SEND Teacher

Westlea Primary School is a vibrant school, with just over 280 children on roll, in addition we have a Nursery class for children aged 3-4yrs. The school comprises of 11 classes and a Special Resourced Provision (SRP) for children who are physically disabled. All of the SRP children, along with others with complex learning and emotional needs are all fully integrated into the mainstream school. At Westlea, I strive to ensure that all of the children will be at the heart of every decision we make, so they are happy, safe and confident. All of the educational opportunities and experiences are relevant to the children’s needs both now and in the future.

I strongly believe that children learn through real situations, therefore it is essential that each teacher plans thought provoking lessons, that include enquiry, questioning and debate. Also, outdoor learning should be an integral part of the school curriculum for children of all ages, supported by a commitment to physical education, music and the arts. Two priorities for the past school year were to fully revise the curriculum, so that it is engaging and able to foster a passion for learning within each child and to revert to single year groups (where possible). Ultimately, every pupil should leave Westlea as a resilient young person, with high aspirations and lasting memories that will prepare them for later life. My ambition is to further promote high standards across all aspects of school, from behaviour management to embedding the new dress code and developing a sense of belonging.

Mrs Sarah Sumner

Headteacher 

Personal Development is both a subject and part of the school’s commitment to providing equality and inclusive practice for all pupils.

Our aim is to teach children how to navigate through life safely, happily and healthily. Children are growing up in a world that is constantly changing and it is the duty of all the staff at school in partnership with the parents to teach the children transferable life skills.

We teach children about the world around them, relationships, emotions, reproduction and health, as well as transferable skills to help with life. We consistently promote the British values and our school values.

Opportunities include:

• School Council and Prefects
• Concerts and choir
• Sporting achievements and representing the school
• Attending the ‘Field of Remembrance’ service at Lydiard Park
• Theme days
• Assemblies and visitors
• Wellbeing
• Anti-bullying
• Celebrating different languages, cultures and religions

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Westlea Primary School is part of the Brunel Academies Trust.

The Brunel Academies Trust is a 0 - 25 multi-academy trust specialising in the special education sector. The Trust has the experience, skills and expertise to focus on special education enabling the development of diverse quality provisions while maintaining high standards and performance which will improve the life chances and outcomes of children and young people with SEND.

The Trust’s vision is to deliver this aspirational specialist approach through a “boutique” MAT which values and recognises the need for each specialist provision to be creative and unique to ensure they meet the individual needs of the children and young people.