Welcome to
Willerby Carr Lane Primary School
We dream big; we believe we can; we achieve excellence.
A very warm welcome to Willerby Carr Lane Primary School! As Headteacher, it’s a privilege to lead such a vibrant and caring community school.
At Willerby Carr Lane we provide a top-quality curriculum that is well-matched to all pupils’ individual needs. We also deliver the highest levels of support and nurture for all. Building independence, self-belief and a love of learning are at the centre of everything we do. This ensures that our children have excellent outcomes and are well-prepared for bright futures in whatever they choose. We ensure that our children set their aspirations high and then we make sure that they achieve them – our children deserve nothing less!
We recognise each of our children as unique, special and distinctive individuals and teach them to value diversity in others. Alongside our mainstream school we also have an Enhanced Resource Provision for children with significant communication and interaction special educational needs.
The pages of this website will give you a flavour of life at Willerby Carr Lane Primary School. If you can’t find what you are looking for then please don’t hesitate to contact us. If you are thinking of sending your child to our school, we would welcome the opportunity to show you around so that you can meet the pupils and staff who make our school the calm, vibrant and happy environment that it is.
Mrs Laura Widdowson
Headteacher
🕰️✨ Old and New in EYFS ✨🕰️
As part of our Understanding the World curriculum, EYFS children brought in items from the past to share with their friends. 🧸👵
We compared these to their modern-day versions to deepen our understanding of past and present. 🔄🕒
Some items were a nostalgic trip down memory lane for the teachers! 😊💭
🕰️✨ Old and New in EYFS ✨🕰️
As part of our Understanding the World curriculum, EYFS children brought in items from the past to share with their friends. 🧸👵
We compared these to their modern-day versions to deepen our understanding of past and present. 🔄🕒
Some items were a nostalgic trip down memory lane for the teachers! 😊💭
🛡️ Year 6 have been hard at work this week learning about phishing as part of Internet Safety Day!
Here are their top tips to help you spot phishing scams and stay safe online:
1️⃣ Don’t trust unexpected emails or messages.
2️⃣ Look out for spelling mistakes or strange language.
3️⃣ Always double-check the sender’s email address.
4️⃣ Never click on suspicious links.
5️⃣ When in doubt, ask a trusted adult!
Stay safe and stay smart online, everyone! 🌐
🛡️ Year 6 have been hard at work this week learning about phishing as part of Internet Safety Day!
Here are their top tips to help you spot phishing scams and stay safe online:
1️⃣ Don’t trust unexpected emails or messages.
2️⃣ Look out for spelling mistakes or strange language.
3️⃣ Always double-check the sender’s email address.
4️⃣ Never click on suspicious links.
5️⃣ When in doubt, ask a trusted adult!
Stay safe and stay smart online, everyone! 🌐
🌍 Puffin Class showing off their amazing teamwork skills! 👫✂️✍️
Working together to learn about the countries in the United Kingdom, and creating fantastic displays with pictures, drawings, and fun facts.
🌍 Puffin Class showing off their amazing teamwork skills! 👫✂️✍️
Working together to learn about the countries in the United Kingdom, and creating fantastic displays with pictures, drawings, and fun facts.
Check out this cosy creation! 🧶✨
Sophie made this blanket all by herself and brought it into school to share.
Fantastic work!😄
Check out this cosy creation! 🧶✨
Sophie made this blanket all by herself and brought it into school to share.
Fantastic work!😄
On Friday, our Year 3 and 4 superstars represented the school at the Tigers Trust football tournament! 🏆⚽️
After a bit of a slow start, the team picked up momentum and won 4 out of 6 games! 🙌
That’s enough to secure their spot in the next round! 🔥 Well done, team! 💪 @tigerstrustofficial
On Friday, our Year 3 and 4 superstars represented the school at the Tigers Trust football tournament! 🏆⚽️
After a bit of a slow start, the team picked up momentum and won 4 out of 6 games! 🙌
That’s enough to secure their spot in the next round! 🔥 Well done, team! 💪 @tigerstrustofficial
Today is Safer Internet Day! 🌐🔒
During assembly time, each class is participating in activities to help equip them to safely navigate the online world.
The theme this year is protection from scams 🛡️💻, so the children will be learning about what these are and who they can speak to if they are concerned by something that they see online 📞💬
Today is Safer Internet Day! 🌐🔒
During assembly time, each class is participating in activities to help equip them to safely navigate the online world.
The theme this year is protection from scams 🛡️💻, so the children will be learning about what these are and who they can speak to if they are concerned by something that they see online 📞💬
Year 2 Swallows are so proud of the pouches they`ve designed and created in DT this half term! ✂️💡
Even though the running stitch was tricky, they showed amazing perseverance and determination to make it happen. 🪡
Year 2 Swallows are so proud of the pouches they`ve designed and created in DT this half term! ✂️💡
Even though the running stitch was tricky, they showed amazing perseverance and determination to make it happen. 🪡
1WA had a great time exploring mental health through music, dancing, mindfulness coloring, and focusing on our senses. 🌟 They reflected on what’s around us and celebrated the positive things we see in ourselves. 💖
1WA had a great time exploring mental health through music, dancing, mindfulness coloring, and focusing on our senses. 🌟 They reflected on what’s around us and celebrated the positive things we see in ourselves. 💖
Year 2 is getting creative with textures! 🎨✨ They’ve been experimenting with different pencils and techniques to craft stunning backgrounds, all in preparation for their Gaudi-inspired sculptures.
Year 2 is getting creative with textures! 🎨✨ They’ve been experimenting with different pencils and techniques to craft stunning backgrounds, all in preparation for their Gaudi-inspired sculptures.
📚✨ Celebrate Reading at our Book Fair! ✨📚
The Book Fair is here with lots of amazing children`s books to explore and buy! 📖🎉
Each class will get the chance to browse during the school day, and parents, you`re invited to join us after school starting on 10th February:
📅 Monday: 3:30pm onwards & during Parents’ Evening
📅 Tuesday: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
📅 Wednesday: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
📅 Thursday: 3:30pm onwards & during Parents’ Evening
💳 Card payments only
🎟️ Use your World Book Day £1 voucher when buying a book! Vouchers will be sent home with your child.
📍 The Book Fair will be set up outside the School Library.
Happy reading! 📚❤️
📚✨ Celebrate Reading at our Book Fair! ✨📚
The Book Fair is here with lots of amazing children`s books to explore and buy! 📖🎉
Each class will get the chance to browse during the school day, and parents, you`re invited to join us after school starting on 10th February:
📅 Monday: 3:30pm onwards & during Parents’ Evening
📅 Tuesday: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
📅 Wednesday: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
📅 Thursday: 3:30pm onwards & during Parents’ Evening
💳 Card payments only
🎟️ Use your World Book Day £1 voucher when buying a book! Vouchers will be sent home with your child.
📍 The Book Fair will be set up outside the School Library.
Happy reading! 📚❤️
6W Eagles are absolutely loving When The Sky Falls by @philearle in reading mastery and today, they particularly enjoyed recapping and reviewing the previous chapter by playing the ‘Recap Grid’ with their partners! 😊
6W Eagles are absolutely loving When The Sky Falls by @philearle in reading mastery and today, they particularly enjoyed recapping and reviewing the previous chapter by playing the ‘Recap Grid’ with their partners! 😊
📚 5W Library Visit 📚
On Tuesday, we had an amazing time exploring the library at Wolfreton School!
From discovering new books to taking part in fun quizzes, an alphabet challenge, and a treasure hunt, it was a visit full of learning and adventure.
The children were so impressive with their author knowledge and their love for reading!
📚 5W Library Visit 📚
On Tuesday, we had an amazing time exploring the library at Wolfreton School!
From discovering new books to taking part in fun quizzes, an alphabet challenge, and a treasure hunt, it was a visit full of learning and adventure.
The children were so impressive with their author knowledge and their love for reading!
‘Effective Phonics Teaching: The school is considering a new phonics program to maintain high-quality teaching.’
‘Governance and Safeguarding: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with consistent training and comprehensive incident logging.’
‘Enthusiastic Curriculum Leaders: Pupils, including those with special needs, benefit from scaffolded tasks and appropriately pitched work.’
‘Enthusiastic Curriculum Leaders: Curriculum leaders have clear visions for their subjects, with PE and mathematics leaders investing in schemes to support teachers.’
‘Well-Planned Curriculum: Curriculum leaders have developed knowledge organisers to identify key knowledge, skills, and vocabulary, which are shared with families and pupils.’
‘Support for Early Career Teachers: The school supports early career teachers with training from subject leaders.’
‘Well-Planned Curriculum: The school has redesigned its curriculum to build on existing knowledge, with all teachers responsible for specific areas.’
‘Student Responsibility and Community Engagement: The school offers numerous lunchtime and after-school clubs, fostering interests in sports and creative arts.’
‘Wider Development Opportunities: The school promotes pupils’ wider development through opportunities beyond the curriculum, such as links with a school in Uganda, debates, sustainability awareness, and diverse role models.’
‘Happy and Safe Environment: Pupils feel happy and safe at school, working cooperatively and responding well to teachers’ instructions. They perceive the behavior policy as fair and report that bullying is rare.’
‘Student Responsibility and Community Engagement: Pupils also engage in community activities, like making Christmas food hampers and starting a road safety campaign.’
‘Support for Early Career Teachers: An emotional literacy support assistant has been employed to enhance the special educational needs and disabilities team, providing valuable support to parents and pupils.’
‘Effective Phonics Teaching: The phonics leader ensures consistent teaching of phonics across the school.’
‘Student Responsibility and Community Engagement: Year 6 pupils are given responsibilities, such as being ‘dinner buddies’ and leading celebration assemblies.’
‘Effective Phonics Teaching: Reading books match the taught sounds, and additional support is provided for pupils needing extra help.’
‘Governance and Safeguarding: Governors have a strong understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for improvement, effectively supporting and challenging the school leadership.’
