Making payments:
School Gateway – Online Payment and Communication System

Brough Primary School use a system called School Gateway to communicate to parents and for payments to be made to the school.

Communications to Parents will be sent directly into the inbox of the email address we hold on our records for you (the app is not required for these messages).

School Gateway also provides a safe, secure and easy way to pay online for school items such as school meals, trips, clubs and other school activities, which can be accessed through the School Gateway app.

For your reference, this is the icon for the app:

The School Gateway app is available via Google Play or the App Store. Once you have downloaded the app, please proceed to the home screen and click the link at the bottom to sign up as a new user. Once you have entered your details please press SEND PIN.

Once signed up, you will receive a text message with a unique 4 digit pin number, please keep a note of this number as this is how you will access the School Gateway app in the future along with your email address. We will receive a notification that you have successfully downloaded the app.

Please contact the school office if you have any queries.

Please click the following link for further information:

‘Curriculum:
This work is beginning to give pupils opportunities to build more knowledge over time. For example, Year 2 pupils talk confidently about their learning about The Great Fire of London from Year 1, and how this connects to current learning in history.’

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‘Phonics and Reading: Pupils enjoy reading and being read to. The phonics curriculum begins early in Reception, and staff receive regular training to deliver it effectively. There is a strong reading culture, especially in the early years.’

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‘Cultural Understanding: Pupils are taught to recognise and respect different cultures and religions in wider society… They understand the broader make-up of the community and society that they are a part of.’

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‘Extracurricular Activities and Cultural Awareness: Pupils participate in a wide range of activities beyond the classroom, such as residential experiences. They are also taught to respect different cultures and religions, helping them understand and reject prejudice and discrimination.’

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‘Safeguarding: The school has effective safeguarding arrangements, ensuring the safety and well-being of all pupils.’

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‘Behavior Management: Adults manage behaviour in a consistent way. Pupils say that adults are fair. Leaders have ensured that there are clear routines that pupils follow around school.’

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‘Role Models:
Older pupils enjoy role-modelling good manners and routines to children in Reception during lunchtime.’

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‘School Environment:
This is a school that is built upon respect and kindness. Relationships between adults and pupils are warm and caring. A sense of family and community runs through the school.’

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‘Curriculum Development: The curriculum has been developed to help pupils build knowledge over time. There is evidence of students connecting previous learning to current lessons, indicating a well-structured curriculum.’

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‘Governance and Leadership: Governors understand their roles. They assure themselves that what leaders tell them is reflected in the reality of pupils’ experiences. They offer support and challenge to leaders.’

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‘Inclusive Support for SEND Pupils: The school provides tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), particularly through its “The Bridge” provision. Pupils with complex needs are encouraged to manage their emotions, which positively impacts their learning.’

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‘Caring and Respectful Environment: The school fosters a culture of respect and kindness. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm, and there is a strong sense of community and family within the school. Pupils feel safe and trust the adults to support them.’

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‘Governance and Leadership: The school’s governors are well-informed, offering both support and challenge to leaders. They are also conscious of staff well-being, contributing to a positive working environment for staff.’

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‘Positive Behavior and Role Models: Older pupils act as role models for younger ones, helping them with manners and routines. The school maintains a calm and orderly environment, contributing to a feeling of safety for the pupils.’

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‘Pupil Safety and Trust: Pupils say they feel safe and that they trust adults to help them.’

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‘Engaged Learners: Pupils are enthusiastic about learning, show pride in their work, and consistently follow the clear routines set by the school. This contributes to a positive learning environment.’

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‘Enthusiasm for Learning: Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. They begin their work enthusiastically and present their work with pride.’

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‘Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) who access ‘The Bridge’ are given bespoke support to help them in their learning.’

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