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Lady Seaward’s CE Primary School offers a ‘stimulating learning environment in a very special building’ according to latest SIAMS report
Lady Seaward’s CE Primary School in Clyst St George, Devon, is ‘living up to its foundation as a Church school’ according to the most recent SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) report by the Church of England.
The report offers much praise for the primary school, saying it ‘provides a stimulating learning environment in a very special building’ with ‘a strong Christian vision’ supported by First Federation Trust; outstanding pastoral care and excellent outreach to families. Parents are said to ‘speak enthusiastically of the Church school ethos and its impact in terms of [being] a caring community and moral guidance.’
There is much acclaim for the pupils of Lady Seaward’s who are recognised as being ‘confident, reflective learners’ who ‘behave well and are very considerate’.
Michala Firth, Head of Lady Seaward’s CE Primary said, ‘We are very proud of the latest SIAMS report and everything it recognises. We are lucky to have some wonderful, caring pupils who fulfil our Christian values on a daily basis through initiatives such as the local food bank, the ‘friendship bench’ which ensures no-one feels excluded in the playground, and extensive charitable work.
Michala continues, ‘Our school exists because of the aspiration of Lady Seaward and the local church to support parish children in their academic and spiritual development. We are very aware of our history and the legacy that the local community is still benefitting from today. As educators, we are constantly reflecting and exploring how we support and develop spiritual growth across all subjects.’
The report highlights the support on offer from First Federation Trust, a multi-academy trust of 21 primary schools across Devon and west Dorset, with ‘strong leadership enabling staff to flourish and feel valued’, enabling the development of wrap around care and the new Nursery which accepts children from two years old.
Plymouth primary and nursery becomes the latest school to join the growing multi-academy trust.
A Plymouth primary has become the 21st school to join the First Federation Trust, a growing family of primary schools in Devon and west Dorset. It is the second in Plymouth to join the Trust, growing its network of educators in the city.
Mary Dean’s CE Primary School aims to offer pupils the best quality education. As a Church of England school, they strive to provide a learning environment built on Christian values. The curriculum they offer prepares their children to become better citizens, enables them to aspire for greater things, to achieve and be the best they can be.
“We are excited that Mary Dean’s has joined the First Federation Trust which shares our commitment to communities, families and children, and we believe that together we will continue to offer a great education to the children of Tamerton Foliot and surrounding areas.
Being a part of the First Federation Trust family will bring many benefits to our school, from guidance and latest best practice, to staff training and development in subject knowledge and teaching practice. This collaboration is a reflection of our shared aims, aspirations, and unwavering commitment to the success of our pupils.” said Donna Wilson, Head Teacher.
Trust Lead and Chief Executive Officer of First Federation Trust, Paul Walker added, “We are delighted to welcome Mary Dean’s CE Primary to our family of schools. We are excited to collaborate closely with the local community in Plymouth and contribute to the growth and development of the school. As our Trust grows and we collaborate across more schools, so our knowledge and expertise grows. This partnership represents a collective ambition to fostering excellence in education and providing the best possible outcomes for pupils.
“Mary Dean’s is a friendly school in a rural location which is well served by the city. We are looking forward to a bright future of learning and growth together.”
Donna added, “Like us, the Trust is passionate about learning and delivering a curriculum that broadens all children’s horizons and prepares them for their future. We recognise the incredible benefits this partnership will bring to our school community. It opens opportunities for our teachers and support staff to collaborate with their peers and continually refine our teaching methods. The whole school team is looking forward to tapping into the expertise.”
Dorset primary becomes the latest primary school to join the growing multi-academy trust
A Dorset primary school has become the 20th school to join the First Federation Trust, a growing family of primary schools in the south-west. It is also becomes the second school in Dorset to join the trust, growing its network of educators in the county.
Charmouth Primary School says that the move will bring ‘exciting access to the expertise that exists across the trust’, and will help the school build upon and further advance teaching and learning.
“Being a part of the First Federation Trust family will bring many benefits to our school, from mentorship, guidance and the latest best practice, to staff training and development in subject knowledge and teaching practice. This collaboration isn’t just about affiliating with a larger educational trust; it’s a reflection of our shared values, aspirations, and unwavering commitment to the success of our pupils.” said Laura Cornish, Headteacher.
The vision of Charmouth Primary is ‘to grow together to become the very best version of ourselves’. The school aims to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive academically and personally. Similarly, the First Federation Trust consistently demonstrates a dedication to these principles. The trust has a track record of empowering children to achieve their full potential and is committed to innovative teaching practice.
Trust Lead and Chief Executive Officer of First Federation Trust Paul Walker added, “We are delighted to welcome Charmouth Primary School to our family of primary schools. We are excited to collaborate closely with the local community in Dorset and contribute to the growth and development of the school. As our trust grows and we collaborate across more schools, so our knowledge and expertise grows. This partnership represents a collective commitment to fostering excellence in education and providing the best possible outcomes for pupils.
“Charmouth is a vibrant school in an enviable location. We are looking forward to a bright future of learning and growth together.”
Laura added, “Like us, the trust is passionate about learning and delivering a curriculum that broadens all children’s horizons and prepares them for their future. We recognise the incredible benefits that this partnership will bring to our school community. It opens up opportunities for our teachers and support staff to collaborate with their peers and continually refine our teaching methods. The whole school team is looking forward to tapping into the expertise of the trust.”
Children at Sidmouth Primary School have joined forces with the Toy and Model Museum to create a set of songs celebrating classic toys of the past.
Each of the five songs was inspired by an exhibit at the museum and based on the memories of a museum volunteer linked to that particular toy.
The project was coordinated by Little Seeds Music in partnership with Sidmouth Folk Festival, the museum and the school. Little Seeds organised interviews with the museum volunteers and worked with the children to write and record the songs.
You can read the full article here.
Today we are pleased to publish our Annual Review 2022/23. Parents and carers can learn more about us and our achievements and those of our family of schools this academic year.
You will also find an overview of this last year in our schools from our Trust Lead, and an interview with our English Lead Claire Fegan, where she takes us through the various exciting projects and developments in English across the trust.
We hope you enjoy reading it 👉 Annual Review 2022/23.
Children at Brixington Primary Academy have enjoyed a full week dedicated to sport. The school’s subject leader for PE – Katie Burnett – was determined that all children would have an opportunity to experience a sport that they hadn’t tried before.
Coaches and sports clubs from all around town were invited to provide sessions and demonstrations for the pupils. A jam-packed schedule of sporting opportunity featured boxing, volleyball, mixed martial arts, cricket, rugby, yoga, football, dance … and more!
Read the full story here.
Year 2 pupils at Sidmouth Primary School held a party last week to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.
Children across the school took part in a range of activities. This included letter-writing, crown making, lessons focused on the history of Coronations and much more.
Read the full article here.
Our Easter 2023 newsletter for parents and carers can be found here.
Ofsted noted how much pupils enjoy attending the school, which it described as welcoming and inclusive.
Read the full article here.
Four Sidmouth Primary School staff who completed the hilly 17-mile 4 Trigs Challenge in February have presented a cheque to Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).
Mr Spraggon, Mr Horne, Mr Smith, Mrs Trim and Miss Brown’s fiancé took part in the run on Sunday, February 5, with the aim of raising awareness and funding for CRY and Sidmouth Primary PTFA.
The event raised a record £3,000 this year and Sidmouth Primary contributed £250.
Read all about it here.
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