The Ripley Academy
A member of the East Midlands Education Trust
Achieving Excellence Together
Welcome
Miss Jayne Scattergood, Vice Principal
Mr Chris Endacott, Assistant Principal
Tonight’s Items
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Physical environment
Pupil Admission Number Consultation
Parent/Carer Communication
Previous issues raised
Creating a PTA body (Friends of Ripley
Academy?)
School Development Priorities
• Strengthen the overall quality of teaching so
that it is all at least good, with an increasing
proportion that is outstanding
• Raising standards of attainment, raising levels
of progress (expected and beyond)
• Consistent use of policies
• Greater engagement of parents and carers
The Physical Environment
• Awaiting start date of new build (project 6
years).
• New fencing for school field (and school site).
• New Astroturf ‘carpet’ – now completed
Pupil Admission Number
Consultation
Feedback very positive
Most in favour
Only concerns related to feeder primary children
Governors approved for 2017 intake
Parent/Carer Communication
Feeling around moving reply slips to online or
continue using paper?
Online could be:
• 1) via a form on the website
• 2) asking parents to do via email
Issues raised at previous Parent Forum
Online parents consultation appointments
Show My Homework log-ins for parents
Results of preferred timings for parent
consultation events
Communication – New Website
Friends of Ripley Academy
Creating a PTA body
Dena Hill
Thank you for making the time to visit
us this evening;
we really appreciate your continued
support.
The Ripley Academy
A member of the East Midlands Education Trust
Achieving Excellence Together