1. Welcome to Downs View !

2. Welcome to Kennington CE Academy!
Achieve Celebrate Succeed We are an Inclusive Community where Christian values empower us. We work with pride and passion to create life-long learners who fulfil their potential. If we work together, we will be the very best that we can be: achieving, celebrating and succeeding whilst having fun.
Welcome to Kennington CE Academy!

3. OUR VALUES
ALTOGETHER
LEARN
LOVE
RESPECT
FUN!

5. Key facts about the school:
OUTSTANDING INFANT SCHOOL
3 FORM ENTRY –named after animals
Excellent partnership with Kennington C of E Academy

6. Key facts about the school:
3 FORM ENTRY –named after CATHEDRALS Excellent partnership with Downs view infant school and St Mary’s Church

7. Teaching and Learning
Vibrant and stimulating learning environments where children love to be!
Highly motivated staff who are full
of inspiration and thrive from new
initiatives and ideas
Inclusive approach to teaching and learning- recognising every child learns in a different way
Teaching School Status
Two Senior Leaders of Education
Mastery Maths Specialist

8. Vast outdoor areas linked to every classroom
Forest School Status
Gold Arts Mark
5 Basic Skills Marks
Experienced governors who proactively support and challenge
Governor Mark
Proactive ‘Friends’ raising money
Extensive provision at lunch time
Providing support and structure for the children so that it is an enjoyable experience.

9. Wrap around care – before and after school
Breakfast Club – 7.45am- 8.40am
8.20 Club
After School Club – Kent Play Clubs
3pm-6pm on site with Kennington Academy children
Vast range of different clubs

10. A well equipped library led by a Teaching Assistant librarian.
Our learning resource area is well accessed by the staff to ensure that the children can access resources to support them.
We are currently in the process of setting up a children’s cooking area.
We have an amphitheatre, planting beds and a quiet area to give children time for reflection.

11. Settling your child into Downs View
Links with all pre-school providers including Childminders/ other agencies involved in your child’s life
Visits to pre-school settings
Pre-school sessions at Downs View
Visits with your child to
meet key adults and
have fun!
Home visits

12. SETTLING YOUR CHILD INTO KENNINGTON CE ACADEMY
We work closely with Downs View Infant School to make the transition smooth and rewarding.
We invite parents to one of our open days in terms 1 and 2 when they are considering a place for their child.
We have a ‘Welcome Evening’ where we share our values, curriculum and answer any questions.
We have transition opportunities in term 6.
We have 4 Friday mornings where all children go to their next class to feel confident for the new academic year.
SETTLING YOUR CHILD INTO KENNINGTON CE ACADEMY

13. Data/ our results
All Data is in line with or above National data and has been for the past 5 years.
Some key strengths:
Children working at greater depth/ more able pupils’ attainment
Disadvantaged pupils outperforming other pupils
Children’s accelerated progress from
their starting points in Reception
to end of Year 2

14. Our DATA is in line with or above National Data Some Key Strengths:
In year progress is strong
The performance of disadvantaged pupils is in line with other pupils
Data / Our results

15. Our community Staff teachers Parents Governors Cool Milk Church
Family Liaison Officer (FLO)
Church
Breakfast and 8.30 Club
Staff
teachers
Kennington
C of E Academy
Pupils
After school Club
Parents
Governors
Children’s Centre
School Chef/kitchen staff
Nurseries
Uniform

16. Our community PUPILS Staff Teachers Governors Parents Uniform Aquila
St Mary’s Church
Downs View Infant school
Family Liaison Officer
Uniform
Staff
Teachers
PUPILS
Nourish Catering Company
Aquila
Governors
Parents
Our community
Breakfast Club and Early Arrival
After School Club

17. What do you need to do next?
Make that tough decision!
2016/17 our distance was 2 miles
You can apply from 6th November until 15th January on line:
kent.gov.uk/OLA or apply by post using the Primary Common Application Form (RCAF) . National Offer Day 16th April 2018
Places to be accepted or refused by 16th May 2018
Vacant places reallocated by KCC 13th June 2018
You need to apply for a place for Kennington C of E Academy at the end of year 2.

18. Come and look around for yourselves now…
Time to meet our teaching staff
Ask questions
Look at key information in the hall
See the children here having fun!!