Don't forget: COVID-19 is still posing a threat to us all, particularly with the Omicron variant. As only 52% of the population of Radford has had their first vaccination, 44% has had their second vaccination and only 19% has had a booster, we are still being extra careful to prevent infection. If your child has any of the symptoms, please don't bring them to school. Most staff members are double-vaccinated, which reduces the risk to everyone. Our 50th celebrations have started: watch this space for a year's worth of exciting events! And finally, Mellers has been named Primary School of the Year 2021 by Swim England for our commitment to and success in swimming!
PE monitoring: I spoke with Mr Nottingham about PE across the whole school. He told me that a new skills based curriculum that focusses on skills that can be applied to a range of sports has been introduced. There are two specialist PE teachers. Nathen Walters for KS1 and KS2 and Emma Leake in early … Continue reading Teeny Reid, 15.12.21
As part of the governor monitoring week, I met with five subject leaders. We discussed the development of each curriculum area, the progress of the children and considered strengths and areas for development. Art During our meeting on 30th November, Miss Bird, subject lead for art, explained that her main focus for the year is … Continue reading Sue Blakeway, Vice Chair of Governors, 6.12.21
KS1 monitoring As part of Governors’ monitoring week, Mrs Martin and I met to catch up on the great work in Key Stage 1 (KS1). She explained the hard work that the teachers had put in to reduce the impact of COVID on children’s learning. The KS1 staff are supporting children to catch up and … Continue reading Carol McCrone, Vice Chair of Governors, 6.12.21
I met with Mrs Buttress this morning, who is an Assistant Headteacher and Lead Teacher for English. Our conversation focused on the work the school is doing to help the children improve their spelling and writing, both of which have emerged as areas requiring development in our recent monitoring activities. There was a learning walk … Continue reading Lesley Lyon, Chair of Governors, 6.12.21
During the week commencing 5th July I met with Subject Leads to discuss the progress made in five subject areas. Each meeting took place on Teams, the discussions were positive and productive and staff were able to share the children’s work. In all subjects, staff and children have worked exceptionally hard during challenging times. Children … Continue reading 29.7.21 Sue Blakeway, Vice Chair of Governors
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