Greg Houghton

What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions

The rise of programmes like ChatGPT has brought the use of artificial intelligence solutions into sharp focus. Designed to potentially make our lives easier and support everyday tasks, this advanced machine-learning technology offers boundless possibilities and will be a part of our future, and our children’s future, for generations to come. The opportunities that these…

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC)

Statement of intent At Langley First School, the pupils and their learning are at the very heart of every decision we make. This policy reflects our diverse mix of pupils and does not discriminate against any protected characteristics. The school prides itself on providing a consistently safe, caring and happy environment where each pupil is…

School Uniform Policy

We have updated this policy in line with the DfE’s new statutory uniforms guidance. Schools are expected to be compliant with the majority of this guidance by September 2022; however, there are exceptions, including where a school needs to consult on a new uniform, where it is tied into a contract with a supplier and…

Anti Bullying Policy

At Langley First School, we work to ensure that each person, in all their uniqueness, is able to thrive in our school, irrespective of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, socio-economic background, physical appearance, disability or the actual or perceived sexual orientation of themselves or of their parents/carers. We endeavour to create a safe and stimulating environment…

PSHE and RSE Policy 2021

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

We define safeguarding as being broader than ‘child protection’. Safeguarding in our school confirms what we do for all children, applies across the whole school, and is linked to our overall culture, ethos, and the principles we follow in school. Safeguarding in our school is child centred and ensures that at all times we work…

End of term letter

Friday 16th July 2021 Dear parent / carer, As we come to the end of another difficult school year, I would like to extend my thanks to all parents and carers for your support over the past 15 months. Things have not been ideal throughout the year, but the children have shown such…

Proposed arrangements for September 2021

Wednesday 14th July 2021 Dear parent/carer, Following the Government’s announcement to move to stage 4 of the road map from 19th July, the leadership team and Governors have been reviewing our current risk assessment and planning on how we can best move forward in September. Set out below are the plans that we hope to…

Year 4 leavers arrangements

Tuesday 29th June 2021 RE: Year 4 leavers arrangements Dear Year 4 parent, For our end of year plans we have reviewed the current guidance and the school risk assessment and believe, that at the time of writing this, we are able to hold a leavers coffee morning under certain restrictions. I am sure you…

Update from Director of Public Health

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