Business Details
Welcome to Blackheath Primary School
At Blackheath Primary School, we are dedicated to nurturing young minds through a meticulously designed curriculum that prioritises reading, cultural experiences, and holistic development. Our seven-step approach ensures pupils build subject knowledge, vocabulary, and life skills while fostering aspirations for global citizenship. We integrate regular trips, visits, and partnerships with organisations like West Midlands Police and NSPCC to enrich learning and promote safety. Our commitment to wellbeing is evident through initiatives like the Pupil Wellbeing Committee and Healthy Minds Intervention Programmes, which support mental and physical health. With a focus on inclusivity, we provide tailored support for SEND pupils, ensuring equal access to a broad curriculum.Our experienced team, led by Mr Hytch, delivers the Jigsaw PSHE programme, aligning with statutory RHE guidance to equip children with essential life skills. We maintain transparent communication with parents through regular updates, consultations, and accessible policies, reflecting our dedication to trust and collaboration. Our curriculum, reviewed against 2025 DfE guidance, prepares pupils for modern Britain through academic rigor and character development. By balancing structured learning with creative experiences, we cultivate confident, empathetic learners ready to thrive in a changing world.
Services
Nursery Education
Reception Class
Year Group Teaching
SEND Support
Healthy Minds Programme
Highlights and features
- We offer a curriculum enriched with trips and partnerships for real-world learning.
- Our Jigsaw PSHE programme promotes emotional resilience and healthy relationships.
- Tailored support ensures equal access for SEND pupils across all subjects.
- Experienced staff deliver statutory RHE guidance with parental consultation.
- Pupil wellbeing is prioritised through mental health initiatives and assemblies.
Services
Nursery Education
Our Nursery curriculum introduces foundational skills through play-based learning, focusing on reading, vocabulary development, and social interaction. Children engage in structured activities aligned with EYFS standards while building confidence in a supportive environment. The programme prepares pupils for Reception through gradual skill acquisition and cultural exposure.
SEND Support
We provide tailored interventions for pupils with special educational needs, including in-class support and small-group sessions. Bespoke 'pop-up' programmes address individual targets from Education and Health Care Plans while maintaining inclusion within mainstream lessons. Our accessibility plan ensures equal participation in all curriculum areas.
Healthy Minds Programme
This initiative promotes mental and physical wellbeing through assemblies, workshops, and targeted interventions. Children learn emotional regulation techniques and participate in activities like 'Hello Yellow' to raise mental health awareness. The programme integrates with PSHE education to build resilience and self-awareness.
Residential Trips
Key Stage Two pupils experience residential trips that enhance cultural capital and independence. These visits link to curriculum topics while developing teamwork and practical life skills. Preparatory workshops and post-trip reflections ensure educational continuity and safety awareness.
Relationships Education
Delivered through the Jigsaw programme, our statutory RHE curriculum covers healthy relationships, body awareness, and online safety. Age-appropriate lessons use interactive methods to teach consent, respect, and emotional health, with parental consultation for Year 6 sex education components.
People
Mr Hytch
Headteacher
Mr Hytch leads our dedicated team with a focus on curriculum innovation and pupil wellbeing. He ensures strategic alignment with national standards while maintaining the school's ethos of aspiration and inclusivity.
Mrs Morgan
SENCO
Mrs Morgan coordinates tailored support for SEND pupils, implementing individualised learning plans and collaborating with external specialists. Her work ensures equal access to the curriculum while promoting pupil independence.
Questions
What curriculum does Blackheath Primary follow?
We follow the 2014 National Curriculum enhanced with our seven-step approach focusing on reading, experiences, aspirations, knowledge, wellbeing, vocabulary, and skills development.
How does the school support pupil wellbeing?
Through the Healthy Minds Programme, Pupil Wellbeing Committee, and partnerships with external agencies, we provide mental health support, assemblies, and targeted interventions for emotional and physical wellbeing.
Are there opportunities for parental involvement?
Parents receive regular updates through newsletters and meetings. We consult on RHE curriculum content and provide paper copies of information upon request to ensure full accessibility.
What SEND provision is available?
We offer differentiated teaching, small-group sessions, and bespoke interventions aligned with EHCP targets. Our accessibility plan ensures all pupils can participate fully in school life.
How are trips and experiences integrated into learning?
All year groups participate in curriculum-linked trips, with Key Stage Two pupils undertaking residential visits. These experiences build cultural capital and practical skills for modern citizenship.
