I was so proud of our KS2 pupils on Friday. I know they made it look effortless but it takes a lot of determination to get up in front of a room full of people. For some, this is an act of resilience and dedication to the team effort and for others a love of performance and creativity. Whichever camp your child falls into, they were awesome! I can't wait to see the nativity this Friday!
Congratulations!
Well done to Clare Greenhalgh, our Chair of Governors for winning Governor of the year at the National education Awards.
National data vs Ingoldsby Academy 2024
I wanted to take a moment to celebrate the hard work of the pupils at Ingoldsby and their teachers. Results aren't everything however together we got some cracking results last year which are now verified and I want to share these with you alongside the national picture.
KS2 SATS
Ingoldsby Academy Data
- In reading, 86% of pupils met the expected standard.
- In Maths, 86% of pupils met the expected standard.
- In writing, 86% met he expected standard.
- In grammar, punctuation and spelling. 86% met he expected standard.
- In all of reading writing and maths 86% met the expected standard.
- 100% of pupils were assessed as at the expected standard in Science.
At Ingoldsby, the average scaled score in reading was 106 and in writing 108. Grammar, punctuation and spelling was also 108.
43% of pupils achieved the higher standard in writing and GPS, 29% in Maths.
Year 4 Multiplication check
Ingoldsby Academy had an average score 23.45 in 2024 and 23.4 in 2023. Three years running, we have been well ahead of national!
45.45% of pupils scored full marks compared to 34% nationally
Y1 Phonics Screen
Nationally 80% of pupils passed the phonics screen in Year1. At Ingoldsby, 100% passed the phonics screen in year 1. This is consistently above national averages having been 89% in 2023 and 86% in 2022.
Focus on Food
Recipe for vegetable French toast
Ingredients
- Bread: You can use any kind! Brioche bread, challah, gluten free, wholemeal or white...
- Vegetables: This is a super versatile recipe. Feel free to use whatever vegetables you have on hand
- Spices: Again, feel free to use whatever you wish
- Milk: Use full-fat cow’s milk or plant-based alternatives
- Cheese (optional): you can add some parmesan cheese or any shredded cheese of choice
Method
- Whisk together all the ingredients up to bread
- Soak both sides of the bread in the egg mixture.
- Melt butter or heat olive oil in a pan. Place bread in the pan. Spoon remaining vegetables on top, spreading evenly.
- Cook on medium heat for a 1-2 minutes or until bottom turns golden brown.
- Flip and cook on other side.
Please send your recipes to mcapes@ingoldsbyacademy.co.uk
There are some interesting articles on the BBC website for families that I've linked below.
'Research shows food can have an impact on our child’s mood, their sleep and concentration, as well as their weight and overall health. As a parent, there are some simple ways you can encourage healthy eating habits in your children, to make eating together more fun, and help everyone to feel good, without needing to spend lots of money.'
BBC Bitesize Parents’ Toolkit has put together a series of articles and activities you can try with your kids at home. You can find links to these below.
You can download the full Happy Family Eating Parents Pack for free; it includes a meal planner template, meal and snack bingo games, a sleep tracker as well as wee, poo and water trackers to try with your kids. See if you notice any changes after trying them out with your family.
SEND Focus
There are resources on the school website to support with different needs at home.
How to create a home sensory circuit!
Just remember to include the following when planning your circuit:
- Alerting – vestibular (balance) activities such as skipping, bouncing on the trampoline, star jumps on the trampoline, jumping over objects and log /sausage roll (rolling along the floor).
- Organising – organising the body, planning movements such as throwing, balancing, hopping, climbing.
- Calming – when concluding the circuit, wall/floor push ups, carrying the heavy books etc. This will help your child to remain calm (heavy work or deep pressure activities for proprioception).
The sensory circuit helps your child to be in a the “ready state” for learning by being alert and “switched on”. It will help:
- Improve confidence and self-esteem.
- Aid the development of physical skills.
- Aid communication skills.
- Improve concentration, attention and fidgeting.
- Awaken “dormant” children so they are more likely to engage in learning.
- Aid independent dressing skills – they are more likely to take off their shoes and socks to join in with the circuit.
- Aid counting etc – when using a trampoline, count the bounces, jumps.
- Reduce anxiety.
- Improve balance and coordination.
- Improve behaviour.
Coming soon: New wellbeing therapy tool for home use
We’re excited to share that Lumi Nova will be available to families in Lincolnshire from 8th January 2025. Lumi Nova supports children and young people to build confidence and learn lifelong skills to manage their worries through an intergalactic adventure game!
Powered by science, backed by the NHS: Lumi Nova combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with responsible, age-appropriate mobile gaming to provide early intervention, therapeutic support for childhood anxiety. Lumi Nova is:
- · Instantly accessible via tablet or mobile device
- · Designed for children aged 7-12 years
- · Suitable for mild to moderate anxiety
- · Provides Exposure Therapy and Psychoeducation (CBT)
- · Safe and Secure
- · Recommended by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
Spotlight on Safeguarding
At this time of year, the pressures on finances are often greater than ever. I'm resharing the resources from One plus One which are free to use.
Poetry Competition Years 3-5
Another opportunity to take part and perform beyond the curriculum.
Melanie Capes
Credits:
Created with images by Steve Cukrov - "Santa Hand Over Red Palm Up" • Nuthawut - "Black pen on desktop calendar in flat lay or top view on yellow background with copy space using as writing plan, circle on important day and event or appointment concept"