Children treated as individuals We want children to retain their individuality and be treated the right way for them. We step in quickly if a change is needed. For some children, this might involve one-to-one support if they are finding something difficult and for others it could mean stretching them more to keep them interested. As an Academy parent, you would be welcome to discuss your son or daughter with us at any time. We also send reports home each term, with a full written report at the end of the year, so you are kept up-to-date about your child’s learning and progress. We welcome children of all abilities and want them to enjoy school and thrive. For children with special needs, one of our first steps is to work with their parents and other specialists to create a plan for supporting them. Our approach as a whole is reviewed with children’s classroom teachers, relevant specialists and parents every half term.
Our Literacy specialism We chose Literacy as our specialism because we believe that learning to read, write and communicate effectively underpins all learning. Reading is taught through traditional phonics and children are encouraged to read for pleasure and take books home.
An academic head start As children progress through the school, one of our aims will be to make sure we give them a ‘head start’ for the rest of their education. Throughout school, children will begin to be taught by specialist subject teachers, just like in secondary school. Our building is on the same site as Harris Academy Beckenham. As children progress through their primary education, they will be taken to the secondary academy to use the specialist facilities such as science laboratories. As well as engaging them in the excitement of the subject at hand, these experiences help prepare children for a successful transition to secondary school.
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