OFSTED RATING:

GOOD

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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."

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Our Staff

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 three times a year. 

The Governing Body of The Flitch Green Academy is comprised of:

Parent Governors:

Shawn Collom

Emma Goodings

Jon Shakallis

James Pikett

Sarah Rider

Community Governors:

Richard Barrett (Chair)

Rachel Earle

Laurence Miles

Katie Bailey

Chris Criscione

Linda Buchanan

Charlie Knightley

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Staff Governors:

Karen Jordan
Catherine Shakallis

The Principal of the Academy:

Nikki Willis

Governors also form three sub-committees that meet once a term:

Finance, Audit and Risk Committee:

Laurence Miles (Chair)

Jon Shakallis (Vice Chair)

Shawn Collom

James Pikett

Richard Barrett

Emma Goodings

Chris Criscione

Nikki Willis

Leadership & People Committee:

Shawn Collom (Chair)

Rachel Earle (Vice Chair)

Katie Bailey

Richard Barrett

Nikki Willis

Curriculum Committee:

Katie Bailey (Chair)

Rachel Earle

Linda Buchanan

Catherine Shakallis

Charlie Knightley

Nikki Willis

Our governors can be contacted by emailing: for the attention of the Clerk.

Key Documents for Governors:

Governors Handbook 

Managing Public Money

A Framework for Governance

Academies Financial Handbook

Conflicts of Interest – A Guide for Charity Trusts

Essential Financial Controls for Charities 

The Essential Trustee – What you need to know

Charities and Risk Management

2020 Financial Statements

Governance Structure - January 2021

including Declaration of Interests & meeting attendance

Funding Agreement for The Flitch Green Academy

Articles of Association for The Flitch Green Academy

Vacancies

We have no vacancies at present.

Pre-School

Please contact the pre-school direct on 01371 823293 for more details or visit their website at  www.flitchgreenpreschool.co.uk 

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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.

Admissions

Primary School Admissions

Parents of children born during the period 1st September 2016 to 31st August 2017 will be able to apply from 9th November 2020 to start school in September 2021.  The closing date for applications is 15th January 2021.  Information can be found on the following website link - Applications

Our current admission policy can be found in the parents section of this website. 

Unfortunately due to the current situation we are unable to hold open mornings and evenings or parent tours. We have therefore put together a Virtual Tour for you so that you can see how children will learn in their reception year. 

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To apply for a place for your child at the Academy please contact Essex County Council on:

0845 603 2200

School Admissions & Transport, PO Box 4261, Chelmsford, CM1 1GS

Essex County Council Admissions Webpage

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 on page 12 of the Primary Education in Essex 2014/2015 booklet).

2: Children living in the priority admissions area with a sibling attending the academy

3: Other children living in the priority admissions area

4: Children living outside the priority admissions area with a sibling attending the school

5: 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.

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