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School celebrates good rating at first inspection


A PRIMARY school, opened just three years ago, has earned out- standing praise from a govern- mentwatchdog. Great leadership and a broad


range of subjects, including an “impressive understanding of Brexit” amongpupils,were among thepositive commentsmade about Langley Park PrimaryAcademy at its firstOfsted inspection. Describing the principal Libby


Fidock as a strong figureheadwith a clear mission, inspector Frances Nation said: “She has her finger on thepulse of the school. She inspires confidence in parents and staff.” The school in Edmett Way,


Maidstone, received a good grade for its quality of teaching andpupil outcomes and outstanding marks for leadership; the behaviour of pupils and nursery provision. The report noted that leaders


andstaffwerewell trainedto iden- tify concerns aboutpupils’welfare. The teaching of phonics had im-


proved reading skills and books bought for the school’s “under- used library” recognised a call fromparents formore story time. The inspector suggested im-


provements in the teaching of sci- ence,


religious studies and


geography; higher teacher expec- tation of more able pupils and closer inspection of ’ handwriting. The inspector concluded that


pupils enjoyed coming to school andattendancewas above average.


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*Tel. 01580 891765 Maidstone Weald July 2019 3 She added: “Pupils are eager Tennis day


Head Libby Fidock and pupils celebrate the good Ofsted rating at Langley Park Primary Academy


learners. They pay attention to their teachers and contribute en- thusiastically in lessons.” Mrs Fidock said: “We have been


determined to ensure that high standards are maintained for our highly inclusive school since the very start.” The school, which opened in


September 2016, is the first new PrimaryAcademy for LeighAcad- emies Trust.


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open air film HEADCORN Primary School’s PTFA is bringing Hollywood to the village this autumn when it screens Hugh Jackman’s The Greatest Showman. An open air cinema will make


camp in the Kings Road school’s grounds on Saturday, September 14. Doors open at 6pm for a 7.15pmstart. Tickets booked in advance are


£10 for adults or £14 on the door. Children are £7 but under 6s are free. Tickets are available from www.billetto.co.uk.


VILLAGERS are being urged to dust off their racquets and head for Headcorn Tennis Club’s char- ity day on Sunday, September 15. Money raised at the event will


be ploughed into free coaching formembers and the community, say organisers. Events run by Davis Cup


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