The Halton project

Halton is an outstanding School...a vibrant, thriving learning community... Ofsted 2011

The school takes in pupils just as they are and gives them the confidence and self-belief to go out into the next stage of their education, wherever that may lead them, with their heads held high.... Ofsted 2011

The school’s contribution to the quality of provision and partnerships for children and young people who are in families of service personnel is outstanding. HMI 2010

RaiseOnline Stability 50.0%

Number on Roll 2010 2012 2017

105 135 210

Percentage service pupils

70%

Percentage absence 2010 2011 2012

7.9% 3.6% 2.7%

KS2 Target setting 4 left/4 joined the cohort of 15 in Y5 KS1 – 2: 33% FS - KS2: 16%

Year 6 ‘Total’ (cohort of 15)

36

Pupil premium 2011/12 – Service pupils £13,600 FSM pupils £1,720

School Context

Memorable Curriculum . . .

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The outstanding curriculum ensures that topics are presented in radically different ways to what they may have experienced in other schools…(it) builds on pupils’ interests and aspirations. Ofsted 2011

This is so exciting I feel like dancing! (Science week 2012) This is so much better than being at school! (Great Fire of London experience day)I’ve never done maths in the woods before – it’s cool’Adults never give up on you …they will keep going over stuff. I’m dyslexic and sometimes get Level 4 now.I hardly talked for two and a half years at my old school it’s different here…(Y5)‘I’ve got my daughter back since she has been at Halton

HMI survey for Ofsted: ‘The quality and impact of partnership provision in schools for children in service families’. Provision was deemed to be outstanding and the role of the Family Support Worker to be to making a significant impact on pupils and families: The school has developed a project in which a Mobility Coordinator post has been established as a liaison between school and service families. This role is highly effective, as is confirmed by parents, pupils, school staff and civilian and military professionals. The Mobility Coordinator is making a real difference to the lives of service families and to the extended school community. She provides both practical and emotional support very sensitively and manages her caseload skilfully, aided by her unique educational background and military knowledge

Ofsted 2011

The contribution of the family Support coordinator is exceptional in offering support to the whole family, especially those from Service backgrounds.…a pioneering project…has created a safe and stress-free environment in which pupils flourish

Quotes from children:

•Mrs Allen helps you learn, shows you around •I like working with her, it’s fun and I like the passport•She’s good to talk to when you feel upset and then you can go back to class feeling OK•She helps you settle in the school quickly – Halton is the best school I have ever been to and I have been to LOTS!•She helps you send messages on your computer to your old school•She’s good to talk to about home•I like sending e-blueys to dad and I love it when I get one back!• I like working with her because she’s really kind and she really listens

...from parents:•I have been extremely impressed with the level of welfare, care and understanding of Mrs Allen who has helped us all through a difficult time.

•I appreciate Mrs Allen spending time with x and y to write e-blueys to their Dad while he is away for 6 months in Afghanistan, thank you.

•It is nice to know there is someone about at a regular time to talk to.’

•‘Mrs Allen is like the horse whisperer – but for children’

The wider project…