/ Welcome9 The National Curriculum Foundation Stage Key Stage One Key Stage Two 7 – 11 Key Stage Three 11 – 14 Key Stage Four 14 – 16 (Key Stage Five) – 2031!!!

19/09/ Welcome10 How does Glen Hills fit in? Glen Hills is a 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

19/09/ Welcome11 Working Together Three sides of a Triangle You are the most important teacher your child will ever have You Glen Hills Pupil

19/09/ Welcome12 Your Role Role model Learning together Homework Reading, reading, reading! Attendance and punctuality

19/09/ Welcome13 What did you do in school today ? NOTHING MUCH! Learning through Play English & Maths Building Foundations

19/09/ Welcome14 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

19/09/ Welcome15 SCHOOLS MAKE A DIFFERENCE Teachers can do so much… Teachers can only do so much!!!

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19/09/ Welcome24 THE END…. ….no, only the beginning! Education today for tomorrow…