Governor Information Pack 2020-21 - "Inspire not to have more but to be more"
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“Inspire not to have more but to be more”
Governor
Information Pack
2020-21
Inspire - Aspire - Achieve …through respect, responsibility and courage
WELCOME TO WESTBURY LEIGH C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL
We are looking for willing volunteers who have some time that they could spend
supporting our school to provide a quality service to the community of Westbury Leigh.
Westbury Leigh started as a small village school in 1895 and moved into the new site in
2004 From then on we have continued to grow in strength and numbers. The school
has the capacity for 420 pupils from Reception to Y6, currently 347 pupils are on roll.
There is a flourishing pre-school “Cygnets” on site and most of the children move
into our school. We work closely with them to ensure children have a strong induction
into school.
The school is well situated in beautiful grounds that are well resourced for sport and
outdoor learning. There is a range of specialist IT equipment, musical instruments and
sports equipment alongside everyday subject resources. We have a well-stocked school
library, a garden area and our very own farm which is home to a range of animals. We
have a wide range of excellent practitioners who are well placed to support and help
develop new staff joining the team. We believe that we are all learners and that this
never stops, no matter how experienced we are.
Across the school we have strong support teams, who work together to ensure high levels
of provision for children and staff. The admin team lead our administrative duties
including the electronic registers and dinner money. All letters and communications go
through the office. Teaching Assistants are allocated for teaching and learning support
across year groups based on the needs of learner. Teachers manage the impact of their
work both in the classroom and sometimes with groups of children on short intervention
programmes. Catering and cleaning is managed by the school ensuring a high level of
service.
Our philosophy is centred around quality learning experiences that build on children's
individual needs. We use a creative and thematic curriculum to deliver stimulating enquiry
based learning that engages and challenges all children. English and Maths lessons
develop core skills, which are applied within a topic context where possible. Learning to
learn skills are taught within lessons alongside knowledge ensuring children have
opportunities to find out for themselves, solve problems and investigate their own
solutions. We believe learning is a journey for all of us that is made more exciting
through practical hands on experience, real life contexts and a range of stimuli.
In Feb 2019 the school was rated as requires improvement by Ofsted; in 2015 it had
received a good rating and an outstanding SIAMs report.
The school has 22% SEND and 12% FSM with 21% pupil premium; 4% have EAL with the
majority being polish. The school is Church of England and operates as part of Salisbury
diocese.
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Inspire - Aspire - Achieve …through respect, responsibility and courage
VISION AND VALUES
Our Dream: Our Spirit:
“Aspire not to have more but to be Inspire – Aspire - Achieve
more”
Our aims: Strategic Vision Our character:
be ambitious in all 2019-22 • To respect all members
we do, envision of our school community
in working together to
things we can’t
achieve our aims.
imagine yet, try our
“Do to others, as you
best and take pride
would wish them to do to
in our own and you” - Luke 6:31
others achievements • To be courageous in
support and value aiming high in
each other, everything we do,
We believe that the
celebrate future of our world is in demonstrating
individuality and the hands of our children resilience and
work together in and their voice and place consideration when
achieving our goals within this should be faced with a challenge.
appreciate and look nurtured, heard and “Be strong and
after our respected.
courageous. Do not be
environment and the frightened, and do not
community in which “Don’t let anyone look
be dismayed, for the
down on you because you
we live Lord your God is with
are young,
be curious, to fire you.” - Joshua 1:9
but set an example for
nurture our • Taking responsibility by
the believers in speech,
imaginations, to be in conduct, in love, in being in the right place,
resourceful and to faith and in purity.” at the right time, doing
reflect on the 1 Timothy 4:12 the right thing in order
wonder of learning, to contribute to the
and make a success of the school
difference in our “For each will have to
bear their own load.” -
amazing world
Galatians 6:5
At Westbury Leigh Church of England Primary School
we are inspired to flourish, aspire to great things
and achieve beyond expectation.
With God’s love we all grow as individuals,
we are courageous, responsible and show respect in all we do.
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Inspire - Aspire - Achieve …through respect, responsibility and courage
SCHOOL PRIORITIES
Strategic Priorities 2017-22
1) To provide the highest quality of education for all; teaching and learning is the
starting point for all schools to ensure that all children make excellent progress
irrespective of their needs or starting point and this is reflected in achievement.
(outcomes in the top 20% of schools)
2) Be guided by our values to develop a school founded on an inspirational ethos;
supporting individuals in their growth as responsible citizens. (involved and shaping
their communities)
3) To create a curriculum that promotes achievement, engagement and independence;
educating our children for a rapidly changing future by providing a curriculum which
equips them with the knowledge, skills and understanding for the future. (rich, broad
and meaningful knowledge)
4) Seek out progressive partnerships between WLPS children, staff, local and wider
communities; to develop further leading edge practices and innovations, we must work
both formally and informally with a wide range of stakeholders. (engaging and working
with partners in our community for positive impact)
School Improvement Priorities 2019-20:
Target 1:
Improve challenge for all so every child makes good progress
RRS #28
Target 2:
The revised curriculum promotes a high engagement in learning with impact on outcomes
RRS #30
Target 3:
Improve learning to learn skills to accelerate progress
RRS #29
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We strongly encourage our children to have a voice and help shape their community,
here is what they have to say about joining our school…
Are you a respectful and responsible person?
Do you have spare time on your hands?
Would you consider becoming a school governor?
Well look no further!
At Westbury Leigh Primary School we have If you are responsible, caring and helpful person then
vacancies for new school governors. We have Westbury Leigh School is the place for you. At
very well behaved children and an excellent Westbury Leigh school we like being good role models
behaviour policy. Every child sparks and helping our teachers. We like super school trips
happiness and our teachers work hard to and splendid sports days. We also have a fantastic
make our lessons fun and engaging. farm and amazing food. We are lucky to have very
caring leadership team; fundraising events and
If you are passionate about helping children
welcome days which we open up to parents. We are an
then join us on our learning adventure.
eco-friendly school as we want an excellent future for
Written by all our students.
Brendan Y6 If you would like to join our family then contact the
governing body now for more information.
Written by
Emily Y6
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At Westbury Leigh we are looking for a Our school will be great for you because
respectful, responsible and we have terrific children who are
understanding person to become a school fabulous role models; outstanding
governor. At our school we have staff; a fantastic farm; forest school
outstanding students who are great role and a very caring leadership team. We
models. We are a community school who also involve the community in our
enjoy inviting the local community to school by involving them in activities
our events. and events.
If you are interested in becoming part of If you are interested in becoming part of
our school community then contact the our family at Westbury Leigh then
governing body now. please contact the governing body.
Written by Written by
Ella Y6 Nicol Y6
For more information on the role of school governor then please contact our
Clerk Sarah Andrews clerk@westburyleigh.wilts.sch.uk for more information on
how to join us. Our Vice-chair of governors Allison Murray
amurray@westburyleigh.wilts.sch.uk will be happy to share her experiences with
you of what it is like to be a governor at our school.
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young,
but set an example for the believers in speech,
in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”
Timothy 1:4
Westbury Leigh CE Primary School
Sandalwood Road
Westbury
Wiltshire
BA13 3UR
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