Alec Reed Academy Primary Prospectus

ALEC REED ACADEMY PRIMARY SCHOOL

PROUD TO LEARN

Welcome Welcome to Alec Reed Academy.

Our state of the art facilities, designed by the world famous Foster and Partners and Architects Co-Partnership have helped to set new standards for our 21st century learning environment. This brochure provides an insight into our campus and our learning community.

Within the context of an all age school the Primary Phase of Alec Reed Academy provides children between the ages of 3 and 11 with personalised learning opportunities which develop their individual strengths and talents and inspire them to begin a journey of life-long learning.

The Academy is an exciting place to learn and work and we take seriously the fact that our children and young people only get one chance at an excellent education. Some of you will already be familiar with the range of facilities and opportunities the Academy provides, for others the Nursery or Reception classes within the Primary Phase will be your first experience of what Alec Reed Academy has to offer.

From your child’s first days within the Primary Phase at Alec Reed Academy we are confident that you will be impressed by the outstanding standards of teaching and the caring and supportive learning environment.

Alec Reed Academy encourages children to reach their full potential and is a place where genuine partnerships are forged with parents.

Alec Reed Academy lies at the heart of the community, we are proud of what we have to offer and invite you to find out more.

Mr Gary Lobbett, CEO & Principal

From the exceptionally well resourced classrooms and shared areas to the Sports Halls, healthy menu Restaurant, extensive outdoor play, learning and sports facilities and professional theatre, Alec Reed Academy Primary leads the way nationally as a school of the future realised today.

The aim of the Primary Phase is to provide high quality education across the ability range, covering the national curriculum with an added focus on the Academy’s specialism of Enterprise.

Alec Reed Academy Primary encourages children to develop positive value systems, self-esteem and confidence as the foundations for successful learning.

Behaviour management is underpinned by supportive pastoral care and the Personal, Social and Health Education Programme which promotes selfawareness and independence.

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The Academy Facilities

Alec Reed Academy is a special partnership between Government and private investment benefiting from stunning buildings. The Academy Sponsor is Sir Alec Reed.

The Academy campus comprises: • Nursery for 3 – 5 year olds • A Primary School for 3 – 11 year olds • A High School for 11 – 19 year olds • An Adult Education Centre • A Community Sports Centre • The John Chilton School (Local Authority) for both primary and high school age students with special needs is also housed within the main Academy building

A typical day in the Primary Phase begins at 7.45am with Breakfast Club and lessons starting at 8.45am. The day finishes at 3.15pm after which children are welcome to attend an extensive variety of extra-curricular sporting, learning and creative activities, including after school provision. These clubs are led by teaching staff and external providers. All children are encouraged to join activities which will enhance their own natural talents and there are frequent occasions within the Primary Phase day for our youngest children to enjoy these opportunities.

Alec Reed Academy has a distinctive ethos which guides our work and the education of our children and young people.

Preparation for adult life underpins our Academy aims to: • Provide high quality education and a thirst for life-long learning with an additional emphasis on the Academy’s specialism of enterprise

• Establish a business-like ethos by beliefs in values and attitudes such as hard work, honesty, respect and concern for others

• Enable everyone to enjoy success and achievement

• Provide quality opportunities for the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of our children and young people

• Promote confidence and a strong sense of personal worth • Have high expectations which will be reflected in the targets set for staff and students alike • Harness the energies of children, students, staff and parents to establish a genuine partnership with the Academy for the benefit of all

• Ensure that the effectiveness of all Academy staff is maintained and developed through continuous professional development

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Partnership with Parents At Alec Reed Academy Primary we recognise the important and ongoing role parents play in their child’s education.

We strive to build positive relationships as the foundation for children’s learning within a context of understanding and mutual respect.

The first point of contact for parents is the class teacher, classworker or SaFE Worker, who will work in consultation with other key staff to ensure your child enjoys the best possible experience at Alec Reed Academy Primary. We always welcome feedback and the opportunity to discuss ways in which we can work in partnership to improve.

Children are encouraged to take responsibility and have a role in the management of their behaviour and that of others.

A Stimulating Education The Academy’s priority is to provide a stimulating, technology-rich education where children can develop the skills to be self-confident problemsolvers and excellent communicators, equipped to succeed in the dynamic workforce of the future.

Alec Reed Academy has a local catchment area and the pupil population comes from many ethnic backgrounds with a considerable proportion where English is not their first language. It is this truly multi-cultural and inclusive educational environment which the Academy prides itself on and from which both children and staff benefit.

The Primary Phase Behaviour for Learning Policy outlines our expectations and forms the basis of our code of behaviour which we agree with children each year.

We believe in educating the whole child to enable them to develop into confident citizens who can contribute to society.

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