OUR
SCHOOL

Hilltop Primary School is located on Hilltop Road in Rochester, Medway.

Rochester is part of the unitary authority of Medway, which includes the towns of Chatham, Gillingham, Strood, Rainham, and historic Rochester. We are privileged to be surrounded by history and culture, from the castle and cathedral at Rochester and the historic dockyard where Nelson’s HMS Victory was built, to the theatres in Chatham and the many state-of-the-art sporting facilities across the towns. We have access to a rich and diverse heritage steeped in tradition and modern customs and celebrations.

We are an integral part of the Beyond Schools Trust with a family of ten schools. Within our Trust we have Balfour Juniors, Warren Wood Primary, Hilltop Primary, Chantry, Greenacre and Walderslade Partnership, Phoenix Primary, Robert Napier, Thomas Aveling and Fort Pitt. We collaborate relentlessly to ensure we are as a Trust consistently moving and learning for the benefit of our pupils and their futures.

OUR
VALUES

We believe that education is not for children but for the adults they will become. We encourage young people to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors. Character Development is at the heart of all we do within Hilltop Primary Academy both within the curriculum and in extracurricular activities. We encourage our children to reach their full potential both in their academic and personal progress throughout their time at school and to follow the values everyday whether they are in school or out.

Our Character Development values are woven through the curriculum in all lessons and our RECIPE acronym is referred to constantly during the day, reminding the children of what this means to them. We want all our children to have the essential skills for their future whatever they decide to do;

Confident and equipped with soft skills
Equipped with life skills so they can be independent
Understand their role in the community and wider society
Fully equipped and ready to get the best out of their secondary education
To be aware of the world and different cultures
Have a good knowledge of the workplace and how to behave

Regular Character Development/Career Assemblies are held by a variety of individuals, businesses and organisations to widen the childrens’ knowledge of the outside world and to give them an insight into the many different jobs that are available.

Our strategy is an integral part of our school, equipping children with the vital skills they need for secondary school and adult life. We believe that every child can reach their potential and our caring and dedicated staff will allow them to achieve this. Children should become valuable and fully rounded members of society who treat others with respect and tolerance, regardless of background.

OUR
STAFF

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Ewa Eddy

Simi Sodhi

Caroline Wooder

Madeleine Wise

Katie Osmond

Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

Assistant Headteacher

SENCO

TEACHING STAFF

Helen Chambers

Emma Tuley

Madeleine Wise

Ellie Heddon
Amy Medhurst

Alisha Johnson
Stacy Cross

Holly Langford
Claire Bennett

Nursery - Duckling

EYFS – Puffins

EYFS – Penguins

Year 1 – Robins

Year 1 – Wren

Year 2 – Skylark

Year 2 – Chaffinch

Elaine Cook
Claire Cheal

Emma Tuley

Rebecca Gilder
Katie Mateias

Emma Hanley
Danny Desousa

Claire Reade
Caroline Wooder

Year 3 – Woodpecker

Year 3 – Nightingale

Year 4 – Kingfisher

Year 4 – Swan

Year 5 – Owls

Year 5 – Falcons

Year 6 – Kestrals

Year 6 – Eagles

TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Emma Adjei

Rupinder Chahal
Tracy Reynolds

Dee Tullett

Amanda Beckford

Carol Firmin

Leanne Johnson

Sam Hewson
Sandra Ogiegor

Sarah Orange

Jayne Matthews

Courtney North

Nicola Philp

Jane Ramsey

Jo Shields

Emma Wakefield
Suzanne Wilkins

Keeley Richards

Teaching Assistant

One to One Teaching Assistant

SUPPORT STAFF

FLO

Counsellor / Pupil Wellbeing / ELSA

Office Manager

P/T Admissions

Office Admin

Beyond the Classroom Lead

Site Manager

Site Team

Rachel Harris

Sam Marsh

Leanne Somerville

Lauren Jordan

Megan Dyke

Courtney North

Claire Doree

Jim Snelling

Brian Perry

Tracy Reynolds
Sam Hewson

Wendy White
Karen Grimmett
Sarah Orange
Grace Morgan
Charlotte Moffatt
Eva Szilvasi

Breakfast Club Supervisor

Midday Meals Supervisor

SCHOOL
GOVERNORS

HILLTOP PRIMARY SCHOOL LOCAL GOVERNING BODY

The Trust Board delegates specific roles and responsibilities through the Scheme of Delegation to committees, including the Local Governing Body. This strategic direction and oversight will ensure that the culture, values and ethos of the Trust is being met at individual academy level.

The LGB is accountable to the Trust Board in relation to any matter delegated to it. Roles and responsibilities for all committees and the Local Governing Body can be found in the Terms of Reference documents within the Scheme of Delegation. Trustees value the work undertaken by the Local Governing Body and is committed to ensuring that Governors are well supported as they carry out their duties for the Trust Board.

Governors usually attend between four to six meetings during the academic year as well as attending the academy to undertake their individual monitoring duties. While being a Governor is a commitment and responsibility, it offers you the chance to see first-hand the impact you can make in improving education for children in your community.

Chair of Governors:
Lynda Hammond

Co-Deputy Chair of Governors:
Anesa Onyebuchi
Adrian Leyshon

Membership of the Local Governing Body:

Co-opted Governors:
Heather Batchelor

Lynda Hammond
Anesa Onyebuchi
Chidi O’Hanekwu
Joshua Oluwabumuyi

Headteacher:
Ewa Eddy

Parent Elected Governors:
Lester King

Adrian Leyshon

Staff Elected Governors:
Claire Reade
Caroline Wooder

Clerk to the Local Governing Body:
Stacey Marsh

Governor Information 2024/25

SAFEGUARDING

At Hilltop Primary School, we are fully committed to the safeguarding of our students. It is important that students feel safe and supported so that they can achieve their full potential. All staff at Hilltop Primary School, regardless of their role, recognise that safeguarding is the statutory duty of all staff. As such, we will:

Provide a safe environment for students
Identify students who may need additional help and/or may be suffering harm
Take appropriate action to protect and help children.

Safeguarding is the term used to prevent harm, keep children safe and promote their wellbeing.

SAFEGUARDING TEAM

In school we have a dedicated team which deal specifically with child protection matters. The members are:

E. Eddy
Headteacher & Designated
Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

eddye002@hilltopprimary.co.uk

S. Sodhi
Deputy Headteacher & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

sgill74@hilltopprimary.co.uk

C. Wooder
Assistant Headteacher & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

woodc007@hilltopprimary.co.uk

R. Harris
Family Liaison Officer & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

harrr566@hilltopprimary.co.uk

K. Osmond
S.E.N.Co & Deputy
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

whark007@hilltopprimary.co.uk

J. Oluwabumuyi
Designated Safeguarding Govenor

joluwabumuyi@hilltopprimary.co.uk

If you have any safeguarding concerns you can also contact the school on 01634 710312 and ask to speak to a member of the Safeguarding Team, or send an email to safeguarding@hilltopprimary.co.uk

If you are concerned about a child out of school hours, please call Medway Children’s Services on 01634 334466, or contact the police on 101.

SAFEGUARDING & VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL

Upon arrival at the school, visitors are required to sign in at Reception. They must then wear an ID badge (that must be visible at all times).

Visitors are collected from Reception if they do not have a DBS check seen by the school and must wear a red lanyard. They will be escorted around school.

Those visitors who have had the appropriate checks will wear a green lanyard.

On departure, visitors must sign out and return their ID badge to Reception before leaving the premises.

USEFUL CONTACTS

MEDWAY (CHILDREN’S SERVICES) DUTY TEAM
If you think the child is at immediate risk of harm phone them straightaway:

Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm 01634 334 466
Out of hours on 03000 419 191

IN AN EMERGENCY, CALL 999
To report a crime to Police (non-emergency) call 101.

EARLY HELP
The aim of Early Help in Medway is to ensure that children and families that need extra help have one lead person who they can tell their story to. This means you will not have to keep telling different people.

This lead person will carry out a family assessment to develop a plan of action and interventions needed to meet the aims of your family.
https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200170/children_and_families/325/early_help_in_medway

HELPLINE FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE IN SCHOOLS
Sexual abuse in any form is unacceptable.

A dedicated helpline is now open to support anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse.

The helpline is run by the NSPCC and will provide victims of abuse with the appropriate support, advice, and onward action, including contacting professionals or the Police if they wish. The helpline will also provide support to parents and professionals too.

Telephone 0800 136 663, or email help@nspcc.org.uk.

More information can be found at:
Helpline for people who have experienced sexual abuse in education settings launched | NSPCC Learning

LOCAL AUTHORITY DESIGNATED OFFICER (LADO)
Every Local Authority is required to have a LADO whose responsibility it is to provide advice and guidance to individuals who have concerns about the behaviour of an adult who works with children and young people. If you wish to raise a concern about a professional working with children, please call 01634 331065.

USEFUL LINKS FOR CONCERNS

Types of Child Abuse & How to Prevent Them | NSPCC
The NSPCC gives key information of different types of abuse and recognising signs. It also allows you to report your concerns and what to do to keep children safe.

Reporting child abuse and neglect | NSPCC
Direct links to reporting concerns to the NSPCC, whistleblowing advice and dedicated helplines for specific needs.

Safeguarding children and child protection | NSPCC Learning
Additional detail on what safeguarding is, working with multi agencies such as Early Help and Child Services.

Childline | Childline
Advice for children who are concerned about themselves or others. This can be done via the phone for free on 0800 1111 or message boards online.

Report Remove: Remove a nude image shared online | Childline
If you are worried that an image is being shared online and posted. Please use the above link and Childline will talk you through the steps in how to report. All age groups inc 18+ can be reported.