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We aim to provide a cheerful, welcoming school where pupils, staff, governors and parents are valued equally and contribute to the overall ethos of our school.
Royston Summer Fields will be a positive, challenging, child-centred learning environment that is supportive, safe, secure & stimulating…and a place where the needs of all individuals will be met, offering them every opportunity to blossom and fulfil their true potential.
Our curriculum will begin to offer exciting learning opportunities where thinking will be challenged within a supportive, hard working atmosphere and the children will leave at the end of the day feeling confident, happy and with their self-esteem boosted and their minds inspired with their learning experiences.
We hope that the our children at Summer Fields will not only grow physically and mentally, but also socially and spiritually, and in doing so gain a real respect for themselves, for each other and for everyone in the immediate and wider community.
We shall continue to involve ourselves within the community and to work in partnership to provide the best opportunities for the young people of Royston.
Finally, Royston Summer Fields will be a place where we provide an inspirational, positive working environment for our pupils and staff, reinforced by a strong leadership which will promote open, effective communication with staff, pupils, parents & wider community.
| “So in a nutshell” Royston Summer Fields will:- | |
| V | Value all stakeholders |
| I | Be an INCLUSIVE school |
| S | To have effective SUPPORT systems that offer SUCCESS to everyone |
| I | An INSPIRING place to be |
| O | Offer OPPORTUNITY to every child & adult in school |
| N | Nurture what we have & endeavour to improve |
The school was built in 1986, after the closure of the junior school on Midland Road and the then infant school, which is now Parkside Primary, and Summer Fields became the new primary schools for this part of Royston.
The school initially served about 180 pupils, but over time it has grown to now practically full capacity of 210 pupils.
The head appointed at the opening of the school, Mr Derek Hill, had the task of deciding a name for the new school. Being located off Summer Lane the word summer seemed to be a possible option, and being that the school was built on a field off Summer Lane, then the name Summer Fields was decided up on by the head and governors.
The school celebrated its 21st birthday in 2007- and the staff and children had a very special period of looking back and remembering the schools history and also at the same time looking forward to what we all want for our school in the future.
The school has had four heads in its time - Mr Derek Hill; Mr Martin Wagstaff; Mr Alan Smith and the current head Mrs Margaret Fretwell.
Children experiencing learning difficulties, or any child showing special ability, will have an Individual Education Programme, which may include work developed for them in those areas where it is appropriate.
The school has trained and experienced teaching assistants who work with the Special Educational Needs co-ordinator to help oversee our programme for children with special educational needs.
When a child is placed on the SEN register parents will be consulted and invited to school to discuss their child’s programme with their teacher and this will be regularly reviewed.
The school’s policy for SEN and Inclusion is aligned to the National Code of Practice.
At Royston Summer Fields, staff are very aware of and identify children who are gifted and talented. The pupil could be G & T in any of the areas such as; academic, art, sports or music. We provide opportunities, extension activities and challenge pupils to enjoy and achieve their potential.