Crackley Hall School & Little Crackers Nursery An independent school for 2-11 year olds

Information booklet 2020/2021 CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL & 2 LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY Information Booklet Trustees Chair ofTrustees Body Governing and thereclaiming ofourveryownwoodforForest School. greatly enhancedIT, ScienceandTechnology suites,improved sportschanging rooms new multi-purposehall,more classrooms, specialistteachingrooms forArtandMusic, In recent yearssignificantimprovements havebeenmadetotheschoolincludinga academic standards, sportingprovision andexcellenceintheperformingarts. Duigan, pupilnumbershaverisenconsiderablyandweare wellknownforourhigh Abbotsford School inSeptember2010.UndertheleadershipofHeadmaster, Robert Crackley Hallcontinuestogofrom strength tostrength followingthemergerwith Crackley Hall-LookingForward moral valuesandtoputyoungpeopleontheroad tohappyandfulfilledlives. developed. We andanunderstandingof aimtoencouragealifelongloveoflearning children’s individualneedscanbemetandtheirtalents, confidenceandself-esteem Our schoolspridethemselvesonproviding acaring,stimulatingenvironment inwhich Ethos Crackley HallSchool,Crescent SchoolandPrincethorpeCollege. and nurture children from agetwotoeighteenyears,through LittleCrackersNursery, co-educational, independentdayschoolingwithastrong Christianethos.We support The PrincethorpeFoundationwelcomeschildren ofalldenominationsandprovides The PrincethorpeFoundation Little CrackersNursery Crackley HallSchooland # * OldPrincethorpian**Crescentian Past PupilofStJoseph’s ConventSchool Commodore BernardWarner Kieron ShawMBE,MSc,FCIS Colin Russell,IEng,ACIBSE,MBA(DeputyChair) Ms TeresaMcNamara,BPhil,CertEd Mrs CarolineMcGroryMA(Oxon),LPC Mrs MarieKerrigan,CertEd Mrs ElizabethKenwardBA,PGCE,CTS Charlie Jenkinson,BA,CIPS,MILT David Jackson,MInstAM,HNCBusinessStudies* Richard Harcourt,MBA Mrs BarbaraForster,CertEd Michael FletcherBSc* John Fisher Quintin Cornforth,BSc Mrs CarolineCook** Mrs LizGriffin,BSc,PGCE,CTC

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Staff Leadership Team Mrs Julia Roberts, BEd (Science) Headmaster Robert Duigan, BCom (Ed), MEd Mrs Dolores Simmonds, Chaplaincy Assistant Richard Stedeford, BSc, MA, PGCE Deputy Head Duncan Cottrill, BSc, PGCE (PSHCE) Mrs Claire Tatton, PGCE (French) Assistant Head - Early Years Mrs Susan Glen-Roots, BEd (English Mrs Lois Thomas, BSc Teaching Assistant Foundation Stage and & Drama) Key Stage 1 Mrs Anna van Zyl, BA, PGCE (Mathematics) Mrs Kat Vaughan, BSc, PGCE, ABPI (PE and Games) Foundation Team Steve Vaughan, BA, PGCE, Teaching Assistant/Teacher Foundation Assistant Head - Alex Darkes, BEd* Development Mrs Kamal Verma, BSc, BQTS Teaching Assistant Mrs Nicki Wildey, BA, PGCE, NASENCO (Drama) Foundation Assistant Head - Mrs Melanie Butler, BA Marketing, Admissions Mrs Zoe Wild, BA Learning Support Assistant and Communications Nursery Staff Foundation Assistant Head - Andy Compton, BA, PGCE, MA Mrs Clare Bird, NNEB, NVQ 4 Nursery Manager Director of Digital Strategy Mrs Gail Buswell, NVQ3 Early Years Educator Foundation Director of Sport Lee Cassell, BA, PGCE Mrs Anupa Chauhan, NNEB Early Years Educator Ms Emma Fazakarley, NVQ3 Early Years Practitioner Foundation Grounds Manager Edward Robertson Ms Ashley Gough, NVQ1 Early Years Practitioner Foundation Head of Estates Michael Small Mrs Mary O’Brien, NVQ3 Early Years Practitioner Foundation Bursar, Company Eddie Tolcher, BA, ACIB, MCMI, Mrs Lisa O’Carroll-Bailey, BEd, Associate Diploma Secretary and Clerk TechIOSH* ** in Special Educational Needs Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher to the Trustees Mrs Nicola Whitehurst, BEd** Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher

Classroom Staff Support Staff Mrs Mina Bhogal, BA Early Childhood Studies and Education, EYPS, Mrs Barbara Bromwich Uniform Shop Manager Teaching Assistant Ms Lorraine Dyer, NVQ Business Headmaster’s PA and Mrs Sophie Blyth, Cache Diploma Level 3 in Childcare and Education and Administration Office Manager Teaching Assistant (maternity leave) Ms Harriet Edkins, BA Receptionist Mrs Faye Burley, BSc Mrs Charlotte Hancock, BSc, DipM Marketing & Communications Mrs Verity Clark, BA, QTS, FSL3 Forest School Practitioner Co-ordinator Mrs Eva Cowlishaw, BSc, PGCE, MA Education SEN Teacher and Mo Ostrowski IT Technician Teaching Assistant Mrs Victoria Osborn, BA, PGCE Receptionist Mrs Anne-Marie Convey, BA Early Childhood Studies, PGCE# Mrs Helen Stephenson, BA, DipM Press and PR Officer Miss Alexis Draper, Teaching Assistant ## * Mrs Ruth Townsend Receptionist Mrs Wendy Duigan, BEd Teaching Assistant Mrs Jenny Vaughan, BA Admissions and Marketing Secretary* Miss Jayne Ellis, BSc, PGCE Learning Support Co-ordinator Mrs Karen Wright Receptionist Ms Claire Ewen, BA (Sp & H TH), MA (Ed), Cert MRCSLT, MASLTIP, HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist Aftercare Mrs Ana Green, Teaching Assistant Wasay Foladi Acting Aftercare Supervisor Mrs Catriona Hardwick, BEd, CCRS (DT) Tom Pike Aftercare and Teaching Assistant Mrs Helen Huang, PGCE (Mandarin) Mrs Jo Walter Aftercare Assistant Mrs Clare Hill, NVQ 3 Primary & Senior Years Higher Level Teaching Estates Assistant Michael Luis Caretaker Ms Carrie Holmes, PGCE (History and Art) Steve Rawson Caretaker Mrs Sorcha Horan, BA, PGCE (English) Catering staff Mrs Susanne Jackson-Mayne, BA, QTS, CCRS (RE) Mrs Donna Grove Catering Assistant Mrs Gurinder Kaur, BA Teaching Assistant Level 2 Miss Wendy Glover Catering Assistant Antony Kefalas, Teaching Assistant Ms Dawn Parry Catering Assistant Mrs Sarah Lammas, BSc, QTS, CCRS (Geography) Ian Sansum Cook Mrs Emma Malcolm, BSc, PGCE (Computing) (maternity leave) (Curriculum Subject Leader) Mrs Susan Olden, LRAM, ARCM, LLCM TD, Amus TCL, ALCM (Music)# Mrs Rodothea Paphitis, Higher Level Teaching Assistant CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL & 4 LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY Information Booklet rugby andfootball. Iplaygolfandenjoythegym(when timeallows). I lovetheoutdoors,nature andallformsofsport–especially cricket, very goodmembersofstaff. value ofagoodteacher. IbelievethatCrackley Hallisblessedwith able tocontributethefuture ofall.Onecannot underestimate the who are ready tobecome leadersintheirownrightandwhowillbe spiritual growth andtonurture polite,confidentandarticulatechildren and willingto,fulfilthemission–academicexcellence,personal teacher istoappointexcellentmembersofstaff–thosecapableof, I wouldarguethatoneofthemostimportanttasksanyHead essential intheirdevelopment. here forthepupils.Thesupportofschoolhomeandviceversais I seeopenandclearcommunicationascrucialinthisregard. We are a school–theyformthebasisofanyachievementandwell-being. ‘Right relationships’ are essentialinanywalkoflife,particularlyso and ensuringthattheyfeelasenseofworthasoneGod’s children. development andIplaceeveryemphasisonknowingtheindividual their goals.Theself-esteemofeverychildissoimportantto inmindatalltimesasweaimtohelpeachchildreachmust beborne and are atdifferent levelsinoureducational (andlife)journey. This the appropriate differentiation inourlessons. differentlyWe alllearn andamencouragedby I seethebenefitsofpersonalisedlearning Risborough in2003. Headmaster atStTeresa’s CatholicIndependentSchoolinPrinces Preparatory SchoolinStAlbansandfeltitaprivilegetobeappointed On emigrating,IacceptedapostasclassteacheratStColumba’s Associations. the committeesofbothPrimarySchools’FootballandCricket our provincial (county)footballandcricketteamsservedon 2002. Duringthistime,Iwasconvenerofselectorsandcoach this positionuntilmyemigrationtotheUnitedKingdominJanuary I wasappointedPrincipalofStDominic’s inJanuary1997andheld football. taught allsubjectsacross thecurriculumandcoachedcricket established co-educationalindependentschoolof425pupils.I post asHeadofSportatStDominic’s PrioryCatholicSchool,an After myfirstteachingpostinalargestateschool,Iaccepted when itwasfinished! great atthetimeandIenjoyedmystintinarmy, butwaspleased rank ofFirstLieutenant–basictrainingandofficers’coursewer underwent 18months’compulsorynationalservice,attainingthe Staff Profiles RobertDuigan-Headmaster At theendofmytertiaryeducation,I university itselfandinthelocalcommunity. I assumedvariousleadershiproles atthe work. WhileatuniversityinPortElizabeth, of schoollife,from sportthrough to charitable Africa, where Iwasactivelyinvolvedinallareas I attendedanallboys’CatholicSchoolinSouth e environment, sharingmutualrespect, strengths andexpertise. process, withpeopleworkingtogetherinastimulatingandcaring strongly believeandpromote theethosthatteachingisatwoway process –developingskills,self-disciplineandresponsibilities. I resources. Children shouldbeactiveparticipantsinthelearning creative experiencesandaproductive learning useoftimeand classroom managementskillswhilstalsoofferingarangeof to incorporaterealistic, highexpectationsandhaveeffective to motivateandinfluencebygoodexampleenthusiasm, staff andpupilsinmycare veryseriously. Ibelieveitisimportant self-confidence and affecting thelearning, growing esteemofall I thoroughly enjoy teaching.Itaketheresponsibility ofpositively watching andreminiscing abouttheolddays. RFC aswellWarwickshire U18sandU21s.Thesedays,Ienjoy University ofLiverpool,NuneatonOldEdwardians RFC,Melbourne I ampassionateaboutsportandplayedrugbyforNuneatonRFC, enjoyed mytimesofar. been atCrackleyHallsinceJanuary2013andhavethoroughly ICT Mark,anationallyrecognised accreditation scheme.Ihave launching theschoolwebsiteandco-ordinating theaward ofthe ordinator fortenyearswhere Iwasresponsible fordesigningand Stage, Years 1and2thenYears 3and4.IwasalsoICTco- responsibility formanaging,onseparateoccasions,theFoundation Stages. IwasontheSeniorManagementteamforsixyearshaving is CrackleyHall. you willbeimpressed bythewarmanddynamicenvironment that encouraged ‘tobethebestthattheycanbe’.Iamconfident our successfulandhighachievingschoolwhere allpupilsare Hall andcontinuetolookforward towelcomingallvisitors thoroughly enjoyedeightbusyandhappyyearsatCrackley aboutotherculturespeople andlearning andwaysoflife.Ihave My familyare veryimportanttomeandIliketravelling,meeting capable musicianatall! about allformsofmusic–listeningtoit,thatis,asIamnotavery I amakeenreader, enjoyamateurphotographyandappreciate just Duncan Cottrill-DeputyHead and thenmanagedacross allthree Key second foreleven.Duringthistime,Itaught in Nuneaton,thefirstforthree yearsandthe years teachingattwolargeprimaryschools After qualifying,Ispentthenextfourteen at theUniversityofCentralEnglandin1999. I completedmyPGCE(Primary)qualification Information Booklet Information 5LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL &

Mrs Susan Glen-Roots Mrs Verity Clark Assistant Head - Early Years I love teaching! A wonderful, varied and Foundation Stage and KS1 exciting career that brings new challenges I qualified from Kingston University in 1993 every day. with an education degree in English and Since qualifying in 2004, I have taught in every Drama. Having taught in primary schools in year group from Reception to Year 6 in a London, Warwickshire and Solihull, I have variety of schools, both in Warwickshire and gained a wide range of experience working Northamptonshire. In my degree, I specialised in deprived areas, faith schools and large county schools, plus the in Art and I have a studio at home on the farm where I design prints independent sector. I have lengthy senior leadership experience and paint and make glazed ceramics. My latest focus is animal within the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, alongside a realism using coloured pencils. curriculum specialism in Literacy and Phonics. More recently I have I am very interested in the philosophy of Forest Schools, I think it gained a Diploma in ‘Counselling Skills’ and regularly use these enables us as teachers to ‘catch’ and empower some of the children skills to help support children and their families within a school who may otherwise slip through the net in mainstream schools. I setting. enjoy leading Forest School at Crackley Hall. Its ethos is of child led I joined Crackley Hall School as Assistant Head in September learning and we can glean much from this, not only by introducing 2017. My passion is to provide a high-quality education for all more play into the curriculum, but also by quiet observing. If we children, whilst allowing for their individual needs. Learning should can understand what drives each child to learn, then we can fuel be motivating, interesting and exciting and should also provide their fire by planning for their interests. I believe that a creative important life skills. Crackley Hall certainly has all of these elements curriculum makes for more meaningful learning and more motivated, in abundance! independent learners. Outside of school I am mum to three children, two teenage boys Mrs Anne-Marie Convey and a young daughter who attends Crackley Hall. We are a musical My association with Crackley Hall School and family, playing the acoustic and electric guitar, the violin, ukulele, the Princethorpe Foundation spans nearly 40 piano and drums between us. As well as making music, we also years. Alongside other family members, I was a spend time outdoors with our family dogs, Mollie and Bailey, and pupil at St Joseph’s Convent School (Crackley enjoy skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Life is never dull in the Hall’s original name), and my husband attended Glen-Roots household! Princethorpe College. After completing my Mrs Faye Burley A-levels, I considered a career in either teaching I am exceptionally excited to start my or nursing, eventually deciding to train as a nurse. After qualifying as an twentieth year of teaching at Crackley Hall. RGN, I thoroughly enjoyed the challenges of working on a ward which Throughout my teaching career, I have specialised in both cardio-thoracic and neurosurgery. worked in a diverse range of settings; from Although I loved my job, becoming a teacher was still very much on independent and state sector schools, to my mind! Several years later, after being a stay-at-home mum to my international schools in Thailand and Taiwan. son Toby (who is now a pupil at Princethorpe) I had the opportunity to I graduated from Loughborough University apply for a part-time Learning Support Assistant role at Crackley. I took in Social Psychology before embarking on a PGCE in Birmingham. the plunge, applied and was delighted to be given the job. I realised During my teaching career I have held a number of roles of that I loved working with the children and soon embarked on studying responsibility including Key Stage 1 Co-ordinator, Lead Teacher for to become a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, before graduating with a Years 3 and 4 and Subject Lead for Maths, Computing and PSHE. first class BA (Hons) degree in Early Childhood Studies a few years later. Searching out unique talents, releasing imagination and creativity Over the last 12 years I have assisted and taught classes from Nursery and understanding the importance of respect, love and care for to Year 6 and have enjoyed the diversity that every year group offers. others underpins my teaching philosophy. With a continued love of learning, it is a rarity indeed if I am not studying or completing After gaining my PGCE with the University of Buckingham, I am coursework. Outside of school, family life is always an active thoroughly enjoying teaching our youngest pupils in Reception. I firmly one for us. We enjoy biking, kayaking, camping, surfing, hiking, believe that every child has the potential within them to shine in their own basically trying and enjoying everything that we possibly can. One way, and that to achieve this learning should be immersive, engaging of my favourite experiences was completing a gruelling five-hour and most of all fun! Adventure Race in and around the River Kwai. I am really looking Away from the school environment, my interests include spending time forward to meeting everyone and becoming part of the community with my family and friends and cooking. However, my greatest passion at Crackley Hall. is travelling; I love experiencing different cultures, with Japan the next destination on my wish list! CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL & 6 LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY Information Booklet maintain friendships andprogress happily through theirschool careers. children who needsupporttoaccessthecurriculum, fulfiltheirpotential, I joinedCrackleyHall SchoolinSeptember2010andenjoy helpingthose completing aPhD. speech andlanguagetherapypractice andamintheprocess of In additiontoworkingatCrackleyHall Icurrently runasmallprivate had mydaughterandreturned toworkinginschools. have anMAinEducation,withdistinction. Towards theendofthisperiodI degree courseatBirminghamCityUniversity(BCU)forseven yearsand - Iwasafulltimeseniorlecturer ontheSpeechandLanguageTherapy schools. Ithendecidedtofurthermycareer bybecominganacademic Over aperiodof10yearsIworkedinnumberdifferent primary well ashigh-levelautism/Aspergersyndrome. supported children withspeech,languageandcommunicationneeds,as UK since1997(withregular tripstoAfricabaskinthesun)andhave am more than20yearsafterfirstarriving!IhaveworkedasanSLT inthe plan altered dramaticallywhenImetmyfuture husbandin1999-here I me) ofmakingsomemoney, seeingEurope and goingback‘home’.This In 1997ImovedtoLondon,withtheaim(likemanySouthAfricansbefore Support atCrackleyHall. over therole ofSENCo.Since2010IhavebeenworkinginLearning gym clubs.Afterreturning fromleaveinApril2009,Itook maternity I alsotaughtgamestoallthejuniorchildren andranthenetball 3 and4classesaswellsomeworkwiththeReceptionclasses. I returned totheUKbeginworkatAbbotsford where ItaughtYear as wellteachingGCSEBusinessStudiestoolderpupils.In2006 Lanzarote andsooffIwent!taughtReception Year 1classes In 2000,anopportunityarose toteachinTheBritishSchoolof three yearsworkingintheYear 1andReceptionclasses. been asupplyteacher. IthenworkedatGrendon PrimarySchoolfor first teachingpostatoneoftheschoolsinKingsHeathwhere Ihad round NewZealandandAustralia.WhilsttravellingIwasoffered my which gavemeinvaluableexperienceandsavedwenttravelling Birmingham andgraduatedin1996.Ididsomesupplyteaching

Miss JayneEllis in aprimaryschoolandalsoforprivatepractice. Africa forthree years,duringwhichtimeIworked Speech andLanguageTherapist(orSLT) inSouth a 1993 withafirstclassdegree. Ipractisedas inJohannesburg,graduating Witwatersrand and LanguageTherapyattheUniversityof I grew upinSouthAfricaandstudiedSpeech did myPGCEinGeneralPrimaryatUCE which inspired metogointoteaching.Ithen I workedonasummercampintheStates After ayearworkingintheuniversitylibrary, Psychology andBusinessStudieswithGerman. in 1990witha2:1BScHonsdegree in I graduatedfrom theUniversityofHertfordshire Ms Claire Ewen imagine teachinganywhere else. that theyhavebeengiven.Iloveworkinghere andhonestlycouldn’t they havehadhere alongwiththeencouragementandopportunities enormously inconfidence,whichIknowisbecauseoftheexperiences have eitherattendedorare stillattendingCrackleyandhavegrown to standupinfront ofothersandspeak.Myownthree children that wedoparticularlywell,isgivingthechildren theconfidence happen eachyear. TheothersideofCrackley, whichIfeelissomething and alwayslookforward tothenewchallengesandadventures that to bepartoftheteammakingadifference tothechildren’s education Crackley Hallissuchaspecialplacetowork.Ialwaysfeelprivileged as wellteachingYear 3and6DT, Artandcomputing. Art, Computing,History, PSHEandGeographytotheseyeargroups 4 and5,asaformteachercovered English,Maths,Science,DT, is thesameaswhenIfirstjoined.havetaughtNursery, Junior1,2, Throughout thesechangesIcanstillsaythattheethosofschool St. Joseph’s withPrincethorpeCollege,thenlaterAbbotsford. I joinedCrackleyHallSchoolin2000andhaveseenthemergerof and Birmingham. andsickleaveinvariousschoolsWarwickshirecovering maternity

Mrs CatrionaHardwick booster classesandtakingtemporaryposts two yearsworkingasasupplyteacher, teaching Reception, Years 1,2,3,4and5.Ithenspent Technology andScience.Ihadplacementswith gained aBEddegree specialisinginDesign& A-levels IattendedtheUniversityofBedford and Upon leavingschoolaftercompletingmy Information Booklet Information 7LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL &

Ms Carrie Holmes Mrs Helen Huang I have always been involved in the Arts and I was born and brought up in Shanghai, learning, and have studied Art, Art History and the most populous city in China. I studied History in Merseyside. In 1979, I undertook Engineering at university in Shanghai and a nursing course at Liverpool University and graduated with a first class honours degree. qualified in 1982. After university I began a career in Business I was Exhibitions Officer at a privately owned Management and International Trade, first gallery in London and Suffolk from 1982-1986 in China, then in New Zealand and finally in organising large contemporary exhibitions, prior to their showing Britain. It was when I was working in New Zealand that I met my at the Royal Academy. In 1987, I moved to Lincoln, and worked as future husband and we were married in 2004. Exhibitions Officer at the municipal, Usher Gallery. This is where I In 2008 I took an extended career break to have my daughter. I first became involved in teaching children. I co-ordinated and taught returned to work in 2013, embarking on a new career and joining the workshops for children from mainstream and special schools, and Crackley Hall family as Mandarin Teacher. Since arriving at Crackley undertook several large-scale community events based within the Hall I have taught all years from Reception through to Junior 6 and I Arts for Lincolnshire County Council. also run the lunchtime Mandarin Club. In 1996, I moved to Warwickshire with my family. I have two I’m passionate about teaching children my mother tongue and daughters, Bronte and Imogen. On returning to work in 2003, I helping them to learn about my homeland. I work hard to create became Art Curriculum Leader at Crackley Hall, and then History learning that is engaging and fun and the children at Crackley Hall Co-ordinator. I have been class teacher to Junior 2, 3 and 4. I have a have responded positively. I find the children’s enthusiasm rewarding PGCE qualification from Buckingham University. and it is such a pleasure to teach them. In 2018, I returned to university to study towards a Postgraduate Graduate Certificate in Mrs Sorcha Horan Education (PGCE). I qualified as a teacher in 1997 and have spent the last 20 years working in a number Mrs Susanne Jackson-Mayne of different primary schools in Coventry and I am currently the Co-ordinator for Religious Warwickshire. During this time, I have taught Studies at Crackley Hall, which is an exciting in every year group across the primary range and busy role that enables me to work with all and have held a variety of senior leadership and the age groups across the school. management positions including Subject Co- I graduated in 1989 with BA Hons (QTS) ordinator roles, Key Stage Leader roles and Deputy Headships. in English and Drama. I worked as a class I am married to Liam and we have three children; Caitlin, Conor and teacher in Year 6 for two years in Twickenham, Dillon, who have all attended and loved coming to school here at before moving to Northumberland and covering a maternity leave in Crackley Hall. It is such a special place for us as a family; a place Reception, Year 1 and 2. where our children are happy, secure, valued, respected, challenged, For the next ten years I worked in two middle schools teaching the nurtured and loved; where our own Christian values are reflected and whole curriculum to Year 5 and 6. During this time I became an English our own high academic expectations for our children are met. I am Co-ordinator and taught Literacy in Year 7 and 8. proud and privileged to be a member of staff and enjoy delivering the In 2002 I moved to the Midlands and whilst my children were very highest quality teaching and learning opportunities that enable every young I worked part time in various primary schools in Warwickshire child to succeed to the best of their ability. (Crackley Hall being one of them). I also became a marker for Key Stage 3 SATs in Literacy. In 2004 I took on a two year funded post as a part time Lead Literacy Teacher in Warwickshire. This involved working with Year 6 pupils in six schools in Warwick from the state and independent sector. My focus was to raise standards in writing. In 2005/6 I job-shared at St Nicholas Primary School and rejoined Crackley Hall in September 2006. I have been a form tutor in Junior 1, 4, 5 and 6 and have held a number of positions during this time – English Co-ordinator, Acting Assistant Head and I now co-ordinate Religious Education. CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL & 8 LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY Information Booklet and prepare themwell. of theEntranceExamsfortransitiontoseniorschool,Icanhelpguide 5 children. Havingsuchanextensiveknowledgeoftheexpectations enjoyed forafurtherthree years.Icurrently teachthewonderfulYear a full-timerole againandreturnedtoJunior6–whichIthoroughly Once MilliewasoutofReception,Idecidedittimetotakeup Years 3and5)sothatIcouldspendqualitytimeraisingmydaughter. I returnedtoworkafterninemonthsapart-timerole (teachingwithin my lastyearasJunior6teacheruntilIlefttohavedaughter, Millie. Leadership Team and,in 2009, tookontherole ofAssistant Headfor group foreightyears.Duringthistime,IwasamemberoftheSenior September 2002astheYear 6teacherandremained inthisyear After Igraduated,acceptedajobwiththethenStJoseph’s for allowing metoteachREinCatholicschools. studied formyCatholicCertificateinReligiousStudiesqualification- College inBirminghamforfouryearsandalongsidemydegree, Ialso

Mrs SarahLammas I attendedNewmanCatholicTeacher Training a halfyears,Ilefttopursuecareer inteaching. become aqualifiedaccountant.So,aftersixand longer aspired tocompletemytraining rising through theranks,Irealised thatIno company intheaccountsdepartment.After I startedmyworkinglifeatanationalwindow I amalsotheComputingCo-ordinator. part ofchildren’s butalsoasindividuals. developmentaslearners, valued andhappyatschool.Forme,thegreatest pleasure istobea that allchildren can achievetheirbestacademicallyandalsofeel I strivetocreate thatisengaging,funandactive,toensure learning subjects inKeyStage1and2. the UniversityofWarwick where Idevelopedmyteachingacross all and laughingasmuchpossible!IgainedmyPrimaryPGCEat pursuits, Ilovetospendtimewithmyfamilyandfriendstravelling life, includingplayinglacrosse, squashandgolf.Alongwithphysical being partofarangesportsclubsatuniversityandinmysocial representative coloursfornetballandhockeyatschool,alongwith I havealwaysbeenakeensportswomanandgainedcounty learning. and lovedworkingwithawiderangeofchildren andsupportingtheir knew thattheschoolenvironment wastheplaceImeanttobe Support AssistantataschoolinCoventry. From myveryfirstday, I work intheschoolholidays. I examineforthemthree timesayearandthoroughly enjoydoingthis In additiontothis,IamanexaminerfortheLondonCollegeofMusic. the schoolaswellsupportinganumberofperipateticstaff. (TD) andAMusTCL.AtCrackleyIamresponsible for musicthroughout music for a number of years I went on to gain my LRAM, ARCM, LLCM

Mrs SusanOlden Mrs EmmaMalcolm education, asItookontherole ofLearning my truepassionwasworkingwithchildren in opportunities theUniversitygaveme,yetfound Social Policy. Irelished allthefantasticsporting graduated withaBSc(Hons)inCriminologyand I studiedatLoughborough Universityand passion from theageoffiveandafterstudying Music hasalwaysbeenmymaininterest and years. from theschoolasIwasalsoapupilhere forfive the thenStJoseph’s. Iseemunabletogetaway Crackley havingbeenoriginallyHeadofMusicat I amthelongestservingmemberofstaffat (currently leave) onmaternity Information Booklet Information 9LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL &

Mrs Julia Roberts Richard Stedeford In 1992, I gained a Bachelor of Education Born in Germany, I moved to England when I Honours degree in English Literature from was five years old, enjoying a lovely childhood the University of the West of England. For the walking my beloved golden retriever in the past 28 years I have been fortunate to have delightful Dorset countryside. I went to school taught across the whole Primary age range, in sleepy Sherborne, where cobbled streets from Reception to Year 6. This was within two were surrounded by tiny teashops and everyone large and thriving Coventry Primary schools, knew each other’s names. before joining Crackley Hall, eight years ago. I have led English, PE, Being an avid sportsman from an early age, my teacher parents Computing and Science, over this time. Whilst teaching in Coventry quickly learned the taxi driving trade, whisking me off to various schools, I mainly taught in Years 5 and 6, where I predominantly fields across the south-west, to kick and throw leather. My passion prepared pupils for both their Year 6 SAT exams and for their crucial for sport powered me through school and into university, acting as transition to Secondary School. my motivation to achieve a successful education. At the University Within Crackley Hall, I have been a class teacher in Junior 6, of Gloucestershire, I achieved a BSc (Hons) in Applied Sport and Reception and Junior 2, and for the last few years, in Junior 5. I have Exercise. also had the responsibility of running the School Council and have Moving back to Dorset, I started work at Sherborne Prep School thoroughly enjoyed coaching the U9’s Netball and Rounder’s teams. where I enjoyed five years working in a wonderful boarding house and We have had great success over the past few years, having won it was here that I realised my love for developing sporting opportunities the ISA U9’s annual Netball tournament for two consecutive years, within education. and have also been close runners up. I now coach Junior 5 and 6 This led me to undertake an MA in Sport Development, which I Girl’s Games, and have again had success, by coming runners up thoroughly enjoyed, as it provided me with an invaluable opportunity to in the ISA Under 10’s Netball Tournament. In addition, I have taught improve my understanding of the role sport and physical activity plays, both Gifted and Talented Maths and English groups at Crackley Hall, in education. which I particularly enjoyed. I have been Science Co-ordinator for the My MA was followed by a move to Cambridge, where I was employed last few years, which affords me the wonderful opportunity to lead as a National Sports Co-ordinator for the Independent Schools this exciting subject, across both key stages. Association. I enjoyed three successful years, increasing sporting I am married to Peter, a Quantity Surveyor, and we have been opportunities for over 400 independent schools. Importantly, it was blessed with three children: Charlotte, aged 21, who is off, after a here that I developed an ambition to enter the world of teaching. few gap years, to study a BSc in Economics and Politics at Bristol Joining Crackley Hall in September 2018 and undertaking a PGCE University; Jack, aged 18, who is off to study Physics and Philosophy from the University of Buckingham, I feel incredibly lucky to have at Leeds University, and Harry, aged 12. In my spare time, I am been given the opportunity to learn from such brilliant educators and a keen Netball player, and I have played for various teams in the teach an abundance of kind and welcoming children. I believe in a Coventry and Warwickshire Netball League. In addition, I like to fully inclusive education and will always strive to achieve an engaging jog, cycle and to socialise with close family and friends. As a busy classroom environment that encourages a love of learning. family of five, we particularly appreciate our holidays together, both here and abroad. This usually involves holidaying in our caravan in Outside of school, my body still allows me to play competitive football the Peak District, where we enjoy walking, cycling, sightseeing and and cricket. I am excited to be engaged to my wonderful fiancée, Laura consuming lots of delicious food! and in our spare time, we enjoy mediocre ballroom dancing and have recently renovated a dilapidated four-bedroom house. I enjoy writing I firmly believe that teaching children is a privilege, and to be a short stories and would love to be published, one day. I also love being facilitator of children’s educational, moral, emotional, social and an uncle to my sister’s beautiful daughters, Matilda and Betty. spiritual journey, is simply priceless. I very much look forward to furthering my teaching experiences within Crackley Hall School!

CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL & 10 LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY Information Booklet side. withaboxofchocolatesandSpanielortwobymy our woodburner at doingnothing!WhenIeventuallystopandsitdown,itisusuallyby Leicester CityFootballClub.Whilstsportisnotmything,I’mnogood husband Richard andmysonJosephare lifelongsupportersof I alsoenjoysocialisingandeatingoutwithfamilyfriends.My picking fruits,choppingkindlingandsplittinglogstoo! an improving amateurbaker. Ienjoyspendingtimeoutdoors,walking, cordials andalcoholdrinkssuchascider!Ilovechocolateam produce, includingpressing myownapplejuiceandmakingjams, keen gardener andhaveaninterest inkeepingandpreserving garden walking mydogsinLeicestershire andontheNorfolkcoast.Iama I lovenature, wildlifeandanimalsingeneral.Inmyspare time,Ienjoy and positive! 25 years.Ihaveboundlessenergyandamannoyinglyenthusiastic children isundoubtedlymyvocationandIhavebeenateacherforover whilst growing upandGermanSpanishasanadult.Teaching I haveapassionforlanguagesandstudiedEnglish,LatinRussian Leicestershire where myhusband’s familyisfrom. country andinarangeofeducationalestablishmentsuntilIsettled man andbecameengaged!Myteachingcareer tookmearound the chose England–ormaybemewhenImetayoung then workinginbothLeicesterandLyon forthenextfouryears,I year ofmyLawdegree attheUniversityofLeicester. Afterstudying Mrs Claire Tatton the Erasmusprogramme, Icompletedthefinal it wastimetospread mywingsandthanksto education. After21yearsinthesameplace, East ofFrance,where Icompletedallmy the beautifulhistoriccityofLyon, intheSouth ayear,Belgium. Within myfamilyrelocated to inFrance,ontheborder I wasborn with valued fortheirtalentsandindividualism. work insuchanurturing,inspiringandcaringschoolwhere everyoneis taught atCrackleyHallforthepastfouryearsandfeelfortunateto iscrucialtotheircontinued success.Ihave independent learners that motivatingandempoweringchildren tobecomeconfident, A child-centred approach isfundamentaltomyteachingandIbelieve the mostofSouthAfricansunshine. time travellingbetweenthetwocontinents,visitingfamilyandmaking As myhusbandisfrom SouthAfrica,wespendmuchofourholiday warmer climes. am akeenswimmerandscubadiverlovetravelling,preferably to spending timeoutdoors,walking,swimming,cookingandcamping.I energy andmanyextra-curricularactivities.Asafamilyweenjoy to saythatanyspare timeIhaveistakencare ofwiththeirboundless Ihavetwochildren; Jacob,aged11andLeila,seven.Itissafe throughlearning manycreative experiences. every childtheopportunitytofeellikeanartistandenrichtheir co-ordinate Artacross theschoolandampassionateaboutproviding inbothScienceandArtacrosslearning theprimaryphase.Icurrently Art andSciencehaveexperienceinmanagingteaching school across bothKS1andKS2.IparticularlyenjoyteachingEnglish, worked inboththestatesectorandanotherlocalindependent Warwick UniversityspecialisinginEarlyYears. Since thenIhave In 2004,ImovedbacktoEnglandandcompletedmyPGCEat teaching asacareer. teaching stylesand,mostimportantly, confirmedmydesire topursue English asanadditionalorforeign language,usingmanydifferent posts gavemeawealthofexperienceinsupportingchildren with across theprimaryage-rangefrom nurserytoageten.Bothofthese where IworkedinanEnglishLanguageImmersionSchoolandtaught

Mrs AnnavanZyl accepted atwoyearteachingpostinTaiwan Encouraged bytheteachingIhaddone,then taught EnglishinaPrimarySchoolPretoria. abroad andtravelledtoSouthAfricawhere I Following onfrom thisIwaseagertowork Canterbury withaBAinSocialAnthropology. In 2000,Igraduatedfrom theUniversityof Information Booklet Information 11LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL &

Mrs Kat Vaughan Steve Vaughan Having grown up with two very sporty older I joined the Warwickshire Police Force straight brothers, my early years were an immersion after A-levels and went on to work in various in football, cricket and athletics! My mum, in specialist departments and represent the British desperation, enrolled me into a dance school, Police at Rugby, Athletics, Boxing and Aikido. where I studied ballet, tap and modern dance I studied for a BA (Hons) in Management at until I was 19, gaining experience on stage Coventry University and on graduating, left the and in the examination room. This gave me police to take up a two- year lecturing post great core strength but didn’t lead me away from the sporting arena. (Management, Sport Psychology, Biomechanics), giving me time to Alongside dancing, I competed at one day eventing, show jumping train with the GB Olympic athletes preparing for the 1996 Olympics. and various show competitions with my own pony, as well as playing Injuries forced a change of career and into the corporate world of hockey to Regional Level at U16, U18 and U21, and Netball at Hi-Tech. This successful 20 years took me all over the world, including Regional level at U18. Having attended King’s High School in Warwick, six years running my own software business, developing some of the I went on to graduate from Nottingham Trent University in 1993 with first On-Demand business and mobile apps. I maintained my interest in a BSc (Hons) in Sport Science. During my three years at University, I sport during this time and gained selection for the Great Britain Aikido became qualified as a personal trainer, and set up my own business Team, and in 2010, competing at the European Championships in ‘Bodyforce’ in order to fund my way through university, during which The Czech Republic, I won the Individual European Gold Medal. I also time I bought my first car and my own house! After gaining my degree, kept my music and acting going, taking lead roles in various musicals, I spent the next few years continuing my own business specialising including 42nd Street, Chess, Blondel, and most recently, Chicago. in sport specific fitness, sport psychology, and injury and illness After selling the licensing rights to my business in 2017, I looked to rehabilitation. I also managed a new gym in the local area. embark on a new journey, volunteering to teach PE and Games at In the summer of 1993, I was fortunate enough to join Warwickshire Warwick School. This led me to join Crackley full-time for the 2017- College of Further Education as a lecturer on their newly formed BTEC 2018 academic year and this year I completed my iPGCE. National Sport Studies course. I became the lead tutor for the course, As well as being heavily involved in PE and Games, I provide technical responsible for the personal development of the students as well as support for musical productions and PTA events; particularly utilising teaching various aspects of both theory and practical sport. Whilst my background in singing, guitar, drums and general musicianship and at the college, I completed a City and Guilds Diploma in Delivering stage work. Learning and following this gained RSA qualification as an approved In my spare time I teach drums, singing and vocal coaching, as well as assessor to GNVQ work placement students. After four years teaching working alongside some exceptionally talented people at Stagecoach at Warwickshire College, I took a change in career to work in the Performing Arts, where I am the Singing Teacher and continue to pharmaceutical industry. I spent 11 years with the same company, the develop and learn new things, both from colleagues and the children I final six years as a Regional Development Manager for the Midlands teach! area. My two children both attended Crackley Hall, so these last three years A change in career enabled me to spend more time with my children, I have had the privileged insight experiencing the school as both a and re-kindle my love for participating in and coaching sport. Along parent and teacher. Being intrinsically motivated to help the children with coaching juniors at the hockey clubs that I have played at for the has, and continues, to play a big part in my approach to teaching. I last 36 years, I also started to help with many of the sports at Crackley believe that I build genuine and trusting relationships with children, Hall and quickly realised that I had missed my vocation in life – I should offering pastoral support and care to those I teach. I enjoy combining have always moved into primary school teaching! the traditional with new ideas, utilising my commercial, sport, music, It is such a pleasure to teach at Crackley Hall – the children are drama and Coaching expertise to stimulate each child’s thinking, to enthusiastic, fair, committed, and eager to please. I have coaching engage and encourage questioning and foster an appetite for wanting qualifications in hockey, netball, volleyball, cricket, football, handball, to know more. In essence, I want the children in my care to enjoy rounders, basketball, athletics, tennis, rugby and weight training as learning, be that in the classroom, on the stage, or on the sports field. well as a PGCE in Primary Education. I tend to keep myself very busy in my spare time, playing hockey every weekend, netball during the week and singing with Mr Vaughan at various functions! Somewhere amongst this, I have two children who are growing up far too quickly. They have both been to Crackley Hall and Princethorpe and I am exceptionally proud of both of them. CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL & 12 LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY Information Booklet experiences ofdramaacross theschool. to continuetoimproveexperience, plusnewlearning, children’s of myhobbyfeedingintoprofessional lifeandIuseallmy in annualshowsoveraperiodoftenyears.Inowhavetheprivilege the MidlandsIimmediatelyjoinedalocalgroup where Iperformed picked toplayattheBrightonFestival.WhenImovedbackup directing shows,culminatinginmyshow‘DaisyPullsItOff’being societies atuniversityandthere, Ibegantoexplore producing and I continuedtoperformthrough thethrivingdramaandmusical of performingthrough playsandLAMDAexaminations. youth dramagroup inSolihull,whichcontinuedtofuelmyenjoyment confidence sincetakingpartinschoolplays.Aged11,Ijoineda and hobby. Iwasashychildwhoblossomedandrapidlygrew in I wentontotakemyPGCE,dramahasalwaysbeenpassion Although IlovedstudyingHistoryattheUniversityofSussexbefore now, whichislovely. cycling andrunningeventsmychildren are startingtojoinin where bothmysonandtwodaughtersplay. Iregularly takepartin coaches minirugbyatCampHillRugbyClubnearBirmingham, and Iparticipateinamostlyspectatorcapacitynow!Myhusband cycling, footballandrugbyalthoughmyplayingdaysare over I havethree children. Asafamilyweallenjoy sportssuchasrunning, are suchanimportantpartoftheCrackleyexperience. running theCrackleyHallDramadepartmentasPerformingArts Senior LeadershipTeam asActingDeputyHeadandSENCo.Ilove and Literacyacross theschool,culminatinginbeingpartof the responsibilities ofco-ordinating History, Geography, RE,PSHE

Mrs NickiWildey Stage toUpperKey2.Ihaveenjoyed across alltheKeyStagesfrom Foundation wings thusgainingclass-teachingexperience I havehadmanyopportunitiestostretch my up awealthofexperienceandexpertise. local schoolandatCrackleyHall,Ihavebuilt In 24yearsofteaching,bothatmyprevious Information Booklet Information 13LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL &

Nursery Staff Profiles

Mrs Clare Bird I eventually went back to teaching part-time, but then my husband Nursery Manager got a job at an independent IAPS school in Kenya, so in 2011 we I qualified with an NNEB in 1985 and from doing all moved to Nairobi. This was an incredible three years. I was lucky my training knew I wanted to work in a nursery enough to be able to spend the first year settling everyone in and environment. Initially I did some live in nanny then reminding myself how much I enjoyed drawing, photography work, to gain experience, which took me to and painting, with plenty of subjects in that beautiful country. I then London for a while. stepped in and started teaching again, this time with a class of noisy and very capable Year 4 children! We had a lot of fun, and made the On getting engaged I moved back to most of every safari opportunity, extreme camping, kissing giraffes Warwickshire and got a job at the Child Development Centre at and adopting baby elephants, but eventually had to come home. Warwick Hospital, working with professionals from the area of Health and Education, pre-school children with all types of developmental I spent a year covering a maternity leave, teaching a Reception class delay or illness and their parents. We assessed the children over a at a school in Hatton, and then joined Little Crackers in September couple of weeks, during the mornings and on many occasions the 2015. I have a wonderful time in the pre-school, cutting and sticking, parents would have a diagnosis for their child’s condition for the first getting covered in paint, racing snails and practising writing… and time. In the afternoons I ran short play sessions for small groups of the children seem to enjoy it too! these children. Mrs Nicola Whitehurst From 1990 -1994 I had my own three children. In 1994 I became a deputy manager of Warwickshire College Nursery where I later Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher became Nursery Manager. I studied at Christ’s and Notre Dame College, graduating from Liverpool University in 1991 In 2006 it was time for a change and a new challenge and I joined Little with a BEd Honours degree and a Catholic Crackers Nursery as the Nursery Manager. Teacher’s Certificate. In September 2007 I gained my NVQ4 in Early Years Care and My journey began far from city life, as an Infant Education (Management in the Early Years Setting). teacher in rural Suffolk. I was then invited to join a team tasked with introducing French across Key Stage 2 in Mrs Lisa O’Carroll-Bailey every primary school upon the Isle of Man. I absolutely loved living Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher by the sea and enjoyed the wild terrain and the vagaries of the Manx I started my teacher training at St Katherine’s weather. However, I missed my family and so eventually decided College in Liverpool, but watched it change to return to mainland Britain, to lead literacy at an infant school in and develop during my four years, until Solihull. I graduated from what is now known as I then took a break from teaching whilst I brought up my own young Liverpool Hope University. children. During this time, I became involved in animal husbandry, I trained as an Early Years teacher, but applied supporting my parents in their livestock business. I also earned for the ‘wild card’ job and went straight into a school for children a qualification in Apiculture and worked for my local Beekeeping with various Special Needs. I loved this and stayed in special needs Association, mentoring new members and lecturing regularly at teaching until I had our girls. After Abbie was born I went back to Stoneleigh Agricultural Centre. teaching part time, this time at a centre for children with Cerebral However, I was inevitably drawn back to classroom teaching and Palsy using Conductive Education techniques. This was fascinating decided to further my skills base with a post at a Special Needs and I remained at the centre until Chloe was born. At this point School in Coventry, before returning to mainstream education, to I decided to spend a bit more time with the girls and became a a Catholic school in Leamington where I taught across Nursery, childminder, but luckily I still had a visit from OFSTED so felt quite at Reception and Year 1, and as a Key Stage 2 French Teacher. home! I was then offered the opportunity to teach at Crackley Hall. I had attended the senior school at the original St Joseph’s Convent, so it feels very special to teach where I was once a past pupil. I am passionate about the acquisition of sound Literacy and Numeracy skills, underpinned by excellent Pastoral provision. CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL & 14 LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY Information Booklet acceptance deadline ofTuesday 5January2021. complete andreturn tous togetherwithadepositof£300bythe with aConfirmationofAcceptance Form,whichweaskyouto letters willbesentoutfirstclasson Monday14December2020 accompanying feeof£50(non-returnable) bythisdate.Offer 2020. Pleasereturn yourcompleted RegistrationFormwiththe and siblingReceptionapplications isMonday23November taking advantageofthispriorityarrangementforLittleCrackers siblings, are givenpriorityforplacesinReception.Thedeadline Those already attendingLittleCrackersinthepre-school year, and Little Crackersapplicantsandsiblings Reception 2021 child’s keyworkerwhowillthenbeabletoconfirmastartdate. settling insessions,typicallytwoorthree, where youwillmeetyour Prior tostarting,youandyourchildcanattendanumberofshort sessions yourequire are notavailableyourfeewillbereturned. offer anurseryplacewithanacceptanceformforyoutosign.Ifthe Secretary. You willthenreceive confirmationinwritingthatwecan and return thiswiththeaccompanyingfeeof£50toAdmissions Registration Formwithyourrequired sessions andpreferred startdate parents toapplyingoodtime.To secure aplace,simplycomplete We takechildren fromtwo-yearsoldandadvise whentheyturn to COVID-19restrictions, checkwebsiteforlatestinformation. chat withthestaffinformally. *Stay‘n’Playiscurrently suspendeddue term-time from 10.00am to11.30am,getafeelfortheNurseryand Stay ‘n’Playtoddlergroup*, whichtakesplaceonWednesdays in cometooneofourregularAlternatively OpenEventsorjoinusatour meet withMrsClare Bird, theNurseryManager anddiscussavailability. Secretary, whowillmakeanappointmentforyouandyourchildto recommend thatyoucontactMrsJennyVaughan, ourAdmissions If youare interested inyourchildattendingLittleCrackerswewould Nursery www.crackleyhall.co.uk. See KeyAdmissionsDatesandourwebsiteforfurtherdetails, 01926 514410/[email protected]. process andcurrent availability. Contactheron (pictured) willbepleasedtotalkyouthrough theadmissions Our AdmissionsandMarketingSecretary, MrsJennyVaughan of theadmissionsprocess. meeting withMrRobertDuigan,theHeadmaster, isalsoakeypart prospective parents andpupilsare mostwelcometoattend. A Nursery andReceptionOpenEveninginNovember, which various OpenEventsthroughout theyear, includingaspecific formally andinformallytogetatrueflavouroftheschool. We hold We encourageprospective parents andpupilstovisitusboth is noplaceavailableweoperatewaitinggroups. available. Placesinotheryearsare limitedandinyearswhere there though pupilsare welcomeatanyagedependentonaplacebeing Reception. More pupilsalsojoinusatReceptionandJunior3, Most ofourpupilsenteratNurseryandprogress through to Admissions Process Addendum

£300 bytheacceptancedeadlineofMonday26April2021. we askyoutocompleteandreturn toustogetherwithadepositof Friday 5March 2021withaConfirmationofAcceptanceForm,which candidateswillbesentoutfirstclasson session, offerletterstoexternal £50 (non-returnable). Subjecttoavailabilityandasatisfactorytaster received yourcompletedRegistrationFormandaccompanyingfeeof bring yourchildinforatastersessionpre-school oncewehave by thedeadlineofMonday1February2021;youwillbeinvitedto applicantsinterestedExternal inaplaceReceptionneedtoregister applicants(thoseattendingnurseryelsewhere)External Applications forb ursaries are normallyreviewed consultants. byexternal supporting documentary evidence. applications shouldbeforwarded totheFoundation Bursarwith the FoundationBursar’s officeand from ourwebsite.Completed to aplacebeingavailable.Application formsare availablefrom are normallyawarded tochildren from Junior3andabove subject Bursaries are availableforpupilswishingtojoinCrackley Hall,these Bursaries intheSummerTerm.Morning school, staffandfellowpupilswhentheyare invitedtoourInduction New pupilsare giventheopportunitytofamiliarisethemselveswith Induction pupil spendsattheschool. Note: Depositsare refunded aftertheendoffinaltermwhich places.) applications willbeprocessed, wecannotguaranteeavailabilityof a placeatCrackleyHallmaybecomeavailableafterthisdate,and (Although 2021 toenableyourchildattendourInductionMorning. need tohavecompletedtheadmissionsprocess byFriday11June entry inSeptember2021isFriday21May.Allincomingpupils The finaldeadlineforapplicationsandcompleted registration formsfor the offerbeingmade. Acceptance Formwithadepositof£300within14daysthedate To secure yourplacereturn yourcompletedConfirmationof writing subjecttoasatisfactoryreference beingreceived. the tasterday, confirmationofaplacebeingoffered wouldbemadein plan toseekareference from yourchild’s current school.Following Once atasterdayisarranged,wewillcontactyoutoadvisethat in MathematicsandEnglish. assessed informally. Children inJunior2to6willbegivenassessments During thetasterdaychildren inReceptionandJunior1willbe will beinvitedinforatasterday. accompanying feeof£50(non-returnable), afterwhichtimeyourchild you shouldcompleteaRegistrationFormandreturn itwiththe invited intomeetwithMrDuigan,theHeadmaster, thenifappropriate Should thepossibilityofapotentialplacebeavailableyouwill Admissions andMarketingSecretary todiscusstheseonanindividualbasis. available weoperatewaitinggroups. PleasecontactJennyVaughan, our on anindividualbasisasplacesare limited.Inyearswhere there isnoplace Applications forplacesinthecurrent ReceptiontoJunior6willbetreated Current ReceptiontoJunior6 Information Booklet Information 15LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL &

Fees and Conditions

Registration fee - £50.00 (non refundable) School Fees Refund Scheme A non-returnable deposit of £300 will be requested at the time of a place being The charge for this optional scheme is 1.37% of the offered, and this will be refundedafter the end of the final term which the pupil tuition fee after any discounts have been applied. spends at the school. Please note that trustees are unable to refund fees in the event of illness or disruption to a school term. Fees Reception including lunch £3,240 per term Late payment of fees Junior 1 & 2 including lunch £3,416 per term Interest is charged for late settlement of fees at a rate of Junior 3, 4, 5 and 6 including lunch £3,607 per term 6% per annum or part thereof. Swimming £20 per term Letters relating to late payment of fees are charged at £10.

Reception class where claiming free entitlement Sibling discount Children are entitled to 15 hours a week free-of-charge for the school year. The Discounts on the main tuition fee are automatically entitlement starts the term after the child turns three and ends the term after they applied to siblings (5% for second and third sibling, turn five or at the end of Reception, whichever is earlier. 10% for fourth and subsequent siblings) and apply Employer’s Child Care Vouchers are accepted. Please contact Mrs Gina Malin in whilst there are two or more children attending schools the Bursary (01926 634273) for further details. in the Foundation but excluding children attending the Nursery. Where parents are in receipt of the free entitlement then the charge for additional services is: Optional charges Reception additional services including lunch £2,577 per term After-school care to 6.00pm - (including a snack) £4.75 per hour or part thereof. Payment of Fees Late collection 6.00pm - £10.00 per half hour or part Fees are due on or before the first day of each term. Parents can view their thereof. accounts and bills for each term using the Parent Bills and On-line Payment site on Learning Support - £16.50 per half-hour for individual the website. Advice is sent by email when bills become available for a new term. lessons. Parents are requested to make payment to us in the following ways: Lunches • using child-care vouchers (Little Crackers); Lunch is included in the fees for all years • debit card payment, via the Parents Bills & On-line Payment portal; • direct bank transfer; please state billing reference number and send to: Music and extra-curricular activities Bank HSBC Bank plc Music lessons are available for various instruments. Account Name The Princethorpe Foundation - Crackley Hall Music fees are negotiated with, and invoiced separately Sort Code 40-26-04 to, parents by tutors to whom enquiries and payments should be directed. Account Number 01318128 Similar arrangements apply to extra-curricular activities Parents are asked to be vigilant in respect of any communications purporting to be provided by external agents. from the Foundation requesting money that do not match our normal procedures. Please note: • invoices are only available through the on-line parent fee portal; • our bank account details will NOT change during the academic year 2020-21; • if you receive an email purporting to amend our bank details, do not make any payment and please contact us by telephone immediately to clarify; • we do not email details of unsolicited discounts for payment of funds. Please contact the Bursary if you have concerns about any communication you receive and in particular if you receive any request for payment of funds outside our normal routines.

Please note we do not accept payment in cash for the fee bill. CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL & 16 LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY Information Booklet Full time–allday2snacks,lunch&teaincluded Full time–shortday2snacks&lunchincluded Weekly charges Full day–2snacks,lunch&teaincluded Short day–2snacks&lunchincluded session–snack&teaincluded Afternoon session–snack&lunchincluded Morning There isaminimumrequirement of4sessionsaweek. Full time–allday2snacks,lunch&teaincluded Full time–shortday2snacks&lunchincluded Weekly charges Full day–2snacks,lunch&teaincluded Short day–2snacks&lunchincluded session–snack&teaincluded Afternoon session–snack&lunchincluded Morning Term timeonly All year Autumn 2020-LittleCrackersNursery

7.45am -6.00pm 7.45am -4.00pm 7.45am -6.00pm 7.45am -4.00pm 1.00pm -6.00pm 7.45am -12.45pm 7.45am -6.00pm 7.45am -4.00pm 7.45am -6.00pm 7.45am -4.00pm 1.00pm -6.00pm 7.45am -12.45pm

£258.00 £231.00 £55.00 £48.00 £34.30 £34.30 £265.00 £239.00 £56.15 £49.50 £35.70 £35.70 Information Booklet Information 17LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL &

Age 3 & over where claiming free entitlement Children are entitled to 15 hours a week free-of-charge for a maximum of 38 weeks. The entitlement starts the term after the child turns three and ends the term after they turn five or at the end of Reception, whichever is earlier. How the entitlement is allocated will depend on whether parents opt for a term-time or all-year-round nursery place. Parents who access the free entitlement are charged for the additional services they use as follows: All year All-year-round parents may access free entitlement for a maximum of 11.2 hours per week and for 51 weeks of the year subject to a minimum of 4 sessions a week and no more than 1 session a day.

Morning session – comprising 7.45am - 12.45pm free entitlement, snack & lunch included £25.16 Afternoon session – comprising 1.00pm - 6.00pm free entitlement, snack & tea included £25.16 Short day – comprising 7.45am - 4.00pm free entitlement, 2 snacks & lunch included £38.86 Full day – comprising 7.45am - 6.00pm free entitlement, 2 snacks, lunch & tea included £45.86 Weekly charges

Full time – short day 7.45am - 4.00pm free entitlement, 2 snacks & lunch included £185.31 Full time – all day 7.45am - 6.00pm free entitlement, 2 snacks, lunch & tea included £212.31

Term time only Term time parents may access free entitlement for a maximum of 15 hours per week and for 34 weeks of the year subject to a minimum of 4 sessions a week and no more than 1 session a day. Parents who access the free entitlement are charged for the additional services they use as follows: Morning session – comprising 7.45am - 12.45pm free entitlement, snack & lunch included £23.43 Afternoon session – comprising 1.00pm - 6.00pm free entitlement, snack & tea included £23.43 Short day – comprising 7.45am - 4.00pm free entitlement, 2 snacks & lunch included £37.23

Full day – comprising 7.45am - 6.00pm free entitlement, 2 snacks, lunch & tea included £43.88 Weekly charges

Full time – short day 7.45am - 4.00pm free entitlement, 2 snacks & lunch included £177.65 Full time – all day 7.45am - 6.00pm free entitlement, 2 snacks, lunch & tea included £203.65

Parents may access just the free entitlement for a maximum of 15 hours per week and for 34 weeks of the year subject to a minimum of 4 sessions a week and no more than 1 session a day.

The sessions for parents wishing to take up their funded entitlement only are: Free entitlement morning 8.15am - 11.15am Free entitlement afternoon 12.30pm - 3.30pm CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL & 18 LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY Information Booklet Terms andconditions * PrincethorpeCollege,CrackleyHallSchoolandCrescent School. 1. Those whopayadeposittosecure itdownbefore aplace,subsequentlyturning The Schoolreserves therighttoresign thechargeofanypupil: admission, willforfeitthedepositinitsentirety. Theschoolrequires aterm’s appropriate feesinlieuofnotice. 2. school havebeenfullydischargedbefore thepupilentersCrackleyHall. withdrawn fromtheschool. notice ofapupil’s departure from school;thisrequirement alsoappliesforpupils One fullterm’s notice,inwriting,isrequiredtheeventofapupilbeing Withdrawal We reserve therighttoseekconfirmationthatallfeeliabilitiesaprevious www.crackleyhall.co.uk. 3. Interest ischargedforlatesettlementoffeesatarate6%perannumorpart thereof. Lettersrelating tolatepaymentoffeesare chargedat£10. terms andconditions. termination ofmusiclessons.TheSchoolreserves therighttocharge for furtherdetails. Bursaries are availableforqualifyingapplicants.PleasespeaktotheHeadmaster Full Terms andConditions are available onrequest orfrom ourwebsite joining theschool.Parents shouldensure theyare familiarwiththeschool’s given torepayment orremission ofanyfees. who, bymisconduct,has,intheopinionofHead,prejudiced theright who, intheopinionofHead,isunlikelytoprofit from afurtherstayin whose feeshavenotbeenpaid.Insuchanevent,noconsiderationwillbe to belongtheSchoolcommunity; the School; Ahalfofaterm’s noticeisrequired forthe Tuesday 5JanuarytoFriday26March 2021 Tuesday 1SeptembertoTuesday 15December2020 Trinity Term Term Dates-2020/2021 Trinity Term Term Dates-2021/2022 Practicalities Wednesday 5JanuarytoTuesday 5April2022 Saturday 19FebruarytoSunday272022 Saturday 29MaytoSunday6June2021 Saturday 28MaytoSunday5June2022 Saturday 16OctobertoSunday312021 Saturday 13FebruarytoSunday212021 Saturday 17OctobertoSunday1November2020 Lent Term Lent Term Michaelmas Term Michaelmas Term Half Term Half Term Half Term Half Term Half Term Half Term Monday 19ApriltoTuesday 6July2021 Monday 25ApriltoWednesday 6July2022 Monday 6SeptembertoTuesday 14December2021 Information Booklet Information 19LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL &

The School Day Co-curricular Activities The school day is divided into six teaching periods, Before school, at lunchtime and after school, the children can take part in a variety of beginning at 8.25am, but to help busy mums and dads we clubs and activities to suit all tastes. Activities change each term with the exception of: are open from 7.45am until 6.00pm. Many children stay on • Chess • Ballet • Karate after school for homework, clubs or sporting activities. Some of these are run by external agents, who provide a very good service that 08.20 - 08.35 Registration the children enjoy. Most members of staff offer clubs, for example, ICT, Lego, Yoga, 08.35 - 08.50 PSHCE/Assembly/Guided Reading/ Mindfulness, Sewing, Sketchbook, Orchestra, Choir, Exam Skills and Prep Club, Hymn Practice/Booster/Provision for French and Story Club, to name a few. More Able/Collective Worship 08.50 - 09.50 Lesson 1 Activities after school generally run from 3.45pm to 4.45pm. Details of activities are 09.50 - 10.20 Assembly available on our online system SOCS at the end of each term and parents can login to put their child’s name down for a preferred activity. Please note that some activities are 10.20 - 10.40 Break restricted in number. 10.40 - 11.40 Lesson 2 11.40 - 12.35 Lesson 3 Example Co-curricular Activities Timetable for the Trinity Term 12.35 - 13.40 Lunch 13.40 - 13.45 Registration Day Before school Lunchtime After school 13.45 - 14.40 Lesson 4 Mon Mini Brass* J2 Lego J2 Digital Art J5-J6 14.40 - 15.35 Lesson 5 Brass Club* J3-J6 Library Club J5-J6 Doodles Art Club J1-J2 15.35 - 15.45 Tutor Period (Junior 3 - Junior 6) Mindfulness Colouring Club Mad Science* J1-J6 by selection Gym Club J5-J6 15.35 Home Time (Reception - Junior 2) Athletics J3-J4 15.45 Home Time (Junior 3 - Junior 6) 15.45 - 17.00 Co-curricular Activities Tues Choral Group J3-J6 Sewing J2 Bayleaf Cookery* J2-J4 15.45 - 18.00 After School Care - Please contact Multisports all years Move it Shake It* R-J2 Mandarin J4-J5 Mini Tennis J1-J2 the office for further details. ICT J3-J6 Visiting Music and Extra-Curricular Providers Maths Challenge J4-J5 Lego J4 Mrs Patricia Bach, BA, PGCE Piano Alistair Banks Karate Wed Chamber Choir Chess* all years Formula 1 J4 Todd Banks Karate Entrance Exam Prep J5 Rounders J5-J6 Mrs Jane Ebbon, BA, PGCE Sax/Clarinet/Double Reeds RE Club J3-J6 Cricket J5-J6 Mrs Diane Fisher, BA, Dip Mus Brass Drama Festival Club J1-J6 Percussion Group* J3-J4 Miss Jodie Fisher, ATCL Brass French Club J2 Mrs Katrin Gilbert, BFA, MM, PGCE Violin Thurs Flute Group* J3-J6 Ballet* all years Cricket J3-J4 Mrs Tania Goode, ALCM Singing Gifted & Talented Art by Rounders J3-J4 Russell James Chess selection Athletics J5-J6 Mrs Claire Lomas, Cello Mandarin Club J3 Move it Shake It* J3-J4 Mrs Denise Moore, BTDA Ballet Story Club J3-J6 Ms Danielle Palmer Guitar Ballet* J2-J6 Mrs Shoshana Stokes, B Mus, NBA, ADPA Singing Fri Recorder J3-J6 Orchestra J3-J6 ATMA Karate* all years Simon Wagstaff Drums Cross Country J5-J6 Miss Karen Wall, BA, ALCM, PGDip, DipABRSM Piano * Please note items marked with an asterisk are run by external providers and there is a charge Fees for individual Music tuition and other extra-curricular for these. activities provided by external agents, are negotiated with, and invoiced separately to parents by the external providers During the Michaelmas and Lent Terms clubs include Netball, Football, Hockey and to whom enquiries and payments should be directed. Cross-Country. CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL & 20 LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY Information Booklet • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Uniform Girls waiting willbeavoided. range ofuniformetcastheywillbethesolecustomerattimeand General Games Kit School shopopeninghoursduringtermtimeare asfollows: Summer Uniform 634272 oremail During theschoolholidaysshopisopenbyappointmentonly. This Please contacttheSchoolShopatPrincethorpeCollegeon01926 toandfromFull uniformmustbeworn schoolatalltimes. Monday toFriday Maroon text denotesitemsthatmustbepurchased from SchoolShop. Note forsafety:Earringsare inschoolatanytime. nottobeworn is particularlyusefulfornewparents whoneedtobuythecomplete Teal jumperwithmaroon stripe Tartan pinafore (RtoJ4) Tartan skirt(J5andJ6) J6) dress (J3 toJ6) (R toJ2) (optional) standard J3toJ6) summer Games shirt(J3toJ6) White long-sleevedblouse White short-sleevedblouse White poloshirtwithschool School tie(clip-onforRtoJ2; Skirt (J6) Flat blackshoes(notpatent) Plain whiteshortsocksfor Fleece Black andmaroon tracksuit Black andmaroon tracksuit Black skort Hockey stick(J5andJ6) Maroon blazerwithschool Maroon wintercoat Maroon sportssocks(J3to Maroon andwhitestriped logo badge bottoms withschoollogo jacket withschoollogo [email protected] 3.30pm –4.30pm • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • colours maroon/teal/black/ and J4) (available from schooloffice) (J3 andJ4) socks maroon andwhitestripe rugby (J4,J5andJ6) Gum shieldsforhockeyand White trainers(RtoJ2velcro White kneehighorankle White revere collar blouse(J6) Shin pads(J3toJ6) Sports bagwithlogo(J3toJ6) Silver swimhatwithschool please!) to J6)(noblades) for footballandtagrugby(J3 Hair accessoriesinschool Backpack withlogo(J3toJ6) Book bagwith logo (R toJ2) Black kneelengthsocksor Plastic ormetalstuddedboots Maroon schoolhatwithbadge Maroon science/artoverall Maroon warmhat(optional) Maroon gloves(optional) Maroon scarf(optional) Drawstring bagforswimming Drawstring bag(RtoJ2) Black swimmingcostume(J3 black cotton-softtights logo (J3andJ4) foranappointment. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • All clothing,includingunderwear, socksandfootwear, mustbe during termtime.Alternatively, parents cancollecttheorder from the or bypriorarrangementfrom PrincethorpeCollege’s mainreception. and availableforcollectionfrom CrackleyHallSchooleachThursday school shopatPrincethorpeCollegeduringtheshop’s openinghours, Games Kit General marked withthechild’s name. Current parents wishingtoplaceanorder needtocomplete an order Summer Uniform Boys term andSummer Uniformfrom aftertheEasterHoliday. fromPlease notethat WinterUniformmustbeworn October half Listed itemsare compulsoryunlessstatedotherwise. form, whichisavailablefrom theschooloffice. Orders willbemadeup Teal jumperwithmaroon stripe Tennis racquet(J5andJ6) (J3 toJ6) (J3 toJ6) (R toJ2) (optional) (optional) standard J3toJ6) summer Games shirt(J3toJ6) White poloshirtwithschool White long-sleevedshirt White short-sleevedshirt School tie(clip-onforRtoJ2; White short-sleevedshirt Plain whiteshortsocksfor Fleece Black andmaroon tracksuit Black andmaroon tracksuit Black shorts Black trousers Hockey stick(J5toJ6) Maroon sportssocks Maroon blazerwithschool Maroon wintercoat Black anklesocks logo bottoms withschoollogo badge jacket withschoollogo • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • and J4) (J3 andJ4) rugby (J4,J5andJ6) Gum shieldsforhockeyand Sensible blackshoes White trainers(RtoJ2Velcro Sports bagwithlogo(J3toJ6) Silver swimhatwithschool Shin pads(J3toJ6) please!) to J6)(noblades) for footballandtagrugby(J3 Backpack withlogo(J3toJ6) Book bagwithlogo(RtoJ2) Black anklesocks Plastic ormetalstuddedboots Maroon warmhat(optional) Maroon gloves(optional) Maroon scarf(optional) Maroon capwithschoollogo Maroon science/artoverall Black trousers orshorts Drawstring bagforswimming Drawstring bag(RtoJ2) Black swimmingtrunks(J3 logo (J3andJ4) Information Booklet Information 21LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL &

House System

Children are allocated into one of four houses and can earn points during the year for their house team. Points are awarded for good work and effort in the classroom and neat or improved work. We have a range of inter- house competitions during the year including Sports Day and other house events for sport, drama, art and music.

Our houses are named after the planets, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn and Venus and a keen sense of collegiality and competition is encouraged and engendered.

Past Pupils’ Association

Crackley Hall School has been in existence since 2001, but prior to that it was called St Joseph’s School and before that St Joseph’s Convent School. We have a fledgling Past Pupils’ Association formed following the success of a reunion in 2015 when we celebrated 70 years of a school being on the site of Crackley Hall with many former staff and pupils present. A further reunion took place in the new Gables wing in September 2016 and we are planning more events to welcome both past pupils and former members of staff back to see how the school has developed and to share memories for our 75 Anniversary, which had to be postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions in 2020. Details of forthcoming events can be found at www.crackleyhall.co.uk/past-pupils.

One area that the school would like to develop is the ability to access all the highly talented past pupils we have, to either build links or encourage them to come and speak to the children about their jobs. If you can help please contact the school.

If you are interested in playing a role in the Past Pupils’ Association please email [email protected]. CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL & 22 LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY Information Booklet Junior 1to6discusstheminutesoflastmeetingwiththeir Pastoral Care ourselves onknowingthewholechildandbecausestaffknowtheir children electtheirstudentcouncillorsinclasseachyear. culture sothatchildren donotfeelembarrassed andthisoften often includesrewards forbehaviour, kindnessandout of school classes andthenfeedbackatthemeetingsonanynewideastheir any concerns theymayhaveoritcanbeatimewhenwecelebrate any concerns and see! are valuedandrespected. Ithasoftenbeensaidthateachchildgets achievements, onceagainensuringthattheeffortsofwholechild achievement, effortandsuccessrightacross thecurriculumand also learn aboutworldreligionsalso learn inRElessonsandthrough collective and friendship.Allofthesevaluespourintothedaytolifeour (however children canalsorequest acircle timeiftheyfeel school. WhilsttheCatholicroots are attheheartofourschoolwe with quicklyandeffectively. Thismeansthatstaff are availableto worship. results inahugeamountofhonestybeingportrayed. need totalktheirclassatanytime).Thisinvolveschildren airing Crackley Hallisanenvironment where pastoralcare andacademic We alsorunaStudentCouncilthatmeetsregularly. Children from Our ‘open door policy’ allows any concerns tobeairedOur ‘opendoorpolicy’allowsanyconcerns anddealt Our children are activelyencouragedtobe open andstaffensure pupils andmanyoftheirfamiliessowell,children are fullysupported progress are givenequalweightinginimportance.We pride parents before andafterschoolallweek.Atthecore ofourethos place andtaughtallthestaffthatchildren really doseeschool peers mayhave.Thishasledtoavarietyofinitiativesbeingputinto that theirvoicesare heard. We haveaweeklysessionof‘circle time’ their momenttosparkleinthisspecialassembly. Comealongtoone for ‘CelebrationAssembly’.Thisisatimewhenwecelebrate from adifferent viewpointandthattheirvoicemustbeheard. The Every Friday morning ourschoolcommunitycomestogether Every Fridaymorning in timesofneedandonadaytobasis. is theCatholicfaith,afaiththatteacheslove,honesty, forgiveness kindness and achievement. Any concerns arekindness andachievement.Anyconcerns voicedina‘noname’ the Curriculum The curriculumiscovered inthree Key Stages:Foundationincluding An overview of An overviewof Art, DesignTechnology, French, Mandarin,Drama,Games,Music, A broad andbalancedcurriculumistaught. exceptionally wellintheirtestsandentranceexaminationsintolocal supported byawiderangeofco-curricularactivities,outingsand science. Thecurriculumisbasedonnationalguidelinesand residential coursesoutsideschool.Asaresult, mostchildren do Initially there isagreat emphasisontheimportanceofdeveloping RE andScienceare mainlytaughtbysubjectspecialists,particularly Key Stage2,includingJunior3,4,5and6. Nursery andReception;KeyStage1,includingJunior12, in KeyStage2. independent seniorschools. key skillsinreading, writing,speaking,listening,numeracyand

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Summary by Key Stage

Foundation Stage Curriculum Key Stage 2 The Early Years Foundation Stage, which is statutory in all schools, The structured approach begun at Key Stage 1 is continued and is the first part of the National Curriculum focussing on the distinct enhanced with pupils learning to become more organised and self- needs of children aged from birth to the end of the Reception year in reliant as they get older. They begin to be introduced to verbal and primary school. nonverbal reasoning techniques, as well as increased opportunities for critical and creative thinking, imaginative and intellectual Our nursery, Little Crackers, is carefully structured for two-year olds, development, problem solving and scientific research. three-year olds and pre-school. We focus on the children’s interests, enabling them to play and learn whilst having fun with adults who English and Mathematics are taught by form teachers throughout the understand and care about them. school. As the children move up the school, they are prepared for the expectations of Independent Senior Schools as well as enabling The Early Years Foundation Stage is organised into seven broad them to experience fun and laughter in their learning. areas of learning In Junior 5 and 6, the curriculum increasingly prepares the children • Personal, social and emotional development for entry into senior schools. • Communication and language The curriculum is supported by a wide variety of educational trips • Physical development covering a broad spectrum of interests from musical and scientific to • Literacy adventurous and historic. • Mathematics The development of team building skills through sport, and • Expressive arts and design confidence when performing to a range of audiences through music, • Understanding the world is an extremely important part of school life at Crackley Hall.

Our children also benefit from trying new activities at an early age Assessment across the Key Stage is on-going and structured including dance, music, PE and French lessons, all taught by towards formative and summative assessments. specialist teachers. In Key Stage 2, pupils are encouraged to develop their handwriting, During the Early Years, each individual child learns through high joining their letters in a smooth cursive style. Once they have quality play that’s tailored specifically to them, so they develop at mastered this technique, they are presented with a ‘pen licence’ and their own pace, having fun, making friends and learning as they play. their own fountain pen, which they use in their books from that point They become confident and secure children who, when the time on. comes, are better prepared for school and are able to reach their full potential. Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 Transition The transition from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 is a vital one. As part Key Stage 1 of the cross-phase co-ordination of Teaching and Learning a number Building on the knowledge of the children through their development of key events take place throughout the academic year. These in the Foundation Stage, from Junior 1 the pupils begin a more prepare children for their studies in secondary school. formal curriculum. There is less emphasis on learning through play Specialist subject staff from Princethorpe College devise and deliver as they move through the Key Stage, and much more exploration of exciting learning experiences to enrich Crackley pupils’ skills base. cross-curricular themes. A cross-curricular approach is adopted to ensure that teachers The curriculum is based on national guidelines, but pupils are at Crackley can embed these skills firmly within the Key Stage 2 encouraged to achieve well beyond these targets. The core curriculum. subjects of Mathematics, English, Science, Computing and RE We want our children to be inspired by creative teaching and are taught, with pupils experiencing more structured lessons in learning; examples of the types of activities we have offered include - History, Geography, Design and Technology, Physical Education and a photography workshop, a forensics science day, an introduction to Games, French, Art, Drama, Music and Personal, Social, Health and Psychology and a whole school ‘play in a day’. Citizenship Education.

Emphasis is placed on the progression of numeracy, literacy and reading; learning of times tables and spellings is actively developed through simple homework tasks. CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL & 24 LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY Information Booklet The programme isnamedafter Through astructured assessmentandmonitoring programme we Junior daVinci atCrackleyHall Able, GiftedandTalented Learning Differences Differences Learning A rigorous andstructured able,giftedandtalentedprogramme considers mantobeboundless excellence inschoolthrough anapproach thatengendersasenseof operates through theschool,sowemeetneedsofallchildren, children’s self-esteemhigh.We welcomeinputfrom parents andare are abletoidentifythespecificneedsofindividualchildand cumulative, multi-sensory learning programmecumulative, multi-sensorylearning tailored totheir charge. Children who require thisteachingwillreceive astructured, are Inthiswaywetrynottomissanyoneandkeepall concerned. applying foranEducation,HealthandCare Planwhere required, so stretch children excellinginsubjectsandtoraiseaspirationsacross and Development ranging capabilities asfully man. TheRenaissanceIdeal whether thatbeintheclassroom, onthesportsfieldorstage. refer children SupportCo-ordinator toourLearning assoonthey recognise children whomayneedextrasupportandwetryto‘catch’ College, Crackley Hall is adopting the Junior da Vinci ProgrammeCollege, CrackleyHallisadoptingtheJuniordaVinci to very happy to discuss any concerns theymayhave. very happytodiscussanyconcerns When achildneedssupportthatisadditionalto,ordifferent from With supportfrom ourFoundationseniorschool,Princethorpe With We encourageallourpupilstoreach theirfullpotential,notleast Special NeedsCodeofPracticefully. Thisincludestheprocess of Support forachildmayentail1:1teachingwhichthere isatermly It championsthenotionthat possible. people shouldtry toembraceall that has been learnt. that hasbeenlearnt. the school. The Junior da Vinci Programmethe school.TheJuniordaVinci identifiesand recognises that provided for other children oftheirage,thenwefollowthe them before theybegintostruggle.Thismeansthatclassteachers doesnotcomesoeasily.those towhomlearning We are quickto that parents are fullyinvolvedandchildren getthesupporttheyneed. Leonardo becauseofhis daVinci Hence, anyindividualcanbeagiftedortalentedstudentiftheywork in hiscapacitiesfordevelopment. iconic statusasaRenaissance independence, hard workandpersonalresponsibility inthestudent. implement strategiestoextendthem,supportthemorreinforce work knowledge anddevelop wide- individual needs. hard atitandare committedtoknowledge.

‘growth mindset’,theycanremove and anylimitsontheirlearning This isaveryimportantindicatorfor parents whowantthebest Assessment of Assessment of Children’s Progress All staffmembersattheschoolwilllookoutforevidenceofmastery Leavers’ Destinations da Vinci levelwillbeofferedda Vinci rewards andfurtheropportunities, such or masterysticker. Whenallthree stickershavebeenawarded an activity in which they can and should take an active part. With this an activityinwhichtheycanandshouldtakeactivepart.With as attendingspecialworkshopsortripsandreceive recognition at observations, questions,markingandotherday-to-daymethods.We of gettingintotheirfirstchoicesecondaryschool. We are very grammar schools. Ahighpercentage ofourJunior6leavers earn awarded places inrecent years atKing’s High School,TheKingsley and pastoralcare, almosteveryoneofourpupilsachievedthisaim. year progress basedontheirindividualstartingpoints.Byregularly see where athirstforknowledge,creative mindanddedicationto Vinci merit–atCrackley,Vinci thisisintheformofacreativity, practice secondary schoolfortheirchild. successful atthis.Overthepastyear, duetoourexcellentteaching scholarships from theirsecondary schools. weekly assemblies. who mightneedextrahelporacceleratingtothenextlevel. monitoring andtrackingtheirprogress, wecanquicklyspotchildren number ofscholarshipswere awarded. ThemajorityofourJunior6 Our beliefisthatbyteachingthechildren inalively, interactivestyle Our aimistoworkwithparents togiveyourchildthebestchance School, KingHenry VIII,Warwick School, Bablake,Solihullandlocal In thisway, wecanencouragethechildren toextendtheirpotential pursue new learning cantakethem! pursue newlearning practice andcreativity intheworkthatpupilsproduce. Whenthe teachers seeevidence,theywillaward thestudentaJuniorda for asubject,thechildispresented withanenamelbadgebythe they will enjoy their learning andmake sustainedprogress.they willenjoytheirlearning pupils dogoontoPrincethorpeCollege, butchildren havealsobeen Headmaster inassembly. PupilswhoconsistentlyperformatJunior During theirtimeatCrackleyHall,children are continuallyassessed Many ofthepupilshadmultipleoffers tochoosefrom andahigh learning isnotjustsomethingthathappenstothembutactually learning beyond a‘notional’limitandhelpthemtoseethatknowledge know thatchildren developatdifferent rates andlooktoseeyear-on- both formally, through testsandassessments,informally, through

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Departmental Information

Art Computing At Crackley Hall art forms an important and integral part of the Computing is a firm pupil favourite and flourishing at our school.e W curriculum. We believe art education stimulates creativity and have state of the art facilities throughout the school, which provide imagination whilst giving the child unique opportunities to develop our children with the best possible opportunities to facilitate their intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially. It provides all learning. Computing isn’t just a subject, it is a skill for life! children with the opportunity to express themselves and to develop Children at Little Crackers Nursery are given plenty of opportunity their understanding of, and respond to the world around them. Art is to get to grips with computing through all areas of the Foundation taught as an individual subject as well as incorporated in many other Stage Curriculum and have access to PCs, iPads and programmable curriculum lessons to provide a purposeful context and further enrich toys. We have interactive whiteboards and PCs in all our classrooms pupils’ learning. Below you will find an overview of what your child will and in addition to our Computing suite, iPads are available for use to be expected to learn in each of the Key Stages. support learning.

Key Stage 1 Internet safety is paramount at Crackley Hall and we have a very In Key Stage 1 the children learn to use a range of different materials secure internet filtering system, which prevents little eyes seeing creatively to design and create their works of art. They draw, paint unsuitable sites! and sculpt materials such as clay to develop techniques in using Children throughout the school are introduced to coding and colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space. They also learn programming across a range of resources including iPads. Children about the work of a range of artists, craft makers and designers. By in Key Stage 2 learn about QR codes and Aurasma systems are the end of Key Stage 1, children have become accustomed to using used to link photos and ideas, bringing work to life. The children are a sketchbook to record ideas and observations. taught to use a range of regularly updated commercial packages, where they produce word processed documents, spreadsheets, Key Stage 2 presentations and posters - the list is endless. By the time they leave In Key Stage 2 the children are taught by subject specialist teachers Crackley Hall they are well prepared with computing skills to start and learn to improve their mastery of art and design by learning them off in their Senior Schools. specific drawing, painting and sculpture techniques. They experience Our computing plans are in line with the 2015 National Curriculum using a wider range of materials, including textiles, lino printing, and we strive to be innovative and creative. mosaic tiling, glass painting and felting. Children regularly record their observations and ideas in their sketchbooks and use them to review and evaluate improvements. They continue to learn about great artists, both past and present, and to openly discuss how this influences their work.

Artist in residence days, workshops and trips to local art galleries further enrich the art curriculum at Crackley Hall, and we offer a wide range of extra-curricular art clubs throughout the year including; silk painting, Fimo modelling, sewing, painting and summer crafts.

CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL & 26 LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY Information Booklet mechanisms used. Museum inStratford-upon-Avon withJunior2tolookathowthingsworkandthe Educational visitsare alsocarriedoutwhere appropriate, suchasvisitingtheMAD • • • These are taughtthrough; • • • • which are broken downinto; Over theyearspupilsdeveloptheirskillsthrough appropriate topics environmental issues,functionandindustrialpractices. They combinepracticalskillswiththeunderstandingofaesthetics,socialand respond tothembydevelopingarangeofideasandmakingsuitableproducts. and membersofateam.Theylookforneeds,wantsopportunities opportunities tobecomeautonomousandcreative problem solvers,asindividuals to participateintomorrow’s rapidlychanging technologies.Theyare giventhe to givethepupilsskillsthinkimaginativelyandcreatively toprepare them and UnderstandingoftheWorld. TheaimofteachingDesignandTechnology is their skillsthrough boththeCreative area andthrough oflearning theirKnowledge theFoundationStagechildren startdeveloping Junior 2to6.Within Design andTechnology asadiscreet lesson, istaughtatCrackleyHallfrom Design andTechnology and textilestoproduce arangeofproducts. Design andmakeassignmentsusingarangeofmaterials,includingfood, and knowledge, Focused practicaltasksthatdeveloparangeoftechniques,skills,processes Investigating andevaluatingarangeoffamiliarproducts, Knowledge andunderstandingofmaterialscomponents. Evaluating processes andproducts, products, Working withtools,equipment,materialsandcomponentstomakequality Developing, planningandcommunicatingideas, in lateryears. techniques andabilitiesthatcanbeputtogooduse allowing eachchildtoblossomandmaster performance skillsandbuildsconfidencelevels, The weeklydramalessonforeachclassenhances Centre inLeamingtonSpa. events andtheendofyearproduction attheSpa Christmas andEasterperformances,community performing artsopportunitiessuchasassemblies, and thechildren are showcasedinnumerous We prepare formanyeventsintheschoolcalendar pupils fortermlylocaldramafestivals. Communication andDramaexamswealsoenter 1 toJunior6,hasanannualsessionofLAMDA performance techniques.Eachgroup, from Junior speaking, improvisation skills,publicspeaking,and The children are instructedintheartofchoral Drama Information Booklet Information 27LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL &

English Forest School English is a vital way of communicating in school, public life and What are Forest Schools? internationally. In studying English, pupils develop skills in Speaking The philosophy of Forest Schools is to encourage and inspire individuals and Listening, Reading and Writing. It enables them to express of any age through positive outdoor experiences. themselves creatively and imaginatively and to communicate with others effectively. Pupils learn to become enthusiastic and critical By participating in engaging, motivating and achievable tasks and readers of stories, poetry and drama as well as non-fiction and media activities in a woodland environment each pupil has an opportunity to texts. develop intrinsic motivation, as well as sound emotional and social skills. These, through self-awareness, can be developed to reach personal The study of English helps pupils understand how language works by potential. looking at its patterns, structures and origins. Using this knowledge, pupils can choose and adapt what they say and write in different Forest Schools aim to develop: situations. • Self-awareness • Good social communication We aim to help children to develop a love for the English language; • Self-regulation skills through the spoken and written word, by providing a literacy ‘rich’ • Intrinsic motivation • Independence environment. We recognise that English is a core subject within the • A positive mental attitude, National Curriculum and a prerequisite for educational and social • Empathy self-esteem and confidence progress.

At Crackley Hall, we strive for an integrated approach to literacy Forest School at Crackley Hall where we aim to instil a love of speaking and listening, reading At Crackley Hall, Forest School sessions involve many things and we and writing. Pupils develop their understanding that writing is both aim to have a period of at least an hour of uninterrupted Forest School essential to thinking and learning and is enjoyable in its own right. for participating classes with our dedicated Forest School practitioner.

Key Stage 1 The children are free to choose amongst many activities; some will have been introduced by the leader, for example bug hunting, mud painting, Pupils learn to speak confidently and listen to what others have collecting, counting. Many are child-initiated and these are as varied to say. They begin to read and write independently and with as the children and participants involved and often draw on recent enthusiasm. They use language to explore their own experiences and learning experiences; some examples include building fairy houses, imaginary worlds. making stone age tools and pictures (Junior 1 having recently learned about prehistoric man) and almost always some children choose shelter Key Stage 2 building. Pupils learn how to speak in a range of contexts, adapting what they say and how they say it to the purpose and the audience. Over time, children participating in Forest School sessions can experience an increase in their self-belief, ability to work cooperatively They learn how to respond appropriately to others. They increase with others, confidence, learning capacity, enthusiasm, communication their ability to read challenging and lengthy texts, analysing and and problem-solving skills and emotional well-being. discussing them with others. Writing is developed as they learn the main rules and conventions of written English and understand the Forest School at Crackley has been running since 2016 and class process of planning, drafting and editing. teachers are recognising the short term benefits. Children are more focused and ready to learn when they return to the classroom and more willing to collaborate on projects with others. Longer term benefits are being seen as higher self-esteem and willing to initiate something they would otherwise be reluctant to try. CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL & 28 LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY Information Booklet including learning anotherlanguageassoonpossible. including learning understanding soeasilythatitisimportant forustoexposethemnewideas, is hugelyadvantageous.Young children absorbnewskills,knowledgeand For ourchildrenFrench tohavetheopportunitylearn from soyounganage buy theirfoodforlunch.Nochildfrom CrackleyHallhasgonewithoutlunchsofar! French tofindtheirwayaround, tocommunicatewithpeopleand,mostimportantly, to knowledge thattheyhaveacquired overtheirtimeatCrackleyHall.Theymustuse of Junior6.Thechildren haveanopportunitytousetheskills,understandingand The mostexcitingaspectoftheFrench experienceistheFrench tripinthesummer stead astheygrow towards adulthood. animportantskillandgained knowledgethatwillstandthemingood have learned confidence andbeexcitedaboutbeingabletocommunicateinanotherlanguage, use dictionariesandglossarieseffectively. Mostofalltheyshouldhavegainedin write simplesentences.Theyshouldunderstandbasicgrammarandbe ableto passages orinstructionsinFrench, totakepartinsimpleconversationsand By theendofJunior6children shouldbeabletolistenandunderstandshort where appropriate. differentiated across alltheyearsinorder todevelopstrengths andsupportchildren songs, dialogueandpracticalactivitiesaswelldirect teaching.Thecurriculumis A rangeofstrategiesisusedtoengagethechildren includingtheuseofICT, role-play, progress through theschool,tohonetheirskillsinbothwrittenandspokenword. understanding ofFrench.tolistenandrespond Theylearn verballyand,asthey The children spendanhouraweekdevelopingtheirknowledge,skillsand Key Stage2 communicate effectivelyinanotherlanguage. structure oflanguage, whichare theessential buildingblockstoenableourchildren to life. Atthisstagethechildren begintodevelopavocabularyandunderstandingofthe aboutFranceincludingculture,During theirlessonstheylearn historyandmodern and identifymeaning.Theybegintounderstandaboutaculture otherthantheirown. respond toaforeign languageandtolistencarefully inorder todiscriminatesounds and theirabilitytospeakunderstandsomebasicFrench words.to Theylearn participate inrole-play todevelopandconsolidatetheirknowledgeofthevocabulary The children have30minutesofFrench aweekwhere theyplaygamesand Key Stage1 are veryproud tobeablespeakFrench. tocount.Thesesessionsare colours, animalsetc.andtheylearn funthechildren Foundation Stagecurriculum.Thechildrentorecognise learn theFrench namesfor to theyoungestofourchildren intheNurserywhere itisintegratedintotheEarlyYears Mrs WhitehurstteachesthesubjecttoNurseryandKeyStage1.We introduce French Our specialistFrench teacher, MrsTatton, teachesthesubjectforKeyStage2,and French knowledge oftheirculture, religions andcustoms. when someofourparents comeintoshare their have an‘IndianExperience’duringthesummerterm physical andhumanfeatures ofthearea; Junior4 summer termafterinvestigatingroutes, and journeys Franceinthe example: Junior6traveltoNorthern visits andtalksare organisedwhere appropriate. For meetings withothersubjectspecialists.Educational subjects aspossiblethrough thorough planning Cross-curricular linksare madewithasmany the environment. their rightsandresponsibilities tootherpeopleand about theirownplaceintheworld,values,and nations rely oneach other. Itcaninspire themtothink societies andcultures. Ithelpsthemrealise how pupils studygeography, theyencounterdifferent environment andsustainabledevelopment.Asour understanding andresolving issuesaboutthe Geography isafocuswithinthecurriculumfor classroom. and problem-solving skillsbothinsideandoutsidethe understanding ofmaps,andarangeinvestigative places andenvironments throughout theworld,an different perspectives.Itdevelopsknowledgeof using different scalesofenquirytoviewthemfrom questions aboutthenaturalandhumanworlds, Geography atCrackleyHallprovokes andanswers this area isincludedin oflearning theFoundationStage, 1 through toJunior6.With Geography is taught weekly to each class from Junior Geography the World the . Understanding of of Understanding Information Booklet Information 29LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL &

History Mandarin History is taught at Crackley Hall from Junior 1 to Junior 6. Why do we offer Mandarin at Crackley Hall?

Foundation Stage It provides a unique opportunity for pupils to: With the Foundation Stage, this area of learning is covered by children’s • Prepare for learning a foreign language that Understanding of the World, People and Communities. could help them in the future

The aim of teaching this non-core subject is to provide children with the • Learn more about the Chinese, their place in opportunity to experience a ‘sense of History’, by gaining an understanding of the history and their contribution to the world today past. • Pursue a course which is different and Key Stage 1 intellectually stimulating For Junior 1, family life and homes (from cave dwellers to the first farmers) is • Undertake independent learning through the use taught in order to allow children to begin to understand the passage of time. of website activities and Chinese literature Studying different times and cultures allows the children to develop a sense Mandarin is taught in several of the year groups. of self and where they belong in the world, whilst beginning to understand the importance of identity. Our main emphasis is to give pupils an understanding of the value of learning Mandarin, making the subject Junior 2 also study key events and famous people such as the Fire of London, an enjoyable and stimulating experience, thus moving the Plague, Florence Nightingale and William Shakespeare. Pupils visit Kenilworth them to study the subject further. Castle in their work on castles as fortresses and find out how the English language developed following invasions.

Key Stage 2 Key Stage 2 pupils will study Ancient History from the Egyptians, to topics such as the Tudors, The Aztecs, The Titanic, WWI and WWII. All topics are well resourced with historical documents, visual resources and trips/visits where appropriate.

The curriculum is lively and includes role play, creativity and kinaesthetic teaching. History is linked to other subjects such as Art, English, Design Technology and Geography.

Other objectives are to understand why things happen and the outcome of events. To be able to recall, describe, select and organise historical information. To understand how we know about past events, and to evaluate evidence and artefacts.

Crackley Hall also organises visits to places of historical significance and hosts frequent visits by companies such as Off the Page! which brings fabulous all-day workshops to school to show the children how people would have lived at that particular time in history.

We believe that reinforcing learning through a very visual curriculum can only benefit the children. All classes are differentiated to suit the pupils’ different needs. CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL & 30 LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY Information Booklet range ofmathematicallanguage,diagrams andcharts. contexts. Theydiscussandpresent theirmethodsandreasoning usingawider features ofshapeandspacedeveloptheirmeasuringskillsinarange problem withmentalmethodsbefore usinganyotherapproach. Pupilsexplore to calculatingfluentlywithallfournumberoperations.Theyusuallytry totacklea Pupils usethenumbersystemmore confidently. Theymovefrom counting reliably Key Stage2 their methodsandexplainreasoning whensolvingproblems. environment. Theybegintograspmathematicallanguage,usingittalkabout through practicalactivitywhichbuildsontheirunderstandingofimmediate and usetheseconfidentlyindifferent aboutshapeandspace settings.Theylearn numbers to100andbeyond.Theydeveloparangeofmentalcalculationskills activity, tocount,read, explorationanddiscussion.Theylearn writeandorder Pupils developtheirknowledgeandunderstandingofmathsthrough practical Key Stage1 to thatproblem, or suddenlyseeshiddenconnections. when apupilsolvesproblem forthefirsttime,discoversamore elegantsolution Maths isacreative discipline.Itcanstimulatemomentsofpleasure andwonder pupils tousepreviously skills,strategiesandmethods. learned situations wherever wecananddemonstratebridgesbetweentopicsenabling public decision-making.Thus,weendeavourtorelate ourteachingto‘real-life’ technology, medicine,theeconomy, theenvironment anddevelopment,in Maths isimportantineverydaylife,manyformsofemployment:scienceand and problems. they willbeabletoapplyitacross arangeofcontextsandinunfamiliar precise mathematicalvocabulary. Theywillbeabletoteachitsomeoneelse; show itwithdifferent concrete andpictorial representations andexplainitusing depth ofunderstanding.Children whohavemastered aconceptwillbeableto facilitate adeepunderstandingofmathematicstoallchildren anditleadstoareal ofmathematicsasthisisahighlysuccessfulwayto the teachingandlearning pictorial –abstractapproach (CPA) hasbeenadoptedacross schooltoenable problem-solving skills,andtheabilitytothinkinabstractways.Theconcrete – to understandandchangetheworld.Thesetoolsincludelogicalreasoning, Maths atCrackleyHallaimstoequippupilswithauniquelypowerfulsetoftools and ensures theyachievesuccess. from Junior4to6.Thisprovides themwithworkthatispitchedattheirlevel and atCrackleyHallweteachformathsmastery. Children are placedinabilitysets Maths istaughtbyclassteachersfrom theFoundationStagethrough toJunior6 Mathematics that mightariseinthefuture. and ready tohaveagoatanymusicalexperience children asaresult shouldleavetheschoolconfident only thehigheststandards canbeachieved.The children understandthatthrough workingasateam Music shouldbeamemorableexperienceandthe theatre withanorchestra. enjoyable andthechildren gettoperformatalocal productions attheendofyearare extremely addition tocelebrationassemblies.Ourdrama/music year where children are encouragedtoperformin There are anumberofconcertsthroughout the tuition intheseinstruments. flute andpercussion withover100children receiving choir, andorchestra, aswellgroups forrecorder, There isathrivingchoralgroup, rock group, chamber actively encouragedtobepartofthemanygroups. Music atCrackleyisallinclusiveandchildren are given byateamofvisitingperipateticstaff. take privatelessonsinawidevarietyofinstruments follow. Ifsuccessful,children are thenencouragedto with othersandthisisdevelopedintheyearsthat recorder. toread Theyalsolearn musicandtoplay features. toplaythe InJunior1everychildlearns are taughthowtoassessworkandidentifymusical lot oflisteninginbothkeystagesandthechildren to thesongsandforcompositionwork.There isa instruments andtheseare usedasaccompaniment have awiderangeoftunedanduntunedpercussion of singingandinKeyStage2itisoftenparts.We extra resources are added.There isalwaysplenty As booksinthemselvesare quiterestrictive, many based onthe‘Ten Pieces’Project. ‘Sounds Musical’forKeyStage2.Compositionis on topicsfrom ‘SoundsTopical’ forKeyStage 1and one hourofmusicaweekandthelessonsare based music throughout thewholeschool.Everyclasshas Our specialistmusicteacherMrsOldenteaches Music Information Booklet Information 31LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL &

Physical Education Physical Education is taught throughout the school by a number of Key Stage 2 staff members who are subject specialists. PE contributes to the We develop the pupils’ basic skills in games, improving their principles overall education of pupils by helping them to lead full and varied lives of attack and defence in netball, contact rugby, football, tag rugby and through engaging in purposeful physical activity, developing their skills hockey and start to look at advanced strategies of invasion games. and understanding the importance of team work. It develops physical competence and helps promote physical development in cooperative In the summer we further develop the batting and fielding concepts as well as competitive situations, building resilience and fair play; both and add in bowling through the activities of Kwik cricket, hard-ball essential qualities in a modern world to develop the all-round child. cricket and rounders. Athletics is also taught in the summer term, developing short and long distance running, throwing events such as Crackley Hall is fortunate to have a good range of both outside and shotput as well as jumping techniques to develop skills for long jump indoor facilities which we are looking to enhance considerably in the and high jump. coming years. These include a well-equipped gymnasium, two netball courts and a main field for rugby, football, hockey, rounders, cricket All children are given the opportunity to develop their competitive and athletics. From Nursery up to Junior 6 pupils have the opportunity instinct through fixtures against other schools, plus Midlands and to make the most of these facilities in formal lesson time and co- National level tournaments for selected individuals. Competition is curricular clubs. In addition, our Junior 5 and 6 children have the encouraged at all levels, with a clear focus on fair play, team work and opportunity to use external specialist facilities in order to develop their leadership development. skills and game play in netball and hockey. Our curriculum is varied to Swimming is taught at Abbey Fields for Junior 3 and Junior 4. Pupils enable all children to improve their coordination and play individual and are taught to improve their strokes, stamina and water skills and work team games with confidence and enjoyment. towards swimming awards.

Key Stage 1 Co-curricular Activities We develop and practise sending and receiving skills and introduce Crackley Hall offers a comprehensive range of co-curricular sporting the principles of invasion games through small sided versions of opportunities at lunchtime and after school. This is led by a team of rugby, football, netball and hockey. In the summer we introduce dedicated staff who train and organise fixtures in netball, hockey, basic techniques of running and throwing in athletics, Kwik cricket rugby, football, swimming, cross country, athletics, rounders, triathlon and three-ball rounders. These activities are designed to develop co- and cricket. As well as our own facilities we also use Moorfields and ordination skills and working on the batting and fielding concepts. Warwick University.

In gymnastics they work on basic core strength and floorwork and External coaches further enhance this programme by offering develop these skills onto the apparatus. Working on themes such opportunities in ballet, cricket, chess, dance, Karate and rugby. as travelling, shapes and balance, these ideas are then transferred We have an extensive inter-school fixture list with matches against into routines devised by the children, so encouraging team work, local state and independent schools, which usually take place after independent learning and creativity. school. We also participate in ISA and IAPS tournaments in a variety of sports. CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL & 32 LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY Information Booklet Education asaworkofgoodpractice Catholic EducationService,whichhasbeenhighlightedbytheDepartmentof of ourprogramme istakenfrom theModel Catholic RSEProgramme bythe We willdeliverthisteachingthrough theprismofCatholicRSHE.Theframework wellbeing, healthandrelationships” (DFEStatutoryGuidance). pupils knowledge“thatwillenablethemtomakeinformeddecisionsabouttheir embrace “thechallengesofcreating ahappyandsuccessfuladultlife”bygiving The programme isfullyinclusiveofallpupilsandtheirfamiliesaimsto created chosenandlovedbyGod. with areligious understandingthatourdeepestidentityisasachildofGod- Common Goodandlivinginthewiderworld.Theentire teachingisunderpinned the dangersofsocialmedia,where babiescomefrom, anunderstandingofthe family structures, trustedadults,growing bodies,puberty, periods,lifecycles, wellbeing, strong emotions,privatepartsofthebody, personalrelationships, the programme includesteachingaboutpersonalhealth,physicalandemotional will revisit thesametopicsatanage-appropriate stagethrough theirschoollife, statutory curriculum.Taught withaspiralapproach inwhichpupils tolearning, Education (RHE)forCatholicprimaryschoolswhichembracesandfulfilsthenew Life totheFullisafullyresourced SchemeofWork inRelationshipsandHealth learning. worth, workwellwithothersandbecomeincreasingly responsible fortheirown their community. Through torecognise PSHCE,thepupilslearn theirown across andbeyondthecurriculum,contributingfullytotheirlifeinschool Pupils are encouragedtotakepartinawiderangeofactivitiesandexperiences healthy, independentlivesandtobecomeinformed,active,responsible citizens. pupils theknowledge,skillsandunderstandingtheyneedtoleadconfident, usually bytheclassteacher. Theaimofteachingthisnon-core subjectistogive PSHCE istaughtusingtheLifetoFullprogramme throughout theschool, and CitizenshipEducation Personal, Social,Health,Economic

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Religious Education Religious Education at Crackley Hall is an integral part of school life. Key Stage 2 The Catholic foundations of our school have been deeply embedded The curriculum for Key Stage 2 uses the same scheme and structure by the Sisters of Mercy and carefully nurtured by subsequent as Key Stage 1. The scheme revisits certain topics across the year members of our school family. In November 2019, the Catholic groups, but deepens the pupils’ knowledge and understanding of the Diocesan Inspection Report, recognised the school’s outstanding topics as they mature. links with the community and reported that the standard of pastoral care was very high; staff ensure they know each pupil individually. In both Key Stages there are cross-curricular links with RE and Consequently, pupils feel exceptionally safe and happy at school and English which enable pupils to combine literacy and Religious know what to do if they wish to discuss their wellbeing. Each week, Education to develop thinking skills and the quality of their reflections. pupils take part in Collective Worship. Pupils have the opportunity The curriculum is also enhanced through various activities: ‘Vocations to plan and participate in assemblies to explore the weekly mission. Week’, ‘A Faith Walk’ and also a residential retreat to Alton Castle for We gather together as a family regularly to celebrate the Eucharist Junior 5 pupils each year. In addition, speakers are invited into the in school and the children have a very active role in this through the school to encourage the pupils to recognise their responsibility in the readings, music and offertory. Prayer Corners in each classroom are local and global community. interactive and provide a focal point for class prayer.

We prepare the Catholic children in Junior 3, and new Catholic Multicultural pupils who join Crackley Hall after Junior 3, for the Sacraments of Other world religions are covered through the Diocese Scheme, Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. This takes place during Assemblies, PSHE & Citizenship lessons and cross-curricular links RE lessons so that their peers have a good understanding of these and through other subject areas, i.e. Art, Geography and History. Sacraments and also through First Holy Communion sessions in the A multicultural topic is covered in each year group to help pupils Spring and Summer Term. develop their understanding and respect for other faiths. Pupils visit We have built strong links with our local Parish Priest and the different places of worship and explore a wide range of beliefs. Diocese over the past few years. Pupils altar serve at Mass, both at school and in the parish. Work is also displayed at St Francis of Minnie Vinnies Assisi Church, which helps to build a link between the school and A mini version of the St Vincent de Paul Society was set up in the parish. Pupils are encouraged to join a thriving Mini Vinnies 2015 to help pupils develop their role and responsibility within the group which organises numerous projects each year to respond to community. They organise events to raise funds, increase awareness the needs of others within the school and in the wider community, of different projects and help the whole school become involved. including writing to elderly and housebound parishioners at In addition, they create links with the local community through the Christmas and organising annual skipathons to raise money for those organisation of a variety of events. in need.

Crackley Hall is part of the Diocese Service Level Agreement. The Diocese provides a network of support through access to interactive materials on its website, meetings with other Catholic Schools in the local area, visits from the RE Adviser, CPD courses and curriculum development training.

Key Stage 1 We follow the Diocese Scheme, Learning and Growing as People of God, covering a wide range of topics. From this we have developed a scheme of work as to which topics and attainment levels will be covered throughout the year. Teachers then plan in detail weekly lessons. These are carefully differentiated with a range of learning styles being catered for in each lesson.

Children are spiritually developed through open prayer, meditation and reflection. CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL & 34 LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY Information Booklet assessments andteachercontinuouslymadeduringlessons. Understanding istestedthrough verbalquestioning,onlinetesting,endofunit investigative techniques. Scientific enquiryistaughtthrough allpartsoftheprogrammes ofstudyas • • • • study, theseare: programme ofstudyidentifythefourkeyareas ofsciencethatpupilsneedto work taughtacross theschool.Theknowledge,skillsandunderstandingineach National Curriculumprovides thebasisforplanningprogressive schemesof be taughtinSciencetheFoundationyears,KeyStage1and2.Thenew The newNationalCurriculumprogrammes ofstudysetoutwhatpupilsshould purpose-built andwell-resourced Scienceroom. their amazingdiscoveriesinlessonswhichare oftentaughtinourstate-of-the-art, aboutfamousscientistsand and discussscience-basedissues.Theyalsolearn toquestion technological changeswhichimpactonourwayoflife.Pupilslearn tounderstandhowmajorscientificideascontributethe lessons, pupilslearn explanations through experimentalevidenceandmodelling.Through Science hands-on activitieswherever possible,sincescientificmethodisaboutevaluating to linkdirect practicalexperiencewithideas.Knowledgeisdevelopedthrough phenomena andscientificeventsintheworld.ScienceatCrackleyHalltries Science atalllevelsisdesignedtostimulateandencouragecuriosityabout curricular topicinKeyStage1. timetabled fortwohoursaweekinKeyStage2andisoftentaughtascross- and byclassteachersinKeyStage1,followingthenewNationalCurriculum.Itis the children’s Goals, KnowledgeandUnderstanding strandoftheEarlyLearning the ScienceCo-ordinator. ItistaughtinformallyintheFoundationStageaspartof Science istaughtbyspecialistteachersacross theschool-ledpredominantly by Science Physical processes Materials andtheirproperties Life processes andlivingthings is needed. children are taughttothinkaboutmakingfairtestswheneveracomparison Scientific enquiry(thebasisforallthehands-onexperimentalwork),wher e Information Booklet Information 35LITTLE CRACKERS NURSERY CRACKLEY HALL SCHOOL &

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Key Admissions Dates

Open Days: Thursday 8 October 2020 - 9.00am to 4.00pm (by appointment only)

Tuesday 12 January 2021 - 10.00am to 3.00pm

Nursery and Reception Open Evening Thursday 19 November 2020 - 7.00pm to 8.00pm

Open Morning Saturday 6 March 2021 - 10.30am to 12.30pm

Open Evening Tuesday 11 May 2021 - 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Induction/Moving Up Morning Wednesday 23 June 2021 - 9.00am to 1.00pm

Dates could be subject to change.

Crackley Hall School and Little Crackers Nursery

St Joseph’s Park Kenilworth CV8 2FT

Telephone: 01926 514444 Facsimile: 01926 514455 e-mail: [email protected]

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