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WELCOME
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Deciding on your child’s school is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent/carer. At E-ACT Perry Court Academy, we welcome all of our families and nurture each one of our children. In preparing our children to navigate and shape this complex and changing world, we recognise not only the importance of academic excellence, but also of supporting and challenging our children’s mindset, promoting independence, and embracing inclusion and diversity within our community and beyond. A life lived with meaning and purpose will be different for each one of us, and the self-knowledge developed in our formative years can be an invaluable compass in finding our way towards this. Leading this energetic, talented and diverse Academy of staff and children is an extraordinary privilege. Thank you for your interest in finding out more about E-ACT Perry Court Academy.
Ms Stephanie Moore Headteacher
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S E U L A V R U O AND ETHOS At E-ACT Perry Court Academy, we are committed to providing a strong and positive education for all of our pupils by putting them at the core of all we do. Working collaboratively with pupils, parents and staff, our mission is to allow all children to reach their full potential. We work towards our very own PERRY values: P O S I T I V I T Y E N G A G E M E N T R E S P E C T F U L R E S P O N S I B L E Y O U
W I L L
A C H I E V E
Our Academy is a caring community that values personal, social and emotional development as well as academic and creative achievement. Our pupils’ own individual achievements are encouraged, whilst building an awareness and understanding of others.
OUR E-ACT FAMILY We are proud to be a part of E-ACT, a multiacademy trust with 28 academies across the country. Here in Bristol we benefit from having five other E-ACT academies close by to us which means we can all work together and share resources to make each one of our primaries even stronger.
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Y R E S R U N R OU – SPARK YOUR CHILD’S IMAGINATION! 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. In the Early Years we introduce the world of learning and fun by following your child’s interests and ideas. We endeavour to make learning active, hands on and memorable. We explore seasonal changes and celebrations through stories, songs, exploration and real-life experiences. It’s so much more than learning; it’s about socialising and playing with their friends which helps with their social skills and confidence.
BIG BENEFITS! If your child is two or three you will be thinking about their first educational steps. Starting nursery has numerous benefits for you and your child: Makes the transition to primary school a lot smoother Develops early reading skills Introduces early connections with the curriculum
OUR SETTING We have designed our indoor and outdoor settings to be like a home from home. Children learn through play with focused maths, reading and writing lessons. Teachers plan lessons with the childrens’ interests in mind. Reading is at the heart of our curriculum and opportunities to develop reading skills are offered throughout the EYFS environment.
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Our pre-school caters for children aged between 3 – 4 years!
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. MEALS All of our nursery children are offered fruit and milk. If your child stays all day, they can bring their lunch from home or have a school lunch which is freshly prepared on site every day.
WHAT COULD YOUR FREE FUNDING LOOK LIKE? Below are some examples of how your free funding could work: 15 HOURS OPTION
Five mornings or Five afternoons
30 HOURS OPTION
Mon - Fri: 8.45am to 3.20pm
For more details, please get in touch with us.
KEEPING YOU UPDATED! We know what a big step it is for your child to start at nursery, but also for you! Our nursery team will update you on how your child’s day has gone each time you collect your child.
SPECIAL NEEDS Any children in our Nursey 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? Children can start nursery in either September or January. Some children are in Nursery provision for two years before moving on to Reception year. With this in mind we use a two-year rolling curriculum cycle.
HOW DO I APPLY? If you wish to apply for a nursery place, please get in touch with us and we will be happy to book you in and arrange a tour.
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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 Perry Court Academy we ensure your child is fully supported when they join our loving Academy. We have designed our curriculum to be ambitious for all of our learners and challenges all children to make the most progress over their time with us. Our approach to teaching is a mixture of practical, play based with structured opportunities enabling us to support and challenge where needed. There is a combination of adult-led and teacher taught sessions as well as a wealth of stimulating continuous provision opportunities.
ING SEND P T R UP O P ILS P U S All of our SEND pupils are supported with their own educational needs. Class teachers work closely with the SENCO and outside agencies to ensure SEND pupils are fully supported in the classroom with their learning. We follow a graduated approach which takes the form of cycles of ‘Assess, Plan, Do, Review’.
If you would like to know more about our SEND provision, please do contact us.
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All areas of the curriculum are covered daily such as phonics, maths, reading, writing, physical development, expressive arts and design within both our inside and outdoor classroom.
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 the world around them.
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 daily contact at drop offs, messages, open afternoons each term and our blog on the website. One of the most important elements parents/ carers can help with is reading at home. We encourage parents to read with their child every night to help with progression in other subjects.
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S U H T I W E R EXPLO – DISCOVERING NEW IDEAS
Our pupils get to enjoy a range of exciting extra-curricular activities that have been specifically chosen to cater for all of our pupils different needs and interests. DANCE
Here are just a few of the activities and clubs we offer:
CARTOON
CODING
OUR ENVIRONMENT We have recently moved in to our brand new school, and we love it! Our new building has fantastic facilities for our children to thrive in. We have:
COOKING
TIMES TABLES
CARTOON
FOOD TECHNOLOGY ROOM COMPUTING ROOM SPORTS FIELD TWO INDOOR PE SPORTS HALLS
LACROSSE
CHOIR
THRIVE; SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT OUTDOOR LEARNING ZONES SCHOOL LIBRARY
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM As well as learning in our Academy, we see great benefit in taking our children on regular visits to develop their understanding of the world around them and particular topics they might be studying. We go to places such as: Barton Camp, sailing, Bristol local land marks, historic and religious buildings, falconry visits, farm visits, Stonehenge.
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We are extremely proud of being a Thrive school, which means we have trained members of staff that can support pupils to develop and learn in a way that is right for them. Our children are able to work in Thrive areas which are a calm, nurturing environment which focuses on the social and emotional wellbeing of our pupils. At E-ACT Perry Court Academy, we not only offer support to our pupils, but also their families. We have school family link workers who work alongside our families.
OUR COMMUNITY HUB Our community plays a big part in our Academy. We have our own Community Hub where we have a range of services that support our local community. This is a place that everyone within our community can access services and get to know new people. FAMILY THRIVE DEBT ADVICE PCSO ART WORKSHOPS PARENT COFFEE MORNING AGE UK SB CHILDREN CENTRE
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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.
BREAKFAST CLUBS
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or visit: www.perrycourtacademy.e-act.org.uk We try to offer flexibility where possible for our parents, that’s why we have a lovely breakfast club, where your child can enjoy engaging activities and a healthy breakfast before their school day begins.
AT THE BEGINNING To start your child’s educational journey at E-ACT Perry Court Academy we have a settling in period. Our settling in period includes home visits and a part time timetable. We believe this transition period is vital in order for your child to feel happy safe and secure in school.
PARENTAL COMMUNICATION All of our staff are passionate about engaging with our parents and carers. It is one of the vital ingredients needed to ensure we deliver the best possible education and experience for our pupils. We have a number of communication platforms to make it easier to keep-up-date with information you need to know.
OUR UNIFORM We take great pride in our uniform. Here is a summary of our uniform requirements: Academy sweatshirt/cardigan (available from office) Plain navy sweaters or v-necks. White polo shirt (branded shirts available from office but are optional) Black or grey shorts, trousers, knee length skirts or pinafore dresses Blue gingham summer dresses Plain white, blue or grey socks or black/grey tights Black shoes (no open-toed sandals for safety reasons) No jewellery except for stud earrings You can purchase our uniform from Harris Sports, www.harrissports.co.uk 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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SCHOOL MEALS 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.
- A DAY IN RECEPTION CLASS Starting primary school is all about introducing new routines and ways of learning for our pupils. Our Reception pupils’ day is specifically designed to support their learning and to nurture their development.
MORNING 9.00am: MORNING PHONICS – this is where our children are introduced to the wonderful world of phonics. (Don’t worry, we will tell you all about it when you get here). 10.00am: BREAKTIME – your child will have a choice of fruit and a carton of milk (milk is free up to the age of five).
AFTERNOON
10.30am: FREE FLOW LEARNING – one of the best ways for children to learn is to explore for themselves. Free flow learning encourages children to learn in their own way in our indoor and outdoor spaces.
12.00pm: LUNCHTIME – all pupils go to our canteen to eat together and enjoy tasty food. 12.30pm: FREE FLOW LEARNING – again, this is a chance for certain topics to be introduced and for children to choose different activities.
11.00am: MATHS – we enjoy learning about the wonders of maths with creative ways to engage our students.
3.00pm: STORYTIME – we love reading to our pupils, each day there is a new book which we get to explore together. A perfect way to finish the day! 3.20pm: HOMETIME
RECEPTION TOPICS
*TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
The Reception class is such a fun time for children to really enjoy the start of their education. Our curriculum includes topics such as:
NOCTURNAL ANIMALS
LIGHT AND DARK
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. Bring a labelled water bottle for classroom use.
Buy an E-ACT Perry Court book bag Check in with our 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 Perry Court Academy, you can do this via the Bristol City Councils’ website or by post. Further information is on our website: perrycourtacademy.e-act.org.uk
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HERE TO HELP If you have any questions about your child starting primary or applying for a place, please call us for advice.
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I love my class and my teachers help me. I have lots of fun things to do with my friends every day and I play outside. Evie, Reception
My favourite subject is history. When I leave school I want to be an archaeologist. My class went to Stonehenge and it was AMAZING! Stanley, Year 5
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E-ACT Perry Court Academy is a unique and rewarding place to work. Our children thrive and learn in a safe and happy environment. Being part of this team is a privilege. Miss Pike, class Teacher
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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 Perry Court Academy is to learn and grow.
E-ACT Perry Court Academy Great Hayles Road, Hengrove, Bristol, BS14 0AX
01173 772078 receptionper@e-act.org.uk perrycourtacademy.e-act.org.uk
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