Allan Shephard
Executive Principal
Allan Shephard
Hello,
I am the Executive Principal of the Federation of George Betts and Shireland Hall Primary Academies.Our Academy partner is the Elliot Foundation. Together we are committed to working with children, families and the local community to provide an enriched Learning for Life curriculum to prepare our children for their future.

I am delighted to be able to tell you that George Betts continues to go from strength to strength.  Some really important indicators for this are:
  1. Our 2019 SATs results for Year 6 were ‘above national’ in Reading, Writing and Maths, with a high proportion of children achieving greater depth.
  2. Outcomes for children in our Early Years continue to rise.
  3. Our Phonics results for the past 3 years have been above the national average.
  4. Attendance is in line with national data and is better than within the local authority (Sandwell).
  5. Our recent Ofsted inspection (January 2019) acknowledged that pupil behaviour is ‘exemplary’, with provision for personal development and welfare being judged as ‘outstanding’.
  6. In a recent survey, with 322 parent responses, 98% of parents said they would recommend George Betts to others.
  7. 6 of our teachers have been recognised as ‘expert teachers’ within our Academy and support other schools across the MAT.
Congratulations to all children, parents, staff and governors!

Admissions Policy Consultation for 2018/19

Posted in: Whole School Letters

The Elliot Foundation Trust (TEFAT) consulted on behalf of Academy Name the proposed admission policy for the academic year 2018/19 as required by the School Admission Code – December 2014   The consultation ran from 31 October 2016 to 19 December 2016.   The consultation has now closed and TEFAT will now consider any comments …

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Cinderella Production

Cinderella Production

Posted in: Whole School Letters

We have had a theatre production of Cinderella in school today. It was amazing!     The children thought it was very funny and really liked all of the characters. Some of our children even managed to get some autographs at lunchtime!   We hope to welcome them back again soon.. I wonder what story …

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Mexican Fiesta!

Mexican Fiesta!

Posted in: Whole School Letters

AD2_001532   On Thursday 19th January, our fantastic kitchen staff will be cooking up a delicious Mexican Fiesta!   From Fiestada (Mexican pizza), Chilli Chicken and Spicy Wedges, to a fruit taquito (pancake with fruit), it’s sure to be a lunch to remember! Please see the tasty menu attached!   Please remember – a school meal costs …

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