Welcome to Glebe Primary School
From the Headteacher
Mr Martyn Clarke
Our dedicated team of educators are committed to providing the highest quality education whilst nurturing a supportive learning environment for all our students. Throughout your journey, we will strive to create engaging experiences that stimulate intellectual curiosity and promote holistic development. We encourage our parents to actively participate in their child’s education and engage with our school community.
Together, we can create a strong partnership that empowers our learners to reach their full potential. Keep an eye out for our regular updates on Class Dojo and our Facebook page to stay informed and get involved!
We are excited to embark on this journey together and look forward to a fantastic road ahead! If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
“Pupils
behave respectfully because expectations are woven seamlessly from leaders to staff to pupils. As such, bullying occurs rarely.” Ofsted Report, 2022
“The Twinkl Phonics programme is really well structured and I have been very impressed.”
Parent, 2023
Vision & Values
Our Core Values are the golden thread that binds our curriculum and learning experience.
We teach our children to become confident leaders, role model excellence, have high aspirations and ambitions and demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges to ensure their success and encourage
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them to innovate upon strategies to improve in all they do, whilst enabling them to positively challenge themselves and others. It is our belief that making a culture and a ‘norm’ of these values will equip our children with the knowledge to become life-long learners.
Curriculum
Students gain confidence in reading and writing for multiple purposes by learning through high-quality texts. This helps them understand the material better and develop a greater appreciation for the topics they are studying.
Phonics
Through daily, systematic, and highquality teaching using the phonics programme of Twinkl Phonics, students develop strong phonological awareness and effective blending and decoding skills, allowing for fluent reading and comprehension.
English
Through discussion, students learn to articulate their ideas, participate in debate, and gain confidence in speaking and listening.
Mathematics
Our curriculum focuses on teaching a broad range of mathematical concepts and calculation methods, whilst also promoting reasoning and critical thinking skills that can be applied to real-world situations.
Science
Engaging through experiments, investigative explorations, and observations, our approach encourages students to ask questions, research, hypothesise, experiment, and evaluate their findings, nurturing their innate curiosity and developing analytical and logical reasoning skills.
Computing and E-safety
Our weekly computing lessons are based on ‘Purple Mash’ which we customise according to the needs and interests of our students.
E-safety is an integrated part of the students education in todays digital world and is embedded in their learning.
PSHE (Personal Social and Health Education)
Designed to help students develop their identity, relationships, and overall wellbeing, promoting diversity and equality, understanding their rights and responsibilities, and learning about consent and risk management.
History
Designed holistically, covering chronology, immersion, diversity, motivation, and personal records. The curriculum incorporates visits from historians and archaeologists, as well as local connections to places of historical interest.
Geography
Our four key areas cover locational knowledge, human and physical geography, and geographical skills and fieldwork.
Art
Our aim is to help students become confident and competent artists and designers through practical, theoretical and disciplinary artistry, and the ability to recognise high quality works of art.
Design & Technology (D&T)
A stimulating and practical subject that cultivates creativity, imagination, and problem-solving skills. It is used across the curriculum to support understanding of its purpose and application in daily life.
Curriculum
Physical Education (P.E)
We enable students to become physically confident whist supporting their health, wellbeing, and fitness. We strive for every child to fulfil their potential, and we offer opportunities for them to compete in sports and other activities, helping them build character and learn values such as fairness and respect.
French Language
We teach French using the Language Angels Scheme of Work. Our curriculum is designed to inspire students from Early Years to Key Stage 2, and to develop their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
Religious Education (R.E)
Students develop their religious literacy in order to foster a solid understanding of, and respect for, a variety of cultural beliefs they acquire knowledge of a range of world views and religious beliefs, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, Sikhism and Humanism alongside a regular, more detailed study of the Christian faiths.
Music
We use the Charanga scheme of work from EYFS to Year 6 to expose students to different genres of music and provide practical opportunities for them to explore and develop their musical skills.
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Parent Feedback, 2023
Students enjoy outdoor learning and activities in our garden.
Facilities
Nursery
Our nursery space is designed to provide children with a safe and sun shaded enjoyable environment for learning through play. We believe that playing outside every day, regardless of the weather, is essential for a child’s development
Reception
The two classrooms are spacious and versatile, with a moveable wall that allows us to accommodate both smaller groups and larger gatherings with ease. Our reception outdoor space has its own play equipment and toys, creating a safe and fun environment for our little ones to learn and grow.
Lower School
The lower school is home to the youngest students, including those in Nursery, reception, year 1, and year 2. They have their own dedicated hall outdoor play area and library space, which provides a safe and nurturing learning environment for them to thrive in.
Upper School
Upper school is a fantastic place for students in years 3-6. One of the highlights of the school is the Ace Space, a play area that is sure to delight children of all ages. There is also plenty of green space for running around and more. The school’s largest hall is perfect for assemblies and events, and there is a computing suite, a library and the main school office.
Our school layout promotes effective learning on a accessible site, with spacious classrooms and plenty of designated outdoor play and learning spaces.
Resource Base
Our school has a unique provision that caters to the educational needs of children who are deaf.
The provision offers a bespoke learning environment for English and Math subjects, emphasising total communication. Our teachers are experts in their field and adapt their teaching methods and activities to provide the best learning experience for the students.
We recognise the importance of nurturing the whole child, including their deaf identity, social skills, and emotional wellbeing.
Our students are fully integrated into all aspects of school life and are given the opportunity to represent the school at various events. Sign language is taught in multiple ways, which benefits all students. Overall, the provision has proven to be highly effective in meeting the needs of our students.
“Glebe is the perfect learning environment for Deaf chidren. My son has access to a Deaf peer group, small classes, sign language support and the students and staff are Deaf aware. Parent, 2023
“As some pupils at the school are deaf, all pupils have the opportunity to learn British Sign Language. This is one of the many ways staff and pupils ensure an inclusive environment.”
Ofsted Report, 2022
Extracurricular Programmes
At Glebe, children of all ages are presented with opportunities to partake in a diverse range of clubs. These include, basketball, football, cross country, netball, and gymnastics, to name but a few! It should be noted that many of these clubs are fully funded and free of charge.
These can lead to being selected for our highly successful sports teams.
For those with a creative inclination, there is a craft club which meets on Monday afternoons and is open to all year levels. Additionally, the school choir showcase their talent at the renowned O2 Young Voices event each year.
During the lunch period, we host engaging workshops, including highly sought-after clubs and homework support.
In addition to these extracurricular activities, students are provided with the opportunity to participate in school leadership.
They may be elected to our School Council, Eco Council, and Wellbeing committees to contribute to the realisation of our school’s ambitions.
Our school takes great pride in offering an extensive range of opportunities to engage and empower our students.
“Glebe has a friendly, positive atmosphere and the school in making great progress. My children are happy and enjoy their learning experience. “
Parent, 2023
Key Stage 2 Art Club - Cubist Style
Key Stage 2 Girls Football team
Students with SEND
(Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
The school has a comprehensive support system in place to help students with SEND. We work closely with parents and outside agencies to assess each student’s needs and create personalised plans that address their specific challenges. The school also provides extra resources and adaptations to support students with SEND,
such as assistant technology and specialised teaching methods, to ensure that these students have the tools they need to succeed academically and socially.
Additionally, the staff have received specialised training to help them understand and create a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
Miss Hembling is our SENCO and would be happy to discuss any further details with you.
“Leaders oversee clearprocessesfor identifyingpupils’ needsandappropriate support.Leaders involveparentsand pupilswell.”
Ofsted Report, 2022
“Pupils thrive in the enhanced provision through a careful balance of support in mainstream classes and separate, intensive work with staff.”
Ofsted Report, 2022
Catering
Caterlink are delighted to be working in partnership with Glebe Primary School.
We embrace natural ingredients, love seasonal produce, and develop ethical trading with many of our suppliers.
Our meat, fruit, vegetables and baked goods are all sourced from suppliers as near to the school as we can. Our menu meets the SILVER Food for Life Standard.
Find more detailed catering information on our website by clicking here
We use local suppliers and produce where possible and when in season. We source a percentage of organic meat, fruit and vegetables in line with Food for Life Silver requirements.
In line with Children’s Food Trust recommendations, Caterlink have reduced the sugar within our desserts, ensuring that all contain 6.5g of free sugars or less.
We also ask for feedback on our dishes to help shape our menus for your school.
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Tier C: School end – 5.45pm
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Willows Wraparound Care
For today’s busy family, finding childcare services that will meet their needs can be a daunting task.
A before and after-school program, providing a safe and nurturing environment focused on learning and recreation.
Our provision is all about providing your child with a safe, cozy space to learn and play before and after school. Our priority is to make your child feel at home!
We endeavour to provide an atmosphere and activities similar to those found within the home, incorporating cooking, craft, needlework, board games, reading, imaginary play, construction, sport and seasonal activities.
Breakfast is provided during the morning session where the children can choose from a selection of juices, healthy cereals, fruit and toast. During the afternoon session a snack and drink are provided, however, this is not intended to be a replacement for the child’s evening meal. We promote independence and children are encouraged to prepare their own meal and help clear away too.
Friends of Glebe
Friends of Glebe Primary (FOGP) are a UK registered charity that supports the school.
The committee is made up of Glebe parents, school supporters, and teaching staff. Even grandparents, other relatives, and community friends can become members too!
FoGP organises fun events and activities throughout the year for children and their families to enjoy, such as discos, the Summer fete, Quiz Night and Santa’s Grotto.
You can see their work on Facebook and Instagram
All the money raised goes towards funding experiences and equipment for the benefit of all children at Glebe.
Recently, FoGP has made donations that include replacing play equipment, providing books, subsidising class trips and the annual Pantomime production.
Admissions Information
We understand that choosing the right school for your child is a crucial decision. Our experienced and dedicated staff work tirelessly to provide a range of learning opportunities that inspire curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. The Local Authority co-ordinates the school’s applications for the normal admissions round and further information can be found at Essex Schools Admissions.
For more information find the Essex Schools website here.
