Newsletter 14.3.25
Dear Parents/Carers,
We were proud to welcome one of His Majesty's School Inspectors to Marus Bridge this week. She conducted an 'ungraded' school inspection, with the aim of ensuring standards of education for our children remain high. Although I cannot disclose the details until the report is published, I can say that we are pleased and immeasurably proud of our children and staff. In her debrief with myself, school and Rowan Learning Trust leaders, she highlighted how kind, responsible and determined our pupils are and how well supported they are by our staff.
Please can I say thank you for the positivity, kind words and treats that you shared over the past few days. We are also touched by some of the comments left on OFSTED Parent View, something that HMI made reference to. The report now needs to be quality assured, therefore it will be 3-4 weeks before publication, which could take us into next term. As soon as it is made available, I will share.
It is an absolute privilege to serve the children and families in this thriving community.
In Other News...
More to celebrate as we have been awarded the SMSC Silver Award. Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) development is the over-arching umbrella that encompasses personal development across the whole curriculum. This award is recognition of the work we have done on our curriculum and enrichment activities to improve pupil understanding and prepare them for citizenship and future life in a modern, diverse world. Thanks to Mrs Heaton for her dedication to this.
Young Carers
Please see attached information about and for young carers. We will share in school and endeavour to support any young people and families of whom this affects.
Midday Supervisor Role
If you are interested in the role of midday supervisor at Marus Bridge, please could you call or drop into the office to discuss further.
Wigan Institute of Teaching
Interested in a career in teaching with a localised training offer? Visit the WIE website below for further information or give Mrs Atkinson or Miss Johnstone a call in school.
I will share summer term dates (sports day etc) soon.
Have a lovely weekend,
Mr Aldridge
