E-ACT Braintcroft Academy prospectus

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WELCOME At E-ACT Braintcroft Academy we are a family. Our staff understand our community and build very effective relationships with all children and stakeholders as we offer support and security, coupled with unconditional love.

We believe that each child is a unique individual, so we provide a stimulating and safe learning environment where our pupils thrive in becoming independent and resilient. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are encouraged to work towards the same learning goals in each subject.

We know our families well and offer a supportive approach to the needs of each; regularly holding workshops and events to enable us to share successes and also provide information on how parents can support their children beyond the classroom.

At Braintcroft, we have high expectations for ourselves as teachers and for your child. We strive to give every child a broad, balanced and enjoyable curriculum for them to achieve their potential and experience learning, both inside and outside the classroom. We provide pupils with a global themed curriculum which enables pupils to think critically about world issues as it complements the national curriculum expectations.

We know that starting school is a big step for everyone and look forward to welcoming you to our unique Braincroft family.

Ms Andrea Rosewell Headteacher

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OUR VALUES AND ETHOS At E-ACT Braintcroft Academy, everyone is valued.

‘Leaders have gone to great lengths to ensure that all feel valued and cared for as members of the school ‘family’ (Ofsted 2022) Our academy is a place where pupils feel safe, happy and valued. We firmly believe in our core values which will be at the heart of everything that we do.

SUCCESS IN EVERYTHING WE DO! SUCCESS

INDEPENDENCE

We will try to be the best that we can be.

We will learn to do things by ourselves.

PERSEVERANCE

THOUGHTFULNESS

We will try and try again and never give up.

We will always think about others.

We will think about their needs and feeling.

INTEGRITY We will always be honest and do the right thing.

RESILIENCE We will overcome obstacles and difficult challenges.

OUR E-ACT FAMILY As a school in an academy Trust, we benefit from working collaboratively with 28 E-ACT academies across the UK. We share knowledge, resources and expertise to ensure that we maximise the potential of all our pupils.

We have a collaborative relationship with E-ACT Crest Academy, a secondary academy with excellent facilities and resources which is across the road from us.

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PROUD TO BE RATED

‘GOOD’

E-ACT Braintcroft Academy has recently had an Ofsted inspection and we have been rated as a ‘Good’ school. The inspectors were delighted with what they saw at our Academy.

Take a look at some of the highlights from the report:

I like school because I like to play

QUALITY OF EDUCATION

‘GOOD’

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

‘OUTSTANDING’ BEHAVIOUR AND ATTITUDES

‘GOOD’

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

‘GOOD’

EARLY YEARS PROVISION

‘GOOD’

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with my friends, they make me happy and it’s really fun!

Taha M, YEAR 4

Braintcroft is a positive school with a positive ethos!

Terriann Allen, YEAR 1 TEACHER

Our school is a family, everyone loves and supports each other!

Rani Aktar , Reception Class Teacher

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Y R E S R U N R OU AT E-ACT BRAINTCROFT ACADEMY Starting nursery gives your child the very best possible start to their education. We have a loving, friendly nursery team that nurtures each one of our children.

OUR DAY! We have a soft start to our nursery day, followed by a carpet session where we focus on Literacy or Mathematics. We also have daily Phonics and interventions which focus on developing the children’s communication and language knowledge and skills.

BIG BENEFITS! If you child is two or three you will be thinking about their first educational steps. Starting nursery has numerous benefits for you and your child: Supports transition to primary school Develops communication skills, independence and confidence Prepares children to becomelife-long learners

OUR SETTING Our environment is set up, to enable the children to access all aspects of the Early Years curriculum through Adult Directed/Supported learning activities during free-flow time.

Our lovely Nursery has fantastic outdoor facilities so your child can run around and explore our grounds, as well as having our homely classrooms to get creative and have fun!

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FREE FUNDING for 3 and 4 year olds

FREE FUNDING - All three to four year olds in England can get free childcare.

Depending on eligibility you can get 15 hours or 30 hours childcare.

WHAT COULD YOUR FREE FUNDING LOOK LIKE? 15 HOURS OPTION

8:45am – 11:45am or 12:15pm – 3:15pm every day

MEALS

30 HOURS OPTION

All our nursery children are offered fruit and an additional healthy snack option for free.

8.45am to 3.15pm all week

KEEPING YOU UPDATED! We upload our pupils work on an educational programme known as Tapestry and use Class Dojo to be in close contact with our parents and keeping them updated.

For more details, please get in touch with us.

SPECIAL NEEDS Any children in our Nursery with special needs will be included, valued and supported. They will have access alongside their peers, to the facilities and activities in order to promote their welfare and development.

WHEN CAN MY CHILD START? Our application deadline is in January, with a start date in September.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

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S U H T I W N LEAR – YOUR CHILD’S FIRST STEPS We fully appreciate the different emotions that you will be feeling about your child’s first steps into their educational journey. That’s why at E-ACT Braintcroft Academy we have a well-planned and sequenced curriculum that builds on learning from the early years onward.

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At E-ACT Braintcroft Academy, we believe in creating strong foundations of knowledge and skills for all of our pupils, allowing them to build on their learning. Using an engaging and exciting curriculum, we are able to support each child to discover and develop their interests and talents.

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We are here to help parents understand how they can support their child.

We have a full-time SENDCO and Medical Officer who will identify and support those children with special educational and medical needs within our school.

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We are firm believers that learning happens in an engaging environment through the medium of play. Leaders have created a calm and purposeful school environment where pupils play harmoniously together.

Phonics

underpins the application and early development of sound reading skills. You will be amazed with your child’s development and you will soon be reading together!

MATHS

a highly connected subject; each piece of learning influences the next.

We incorporate maths into everyday activities to master the skills.

SUBJECTS

throughout the year, your child will learn different subjects such as science, music, art and history. All will be taught in an engaging, interactive way to deepen understanding of their world.

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? We truly believe the key to your child’s success is working closely with you. You will have regular updates through Tapestry to see what your child has been focussing on.

One of the most important elements parents/carers can help with is reading at home. We encourage parents and children to read at least three times a week, but we recommend five times a week to help with progression in other subjects.

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S U H T I W E R EXPLO – DISCOVERING NEW IDEAS

Pupils have access to a varied range of high-quality opportunities and experiences to further enhance their curriculum in a wide range of clubs and classes before and after school.

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OUR ENVIRONMENT Our pupils get to experience a variety of activities both indoors and outdoors to develop their skills and enjoy playing.

We have:

MULTI SKILLS CLUBS

CARTOON

CRICKET

FOOTBALL

CHOIR

TWO SCHOOL HALLS LIBRARY LARGE AMOUNT OF OUTDOOR SPACE

MUSIC

GREENHOUSE AND FARM MUSIC ROOM JUNGLE GYM (MENTAL HEALTH SPACE) SENSORY SPACE 2 DINING HALLS

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM We value the importance of learning beyond the classroom.

We provide opportunities for visitors to visit the Academy or for pupils to go on educational visits.

These include: West End Theatre trips , London Zoo, Temples, Mosques, Churches, Residentials, Farm Visits, Nature Park, Places of Worship, PCSO visits, External visitors and so much more.

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We have an active School Leadership System: Student Councillors, Ambassadors, Classroom managers, playground leaders and safeguarding champions

S U H T I W W GRO – HAPPY, KIND AND CONTENT At E-ACT Braintcroft Academy, we nurture happy, healthy young people who have the knowledge, academic achievement and strength of character to lead safe and successful lives in modern Britain.

We have staff and school leaders who delivers key areas of the personal development curriculum.

Our pupils learn about their emotional health and British values through our teaching and assemblies.

SUPPORTING OUR FAMILIES Our Relationships and Recovery staff work alongside class teachers to support pupils and families with everyday issues as well as giving parenting guidance. On top of this, around a third of our staff are mental health first aiders.

SENSORY GARDEN Our school gives pupils opportunities to explore while learning.

We have a sensory garden for all pupils to contribute to the life cycle of plants and to grow what they eat.

OUR INCLUSION STAFF During lunchtime and afternoon nurture groups our experienced Inclusion Support staff help to build emotional resilience for those children who need help and guidance.

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FIRST STEPS

– ACADEMY LIFE

It’s hard to imagine your child being at their first ‘big school’. That’s why we wanted to give you an idea of what to expect in the first few months of your child joining us.

ACADEMY OPENING HOURS:

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BREAKFAST CLUB

AT THE BEGINNING

- offered every morning for all children in our school.

Over the summer term preceding your child’s official start we complete home visits and hold stay and play sessions for both you and your child to become familiar with the setting. We run a staggered start for our children to help with the settling in process.

PARENTAL COMMUNICATION

SCHOOL MEALS

All of our staff are passionate about engaging with our parents and carers. Our EYFS team are available on the playground at the start and end of each day to talk to directly. We welcome email to arrange appointments or communicate specific need.

We send out a weekly newsletter for you to keep up to date with school matters

Every child between Reception and Year 2 get FREE school meals. All of our meals are freshly prepared onsite by Aspens. We ensure all of our meals are nutritional and tasty for our children to enjoy. School meals are easy to book through ParentPay and special dietary requirements can be catered for.

OUR UNIFORM All pupils are required to wear full school uniform and bring a change of clothes in case of accidents. Uniform can be purchased at Rumbles uniform store in Wembley.

UNIFORM SUPPORT Please get in touch with us if you would like to know how we can support families to purchase uniforms that are eligible.

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- A DAY IN RECEPTION CLASS Starting primary school is all about introducing new routines. Our Reception pupils’ day is specifically designed to support their learning and to nurture their development.

MORNING PHONICS – your child will be gradually introduced to the sounds used for word building, reading and writing.

BREAKTIME MATHS ACTIVITIES AND FREE FLOW – we explore the wonders of maths in many creative ways.

LUNCHTIME – all EYFS children join together for lunch in the dinner hall.

AFTERNOON FOCUS ACTIVITIES AND FREE FLOW – small chunks of teacher led learning and lots of exploration keep everyone busy!

STORYTIME AND SINGING – what better way to end the day than with a new story during DEAR time (Drop Everything and Read.

RECEPTION TOPICS The Reception class is such a fun time for children to really enjoy the start of their education. Our curriculum includes topics such as:

LIGHT AND DARK NOCTURNAL ANIMALS

HOMETIME

ALL ABOUT ME LOCAL ENVIRONMENTS

LEARNING ABOUT SPACE

EXPRESSIVE ART AND DESIGNS

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- GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL We fully understand that every child develops at different rates. Below is a guide of how you can get your child prepared for primary school as best as they can.

Is your child toilet trained? (we provide support for parents/carers with this)

YES

ALMOST NOT YET

YES

ALMOST NOT YET

YES

ALMOST NOT YET

YES

ALMOST NOT YET

YES

ALMOST NOT YET

YES

ALMOST NOT YET

I can go to the toilet on my own I can wipe myself properly

Getting dressed (including for PE) I can button and unbutton my shirt and use a zip I can put my own shoes and socks on I can put my coat on

Writing and counting I can write my name I can count to 20

Eating I can use a knife and fork I can open wrappers and packaging

Personal hygiene I know when to wash my hands I can wipe my nose

Sharing I can share and take turns:

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- TOP TIPS FOR PARENTS/CARERS Please go to our website for more information on what you need to prepare for your child starting primary school.

Label all items brought to school with their name and class

Buy an E-ACT Braintcroft Academy book bag

Bring a labelled water bottle for classroom use

Check in with the friendly office staff to learn how to book lunches

Let us know if there is anything important going on at home – we might be able to help or your child might need support

VISIT US The best way to see what our Academy is like is to experience it for yourself. We always welcome new families to visit our Academy. This opportunity will allow you to see our wonderful school building and meet our fantastic team and children. Please phone or email our Academy office and we will happily arrange your own personal tour.

Y L P P A O T W O H If you would like to apply for a place at E-ACT Braintcroft Academy, you can do this via the Councils’ website or by post.

Further information is on our website: braintcroftacademy.e-act.org.uk

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If you have any questions about your child starting primary or applying for a place, please call us for advice.

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OPENING MINDS, OPENING DOORS We always welcome new families and our local community to visit our Academy.

Please get in touch with us if you wish to arrange a personal tour for us to show you what a fantastic place E-ACT Braintcroft Academy is to learn and grow.

E-ACT Braintcroft Academy Warren Road London NW2 7LL

020 8452 2413 braintcroftprimaryinfo@E-ACT.org.uk braintcroftacademy.e-act.org.uk E-AC T B r aintc rof t Ac ade my