WELCOME MILL FIELD PRIMARY ACADEMY AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THE WHITE ROSE ACADEMIES TRUST WELCOMES MILL FIELD PRIMARY ACADEMY
ON 1 DECEMBER 2020, MILL FIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL FORMALLY JOINED THE WHITE ROSE ACADEMIES TRUST AS A SPONSORED ACADEMY.
Mill Field is the first primary school to join our family and we are working with the school on its journey to becoming a provider of world class levels of education. Our plans include:
• Implementing a curriculum that is exciting for children and helps them to develop the character that enables them to cooperate, collaborate and to develop the skills to become model citizens of the future. • Improving the quality of teaching so that every child, in every classroom, enjoys their learning and can make great progress. • Developing provision for those students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, ensuring every child receives targeted support. • Improving the experience for all children and ensuring that they enjoy school, feel safe and attend well.
2 Mill Field Primary Academy MEET OUR PRINCIPAL MISS RHODES
Hello, my name is Miss Rhodes and I joined Mill Field Primary Academy as Principal in January 2021.
Simply turn off Potternewton Lane, and you will find our wonderful school, with its lush green spaces and a whole world of possibilities.
My previous role was as Head of School at Bowling Park Primary School in Bradford, where my dedicated team and I transformed the school to be in the top 2% of schools nationally for progress.
I’m extremely excited to take Mill Field on its own journey of transformation, which includes site renovations, an engaging new curriculum, developing outstanding teachers and a new rebrand to be launched in September 2021.
If I have not met you already, then I hope to meet you very soon, whether that is at one of our community events or for a discussion about your child’s education. I am delighted that as a member of our community you are on this special journey with us.
Miss Rhodes Principal
Welcome Brochure 3 OUR JOURNEY OF TRANSFORMATION MILL FIELD PRIMARY ACADEMY
Here at Mill Field Primary Academy we are embarking on a journey, not only to transform children’s lives, but to help benefit parents, carers and the local community.
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, we are already making huge progress. Here is a brief overview of what we have been focusing on since joining the White Rose Academies Trust:
IMPROVED BUILDING AND FACILITIES The Trust has enabled us to apply for a significant government grant to improve our building and help us create an outstanding learning environment. This includes significant improvements to the structure of our main building. We are also working on improving our outdoor spaces with a new running track and a new car park.
We now have a Community Hub inside school which is available for use by local groups and organisations.
4 Mill Field Primary Academy TRAINING AND DEVELOPING OUR STAFF As a key member of the White Rose Academies Trust and Luminate Education Group, we can also benefit from the skills of specialist teachers and leaders that make up the 450 staff at the Trust. We have a well-established and varied package, which is driven by the latest educational research and open to all staff at any career stage. Colleagues train with us, grow with us and progress with us.
A NEW CHAPTER FOR OUR SCHOOL The Central Trust team have been consulting with staff, students, parents/carers, and governing representatives to help develop a full rebrand for our school. This includes a new name, a new logo and new uniforms for all pupils, which will be provided by the Trust free of charge.
Welcome Brochure 5 ETHOS AND VALUES
We enable children to believe they can aspire to great heights and BELIEVE achieve remarkable success.
We belong to a community where all members are accepted for who BELONG they are.
We deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum that ensures children will BECOME become model citizens of the future.
CURRICULUM INTENT The curriculum at Mill Field has been designed to make the connections in children’s learning, which will enable all pupils to make informed choices about their future ambitions and goals. By carefully mapping and sequencing the knowledge that is taught, pupils will be able to make the progress needed to be ready for the next stage in their education.
Through our curriculum we will foster a love of reading in all pupils through access to high quality age-appropriate books. Each curriculum unit is rooted in these books and all learning opportunities are planned from these books. Children will leave Year 6 as avid, fluent, independent readers.
Next year, we will introduce our Global Curriculum, which will prepare pupils for the realities of the real world. It will teach them skills such as resolving conflict, regulating emotions, improving self-esteem, and handling finances. It will also give the children opportunities to work together to look more deeply into issues that affect their lives locally, nationally and globally.
6 Mill Field Primary Academy EARLY YEARS PLACES AVAILABLE NOW!
Many children join us in Reception, however, we also have spaces for up to 26 children in our specialist nursery provision.
We provide an education which enables students to Believe in themselves, develop a sense of Belonging in the world and Become more than what they ever thought was possible.
We strive to create a warm, family feel, and our approach of learning through play ensures that children are able to develop their skills and their confidence through first- hand experiences, while also thoroughly enjoying their time at school.
We love stories and reading books, and you will find many bookshelves around our school. We also love learning by being active within the natural environments that surround our wonderful school, such as our on-site Forest School. SCAN ME! If you would like to visit our wonderful school call us 0113 262 0021 or email office@ mfprimary.com or you can watch a short video here to learn more...
MISS ADDYMAN Early Years Leader
Welcome Brochure 7 WRAP-AROUND CARE It is proven that good quality wrap-around childcare has a positive impact on children’s outcomes. This is why we have developed our wrap-around care provision.
BREAKFAST CLUB Our Breakfast Club enables you to drop off your child early in the morning. The club starts at 7.30am, providing affordable, trusted childcare with free cereal and toast, plus a range of activites before children start their learning for the day.
This means that you can be reassured that your child is safe and having the best start to their day.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB The After School Club gives you and your child some greater flexibility, especially around a busy work schedule. Children who join in with the After School Club can go straight from their classroom at 3.10pm and stay until 6pm. We host a variety of events and activities including themed weekly events. We also take any opportunity to enjoy our wonderful school grounds.
SCAN ME! It is £5 a session for the After School Club, with discounts for family groups. There are also opportunities to receive up to 30 hours free, funded by the government.
8 Mill Field Primary Academy OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES
AS WE MAKE WAY ON OUR TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY, WE WANT OUR SCHOOL TO BE A PLACE THAT IS OPEN AND WELCOMING TO OUR COMMUNITY.
HIRING OUR FACILITIES If you are looking for a venue for your next meeting, workshop, parent & toddler group or event, then our school could be the perfect place for you. We can offer a wide range of rooms and outdoor spaces in our newly renovated facilities, all at very reasonable costs. To find out more please get in touch: • Tel: 0113 262 002 @MFPrimaryLeeds • Email: [email protected]
EVENTS AND VISITING OUR SCHOOL As we begin to return to a sense of normality, we will gradually be promoting more opportunities for members of the community to visit our school. We are sure you will be excited to see our gradually developing spaces including our sensory garden and community hub. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to find out about our upcoming Mill Field Primary events. Academy
Welcome Brochure 9 OUR EXCITING REBRAND A NEW NAME, NEW UNIFORMS AND A NEW LOGO
Thank you to everyone who took part in the consultation to find a new name for our school. The unveiling of our new name and logo design will take place on the 19th July.
LOOK UP TO THE SKY ON 19TH JULY - 1:45PM
Keep your eyes open and upwards at 1.45pm on Monday 19th July because we will be revealing our new school name at a special event with our children and staff. We consulted with staff, students, parents and governors – and there was a standout winner, so we cannot wait to announce this!
SEPTEMBER – LAUNCH OF OUR NEW SCHOOL On the 8th September, from 11:00am until 1:00pm, we will be launching our full new rebrand with a special celebration event. Further information will follow soon.
NO NEED TO WORRY ABOUT THE EXPENSE OF UNIFORM CHANGES We are delighted to confirm that on 8th September 2021 the Trust will provide every pupil with two of each branded uniform item, free of charge.
10 Mill Field Primary Academy WHAT IS A ? MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST? A multi-academy trust (MAT) is a single body established to undertake a strategic alliance to improve and maintain high educational standards across a number of schools.
A group of schools form a single MAT, which has overarching responsibility for their governance. The MAT is accountable for the performance of each academy within the group, although each academy can still have their own governing body that operates subject to delegation of power from the MAT.
When a school makes the transition to becoming a sponsored academy and joins a MAT, it benefits from that MAT’s expertise, resources and leadership.
Welcome Brochure 11 ABOUT THE WHITE ROSE ACADEMIES TRUST The White Rose Academies Trust is a local multi-academy trust in Leeds dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Each academy is at the heart of the communities it serves and is committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of its students.
Following a rapid improvement programme across our secondary academies: Leeds City Academy, Leeds East Academy and Leeds West Academy, the young people within the Trust are now benefiting from a greatly enhanced education.
The Trust employs over 450 outstanding professionals who are committed to unlocking the potential of the next generation. The White Rose Academies Trust is a member of Luminate Education Group, the largest education provider in Yorkshire.
When a school joins the White Rose Academies Trust, we work closely with all members of its community - staff, students, parents, local people - to understand that school’s individual needs. This is to ensure that we are providing everything we can to serve the local community.
Although we see ourselves together as a family, we love the fact that each of our academies has its own identity and unique community. This is a fundamental facet of our community-focused philosophy, and it informs some of the many benefits that we bring to each academy.
This includes the opportunity for new members of the Trust to meet, collaborate, and learn from other members of the Trust and Luminate Education Group,
12 Mill Field Primary Academy one of the largest education providers in Yorkshire. There are opportunities for all staff, teaching and non-teaching, to meet staff from other academies and organisations within the Group to learn from peers, share ideas, and develop their practice. Students can benefit from visits to other academies and colleges for special days that enable them to develop new skills and raise their ambitions.
Our Trust also has a dedicated School Improvement Team, which includes a broad range of expertise in developing rapid improvement programmes that continue to achieve exceptional results.
The White Rose Academies Trust is a member of Luminate Education group. The group includes Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College and Leeds Conservatoire. With over 30,000 students and over 3000 staff, the membership provides access to a wide range of skills and experience, whilst also offering our young people the opportunity to study within the group from Early Years all the way through to university level.
There are many more benefits and opportunities available from being a part of the White Rose Academies Trust, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. Our Trust is constantly developing and improving, and we are excited for Mill Field Primary Academy to join us on this journey.
“Our ambition is excellence. Every child, every teacher, everyone; outstanding.”
Welcome Brochure 13 WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A MEMBER OF THE WHITE ROSE ACADEMIES TRUST?
It was a significant milestone in our Trust’s history when Mill Field Primary Academy joined in late 2020. This is the first primary school to join our family and we are excited to take it on its own journey of transformation, which is something that we have successfully implemented at our three secondary academies. You can read more about these journeys over the next few pages.
While each school’s journey of transformation is unique, all are guided by the belief that the education we deliver regenerates our communities and transforms lives. We hope that as you get to learn more about our Trust, you will see that this philosophy informs almost everything we do.
CHRISTIAN WILCOCKS Trust Executive Principal
14 Mill Field Primary Academy “OUTSTANDING” FOR LEADERSHIP, LEEDS CITY ACADEMY Our academy has enjoyed an impressive period of transformation over the last few years. We have secured many improvements to our facilities, recruited a wide variety of talented professionals, and seen more students joining our academy than ever before.
One of the biggest milestones was receiving a ‘Good’ judgement in our last OFSTED inspection, while also securing an ‘Outstanding’ judgement for Leadership and Management.
We are walking distance from Mill Field Primary Academy and excited to develop a close partnership, which includes sharing curriculum expertise and developing a bespoke transition package from Year 6 to Year 7. I’m proud to be part of the Trust and the academy: it is a unique and truly inspirational place to learn and work, enhanced by our wonderful students who come from a diverse range of cultures, heritage and experiences.
RICHARD CHATTOE Principal of Leeds City Academy
“The school’s culture is now inclusive and aspirational. Pupils develop the resilience needed to rise to the challenges set by staff. The school has been transformed and its overall effectiveness improved.”
- Ofsted, May 2019
Welcome Brochure 15 “SCHOOL OF THE YEAR” LEEDS EAST ACADEMY
Our academy serves the community of Seacroft, which is one of the most deprived areas in the country. Having worked within the area for most of my career, I have always believed that with the right support and opportunities we can raise students’ aspirations and empower them to make a difference.
The White Rose Academies Trust is ambitious and proved that being this way can pay off as our academy was judged as ‘Good’ in all areas of the OFSTED framework in our last inspection.
The Trust’s focus on serving its communities, ensures our academy has the support, resources and expertise to tackle the challenges our community face so they can excel.
Our students and staff are deeply passionate about working with members of our community to make transformative changes. It is this dedication that led our academy to win ‘School of the Year’ at the recent UK Parliament Awards.
SARAH CARRIE Principal of Leeds East Academy
“Leaders have put in place an effective programme for pupils’ personal development and welfare. Pupils talk enthusiastically about how the school keeps them safe and prepares them for life after school.”
- Ofsted, April 2019
16 Mill Field Primary Academy A FIRST CHOICE FOR STUDENTS LEEDS WEST ACADEMY Leeds West Academy serves the community of Rodley and is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and Performing Arts specialism. Ever since we joined the Trust in 2014, we have seen a wide range of rapid improvements that have transformed our academy community and inspired our students to raise their ambitions. This includes developments to our facilities and implementing many research-based teaching approaches to our practice.
These factors, and many more, contributed to our ‘Good’ OFSTED judgement in May 2019. In that same year we also secured the best results in the academy’s history, enabling many students to make their dreams come true.
We are proud of these achievements, but now as we become a first choice for many young people (with over 300 first choice applications made this year) we continue to keep improving and growing, with some exciting plans to expand our facilities.
DAN WHIELDON Principal of Leeds West Academy
“Governors and the multi-academy trust make a strong and influential contribution to the school’s leadership and management. They provide highly effective support and challenge for the principal and senior leaders.” - Ofsted, May 2019
Welcome Brochure 17 With you every step of the way...
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The White Rose Academies Trust is a member of Luminate Education Group
18 Mill Field Primary Academy Higher Education Further Education
Welcome Brochure 19 WATCH OUR WELCOME VIDEO SCAN ME!
Or go to www.millfield.leeds.sch.uk/this-is-mill-field
WANT TO KNOW MORE? Should you wish to arrange a meeting or a telephone call to discuss any of these developments, please contact the academy on 0113 262 0021 or email [email protected].
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