Dear Parents and Carers,

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This week, we were pleased to welcome the School Effectiveness Adviser from Hertfordshire to Oxhey.

As with previous visits, she was very happy with the quality of practice she observed across the school. On this occasion, she was particularly impressed by the way staff interacted with the children and by the strong emphasis on developing oracy and vocabulary.

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She noted how carefully staff modelled and extended language, introducing new words and supporting children to rehearse and apply them in meaningful contexts. She also commented positively on the quality of interactions between staff and children, as well as the rich conversations the children were having with each other. This reflects the hard work and commitment of our staff team in creating a language‑rich environment where every child is encouraged to talk, question, listen and share ideas.

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In the same week, we have also introduced our new “No Mobile Phone Site” approach. Clear signs have been placed around the school to remind everyone of this expectation. We kindly ask that you support us by observing this when you are on the premises.

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One of the most important times of the day for your child is collection time. They will often have been looking forward to seeing you and talking with you from the moment you said goodbye in the morning. We therefore encourage you to be ready to interact with your child, to ask about their day, to share any special or interesting things that have happened to you, and to listen to what they have experienced and enjoyed in school.

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Please help us to make this a special, focused time by avoiding the use of mobile phones on site. By giving your child your full attention at collection, you are reinforcing how valued they are and supporting the strong home–school partnership that is so important for their wellbeing and learning. Thank you, as always, for your continued support.