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CEO's Blog - 24th September 2021
Fri 24 Sep 2021CEO’s Blog 24th September 2021
Welcome Back!
Welcome back everyone and a particularly warm welcome to our new staff, pupils and families.
What an exciting and positive first few weeks we have had! Already, Year 6 pupils have had fun on residential trips, school photos have been taken, schools have hosted Macmillan coffee mornings, open days and information evenings have started, after-school clubs are up and running and we are all enjoying a sense of normality as we re-establish pre-COVID routines, whilst still following government guidelines.
Of course, there is plenty of hard work going on too! There is a real sense of purpose in all our schools as pupils and staff work together on our revised curriculum, which is based on the sustainable development goals. It has been amazing to see how wholeheartedly staff, pupils and families have embraced these goals and how quickly new and exciting ways to encourage sustainability have been introduced. From reducing printing across the trust to a parent buying a recycled pushchair and pupils visiting EnviroSort and setting up eco councils, we are all working together to make a positive difference.
Thank you staff, pupils, parents and carers for such a fantastic start to 2021-2022!
Kate Brunt
CEO
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Congratulations to Naomi Thomas for gaining a NASENCO
Tue 21 Sep 2021Congratulations to Naomi Thomas, Head of Access and Inclusion/SENCO at Burlish Park Primary School for achieving the National Award SENCO (NASENCO).
The national qualification validated by the University of Worcester took Naomi a year to achieve. The qualification aims to enable SENCOs to confidently lead SEN provision effectively within their school.
Naomi’s accomplishment and continued professional development demonstrates one of our core STARS values of 'Achievement'. We encourage all staff and pupils to set high expectations and strive for higher performance and personal achievement.
Congratulations Naomi.
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Congratulations to Emily Calvert for completing the NPQH
Tue 14 Sep 2021Congratulations to Emily Calvert for completing the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).
The nationally recognised qualification for leadership took Emily just under 2 years to complete alongside her role as Head of School at North Worcester Primary Academy.
NPQH involves two separate projects: one in your “home” school, and a second in a “placement” school. Emily explains “The focus of my first project was the progress of Language and Communication in the Early Years and my second was about effective use of staffing and continuous professional development to utilise staff effectively.”
We are certain Emily’s enhanced experience will make a positive difference within the Trust.
On her achievement, Emily commented “I am completely THRILLED!”
Achievement is one of the Trust’s guiding principles, alongside Sharing, Trust, Respect and Safety. As a Trust we have high expectations and encourage staff and pupils to seek opportunities to improve and strive for high standards. Through her professional development Emily has demonstrated her commitment to live the STARS values and is an exemplar for our vision to love learning for life.