Birley Spa Primary Academy shows marked improvement in latest Ofsted inspection
We are celebrating improvements recognised by Ofsted following a recent inspection. The academy has been on a journey of improvement with four out of five categories moving from requires improvement to good. Inspectors praised the school as a ‘positive and supportive place to learn.’
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Birley Spa Top 10 – see why our children think we are us the best school in the country!
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Reading with parents day
Thank you so much to everyone who came to share a story with your child. Can’t wait to see you at the next event after the holidays!
Autumn 2023 Parental Engagement Opportunities
| Meet the Teacher | Monday 18th September (3:10-3:25pm) Thursday 21st September (3:10-3:25pm) |
| Parents reading with their children | Monday 25th September (2:30-3pm) Thursday 23rd November (2:30-3pm) |
| Parents’ “let’s try” Phonics session | Tuesday 3rd October (8:50-9:20am) Monday 11th December (8:50-9:20am) |
| Curriculum afternoon for parents | Friday 20th October – Science experiments (2-3pm) Wednesday 6th December – parents experience RE with the children (2-3pm) |
| Parents’ Evening | Tuesday 7th November (3:30-6pm) Thursday 9th November (3:30-5:30pm) |
| Christmas Fayre | Thursday 14th December (2-4pm) |
| Christmas Concerts | EYFS December 20th (9:30am and 1:30pm) |
| Christmas Concerts | KS1 19th December (2pm) 20th December (5:30pm) 21st December (9:15am) |
| Christmas Concerts | KS2 19th December (9:15am) 21st December (2pm and 5:30pm) |
| Christmas Crafts with Parents | Friday 22nd December (2pm) |
What’s on?
| 17th March | Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea (2pm & 3:10pm) |
| 20th March | Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea (2pm & 3:10pm) |
| 21st March | Y2 SATS Meeting |
| 23rd March | Easter Fayre |
| 27th March | Meet the Teacher – New Topics |
| 28th & 30th March | Parents’ Evening |
| 31st March | Easter Service at Spa View Church |
| 3rd – 14th April | Easter Holidays – School Closed |
| 17th April | Inset Day – School Closed |
| 1st May | Bank Holiday – School Closed |
| 8th May | Bank Holiday – School Closed |
| 9th May – 12th May | SATS Week – Y6 |
| 15th – 19th May | SATS Week – Y2 |
| 29th May – 2nd June | Half Term – School Closed |
| 5th June | Inset Day – School Closed |
| 9th June | Y6 Crucial Crew Visit |
| 12th – 18th June | Phonics Assessment Week |
| 16th June | Father’s Day Celebrations (2pm & 3:10pm) |
| 19th June | Father’s Day Celebrations (2pm & 3:10pm) |
| 3rd July | Enterprise Week |
| 7th July | Y3-6 Halle Orchestra |
| 11th July | Sports Day – Y1&2 (morning) Sports Day – Y3&4 (afternoon) |
| 12th July | Sports Day – EYFS |
| 13th July | Sports Day – Y5&6 (afternoon) |
| 14th July | End of Year reports go home |
| 17th July | Summer Fayre |
| 21st July | Last day and Whole School Family Picnic |
Winter Guide – Sheffield Parenting Partnership’s offer of support to parents
Spring Term Parental Workshops:
| Date | Where | Parent Workshop | Who | Synopsis |
| Monday 9th January 2:30pm | Hall | Calming bedtime routines | All | Practical calming strategies to ensure children (and adults!) get into good, healthy habits before bed. |
| Tuesday 10th January 3:15pm | Crucible Class | Phonics | Year 3 and 4 | Practical resources and strategies to support your child with phonics. |
| Tuesday 24th January 2:30pm | Hall | Showbie | Year 1 to 6 | How to make the most out of our home/school communication app. |
| Wednesday 25th January 8:30 – 9:30am | Hall | Online safety | All | LEAD IT working with parents to lock down devices with parental controls. |
Our pupil voice groups were involved in a regional meeting where they discussed global issues threatening the planet. They also participated in several activities exploring how media can play a huge part in raising awareness, educating the public to help them see how they can get involved and help save the planet from further damage. Children were asked to explore how these global issues, and highlight how they impact on their local communities.
They were asked to choose a topic, and create a ‘call to action’ video to promote action in schools.
The videos and photos are below:
Consultation on the Closure of the Intergrated Resource Provision