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ISP Battle Summer Newsletter 2025
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Throughout the summer term, children and young people have been working really hard and have had many enjoyable experiences and opportunities!
Investing in Children Report
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ISP School Battle is proud to announce that it has once again been awarded the Investing in Children Membership Award, following a glowing re-evaluation conducted in July 2025.
Midsummer Madness
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Some people think that Shakespeare’s plays have no place on the Curriculum – especially for children with SEN or who may have missed key aspects of learning.
Challenging Hate
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David Law, Project Support Officer, East Sussex Safer Team, led a group session in school challenging stereotyping that can lead to bullying and racism.
KS3 Fantasy Fiction
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Children were tasked with reading the start of a fantasy story and then it was up to them to carry the story on, using fantasy codes and conventions.
Year 11 Forest School
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Exam time can be stressful for everyone. Spending time with plants is a simple yet powerful tool to support pupils’ wellbeing during testing periods.
Outdoor Gym Development
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We are delighted to share with you the further development of the outside gym area.
Spring 2025 Newsletter
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As we approach the Easter break, it has certainly been a very busy term for all the adults and children, we look forward to this chance to relax and re-energise!
Build a Bike
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On Thursday 20th March three children completed the first of three Build-a-Bike sessions.
World Book Day
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This annual celebration of authors, illustrators, books and the joy of reading is one of the highlights of our year!
Year 11 Geography Field Trip
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For our GCSE we went to Battle High Street to map the types of shops there; do a pedestrian count and interview shoppers about their visit.
Snow White Panto
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In December we took our children to see a Pantomime at the Devonshire Park Theatre in Eastbourne.
December 2024 Newsletter
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This has been an extremely busy two terms with us welcoming new adults and 13 new children. Our school is still growing with us now at nearly 50 children with a capacity to work with 60 families and their children.
A Spooktacular Production
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During term 3, KS3 children worked hard and had lots of fun in their drama lessons, culminating in a small production put on for the rest of the school community.
Space Conference
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On October 10th the year 10 and year 11 GCSE Physics groups visited Herstmonceux Science Centre for a Careers Conference run by The National Space Academy.
We are a Silver Level Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School!
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ISP School Battle has received the Silver Level Attachment and Trauma Schools Award.
Summer 2024 Newsletter
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Reflecting on the journey we have taken in the last three years, from our original 6 children to a school of 44 children and still growing!
Investing in Children Award 2024
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ISP School Battle has received the prestigious Investing in Children Award for the second year running.
Easter 2024 Newsletter
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We have continued to grow and develop and are now at 44 children on roll and numbers of children are rising steadily whilst still retaining our ethos.
Our Year
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We love to share our children’s learning experiences, which shows our young people that we value their commitment to learning and the aspirations we hold for them.
Merry Christmas Everybody
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Each year the adult team at ISP School, Battle, record a song for the children.
December 2023 Newsletter
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It has been a very two terms at ISP School, Battle, as we continue to welcome new adults and children to our community.
The Dug Out
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As children have been enjoying the outdoors, ISP School Battle have provided some shelter by the outdoor gym and games area.
Attachment and Trauma Sensitive Schools Award
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We are delighted to announce that we have had our attachment and trauma sensitive approaches receive an external sign of recognition!
Charity Fundraising
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Since September our children have shown great care and compassion to those who too are in need.
Former Students take a trip down Memory Lane
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Former students from when the school was known as ‘Glengorse & Hydneye Prep’ returned for a visit and walk down memory lane!
July 2023 Newsletter
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It has been a very busy run up to the end of the school year, with young people working hard in all areas of the curriculum.
Follow us on YouTube!
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We have launched our first ISP School Battle YouTube channel to be able to share the wonderful music we create from across our school community.
Investing in Children Award
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ISP School Battle has received the prestigious Investing in Children Award.
March 2023 Newsletter
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This Spring term has progressed so positively; with the school achieving the Investing in Children Award in March, children fully engaging in the Your Behaviour, Your Choice strategy and young people voicing their opinions on decision making.
Safer Internet Day
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Tuesday 7th February 2023 was Safer Internet Day. A short guide has been put together to share some statistics, resources and information from the external landscape.
Level 1 RHS Gardening Award
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ISP School Battle is delighted to announce that we have been successful in securing Level 1 with the Royal Horticultural Society School Gardening Award.
December 2022 Newsletter
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We have had a really busy time at our school, however children and adults have shown true determination to carry on through OFSTED, assessments, activities, preparation for our Christmas Production, new children and adults joining our ISP ‘family’ and much more.
School Closure – 12/12/2022
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ISP Battle is closed today (12/12/2022) due to fallen trees, no water and snow.
Food Hygiene Rating
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At ISP School, Battle we are delighted to inform you all that we had a recent Environmental Health kitchen inspection and gained the highest rating.
#Hello Yellow – World Mental Health Day
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Family Fun Day
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On the 29th July, Headteacher Caroline joined some of our children and young people at a family fun day in Teynham.
Language that cares
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Based on research and findings from organisations that originally contributed to the ‘TACT Language That Cares Report’, the Polaris Community has conducted a consultation to ascertain the feelings and suggestions of our young people on the subject and the words they commonly hear.
Heatwave Monday 18th July and Tuesday 19th July.
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The DfE (Department for Education) has recommended that schools remain open on Monday and Tuesday next week but if necessary have been given the flexibility to consider rearranging school start, finish and break/lunch times. Click to read more about or plans.
End of Year 2022 Newsletter
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An update on all the activities and achievements of our young people this year, with information on what we’ve all learnt across English, Geography and History to name a few, and our trips out to Pashley Manor, Fishbourne Palace and Pevensey Castle.