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Parent and Teacher Association Raising vital funds for our school. We proudly maintain a strong bond with our parents and boast an active and passionate Parent and Teacher Association (PTA). Fundraising is a continuous endeavor for our dedicated PTA, who raise and donate approximately £8,000 to £12,000 per year to our school. They achieve this through a variety of events and sales, which typically include the following throughout the school year: - Annual Christmas fair and raffle - Summer fair - Children's discos - Movie nights - Non-uniform days - Regular cake sales - Pupil-designed Christmas card sales - Affordable second-hand uniform sales - Summer ice lolly sales The funds raised by our fantastic PTA have contributed to numerous projects that benefit our school community. Some of these achievements include: - Upgrade of the Reception class's outdoor area - Installation of new reading corners in classrooms - Contributions towards class trips and other enriching experiences Getting involved with the PTA activities can be a really rewarding experience. Any time you can give however great or small is hugely appreciated and valuable so please get in touch! Parents play a vital role in shaping a successful and blossoming school community. Our dedicated PTA email address is: albournepta@yahoo.co.uk If you are an Albourne parent and you would like to find out more about the PTA, or to join the team, please contact the PTA Chair via the School Office at office@albournecep.co.uk Downloads and links Download our documents for further information. PTA Financial Summary 2022-23 Chair and Treasurer's Report 2022-23 PTA Chair's Report 2021-22 PTA Treasurer's Report 2021-22 PTA Financial Summary 2021-22 PTA Chair's Report 2020-21 PTA Treasurer's Report 2020-21 PTA Financial Summary 2020-21

Key information Here you can find out all the key information about our school, from Admissions information and our latest inspection reports, to funding and policies. Explore Ofsted, SIAMS, School Improvement & 2024 Results 2024 Data Find out more Admissions Download our prospectus, find out our next Open Day dates and read the Admissions information. Find out more Policies Everything you might need to know about our school and how we work. Find out more Safeguarding Find out more Wrap Around Care We offer Wrap Around Care, before and after the school day, in order to support working parents. Our provision includes a Breakfast Club, a range of extra-curricular clubs and an After School club. Find out more British Values Albourne promotes and upholds the British Values of Democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance alongside our Christian Values. Find out more Equality We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils, staff, parents and carers irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age or socio-economic background. Find out more Funding and Finances Find out about our finances, including our Pupil Premium and Sports Premium allocation. Find out more

Hurst Education Trust Albourne is proud to be part of the Hurst Education Trust. HET & Albourne Vision & Values HET & Albourne Curriculum The Hurst Education Trust (HET) is a Multi-Academy Trust set up by Hurstpierpoint College (known as Hurst College) in collaboration with the Diocese of Chichester. It exists to provide a unique offer to local schools in the Mid Sussex area. HET vision and values Academic excellence is the foundation of a Hurst education because we believe it opens doors to the future. Therefore every child at Hurst College, and at a HET School, is challenged and supported along the way in our friendly and warm community. We are ambitious for each of our pupils, and who they can become, and we encourage each pupil to engage and enjoy all aspects of school life. We want our pupils to learn the importance of certain values: a sense of duty, an awareness of right and wrong and a respect for others. We want pupils to be ambitious with a clear sense of purpose, to acquire a balanced view of life and develop into independent, mature individuals. Schools who are part of the Hurst Education Trust receive a high quality education support package focused on the “Good to Outstanding” journey and access to Hurst College’s facilities, including sports and academic provision together with specialist facilities including the theatre, farm and chapel. Importantly, schools retain their individuality, including their name, uniform and curriculum. To find out more, please visit the Hurst Education Trust website. A Message from the CEO With its close partnership with the Diocese of Chichester, the Hurst Education Trust is a Church of England Multi-Academy Trust. As such it is proud of its identity and foundation and this is reflected explicitly and implicitly in its ethos, practices and policies. Central to the work of the Trust and its schools will be the Church of England’s Vision for Education: “Educating for life in all of its fullness.” “I have come so that you may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) Under this umbrella, the Trust and its schools are open, welcoming and inclusive, embracing pupils of all faiths and none, committed to the flourishing of all of its pupils. Diversity will be celebrated and equal opportunities available to all. It is our belief that there are core common values universally recognised across faith boundaries, dignity, compassion, the removal of disadvantage and discrimination, empathy and encouragement which help foster and create a positive school environment in which all individuals can thrive and grow. Tim Manly CEO Hurst Education Trust Details of the Trust can be found on the Hurst Education Trust website www.hurst.education Key documents, including the Trust's annual report and accounts, can be accessed from www.hurst.education/documents The Hurst Education Trust is a Company Limited by Guarantee in England and Wales Registered No. 13807225 The Trust's contact details are: Hurst Education Trust c/o Hurstpierpoint College College Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex, BN6 9JS 01273 836914 Downloads and links Download our documents for further information about our curriculum. Hurst Education Trust Hurst Education Trust - Key documents

Online safety Useful information for parents. At Albourne Church of England Primary School, the children regularly use the internet as part of their learning. In school we regularly remind the children how to stay safe online through ‘e-safety’ activities. At home, children are not always supervised when they are using the internet. This can potentially allow children access to a whole world of information and online communities, some of which may be unsuitable for children to access. Whilst the internet is a wonderful place, we need to make sure that our children are safe and responsible internet users. Tips to keep your children safe online 1. Make sure your children use the internet in a shared area. Talk to your child about what they are doing online and, if possible, make sure that they access the internet in a shared area at home so that you can all share in the great sites that are available online. 2. Talk about what you are happy for your child to do on the internet, and set up ‘ground rules’ for using the internet Make sure that you talk with your child about what you do and do not want them to do on the internet, including who you are happy for them to communicate with using online chat forums etc. 3. Explore e-safety sites Below we have provided useful links to e-safety sites designed for children. They are great fun to explore - browse through these with your children. 4. Be aware that Social Networks have age limits of 13+ Sites such as Facebook, Bebo, Instagram and apps such as Snapchat have a minimum age limit of 13. This means our pupils should NOT be using them. These sites are also not moderated, and can allow your children a means of communication to people that they may not necessarily know. 5. Don’t be afraid to ask! There are always new websites, apps and social networks that the children are using. Try to establish open lines of communication, where you can talk with your child about what they are doing, so that you are aware of how and who they are communicating with. National Online Safety poster (Feb 2022). To download a PDF version, click on the button below. 'Netiquette' poster Further information Below are resources you may find useful to support you in keeping your child safe online. The Albourne Internet Use and E-safety policy can be found on our Policies page. Further resources on bullying can be found on our Wellbeing page. Parental Controls booklet Thinkuknow.co.uk Childnet.com Parentzone.org.uk Vodaphone - Digital Parenting NSPCC - Keeping children safe online Internet Matters - Parental Controls UK Safer Internet Centre BBC Webwise videos Common Sense Media.org Meta (Facebook & Instagram) Safety Center

School Improvement and Performance A snapshot of our school's progress. School Improvement School @ a glance 2024-25 School Development Plan 2023-2024 SEF@ a Glance School Performance Data 2024 KS2 Results & Analysis 2024 EYFS / Phonics Results & Analysis 2024 KS1 Results & Analysis Ofsted, Siams & SIP Reports Ofsted 2016 Siams 2016 Ofsted IDSR Compare School Performance Key information downloads For all key information and school policy documents, please follow the link to our Policies page. Policies

Physical Education... The Albourne Way Creating an enthusiasm for sport at all ages. Curriculum Overviews PE Curriculum PE…The Albourne Way INTENT “A high-quality physical education curriculum inspires all pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sport and other physically-demanding activities. It should provide opportunities for pupils to become physically confident in a way which supports their health and fitness. Opportunities to compete in sport and other activities build character and help to embed values such as fairness and respect.” The National Curriculum Everything we do at Albourne Church of England School is underpinned by our vision, The Albourne Way – living life to the full. Children in our school will achieve highly because our expectations for pupil outcomes are ambitious. ‘PE… The Albourne Way’ delivers fun, engaging, and high-quality lessons which aim to inspire and motivate all children. Our inclusive curriculum ensures that every child, regardless of ability, builds upon their skills and can actively participate and develop a love for movement and healthy living. We aim to raise the profile of PE via our partnership with ‘Mid Sussex Active’ and competing in inter-school competitions that play a vital role in developing our key skills such as teamwork, sportsmanship and resilience. We aim to provide children with greater opportunities to be introduced to, or play, various games and sports. This in turn fosters a culture that provides children with opportunities to display their talents, be reflective individuals, challenge themselves and build a sense of school pride. As a school, we are aware that being physically active plays a crucial role in enhancing mood and mental health, promoting a healthy, active lifestyle and overall emotional wellbeing. IMPLEMENTATION As well as promoting a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and regular physical movement, children are encouraged to try a variety of games and sports – learning, refining and developing skills along the way. We follow ‘The PE Hub’, which provides us with clear and engaging lesson plans and activities, delivering high quality lessons to all children whilst also adhering to the National Curriculum. How is this implemented? Clear plans and activities are provided through our scheme to support teachers Teachers make adaptions where necessary to meet the need of their class Children participate in 2 hours of high quality PE lessons per week Class teachers deliver high quality lessons Years 3 and 6 participate in swimming lessons Children will focus on 2 key games/skills/sports per half term to allow them to build upon their skills and knowledge needed for that particular focus Children are introduced to a variety of games/skills/sports throughout the school year Progression of skills per lesson and as children move through the school Repetition of sports throughout their time at school to allow for children to revisit, refine and develop skills Whole school learning attitude – using transferable skills from sports and PE in the classroom (e.g. teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship) Subject specific vocabulary is used in lessons from knowledge organisers Formative assessments With our inclusive approach to sport and PE, children are invited to attend interschool competitions and festival sporting events within our local area Our approach to PE will allow children to develop their physical health and their mental wellbeing OPAL play at playtimes to promote active play and physical development. Sport leaders in Year 6 to lead playground activities Year 6 lead a ‘Mental Health Day’ for the rest of the school, leading various calming and sporting activities Sports premium is spent on enhancing all children’s experience of sport and PE in school, such as athlete visits and high quality sports equipment A range of afterschool clubs are available for children IMPACT Our curriculum, ‘PE… The Albourne Way’, encourages regular physical activity, which promotes fitness, coordination and overall well-being. Our high quality lessons paired with our vision throughout the school (through OPAL play), provides children with the opportunity to learn and develop key life and social skills such as teamwork, communication and resilience. As well as this, success in these physical activities help to boost morale and mental wellbeing as well as develop a growth mindset. PE overview 2024-2025 Sports Workshops As part of the Hurst Education Trust (HET), our pupils are also able to take part in sports workshops at Hurst College . These have included cricket, netball, multi-sports and swimming. Active Learning We are proud to celebrate being active at Albourne, not only in our PE lessons and break times, but throughout our academic lessons. We use Teach Active, a programme of lesson plans for English and maths, to inspire ‘active learning’ and make sure children have opportunities to move around in their lessons. OPAL Play We have also adopted the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) Primary Programme to keep pupils active throughout their pupils’ break times. Find out more on our OPAL Play page. We also employ a Sports Leader at lunchtimes to facilitate different opportunities for pupils to play different sports. Downloads and links Download our documents for further information about our curriculum. Sports Funding

Music... The Albourne Way Inspiring and educating through music. Whole School Overview 2024-25 Music Development Plan Music… the Albourne Way. Music is an essential part of life; integral in the development of the whole person. We believe that the opportunity to engage in musical experiences is crucial for the development of the whole child. Learning music develops all aspects of a child’s learning, from the physical action of using an instrument to the mathematical skills needed to keep a pulse. Through playing, singing, creating and performing, children will develop confidence, communication, thinking and creative skills and improve their emotional well-being. In addition, as these activities utilise both sides of the brain, it will foster connections which will improve memory and coordination. The skills involved in playing and listening to music will also help learners develop the self-esteem, self-discipline, cooperation, creativity, and self-motivation necessary for success. Through our link with West Sussex Music, every child will have the opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument before leaving school, and all children in KS2 will be offered further peripatetic lessons in a variety of instruments. It is our vision that every child adopts an understanding and love of music which they can carry with them for the rest of their lives. Downloads and links Download our documents for further information about our curriculum. Music overview 2024-2025 Progression of skils in Music

Christian Life Ensuring our school and our lessons are inviting, inclusive and inspirational. Vision & Values Document Collective Worship Collective Worship is an important part of each day at our school. Some days we meet together as a whole school, on others as Key Stages, Houses or individual classes. Each half term we focus on one of our values in particular. Our Collective Worship is inviting, inclusive and inspirational. It includes time to worship through song and prayer, a time for reflection and is usually linked to Biblical teachings. We have regular visits from Reverend Rachel Cornish, Priest in Charge at St Bartholomew's Church in Albourne and Splash , a local Christian charity that works within schools. Our churches Our school is situated within the Parish of Albourne, which is part of three parishes. These are known as ASCAT: Albourne, Sayers Common and Twineham, and lie within the Diocese of Chichester. Our local churches are St Bartholomew's Church in Albourne and Christ Church in Sayers Common. Throughout the year we attend services at these churches. Religious Education At Albourne, we deliver Religious Education (RE) in line with the West Sussex Agreed Syllabus. This provides an effective RE programme of study to enable pupils to have the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to hold balanced and informed conversations about religions and worldviews. Through RE, we seek to give our children a rich variety of experiences from which they can develop knowledge, understanding and awareness of all faiths. RE also has a significant role in the development of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding. It promotes respect and open-mindedness towards others with different faiths and beliefs. We encourage pupils to develop their sense of identity and belonging through self-awareness and reflection. In line with the Church of England’s Statement of Entitlement (2019), we aim for all pupils: to know about and understand Christianity as a diverse global living faith through the exploration of core beliefs using an approach that critically engages with biblical text to gain knowledge and understanding of a range of religions and world views appreciating diversity, continuity and change within the religions and worldviews being studied to engage with challenging questions of meaning and purpose raised by human existence and experience to recognise the concept of religion and its continuing influence on Britain’s cultural heritage and in the lives of individuals and societies in different times, cultures and places to explore their own religious, spiritual and philosophical ways of living, believing and thinking Find out more about our teaching of RE on our Religious Education page.