abbey prospectus

8/4/2019 Abbey Prospectus

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This prospectus offers you a glimpse of life at Abbey

and I warmly invite you to visit us, to ask questions and

to experience the school's friendly and positive

atmosphere. Abbey exists within the vibrant, multi-

cultural area of Belgrave. The surrounding community

is rich in talent and expertise, and is very supportive of

the school. Our school is part of the Belgrave

community learning provision and we place a high

value on education for children and adults.

Inspiring childrento aim high

Abbey children become confident and develop skills

that equip them extremely well for the future.

Learningevery minuteof every day

OFSTED, 2011

Pupils receive an outstanding quality of

teaching and learning. Morning learning

consists of literacy and maths lessons, for which pupils are grouped by ability.

We aim to produce pupils who are achieving their maximum potential,

which gives them a range of life chances and opportunities.

Teaching& Learning

Abbey was judged by OFSTED to be an outstanding school in February 2011. The GoverningBody and staff are dedicated to providing a high standard of education for all of its pupils.

We are also committed to providing a wide range of activities and opportunities during and

after school to ensure that children and families enjoy their time at Abbey.

At Abbey we have learning and high standards at the heart of everything we do.

We work to ensure the highest quality of education for each

ndividual pupil and recognise all talents and abilities.

We aim to work in a healthy partnership with

parents, understanding that children learn most

effectively when links between home and

school are strong.

believe that choosing Abbey Primary

Community School is a positive choice to

make and we aim to ensure that your

children's years here are both happy

and successful. We look forward to

working in partnership with you.

At Abbey Primary Community School,

the health and safety, safeguarding and

promoting the welfare of all children is

of paramount importance.

I have achieved very high levels

which gives me a better chance of

getting the job I want in the future.

Year 3 Pupil

Headteacher


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Giving your childan outstandingstart in life

Pupils at Abbey acquire a range

of exceptional personal and social

skills which help them to develop

into well-rounded individuals.

OFSTED, 2011

Children enter the school nursery (Foundation 1)

part-time at the age of three. They stay full time in

he reception class from the age of four.

Assessment of children's development comes

hrough observations of their play-based learning.

The Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFS)

captures the child's early successes within a

anguage rich and stimulating learning

environment.

Children get off to a flying start in the

exemplary Early Years Foundation Stage

and then continue to progress

outstandingly well through school.

OFSTED, 2011

The Chatter

Matters sessions

really helps us to

understand what our

child is learning and

enables us to

support them to

achieve more.

EYFS Parent TheCurriculumAll children have access to a carefully

planned, exciting, relevant and connected

curriculum, which promotes a positive attitude to learning.

They are encouraged to develop as individual thinkers

and learners, taking responsibility for their own lives.

Children have the opportunity to direct their ownlearning and be involved in real life enterprise

activities.

Highstandards

for all

Developingenterprise skills

Top quality,innovative andexciting learning

Learning is always interesting

and exciting. I loved it when we

built our extreme weather shelters

and then blasted them with a real

snow machine.

Year 4 Pupil


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Treating eachchild as if theywere our own

We have the very highest expectations

for our pupils, which leads to standards

rising above national averages.

Pupils make exceptional progress in their

learning journey at Abbey.

Rising

Standards

Human ValuesAbbey Primary runs a Good Values Clubevery Saturday morning, and a Human

Values Programme is embedded through

assemblies, lunchtime activities and the

connected curriculum.

The five values of Love, Truth, Right

Conduct, Non-violence and Peace

underpin childrens attitudes and

behaviour in school.

Abbey produces pupils who are:

G Happy, contented and at ease

with themselves and others.

G Valued and valuable members

of the community.

G Respectful of themselves, others

and the environment.

The Human Values system is

the golden thread that binds the

school together.

The teachers make sure that

we work hard in every lesson

and always help us when we

find things difficult.

Year 3 Pupil

OFSTED, 2011

Pupils develop extremely positive

attitudes to learning and behave

exceptionally well.

OFSTED, 2011

The Good Values Club

promotes an amazing

opportunity for my children

to understand what it

means to show love and

respect to others.

Year 2 Parent

All adults have high expectations

of what pupils can achieve.OFSTED, 2011

Abbey staff form strong

and trusting relationships

with pupils, their families

and communities.

OFSTED, 2011

100%effort,100% of

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At thecutting edgeof innovation

OutdoorLearning

At Abbey, Information and Communication

Technology (ICT) is used very effectively to

enhance teaching and learning.

We work hard to ensure that ICT is embedded

hroughout our curriculum, enabling children to

be confident using it. We aim to keep pace with

educational developments in this area.

There are three ICT suites, as well as additional

mini-suites of laptops; interactive white boards

are in all classrooms. C hildren have access to

a wide range of software, online resources

and ICT equipment, all in a safe and

secure environment.

We receive regular

communication from

teachers and other

staff about our childs

progress.

Year 1 Parent

The school has splendid grounds,

with vegetable beds, a pond and

wildlife area, a spinney, adventure

play area and sporting facilities.

The outdoor environment is used

widely to provide exciting learning

such as: camping experiences

and wildlife hunts.

High Quality LearningTeaching in the 21st Century should embrace not only the

ransmission of knowledge, but also learning how to learn.

School leaders, staff and the Governing

Body at Abbey, work together highly

effectively, under the determined leadership

and direction of the headteacher.

OFSTED, 2011

The day camp on the

school grounds was an

amazing experience.

We sang campfire songs,

had a trail through the

spinney and cooked

crumpets.

Year 3 Pupil

The learning

environment is extremely

rich and stimulating.

OFSTED, 2011

Giving all learnersthe tools and inspiration

to make their own lifechoices and decisions

for the future


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Sporting,as well asacademicexcellence

Extra-CurricularActivities

There is a fantastic

range of clubs and

after school activities.

My daughter plays

sport, dances, and

was part of the

school's 'Apprentice'

competition.

Year 6 Parent

The promotion of an exceptionally cohesive and

supportive community within and beyond the school

underpins all of the schools work.

OFSTED, 2011

Giving parents andcarers the skills tosupport their children

Family LearningWhen the gap between learning within the family and learning in

school is bridged, it can have a dramatic effect on pupils'

motivation and attainment.

We offer a massive range of sporting, artistic, creative,

musical and educational clubs and activities for our pupils.

All staff run extra-curricular activities which are selected by

he School Council. Clubs and activities range from Hardball

Cricket to Spanish to Speedway Cycling to Cooking to Cello

o Bollywood Dance.

The school runs a Breakfast Club from 7.30am and

a Cool Kids Club until 5.30pm each day. Our Play Scheme

runs through most holiday periods.

The school does not tolerate any

discrimination or inequality of opportunity.

We value our position in a multi-cultural,

multi-racial society and develop excellent

links with schools from different

communities.

We celebrate all the major festivals, e.g.

Diwali, Eid, Navratri, Christmas, Vaisakhi etc.

The Abbey Mega Mela is one of Leicester's

premier festivals, attended by over 3000

people.

Community

CohesionWorking

in partnershipto developcommunity

cohesion

School Mela,

fun for the whole

community.

Leicester Mercury


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AbbeyPrimaryCommunity School

109 Ross Walk, Leicester LE4 5HHTelephone: 0116 266 1809 Fax: 0116 261 1543

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.abbey.leicester.sch.uk

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No. 789321544

DevelopingPupil Voice

Being on the School Council

has given me confidence and

developed my ability in a team

to generate useful ideas.

Year 5 Pupil

Pupil Voice is strong within the school.

The School Council is an influential

decision making body. Our EnvironmentGroup, Sports and Fitness Ambassadors

and Class Representatives all strongly

influence school life. There are many

opportunities for pupils to take on a wide

range of leadership roles.

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