Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Applying for a Reception or Year 7 place for September 2024

  Thu 14 Sep 2023

  The admission window for September 2024, is now open!
  
  Parents and guardians of children living in West Northamptonshire can apply for a Reception or a Year 7 place for the September 2024 intake now!
  
  For further details please visit: http://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/admissions

  

• Meet our new CEO

  Mon 11 Sep 2023

  PRIME7 - New CEO 

   

  Who am I?  

  My name is Ian Lowe. I am honoured to be the new CEO of Prime7. I have previously been a Headteacher, Executive Head, Deputy and CEO of various schools. These have predominantly been in the midlands area. I am also a Vice Chair of a Multi-Academy Trust and Chair of Governors at a school.  

  I have a passion for education that mirrors the Prime7 Values. Ambition, Enjoyment, Resilience, Respect, Inspire, Community and Trust. Enjoyment and community are particularly important as without the support of the community – working with our wonderful staff, children will not make the progress we all wish for. Enjoyment – because children learn best when they are happy and secure. Lessons that are fun and creative enables them to have a fantastic school experience. 

    

  My interests 

  I am blessed with a wife Helen and 3 children. As a family we are sports mad and I regularly play golf and badminton. I am a constantly stressed football supporter as I support my home team of Southampton! I spend most of my free time watching my children play cricket and football.  

   

  My Job at Prime7 

  As a School Trust CEO I am responsible for the education of all the young people in Prime7 academies. I lead the Executive Team, ensuring all of our schools are successful over time in a sustainable way. I provide high level strategic leadership and management across all aspects of the Prime7’s activities. 

  

• Teaching Assistant Vacancy EYFS/KS1

  Tue 13 Jun 2023

  Teaching Assistant EYFS/KS1 Vacancy 

   

  We are looing for an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team in EYFS/KS1. For further information please see below.

   

  https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/08ba0ae5-9e7c-4808-9a5f-307268cbaa74

   

  https://www.mcpa.org.uk/job-opportunities/

• Young Sports Leaders

  Fri 28 Apr 2023

  At Middleton Cheney Primary Academy, our year 6 children are given the opportunity to complete their Young Sports Leaders' Award, which aims to develop leadership qualities and the skills needed in order to safely deliver activities that engage and enthuse young children. 

   

  Following the completion of this qualification, the children take part in our sports leader's programme in school, in which they plan, deliver and evaluate sessions on a weekly basis to key stage one pupils. Their goal is to increase the amount of time in which our children are being physically active. Observations are completed over the course of the year, and regular feedback is provided by teachers in areas such as demonstration, health and safety, and engagement to assist with their progression. 

   

  Year on year it is incredible to see the level of responsibility our young sports leaders take in ensuring their sessions are the best they can be and as exciting as possible for the children that attend. The programme is a platform for growth in confidence and professionalism - creating the building blocks for future success. 

  

• Year 6 Artwork

  Fri 24 Mar 2023

  Our children in year 6 have been busy using their accurate measurement and observational skills to complete a traditional portrait using a range of sketching and shading techniques which as you can see below has resulted in some fantastic art work. Well done year 6

  

• Governing Board Vacancies

  Fri 20 Jan 2023

  Governing Board Vacancies          

  Have you thought about becoming a School Governor at a school in your local area or know anybody who might?

   

  Middleton Cheney Primary Academy are currently looking to recruit a School Governor to join our Local Governing Board. This position would be suitable for someone who has enthusiasm, commitment and an interest in education and wishes to develop their skills around governance and strategic leadership. A background in education is not essential as training will be given. We would particularly welcome new Governors who have transferable skills developed at work such as finance, health and safety, safeguarding, buildings and premises or who have a particularly good understanding of the community served by the school.

   

  We are a two-form entry Primary school situated in the village of Middleton Cheney. We are part of the Prime 7 MAT, a Multi-Academy Trust that includes primary schools in Kings Sutton and Chipping Warden. Our Ofsted Inspection from Dec 2021 rated us as continuing to be ‘Good’. At Middleton Cheney Primary Academy, we want our children to be confident in their own abilities and to reach their fullest potential through a rich, challenging and ambitious curriculum, high quality teaching and pastoral care. We provide a nurturing and supportive community where every child and adult is valued and respected.

   

  Who can become a School Governor?

  All types of people can become School Governors. You don't need to have a child at the school. No special qualifications are required, but you must be 18 or over on the date when you are elected or appointed.

   

  What do school Governors do?

  The role and functions of the Local Governing Body of a school are to:

  • Provide clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.
  • Oversee the financial performance of the school and make sure its money is well spent.
  • Hold the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils.

   

  If you have any questions or would like to find out more about the role please contact Miss Hillier Headteacher on 01295 710218 or head@mcpa.prime7.org.uk

   

  Time Commitment and Training for Governors:

  Our Governor Board meetings are held 4 times a year on weekday evenings and Governors are expected to complete termly school visits. (Three visits in total across the whole school year.)

   

  Being a Governor is a serious commitment, but it can be very rewarding. Find out more about the benefits of becoming a school governor on the School Governors' One Stop Shop website: www.sgoss.org.uk 

   

  To find out more about the job description of a School Governor, please click on this link:

  www.nga.org.uk/Be-a-Governor.aspx  

   

  How to Apply:

   If you are interested in this vacancy please email lisa.macdonald@mcpa.prime7.org.uk  with a letter expressing the reasons for your interest in the role and; the skills and experience you have that make you an ideal candidate; your commitment to undertake training to become an effective governor and  how you plan to contribute to the future work of the governing board. We look forward to hearing form you.

   

  

• Applying for a Primary School Place

  Mon 09 Jan 2023

  If your child turns 4 on or before 31st August 2023 you will need to apply for a primary school place. The deadline for applications is Sunday 15 January at midnight. For further information please visit

  www.westnorthants.gov.uk/admissions 

   

   

   

   

  

• Thank you to our Parents' Association

  Mon 05 Dec 2022

  It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Last week school staff and members of the PTA decorated our school hall and entrance area. A huge thank you goes to our PTA for purchasing some new trees and decorations for us. They look wonderful and the children were very excited to see the school decorated when they arrived this morning.

  

• A huge thank you to Panto Bus

  Mon 05 Dec 2022

  We kicked off the festive season on Friday with a fantastic pantomime performed by The Panto Bus. This year it was the story of Dick Whittington and the cast performed it twice. Once for our Foundation and Key Stage 1 children and once for our children in Key Stage 2. Judging by the positive comments and the joy on the faces of the audience as they left the performances, I would say that a good time was had by all.

  We would like to say a huge thank you to the Panto Bus Company for putting on the performances free of charge. Over the last couple of years we have had to watch an online version of the pantomime in classes so to be able to come together as a school community and watch the performance live was a real treat.

  

• Vacancy - Teaching Assistant at Kings Sutton Primary Academy

  Wed 30 Nov 2022

  TEACHING ASSISTANT REQUIRED 

  One of our partner schools - King's Sutton Primary Academy are looking to recruit a enthusiastic and hard working Teaching Assistant to join their friendly team. For further information please visit:

   

  https://www.kingssuttonpa.co.uk/job-opportunities/