Clare Dennis

Headteacher at West Thornton Primary School

[West Thornton Primary School @WestThorntonSch]

The countdown to September is officially on! 🎉 It was fantastic seeing so many new Reception parents at our meetings today. We can't wait to welcome your children and you to the West Thornton family! ❤️ @IPAT_Edu

[West Thornton Primary School @WestThorntonSch]

A morning full of sunshine and creativity! So proud of the pupils at Canterbury Road for their incredible Easter Bonnet parade today. The effort put into these masterpieces was truly egg-straordinary!

[The Inspire Partnership @IPAT_Edu]

Thanks to Gary Aubin @SENDMattersUK for an excellent session as part of our Leadership Learning Partnership this morning. A really strong reminder of what makes a truly inclusive school. @carpenter_rob

[The Inspire Partnership @IPAT_Edu]

Great to spend time learning alongside leaders today. We’ve been reflecting on our ‘Community First’ work with the Reach Foundation, exploring how we deepen thinking, our leadership framework, EYFS transition and our digital strategy. We are stronger when we hike in teams.

[West Thornton Primary School @WestThorntonSch]

Pizza and Professional Growth to end another amazing half term at West Thornton! The team enjoyed a few slices 🍕 whilst spreading the word about their #professionalgrowthprojects and learning how they can support one another moving forward with them! @IPAT_Edu #collaboration

[West Thornton Primary School @WestThorntonSch]

Collaborating at its best. Cross site with all staff working together to strengthen the great work already happening at our school. Professional Growth Projects are leading to meaningful, sustained progress. #collaboration

[West Thornton Primary School @WestThorntonSch]

Every child matters, and every child can succeed with the right support. We know this is true, and we prove it everyday. It is nice, however, to be recognised officially for it. Thanks for getting in touch @bphillipsonMP https://t.co/MehbZpxBJE

[Andrew Lawrence @Andrew_Questor]

I had the pleasure to visit @IPAT_Edu @WestThorntonSch today. As always it was a pleasure to see children working hard and enjoying their lessons.

Wanted to stay in the Amazon reading area!

[The Inspire Partnership @IPAT_Edu]

The new Strategic Plan for @IPAT_Edu is out today. Find out how we plan to take our impact to the next level with a fresh focus on leadership, community and growth. https://t.co/0tjnoLMT0G @carpenter_rob

[Forest Academy @Forest_Academy]

Today we welcomed @Sarah_Hall81 and Arti, CEO of @nurtureuktweets, to Forest Academy! They saw our nurturing ethos in action and proudly presented us with our National Nurturing School Award. A proud moment for our whole school community! 💚 #NurtureUK @IPAT_Edu

[Rob Carpenter @carpenter_rob]

We are delighted to be sharing thoughts on how @IPAT_Edu schools are reaching the government target for 75% reception age children to reach the GLD. Will be sharing lots of resources & connecting with schools across SE region!

[Rob Carpenter @carpenter_rob]

So good to see both Swabra @Forest_Academy & Jonathan @WestThorntonSch present at SE Reception RISE conference. Superb work being done by both leaders & schools for children. Thank you both & thank you @IPAT_Edu colleagues for being so generous in sharing your amazing practice.

[Rob Carpenter @carpenter_rob]

I am thrilled to welcome Chattenden Primary School @ChattendenPrim into the Partnership. It is a school with a strong sense of community, wonderful children & staff, valued by families. Not sure my assembly lived up to expectations though!🫣

[Forest Academy @Forest_Academy]

Honoured to host @NDIronsMP, @LibPeck, Arti Sharma CEO @nurtureuktweets & colleagues from @TenderUK today. A brilliant chance to showcase our work on Nurture & promoting healthy relationships through the @TenderUK project. Inspiring partnerships for pupil wellbeing! 🌟 @IPAT_Edu

[Forest Academy @Forest_Academy]

A huge congratulations to one of our Y5 pupils for winning the primary school entry in the Croydon SACRE Holocaust Memorial Day competition. On Monday our RE lead was presented with a hamper of Jewish artefacts and certificates for the school. @IPAT_Edu

[The Inspire Partnership @IPAT_Edu]

@Whitefieldhead enjoyed hosting Jill and Mary from @whitefieldps at @Forest_Academy, a really useful day sharing practice and ideas. Opportunities for professional dialogue and #collaboration are precious and powerful. @carpenter_rob

[Whitefield Primary @WhitefieldPS]

Thank you @EdTech_IPAT and @Forest_Academy for your support and generosity with your time today. Such an inspiring and useful day.

[Forest Academy @Forest_Academy]

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[The Inspire Partnership @IPAT_Edu]

A valuable day @WestThorntonSch for Headteachers and the central team to connect and share thinking 💡From innovative early years practice, to thoughtful inclusion work and enabling estates strategy, there was much to celebrate, discuss and reflect on ✨

[The Inspire Partnership @IPAT_Edu]

Excellent teaching transforms children’s lives, and high-quality professional development is essential. Today, T&L leaders from across the partnership are attending the Steplab Conference to explore effective teaching and coaching practices and how it can support impactful PD.