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The community and the curriculum
Throughout the year we encourage visits by people from different professions and organisations, local people and services.
We also take our pupils out of school to visit local churches, amenities and homes for the elderly. This enriches the school curriculum.
Other educational establishments
We welcome young people who wish to spend time with us as part of their training/work experience from universities, colleges and
schools. We have links with the local high schools and colleges, which include staff and pupil involvement within several different
areas of the curriculum. Similarly, we also welcome students as part of their Teacher Training courses.
Home and school links
We feel very strongly that if a child is to learn and work well, we must create a happy and secure environment. It is only within such
an environment that pupils will develop socially, emotionally and academically. Staff work hard to create a friendly atmosphere
within the classrooms and around school, built on strong relationships and trust.
We believe that education is a three-way partnership between child, teacher and parent and to this end we have three open nights
a year (one each term). This gives us the opportunity to talk to parents and discuss their child’s progress and any problem that
may be causing concern. In addition, meetings may be arranged with staff at other times throughout the year.
At the end of the school year parents will receive a written report on their child’s progress. Parents will also receive a written
update at the end of both the Autumn and Spring terms. Parents are encouraged to reply to the child’s report by making
comments on the form that accompanies the report.
We encourage feedback from parents and pupils. We have an active school council and welcome comments via the regular
parental questionnaires.
Inclusion
All children are entitled to a broad and balanced education which enables
them to reach their full potential. On occasion, children may find aspects
of their learning difficult and need additional support to help them to
access the curriculum. Should any concerns arise, class teachers
will discuss matters with parents/carers and then seek support
from the school’s SENCO. Following the implementation of school
interventions, it may be necessary to involve external agencies for
more specialised advice. Some children will have higher level
support through an EHCP (Education Health Care Plan). Parents
are kept fully informed of their child’s progress through regular
review meetings.
Howley Grange has an environment that is accessible to all:
disabled parking; easy access at front and main doors; a care
room; a lift to the upper floor and Evac chairs.