Welcome to Hillside Primary and Nursery School

Welcome to Hillside Primary and Nursery School. I am delighted to introduce you to our school through our website, where you will find a wealth of information about our vision, values, curriculum, policies and everyday practice.

At Hillside, our aim is to provide a nurturing and inspiring environment in which every child feels safe, secure, happy and motivated to learn. We believe that when children feel valued and supported, they thrive — not only academically, but also as confident individuals who develop their own unique talents and strengths.

Our curriculum principles and Hillside habits underpin everything we do. They guide our approach to learning, relationships and personal development, helping our children to grow into resilient, curious and caring members of the community.

Collaboration is at the heart of our work. We are proud to be part of the Flying High Partnership. Through this partnership, we share expertise, learn from one another and continually strive to improve outcomes for all children.

We are fortunate to have a dedicated and highly committed staff team who work tirelessly to provide the very best for every child. High expectations, positive attitudes and a strong focus on independence ensure that our children are well-prepared for the next stages of their learning journey.

In partnership with our families and the wider school community, I am privileged to lead Hillside as a forward-looking school. Together, we are committed to providing the support, opportunities and challenge that can truly change children’s lives.

 

Mrs Rhian Richardson

Head Teacher

Artsmark Award

Here at Hillside we are always looking at ways to make learning more authentic  and exciting for our children.

We are  really proud to announce that we are  officially working towards becoming an  Artsmark school! Throughout our journey  to gain our Artsmark award as a school,  we will be working hard to put a bigger  focus on the Arts across school, providing  all of our children with more real  opportunities to be creative with their  learning and showcase what they have  done to you all! We are really excited to  see what we can achieve on this journey  and we cannot wait to bring you all  along!

Teacher Training 

Did you know we support trainee teachers?

We take great pride in our partnership with Inspiring Leaders Teacher Training to nurture aspiring teachers.  Trainee teachers receive exceptional support from both ILTT and our school during their placements. As an Ofsted 'Outstanding' partner, Inspiring Leaders Teacher Training offers various pathways to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), such as SCITT and assessment only routes for Early Years, Primary and Secondary.

The majority of training occurs within school with additional training days led by experienced teachers and leaders.  Our school actively participates by providing Primary trainees with opportunities to interview and/or train within our school. Here, they benefit from the expert support, training, and guidance offered by our experienced teachers, subject specialists and learning coaches.

“All trainees are very well prepared for the realities of teaching, including in different settings. In the primary phase, trainees gain exceptional knowledge and skills.” Ofsted, 2023.

If you are passionate about education and want to make a difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to find out more.   For information, school experience or to explore teacher training possibilities, visit the ILTT website at https://inspiringleadersscitt.com/.

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