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Houghton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. |
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Please note that, during periods when the school is closed, including weekends, anyone with Child Protection concerns should contact Cambridgeshire Social Care directly, contact numbers are available here. However if you feel a young person is in immediate danger the police should be contacted. This is the same during any closure relating to COVID-19 - don't hesitate to use these contacts if you are concerned about any child. You can report anonymously. |
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Welcome to Houghton Primary School
For information on our risk management measures and other operational protocols in place to support safe working - please visit the 'COVID-19' page on this website.
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7th January 2021
The school is currently closed to the majority of children in accordance with national lockdown. Government advice in this lockdown is that all people should stay at home. We are open to the children of critical workers who are having to work in essential jobs at this time. Please contact the school office This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you are a parent who is a defined 'critical worker ' and need further information.
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28th January 2021
We have a vacancy for a Clerk to the Governing Body. Please contact Mandy Brown This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further details.
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We had a super first Autumn term in school - we have put together a slideshow of some photos from the first 7 weeks... what a lovely half term it was! Please click on here to access the slides
Take a look at our school Facebook page to find out more.
"We are delighted with how well our child has settled into school and how well she is progressing. She clearly enjoys her time spent at school."
"Houghton is a friendly school that encourages learning alongside very positive and responsible personal values. It’s a great mix and the result is a buzzing school."
"I think that the schools strength is that it knows each child so well. This is from a character/personality perspective and an academic one. Because you know each child so well it means you can deal with issues in a way that suits each child. This is so valuable."
"The school has a warm, supportive ethos and all members of staff are approachable. The teachers care about the welfare of the children and encourage them to achieve their potential."
"I love that Houghton makes use of it’s beautiful surroundings for learning, something my child has found invaluable."
"A great school that works very hard at putting the children first in all areas of teaching and well-being."
"I would have been very happy with this school had my child had standard learning abilities, however as he has SEN I have found myself relieved that he has a place in a school that shows commitment to helping him succeed."
"I love that Houghton is a village primary school. It has close links with the local community and also has a close community feel within the school. The teachers and children know everyone and are encouraged to look after each other."
"I think Houghton is a fantastic school and feel very privileged to be able to send my children there."
"A good school with friendly professional staff instilling good values and morals."
"We are very lucky to have such a wonderful school in our location."
"Parents views and opinions matter. Children are at the centre of the school ethos"
"The positivity, good feeling and can do attitude of the school. Very pleased with the level of outdoor activities, engaging pupils physically as well as mentally. Great teaching."
