Spring into Spalding 2026!
This term at GHA has been one of creative learning, new experiences and practising familiar skills. As always, we have been very busy! The children were delighted by a visit from firefighters and their fire engine – this linked to topic learning and also learning about safety at home and at Bonfire Night celebrations. A local farmer’s tractor also rumbled into school – we even got a chance to climb into the tractor driver’s seat! Alongside these memorable experiences, swimming and tennis lessons continue and a visiting coach gave the chance to develop table cricket skills. The children continued to develop engagement, anticipation, and joint attention through highly motivating sessions, as well as hearing and using topic vocabulary and knowledge.
Some children also visited a secondary school who were hosting a School Games Panathlon – we took part in team games including parachute activities, kurling and kinball.
Finally, a big thank you to Wates Construction, who have now completed all sections of the building project—their hard work has helped create a wonderful, accessible additional space at GHA.
We are preparing for our re-accreditation for the
UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award!
We have been gathering evidence that shows how our children, staff, and families live out children’s rights every day—through our curriculum, our school and trust vision and values, and the way we care for one another. Our children show how kind and fair they are every day, helping others, including everyone and showing respect, and we are incredibly proud of them. Each class has a charter, we talk about children’s rights and share articles on our displays, letters and website.
Thank you, as always, for your support. We look
forward to keeping you updated as we move through the process and celebrate this reaccreditation together.
The School Games Mark recognises and rewards schools for their commitment to developing and increasing sports and physical activity. We were assessed for our physical education provision and commitment to engaging in some of the sports events organised by Lincolnshire School Games.
More information can be found at @yourschoolgames @LincsSESSP
GHA keeps its ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating!
From an article in the Spalding Voice:
A special academy in Gosberton in South Holland has maintained its “outstanding” Ofsted rating after a recent inspection.
Gosberton House Academy has earned the top rating following an inspection on June 17 and 18 and serves primary school age pupils within Lincolnshire. The report highlights the academy’s dedication to fostering a “highly nurturing environment” where every pupil, regardless of background or ability, can “thrive academically and personally”. Principal Katharine Saywell said: “The whole school community deserves praise and recognition for our recent Outstanding Ofsted monitoring report, which we are all so proud of. “We are ambitious for all of our pupils and believe that with
the right support and understanding, all children can meet their Academy keeps its ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating potential. “This ethos is what caught the attention of the inspectors, as can be seen from the positive feedback throughout the report.”
The academy was delighted The whole school community deserves praise and recognition to carry on with their streak of “outstanding” reports stretching back to 2012 when it was first marked “outstanding” in all areas. It has now achieved this under three different Ofsted frameworks. The academy is part of University of Lincoln Academy Trust. Its CEO, Stuart Anderson was delighted with the report, adding: “Gosberton House’s recognition is a testament to the academy’s outstanding vision for inclusive education. “We are also delighted that the inspection team cited that
‘Provision is meticulously tailored to meet each pupil’s individual needs, implemented with expertise’. “Gosberton’s work exemplifies the Trust’s mission of ensuring that all students, regardless of background, are equipped with the tools to thrive.”