Holy Trinity Cof E Primary School

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Holy Trinity provides a safe and happy learning environment where children and adults are valued, nurtured, and empowered. We believe that everyone in the school community is responsible for instilling in our children the values that will help them to become confident and responsible members of society. Our approach is led by the Christian principle “that you do to others as you would have them do unto you” and we aim to establish a clear understanding of rights and responsibilities for all. We believe a good education is a foundation on which our children’s futures are built and equips them for their life ahead.
We aim to develop the whole child through a diverse and culturally rich curriculum. We are committed to providing educational excellence and helping children to develop enquiring minds, the motivation to learn, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Many of our children join Holy Trinity in the Nursery, aged three. A place in the Nursery does not guarantee a place in the main school. All children meeting the school admission criteria will move on to Reception where they will be joined by children new to the school. Admission for new pupils through years 1 – 6 are managed by the Hackney Learning Trust and applications can be obtained from our website.
We have 6 classes ranging from Year 1 to Year 6 with a maximum of 30 children per class. We are building year on year into a two-form entry primary school with 2 Reception classes in September 2017. We also have a Nursery Class which offers part-time and full-time places. All classes are mixed ability and have one class teacher supported by at least one teaching assistant during most lessons. Also, we have state-of-the-art learning technologies to which all classes have access during the school week. The school runs a private Preschool for children aged from 3 months to 3 years.
Early years education provides the building blocks for a child’s success at primary school. Children in the Nursery and Reception classes have a wide range of opportunities to help them develop socially, learn new skills and practice them in a safe, vibrant, and happy environment. Children learn through playing, exploring, experimenting, and talking. The staff in Nursery and Reception classes work closely together to plan a wide range of learning opportunities for indoor and outdoor learning all year round. Children are also allocated a key worker with special responsibility for monitoring learning and wellbeing throughout the day.
Children move into Key Stage 1 when they are five, at the end of their Reception year. We are careful to ensure a smooth transition into Year 1 by building on their experiences and achievements in the Foundation Stage. Children in Key Stage 1 have daily literacy and numeracy lessons and continue to learn through a topic-based approach. Children move into Key Stage 2 when they are seven, at the end of Year 2. Our children are taught life skills that help them to understand wider issues such as tolerance and citizenship. They are encouraged to take on greater responsibility for their learning and development. Children are increasingly made aware of learning goals and areas for development. Children in Key Stage 2 continue to have daily literacy and numeracy lessons.
We also work in partnership with our local secondary schools. Our older pupils often visit local schools and teachers visit our school for specialist lessons. As part of our curriculum, we aim to develop children’s awareness of global issues. From time to time, children make links with schools and communities in different parts of the world. This included a trip to Spain for a group of Year 5 children in 2016.
Across the school children are taught literacy using Success for All (SFA) which improves our pupils’ skills, fluency, and confidence in all aspects of literacy raises self-esteem, develops social skills, and establishes a culture of cooperative learning.
The Pupil Premium is allocated to children from low-income families who are currently known to be eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) and children who have been looked after continuously for more than six months. For 2017 – 2018, Holy Trinity has been awarded £121,440 and to best support the raising of attainment for the most vulnerable pupils in our school. The school carefully monitors the progress of each pupil. Children’s work is assessed formally and informally at appropriate stages. Clear targets are set for improvement and these are shared with the children.
Teachers and support staff are continuously monitoring and evaluating children’s progress through marking and observations. Children are encouraged to play an active part in assessing their progress and set targets.
We are a group of schools working together because we believe our schools can gain many benefits from working collaboratively. We have committed to a shared responsibility to the wider school community, the provision of good quality education, and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our schools. Teachers, support staff, school leaders, and governors have added expertise in working alongside colleagues to improve provision and outcomes for our pupils.

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