Greenfields Community Primary School in Newcastle upon Tyne achieves the Inclusive School Award with Flagship status.

A Clear Vision for Greenfields Community Primary

The Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and leaders have a clear vision for Greenfields Community Primary School and communicate their desire for every pupil to succeed effectively and well.  Staff and Governors understand the important role that the school plays within the local community.  They work with subject leaders in a supportive way as well as holding them to account.  Staff feel very well supported by their managers.  Their wellbeing is taken into consideration at all times and leaders take action to ensure workload is manageable.  Governance is also very strong.  Leaders provide staff with many additional training opportunities so they can gain recognised qualifications and keep up to date with current teaching methods and practices. 

Leaders prioritise reading.  Pupils learn to read well through the consistent and effective approach to the teaching of phonics.  Staff are well trained and have the skills they need to teach early reading successfully.  Pupils read books that are closely matched to the sounds they know.  Careful assessment means that pupils at risk of falling behind are quickly identified and helped to catch up.  

Engagement with parents is a key strength of the school.  Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.  They feel listened to and supported and know that their children do well.  Parents are valued as part of the school community and are regularly invited into the school.  These visits start in the early years.  Parents get to see how their children are learning and are encouraged to join in.  Communication is strong via newsletters, Seesaw, twitter, email and year group messaging.  

There is a strong sense of community, the school is used by the local Church and a variety of community groups.  Children go singing in care homes in the local area and outside, raising the profile of the school. 

Extremely Happy School

Children respond very well to staff expectations.  Children learn about the importance of seeking out answers, following dreams, confronting their fears and becoming the explorer of tomorrow.  They also learn to maintain attention and to be resilient in their learning. 

This is an extremely happy school where pupils enjoy their learning and want to achieve well.  They speak highly of the changes made over this year, especially the introduction of the new library, Year 6 buddies helping the younger children, presenting at the Common Room Newcastle on reducing energy, visiting Kielder Observatory, extra- curricular activities and enriching experiences children are offered.  Every term each class visits the local library and in star achievers assembly, children are chosen to pick a book and the school buys it for the child.

Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can access all curriculum subjects.  Pupils with SEND have their needs identified quickly and accurately.  They are supported effectively by well-informed teachers and teaching assistants.  Children at Greenfields know that staff care for and respect them.  This is an inclusive school where all pupils, including those with SEND learn alongside each other. 

Dedicated Team of Staff

Leaders have developed clear expectations and policies around behaviour.  These are understood and followed by teachers and pupils.  Those pupils who need specific help to manage their behaviour receive effective support from a dedicated pastoral team.

Our Assessor said it was an absolute pleasure to meet such a dedicated team of staff and polite, caring children.  Greenfields Community Primary School  continues to move from strength to strength in terms of its superb inclusive practice.  

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