Dear Parents and Carers, 

I would like to extend my warmest welcome back to school after the refreshing summer holidays. It brings me immense joy to see all of your smiling faces. I'm thrilled to share that the first three days of our new school year have been an outstanding success, and I couldn't be prouder of each and every one of you. We know that the first days of school can be emotional but we are so proud of staff and parents demonstrating resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges and changes during these initial days have been truly remarkable. 

I'm excited to embark on this new academic journey with you, and together, we will continue to foster our culture of togetherness and celebrate our wonderful school community. Let's work together to make the rest of the school year even better than these first three days.

Our value for this term is Respect and we have seen so many wonderful examples of upholding this in our community. 

Best wishes,

Ms Stevens 

‘At Delce We Do Belong’

Loni Stevens, Headteacher, 2023

I’m starting a new venture,

I hope you’re glad of me!

I’m the new Head Teacher,

Of Delce Academy.

I’ve read the Ofsted reports, 

I’ve visited your school;

I’ve spoken to you children, 

I’ve researched it all.

Delce is my sole focus,

And without any confusion;

My first and foremost goal,

Is to promote inclusion.

To have a school of children,

Who are so accepting;

Of differences and needs, 

And always respecting.

Supporting one another,

Cheering classmates on;

Being bound with the mantra,

That ‘At Delce We Do Belong.’

My aim’s to build a culture,

Of children who are proud;

To be part of Delce and know,

That slacking’s not allowed!

To know that working hard is just,

Something that’s essential!

And that every one of you,

Has limitless potential.

As your new Head Teacher,

It’s important you’re aware;

That if you need me any time,

I will always be there.

You are my priority,

You’re my whole career. 

All the staff around agree;

You are why we’re here.

We have a lot of work to do,

Together as a team!

To make Delce what it ought to be,

A super school, supreme!

I pledge to do my very best,

To lead with the best formation. 

Which in turn will provide you with,

The very best education. 

I want you to see Delce as,

A second home to you.

A place that’s safe and full of staff,

Who are all rooting for you.

A place you all feel accepted, 

And loved for who you are.

Surrounded by adults who truly believe,

That you’re going to go far.

Every single one of you,

Belongs right here at Delce.

Inclusion is right at the heart,

Ahead of everything else. 

So now you’ve heard my vision,

My feelings are so strong!

We now have a brand new motto;

“At Delce We Do Belong”.

JLT

We are excited to inform you that our Junior Leadership Team (JLT) will be organising the election for our new JLT members. This is a wonderful opportunity for the children to get involved in leadership roles within our school community. We encourage families to discuss this exciting opportunity at home. More details about the election process will be shared with families soon. We look forward to children's active participation and leadership contributions to our school. Together, we can accomplish great things!

Families urged to boost their back-to-school budget with Tax-Free Childcare.

With the new school term starting, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families to open a Tax-Free Childcare account today to save up to £2,000 per child on their yearly childcare bills. Please follow this link for more details. 

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/families-urged-to-boost-their-back-to-school-budget-with-tax-free-childcare

Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th - 11+ Medway Test

Parental conduct on the school grounds

It has come to our attention that there have been instances where some parents have not adhered to the school values of Kindness and Respect in and around the school grounds. We believe it is essential to address this matter urgently, as our collective behaviour significantly impacts the overall environment and the well-being of our students.

As parents, you play a vital role in shaping the culture and atmosphere within our school community. Therefore, we kindly remind you to prioritise the following values of Kindness and Respect:

1. Be Respectful: Your words and actions greatly influence your children. Please engage in respectful communication with all individuals, including fellow parents, teachers, and staff members. Treat others with kindness, patience, and understanding.

2. Follow School Policies: Familiarise yourself with and abide by the school's policies. By doing so, you demonstrate the importance of rules and set a positive example for your children. Upholding these policies fosters an environment of fairness and respect for everyone.

3. Resolve Conflicts Responsibly: In the event of conflicts, approach them calmly and constructively. Show your children effective ways to resolve differences and promote understanding. Encourage open communication, active listening, and empathy as tools for conflict resolution.

Let us collectively reaffirm our commitment to fostering a culture of kindness and respect within our school community. We must work together to create an environment that nurtures the growth, well-being, and academic success of all our students.

We respectfully remind you that should our school expectations for appropriate school site behaviour not be met then this may result in a site ban.  Thank you for your cooperation in upholding these essential values.

Complaints procedures

At Delce we aim to meet our statutory obligations when responding to complaints from our parents. Parents should follow our Complaints Policy that explains the procedures that should be followed. 

Stage 1: Informal 

The complainant should raise the complaint as soon as possible with the relevant member of staff or the headteacher as appropriate, either in person or by letter, telephone or email. If the complainant is unclear who to contact or how to contact them, they should contact the school office.

If the complaint is not resolved informally, it will be escalated to a Stage 2 formal complaint. The school will maintain a log of informal complaints and review this on a termly basis.

Stage 2: Formal 

If the issue cannot be resolved through informal action the complainant should inform the headteacher in writing. This letter will be acknowledged within three working days. Formal complaints must be reported the local governing body. The local governing body must then be kept informed about progress and outcomes. This letter should provide details such as relevant dates, times, and the names of witnesses of events, alongside copies of any relevant documents. The complainant should also state what they feel would resolve the complaint. 

For more details visit our website.