Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Empowering Young Minds Through Excellence in Primary Education
New Swannington Primary School has been nurturing young minds since 1923, providing a safe and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. Our dedicated team of educators is committed to fostering academic excellence while cultivating essential life skills such as resilience, creativity, and empathy. We prioritise strong partnerships with families, recognising that parental involvement is crucial to a child's educational journey. With a curriculum designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking, we prepare students aged 4-11 for future success while maintaining a focus on personal growth and social responsibility.Our school's strategic location in the National Forest between Whitwick and Swannington allows us to offer both local community benefits and attract families seeking quality education from beyond our catchment area. Through continuous improvement initiatives like our Parent Forum and SEND support services, we ensure every child receives tailored guidance to reach their full potential.
Services
Primary Education
SEND Support
Safeguarding
Parental Engagement
Wraparound Care
Details
- Year established: 1923
Highlights and features
- We offer 100 years of educational experience in a historic school setting
- Our dedicated staff provide individualised support for every child's development
- We maintain a strong focus on safeguarding and child protection measures
- Our curriculum combines academic excellence with essential life skills development
- We foster strong partnerships between school and families for educational success
What people say
Safe environment
Dedicated staff
Children's happiness
Strong communication
Effective support
Services
Primary Education
Our primary education program delivers a comprehensive curriculum for children aged 4-11, focusing on core academic subjects while developing essential life skills. With single-year group classes and experienced teachers, we create a structured learning environment that nurtures individual potential. Our approach combines traditional teaching methods with modern educational techniques to prepare students for future academic challenges.
SEND Support
We provide tailored support for children with special educational needs and disabilities through our dedicated SENCo and specialised interventions. Our inclusive approach ensures every child receives appropriate assistance while maintaining full access to our curriculum. We work closely with parents and external agencies to develop individualised education plans that address specific learning requirements and promote personal development.
Safeguarding
Our safeguarding program follows national guidelines to ensure children's safety and wellbeing at all times. With trained staff and Operation Encompass participation, we maintain robust protection measures. We implement strict DBS checks for all personnel and have clear procedures for identifying and addressing potential welfare concerns while maintaining open communication with families and support agencies.
Parental Engagement
We foster strong home-school partnerships through regular communication channels and parental involvement opportunities. Our approach includes formal parent evenings, detailed progress reports, and family events that encourage community participation. We maintain open lines of communication for daily updates and concerns while providing resources to support learning at home.
Wraparound Care
Our wraparound care program provides supervised childcare before and after school hours, supporting working families. The breakfast club operates from 7:30-8:30am and after-school care runs until 5:15pm, offering structured activities and homework support. These services complement our main educational program while maintaining a safe, supervised environment for children outside regular school hours.
People
Mrs Judy Ramsell
Headteacher
With extensive educational leadership experience, Mrs Ramsell leads our school with a focus on nurturing potential and fostering a love for learning. She oversees all academic and operational aspects while maintaining close family partnerships.
Mrs Julie Johnson
School Business Manager
Mrs Johnson manages the school's administrative and financial operations, ensuring efficient day-to-day running while supporting the headteacher's strategic vision for educational excellence.
Mrs Andrea Cave
Chair of Governors
As Chair of Governors, Mrs Cave provides strategic oversight and governance, working with the leadership team to maintain high standards and ensure effective policy implementation.
Mrs Emma Mitchell
SENCo
Mrs Mitchell coordinates our Special Educational Needs provision, developing tailored support programs and working closely with teachers and parents to address individual learning requirements effectively.
Karen Palumbo
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
As a deputy safeguarding lead, Karen ensures child protection policies are implemented effectively, working with staff and external agencies to maintain a safe learning environment for all children.
Questions
What age range does the school cater for?
We provide education for children aged 4-11 years, covering Early Years Foundation Stage through to Key Stage 2.
How does the school support children with special educational needs?
Our SENCo coordinates tailored support programs, working with teachers and parents to implement individualised learning plans and specialist interventions.
What safeguarding measures are in place?
We follow strict safeguarding protocols with trained staff, DBS checks, and Operation Encompass partnership to ensure child protection at all times.
How can parents get involved in their child's education?
We encourage family participation through regular communication, parent evenings, school events, and our Parent Forum initiative.
What are the school's operating hours?
The school day runs from 8:45am to 3:15pm, with wraparound care available from 7:30am and until 5:15pm.
Reviews (1)
Janet Russell
Oct 06, 2017
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A caring, proactive school, where the children are always the highest priority. The school provides wonderful opportunities for the children to perform, nurturing children's talents for singing, acting or playing instruments.
