Petham Prospectus

Petham Primary School School Prospectus 2024

Welcome

Petham Primary School is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, within the peaceful village of Petham, situated a few miles south of historic Canterbury. The school, which has approximately 110 pupils on roll, is organised into 4 mixed-age classes from Early Years to Y6. We have excellent facilities both indoors and outside and were awarded ‘Good’ at our last Ofsted inspections. We work closely with our families and have strong links to the local community.

Curriculum

With every child in mind, our broad and balanced intended curriculum has been designed to be: Purposeful and progressive

Ambitious and challenging

A skilfully chosen and sequenced curriculum, allows our children to make connections, embed and explore in greater depth the skills and knowledge they have been taught in equal measure. Across the curriculum, the acquisition of skills and knowledge is progressively built upon to ensure they are reinforced, developed in a range of contexts, retained in the longterm memory and used effectively so that they continually know more, remember more and do more.

Built on the knowledge and understanding of our pupils’ and their needs, regardless of starting point, all of our children will gain relevant skills and knowledge that will enable them to thrive in their academic and personal success within the school and in the wider world.

Immersive and inspiring Placing the child at the centre of our curriculum decisions, we aim to capitalise on their interests and provide experiences beyond the classroom that not only enrich learning but also develop pupils’ sense of character and well-being. Rich and vibrant subject planning and learning environments are used as a stimulus to enhance the children’s senses. This gives life to exciting experiences, such as outdoor learning, forest school, external visitors, trips and themed days and weeks.

Meaningful links are made with our local environment and local history so that pupils appreciate and respect the community they live in. All of this allows our learners to be fully engaged and motivated and therefore best placed to always move forward in their learning.

Meet the Team Senior Leadership Team Executive Headteacher

Head of School

Mr Guy

SENCO

Mr Higgins

Mrs Metcalfe

Robins Class Class Teacher Miss Grace

Teaching Assistant Mon - Wed Ms Fenech

Teaching Assistant Thur - Fri Mrs Jenkins

Teaching Assistant Ms Lane-Sims

Wrens Class Class Teacher Miss Aylott

Teaching Assistant Mon Mr Vass

Teaching Assistant Tue - Fri Miss Kent

Owls Class Class Teacher Mon - Wed Mrs Lunnun

Class Teacher Thur - Fri Mr Higgins

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Miss Ledgerwood

Mrs Gilliane

Woodpeckers Class Class Teacher

Teaching Assistant

Miss Mayes

Miss Sutton

Support Staff School Office Manager Ms Miller

Administrative Assistant Mrs Hassan

Pastoral Support Miss Beasley

Trust Attendance Officer Mrs Adcock

Our School Values

We pride ourselves on our ability to instil a series of key values in our pupils, by creating an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.

Our key values are known as LORIC:

Leadership

Organisation

Leading Others Explaining my Leadership Listening to my Team Keeping Calm and Asking for Help

Organising Myself Organising An Activity Organising Together

Resillience Keep On Going Who Can Help Meeting the Challenge

Initiative

Communication

Taking Responsibility Taking Part Sharing Ideas

Communicating With Others Knowing My Audience Sharing My Opinion

Uniform

We encourage the children to take pride in their appereance and require all chuldren to wear school uniform, which is: - Grey or black shorts or trousers - Grey or navy pinafore, skirt, skort - Light blue or white shirt - Navy jumper/cardigan, fleece or sweatshirt - Grey or black socks, tights - White blouse or polo shirt - Blue checked or striped dress - Black or navy shoes

Admissions

The admissions process can be quite daunting. If you are wondering if Petham is the right school for your child, the best way to find out is to come and visit us.

We would love to meet you and would welcome the opportunity to show you around.

We hold a series of open mornings in the Autumn term but we are also really flexible if you are unable to make these dates. Please telephone the School Office on 01227 700260, or email office@ petham.kent.sch.uk to make an appointment.

If ever you have any questions regarding admissions and you are unable to find the answer below or if you just need reassurance, please call us! We are always happy to help.

Petham Primary School Petham, Canterbury Kent, CT4 5RD Telephone: 01227 700260 Email: office@petham.kent.sch.uk