Gascoigne Primary School

We are delighted to welcome you to Gascoigne Primary School, a school that is at the heart of its community and where the community is at its heart. Our open-door policy and outward-looking ethos ensure that we are always ready to share the mission and successes of our wonderful school.

Our Team

Our large, friendly team is always available to respond to any query you may have. If you need to arrange a meeting with any member of staff, please speak with a member of our office team who will be more than happy to assist you. Our contact details are as follows:

Gascoigne Primary School

Gascoigne Road

Barking

Essex

IG11 7DR

Gascoigne Primary School

The Shaftesburys

Barking

Essex

IG11 7JA

Contact: School Office

Email: office@gascoigne.co.uk

Tel: 020 8270 4291

Office Team:

• School Business Manager: Mr Richard Puttnam
• Office Manager: Mrs Eugenie Augustin
• Assistant Office Manager: Mrs Tanya Whitlock
• Attendance / Receptionist: Mrs Ela Pashai
• Attendance / Receptionist: Mrs Diana Chira

Admissions Officer: Mrs Puja Talajia

ICT Technician: Mr Jack Taylor

Headteacher & Chair of Governors

Headteacher: Ms Jo Preston

Email: jpreston@gascoigne.co.uk

Chair of Governors: Mrs Rahat Ismail

Email: rismail@gascoigne.co.uk

Vice Chair of Governors: Ms Tanaz Noor

Email: tnoor@gascoigne.co.uk

Family Liaison Practitioner Team Contact:

Marie Attard and Kelly McKinnon

Email: familyliaison@gascoigne.co.uk

SENCO and LAC

SENCO (KS2): Mrs Selina Alexander

Email: salexander@gascoigne.co.uk

SENCO (EYFS & KS1) & Children Looked After Designated Teacher:

Ms Cheryl Monks

Email: cmonks@gascoigne.co.uk

GDPR

The Data Protection Officer is responsible for overseeing data protection within the school. If you have any questions regarding data protection, please contact them using the following details:

Data Protection Officer: Craig Stilwell

Company: Judicium Consulting Ltd

Address: 72 Cannon Street, London, EC4N 6AE

Email: dataservices@judicium.com

Web: www.judiciumeducation.co.uk

Telephone: 0203 326 9174

Aims, Ethos and Vision

At Gascoigne Primary School, we aim to inspire our pupils to achieve and persevere to succeed. We believe that every child is unique and that they should be given the opportunity to develop their own talents and abilities in a supportive environment. Our ethos is one of inclusivity, tolerance and respect, and we are committed to promoting British values and safeguarding the welfare of our pupils.

Our vision is to create a school where every child feels valued and where they are encouraged to develop a lifelong love of learning. We are committed to providing a high-quality education that is tailored to the needs of each individual child, and we are dedicated to ensuring that every child leaves our school with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in life.

Prospectus and Admissions

If you would like to find out more about our school, please take a look at our prospectus. We welcome applications from parents and carers who share our values and are committed to supporting their child's education. Further information about our admissions process can be found on our website.

Governance

Our school is governed by a dedicated team of governors who work tirelessly to ensure that our school is run efficiently and effectively. They are responsible for setting the strategic direction of the school, ensuring that we comply with all relevant legislation and regulations, and for monitoring the school's performance.

Safeguarding and British Values

At Gascoigne Primary School, we take the safeguarding of our pupils very seriously. We have a range of policies and procedures in place to ensure that our pupils are protected from harm. We are also committed to promoting British values,