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Ofsted find Oliver Tomkins Junior Catering team cook up success

School GOOD in all areas

Catering stars with their award, from left, Karen Mcfadyen, manager,
Michelle Ray-Priest, Caroline Restell, Marie Clemm, Sharon Whetham,
Lorna Smith, Samantha Read
Headteacher Rhian Cockwell celebrating with Oliver Tomkins pupils
Haydonleigh Primary School’s demonstrate, prepare and cook in
The staff and pupils at Oliver said: “We’re very proud of the Catering Team is considered one the classroom. It’s lovely how they
Tomkins Junior School are judgements made in the Ofsted of the best in Britain after winning encourage children to try new foods
celebrating following publication report. It’s a privilege to work with the 2016 Department for Education and hold taster sessions at break
of their latest Ofsted report a team of pupils, staff, parents and School Food Achievement Award in times in the playground.”
which rates the school as Good in governors who have consistently early July. Catering manager Karen Mcfadyen
all areas. worked together and supported one Headteacher Frances Billenge commented: “We were surprised
Inspectors were particularly another. said the team have an impact to win such a prestigious national
impressed with efforts made to “We’re particularly pleased that throughout the school. “We already award.
build on the teachers’ skills in the the inspectors say pupils’ attitudes hold the Gold Food for Life award, “We know good nutrition has an
classroom and highlighted ‘the to learning are good and they are with the catering staff making a effect on how a child learns, so
relentless focus that has taken place eager to learn. We are very clear major contribution by supporting we’re really dedicated to ensuring
on improving teaching and the that complacency and mediocrity teaching and learning. everyone receives a high quality
impact that teachers’ performance are not options at this school.” “They help to promote the fresh meal every day. The whole
has on pupil outcomes.’ Read the full report at: importance of a healthy lifestyle team are extremely proud of our
Headteacher Rhian Cockwell www.olivertomkinsschools.co.uk as well as working with children to achievement.”

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