Reception & The Little Red Hen

This week in Reception we have been reading the story The Little Red Hen. The children enjoyed the story and we decided to copy the hen and make our own bread. The children loved mixing the ingredients, kneading the dough and most of all taking the bread home to eat.

“Pupils who speak English as an additional language make rapid progress. Disadvantaged pupils are also supported well to make good,
and sometimes better, progress in reading, writing and mathematics.”

OFSTED

The friendly atmosphere, the safe environment & the teachers’ encouragement.”

History day was amazing. Brilliant idea.

The photography club is brilliant, I think introducing things like this is brilliant for the children.

The joy of the teachers who greet the children and parents daily.

“We can only applaud the ingenuity & continued compassion of the young people at Boothferry.”

“Teachers, including those who are new to teaching, have high expectations, and they plan creative lessons that spark pupils’ interest and inspire them to do well.”

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The stimulating learning environment. 

“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”

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My kids love the fruit on the snack table.

The best thing about this school, when I ask my child this question, he said Mrs Emmerson. 

the school gives me advice as a parent so I can help my daughter.

Being part of their learning – it doesn’t just stay in the classroom.”

“Leaders use funding well to ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make strong progress from their different starting points.”

OFSTED

When ever I have had a problem the staff on the whole have been sympathetic and helpful.

Thank you for treating my child like your own.

Open weeks in Foundation allows parents to enjoy school as much as our children.

You can approach any member of staff and they help you.

“School leaders have taken effective action to ensure that pupils make at least good progress from their low starting points in reading,
writing and mathematics in all year groups.”

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“The headteacher, senior leaders and governors are ambitious for pupils. Their determination has made Boothferry Primary a flourishing and successful school.”

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Boothferry at Young Voices…..Just WOW! What an experience.”

The Head teacher and deputy are fab, they join in everything.”

I love the fact that senior members of staff know the names of the children.

The bike loan scheme.My family also like the school bank.

the amount of effort put in by the teachers to make topics interesting is brilliant.

“The teaching of phonics is a strength and enables pupils to make rapid improvement in their early literacy skills. ”

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“The curriculum is well designed to include a range of exciting themes, visits and visitors to enhance pupils’ learning. Pupils become
confident individuals who are well prepared for the next stage of their education.”

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My son’s teacher is creative, enthusiastic and genuinely cares about him as an individual .

The choice to do a traditional nativity was great !.

I love seeing school events on Twitter.

I feel the school has advanced with regards to the appropriate curriculum for different age groups.

Opening the school doors at 8.40am has made it much easier as it is less crowded.

“Children get off to a strong start in early years. This is due to effective leadership and skilful teaching. The proportion of children reaching a good level of development is improving yearon-year.”

OFSTED

The after school activities, film nights and discos.

Miss Pulleyn is fantastic

“School leaders are ambitious and highly knowledgeable about teaching and learning.”

OFSTED

..closeness between all age groups and years.

My children are thriving as the school is committed to learning and progression.

My children have come on and made progress socially and academically since joining.

“We want to thank you for welcoming my family when we moved here (from Bulgaria).”

“The headteacher, deputy headteacher and the assistant headteacher make an effective team. They sustain a culture of continuous i improvement through the school’s vision and specific learning goals, which include resilience, morality and adaptability.”

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“Senior leaders lead by example, modelling what is expected of all staff. Teachers feel valued and respected.”

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This school meets our expectations in every way.

“Pupils’ personal development and welfare are outstanding. Pupils thrive and are keen to learn. They know how to look after their
wellbeing and how to keep safe. The school is an inclusive and happy place.”

OFSTED

My children are developing very well in school.

“Leaders and staff have significantly improved the teaching of reading. Pupils are enthusiastic and frequent readers.”

OFSTED