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Welcome to Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary Supporting & nurturing, enjoying & achieving Ready to apply Welcome to Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary At Sudell Primary School we are proud of our supportive community of children, staff and parents. We work together to ensure that Sudell is a nurturing environment where our pupils can achieve their potential and become happy, resilient learners. You can learn more about our school throughout this site or by arranging a visit. ​ Jenna Harty – Principal JOIN US ​ Find us on Facebook 👋🏼

Vacancies Home / Contact Us / Vacancies / School Vacanci es ​ Primary School Teacher APPLY HERE Due to internal growth, we are seeking to appoint a qualified and enthusiastic Primary School Teacher. We are looking for a committed practitioner who is positive, collaborative, committed to securing high standards of learning and teaching and believes that any child can achieve the highest grades regardless of background prior attainment. ​ The aim of the role is to strategically plan for the development, demonstrate the impact of learning and progress of pupils. You will assist and support pupil academic progress and emotional development. To work with colleagues as appropriate, to raise standards of attainment with the goal that all pupils make expected levels of progress or better. You will play a full part in the life of the academy community, supporting its distinctive aims, values and ethos and to encourage staff and pupils to follow this example. Closing Date: 3rd May 2024 Interview: W/C 12th May 2024 ​ ​

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School Day Home / Parents / School Day / These two basic timetables outline the times of a typical day at Sudell. For more information, please speak to your child's teacher who will be happy to give you more information. School Timetables - Click to View/Download EYFS KS1 KS2

Governors Home / About Us / Governors / As a member of the Aldridge Education family of schools our Local Governing Committee is part of the overall governance structure of the multi-academy trust. You can see details of the Trust's governance here. Details of the Trust's policies that the school and our Local Governing Committee follow can be found here. ​ As a member of the Aldridge Education family of schools, our Local Governing Committee is part of the overall governance structure of the multi-academy trust. Please see the Aldridge Education website for further information on Governing Policies and Accountability. Governors Register of Interest and Attendance Chair of Governors - Phil Holden Mr Holden can be contacted by email using chair@sudell.blackburn.sch.uk ​ I was brought up and educated in Darwen – firstly at Lower Chapel Primary School and then at Darwen Technical School – both of which are now converted into houses and apartments! After leaving school in 1971 I joined the Army for three years before leaving to take a degree in Managerial Sciences at the University of Bradford. After graduation, and getting my first civilian job, I joined the Territorial Army and was subsequently commissioned into the Parachute Regiment. My work kept me away from Darwen but after 18 years away I returned and have spent the last 32 years living here. I have two children, both now living and working in the South, and three grandchildren who are of Primary School age. My career, following graduation, was varied and encompassed international marketing, teaching (I taught Corporate Finance to Masters level at Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada and at Leeds University in the UK), international consultancy, large-contract negotiation, commercial management, and merger and acquisition management. All of these ultimately at senior management or Board levels. I am now retired and I wanted to take the role of Chair of Governors because I love Darwen, because 60+ years ago I was a primary school child living just off Sudell Road and have taken the life-journey the children at Sudell are starting, and because I have the time to support the efforts of our school’s amazing staff. Vice Chair - Emmelia Taylor I joined the governing body in December 2017. Living and raising children in Darwen, as well as a career history in teaching, I have a genuine interest in the education system within the community and ensuring the next generation have the best opportunities we can offer. I currently manage a training company which specialises in childcare and education, working with numerous councils in the North West to build the skills and expertise of the practitioners working in the sector. Since gaining my degree in Disability Studies (Inclusive Practice), my passion lies with inclusion and ensuring all children have equal opportunities and experiences in the education system. Governors - Georgina Boyer STAFF Governor - Jayne Hornby I am proud to be the staff governor at our fantastic school. It has been a privilege to work at Sudell since 2016, but I have worked in education for over 28 years. Throughout my career in education, I have been determined to ensure that all children have the best possible experiences. This is why I am a firm believer in the three key drivers of the Sudell curriculum, ensuring that our curriculum is rich in knowledge, experience and social conscience. In my role as staff governor, I am looking forward to using my experience to support the leadership team at Sudell in continuing to develop into an outstanding school. Trust Governor - Mubaaruk Ibrahim Mubaaruck Ibrahim joined the Trust as our first Chief Growth Officer in September 2021. ​ Prior to joining Aldridge Mubaaruck was CEO of Feversham Education Trust and is a former Executive Principal at Star Academies. He was named Lancashire Headteacher of the Year in 2017 and was shortlisted for the TES Headteacher of the Year Award in the same year. He is a National Leader of Education who brings considerable experience and expertise to our school. TRUST GOVERNOR - Tracy Moynihan ​ I am a qualified Finance professional, providing both financial and strategic support to the boards of the companies that I have worked for. I am currently supporting with the transformation of a Social Housing Association, and previously worked for a local Apprenticeship Provider which helped me to identify and focus on my ability to help and support young people in our community. I have a wide network of business contacts that I am looking forwards to introducing to Sudell to add further enrichment to the children's learning experiences. I spent several years as Beaver leader at Highfield in Darwen which was a fabulous experience supporting and teaching our young people in a more informal manner, but when the opportunity arose to offer my professional support to Sudell I felt that this was a better use of my knowledge and skillset. I became a Governor in Spring 2023, and am looking forward to seeing how I can help and support the team at Sudell in providing a safe and nurturing environment for our young people to grow and learn. PARENT GOVERNOR - Melody Fitzjohn I joined Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary (DASP) as a Parent Governor in February 2022. I am currently employed by Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA) and I have two children who attend both DASP and DACA. Prior to my employment with DACA, my specialist area was in Early Years and I worked within Nurseries and Pre-Schools for nine years. During my time in Early Years, I worked with children who had additional needs and SEN, children in care and children under external agencies. My role was to work alongside Primary Schools in the area to transition these children into mainstream school and to deliver workshops to the staff members involved with the children. I also delivered Intervention sessions within the setting which consisted of Speech and Language, Makaton, British Sign Language, Art and Creativity Therapy and working with EAL children to develop their English skills. I have been privileged to work alongside some amazing children and adults, some of whom I still see to this day. I hope this may continue with my work at DACA and DASP. Parent Governor - Georgie Clark I have been a parent governor for Darwen Aldridge Sudell Primary since February 2023 and I have one child who attends the school. I have a BA(Hons) Fashion and Costume degree, but I am currently studying for my Primary PGCE with QTS degree. Prior to this, I worked within early years and customer-centred job roles. Principal - Jenna Harty Jenna was appointed as Principal of Sudell Primary School in April 2023, joining from another Darwen Primary School, where she held the role of Deputy Headteacher and SENDCo for 13 years. Jenna is an experienced primary practitioner and senior leader, with a passion for Early Years. Jenna graduated from Lancaster University, gaining a BA (Hons) in Physical Education with Qualified Teacher Status in 2006. Since then, Jenna has gone on to study a Post Graduate Certificate in Education gaining her SENDCo Award from Edgehill University in 2016. Jenna is delighted to be taking up her first post as a Principal and excited to lead Sudell on the next stage of their journey. Trust Governor - Rob Daniels I have worked for the Trust since June 2019 and I work across the 5 Northern Schools as Regional Estates Manager. I have responsibility for the all the school buildings, utilities, projects as well as Health and Safety. I am currently serving as a Parent Governor at my children's Primary School in Bury. Contact Sudell Primary School Ellison Fold Terrace Darwen Lancashire BB3 3EB ​ 01254 703440 office@sudell.blackburn.sch.uk ​ Clerk to the Governors - Stephanie Williams Stephanie.Williams@entrustclerk.com ​ Sudell Governing body structure & remit The Board of Governors keeps a strategic overview of all of the above. As in all schools, Sudell’s Board of Governors has a strong focus on three core strategic functions: Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction Holding the Principal to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent

Contact Us Home / Contact Us / Contact Us / Telephone 01254 703440 ​ Where to find us Sudell Primary School Ellison Fold Terrace Darwen BB3 3EB Email Us office@sudell.blackburn.sch.uk SENDCO TEAM 01254 703440 ​ office@sudell.blackburn.sch.uk Miss Dearden will direct your enquiry to the appropriate person. Sudell Primary School @Sudell_Primary Contact Form Submit We have received your message and will be in touch. For any media enquiries, please contact our press team on: E: media@aldridgeeducation.org T: 0303 223 0033

Geography Curriculum Home / Curriculum / Geography / Mr Arrandale Geography Subject Leader Introduction At Sudell Primary School our curriculum approach is underpinned by three key drivers that inform everything we do and all of our planning. These three drivers help us to fulfil our aim of offering our wonderful children a truly world class education. Our three curriculum drivers are designed to ensure that we offer a broad and balanced curriculum that is rich in: Knowledge Experience Social Conscience Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum. Our pupils are offered a very wide range of experiences to extend their understanding of themselves and the world in which they live. Skills, attitudes and values are developed to prepare the children for the next stage of learning (Key Stage 1 and 2 ready and secondary ready), and enable them to be successful in the community. We believe that effective learning takes place when there is considerable emphasis on active involvement, opportunities to talk both imaginatively, expressively and to explain and clarify thinking. The school expects everyone to develop and show a sense of responsibility and self-discipline whether alone, together, at work or at play, and to support policies on equal opportunities. We actively promote British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs to prepare our pupils for life in modern day Britain. We also provide opportunities for our pupils to learn about the contribution of Britons to innovation, excellence and changes in the world. At Sudell Primary School we believe that through clear, discrete subject specific teaching we can develop a clear knowledge rich curriculum that will benefit our learners, a majority of whom are from ‘disadvantaged’ families. Through combining this with our aims of making our curriculum rich in experience and social conscience we believe that we can fulfill our curriculum aims/ ‘big intent’. Our children deserve the very best; we believe our curriculum offers them this. Curriculum Flowchart Our curriculum flow charts map out the Sudell approach to delivering a curriculum embedded with experience, knowledge and social conscience. This approach is replicated for every subject within our curriculum. Click here to view the Curriculum Flowchart National Curriculum The National Curriculum guidance is always our starting point when planning our curriculum. This guidance from the Department of Education sets out clear aims and course content for each subject. We ensure we cover each aspect of this, then apply it to our own Curriculum approach. Click here to view the National Curriculum Curriculum Maps Throughout our curriculum we believe in a subject specific teaching approach. The exact units to be taught are identified on our subject curriculum maps. One curriculum map is a basic outline. The other is a more in-depth curriculum map with the National Curriculum objectives matched against each topic. Our curriculum maps ensure there is a clear progression of knowledge and skills underpinning the learning experiences of the children. Click here to view the Basic Curriculum Map Click here to view the National Curriculum Map Our Core Key Skills For each subject, we have identified a set of Core Key Skills. These are the skills which underpin the children’s learning across the curriculum and enable them to progress and deepen their learning each year. They show a clear progression in skills within each curriculum area and act as the building blocks for success. Click here to view our Core Key Skills Aims and High Dividend Concepts Our subject leader has not only identified the key aims for their subject, but also outlined what the High Dividend Concepts are for their subject. High Dividend concepts are the key concept/ideas that are threaded throughout out curriculum, regardless of year group and topic being topic. The High Dividend Concept map outlines exactly where these concepts will be taught and explored in further detail. Click here to view Aims and High Dividend Concepts Click here to view the High Dividend Concept Mapping Example Planning Our teachers break each curriculum unit down into two key planning documents-the unit summary plan and a Knowledge Organiser. These key documents ensure there is a clear progression throughout the unit, with a secure understanding of what knowledge and skills are required at every stage of the children’s learning journey. Click to view the Year 5 Wildlife Plan

RE Curriculum Home / Curriculum / RE / Miss Rawat RE Subject Leader Introduction At Sudell Primary School our curriculum approach is underpinned by three key drivers that inform everything we do and all of our planning. These three drivers help us to fulfil our aim of offering our wonderful children a truly world class education. Our three curriculum drivers are designed to ensure that we offer a broad and balanced curriculum that is rich in: Knowledge Experience Social Conscience Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum. Our pupils are offered a very wide range of experiences to extend their understanding of themselves and the world in which they live. Skills, attitudes and values are developed to prepare the children for the next stage of learning (Key Stage 1 and 2 ready and secondary ready), and enable them to be successful in the community. We believe that effective learning takes place when there is considerable emphasis on active involvement, opportunities to talk both imaginatively, expressively and to explain and clarify thinking. The school expects everyone to develop and show a sense of responsibility and self-discipline whether alone, together, at work or at play, and to support policies on equal opportunities. We actively promote British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs to prepare our pupils for life in modern day Britain. We also provide opportunities for our pupils to learn about the contribution of Britons to innovation, excellence and changes in the world. At Sudell Primary School we believe that through clear, discrete subject specific teaching we can develop a clear knowledge rich curriculum that will benefit our learners, a majority of whom are from ‘disadvantaged’ families. Through combining this with our aims of making our curriculum rich in experience and social conscience we believe that we can fulfill our curriculum aims/ ‘big intent’. Our children deserve the very best; we believe our curriculum offers them this. Curriculum Flowchart Our curriculum flow charts map out the Sudell approach to delivering a curriculum embedded with experience, knowledge and social conscience. This approach is replicated for every subject within our curriculum. Click here to view the Curriculum Flowchart National Curriculum The National Curriculum guidance is always our starting point when planning our curriculum. This guidance from the Department of Education sets out clear aims and course content for each subject. We ensure we cover each aspect of this, then apply it to our own Curriculum approach. Click here to view the National Curriculum Curriculum Maps Throughout our curriculum we believe in a subject specific teaching approach. The exact units to be taught are identified on our subject curriculum maps. One curriculum map is a basic outline. The other is a more in-depth curriculum map with the National Curriculum objectives matched against each topic. Our curriculum maps ensure there is a clear progression of knowledge and skills underpinning the learning experiences of the children. Click here to view the Basic Curriculum Map Click here to view the National Curriculum Map Our Core Key Skills For each subject, we have identified a set of Core Key Skills. These are the skills which underpin the children’s learning across the curriculum and enable them to progress and deepen their learning each year. They show a clear progression in skills within each curriculum area and act as the building blocks for success. Click here to view our Core Key Skills Aims and High Dividend Concepts Our subject leader has not only identified the key aims for their subject, but also outlined what the High Dividend Concepts are for their subject. High Dividend concepts are the key concept/ideas that are threaded throughout out curriculum, regardless of year group and topic being topic. The High Dividend Concept map outlines exactly where these concepts will be taught and explored in further detail. Click here to view Aims and High Dividend Concepts Click here to view the High Dividend Concept Mapping Example Planning Our teachers break each curriculum unit down into two key planning documents-the unit summary plan and a Knowledge Organiser. These key documents ensure there is a clear progression throughout the unit, with a secure understanding of what knowledge and skills are required at every stage of the children’s learning journey. Click to view the Year 5 Wildlife Plan

Aldridge Futures Home / About Us / Futures / ​ Sudell Primary School is led by a team of committed professionals who deliver innovative and exciting learning for your children. ​ Our curriculum is designed to engage young minds, enabling our pupils to be motivated and enthusiastic learners, who have high expectations of themselves and are empowered to be the best that they can be. Our vision is that by the age of 25 all Aldridge graduates will have experienced an outstanding and enjoyable education and be able to sustain the life of their choice. They will be independent, thriving economically and making a real positive contribution to their communities. We hope that you find this section of our website useful, not just for your child's next steps after leaving Sudell, but also for their future education. ​ Introduction At Sudell Primary School our curriculum approach is underpinned by three key drivers that inform everything we do and all of our planning. These three drivers help us to fulfil our aim of offering our wonderful children a truly world class education. Our three curriculum drivers are designed to ensure that we offer a broad and balanced curriculum that is rich in: Knowledge Experience Social Conscience Our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum. Our pupils are offered a very wide range of experiences to extend their understanding of themselves and the world in which they live. Skills, attitudes and values are developed to prepare the children for the next stage of learning (Key Stage 1 and 2 ready and secondary ready), and enable them to be successful in the community. We believe that effective learning takes place when there is considerable emphasis on active involvement, opportunities to talk both imaginatively, expressively and to explain and clarify thinking. The school expects everyone to develop and show a sense of responsibility and self-discipline whether alone, together, at work or at play, and to support policies on equal opportunities. We actively promote British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs to prepare our pupils for life in modern day Britain. We also provide opportunities for our pupils to learn about the contribution of Britons to innovation, excellence and changes in the world. At Sudell Primary School we believe that through clear, discrete subject specific teaching we can develop a clear knowledge rich curriculum that will benefit our learners, a majority of whom are from ‘disadvantaged’ families. Through combining this with our aims of making our curriculum rich in experience and social conscience we believe that we can fulfill our curriculum aims/ ‘big intent’. Our children deserve the very best; we believe our curriculum offers them this. Curriculum Flowchart Our curriculum flow charts map out the Sudell approach to delivering a curriculum embedded with experience, knowledge and social conscience. This approach is replicated for every subject within our curriculum. Click here to view the Curriculum Flowchart National Curriculum The National Curriculum guidance is always our starting point when planning our curriculum. This guidance from the Department of Education sets out clear aims and course content for each subject. We ensure we cover each aspect of this, then apply it to our own Curriculum approach. Click here to view the National Curriculum Curriculum Maps Throughout our curriculum we believe in a subject specific teaching approach. The exact units to be taught are identified on our subject curriculum maps. One curriculum map is a basic outline. The other is a more in-depth curriculum map with the National Curriculum objectives matched against each topic. Our curriculum maps ensure there is a clear progression of knowledge and skills underpinning the learning experiences of the children. Click here to view the Basic Curriculum Map Click here to view the National Curriculum Map Our Core Key Skills For each subject, we have identified a set of Core Key Skills. These are the skills which underpin the children’s learning across the curriculum and enable them to progress and deepen their learning each year. They show a clear progression in skills within each curriculum area and act as the building blocks for success. Click here to view our Core Key Skills Aims and High Dividend Concepts Our subject leader has not only identified the key aims for their subject, but also outlined what the High Dividend Concepts are for their subject. High Dividend concepts are the key concept/ideas that are threaded throughout out curriculum, regardless of year group and topic being topic. The High Dividend Concept map outlines exactly where these concepts will be taught and explored in further detail. Click here to view Aims and High Dividend Concepts Click here to view the High Dividend Concept Mapping Example Planning Our teachers break each curriculum unit down into two key planning documents-the unit summary plan and a Knowledge Organiser. These key documents ensure there is a clear progression throughout the unit, with a secure understanding of what knowledge and skills are required at every stage of the children’s learning journey. Click to view the Year 5 Wildlife Plan

Applying to Secondary School Home / Admissions / Applying to Secondary School / "Sudell is a fantastic school. We are so glad we made the right choice. I recommend Sudell to any parents I know. Our daughter enjoys school so much and we are proud of her academic progress and behaviour. We notice how well-behaved the other children are in this school and how smart they all look if we ever come to watch assemblies.” Secondary Admission Scheme Click here to view Letter to Parents (Secondary Admissions)

Term Dates and Holidays Home / Parents / Term Dates and Holidays / The pattern broadly follows the BwD term-time pattern and DACA term-time pattern to encourage parents not to take holidays during term-time. ​ TERM AND HOLIDAY DATES 2023-2024 ​ Autumn Term 2023 ​ Friday 1 September - School closed for Inset Day ​ Monday 4 September - School closed for Inset Day ​ Tuesday 5 September - School opens for pupils ​ Friday 20 October - School closed for National Inset Day ​ Half term - Monday 23 October – Friday 27 October 2023 Monday 30 October - School re-opens Friday 22 December - School closes ​ Christmas Holiday - Monday 25 December – Friday 5 January 2024 Monday 8 January - School re-opens ​ Friday 9 February - School closes ​ Half term - Monday 12 February - Friday 16 February 2024 ​ Monday 19 February - School closed for National Inset Day ​ Tuesday 20 February - School re-opens ​ Thursday 28 March - School closes 1pm ​ Easter Holiday - Friday 29 March – Friday 12 April 2024 ​ Summer Term 2024 ​ Monday 15 April - School re-opens ​ Monday 6 May - Bank Holiday ​ Friday 24 May - School closes ​ Half term - Monday 27 May - Friday 31 May 2024 ​ Monday 3 June - School closed for Inset Day ​ Tuesday 4 June - School closed for Inset Day Friday 19 July - School closes for the summer 1pm ​ Monday 22 July - School closed for Inset Day ​ ​ TERM AND HOLIDAY DATES 2024 -2025 ​ Monday 2 September - School closed for Inset Day ​ Tuesday 3 September - School opens for pupils ​ Friday 18 October - School closed for National Inset Day ​ Half term - Monday 21 October – Friday 25 October 2024 Monday 28 October - School re-opens Friday 20 December - School closes at 1pm ​ Christmas Holiday - Monday 23 December – Friday 3 January 2025 Monday 6 January - School re-opens ​ Friday 14 February - School closes ​ Half term - Monday 17 February - Friday 21 February 2025 ​ Monday 24 February - School closed for Inset Day ​ Tuesday 25 February - School re-opens ​ Friday 4th April - School closes at 1pm ​ Easter Holiday - Monday 7 April – Friday 18 April 2025 ​ Summer Term 2025 ​ Monday 21 April - Bank Holiday ​ Tuesday 22 April - School re-opens ​ Monday 5 May - Bank Holiday ​ Friday 23 May - School closes ​ Half term - Monday 26 May - Friday 30 May 2025 ​ Monday 2 June - School closed for Inset Day ​ Tuesday 3 June - School re-opens Thursday 17 July - School closes for the summer 1pm ​ Friday 18 July - School closed for Inset Day ​ ​ Attendance and Holidays During Term Time In order to reach their highest potential, we feel that constant, punctual attendance to school is vital. Research has proven that even short breaks from school can reduce a pupil’s chances of succeeding by as much as a quarter. The research is based on extensive pupil absence figures and both GCSE and primary school test results, and it highlights the importance of clamping down on pupil absence to ensure more pupils regularly attend school, and ultimately leave with the qualifications needed to succeed in modern Britain. This research shows where pupils miss up to just 14 days of school are a quarter, they are less likely to achieve the required level or above in reading, writing or maths tests than those with no absence. The research also highlights the striking differences in achievement between pupils with the best and worst attendance records. It shows: ​ pupils with the lowest 5% of absence rates were more than 4 times more likely to achieve 5 good GCSEs, including English and maths, and 22 times more likely to achieve the English Baccalaureate, than pupils with the highest 5% of absence rates ​ pupils with no absence from school were nearly 3 times more likely to achieve 5 A* to C GCSEs, including English and maths, and around 10 times more likely to achieve the English Baccalaureate, than pupils missing 15 to 20% of school across key stage 4 ​ And, most relevant to us, primary school pupils with no absence were around 1.5 times more likely to achieve the expected level of attainment, and 4.5 times more likely to exceed the expected level of attainment, than pupils that missed 15 to 20% of key stage 2 ​ The government’s plan for education includes a number of reforms to encourage good behaviour and attendance in school, including: changing the law so that headteachers only grant leave from school in exceptional circumstances ​ encouraging schools to tackle the problem of persistent absence earlier by reducing the threshold by which absence is defined as persistent from 20% to 15% from October 2011 - this means schools are held to a higher standard in performance tables than before ​ making clear teachers can use ‘reasonable force’ to maintain behaviour and extending their searching powers from 2011 As a consequence of this, we are unable to authorise any holidays during term time, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

School Snap (Photo Gallery) Home / Children / School Snaps / Please access our Facebook and Twitter pages to view photographs of life at Sudell.