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Happy children who are engaged in learning and always strive to be the best;
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Friendly, welcoming and proactive staff;
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Regular meetings and workshops for parents to discover and learn how they can best support their child’s learning;
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Rigorous and robust systems to track pupil progress that ensure no child is allowed to fall behind and that our most able pupils are stretched and challenged;
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A meaningful commitment to safeguarding all children within our academy;
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Strong links with outstanding academies and independent schools within United Learning;
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Continuous professional development for all staff to drive forward effective and inspiring teaching and learning;
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Adaptable and reflective practice to bring out ‘the best in everyone’;
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Effective communication through Parents’ Forum meetings and weekly newsletters;
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Children represented through the School Council and Play Leaders;
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A commitment to providing a platform for learning outside of our timetable, including after-school clubs, consistent and regular home learning opportunities and first-hand experience, including visits and residential trips;
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Effective links with the local High School with opportunities for visits;
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Effective transition into Nursery and Reception and from class to class;
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An active Parents, Teachers and Friends Association (Friends of Silverdale).