Ofsted Report 2022
Published 01/11/22
Our Ofsted report has been published.
We are very proud of our whole school community – well done to everyone!
Latest News
Introducing The Zones of Regulation
This term we have implemented The Zones of Regulation across school. This is a program that helps children to self-regulation when they are experiencing a heightened emotion. The Zones curriculum provides strategies to teach children to become more aware of, and independent in controlling their emotions and impulses, managing their sensory needs, and improving their ability to problem solve conflicts. All children and staff in school are now using the language of the Zones and we are all improving our methods for achieving self-regulation. It is an important journey for both children and staff and we are delighted with how the children have responded. If you would like further information about The Zones of Regulation, please follow the link above to the SEND Information page where you will find resources and our school Zones of Regulation policy which will provide further explanation.
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Read MoreSpooky Spectacular!
Published 30/10/22Thank you to all who came to our Spooky Spectacular open morning. The children all looked amazing in their costumes, and they enjoyed showing you their classrooms and work. We all enjoyed our Halloween themed Wakey Shakey dance and made sure that we danced to it again at the disco. The pumpkin carving competition was fantastic and it was very hard to choose the winners. Thank you to all those who entered!
Read MoreHarvest Festival Collection
Published 18/10/22A huge thank you to all of our families who donated food to our collection for The Salvation Army. Major Vincent Wall visited us in school today to thank our children and to take the food back to the food bank. The food will be divided into food parcels to support families in our local community. We are very proud of our children for their kindness and enthusiasm towards helping others.
Read MoreVisit to Derby Cathedral
Published 05/10/22Years 1-6 enjoyed a visit to Derby Cathedral to view the Gaia artwork. The Gaia is a touring artwork of planet earth. Our children enjoyed the opportunity to see our planet to scale and learn about Derby Cathedral when we carried out an ‘I Spy’ activity around the cathedral hunting for artifacts.
Read MorePenalty Shootout with Ben Osborn!
Published 26/09/22We were so excited today to welcome Ben and his friend coach Jack to our school. Ben talked to each of our classes and answered the children’s questions. The children then got to train with a professional footballer and pick up some skills. Finally after school it was penalty shootout time. Ben saved some goals but our children managed to score some goals. We will announce the winner of the signed t-shirt on Friday! Good luck!
Read MoreFood Bank Donations
Published 22/09/22We are collecting donations of tins, dried food, packets, biscuits, tea and coffee and also kitchen pans and utensils to support the people in need in our local community. Any donations gratefully received at the school office.
Read MoreNew Ducklings!
Published 22/09/22We were very excited today to be visited by a photographer from The Derbyshire Times. We are going to be in the newspaper showing everyone our new starters in the Duckling Class. They even stayed and played with us for a bit, singing and dancing to nursery rhymes!
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Phonics Meeting for New Parents
Published 20/09/22Thank you to all parents who attended last Wednesday’s meeting. For those who couldn’t make it, you can download the powerpoint below.
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Review of E-safety in school
Published 11/09/22In order to keep our pupils and school community safe online, and to move forward with e-safety, we have completed the 360Safe review. This is a comprehensive online review of our practice and policy on e-safety. This review will allow us to celebrate our successes and identify ways in which we can continually improve our practice to ensure our children are safe online.
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Information & support in Amber Valley
Published 19/07/22Click below to view help and support regarding finance, health and well-being in Amber Valley.
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Amber Valley Community Update
Published 07/07/22Click below for the latest Amber Valley community update.
Read MoreKey Stage 2 Trip to Butlins
Published 04/07/22We had a great few days at Butlins. We enjoyed beautiful weather and took part in loads of fun activities such as archery, laser tag, high ropes, golf, swimming and more! Here are just a few of our photos. See tapestry for all of our photos from the trip.