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Exning Primary School
Located in the village of Exning near Newmarket, Exning Primary School is Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.
Exning Primary School became part of the Eastern Education Group family in September 2024.
Led by headteacher James Clark, Exning Primary provides a creative, skills-based curriculum which focuses on helping children to become motivated, independent individuals that can steer their own learning.
Rooted in a culture of shared values, Exning Primary emphasises the importance of kindness, co-operation and inclusivity, while weaving three key drivers into its curriculum:
- Enterprise – the ability to take risks, show initiative and undertake new ventures and think creatively.
- Emotional intelligence – in understanding ourselves and others.
- Music and the arts – expressing ourselves through different media.
Stanton Primary School and Nursery
Located in the village of Stanton close to Bury St Edmunds.
Our vision at Stanton Primary School and Nursery is to develop well rounded, confident and responsible individuals who aspire to achieve their full potential. We are committed to providing a positive, safe and supportive environment for children to learn, where all are valued.
We can be found in the village of Stanton in Suffolk, between Bury St Edmunds and Ixworth.
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Skills Escalator
Primary education is a formative experience in any child’s life; helping children to develop essential skills and prepare them for the years ahead, both in education and the world of work.
With this in mind, we’ve created a one-of-a-kind programme for primary school children known as Skills Escalator Days.
Serving primary schools across the Eastern region, our Skills Escalator Days give children an insight into the world of work by engaging them in interactive sessions run by professionals from a variety of industries such as BT, UK Power Networks, Suffolk Constabulary, the NHS, the Royal Air Force, and many more.
The effect of career-related activities on the aspirations and attitudes of primary aged children is incredibly impactful, which is why we feel so passionately about the work we do.
The Skills Escalator is about facilitating all sectors; education, local government, and industry, to drive the enrichment that engages young minds and helps to develop future workforces that support our local economy.
Many people question the idea of talking to children about the world of work at such a young age but research clearly shows that, by eight years old, children have already formed incredibly strong opinions about their own capabilities based on their gender, ethnicity, and socio-demographic background.
Skills Escalator Days are intended to challenge these stereotypes and inspire young minds to live without limits, especially when it comes to thinking about their careers and futures.
The Skills Escalator Days have been enjoyed by over 4,000 children so far and are now a valued and regular part of the Year 2 primary calendar across the region. Working with over 40 different public and private sector partners, we currently deliver Skills Escalator Days across Haverhill, Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Chatteris, Sudbury, Thetford, Mildenhall and Newmarket, with further areas set to be added as demand continues to grow.