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.