Eckington Junior School

School Street, Eckington, Derbyshire, S21 4FL

        Tel: 01246 432549

Email: EJSAdmin@learnerstrust.org

A warm welcome to the Eckington Junior School website.

Our aim is that all children feel cared for, valued and nurtured. We believe in giving children a broad and balanced curriculum so that they develop a ‘thirst’ for learning and rise to the challenges of daily life. At Eckington Junior School we believe everyone should be supported to reach their full potential, enjoy their learning and develop the skills they need to be successful. We believe that pupils achieve their very best when school and home work in partnership.

We hope you find our website useful and informative. If you have any enquires please do not hesitate to get in touch with our school office on 01246 432549 who will be more than happy to help you.

About Us

Together We: Explore, Believe and Achieve

 
With this in mind we aim:
  • To motivate children through creative teaching.
  • To provide a caring and happy environment to which children want to come and give their best.
  • To make every day enjoyable for the children.
  • To ensure that children can work and play in a safe environment.
  • To set high standards of attainment for each child so that each one can achieve his or her potential in a hard working environment.
  • To promote the physical, spiritual, cultural, social and moral development of pupils.
  • To promote partnership between home and school.
  • To promote healthy lifestyles, raising awareness of the importance of exercise and healthy eating.
  • To encourage our children to develop self-discipline and a sense of responsibility and care for others.
  • To provide the opportunity for children to develop the skills they will need in later life, both social and academic.
  • To provide all children with the opportunity to become involved in the life of the school and the wider community.

You can find all our documents regarding our visions, aims, and values here –  including British values and equality objectives

Headteacher: Mrs Y Cherry

Trust Partner: Mr Hickey

School Busines Manager: Mrs Barnes

School Business Assistant: Mrs Lockley

Learning Mentor: Mrs Alcock

HLTA: Ms Beard

 

Teachers:

Mr Ellis-Jones 

Miss Heeley 

Miss Swift 

Mrs Noble

Mr Smith 

Mrs Burn 

 

Teaching Assistants:

Mrs O’Hara

Mrs Smith

Ms Brown

Mrs Downs

Mrs Brunt

Miss Blakey

 

Lunchtime Coordinator:

Mrs Brunt

 

Midday Supervisors:

Mrs Smith & Ms Brown

 

Caretaker:

Mr Burditt

 

Cleaners: 

Mrs Fretwell

Mr Burditt

Ms Kent

Name

Position

Register of Business Interest

Term of Office

Phil Hickey

Chair of Champions

None

N/A

Yvette Cherry

Headteacher

None

N/A

Jason Crump

Parent

None

Expires 31st August 2024

Ken Law

Co-opted

None

 

Expires 31st August 2024

Carla Weaving

Co-opted

None

 

Expires December 2026

Tina Richmond

Co-opted

None

Expires December 2026

Jonathan Smith

Staff

None

Expires December 2026

Natalie Smith

Clerk

None

N/A

You can view and download all documents relating to our school champions here – incuding attendance registers, meeting minutes, and register of interest forms.

School Information

You can find and download digital copies of our recent letters and newsletters here.

You can view and download our confirmed INSET days and school term calendars here.

You can find our dinner menus here. 

Government guidance on portion sizes

Mellors – Download additional information and activity packs

Mellors Environmental and Projects Update (October 2021)

Eckington Junior School is part of the Learners’ Trust MAT. We continue to follow the Derbyshire Admissions Policy and Guidelines. Please contact the local authority to find out about our admissions arrangements.

Local authority website, or call 01629 537479.
Local authority’s admissions criteria

Our school day begins at 9:00am and we finish at 3:35pm (32.92 hours a week)

Eckington Junior School are proud to have received funding from the National Lottery to help us provide a range of exciting opportunities for the wider community. The funding will provide a diverse range of practical skills and life experiences, helping people achieve personal development, raising aspirations and linking activities to different careers and industry pathways.

You can find more details on transitions here. 

Our commitment to Safeguarding at Eckington Junior School

 

Eckington Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All Staff are employed subject to a DBS check and undergo Safeguarding training prior to starting their role. There is annual Safeguarding training for all staff at Eckington Junior School.

Safeguarding is about ensuring that everyone is safe from harm – safe from bullying, safe from people who could abuse, safe from discrimination or harassment – and that we all feel safe in our environment.

We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy which can be viewed in the Safeguarding section of our website.

Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare. If a member of staff is concerned about a child’s welfare, they will record their concern, and any observations or conversation heard using our secure online system CPOMS. The concern will also be reported to one of the DSLs as soon as possible the same day.

If a member of staff has concerns which relate to the actions or behaviour of another member of staff (which could suggest that s/he is unsuitable to work with children) then this will be reported to one of the DSLs in confidence, who will refer the matter to the Headteacher (or the Chair of Governors if the concern relates to the Headteacher) who will consider what action to take.

We actively support the Government’s Prevent Agenda to counter radicalism and extremism. 

If you are ever concerned about the safety or well‐being of someone at our school please talk to one of the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead s (DSLs).

 

 

View and Download or Safeguarding Policies and Documents.

OFSTED’s Website

Our OFSTED Inspection Reports (Post Conversion)

Our OFSTED Inspection Reports (Pre-Conversion)

School Curriculum and Standards

Curriculum Policy

Curriculum Content

You can view and download all documents regarding our curriculum here.

You can view and download documents regarding early help here.

Remote Learning Information for Parents

We are proud to offer an amazing opportunity that will bring fitness classes directly to your home, made possible by the National Lottery Community Fund.

At the click of a button you will have access to a wide variety of fun exercise workouts, suitable for the whole family and for all abilities. Whether you’re at school, in your living room or at the local park this is a great and inclusive way to be active together.

Simply click on this link and enter the password “pk” to access the brilliant range of activities.

LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND LOGO - Cancer Focus Northern Ireland

SEND Policy

SEND Information Report

Pupil Premium Documents

Sports Premium Documents

Our school’s latest progress and attainment figures can be found on the Department for Education’s website. 

Policies

Behaviour Policy

Anti-Bullying Policy

EAL Policy

First Aid Policy

Complaints Policy

You can find and download copies of all of our other important school policies here.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact the school office using the email address at the bottom of this page.

Charging and Remissions Policy

Whistleblowing Policy

Health & Safety Policy

Data Protection Policy

Freedom of Information Policy

Privacy Notices

Scheme of Delegation

Exclusion Policy

You can find information about the Board of Trustees here.

 ** You can request a printed copy of any of the above free of charge. **

Contact Details

Address:
Eckington Junior School, School Street, Eckington, Derbyshire, S21 4FL

Tel: 01246 432549

Email: EJSAdmin@learnerstrust.org

For all enquiries please contact Mrs Lockley using the contact details above.

If you wish to contact our Headteacher, Mrs Cherry, please contact the school office using the number provided above.

If you wish to contact our SENCo, Mrs Cherry, please contact the school office using the number provided above.

If you wish to make a complaint please contact the school office in the first instance.

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