Mr Mellor : Phase Leader KS2 (Y3 & Y4) / Year 3 Teacher

Mr Mellor

Phase Leader KS2 (Y3 & Y4) / Year 3 Teacher

I have been teaching since 2003 having studied for a degree in Art/History.
My passion is teaching and learning. I love Reading, Maths, Music and Art. Most of all I enjoy seeing the children believe in themselves, showing the fruits of all their dedication and hard work! Outside of school, I have 3 children and a crazy cat! I love playing guitar in my band and songwriting.
Miss Child : Year 3 Teacher

Miss Child

Year 3 Teacher

I am lucky enough to be 10 years into my teaching career, now teaching Year 3. One of my favourite subjects to teach is History since I am fascinated by how people lived in the past. I also enjoy building children's confidence in Maths as I found it tricky at school myself! In my spare time, I am a keen cook and enjoy long walks with my cheeky, little dog Timmy.

Mrs Lewis : Teaching Assistant - Year 3

Mrs Lewis

Teaching Assistant - Year 3

I made a career change from hospitality management to education in 2023 which has led me to becoming a teaching assistant at Webheath. I am passionate about making learning fun so I can build confidence and resilience within the children. My favourite part of being a teaching assistant is those 'got it' moments when learning clicks. Outside of school, you'll find me going on adventures with my husband and three children or bargain hunting at the car boot!

Miss Horsburgh : Teaching Assistant 1:1 - Reception & Year 3

Miss Horsburgh

Teaching Assistant 1:1 - Reception & Year 3

Throughout my working life I have been a nursery nurse, a nanny in Australia and worked with adults with disabilities. I absolutely love my job here at Webheath supporting children 1-1. When not at work you will find me with my children and cats or on one of many days out. 

Miss Hancox : Teaching Assistant 1:1 - Reception & Year 3

Miss Hancox

Teaching Assistant 1:1 - Reception & Year 3

I began working at Webheath Academy in 2022 and have taken on a few different roles in this time. I love building positive relationships with children of all age groups and enjoy supporting children with their education and development. I'm usually spotted exploring many local parks in my spare time with my family.

Mrs Riaz : Teaching Assistant 1:1 - Year 3

Mrs Riaz

Teaching Assistant 1:1 - Year 3

I love working with children because they are curious and full of energy. Helping them learn and grow gives me a sense of fulfilment. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with family and friends.
Day What?
Thursday Indoor PE
Friday Outdoor PE

Homework

Children should read at home for at least 10 minutes three times a week and record it in their homework diaries.

They should also use Times Tables Rock Stars for roughly 10 minutes, 3 times a week.

A list of homework activities will be set on Seesaw each half term for children. They are expected to complete one of the activities a week in any order and post it on Seesaw.

Book bags only to be bought into school. We do not have room to store large school bags.

Equipment children will require:

  • A clear pencil case
  • School style pencils
  • Blue handwriting pens (not biro)
  • 30cm ruler
  • Selection of colouring pencils
  • Glue stick
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Optional: small selection of highlighters

Reading

In KS2 we use the Accelerated Reader Computer Program to develop, manage and monitor children’s reading skills.  The children pick a book within their own ZPD range and read it at their own pace.  We allocate at least 15 minutes a day to reading their book. When finished, they will take a short quiz online in school – this helps to home in on their reading skills and give an indication that they understood what has been read. AR gives both children and teachers feedback on the children’s understanding and reading habits which the teacher then uses to help the children set targets and ongoing reading practice to ensure personal growth.

Daily ‘Book Club’ is also timetabled.  This provides opportunities for the children to work in small groups with an adult to develop reading skills and build a love of reading, and it gives an opportunity to read books of choice for pleasure.

We use high quality text to deliver our English Curriculum and focused reading lessons are taught within a sequence of learning.

Times tables

In Year 3, we focus on all children being able to recall and use the multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4 and 8 multiplication tables.