Siobhan Easton Head of Early Years Marine Academy

Siobhan Easton Head of Early Years Marine Academy Primary

Ernesettle Community School ü Newly Qualified Teacher ü May 2010 ‘Special Measures’ ü Lead teacher for the School Council ü Second Year Teacher ü RE Coordinator ü Gifted and Talented Coordinator ü Lead teacher for the School Council ü Third Year Teacher ü March 2012 ‘Good with Outstanding Features’ ü RE Coordinator ü Gifted and Talented Coordinator ü Lead teacher for the School Council ü Inclusion Coordinator (SENCo) ü National Award for SEN Coordination

Looe Primary School ü Third Year Teacher – Fourth Year Teacher ü June 2012 ü Assistant Headteacher: Key Stage 1 Leader and Literacy Coordinator ü Looe was already in a ‘Notice to Improve’ Ofsted category ü Make a positive difference When I’m older I want to be… “We want our pupils to aspire to fulfill their potential. We will help to develop children who are self aware, independently minded and confident citizens of the future. ”

Marine Academy Primary ü Fifth Year Teacher ü 3 full Ofsted Inspections ü 6 Ofsted Monitoring Inspections ü 6 Local Authority Inspections ü 1 Department for Education Monitoring Inspection ü Head of Early Years and Part Time Headteacher ü SENCo and Designated Child Protection Person

The Characteristics of a Free School ü Free from Local Authority control with the same freedoms as traditional academies. ü Free Schools: ü Are inspected by Ofsted ü Have the same rigour of teaching standards and accountability ü Will offer more choice in local communities. ü They are open to all children and free to Parents/Carers. ü They follow the same admissions code as all state schools and are non-profit organisations. ü Can be set up by organisations, charities, talented educationalists/teachers etc. who have listened to what the parents want and community needs. ü Some have a focus on Art, Music, Faith etc. ü They have extended hours and a broad range of activities to allow Parents/Carers more time in the day to work and seek employment. ü All have excellent teachers and leaders. ü Throughout the UK, they have already offered 9000 places to children from all backgrounds in some of the most disadvantaged areas. (Df. E 2013)

Marine Academy Plymouth and Shining Stars Nursery already have an excellent reputation throughout the North West locality and the city. Ø St. Budeaux is in the national top three percent of areas with high social deprivation. Ø The residents of St. Budeaux have poor health and the fourth lowest life expectancy in the city. Ø St. Budeaux has the fifth highest crime rate in Plymouth. Ø The number of Reception places in Plymouth primary schools needs to significantly increase, especially in the North West locality.

St. Budeaux Education Indicators; performance at Key Stages 2, 3 and 4, number staying on at school, numbers entering higher education, school absenteeism and proportion of people with no or low qualifications. (Census 2011) “Marine Academy Primary will seek to widen and improve education in Plymouth. ”

“Plymouth University will take a full and active role in ensuring that this new academy will be a success. ”

“We want to create an environment that promotes the learning and well-being of all children, meeting the demands of the 21 st Century. ”

“The marine theme will make the school distinctive in its vision and ethos. ”

“The expertise of its sponsors will ensure a high level of pupil engagement, using both academic and creative learning in Marine Academy Primary. ”

Moving into Leadership… ü Be an outstanding role model, supporting colleagues, using data effectively and providing constructive feedback. ü Encourage and develop inspirational teaching through being a supportive leader and ensuring that all members of the team are striving towards supporting all children to achieve their full potential. ü Develop stimulating learning environments, exciting learning experiences and an enriched curriculum to ensure Quality First Teaching for all pupils. ü Passion and resilience. ü Remember that it is hard work but you are making an exceptionally positive difference.