Headteacher Welcome
On behalf of the children, staff, and governors, I welcome you to Hawthorn Tree Primary School.
Welcome to Hawthorn Tree Primary School.
It is my pleasure to welcome you to our school community and to share with you what makes Hawthorn Tree such a special place to learn, grow and belong.
At Hawthorn Tree, we believe that every child deserves to feel welcomed, known, included, supported and connected from the moment they walk through our doors. We are proud to be a school where relationships sit at the heart of everything we do and where every child and family is valued as an important part of our community.
Our vision is to create a truly inclusive environment where all children can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We want every pupil to develop a strong sense of belonging, because we know that when children feel safe, valued and connected, they are able to achieve their very best.
Our curriculum has been carefully designed to inspire curiosity, develop confidence and prepare children for life in an ever-evolving world. Through our curriculum,pupils experience a deep sense of belonging, rich and meaningful learning opportunities that help them understand themselves, their community and the wider world. We place great importance on ensuring every child is Ready to Learn, develops the skills of Learning to Learn, and benefits from a wealth of Engagement, Enrichment and Experiences that bring learning to life.
We are committed to using evidence-informed approaches that support every learner to succeed. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to understand each child as an individual, recognising their strengths, responding to their needs and helping them overcome challenges with confidence and resilience.
Our school values underpin everything we do. We strive to be R.I.C.H.E.R. every day through:
- Respect - valuing ourselves, others and our school.
- Inclusion - welcoming everyone and celebrating our differences.
- Care - looking after each other and our environment.
- Honesty - being truthful and taking responsibility for our actions.
- Empathy - understanding and supporting the feelings of others.
- Resilience - persevering when things are difficult and learning from challenges.
These values help us develop not only successful learners, but also kind, compassionate and responsible citizens who are ready to make a positive contribution to society.
We are incredibly proud of our children, our staff and our families. Together, we create a nurturing and ambitious learning community where children are encouraged to dream big, work hard, embrace opportunity and celebrate success.
Whether you are a current member of our school family or considering joining us, I hope our website gives you a glimpse into life at Hawthorn Tree Primary School. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing in the journey of helping every child grow, achieve and become R.I.C.H.E.R every day.
Kindest regards,
Mrs Sam Jessup
Headteacher
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Latest News
From September 2026: SEND Hub is coming to Hawthorn Tree!
Following previous communications, we are delighted to confirm that we have started the process of setting up a SEND Hub in school. This will enable us to provide more specific targeted learning with additional support, as well as providing a calm space for pupils in school to access. We have secured funding to develop a space in school for the unit, including an additional sensory room, accessible toilet and outside area. In addition, funding has been confirmed to enable the development of the space next to the library to create bespoke small group learning areas, for the benefit of the whole school community. Key pupils will be identified who will best benefit from the additional support provided within the hub, with additional “transient” spaces available for all pupils to access on an ad hoc basis. Training will be provided to staff who will be in the hub, but also to the wider teaching team to support all pupils.
A lot of work is going on in the background to develop the teaching and learning that will be delivered, as well as in the planning needed to prepare the area. The next step is a 4-week public consultation which will start tomorrow, 4 February 2026 – notices will go up in and around school with more information. The final decision will be made at the end of April, in order that the necessary building work can be completed in time for September, as well as staff recruitment and training.
The SEND Hub development will be delivered by Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) at the same time as the flat roofs are renewed, for which we received confirmation in the last few days that the project has been given the green light. This means that work will start after Easter and run until September. More information will follow with further details after February half term. We have been working very closely with the LCC project team over the last 18 months and will continue to do so throughout the project to ensure that any disruption is kept to an absolute minimum and that the teaching and learning in school is unaffected.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to speak to Mrs Brennan or me.
Mrs Jessup
Headteacher
Free Online Safety Q&A events for Parents
The Stay Safe Partnership deliver Online Safety workshops in Primary and Secondary schools across Lincolnshire everyday. In the below events we will give you the most up to date information and tools around what your children are experiencing online, so you can feel confident in keeping them safe from online harm whilst still allowing them to explore the online world. Whether you want to know more around age appropriate apps, online trends, parental controls, social media or any other burning questions this is the event for you! Sign up is required.
Stay Safe Partnerships Online Safety Q+A for Parents of Primary Aged Children 14th May 2025 6-7:30pm FREE TEAMS event sign up required:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/staysafepartnership/1651088
Stay Safe Partnerships Online Safety Q+A for Parents of Secondary Aged Children 7th May 2025 6-7:30 pm FREE TEAMS event sign up required:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/staysafepartnership/1651098
On 25th June 6:30-7:30pm, Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Partnership and Lincolnshire County Council’s Stay Safe Team will be delivering a FREE webinar for parents and carers around misogyny and online harm. During the session we will take a detailed look at:
•What misogyny is and where is it seen?
•The impact misogyny has on young people in Lincolnshire.
•How positive masculinity can help support young men and address violence against women and girls.
•How parents and carers can support young people both online and offline with misogyny.
Sign up is required:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lincolnshiresafeguardingchildrenpartnership/1428304
Free four-week workshop - Taking time to Stop Understand and Move On
This is a free four-week workshop starting from Wednesday 30th April at 1.30pm. Top tips and tools to help children develop greater resilience, understand themselves and embrace wellbeing. Please speak to Mrs Knight if you are interested in attending.
Family Learning - January 2025
Please see images below for details of our Family Learning sessions starting in January 2025. If you wish to book a place, please email enquiries@hawthorn-tree.lincs.sch.uk