{"id":5300,"date":"2021-09-12T20:14:36","date_gmt":"2021-09-12T20:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hazwebs.co.uk\/schools\/demosite\/?page_id=5300"},"modified":"2025-09-29T11:30:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T11:30:10","slug":"head-teacher-welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hazwebs.co.uk\/schools\/demosite\/head-teacher-welcome\/","title":{"rendered":"Head Teacher Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"

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HEAD TEACHER<\/h3>

MR A LEEMING<\/h4>[vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]Welcome to our fantastic school. Kingsthorne is a happy, friendly and caring place where children, staff, parents and carers work together to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils.<\/p>\n

We are lucky to have a school that is culturally rich where children learn from each other as well as the adults. Kingsthorne serves the Kingstanding area of Birmingham and is part of a thriving community. I have been at Kingsthorne for three years and am proud to be Headteacher of such a good school. Our most recent OFSTED inspection said – Everyone feels welcome at Kingsthorne. Pupils are friendly and treat each other, staff and visitors with kindness<\/p>\n

The school is for children from the ages of 4 \u2013 11, can take up to 60 children each year and has a 26 place nursery on site. Children are encouraged to be kind, thoughtful, responsible, compassionate and inquisitive. Learning outside of the classroom is very important and children have multiple opportunities to attend trips and residential visits.Last year, Y6 spent a week in Aberdovey in Wales, Y3 had a sleepover in school, Y4 went away to a Youth Hostel near Chester for two nights and Y5 camped in the school grounds. Lessons are planned to give each child the opportunity to reach their potential and develop a life-long love of learning. Staff work-hard to ensure pupils have a wide range of experiences and visits throughout their time at the school.<\/p>\n

I look forward to meeting you in person.<\/p>\n

Andy Leeming<\/p>\n

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What is our vision for the school?<\/h4>[vc_tta_accordion style=”outline” shape=”square” active_section=”1″ no_fill=”true” el_class=”ztl-accordion”][vc_tta_section title=”High standards in all we do” tab_id=”1492714211238-7eac1c8e-cb54″][vc_column_text]Every child is encouraged to reach their full potential particularly in the core skills of reading, writing and maths so that they are ready to succeed in secondary school and beyond. We expect and encourage high standards of attendance and behaviour.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”An enriched experience for pupils” tab_id=”1492714278176-dbc511f9-a2e7″][vc_column_text]The curriculum is especially designed to be interesting and engaging through visitors, trips and practical activities. All children in KS2 have the opportunity to attend a residential experience every year. Children are taught to cook a simple meal and learn basic First Aid.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Creative approaches to learning” tab_id=”1495393785236-cab00421-e577″][vc_column_text]Staff understand that pupils learn best when they are motivated, interested and engaged. They work hard to create an environment where everyone feels safe and valued.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Resilience to challenge” tab_id=”1495393786073-94f111aa-8739″][vc_column_text]Every half term the school runs House Challenge Days that include activities such as problem solving, art and cooking. These encourage collaboration and help build resilience.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Pride in ourselves and our school” tab_id=”1492700177446-c886c798-16f9″][vc_column_text]Kingsthorne is made great by the children and staff that learn and work here. We encourage everyone to feel proud of our school.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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