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School Prospectus 2019 – 2020
The School
Eldon Grove Academy is a larger than average co-educational Primary School, which caters for the
age range 3 to 11. Eldon Grove Academy is extremely popular with parents and some year groups
are over-subscribed. The number on the school roll is presently 538 pupils, including an 84 place
Nursery.
Eldon Grove Academy offers education through an innovative, vibrant curriculum. We develop
aspiration, self-confidence, independence and respect in all our pupils. We believe children should be
polite, possess good manners and have a healthy respect for everyone with whom they come into
contact. Our behaviour policy, which rewards expected behaviour, is designed to promote this, and
the help and support of parents is vital if we are to achieve our aims.
We provide a broad, balanced and rich curriculum based on ‘thinking’ and ‘wonder’ but give high
priority to attainment and achievement in English, Mathematics and Oracy. We are passionate that all
pupils make academic progress throughout their school life and thus reach their true potential, which
is encompassed in our tag line “Potential is Our Passion.”
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The School Staff
Executive Headteacher/CEO Extol Academy Trust – Madame Julie Deville
Head Of School – Mrs Audrey Brahimi
Assistant Headteachers – Mrs Claire Martindale
Mrs Sharon Stephenson
Mrs Vicky Gallafant-Brown
CLASS YEAR GROUP TEACHER CLASSROOM
ASSISTANTS WITHIN PHASE
NURSERY Mrs C Collins Mr N Nicholson
Miss J Morton
Mrs A Quinn
Class 1 Reception Mrs S Salvin Miss J Knowlson
Mrs J Steel
Class 2 Reception Mrs K Barlow / Mrs A Cartwright Mr M Hartill
Class 3 Reception Miss R Elsdon
Class 4 Year 1 Miss G Dawson Mrs N Fawcett
Mrs V Wright
Class 5 Year 1 Mr L Knight Mrs J Wrigglesworth
Miss E Thomas
Class 6 Year 1 / Year 2 Mrs K Iley
Mrs S Flounders
Class 7 Year 2 Mr J Moody
Class 8 Year 2 Mrs S Stephenson
Class 9 Year 3 Mr A Tranter Mr M Innes
Miss G McLurg
Class 10 Year 3 Miss K Normington
Class 11 Year 3 Mr L Muir
Class 12 Year 4 Mrs A Robinson Mrs W Elliot
Mrs K Watson
Class 13 Year 4 Mr J Egglestone Mrs D Greig
Class 14 Year 4 Mr L Cureton / Mrs V Gallafant-Brown
Class 15 Year 5 Mrs R Francis Mrs E Lowery
Mrs A Hegarty
Class 16 Year 5 Mrs V Varadinek-Skelton Mr L Wright
Class 17 Year 6 Miss E Fields Mrs J Metcalf
Mrs G Viswanathy
Class 18 Year 6 Mrs J Jobson / Mrs Symonds
Mrs L Jackson
Class 19 Year 6 Mr J Moon
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The School Staff
Non class-based covering Planning,
Preparation and Assessment time. Mrs M Richardson
Miss S Evans
Mrs H Larsson
Mrs F Nicholson
Mr S Donkin
Sports Coach Mr T Gavin
Mr M Innes
Intervention Provision Mrs Sue Burnley
Social Inclusion Manager Mrs Diane Carr
Social Inclusion Assistant Mrs Sue Larter
School Business Manager Ms Joanne Coulson
Administrative Assistant Mrs Alison Beeston
Administrative Assistant Miss Robyn Marsh
Administrative Assistant Miss Lauren Bee
Swimming Assistant Mrs Brenda Hedley
School Cook Miss Amanda Smith
Hospitality Assistant Mrs Margaret Foster
Site Supervisor Mr Mark Waller
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Extol Academy Trust
Extol Academy Trust is made up of Members and Directors who ensure the overall strategic
vision of the Trust.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Madame Julie Deville
TRUSTEE
Mrs Jackie Butterworth
Mr Leo Gillen
Mr Michael Bretherick
Mr Derek Richardson
Mr Phillip Tye
Mr Stephen Blake
Mrs Margaret Bousfield
MEMBERS
Mrs Jackie Butterworth
Mr Michael Bretherick
Mrs Patricia Vaughan
Mr Alan Wright
Mr Steve Siddell
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Mr Elliot Stirk
Accounting Technician
Miss Carly Westmoreland
Lead Practitioner
Mrs Deborah King
Associate Headteacher
Mrs Fiona Nicholson
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The Governing Body
Governors are appointed or elected for a fixed period of time and work on your behalf to secure
Quality Teaching and Learning for your child/children. All Governors can be contacted through
the school.
The Governing Body meets at least once a term. In addition to this a number of committees and
working parties meet more frequently to conduct business affecting the day-to-day
management of the school.
Chair of Governors
c/o Eldon Grove Academy
Eldon Grove
Hartlepool
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PARENT GOVERNORS PERIOD OF OFFICE
Mrs K King 11/12/2018 – 10/12/2022
Mrs J Wistow 1/11/2017 – 31/10/2021
Mr Paul Dees 28/02/2019 – 27/02/2023
COMMUNITY GOVERNORS
Mrs J Butterworth 11/12/2018 – 10/12/2022
Mrs L Ovens 01/10/2015 – 30/09/2019
TEACHING STAFF
Mrs S Stephenson 13/09/2016 – 12/09/2020
Mrs D Carr 21/6/2017 - 20/6/2021
CO-OPTED
Mr S Shaheen 05/06/2018 – 04/06/2022
Mr A Jobson 19/02/2018 – 18/02/2022
EX-OFFICIO HEADTEACHER
Mme J Deville 01/07/2017- 30/06/2037
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Mrs A Brahimi 01/09/2016 - 31/08/2020
CHAIR
Mrs J Butterworth
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ADMISSIONS
Eldon Grove Academy is a Primary Co-Educational day
school for boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 11.
We have a standard admission number of 75.
Children are admitted into the nursery class on a part
time or full time basis; the child is offered either a place
for five mornings or five afternoons, there is also the
opportunity to access a flexible place e.g. 2 ½ days or
free 30 hour entitlement for working parents.
A place in our Nursery class does not guarantee a
child a place in school.
Policy on Admission to Eldon Grove Academy
In the first instance, places will be awarded to those
pupils with a statement of special educational need
where the school is named in the statement.
The remaining places will be awarded in the following
order or priority and in line with the Local Authority
admissions criteria:
1. Those children who are looked after children and
previously looked after children (previously
looked after children are children who were
looked after, but ceased to be so because they
were adopted or became subject to a residence
order or special guardianship order).
2. Those children who have brothers or sisters who
will be attending the school in the following
September.
3. Pupils who live in the school’s admission zone.
4. Those children who are distinguished from the
great majority of other applicants whether on
medical grounds or by other exceptional
circumstances and who would suffer significant
hardship if they were unable to attend the
school.
5. Those children who live closest to the school as
determined by a ‘straight line’ distance
measurement; from the (ordnance survey)
address point for the child’s home to (ordnance
survey) address point of the school.
Tiebreaker
If more children qualify under a particular criterion than
there are places available, priority will be given to those
children who live closest to the school (as described
under criteria 5)
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ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY
Absenteeism
If your child is absent for any reason please contact school as soon as possible either by
telephone or a personal visit. We must record the reason for every absence. If we do not
receive a reason we have to record the absence as ‘unauthorised’ which could result in a visit
to the child’s home from the Local Authority School Attendance Officer, Mrs Carr or Mrs Larter.
We feel it is important that your child attends school regularly and if a child’s attendance is
below 90% then a meeting with the Head of School and Attendance Officer will be arranged.
Please note in the interest of the well-being of all children we operate a first day response
system; if we have not been notified of a reason for absence, we will telephone or carry out a
home visit you to ascertain the reason to avoid your child’s absence being recorded as
unauthorised.
Illness in School
If we feel that your child is ill enough to be sent home or needs to be taken to hospital we will
contact you as soon as possible, using the information you have given us. It is therefore
extremely important that you keep us informed of any changes to that information. A form, to fill
in with the initial contact information is contained in this prospectus.
Medical Appointments
If you need to take your child out of school for a medical appointment please inform us of the
date in advance by telephone, personal visit or note. Children must be collected from school for
such appointments and signed out by an adult. Medical appointment cards will also need to be
shown at the main school office either before the appointment or after.
Holidays
Headteachers no longer have the discretion to authorise any holidays in school time. Please
refer to the school’s holiday in term time policy.
Punctuality
We believe that punctuality is an important life skill. All children should be in class by 8.55am
ready to start learning. To encourage children to be in school on time we operate a ‘Meet and
Greet’ policy, this means that school doors open at 8.45am and children are welcomed into
school by support staff as class teachers are in their classroom areas; school doors are closed
at 8.53am.
Attendance for 2018/2019 is detailed below:
Attendance 96.01%
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THE SCHOOL DAY
NURSERY
Morning Session 8.45am – 11.45am
Afternoon Session 12.30pm – 3.30pm
KEY STAGE ONE (Reception to Year 2)
Morning Session 8.55am – 12.30pm
Afternoon Session 1.15pm – 3.15pm
KEY STAGE TWO (Year Three to Year Six)
Morning Session 8.55am – 12.30pm
Afternoon Session 1.25pm – 3.20pm
It is important that all children are on time for school so a prompt start is made to learning.
Doors open at 8.45am and close at 8.53am.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
We expect all children to wear school uniform. All uniform should be clearly labelled with the
child’s name. Unfortunately we cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to children’s
clothes or property.
Uniform
Royal Blue sweatshirt or cardigan Dark grey/ black trousers or skirt White polo shirt
In summer girls can wear a blue summer dress and boys can wear grey shorts.
Children should wear sensible black shoes, not trainers. If pupils do not wear appropriate
footwear school will provide black plimsolls for use indoors.
PE KIT:
PE Kit consists of black or navy shorts and white T-Shirt. All children are allowed to wear light
coloured sole plimsolls. It would be helpful if children had a named bag to keep their footwear and PE
kit in.
Jewellery: Children should not wear jewellery to school, for reasons of Health and Safety and
School Policy.
Our uniform provider is Elizabeth Embroidery please find details below:
Website: www.elizabethsembroidery.com Password: ELDON Telephone: 01642 674973
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HOME – SCHOOL LINKS
Head of School Surgery
Mrs Brahimi is available most mornings from 8.45am until 9.45am. Parents/guardians with any
concerns will be seen on a first come basis, there is no need to make an appointment. If Mrs
Brahimi is not available then parents/guardians may make an appointment or alternatively
speak to Mrs Carr or Mrs Larter, Social Inclusion Manager/Social Inclusion Assistant.
Social Inclusion Manager & Social Inclusion Assistant
Mrs Diane Carr, our Social Inclusion Manger and Mrs Susan Larter, our Social Inclusion
Assistant offer a confidential service. This service is to help parents, guardians and children to
get the very best from Eldon Grove Academy by providing support, advice and information. They
will help with any worries about behaviour or attendance and how best to deal with it by offering
individual support, home visits and advice on any necessary referrals, such as to the School
Nurse, Action for Children, Family Information and Support Services. Mrs Carr and Mrs Larter
are available every day until 4.30pm.
Parental Involvement
A child’s education starts at home and is continued as a partnership between home and school.
At Eldon Grove Academy we promote parents as partners. We encourage parents to become
involved in school and support their child’s learning by attending Family Week Lesson, Parental
Consultation Evenings and Parental Workshops.
Home Learning
At Eldon Grove Academy we believe that a pupil’s learning is extended and reinforced through
the completion of home learning. Similarly, we hope that children will share what they have
learnt in school at home. A Home Learning Café runs every Thursday at school. Please ask
whether places are available.
Friends of Eldon Grove Academy
Eldon Grove Academy has a group of friends, parents, carers and teachers who meet regularly
to organise fundraising activities for the benefit of the children. Anyone interested in becoming
part of The Friends Group is welcome to attend meetings and support their fundraising events.
Miss G McLurg is Chair of the group and always welcomes new support.
10SCHOOL MEALS
Our school meals are cooked on the premises and reflect the national initiative of ‘Healthy Eating’. Our
school cook, Miss Smith, provides a varied menu with lots of options, from which the children can
choose.
TYPICAL MENU
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Chicken curry served Spaghetti bolognese Beef and spinach Roast pork loin Crispy fish fingers
with brown rice served with Pattie in bread bun served with Yorkshire served with chipped
homemade garlic served with oven pudding and roast potatoes
bread baked potato wedges potatoes
Vegetable fingers Homemade pizza Chili bean casserole Quorn and mushroom Cheesy pasta bake
served with oven Margherita served served with oven stroganoff served with served with garlic
baked potato wedges with mixed salad baked potato wedges brown rice slice
Salad bar Salad bar Salad bar Salad bar Salad bar
Pineapple and Vanilla ice cream Chocolate cake Banoffee cheesecake Cornflake cookie
coconut sponge served with peaches served with chocolate served with milk
served with custard custard
Fresh fruit Fresh fruit Fresh fruit Fresh fruit Fresh fruit
Yoghurts Yoghurts Yoghurts Yoghurts Yoghurts
The cost of a school meal is currently £2 per day per child (this is subject to change.) For those pupils
in Reception to Year 2, a school meal is provided free of charge as part of the National Initiative. Dinner
money for paid meals should be sent to school in advance of meals taken every MONDAY morning,
OR can be paid via ‘Parent Pay’, which is our online payment service. Children have the option of
bringing a packed lunch if they wish. However, we do encourage healthy eating and parents should
provide a balanced meal with no fizzy drinks, sweets or chocolate bars.
Lunch arrangements must be agreed before the end of the half term ready for the new half term
to commence and a form must be filled in to state a change in meal. These arrangements will
remain in place for the half term unless circumstances are discussed with the Head of School.
A free meal is provided to children whose parents are in receipt of Income Support or Income Based
Job Seekers Allowance. Parents need to complete form FSM 1 or alternatively ring (01429) 266522
and speak to the relevant team.MEDICAL
During the school day, the Head of School and all staff are concerned with the total care and
welfare of all children.
Medicines – School follows the Local Authority policy on administration of medicine. If parents
require school to administer prescribed medicine they must complete a form obtainable from the
school office.
BEHAVIOUR
In Eldon Grove Academy we believe in a positive
approach to pupil behaviour, highlighting and rewarding
good behaviour. We have a behaviour policy that sets out
systematic guidelines for staff and children. Each class
clearly displays our behaviour plan and all children from
nursery to Y6 are taught expected behaviour.
Children will be encouraged to succeed in work and
behaviour with lots of positive reinforcement:
Verbal praise
Stickers
“Good News” letters home
Points – towards bronze, silver and gold
Pupil of the Week award
Certificates
However, there are consequences for pupils who do not
adhere to the school policy. Parents will be informed
immediately if school feels that their child is displaying
unacceptable behaviour.
ANTI-BULLYING
Bullying can happen in any school. At Eldon Grove
Academy we are committed to an anti-bullying policy. We
tackle the problem of bullying through PSHCE,
Curriculum, School Council and assemblies. We will do
our best to resolve problems and we actively encourage
children to talk with adults. Should parents be worried by
the actions of their child or others, please contact the
class teacher or Head of School promptly.
12SUBJECTS WE TEACH
ENGLISH:
In English pupils learn to speak confidently and listen to what others have to say. Pupils will
learn how to change the way they speak to suit different situations, purposes and audiences.
They learn to use language in imaginative ways and express their ideas and feelings when
working in role and in drama activities. Pupils’ interest and pleasure in reading is developed
and encouraged as they learn to read confidently and independently through phonics, Guided
Reading, Whole Class Reading and accessing the school library. As pupils become older they
increase their ability to read challenging and lengthy texts independently. Within writing, pupils
develop their knowledge and skills and understanding in the areas of composition, planning
and drafting, punctuation and spelling. Pupils are given a real or perceived purpose for writing
as well as an understanding of whom the audience is. Handwriting is taught and practised
through all lessons.
MATHEMATICS:
Within mathematics pupils will develop their knowledge and understanding through practical
activity, exploration and discussion. In Key Stage 1 pupils will learn to count, read, write and
order numbers. They will explore the number system through concrete and pictorial
representations before moving to more abstract methods. They will develop fluency with
numbers and will learn about other areas of mathematics through practical activities. At Key
Stage 2 pupils use the number system more confidently and develop fluency in order to be
more proficient with arithmetic. Pupils will explore mathematics both within a context and non-
context based. Pupils are encouraged to present their methods and reasoning using a wide
range of mathematical language, diagrams and charts.
13SUBJECTS WE TEACH
SCIENCE:
Pupils at Eldon Grove Academy will explore a wide range of scientific topics. Our aim is to
enable pupils to explore and find out about the fascinating world in which they live, by studying
a variety of different areas. Pupils will learn about basic scientific laws while they develop the
skills of observation, investigation and recording through practical experiments and related
tasks.
COMPUTING:
Computing is a key subject area that is now utilised in all areas of the Curriculum. Pupils are
now taught programming as part of a new key skill; this helps them develop their logical and
analytical thinking. Across the school, pupils are encouraged to use I-pads and other digital
devices to enhance their learning, they are able to do this in all subject areas. It is vital that
pupils are familiar and comfortable with using up to date technology in our ever-changing
society.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
Eldon Grove Academy follows the Hartlepool Agreed Syllabus. This is broadly Christian based
but the pupils do celebrate and study cultural diversity by learning about other faiths. Pupils
also participate in daily assembly on a variety of themes. Parents have a right to withdraw their
children from collective worship or religious education lessons. However, the school is unable
to provide any alternative religious provision.
MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES:
At Eldon Grove Academy we teach MFL from Reception to Year 6. The language we teach is
French. We recognise that learning a foreign language in primary school provides a valuable
educational, social and cultural experience for all pupils. For the past 2 years we have taken
year 5 pupils on a residential in France to further develop global awareness and French culture.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
During their time in school pupils will experience gymnastics, dance, games, athletics,
swimming and outdoor adventure activities. At Eldon Grove Academy we acknowledge the
importance of Physical Education for pupils health and well-being. We recognise that Physical
Education promotes physical skill and competiveness. We have 1 full time and 1 part time
Sports Coach, so pupils currently access a wide range of after school clubs.
P4C
P4C is taught in every class across the school. Philosophy for Children (P4C) allows every
child to have a voice and take part in whole class discussions around a question which has
been generated by the pupils. This will be in response to a stimulus such as a story, poem,
artefact, news item etc. and helps to develop skills such as thinking, speaking and listening.
14SUBJECTS WE TEACH
PSHCE:
PSHCE and Citizenship is central to the educational entitlement of all pupils and permeates
all aspects of life in school. PSHCE and Citizenship are embedded across the curriculum.
They develop self-awareness, positive self-esteem and confidence to enable pupils to
achieve their full potential.
GEOGRAPHY:
Teaching in Geography ensures that geographical enquiry and skills are used when
developing knowledge and understanding of places, processes and environmental change.
In Geography pupils will learn about their local area and begin to learn about the wider world.
Pupils will use resources such as maps, atlases and photographs.
HISTORY:
In History pupils study how the past influences the present, what past societies were like
and specific periods of time. Pupils will develop a chronological framework for their
knowledge of significant events and people. They will use various sources of information
within their historical enquiry. For example, eye-witness accounts, artefacts, Internet
research, books etc.
DESIGN AND TECHONOLOGY:
Within Design and Technology, opportunities are given for all pupils to investigate, plan,
prepare, design and make their own models incorporating Food Technology. Pupils will work
with tools, equipment, materials and components to make quality products. They will be
encouraged to reflect on the progress of their work as they design and make, identifying
ways in which they could improve their products.
ART AND DESIGN:
Art and Design stimulates creativity and imagination. It provides visual, tactile and sensory
experiences. Pupils will learn about the role of art, craft and design both in their environment
and across historical and cultural context. They will develop an understanding of colour,
shape, space, pattern and texture through using different types of media. Display is also an
important element of art and design and both staff and pupils value the importance of 2D
and 3D display work around school.
MUSIC:
Within Music pupils are given the opportunity to listen to, respond to and explore a variety
of musical genres from around the world. They will develop skill’s in playing a range of
percussion instruments, composing, performing, singing and reflecting on their own and
others work. Pupils in KS2 will also have the opportunity to learn an instrument.
15INCLUSION
SEND:
Eldon Grove Academy is an inclusive school and this was acknowledged through the
Hartlepool Inclusion Standard. No child will be discriminated against because of physical,
learning, social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.
At Eldon Grove Academy we are committed to the concept of parents as equal partners in
their child’s education. As soon as staff feel that a child has a Special Educational Need they
will talk to the parents and bring the child to the attention of the school’s Special Educational
Needs Leader who is Mrs Collins.
Special Educational Needs provision is the responsibility of the whole staff and will be dealt
with, on the whole, by presenting a differentiated curriculum to meet the individual pupil’s
measurable targets agreed with the child, parents, school and where required outside
agencies.
If parents are concerned about their child’s progress they should speak to their child’s class
teacher or the Head of School, Mrs Brahimi.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Eldon Grove Academy has a very strong commitment to equality in education. We believe
that all pupils, regardless of race, gender, religion, physical disability or educational ability
should be given the opportunity to develop and reach their full potential.
16ASSESSMENT AND RECORDING
There is continuous assessment and recording of pupils’ individual progress throughout the
year by class teachers, this ensures that pupils are being supported and extended according
to their ability and need.
Reports of pupils’ progress will be given at our Parental Consultation Evenings (Autumn and
Spring Terms) and annually in a written report.
An average ability pupil leaving Reception
should leave with a Good Level of
Development. By the end of Key Stage 1 this
transfers to:
Working Towards Age Related Expectations
Working at Age Related Expectations (Average
Child)
Working at Greater Depth
School is committed to raising standards of
attainment and achievement for all pupils and
parents can help by:
Encouraging your child to complete
home learning to a high standard
Helping your child with their learning
Taking an interest in what your child has
done at school
Attending meetings
Using the newsletters and website to
keep up-to-date with your child’s
learning and curriculum
Letting school know if there are any
changes to home life that might effect
your child e.g. bereavement, illness etc.
17RESULTS
KEY STAGE 1 - 2018
Targets Results in 2018
% of pupils ARE+ READING 88%
% of pupils GDS READING 47%
% of pupils ARE+ WRITING 83%
% of pupils GDS WRITING 34%
% of pupils ARE+ MATHS 89%
% of pupils GDS MATHS 39%
% of pupils gaining ARE+ R/W/M combined 80%
KEY STAGE 2 – 2018
Targets Results in 2018
% of pupils ARE+ READING 83%
% of pupils ARE+ SPAG 88%
% of pupils ARE+ WRITING (TA) 90%
% of pupils GDS WRITING (TA) 25%
% of pupils ARE+ MATHS 83%
% of pupils gaining ARE+ R/W/M combined 78%
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