Old Ford demonstrates IT excellence
Pupils at Old Ford Primary have continued to develop excellent video editing and production skills. Videos can be viewed on the Paradigm Trust YouTube channel. Anfal’s video Adventures in Chocolate is definitely worth a look – fingers crossed it doesn’t melt in this hot weather 🙂
Solebay Primary Academy expands with a new nursery
Solebay Primary Academy will welcome children aged between three and four for the first time with the opening of its new nursery in September 2015. The nursery will offer places for 52 young children in the local area.
Replicating the model used in Paradigm Trust’s other schools, Old Ford Primary Academy and Culloden Primary Academy, the nursery will allow the school to expand its intake whilst ensuring its pupils are well-equipped to continue their educational journey when they reach the age of five.
The school day will be the same for the nursery as it is for the school’s older pupils, commencing at 8.55am and ending at 3.30pm. It will consist of activities that will be both led by the teachers and initiated by the children themselves, as part of a model that has been recognised at Paradigm Trust’s other schools as having a significant impact on the children’s attainment and progress in the early years foundation stage.
Amanda Phillips, Executive Principal of Paradigm Trust, said.
“This new nursery is an exciting step for Solebay Primary Academy and will allow us to apply a model that has proven to be highly successful in our other schools. By introducing our pupils to Paradigm Trust’s approach to teaching and learning from an early age, we are putting them in the best possible position to hit the ground running when they reach reception. We look forward to seeing the positive effects of this in years to come.”
How to apply for a nursery place at Solebay
For a full-time nursery place from 1st September 2015, parents/carers are advised to request a nursery application form from a member of the school administration team and are urged to arrange a visit and to attend the planned “Stay and Play” sessions.
Career opportunities within Paradigm Trust
Paradigm Trust is currently recruiting for a primary teacher of the deaf (start September 2015).
Applications are warmly invited from those who feel they have the relevant skills, experience, drive and ambition.
Documentation is provided, below.
Career opportunities within Paradigm Trust
Paradigm Trust is currently recruiting for primary phase class teachers (start September 2015).
Applications are warmly invited from those who feel they have the relevant skills, experience, drive and ambition.
Documentation is provided, below.
Good luck…
…in your end of key stage 2 tests to all Y6 pupils across both Culloden Primary and Old Ford Primary. You have worked tremendously hard throughout the year, and particularly the last few months, and now is the time to enjoy and show off!
Training offer from Paradigm Trust – managing staff performance
Please click here to see materials relating to the above training course, run through the Paradigm Trust teaching school.
Career opportunities within Paradigm Trust
Paradigm Trust is currently recruiting for:
- a teacher of the deaf (to be based at Culloden Primary)
- teaching assistants (to be based at Old Ford Primary)
- teachers (opportunities within each of the trust schools)
Applications are warmly invited from those who feel they have the relevant skills, experience, drive and ambition.
Documentation is provided, below.
CPA – Teacher of the deaf job advert_May15
Interim Principal appointed for Solebay Primary Academy
Janet Baker, previously Assistant Principal at Solebay, has been appointed as Interim Principal. Jeff Martin, interim Chair of Governors at Solebay, and Amanda Phillips, Executive Principal, made the following statement:
One of the most important things that the Directors and Governors are responsible for is ensuring that our Academies have strong, effective leadership. I am delighted to let you know that the Directors have appointed Janet Baker as Interim Principal of Solebay Primary Academy.
Janet will continue to work closely with Amanda and the Solebay Governors as she takes up her new responsibilities.
Paradigm Trust to become new sponsor for Ipswich Academy
Please read our press release, dated 23 March 2015, for more information.
Listen to Amanda Phillips discussing her views on local educational issues
Amanda Phillips, Executive Principal of Paradigm Trust, recently granted an interview to Time 107.5FM.