Stonebow is a school with ambition, drive and determination to provide its pupils with an exciting, enriching curriculum which inspires them all to become successful learners and high achievers. Stonebow prides itself on being a happy, inclusive, welcoming school where we are ‘building bridges to a brighter future' and where parent partnerships are nurtured and developed from Foundation Stage to Year 6.

As an academy we belong to the Loughborough Primary Academy Partnership (LPAP) and we are also a member of the Loughborough Learning Alliance (LLA), working collaboratively with many other local schools.

        Stonebow Primary School was opened in 1991and provides accommodation and facilities for over 300 children.  The school comprises of: 12 classrooms a new computing and conference centre a new fiction and non-fiction library a large hall small group teaching ‘quiet’ rooms a school office and small reception area a purpose built EYFS base The school is situated in extensive grounds with:  a large sports field (used for football, tag rugby, athletics and other activities) an outdoor classroom hard play areas a wooden trim trail Our school improvement plans are focussed on updating and improving the school environment through a programme of planned refurbishments.

Our Aims  

To create independent, resilient learners who are challenged to achieve their best   To maintain an inclusive ethos in which individuals of all needs and abilities can thrive   To prepare our children to be responsible citizens in an ever changing world   To deliver an enriching, creative curriculum which will inspire and enthuse our children   To establish and develop positive partnerships with our families and the wider community   To provide a safe, secure and nurturing environment which supports the health and wellbeing of all

In order to achieve our aims and values you will see:

·         A happy, caring environment with equal opportunities for all

·         An innovative approach to teaching and an investigative approach to learning

·         Learners with lively, enthusiastic, enquiring minds who are motivated to solve problems

·         Competent users of technologies with the confidence to apply skills in any context

·         Tolerance, understanding and respect for other people's beliefs, race and cultures

·         Use of the outdoors for active learning and an enriching programme of trips, residentials, visits and visitors

·         A consistent approach to behaviour with clear expectations throughout the school

·         Achievements that are recognised and successes that are celebrated

·         The involvement and support of parents to accelerate children's progress and achieve aspirational goals

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What is LPAP?                  

The Loughborough Primary Academy Partnership (LPAP) was formed in 2012 when nine local primary schools decided to work more closely together. Most of the schools in the group were in the process of converting to academies and sought to forge a partnership of mutual trust, challenge and support to replace the local authority’s framework.

The first phase of the partnership focussed on the complex process of converting from local authority schools to stand alone academies. This would have been a daunting task for any school to undertake alone but the concerted effort of the group eased the process considerably. The success of this initial phase spurred the group to examine ways in which they could continue to work together.

What does LPAP do now?           
One of the most successful collaborative activities has been the quality assurance work undertaken by LPAP. The nine Headteachers work in three groups of three schools (triads) to monitor and evaluate each other’s work. This begins in the autumn term with a review of standards across the Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Their analysis of each school’s data and the subsequent discussions result in a report shared with governors, which offers a professional critique of the current standards in each school.  Quality assurance has extended to an examination of teaching and learning as well book trawls and pupil interviews. Headteachers ensure that they allow time for observation, examination and discussion, which result in a deeper understanding of each school. This leads to valuable feedback.

The success of the Headteachers’ group has been mirrored by the School Business Managers. Their regular meetings have provided invaluable mutual support as each school adjusts to the academy financial accounts and the academy financial year. Support from more experienced colleagues has helped new staff ease into their role. Joint procurement of legal and accounting services has had financial as well as procedural benefits. The group has been able to share their experiences and divide up the workload between the Business Managers.

Other groups have begun similar partnership work. There is a Foundation Stage network, SENCO network, English and Maths network, a Site Manager network and Deputy Head  network. Other staff can see the benefit of working together and have proposed groups of their own. Headteachers and governors are happy to support this development as it benefits the staff and ultimately the children of all nine schools.

Why has LPAP been successful?              

LPAP consists of nine schools and its size means that it is small enough to focus on the children in the schools without becoming bogged down in procedure and bureaucracy. It enables a network of trusting collaboration to become established but not one that is too cosy to be ineffectual.

LPAP has provided a flexible framework for nine schools to flourish and grow within the context of changing educational landscape.

The Loughborough Learning Alliance is a dedicated coordination between schools in Loughborough and the surrounding Leicestershire area. Based at Ashmount, this teaching school is following the national trend of improving the attainment of every child by driving significant improvement in the quality of professional practice. It offers training and support through Initial Teacher Training (ITT), opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), Succession Planning and Talent Management (identifying and developing leadership potential), School to School Support (providing support for other schools), designating and brokering Specialist Leaders of Education (SLEs), and engaging in Research and Development activity (R&D). Overall this aims to improve the quality of teaching and leadership within partner schools of which Stonebow is one.

Membership of the Loughborough Learning Alliance includes the following benefits:

• Termly meetings
• Subject leader networks for:- Literacy; Numeracy; SEND/SENCo; EYFS; Site Managers; Any other groups that the alliance feel relevant
• Headteacher working groups and briefing events
• Teachmeet events
• Opportunity to be involved in hosting a School Direct student
• Access to our SLE network
• Access to CPD services for schools led by SLEs, consultants and Headteachers
• Access to discounted Governor training and development
• School to school support
• Access to inclusion provision
• Regular Team Teach training