Thomas A Becket Infant SchoolHeads Welcome/School Ethos
A very warm welcome to Thomas A'Becket Infant School.
At Thomas A ‘Becket Infant school we deliver an ambitious, high quality, purposeful and stimulating curriculum which aims to engage and inspire our children to be successful learners. As an infant school we endeavour to equip our children with the foundations and enthusiasm for learning to fulfil their unique potential. We believe in giving children a wide variety of memorable learning and enrichment experiences which enable them to become confident with the world around them and to be able to demonstrate our 'Values' of respect, effort, positive attitude, collaboration and honesty (REACH).
Our 'School Values' are embedded throughout the curriculum. The children understand that these 'Values' promote a ‘Safe and Kind’ school, where we help the children through emotional literacy to be 'Ready to Learn'. This helps develop wellbeing within our school, so children feel safe to take healthy risks and 'REACH for the Stars'. Our 'School Values' are linked to both our 'Relationship Policy' and planning and support the personal development of all our children. Our school promotes an understanding of emotional literacy, so when children move on they already have a disposition of responsibility and a richer understanding of emotion. Emotional literacy supports self-regulation and encourages a deeper sense of belonging. Children will develop into positive members of our school and in turn, valuable members of our wider community.
Not all learning happens in the classroom and children truly value their outdoor learning environment. Forest School provides a natural space for children to learn some practical life skills and develop collaborative working partnerships with others. The activities planned and implemented in Forest School have direct links to our classroom topics and provide many and varied opportunities to explore specific areas.
Please come and visit us here at Thomas A'Becket Infant School. We would be delighted to show you around!
Mrs Becky Linford
Head Teacher
Our School Ethos and Aims
At Thomas A'Becket Infant School we encourage the children to
'REACH for the Stars'
R – Respect, E – Effort, A – Attitude,
C – Collaboration, H – Honesty
In order to support this we aim to:
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Provide a happy and secure environment that is both stimulating and responsive to the needs of each child.
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Encourage each child's natural sense of curiosity, enquiry and purpose and to develop the ability to produce high quality pieces of work, both independently and collaboratively.
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Provide a structured progression of skills, concepts and experience within each curriculum area that is appropriate to each child’s stage of development.
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Encourage each child to become enthusiastic, confident and independent life-long learners
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Encourage the development of a caring and considerate attitude so that each child understands and appreciates the needs and feelings of others.
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Establish an effective partnership between home and school that actively encourages parents to be involved in their child's learning.
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Liaise with partners within the locality and wider community to promote positive continuity, progression and good communication for the mutual benefit of all. This also supports our children in becoming valuable citizens in the future.
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Create an ethos in which all staff members feel valued as successful team members whose skills and talents are used effectively and celebrated.
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Provide for and encourage the professional development of our staff.
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All staff at Thomas A'Becket Infant School work together to develop a rich learning environment that enables the children to thrive whilst being ‘Safe’ and ‘Kind'.
We have an active School Council called the TASC Force (Thomas A'Becket School Council).
We have an on-site Forest School, Nurture Farm and Conservation Area, accessed by all children, and described by OFSTED as 'exceptional'
We have a popular Breakfast/After School club on site.
Parental involvement - FABs, volunteer helpers in class and on trips.
We provide extra support for parents and children; 'Rainbow' Nurture Group, ELSA's (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant), Learning Mentor, 'Parent/Carer Workshops/Breakfast meetings'.
We have a wide range of after school clubs, including Gymnastics, Dance, Choir, Drama, Football, Art and Bee Fit.
The School Day:
We operate a one-way system for drop-off in the morning, to reduce congestion in and around the school site.
Gates open: 8.35/8:40am
Drop Off Times: 8.40—8.50am
Pick Up Time: 2.50pm
School weekly hours 30 hours and 50 mins
For information on our Curriculum, visit the Year Group pages which will give you an overview of each Year Group's Theme for the term.