A Welcome from the Headteacher

Our Vision, Values and Ethos

Dear Parents,

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you and your child/ren to Glen Hills Primary School.

We hope that you find the answers to all of your questions on our website.  Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

I am the Headteacher at Glen Hills Primary School and have been at the school for over 18 years so have a good knowledge of the school  and the local community.  We pride ourselves on being at the centre of the community, providing a safe, happy and welcoming environment for children, parents/carers, staff and visitors.  We are part of of the Symphony Learning Trust, a multi academy trust,  which comprises of a wide group of schools; from which we draw knowledge and share expertise to further improve outcomes for our children.

Vision

At Glen Hills Primary School we are committed to providing all our children with an enriched, broad and creative curriculum, which teaches our children about the Knowledge, Skills, and Cultural Capital to succeed, as happy life-long learners at school and beyond their years at Glen Hills.

We aim to achieve this by:

• Working as a team comprising of children, staff, parents/carers, governors, outside agencies and visitors
• Valuing the contribution of each individual within that team
• Providing an ambitious, enjoyable, knowledge and skills rich curriculum designed around enrichment
• Promoting high standards of behaviour, attitudes and attendance
• Showing and encouraging respect and mutual tolerance for the school community as well as each other
• Promoting equality of opportunity regardless of race, religion, culture, gender, social background or ability
• Promoting a place where pupil's character is developed and personal strengths encouraged
• Recognising needs and wellbeing of all to nurture self-worth and develop resilience
• By providing a secure environment where all feel safe, valued, celebrated, respected and proud.

As a result of such an environment we hope our children will:

• Be the best versions of themselves they can be
• Become independent, resilient, tolerant and happy self-motivated learners
• Have respect for themselves, each other and the environment
• Be valued as an individual and as a member of the community, both within school and beyond.

Starting school is an exciting time for children and here at Glen Hills, we endeavour to make it as straightforward as possible.  We are extremely fortunate to have a committed staff who share the common ethos in believing all children deserve the best possible start in life.  Not only do we strive to achieve the highest levels in English, Maths and all round education, but we wish to ensure your children are safe, happy and contribute to our high standards of behaviour.  We link all our learning to our Route to Resilience Values (click here for more information), otherwise known as our Glen Hill's Character Muscles - Respect, Resilience, Going the Extra Mile and Optimism are key for happy, successful Glen Hills' children.

Establishing vital links between yourselves and the school is of paramount importance to all at Glen Hills and indeed, we welcome parents into school.  If you wish to help in school with craft work, cooking, sewing, after-school clubs, reading or wish to join the Parent Staff Association, we welcome you with open arms.

Each term we have parent meetings where we will discuss your child's progress and experiences and, at the end of the Summer Term, we will send you a written school report summing up the progress and achievements of the year.  If, however, you wish to talk about concerns you have over your child's progress or school experiences then please don't hesitate to contact your child's teacher. 

The hard work and dedication of the staff, governors, parents/carers and pupils is highlighted in our last OFSTED report (March 2024) where the school was judged to be Good with Outstanding areas.  Since then our school has continued to thrive and develop to support its children and it has further developed its curriculum in line with the latest Ofsted research.

Finally, may I once again welcome you and your child/ren to Glen Hills Primary School.

Mrs R Wesley LLB (Hons) QTS NPQH

Headteacher

Glen Hills Primary School became a founding member of the Symphony Learning Multi-Academy Trust (SLT) in September 2012.  More information on the SLT can be found here.