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We are unswerving in our commitment to ensure that the outcomes our young people secure prepare them fully for life beyond school. Our Academies are happy and thriving communities where children both achieve and feel safe and cared for. As an inclusive Trust we strive to help young people overcome any barrier to learning. We are a caring employer and invest heavily in professional development, allowing our staff opportunities to take the next steps in their career.

We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.

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Aire class had a fantastic afternoon in Science! 🔦🪞

We’ve been learning all about how light reflects. The children used mirrors to try and see objects on the desk, discovering that light travels in straight lines. They then explored the science of reflection and challenged ...themselves to complete a maze using only a mirror to guide them!

✨ Celebrations in Reception ✨

Our topic this half term is Celebrations, where we will be exploring lots of different festivals and celebrations from around the world.

We started the week by learning all about Diwali – the Festival of Light. 🪔

The children have ...been introduced to diva lamps, explored beautiful paper lanterns and discovered how and why Diwali is celebrated. We have loved learning about the different traditions, colours and lights that make this festival so special! ✨

🎶 Listening Ears On! 🎶

Our Nursery learners have been diving into Phase 1 Phonics by exploring the magical world of musical instruments! 🥁✨

This week, we focused on tuning into external sounds and practicing key vocabulary. The children experimented with different ...instruments—shaking maracas, beating drums, and tapping xylophones—to discover how sound changes:

🔊 Loud & Quiet (developing volume control and auditory discrimination)

⚡ Fast & Slow (exploration of tempo and rhythm)
These fun interactive games are essential first steps in early phonics! By learning to listen closely to musical sounds, children build the foundational auditory skills they need to blend and segment letter sounds later on.

🌟 Try It at Home!
Grab a home "instrument" (a wooden spoon and a saucepan work great!) and ask your little one:
Bullet "Can you make a super quiet tap?"
Bullet "Can you play as fast as a running cheetah?"
What’s your child’s favorite instrument to play at home? Let us know in the comments below! 👇🎵

Christmas came early to Nursery this afternoon as we made our Christmas card design for the Robbie Moore card design completion. Good luck everyone! 🎄

🌺 EYFS Remembrance Day Visit 🌺
Our Early Years children had a very special visit from Rev. Berry today!

Rev. Berry spoke with the children about the importance of Remembrance Day, helping them learn about why we wear our poppies and why we take time to remember those who served. ...The children listened wonderfully and asked some very thoughtful questions.

Thank you so much for coming in and sharing such a meaningful reflection with our youngest learners! 🌺✨

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