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Re: Strike Action in Schools
Thu 19 Jan 2023Dear Parents and Carers,
Re: Strike Action in Schools
I am writing to you to confirm that the largest teaching union, the NEU, announced the intention to hold strike action in schools. It appears the dates which will affect our area of the country are the following:
● Wednesday 1 February
● Thursday 2 March
● Wednesday 15 March
● Thursday 16 March
This news was announced on Monday and further adds to the scale of strikes across many areas of the Public Sector.
In the meantime, be assured as a school, we will focus on our pupils as the priority; to make sure they know what they have to do to be successful in the term ahead.
In terms of impact on specific days, now that we know more we will start to map the impact and what contingency or alternatives can be arranged.
I hope you appreciate this is not a quick task and needs careful thought. We will be in touch regarding any rearrangements of events or restricted opening as soon as we are able.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Mr R Leach
Executive Headteacher
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OFSTED JUDGE SCHOOL AS GOOD
Tue 10 Jan 2023Dear Parents and Carers,
Re: OFSTED Report
I am delighted to be able to share with you the report from our recent Ofsted inspection, which judged our school as good in all areas.
The report is clear that the school has many strengths which include:
- Leaders have worked hard to improve the culture of the school and have high ambitions for pupils.
- Teachers have received high quality training to help them implement leaders’ ambitious curriculum.
- Pupils feel happy and safe because adults are caring and kind and know pupils as individuals. Adults care deeply about them.
- Pupils’ positive behaviour means the school is a calm and purposeful place.
- Lessons run smoothly and are rarely disrupted.
- Making sure that pupils learn to read takes top priority.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities learn the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Leaders have established a culture of vigilance through strong systems and processes.
- Members of the local governing board work in harmony with trust leaders to challenge and support school leaders.
I feel that the report provides an accurate snapshot of the current provision here at Willow Brook and reflects the positive experiences and progress of our pupils.
It also recognises the incredible amount of hard work that all the staff have put in and their contribution towards that judgement.
As we continue on our journey to raise standards and ensure that all our pupils are fully equipped and prepared for the next stage of their lives, we thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Yours sincerely
Mr R Leach
Executive Headteacher
Please follow the link below to read the report:
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Open Morning - Reception
Thu 17 Nov 2022Is your child starting school in September 2023?
We warmly invite you to view our school , tour our facilities and hear why choosing our school will give your child a great start in their educational journey.
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Launch of new Behaviour Management System
Wed 09 Nov 2022We are pleased to inform you that we have redesigned the way we manage behaviour at Willowbrook. The new system will start from Monday 14th November 22.
Check out our Behaviour page for more information
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HM Queen Elizabeth II's State Funeral
Thu 15 Sep 2022School will be closed on Monday 19th September, the day of the late Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral. Families will therefore be able to watch and mark this historic day together. School will re-open on Tuesday 20th September.
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Passing Of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Fri 09 Sep 2022We express our deepest sympathies for the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
Her dedication to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and to her other realms and territories is unparalleled and we thank her for her service.
Willow Brook Primary School and Nursery will observe the mourning period but continue to support our pupils, families and staff.