Holy Family Catholic Primary School

Holy Family Catholic Primary School Blackpool.

Governance Statement Sept 2022.

Governors would like to offer a very warm welcome to our new Head Teacher Mrs Allonby, our thanks, of course, go to Mrs Moreton for her many years of service on behalf of our school. 

Governors were very grateful to everyone that worked so hard in school during the last, very eventful, school year. Despite any anxiety you may have felt, once again, we provided the best education for our children.

Ofsted.

We received Ofsted immediately before Christmas last year. We were aware that the standards, to achieve each of the four categories, had been strengthened making them harder to achieve. It was very satisfying; therefore, to again achieve a strong “Good” grading. This outcome once again justified the incredibly hard work undertaken by all our staff on behalf of our children.

Academy.

School is prepared to be invited to join the Blessed Edward Bamber Multi Academy Trust. Details will be made available when known but governors have proviisonally agreed to join in April 2024.

Faith.

Sister Margaret ran our First Holy Communion programmes last year which culminated in two fantastic celebrations.

Our delight of having Father Peter celebrate one class mass per week has been tempered by the sad news that he will move on to another parish in the Autumn. Our thanks and good wishes go out to Father Peter. We welcome Fr. David Burns to the parishes of Holy Family and St. Bernadette’s.

Once again, we joined other catholic schools to celebrate an outdoor mass at St Mary’s.

Curriculum.

Following Ofsted our main focus has been to add further detail into the curriculum.

Additional Council funding allowed the purchase of new books for our Library.

We encouraged trips out of school and visits were included as part of the curriculum learning.

Book week was again celebrated to further promote a “lifelong love of reading.”

Mrs Unsworth’s Athletics teams won both the Blackpool and Lancashire games, the first time a Blackpool school had won at Lancashire level, a remarkable achievement!

Mrs Brayshaw’s  pupil’s Art work won the Young Seasider Exhibition and was published in the Blackpool Gazette.

Early analysis of end of year test results appears to be pleasing!

The school celebrated the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth 11 on 27th May including a visit from the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire.

Independence and Individuality.

Although our children returned to a near normal school last year, the school will endeavour to invite more parents into school under the advice of Dr. Arif Rajpurs, Director of Public Health.

Attendance, not surprisingly, has increased when compared to the previous year.

Our Covid control measures worked to allow maximum learning.

Any changes to our Covid restrictions will be broadcast via our usual channels.

After a discussion around Natasha’s Law, we are now a “nut free school.”

Inter school events have started again.

Community and Environment.

One Friday Morning Assembly was dedicated to pray for peace in Europe and a Ukrainian member of our school community joined us to sing in the native language of his homeland.

Y6 children attended a session ran by B.F.C. looking at Friendship and healthy Relationships.

School is always encouraging people to become a governor and help support and challenge the Head Teacher. If anyone who would like to learn more, please leave your name and contact details at reception. Governors were delighted to welcome Mrs Cookson, Mrs Spencer and Mrs Brumwell to the board.

Last year's Voluntary Aided Schools Capital Allowance bid was successful and we were able to get our playground areas resurfaced.

We welcome Miss Johnstone and Mrs Mattinson to our school and wish good luck to Mrs Briggs and Mrs Green who left.

Governors want to wish everyone a successful year.

Ian Hunter.

Chair of Governors.

Committee Membership

Governor Training

Declarations of Interests

Governance Statement 2020-21.pdf

Governor Attendance18-19.pd