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Somerby and Ab Kettleby Primary Schools Achieve School Mental Health Award!
Published 11/12/24
We are delighted to announce that Ab Kettleby and Somerby Primary Schools have achieved silver status in the School Mental Health Award. The Award is validated by the Carnegie School of Education, based at Leeds Beckett University, and provides a framework to evidence practices in schools that work towards improving emotional health and wellbeing for both staff and pupils.

Over the last six months, Ab Kettleby and Somerby Primary Schools have put together a portfolio of evidence under a number of competencies: Leadership and Strategy, Organisational Structure and Culture, Support for Staff, Pupils and Parents, Professional Development and Working with External Stakeholders, to validate their good practice. The Award acknowledges the work involved in keeping children mentally active and the positive working environment which has been created, where staff feel supported and able to share the concerns that are affecting their mental health.

Ab Kettleby and Somerby Primary Schools offer children a wide range of strategies to support their mental health and wellbeing, underpinned by the PSHE Curriculum (Personal, Social, Health and Economic). Children talk openly about their emotions, work hard every day to develop positive mental health and wellbeing, and take the time to notice how others are feeling.

Children are taught strategies to aid their wellbeing to be used in times of self-regulation, such as yoga or breathing exercises, and are encouraged to make someone’s day by offering an act of kindness. In addition to this, encouraging words from adults in school are as important for developing children’s confidence and self-esteem.

For staff across the two schools, there is an openness in acknowledging staff needs and the importance of balance with respect to their personal and professional lives. This is assisted through a culture of open dialogue relating to mental health and wellbeing, in which staff are encouraged to have the confidence to speak to senior leaders.

“As the trained Senior Mental Health Lead for the schools, I’m aware that the number of children with a diagnosed mental health disorder is on the increase. Early intervention is imperative to help build social and emotional skills, which are essential for learning and life and good future mental health. Working towards this Award over the last six months has given us the opportunity to celebrate the wonderful work we already do to support mental health and wellbeing and put an action plan in place to continue to enhance this work across the wider Trust.” Andrea Brown, Headteacher of Ab Kettleby and Somerby Primary Schools

“The teachers in school always take time for us, always understand our feelings and always put children first.” Head Girl, Ab Kettleby Primary School

“In total we have had 410 primary schools across the UK achieve our school Mental Health Award since it started in 2017: 173 have achieved the Bronze Award, 173 have achieved the Silver Award, and 64 have achieved the Gold Award. We are delighted that Ab Kettleby and Somerby Primary Schools have successfully achieved the Silver Award.” Carnegie School of Education, Leeds Beckett University

Find out more about the Mental Health Awards here.

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Y5/6 Melton Basketball Competition
Published 29/11/24
On Monday, pupils from The Grove, Brownlow and Ab Kettleby Primary Schools took part in the Y5/6 Melton Basketball Competition at Long Field Spencer Academy!

The Grove were nominated as Spirit of The Games winners, Ab Kettleby were crowned overall winners in the Develop Competition, and Brownlow will progress to the finals in the Spring Term! Well done to everyone involved and thank you to the student leaders for officiating!

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Children In Need
Published 21/11/24
Last week, our staff, pupils and families helped to raise money for Children in Need. This included a non-uniform day, bake sales, photo booths and talent competitions!

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Remembrance Day
Published 19/11/24
Leading up to Remembrance Day, our schools commemorated the service and sacrifices of our Armed Forces in times of conflict. Students took part in various Remembrance assemblies and learned about the impact of war locally.

Children from Buckminster Primary School also sang during the local community service in Sewstern, Mr Rifugiato sounded The Last Post for John Ferneley College's annual commemoration, and Creative Learning Services delivered a World War I history workshop for Year 6 children at The Grove Primary School.

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Iveshead Ofsted Report
Published 12/11/24
We are delighted to share the recent Ofsted report from Iveshead School!

It is testament to the continuous dedication that our teams at the school and across the Trust demonstrate in support of our children.

You can view the full report here: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/149271?utm_source&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=report

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Buckminster Primary School Joins MET!
Published 04/11/24
We are delighted to announce that Buckminster Primary School officially joined our Trust on November 1st!

We had a wonderful morning celebrating their conversion; Year 5 & 6 children enjoyed giving tours and showing us their favourite features of the school, and Julia Orridge, Headteacher at Buckminster Primary School, also co-ordinated virtual meetings for children from across the Trust to introduce themselves!

‘We are really pleased to officially join the Mowbray Education Trust. The school has been on an incredible journey over the last year and are looking forward to continually developing the quality of education with the support and guidance of the family of schools within the MET.’ Julia Orridge

‘Thank you to everyone who attended. We had a lovely morning welcoming members of the community to the Trust. We look forward to the continued collaborative support and development between school and Trust teams.’ Carl Elder, Interim Chief Executive Officer

‘Despite the school’s challenging recent past, through the leadership of the new Headteacher, Julia Orridge, with support from Ian Toon and the wider Trust team, this is a school which the community can be proud of.’ Drew Richardson-Walsh, Vice Chair

Carl Elder, Interim CEO at Mowbray Education Trust, and Julia Orridge, Headteacher at Buckminster Primary School

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JFC Host Girls' Football School Partnerships Competition
Published 18/10/24
John Ferneley College hosted the Girls' Football School Partnerships Competition earlier this week! Several of our primaries took part and the children showed great enthusiasm and spirit. Well done to everyone involved, including our student referees and game scorers!
Thank you also to Filbert Fox for touring the school afterwards and teaching some Maths!

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Harvest Festivals and Bell Ringing Activities!
Published 10/10/24
Children from across our primaries have enjoyed taking part in recent Harvest Festivals and Bell Ringing activities at their local Churches. They read and sang in front of family and community members, helped contribute towards donations for food banks and some even rang the church bells!

Thank you to everyone who organised and attended the services, it was wonderful to see so many of you there.

Read Somerby's write-up here.

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Sporting Activities!
Published 23/09/24
It is fantastic to see the numerous sporting activities that our pupils take part in, in celebration of National Fitness Day recently and throughout the year!

At Ab Kettleby Primary School, this has already included running, karate club, balance bike sessions and the tennis festival at Melton Mowbray Tennis Club!

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Roald Dahl Day
Published 19/09/24
Last week, pupils from across our schools enjoyed all things reading!

The Grove Primary School celebrated Roald Dahl Day, with the children coming to school dressed as their favourite characters and taking part in lots of creative activities.

Ab Kettleby Primary School also kick-started their shared reading initiative, which will take place every Friday!

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Somerby Pupils Remember
Published 12/09/24
Our pupils from Somerby Primary School paid tribute to local wartime paratroopers at Burrough-on-the Hill, as part of the 80th commemoration.

The school works collaboratively with Friends of the Tenth to bring the history of the village to life for our pupils.

Read the full report here.

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Students celebrate GCSE Results Day
Published 28/08/24
As we welcome our students back this week, we would like to congratulate those who have recently departed after collecting their GCSE and A-Level results during the summer!

We are very proud of all the work that has gone towards them and can't wait to see what they do next.

Read the write-up for John Ferneley College here.

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Somerby and Ab Kettleby Primary Schools Achieve School Mental Health Award!

“The teachers in school always take time for us, always understand our feelings and always put children first.” Head Girl, Ab Kettleby Primary School

Find out more about the Mental Health Awards here.

Y5/6 Melton Basketball Competition

On Monday, pupils from The Grove, Brownlow and Ab Kettleby Primary Schools took part in the Y5/6 Melton Basketball Competition at Long Field Spencer Academy!

The Grove were nominated as Spirit of The Games winners, Ab Kettleby were crowned overall winners in the Develop Competition, and Brownlow will progress to the finals in the Spring Term! Well done to everyone involved and thank you to the student leaders for officiating!

Children In Need

Last week, our staff, pupils and families helped to raise money for Children in Need. This included a non-uniform day, bake sales, photo booths and talent competitions!

Remembrance Day

Leading up to Remembrance Day, our schools commemorated the service and sacrifices of our Armed Forces in times of conflict. Students took part in various Remembrance assemblies and learned about the impact of war locally.

Iveshead Ofsted Report

We are delighted to share the recent Ofsted report from Iveshead School!

It is testament to the continuous dedication that our teams at the school and across the Trust demonstrate in support of our children.

You can view the full report here: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/149271?utm_source&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=report

Buckminster Primary School Joins MET!

We are delighted to announce that Buckminster Primary School officially joined our Trust on November 1st!

‘We are really pleased to officially join the Mowbray Education Trust. The school has been on an incredible journey over the last year and are looking forward to continually developing the quality of education with the support and guidance of the family of schools within the MET.’ Julia Orridge

‘Thank you to everyone who attended. We had a lovely morning welcoming members of the community to the Trust. We look forward to the continued collaborative support and development between school and Trust teams.’ Carl Elder, Interim Chief Executive Officer

‘Despite the school’s challenging recent past, through the leadership of the new Headteacher, Julia Orridge, with support from Ian Toon and the wider Trust team, this is a school which the community can be proud of.’ Drew Richardson-Walsh, Vice Chair

JFC Host Girls' Football School Partnerships Competition

Harvest Festivals and Bell Ringing Activities!

Children from across our primaries have enjoyed taking part in recent Harvest Festivals and Bell Ringing activities at their local Churches. They read and sang in front of family and community members, helped contribute towards donations for food banks and some even rang the church bells!

Thank you to everyone who organised and attended the services, it was wonderful to see so many of you there.

Read Somerby's write-up here.

Sporting Activities!

Roald Dahl Day

Somerby Pupils Remember

Students celebrate GCSE Results Day

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