Achievement of Pupils:
Quality of Teaching:
Behaviour and Safety of Pupils:
Leadership and Management:
Good
Good
Good
Good
"Pupils have very positive attitudes to school and they enjoy their lessons. They are keen to learn and try their best. They take pride in their work. This is clear from the neat presentation in their books and on displays round the school."
Read the full report here:
or click 'here' for a link to the Ofsted page.
SAFEGUARDING
The Flitch Green Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people: the child or young person's welfare is our overriding concern.
As such, all adults, including volunteers, governors, visitors and temporary staff have an active part to play in protecting our pupils from harm.
Designated Safeguarding Lead:
Colin Raraty (Acting Principal)
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads:
Emma Hodgkinson
(Acting Vice-Principal & SENCo)
Claire Farley
(Acting Vice-Principal & Teacher)
Safeguarding Link Governors:
Charlie Knightley
Jenny Scarpenter
All can be contacted on
01371 822330
or via admin@flitchgreen.net
Child Protection Policy
Harmful Sexual Abuse / Peer on Peer Abuse Policy
Whistleblowing Policy
Having a Child Protection Policy in place ensures that all members of the school community:
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Are aware of their responsibility in relation to safeguarding and child protection
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Know the procedures that should be followed if they have a cause for concern
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Know where to go to find additional information regarding safeguarding
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Are aware of the key indicators relating to child abuse
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Fully support the academy's commitment to safeguarding and child protection
Other important links:
KCSIE
NSPCC sexual abuse in education helpline. If you are worried about any form of sexual abuse in schools or have experienced sexual abuse previously, this helpline can offer support.
Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child or young person's welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child or young person's welfare.
If you have any concerns about a child or young person's welfare, please record your concern and report this to one of the academy's safeguarding team as soon as possible on the same day. It is important that you do not conduct your own investigation.
If your concerns relate to the behaviour or actions of a member of staff, then you should report this directly to the Safeguarding Link Governor.
Our Staff
Acting Principal
Vice Principal (Leadership Team)
Acting Vice-Principal, Teacher & SENCo (Leadership Team)
Acting Vice-Principal, Teacher & English Leader (Leadership Team)
Finance and Business Manager (Leadership Team)
Teacher & Science Leader
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher & Phonics Leader
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teaching Assistant & Healthy Schools Co-ordinator
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Business Support Officer
Admin Assistant
MDA Supervisor & Extended Schools Co-ordinator (breakfast club)
Extended Schools Co-ordinator (after school)
Extended Schools Assistant
MDA & Extended Schools Assistant
Midday Assistant
Midday Assistant
Caretaker
Governance
Governors work together to provide an independent oversight of the management and operation of the Academy, with the aim of improving the quality of the education provided, raising standards and making decisions in the best interests of the Academy’s pupils, staff and wider community.
The Governing Body does not run the Academy or become involved with daily management; this is the job of the Principal and the leadership team. Governors help shape the aims and aspirations of the Academy, bringing a range of perspectives to all issues.
There are a number of key aspects to the work of the Governing Body. They set policies, establish the Academy development plan, ensure that public funds are spent appropriately and effectively, ensure statutory duties are complied with and provide rigorous accountability.
All Governors are volunteers who meet as a Full Governing Body at least four times a year.
The Governing Body of The Flitch Green Academy is comprised of:
Chair of Governors: Katie Bailey
Vice Chair of Governors: Laurence Miles Vice Chair of Governors: Emma Goodings
Parent Governors:
Emma Goodings
Laurence Miles
Sarah Rider
Jenny Scarpenter
Soren Hansen
Vacancy
Community Governors:
Katie Bailey
Linda Buchanan
Charlie Knightley
Jon Shakallis
Susan Ash
Nieky van Veggel
Staff Governors:
Karen Jordan
Catherine Shakallis
The Acting Principal of the Academy:
Colin Raraty
Governors also form three sub-committees that meet once a term:
Finance, Audit and Risk Committee:
Laurence Miles (Chair)
Jon Shakallis (Vice Chair)
Emma Goodings
Sarah Rider
Soren Hansen
Colin Raraty
Leadership & Community Committee:
Katie Bailey
Emma Goodings (Chair)
Charlie Knightley
Laurence Miles
Jenny Scarpenter
Nieky van Veggel
Colin Raraty
Curriculum & Pupils Committee:
Katie Bailey (Chair)
Linda Buchanan
Catherine Shakallis
Charlie Knightley
Sarah Rider
Nieky van Veggel
Susan Ash
Karen Jordan
Colin Raraty
Our governors can be contacted by emailing: admin@flitchgreen.net for the attention of the Governance Professional.
Key Documents:
Conflicts of Interest – A Guide for Charity Trusts
Essential Financial Controls for Charities
2021 Financial Statements
2020 Financial Statements
Scheme of Delegation 2021
Governance Structure - May 2022
including Declaration of Interests & meeting attendance
Funding Agreement for The Flitch Green Academy
Articles of Association for The Flitch Green Academy
Pre-School
Please contact the pre-school direct on 01371 823293 for more details or visit their website at www.flitchgreenpreschool.co.uk
The Flitch Green Montessori Pre-School is a privately run pre-school. Please note that it is not a feeder pre-school for the Flitch Green Academy and attendance at the pre-school will not guarantee your child a place at the academy.
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Admissions
If you are considering choosing the Academy as the start of your child's educational journey or are moving to Flitch Green then please contact the school for a tour, we would love to show you around! Please e-mail admin@flitchgreen.net or call Nicola on 01371 822330 who will be able to answer any admission questions you may have.
You can also get a taste of life in our Reception classes from the virtual tour below:
Reception
Parents of children born during the period 1st September 2017 to 31st August 2018 will be able to apply from 8th November 2021 to start school in September 2022. The closing date for applications is 15th January 2022. Information can be found on the following website link - Applications
Admissions Policy for Entry September 2023
Joining Mid-Year
Mid-year applications are any application for a school place made to a year group apart from Reception. All mid-year applications should be made directly to the Academy, using the mid-year application form below:
For applications into existing year groups, a place will be offered when the number of pupils in the relevant year group is below the published admission number for that year group.
Are you within our priority catchment area?
If you are unsure, please click here and input your address.
Admissions Criteria:
1: Looked After Children and previously looked after children (as defined in the Primary Education in Essex 2022/2023 booklet).
2: Children living in the priority admissions area with a sibling attending the academy
3: Children (natural or adopted) who can prove they have a parent working at the academy
4: Other children living in the priority admissions area
5: Children living outside the priority admissions area with a sibling attending the school
6: Remaining applications
In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance from home to school, those living closest being given the highest priority. Straight line distances are calculated by the LA as described on page 11 of the Primary Education in Essex 2014/2015 booklet.
Exceptional medical circumstances (supported by medical evidence) may override the above (other than criterion 1) if, in the view of the Governing Body, The Flitch Green Academy is the only local school that can meet the child’s needs.
Appeals:
Please see the timetable below for details on the academy’s appeals process.