WE ARE CURIOUS
Welcome to our school
I am proud to be able to nurture and lead over 200 amazing children whose enthusiasm, diligence and fun permeates through the school. Long Lane Primary is a Community School, built in 1966 and maintained by West Berkshire Council. This is a very popular school. Children at the school vary from 4 to 11 years old.
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Our school vision states that at the end of their time at Long Lane Primary School, all our children will take with them a love of learning. We are committed to this and I hope that you will feel that you too share the same vision.
Having the right staff in school is important and we are fortunate to have a group of both talented and dedicated staff who place the welfare of the children in their care as a top priority. Active support and co-operation from parents, pupils and the governing body is another key characteristic of the school.
We set out several open days in the Autumn Term where I am pleased to show you the school, with or without your children. These are always with other interested parents. Although we can also accommodate keen parents at any time of the year should you be moving into the area. Please contact the School Office for the dates and times for these tours. We try to keep the numbers small so that you have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
I am confident that when you visit us you will feel the strong sense of community that so many of our guests comment upon. Our school motto is 'Strive to Succeed' and by working in partnership with you, we really can bring out the best in your children both socially, emotionally and academically.
There really is no substitute for coming to see our school when the children are in it! After all, they are the reason we are here.
Mrs T Allison BEd (Hons), NA SENDCO, NPQH
Headteacher
Why Choose Long Lane?
At Long Lane we believe that education encompasses many areas and includes many aspects of real life. We are strongly committed to providing an extended family ethos to our pupils, families and wider stakeholders that leads to a strong ethos of belonging. We understand that values are at the core of a successful establishment and that we, as staff and leaders, are the role models by which these values are realised for our children to embrace. We strongly believe in collaboration with staff, parents and children and actively ask your opinion to support us with the decisions we make.
As parents, you are the experts of your child and, as educators, we are the experts of how to nurture and develop children as individuals, through the many opportunities that we offer. Above all, we aim to provide a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment, that enables all learners to feel valued and challenged to reach their full potential, whatever their starting points and within a caring community. Our children are encouraged to become confident and independent learners, learning from mistakes (F.A.I.L approach, first attempt in learning) and developing a 'love of learning' where talents are recognised and high personal and academic standards can be achieved.
We promote a therapeutic approach, laying at the heart of our ethos, which is rooted in empathy and a passion for doing the right thing for the right reason, inclusion of all (we have No Outsiders, Everyone Welcome), therefore becoming good citizens of the future with intrinsic motivation and values.
Our curriculum offers opportunities for all styles of learners and ensures that 'No Learner is Left Behind' through active and outdoor learning, a varied and practical curriculum, packed with enrichment and that 'champions inclusion and challenge'.
Staff at our school are always learning and lead through their strengths, have autonomy but work as a team to make decisions that are child centred and outcome focused.
We are so proud of the way in which our teachers teach and children learn that we offer 'Parent Learning Tours'. This is an excellent way for stakeholders to get involved in the intricate workings of the school, speak directly with our 'Learning Ambassadors' and be able to see for themselves quality of education that we are so proud of at Long Lane.