Dear Parents

I am delighted to be writing to you as the Head of School for Langley Hall Primary Academy. I have been a Head teacher for more than 10 years and have experience in leading both independent and state schools. I am an accredited Local Leader of Education and Professional Partner and consider myself a ‘life learner’ who is passionate about education.

I use my specialist interest and skills in the arts to support our inspiring curriculum, which has been designed to bring learning alive for the children. Since opening, our school has successfully formed links with the local and wider community and we use these links to enrich learning and for the benefit of the children.

The Trustees and Governors who support our school have made a strong commitment to us and as Head of School my role is to work closely with them and the Director of Education to continue to develop the future of our school. We believe that parents, children and staff are integral in shaping this future and a truly outstanding team of teachers and support staff work with me to ensure this happens for all children.
Our school promotes and develops respect and a sense of community for all staff, children and parents. Parents’ involvement in their children’s education is vital and you will find that you are welcome in our school community.

The Christian principles that underpin our school provide values and moral direction for children to develop the skills they need to become ‘well rounded’ citizens. My role is to encourage children to think for themselves and achieve to the very best of their abilities.

Our school promise is for children to be happy at school and to leave us prepared for their next stage in life as confident independent learners, with high self-esteem and a sense of responsibility and tolerance in all they do.

I am also excited to share with you our plans for expansion. The Secretary of State for Education has recently given consent for us to add an additional two classes to each of our year groups. The Reception classes will be four-form entry as of September 2013 and according to demand, we shall be adding classes to other year groups with the intention of moving to four forms across each.

In order to accommodate these classes, those children who will be in Reception class, Year One and Year Two will be based at our new site situated in St Mary’s Road, Langley. This site has the additional benefit of an indoor heated swimming pool, a fenced under 5’s play area, a larger playground and dedicated parent parking.

I’m sure you’ll agree that there are some very exciting times ahead and I am very much looking forward to sharing these experiences with both the children and their families.

Yours sincerely,

Jane Sculpher

Head of School, Langley Hall Primary Academy