1. St Nicolas’ Church of England Combined School
Our Christian Values:
Love/Friendship Respect Honesty Courage Thankfulness Peace
Our Mission Statement:
Together with God and through our Christian Values we support the spiritual and moral development of all pupils as we learn and grow together in an engaging, happy and safe environment.
Through these values and the relationships nurtured within our school community, we work to encourage all to flourish as unique individuals in every aspect of their life and to ready themselves for the successes and challenges that their futures hold.

2. St Nicolas’ Church of England Combined School
Welcome

3. Introducing myself
Over 25 years teaching experience from EYFS to Year 6
Held various Leadership roles over the years in Maidenhead and Wokingham
Head at 2 other schools previously
Love music-Play the piano, guitar, recorder and clarinet.
Enjoy keeping fit especially with my springer
Mum to 2 teenage girls

4. Core Beliefs
Gospel values
Passionate about providing an education that develops the whole child
Children are at the heart of everything we do
Want children to develop skills so they can be lifelong leaners and contribute fully to society
Strive to ensure all children are given equal opportunities to do their very best and be the best that they can be.
Working together with all stakeholders is crucial

5. Places the whole
child at its centre, enabling each child to ‘flourish in the eyes of God’.
Strong welcoming family Christian Community
Why St. Nicolas’?
Supportive staff, and Governors -team
Well behaved and polite children
Gives the children
great opportunities to become rounded individuals
Supportive parents that get involved in School/Community life- real community

6. Some areas to develop
Further develop Teaching and Learning
Assessment
Close tracking and monitoring of pupil progress
Marking and feedback
Growth mindset
Ensure challenge and higher order questioning
Writing and presentation
Consistency
Develop my team
Strengthen communication where necessary

7. What can you do? Support your child fully
Help them with Homework- Home learning/ reading
Join in community/school life
Be open and honest with me
If there is an issue – come and see the class teacher first and give them a chance to sort it out initially
Make sure they are punctual and in school
Support the school and give the message that school is important

8. St Nicolas’ Church of England Combined School
Thank you for listening
I look forward to working with you all and getting to know you and your child/children really well
Any questions?