Dear Parent/Carer,

Welcome back to 2025! We are pleased that the days are now getting longer and Spring is ahead of us. We are doing some great things at the academy and you may have seen the Stone Soup Magazine which is full of all the wonderful things that we achieved during terms 1 and 2. A copy can be viewed on the academy website.

We understand that being a parent is filled with challenges, often you are having to deal with multiple problems whilst still trying to move forward in your own life, it can be difficult. To try and help you we are always available to talk to. Your child’s personal coach will always try to support you and your family or they will be able to direct you to other resources and agencies.

As an academy our focus continues to be to support your child to achieve their potential. To do this, they just need to be present in school and attending their lessons and this is when your help and support is always really appreciated.

Support with attendance

Siobhan Stevenitt is our Attendance Manager and she can support and direct you to resources if you are struggling with getting your child into school. Her email is sstevenitt@stonesoupacademy.org.uk.

Support with academic subjects

We are pleased to inform you that our academy teachers provide comprehensive academic support tailored to each student’s needs. Our dedicated teachers offer personalized guidance, one-to-one teaching, and resources to help students thrive academically.

Also, there are opportunities for students to complete work after school hours at the academy to reduce home pressures.

Support with behaviour

Oli Sillito is our Assistant Principal in charge of Behaviour and Attitudes and he can be contacted If you need support. His email is osillito@stonesoupacademy.org.uk

Your child’s personal coach can also be a great support in regard to behaviour.

Support with mental health

Please find enclosed leaflets that identify support for mental health: There is one for parents/carers who live in the city and one for those who live in the county. 

Support with parenting

Positive Parenting Programme, more commonly known as Triple P, is a behaviour support programme and is available to all parents living in Nottingham City who have children aged 0-19. Through our programmes we will support you to choose the level of support you need and topics that are right for you.

To book onto one of the Triple P programmes, please contact Early Help on: 0115 876 3343

Support with SEND needs

Stephen Thompson is our Assistant Principal (SENDCo) in charge of SEND and he can be contacted if you need support. His email is sthompson@stonesoupacademy.org.uk

The following websites are useful for strategies and support in SEND;

nottshelpyourself.org.uk

www.specialneedsjungle.com

www.youngminds.org.uk

As always please let me know if we can be of any further support to you and your family.

Kind regards,

Kerrie Henton

Executive Principal

Younes Henini

Principal