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Newsletter 28.11.14
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Changes to the curriculum – a parents guide
In September 2014 the primary school curriculum is to get a radical shake-up. So why the big change, and how will it affect your child?
In 2013 the government announced plans to overhaul the national curriculum.
For most children, these changes will take effect from September 2014, but children in Years 2 and 6 will follow the existing programmes of study until September 2015 in English, maths and science. From September 2013, schools will have the option of either continuing to teach the current curriculum or gradually transitioning to the new curriculum.
Why the big curriculum change?
The main aim is to raise standards, particularly as the UK is slipping down international student assessment league tables. Inspired by what is taught in the world’s most successful school systems, including Hong Kong, Singapore and Finland, as well as in the best UK schools, it’s designed to produce productive, creative and well educated students.
Although the new curriculum is intended to be more challenging, the content is actually slimmer than the current curriculum, focusing on essential core subject knowledge and skills such as essay writing and computer programming. It also follows on from similar curriculum revamps in Scotland and Wales, which were implemented in 2010 and 2008 respectively and have a similar focus on excellence and core skills
The following document takes you through all the changes to each year group. A PDF reader will be required to download the document.
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Pupil Premium Statement
2016 – 17 Pupil Premium
Background
The government allocates Pupil Premium funding to schools. This is additional money for children who are entitled to free school meals (FSM) and is aimed at raising the attainment of FSM students. The funding is also extended to pupils who have been eligible for free school meals in any of the previous 6 years.
Rationale:
At Lyndon Green Junior School we recognise that high quality teaching and intervention by trained professionals has the biggest impact on standards. We also recognise the importance of identifying the main barriers to learning for individual children and addressing these, be they academic, social or emotional.
Funding Allocation: £155,760
Allocation and Spend
Please see separate document to see how this funding has been allocated to address the main barriers to educational achievement.
LGJS PP Funding Plan 2016-17 Click on this link to access document for 2016-17
Below are previous years Pupil Premium Statements.
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What can we do to help?
You may have thousands of questions about how LGJS can help to support you and your child during the four years they are with us. You will find two documents below that hopefully will answer some of those questions. If you do need any further assistance, do not hesitate to call or come into school.
Inclusion Manager – Mrs J. Green
PDF can be accessed here. PDF
Questions, questions, questions
A PDF of this document is available.
Newsletter 21.11.14
21.11.14
Attendance News
Attendance for last week was 97.71% Thank you to everyone as we strive to reach our targets of 98%
5th place – Class 5J – 98.06%
4th place – Class 6G – 98.89%
3rd place – Class 3C – 99.44%
2nd place – Class 6C – 99.72%
1st place – Class 4B – 100%. Well done Class 4B a jaw dropping figure.
School Data 2013 – 2014
Newsletter 14.11.14
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14.11.14
Attendance News
Attendance for last week was 97.96% Thank you everyone, so close to our 98% target.
5th place – Classes 3J – 98.33%
4th place – Class 4E – 98.89%
3rd place – Classes 3C & 4D – 99.17%
2nd place – Classes 5J & 5W- 99.44%
1st place – Class 5S – 99.72% Brilliant attendance Class 5S.
Newsletter 24.10.14
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