At Horndale Infant and Nursery School we aim to provide a happy, friendly and caring environment where children can feel secure and valued. Children are encouraged to develop self discipline and mutual respect for each other and for all adults in an atmosphere which promotes learning and encourages all pupils to achieve their full potential.

We are a Beacon School!

We were awarded Beacon Status in September 2001 and are now embarking on a new phase of learning.

We are currently establishing links with partner schools and would like to hear from anyone interested in developing the following areas in their own school:-

1.    Leadership and Management
2.    Monitoring and Evaluation
3.    Literacy
4.    Numeracy
5.    Development of writing
6.    Science
7.    Special Educational Needs.
 

Through Beacon funding we are able to cover supply and travelling expenses for our partner schools. We want to share our methods of practice with colleagues but we do not have all the answers.

How can you help your child?

* Make time to talk through what your child has done that day.

* Make time to talk to your child about their homework.

* Share books, songs and games with your child and talk about them together.

* Talk to your child introducing new words whenever you can.

* Provide opportunities for your child to investigate and ask questions about the world around them.

* Provide opportunities for running, climbing and chasing.