Ashington Learning Partnership

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	Ashington High School Sports College This is a 13-18 school of 1,100 students. It is a High Performing Specialist School with a reputation for innovation and Leadership. In addition to its success in getting the best out of pupils academically, the school also gives students an enjoyable and enriching experience through sports, music, dance, drama and overseas travel. It is a base for School Centred Teacher Training with Northumbria University and produces 25 PE teachers each year, in addition to running a thriving Adult Education programme for over 800 adult learners. Ashington High School’s aim is to provide the best possible learning tailored to the needs of all its learners in a safe and happy environment.
	Bothal Middle School Sports College Bothal Middle School is a thriving 9 -13 school based on the west side of Ashington. It is a large school with over 500 pupils and has extensive playing fields and specialist facilities. It boasts two recently refurbished sports halls which provide superb opportunities for the school to develop its specialist subjects of PE and Sport. At Bothal Middle School Sports College we aim to give your child the best education we can with your help and support. We will work in partnership with you so that your child can reach his or her full potential. With an able, experienced and caring staff, backed by supportive parents and the community, we produce excellent results in all of our activities. We believe that our school community will continue to flourish if its members work harmoniously together. Consequently we expect all members of the school to be aware of, and show consideration for the needs of others. Bothal was one of the first schools in Ashington and was founded in 1873. Our purpose built school was constructed on this site in 1981 and has undergone extensive development in the last five years with more planned in the future. Parents opt to send their children to us from a wide catchment including Ashington, Ellington, Linton, Pegswood and Lynemouth. We strive in our school to provide a happy, caring and supportive environment where learners can develop high expectations and aspirations. We encourage pupils to develop skills by providing opportunities to take responsibility for their own learning, working in partnership with pupils, parents, governors and other members of our community to achieve this.
	Central First School Central First School is situated in the heart of Ashington. It is a modern and spacious building which was purpose built in 1997. We have fifteen classrooms equipped with state of the art technology, a large ICT suite which hosts 32 networked computers, a multi-use hall/gymnasium, an extensive library and resource area and excellent outdoor facilities including three play areas and a playing field. Every child attending Centralhas the opportunity to participate in an increasing range of extra -curricular activities ranging from sports clubs to creative and curriculum based clubs. Our weekly newsletter includes information about upcoming events and issues relating to the life of the school and is very popular with parents. We have a highly motivated and committed staff. We take immense pride in the way we work and our achievements have been recognised in many ways. Central has received several accolades including the Healthy Schools award, International Schools award, Creative Partnerships award, Change School status and Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL) lead school status. Our desire to build upon these achievements is as strong as ever as we strive to make Central First School an outstanding school. The school’s mission is to create confident individuals who are both successful learners and responsible citizens by providing a safe, secure and happy school where everyone works together. We aim to create a learning environment where the very best is expected and achieved by all. We aim to: Teach our children to be literate and numerate learners who are able to grow physically, creatively and spiritually. Deliver a curriculum which is challenging whilst enjoyable and interesting. Provide equal opportunities and entitlement for all in an environment where we promote tolerance, respect and personal responsibility. The school is as committed to working with the families of our learners as we are with the children themselves. We promote an open door policy offering parents the opportunity to speak to their child’s teacher or other members of staff whenever they need to.
	Hirst Park Middle School Sports College As teachers we recognise that all children are individuals. Each child is valued and special to us at Hirst Park Middle School. The staff and governors endeavour to cater for your child’s needs by providing the best facilities and highest teaching standards while fostering the understanding that we all have a valuable part to play in promoting quality relationships both within our school and between the school and its community. We aim: To recognise and value everyone as an individual, each with their own specific needs and to establish a life-time appreciation of learning in which all forms of achievement are acknowledged. To create an interesting and stimulating environment in which everyone takes responsibility for their own learning through first-hand experience whenever possible. To encourage everyone to be caring, confident and concerned members of society, both now and in the future. To establish an understanding and successful working partnership between home and school.
	Wansbeck First School This is a happy vibrant school where all children are given the opportunity of learning in a caring, stimulating environment. Our main aim is to provide a happy and purposeful environment which will give the children confidence and encouragement to learn new skills and concepts, feel able to share and care for one another and work towards becoming independent, responsible well rounded young individuals. We believe it is important that as a parent/guardian you feel welcome in the school. Education is a partnership between home and school with a shared responsibility based on trust and mutual understanding. The co-operation and participation of parents with our school in the education of their child is positively encouraged. A good relationship between school and home builds a child’s confidence, aids their learning and helps them to fulfil their potential in all areas. Although our buildings are old, we have worked hard to make classrooms stimulating and comfortable environments. Led by our excellent staff, the school is thriving as a centre for high quality learning, both in lessons and during our many and varied extra-curricular activities. Our school is committed to giving every child a good start in life. We do this by making sure that we constantly review what we are teaching and the tools that we use to do this with. The fabric of our building is old but the inside will always provide the most up to date facilities possible.