This page has been prepared to provide information about East Hoathly as a church school and to help the SIAMS inspection teams find all the documents and policies they need to conduct an inspection at East Hoathly. This page provides documents and links to other pages in the website, but makes it easy for the inspection team to find the information they are looking for.
Click here to read more about East Hoathly's Vision & Values.
Click here to read more about Pioneer Federation Vision & Values.
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RE Curriculum
At Pioneer, we feel it is important to prepare pupils for life in a 21st Century world, and it is clear that religion and belief play a central role in local and global affairs. Religious education provides an ideal opportunity to explore matters of religions and non-religious beliefs, to find out what matters most to people in a wide range of traditions, and to discern what is of value for themselves as they develop their own ideas and ways of living.
As of September 2022, we will be following the East Sussex RE Syllabus (2022-27). The syllabus offers teachers the opportunity to plan and to deliver lessons which are informative, engaging and challenging and which will allow pupils to gain a developing understanding of the range of religious and non-religious world views studied, over a period of time. Our two year overview and other resources related to the teaching of RE can be found through further exploration of this page.
KS1/KS2 Curriculum Framework | EYFS Curriculum Framework | SIAMS Lead Inspector
Courageous Advocacy – what is a courageous advocate?
A courageous advocate is someone who champions a cause which is special and meaningful to them. At East Hoathly, we teach our pupils that it is important to help others when we can no matter who they are, where they come from or what challenges they may face. We teach this through the teachings of the bible and learning about other courageous advocates. Using our values of Love, Strength, Wisdom and Truth to guide us, we support a range of charities in our local area, nationally and globally. The Pupil Governors work with staff, governors, parents, pupils and East Hoathly Church to identify worthy causes to support.
In recent years we have carried out a range of different fundraising to support many good causes.
So far this academic year we have:
- Hosted a collection for Uckfield Foodbank and had a visit from the food bank Coordinator Lorraine.
- Held a Cake Sale, Talent show and colouring competition to raise funds for children in need.
- Raised funds for The Royal British Legion by selling poppies and merchandise for Remembrance Day.
We aim to establish a happy and thriving community, both within school and beyond. We encourage our pupils, parents and staff to be generous with their time and think of ways they can show care for our world and people who live in it. Some examples of this include:
- Pupil Governors who seek the views and ideas of all members of the school community.
- Volunteering and making links with our local care home. Children visit the care home weekly to share stories and games with the residents.
- Our FPTA are working with local charity Baby 2 Baby to help raise further funds.
- Links with other schools within the federation, local community and globally
Click here for: Our Vision and Values page | Our curriculum framework | Curriculum Events | Our School Rules
RE Council
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Awe and Wonder Day
02/02/2024
On Friday 2nd February we came together for Awe and Wonder Day. We had the opportunity to work with other read more
Our Values stories – where do our values come from and how can we use the Bible to help us to understand how these should shape our choices?
26/08/2023
Luke 10.25-37 The Parable of the Good Samaritan An illustration by Jesus about what love for others looks like with read more
Awe & Wonder Day – Vision & Values
28/04/2023
We held a Vision and Values focused Awe & Wonder Day where we looked at the biblical theology behind our read more
Term 4 – Forgiveness & Hope
22/03/2023
In Term 4 the Christian Values we explored was Forgiveness and Hope. We have explored the bible stories, The Unforgiving read more
Courage
02/02/2023
This term the Christian Value we have been exploring is Courage. We have explored the bible stories, Ester the Brave, read more
Church School & Mawali School Link Displays
02/02/2023
We have updated our Church School and Mawali School Link displays to become more interactive. We share our termly Christian read more
Year 6 Leavers Service
23/07/2022
Our Year 6 leavers attended a the Diocese of Chichester Year 6 Leavers’ Service for all Church of England Primary read more
Malawi National Anthem
31/03/2022
We have learnt the Malawi National anthem in English and in Chichewa languages. Miss Lewis is in WhatsApp contact with read more
Reverend Phil Goodbye
18/10/2021
At our Harvest festival on 13th October, the school had our final service with Reverend Phil. Phil has been our vicar read more
Global Easter Comparison Afternoon
05/03/2021
On Monday 1st March, we had an Easter Comparison afternoon. This was part of our work towards a Global Neighbours read more
Nursery Bubble
26/02/2021
Welcome back Nursery! This week, the children in Nursery have been super busy! They have practised actions to go with read more
Miss Lewis’ Story Time
11/02/2021
This week Miss Lewis read some more of the Christmas story and the wise men came to visit baby Jesus. read more
Christingle
17/12/2020
This Thursday, East Hoathly school was joined by some Governors as we celebrated Christingle. Each class sang a song from read more
Nativity
11/12/2020
This week, we began filming for the school’s Nativity. The children have been amazing at rehearsing their lines and practising read more
Hedgehog’s Christmas Cards & Post Office Trip
11/12/2020
All the children within school have created Christmas cards for the residents of Lydfords care home, helping to spread a read more
Christmas Lights
04/12/2020
This week, Miss Lewis took a photo of the church with its Christmas lights and it has been featured on read more
Miss Lewis’ Story Time
30/11/2020
We had the story about the Angel and Mary today. What's the angel called? “Gabriel” said Leo. What did he read more
School Vision
27/11/2020
Thank you to Mr Martin Lawrence for creating this piece of artwork that reflects our school’s vision so beautifully. The read more
Miss Lewis’ Story Time
20/11/2020
We are starting to read our Christmas bible stories and this week we looked at Mary and Gabriel's story. The read more
Anti-Bullying Week
20/11/2020
Hedgehogs This week, the Hedgehogs learnt about Chrysanthemum, a character in a story who was having a difficult time at read more
Children in Need
20/11/2020
Last Friday, the children learnt all about how their donations can help other children. The children also enjoyed wearing their read more
Miss Lewis’ Story Time
13/11/2020
We have been looking at the story of Noah’s Ark. The children have been busy making paints of the story. read more
School Vision and Values
13/11/2020
On Thursday morning, we had some special lessons in our classrooms. We learnt all about our new school vision and read more
Poppy Appeal
13/11/2020
On Sunday 8th November, Spencer and Mrs Thompson, along with other members of their family took part in a sponsored read more
Our Church School
06/11/2020
This term, our collective worship theme is generosity. Also this week, Miss Lewis spent some time in Nursery talking to read more
Wellbeing Day
23/10/2020
Hedgehogs We have been thinking about ‘wellbeing’. We learnt in an emergency you call 999. We also explored first aid, read more
PALs Assembly
23/10/2020
On Thursday, we held our termly PALs assembly. During this time, we reflected on the term, considering the impact of read more
Nursery Worship
16/10/2020
Miss Lewis sat in the Nursery garden with the children to read the next part of the story of Adam read more
Our Church School
09/10/2020
This week, Miss Lewis popped into the Nursery to read the children a story from the bible. On Friday, Miss read more
School Values
08/10/2020
In Forest School this week, children in Year 5 and 6 chose to re-create the school's 4 new values on read more
Vision and Values
02/10/2020
Achievement for all, Learning together, Learning for life, Under God's Rule On Friday 2nd October, Miss Lewis met with each read more
Vision and Values Update
02/10/2020
September 2020: We are currently renewing and revising our school vision and the values that lead and support policy and read more
PALs Assembly
14/02/2020
On Thursday, all children from East Hoathly gathered for a PALs assembly in the church. They took their work books, read more
International Day 2020 – Australia
14/02/2020
On Tuesday 11th February, the entire school came together dressed in green and yellow to celebrate Australia for their International read more
Wellbeing Week
07/02/2020
Reception watched a clip of Moana and talked about how brave she was to go sailing. Then we talked about read more
Odd Sock Day
12/11/2019
On Tuesday 12th November, the children took part in ‘Odd Sock Day’. This event was created to be celebrated during read more
British Values Day 2019
25/10/2019
On Friday 18th October 2019, Pioneer Schools took part in a fun and enriching British Values Day as a way read more
P.A.Ls Assembly
25/10/2019
On Monday, we held our termly PALs assembly (Progress and Learning) where we celebrated all of the fantastic learning which read more
World Mental Health Day 2019
11/10/2019
ReceptionIn Reception, we read the story of ‘The Mood Hoover’ and we talked about our different feelings.We then used different read more
Golden Mile Challenge
09/06/2019
As you know over term 5 we asked you get out and active and record how many miles of exercise read more
Perseverance
07/06/2019
This term’s Christian Value is perseverance and through collective worship and RE lessons, we ask the children how they have read more
Year 3 & 4 Tennis Tournament
07/06/2019
This week, several children from Year 3 and 4 went to the Tennis final, after their win in Term 5. read more
PALs Assembly
05/04/2019
On Monday 1st April, the children took part in a Progress and Learning, Sharing assembly with a focus on the read more
PALs Assembly
15/02/2019
On Monday this week, the children took part in a PALs assembly. In the PALs assembly, children sit next to read more
Enrichment Morning
14/12/2018
Earlier last week, the children had a range of activities to choose from that they normally would not do in read more
Big Sing
08/12/2018
This week, Year 5 and 6 performed the songs they have been practising for the Big Sing. Miss Purcell said read more
Year 3 and 4 Trip to the i360 in Brighton
08/12/2018
On a wet and windy Wednesday morning Year 3 and 4, from East Hoathly, Chiddingly and St Mary’s, set off read more
KS2 Basketball Competition
08/12/2018
On Monday 26th November, Key Stage 2 took part in a basketball skills com-petition.Each class was split into 4 teams read more
Year 3/4 Village Hall
18/11/2018
To mark the special birthday of Prince Charles, the idea came to organise a coffee, tea and cake morning to read more
Reception’s Visit to East Hoathly Bonfire
18/11/2018
The children in Reception have been learning about different celebrations that involve noisy activities such a fireworks! Last Friday, they read more
Anti-Bullying Week
18/11/2018
This week is Anti Bullying Week. The theme of the week, chosen by the Anti Bullying Alliance is 'Choose Respect'. We began read more
World War 1 Week
10/11/2018
In school this week, it was World War 1 week. The children across the school took part in different activities, read more
Enrichment Morning
21/10/2018
Earlier this term, the children had a range of activities to choose from that they normally would not do in read more
Year 5 and 6 Trip to Weald and Downland Museum
20/10/2018
On Tuesday 16th October, the Year 5 and 6 classes in the Federation went on a trip to Weald and read more
World Mental Health Day
10/10/2018
On Wednesday, the school participated in activities while reflecting on mental health and what it means to take care of read more
Reception & Their Year 6 Buddies
21/09/2018
It has been an absolute pleasure this week watching Year 6 guide their Reception buddies in and around the school. read more
Patina
15/07/2018
After two weeks of planning, building, painting, sticking and drying, Year 5 and 6 finally went to the Patina Parade read more
St Mary’s
03/07/2018
On Tuesday 3rd of July, East Hoathly travelled to St Mary’s Hartfield, by coach, to see their Year 5 and read more
Athlete Visit
28/06/2018
On Thursday 28th of June, Aidan Sayers - a GB 100M sprinter - taught us some fast paced sprinting techniques. read more
Year 3 & 4 Tennis Competition
06/06/2018
On Wednesday the 6th June, 8 children from Year 3 and 4 went over to Gildridge Park for the Area read more
Reception’s Chicks
27/05/2018
Over the past three weeks Reception have been eagerly watching the incubator filled with eggs. They have been carefully filling read more
FPTA Fun Run
27/05/2018
On Sunday the 27th May, East Hoathly FPTA organised a family fun run. There were two routes around the village read more
Royal Celebrations
25/05/2018
Last Friday, the Pioneer Federation held a special Celebration Day for the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. read more
PALs Assembly
24/05/2018
On Thursday the 24th May, the entire school came together to celebrate the learning they had done over the past read more
Year 6 Football
22/05/2018
On Tuesday 22nd May, ten Year 6 children were invited to play in the Alfriston Primary School Football Tournament. The read more
Reception & Nursery’s Visit from PC Gemma Bridger
31/01/2018
On Wednesday, PC Gemma visited Reception and Nursery to talk about her role as a police officer and what she read more
Year 3/4 Team Building Trip
23/01/2018
Year 3/4 ventured off to Walton Firs Activity Centre on Tuesday, for an action-packed day of adventure! They participated in read more
Year 5 & 6 Carols
11/12/2017
On Monday the 11th of December, Year 5 and 6 went to Lydfords Care Home to sing carols to the read more
Big Sing
08/12/2017
On Friday the 8th of December, Year 5 and 6 went to the King’s Centre in Eastbourne to take part read more
Jolly Jumper Day
01/12/2017
On Friday, East Hoathly celebrated the first day of December by wearing festive jumpers! Children donated prizes for the upcoming read more
Late Night Uckfield Shopping Event
01/12/2017
Well done to all of the children who performed at the Uckfield Late Night Shopping Event on Friday 1st December. read more
Year 5 & 6 Evacuee Day
21/11/2017
On Tuesday 21st November, Year 5 and 6 went back in time to World War 2 and arrived as Evacuees read more
Anti-Bullying Week
13/11/2017
What is happening within the schools for Anti-bullying week? This week was Anti-Bullying week, with a focus on difference and read more
Remembrance Service
10/11/2017
This week, the children in East Hoathly school created a poppy to make into a wreath for the Remembrance Service read more
Mexico Day
06/11/2017
On Monday the 6th of November, the children at East Hoathly were split into their Key Stages and then divided read more