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Northwick Manor announced as Primary School of the Year
Fri 21 Apr 2023Congratulations to Northwick Manor for winning Primary School of the Year at the Worcestershire Education Awards 2023.
Northwick Manor was one of three finalists in the Primary School of the Year award category alongside North Worcester Primary Academy.
Now in their fifth year, the awards, run by Newsquest and in association with the University of Worcester was held at The Abbey Hotel in Malvern. The awards shine a spotlight on those who continue to make a difference in the field of education.
A number of Rivers staff were recognised as finalists at the awards:
- Aimee Wainwright from Northwick Manor Primary School finalist in the New Teacher of the Year award.
- Emily Calvert from North Worcester Primary Academy finalist in the Headteacher of the Year award.
- Averil Thomas from St Clement's CofE Primary School finalist in the Support Staff of the Year award.
- North Worcester Primary Academy finalist in the Primary School of the Year award.
- Northwick Manor Primary School finalist in the Primary School of the Year award.
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Worcester Mayor joins North Worcester Primary Bike Bus
Thu 20 Apr 2023Cllr Adrian Gregson joined families on their morning cycle to North Worcester Primary Academy.
The ever-growing school bike bus welcomed the city mayor on the daily commute to school and was greeted by Emily Calvert, Headteacher and Trust CEO, Kate Brunt.
Cllr Gregson joined the North Worcester school bike bus to experience the cycling journey families undertake each day to get to and from school and to encourage other families to create more bike buses at other Worcester schools.
Rob Collier, a parent at North Worcester Primary Academy started the first ever Bike Bus in Worcester at the school and as part of Bike Worcester has helped create a further 5 bike buses in the city.
Bike Worcester has been awarded funding from Worcester City Council to help establish more bike buses in the city and ensure children get to school safely.
The new funding will mean that Bike Worcester can work closely with schools to develop custom routes, train parent volunteers and provide safety equipment, such as high-vis tabards.
The Bike Buses will benefit pupils and their families, physical and mental health and help the wider community by reducing CO2 emissions, improving air quality and noise levels.
To set up a bike bus at your school, please get in touch with Rob via Bike Worcester.
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Summerhill’s Little Treasures Nursery is rated Outstanding
Wed 19 Apr 2023Summerhill’s Little Treasures Nursery in Tipton has received ‘Outstanding’ in all areas following their Ofsted visit in February 2023.
The report praised staff for tailoring learning around children’s individual needs, preparing them for starting school and being independent.
“Children thrive in this nursery. They flourish from the very strong attachments to staff, who are extremely attentive to children's needs”.
The Ofsted inspector witnessed how enthusiastic and excited children felt when in the nursery and how their curiosity was sparked through a broad range of activities and experiences.
Children demonstrated an eagerness to share their knowledge, which highlights their love of learning.
“Children make exceptional progress” due to “highly trained, outstanding leaders and staff” who have embedded a “stimulating and engaging” curriculum, which is tailored around children's individual needs.
Summerhill’s Little Treasures is thrilled to be acknowledged as ‘Outstanding’ and is committed to providing quality childcare and a vast range of learning experiences for children. Ofsted commented that “Staff provide a safe and secure environment for children to play and learn in.”
Danielle Ellson, Deputy Nursery Manager at Summerhill’s Little Treasures commented “We are all extremely proud of the result of the inspection. It’s amazing to know Ofsted recognise the hard work and commitment the whole team has, to ensure children receive the best possible care and education when they attend Summerhill’s Little Treasures.”
Head of School, Mrs Hayley Lloyd-Davies reiterated Danielle’s comments, saying “We are ecstatic with the result of the inspection, particularly as all staff are fully committed to the continuous care and development of our children. I am extremely proud of the staff and we make a fantastic team.”
Summerhill’s Little Treasures is a purpose-built nursery on the site of Summerhill Primary Academy in Tipton. The 92-place nursery offers childcare for children aged from 6 weeks old to 4 years old.
The outstanding nursery is open Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm. The nursery provides funded early education for two, three and four-year-old children.