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8/4/2019 Abbey Prospectus
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Abbey
PrimaryCommunity School
Abbe
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C
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This prospectus offers you a glimpse of life at Abbey
and I warmly invite you to visit us, to ask questions and
to experience the school's friendly and positive
atmosphere. Abbey exists within the vibrant, multi-
cultural area of Belgrave. The surrounding community
is rich in talent and expertise, and is very supportive of
the school. Our school is part of the Belgrave
community learning provision and we place a high
value on education for children and adults.
Inspiring childrento aim high
Abbey children become confident and develop skills
that equip them extremely well for the future.
Learningevery minuteof every day
OFSTED, 2011
Pupils receive an outstanding quality of
teaching and learning. Morning learning
consists of literacy and maths lessons, for which pupils are grouped by ability.
We aim to produce pupils who are achieving their maximum potential,
which gives them a range of life chances and opportunities.
Teaching& Learning
Abbey was judged by OFSTED to be an outstanding school in February 2011. The GoverningBody and staff are dedicated to providing a high standard of education for all of its pupils.
We are also committed to providing a wide range of activities and opportunities during and
after school to ensure that children and families enjoy their time at Abbey.
At Abbey we have learning and high standards at the heart of everything we do.
We work to ensure the highest quality of education for each
ndividual pupil and recognise all talents and abilities.
We aim to work in a healthy partnership with
parents, understanding that children learn most
effectively when links between home and
school are strong.
believe that choosing Abbey Primary
Community School is a positive choice to
make and we aim to ensure that your
children's years here are both happy
and successful. We look forward to
working in partnership with you.
At Abbey Primary Community School,
the health and safety, safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of all children is
of paramount importance.
I have achieved very high levels
which gives me a better chance of
getting the job I want in the future.
Year 3 Pupil
Headteacher
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Giving your childan outstandingstart in life
Pupils at Abbey acquire a range
of exceptional personal and social
skills which help them to develop
into well-rounded individuals.
OFSTED, 2011
Children enter the school nursery (Foundation 1)
part-time at the age of three. They stay full time in
he reception class from the age of four.
Assessment of children's development comes
hrough observations of their play-based learning.
The Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFS)
captures the child's early successes within a
anguage rich and stimulating learning
environment.
Children get off to a flying start in the
exemplary Early Years Foundation Stage
and then continue to progress
outstandingly well through school.
OFSTED, 2011
The Chatter
Matters sessions
really helps us to
understand what our
child is learning and
enables us to
support them to
achieve more.
EYFS Parent TheCurriculumAll children have access to a carefully
planned, exciting, relevant and connected
curriculum, which promotes a positive attitude to learning.
They are encouraged to develop as individual thinkers
and learners, taking responsibility for their own lives.
Children have the opportunity to direct their ownlearning and be involved in real life enterprise
activities.
Highstandards
for all
Developingenterprise skills
Top quality,innovative andexciting learning
Learning is always interesting
and exciting. I loved it when we
built our extreme weather shelters
and then blasted them with a real
snow machine.
Year 4 Pupil
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Treating eachchild as if theywere our own
We have the very highest expectations
for our pupils, which leads to standards
rising above national averages.
Pupils make exceptional progress in their
learning journey at Abbey.
Rising
Standards
Human ValuesAbbey Primary runs a Good Values Clubevery Saturday morning, and a Human
Values Programme is embedded through
assemblies, lunchtime activities and the
connected curriculum.
The five values of Love, Truth, Right
Conduct, Non-violence and Peace
underpin childrens attitudes and
behaviour in school.
Abbey produces pupils who are:
G Happy, contented and at ease
with themselves and others.
G Valued and valuable members
of the community.
G Respectful of themselves, others
and the environment.
The Human Values system is
the golden thread that binds the
school together.
The teachers make sure that
we work hard in every lesson
and always help us when we
find things difficult.
Year 3 Pupil
OFSTED, 2011
Pupils develop extremely positive
attitudes to learning and behave
exceptionally well.
OFSTED, 2011
The Good Values Club
promotes an amazing
opportunity for my children
to understand what it
means to show love and
respect to others.
Year 2 Parent
All adults have high expectations
of what pupils can achieve.OFSTED, 2011
Abbey staff form strong
and trusting relationships
with pupils, their families
and communities.
OFSTED, 2011
100%effort,100% of
the time
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At thecutting edgeof innovation
OutdoorLearning
At Abbey, Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) is used very effectively to
enhance teaching and learning.
We work hard to ensure that ICT is embedded
hroughout our curriculum, enabling children to
be confident using it. We aim to keep pace with
educational developments in this area.
There are three ICT suites, as well as additional
mini-suites of laptops; interactive white boards
are in all classrooms. C hildren have access to
a wide range of software, online resources
and ICT equipment, all in a safe and
secure environment.
We receive regular
communication from
teachers and other
staff about our childs
progress.
Year 1 Parent
The school has splendid grounds,
with vegetable beds, a pond and
wildlife area, a spinney, adventure
play area and sporting facilities.
The outdoor environment is used
widely to provide exciting learning
such as: camping experiences
and wildlife hunts.
High Quality LearningTeaching in the 21st Century should embrace not only the
ransmission of knowledge, but also learning how to learn.
School leaders, staff and the Governing
Body at Abbey, work together highly
effectively, under the determined leadership
and direction of the headteacher.
OFSTED, 2011
The day camp on the
school grounds was an
amazing experience.
We sang campfire songs,
had a trail through the
spinney and cooked
crumpets.
Year 3 Pupil
The learning
environment is extremely
rich and stimulating.
OFSTED, 2011
Giving all learnersthe tools and inspiration
to make their own lifechoices and decisions
for the future
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Sporting,as well asacademicexcellence
Extra-CurricularActivities
There is a fantastic
range of clubs and
after school activities.
My daughter plays
sport, dances, and
was part of the
school's 'Apprentice'
competition.
Year 6 Parent
The promotion of an exceptionally cohesive and
supportive community within and beyond the school
underpins all of the schools work.
OFSTED, 2011
Giving parents andcarers the skills tosupport their children
Family LearningWhen the gap between learning within the family and learning in
school is bridged, it can have a dramatic effect on pupils'
motivation and attainment.
We offer a massive range of sporting, artistic, creative,
musical and educational clubs and activities for our pupils.
All staff run extra-curricular activities which are selected by
he School Council. Clubs and activities range from Hardball
Cricket to Spanish to Speedway Cycling to Cooking to Cello
o Bollywood Dance.
The school runs a Breakfast Club from 7.30am and
a Cool Kids Club until 5.30pm each day. Our Play Scheme
runs through most holiday periods.
The school does not tolerate any
discrimination or inequality of opportunity.
We value our position in a multi-cultural,
multi-racial society and develop excellent
links with schools from different
communities.
We celebrate all the major festivals, e.g.
Diwali, Eid, Navratri, Christmas, Vaisakhi etc.
The Abbey Mega Mela is one of Leicester's
premier festivals, attended by over 3000
people.
Community
CohesionWorking
in partnershipto developcommunity
cohesion
School Mela,
fun for the whole
community.
Leicester Mercury
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Abbe
y Primary
Comm
unity Sch
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AbbeyPrimaryCommunity School
109 Ross Walk, Leicester LE4 5HHTelephone: 0116 266 1809 Fax: 0116 261 1543
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.abbey.leicester.sch.uk
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No. 789321544
DevelopingPupil Voice
Being on the School Council
has given me confidence and
developed my ability in a team
to generate useful ideas.
Year 5 Pupil
Pupil Voice is strong within the school.
The School Council is an influential
decision making body. Our EnvironmentGroup, Sports and Fitness Ambassadors
and Class Representatives all strongly
influence school life. There are many
opportunities for pupils to take on a wide
range of leadership roles.
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