Welcome to Albourne C.E. Primary School. We are a friendly and welcoming Church of England School situated in Albourne village in the Mid Sussex countryside. Programme of Events September 2026 Open Events Reception 2027 School @ a glance 2026 Hurst Educational Trust & Albourne Vision Ofsted & SIAMS Reports 2025 Weekly Newsletter Empower Growth Welcome to Albourne C of E Primary The Albourne Way Living life to the full Ofsted 2025 high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour delight in showing their knowledge display impeccable manners and behave well pupils' exceptionally strong attitudes to school Press Play Muddy Aprons Stirring 00:00 / 02:39 'Children at Albourne are fortunate to be there. ' 'They flourish from start to finish.' SIAMS Inspection January 2025 PUPILS LOVE LEARNING To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Headteacher's Welcome I am proud to lead an exceptionally committed and caring staff team in this thriving school. We are set in the heart of Albourne village in beautiful rural surroundings at the foot of the South Downs. Read more Christian Life Our Christian values are the basis for everything we do at Albourne and they play a key role in the development of our pupils academically, emotionally, morally, socially and spiritually. Find out more Curriculum Education at Albourne is inclusive and lessons are delivered in a way that ensures every child is accepted and valued for their individuality. Find out more Wrap Around Care We offer Wrap Around Care before and after the school day, in order to support working parents. Our provision includes a Breakfast Club, a range of extra-curricular clubs and an After School Club. Find out more Albourne’s strength is in its sense of family. Children look after each other - older kids take pride in being mentors to the younger ones and do so happily and with great patience. The outcome of this is that when my children have each started school they have immediately felt a part of the Albourne community, like they have security and companionship at lunch and break times which can otherwise sometimes feel difficult to navigate, and as such have started their school journey very positively. The Albourne Learners initiative (and the Reading Challenge) has also really encouraged and inspired my children to thrive. Latest news For all the latest school and class news, follow us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram

This is where parents can find and download all our school policy documents. Policies Important school documents. Below are all our school policy documents. New policies are published on our website following the agreement of school Governors, where relevant. Paper copies are available from the school office on request. GDPR From the May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) replaced the Data Protection Act (DPA). The School collects and uses personal information about staff, students, parents or carers and other individuals who come into contact with the School. This information is gathered in order to enable it to provide education and other associated functions. In addition, there may be a legal requirement to collect and use information to ensure that the School complies with its statutory obligations. We ensure that your personal data is processed fairly and lawfully, is accurate, is kept secure and is retained for no longer than is necessary. The schools registration number is ZB323813. This registration is renewed annually and updated as and when necessary. You can find our Privacy Notice in the list of policies below. Download policies Click to download. Accessibility Plan Acceptable use of technology policy Admissions Policy 2027/28 Admissions Policy 2026/27 AI Policy Allergy Policy 2026-27 Allegations of Abuse policy Anti-bullying policy Behaviour Principles HET Attendance and Punctuality policy Charging and Remissions policy Children with health needs who cannot attend school policy Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy 2026-27 Complaints Procedure (HET) Collective Worship policy Data Protection policy Dog in school policy 2026-27 Equal Opportunities policy Excellence in Teaching and Learning policy 2026-27 Freedom of Information & publication Scheme Health and Safety policy Internet Use and E-safety policy Medicines in School policy Mental Health and Wellbeing policy Excellent Learner Behaviour Policy PSHE inc RSE Positive handling policy Privacy Notice Pupils Pupil Premium Strategy Report 2025-2026 RE Policy Remote learning Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) policy SEND Information Report 2025-6 Suspension and Permanent Exclusion policy Supporting pupils with medical conditions policy Visitors' policy Volunteer policy Whistleblowing

All Governors are volunteers and our governing body includes representatives from parents, staff, the local community, the Local Authority and Diocese. They have a range of backgrounds and skills, including business and education, which enables them to be effective as a Governing Body. Governors Supporting our whole school community. Local Governing Body Albourne C of E primary 2026-27 Our Governors All Governors are volunteers and our governing body includes representatives from parents, staff, the local community, the Local Authority and Diocese. They have a range of backgrounds and skills, including business and education, which enables them to be effective as a Governing Body. Governors share the school’s vision and values and this informs their priorities and decisions. Our Governing Body are committed to making a positive contribution to the school and your child’s education. This includes all pupils' learning as well as their overall wellbeing. Governing Body Janneke Blokland Chair of Governors Louise Whitmore Vice Chair of Governors and Parent Governor Rev Rachel Cornish Governor Fiona Keeling Ex officio, Headteacher Nargis Miah Teacher Governor Rebecca Bownas Co-opted Governor Tim Higginson Co-opted Governor Victoria Goften Parent Governor Danni Gregory Clerk Role of the Governors The Governors seek to support the school community as a whole: pupils, staff and parents, and they are also accountable to the whole school community. The aims of our Governors are to: Be strategic Act as a critical friend in the development of the school Hold the school to account The Governors also maintain strong links with our local community, which includes St Bartholomew's Church in Albourne and Albourne village. The specific roles of our Governors are to: Set a clear vision, ethos and strategic direction of the school Work with the Headteacher to promote and maintain a high quality education for all pupils To hold the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the pupils and the performance management of staff Ensure final oversight of the financial performance of the school and the effective use of school resources How the Governors work Individual Governors have no power or responsibility; it is only the full governing body that has legal duties and powers. However, all Governors share in that corporate responsibility. The school's direction is agreed by the Governing body, Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, who also make sure the school is meeting its targets. The Headteacher and staff manage the school on a day-to-day basis. The Governors meet six times a year for full governing body meetings. These meetings cover all matters of governance. Each Governor takes on a specific monitoring role for different aspects of school governance. Our flat structure removes the need for sub-committees. Governors are also part of various working parties during the year which shares the workload and helps us to be more effective. Regular training enables governors to keep up-to-date with current thinking in education and church schools. The Governors welcome parents' feedback about the school. If you have any queries about the role of the Governors, or require further information, please contact our Clerk to Governors, Sian Cattaneo, via the school office or email clerk@albournecep.co.uk . The Chair of Governors can be also be contacted via the Clerk. About our Governors "I became a governor in 2023. In my main role I am the Chaplain at Hurstpierpoint College, and have a keen interest in supporting education in the area in which I live. Previously, I was chair of governors of a primary school in Wiltshire, where I worked in parish and school life. Having a background in Science, I am also passionate about enthusing children to learn and discover the world for themselves." Janneke Blokland, Chair of Governors "I became a parent governor in Autumn 2020. I have two children at Albourne and I want to play a greater role in supporting the development of this wonderful school. I’ve taught History for nearly 20 years in a sixth form college and also secondary schools. I feel I am in a good position to not only use my knowledge and perspective as a parent but also have a real understanding of working in a school. I am currently taking a career break but continue to work as an A-level examiner." Louise Whitmore, Parent Governor I became a governor at Albourne in Autumn 2023. I am currently working full time at Hurst College as Head of the Humanities Faculty and Director of Educational Research which helps inform teaching and learning practice across the whole of the College. I have been teaching since 2010, after completing my geography degree, and during this time in education I have worked as a: Sports Coach, Teacher of Geography, Teacher of Sociology, Head of Department (geography and sociology), Head of Faculty and Director of Educational Research. I am keen to support the school in its Curriculum Development and all aspects of Teaching and Learning moving forward. Rebecca Bownas "I became a governor in January 2024, and will be taking an interest in finance. I live in the parish of Albourne and am now retired, having spent my career in the NHS. I am looking forward to helping the school as it goes from strength to strength." Tim Higginson "I became a governor in January 2024, and will be taking an interest in finance. I live in the parish of Albourne and am now retired, having spent my career in the NHS. I am looking forward to helping the school as it goes from strength to strength."

Resources for parents and pupils for each of our classes. Class Pages Resources for parents and pupils. Reception: Robins class Information for parents with a child in our Reception (Robins) class in 2026-7 Curriculum Overview Find out more Year 1: Wagtails Information for parents with a child in our Year 1 (Wagtails) class in 2026-7 Curriculum Overview Ask Me Abouts Year 2: Skylarks class Information for parents with a child in our Year 2 (Skylarks) class in 2026-7 Curriculum Overview Ask Me Abouts Year 3: Kingfishers Information for parents with a child in our Year 3 (Kingfishers) class in 2026-67 Curriculum Overview Ask Me Abouts Year 4: Starlings class Information for parents with a child in our Starlings class in 2026-27 Curriculum Overview Ask Me Abouts Year 6: Nightingale class Information for parents with a child in our Year 5/6 class in 2026-27 Curriculum Overview Ask Me Abouts

Below is important information for our parents/carers. Parents - Our Albourne Family Albourne Family Forum Read, Write, Inc Presentation Austin's Butterfly Diary Dates Next Week @ Albourne Find out more SEND Information Newsletters, Hurst Life & School Letters Find out more Class Information Ask Me Abouts Find out more Find out more Download our school term dates and find out what school events are coming up. Attendance What to do if your child is absent Find out more Find out more The School Day @Albourne Find out more Uniform Online Safety Useful advice for parents on today's technology and how to guide and protect your child. Find out more Downloads For all letters, information and forms for parents, please visit our Downloads page. Downloads

Following the Albourne Way living life to the full Wagtails Curriculum Overview Year 1 Wagtails Class

Year 3 Kingfishers Class Following the Albourne Way living life to the full Kingfishers Curriculum Overview Welcome to Kingfishers and Year 3. The class teacher in Kingfishers is Miss Johanson. Kingfishers have a locker to keep their belongings in – we ask that children only bring small bags/book bags into school each day so that the lockers are not too full! Children are welcome to bring a snack of fruit, vegetables or cheese for morning playtime and will need to have water bottles in school, as usual. Pictures of staff Our main topic for the Autumn Term is Stone Age to Iron Age. In history, we consider the key question: What are the similarities and differences between the stone, bronze and iron ages. In the Spring term, we move on to focus on to the ancient Egyptians and in the Summer term our topic is UK and the South Downs. More detail is available on the curriculum pages of the school website. One of the exciting things about Year 3 is that we start swimming at Hurst College in the spring and summer terms! Remember to bring in your swimming bags on Wednesdays. We have high expectations of reading, therefore we encourage every child to read at least 5 times weekly, and ask parents or children to record this in their reading diaries. We will check the diaries every Monday and each week a child achieves the 5x a week target, a raffle ticket is put in the box ready for the reading challenge assembly. Tickets are drawn half-termly to see who can choose a ‘Golden Book’. Homework in Year 3 consists of reading (as above), spellings (weekly) and a topic based task that will cover options from across the curriculum, which is due every half term. Copies of our half-termly ‘Ask Me About’ newsletter and our latest homework grid can be found below. Ask Me About May 2024 Ask Me About May 2024 Ask Me About March 2024 Ask Me About February 2024 Ask Me About

Year 5 Woodpeckers Class Following the Albourne Way living life to the full Ask Me About 'Ask Me Abouts' will be added here half-termly to keep you informed about what we have been doing and what we intend to do in Woodpeckers class.

Information for Year 6 parents on what we are learning this year. Year 6 Nightingale Class Following the Albourne Way living life to the full Nightingales Curriculum Overview 2-24-5 Welcome to Nightingales. 'Ask Me Abouts' will be added here half-termly to keep you informed about what we have been doing and what we intend to do in Nightingales class. Welcome to Nightingales (Year 6). The teacher in Nightingales is Mr. Hamilton. The class also has the support of Mrs. Henson in the mornings and as cover for Mr. Hamilton on Friday afternoons. Nightingales have a newly built classroom separate from the school’s main building with its own lockers, toilet block and a smaller group-work room. The Autumn term will introduce the children to the geography topic of Mountains and Volcanoes. They will find out how volcanoes affect the lives of those living in Iceland, and making local comparisons with people living in mountainous areas of Wales. In English, the children will follow the Albourne Writers Way to create some wonderful descriptive writing inspired by ‘The Wolves of Currumpaw’,’The man who walked between the Twin Towers’ and ‘Survivors’. We expect all children to be reading daily at home and in school when the opportunity arises. Home reading should be recorded in their reading diary, which we check weekly- those who have been reading daily will have a raffle ticket entered into the half-termly reading challenge, with the opportunity to win a book. In maths, we will be recapping the children’s knowledge of place value, the four operations and fractions. This will be carried out through a range of question types to help develop a deeper understanding of mathematical skills. We will also do a weekly times table challenge to help speed up their recall. In computing the children will be learning more about the importance of safety and how we can use spreadsheets to help with calculations and displaying of data. Design technology will be a themed day run by the STEM Ambassadors, who have quite a challenge for the children. Religion, will allow the children to find out about the Hajj through a study of Islam and to study the question, ‘Was Jesus the messiah?’ To keep fit and healthy, we will have two PE lessons per week- our first session will focus on developing tag rugby skills and the second will split, with year 6 going swimming and year 5 doing dance. In science we will explore living things and their environments. We will be having a trip to London to the Natural history Museum as part of geography topic work. We set homework on Google Classroom based on reading, grammar, punctuation and spelling, and maths (related to our classwork). Thanks, as ever, to all the parents and carers for their help and support. Please feel free to contact us. Downloads For all letters, information and forms for parents, please follow the link to our Downloads page. Downloads page

Year 4 Starlings Class Following the Albourne Way living life to the full Starlings Curriculum Overview 26-27