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2 days ago
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Outstanding school gives pupils a chance to 'shine'
The head of a primary in an area of social deprivation said the school was improving the life-chances of pupils by focusing on improving their English and maths. Mile Cross Primary School in Norwich opened in 2008 after the merger of Norman First School, Dowson Junior School and Mile Cross Middle School. In 2016, 57% of pupils reached the expected standard of reading, writing and maths. The latest figures show this has now risen to 72%. Head teacher Stuart Allen said working in partnership with the government's education watchdog Ofsted - which rates the primary as "outstanding" - had "helped us to grow". Nine-year-old Reilly said: "I really enjoy it. "It's not just great, it's perfect. Mile Cross School is the best school in Norwich and the best school you'll ever see." Maxwell, 10, said: "With top-tier teachers and students, this school is amazing." The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released figures showing one in four children in Norfolk do not meet the expected standard for reading by the time they leave primary school. With writing and maths also included, the ONS said only half of children in the county were meeting the minimum standard. By contrast, Mile Cross Primary posted figures stating almost three out of four children had achieved the standard for reading, writing and maths. In its latest inspection report, Ofsted said: "Pupils are given every opportunity to shine at Mile Cross Primary. "Pupils achieve well academically and have many other opportunities to excel. "They develop into mature, confident young people." Mr Allen added: "That work that we've done with Ofsted, it's a partnership... that's helped us to grow. "You've heard it from the teachers, you've heard it from the children, they just love coming to the school. "It's about creating an environment that's welcoming and inviting. "In every classroom the children are working so hard, trying to better themselves." He said he was trying to create a culture where pupils realised that by working hard they could "make something" of themselves. The school has 456 pupils. It gets pupil premium funding of £1,552 for each child on free school meals. That comes to £282,599.24, which is spent on additional staff, outdoor learning at a forest school, educational trips and rewards for 100% attendance and excellent work. Norwich North Labour MP Alice Macdonald told the House of Commons it was a "shining beacon of what a local school can provide its residents". She told BBC Radio Norfolk: "I managed to mention Mile Cross in Parliament following this excellent Ofsted verdict because I think it's really important to highlight success stories." The MP said the school had a "real sense of community" with teachers, parents and Mile Cross residents working together. English teacher Hannah Barrett said: "We create a lot of opportunities for the children. "We make sure that they have lots of things they can do that they're interested in and we give them chances to write about what they want to write about." She said the school organised "loads of trips", including an up-coming residential stay in London. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Pro-dance company wows pupils as term starts Authors support BBC campaign to improve literacy Mile Cross Primary School
BBC News
2 days ago
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Mile Cross Primary in Norwich giving pupils chance to 'shine'
The head of a primary in an area of social deprivation said the school was improving the life-chances of pupils by focusing on improving their English and Cross Primary School in Norwich opened in 2008 after the merger of Norman First School, Dowson Junior School and Mile Cross Middle 2016, 57% of pupils reached the expected standard of reading, writing and maths. The latest figures show this has now risen to 72%.Head teacher Stuart Allen said working in partnership with the government's education watchdog Ofsted - which rates the primary as "outstanding" - had "helped us to grow". Nine-year-old Reilly said: "I really enjoy it. "It's not just great, it's perfect. Mile Cross School is the best school in Norwich and the best school you'll ever see."Maxwell, 10, said: "With top-tier teachers and students, this school is amazing." The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released figures showing one in four children in Norfolk do not meet the expected standard for reading by the time they leave primary writing and maths also included, the ONS said only half of children in the county were meeting the minimum contrast, Mile Cross Primary posted figures stating almost three out of four children had achieved the standard for reading, writing and maths. In its latest inspection report, Ofsted said: "Pupils are given every opportunity to shine at Mile Cross Primary. "Pupils achieve well academically and have many other opportunities to excel."They develop into mature, confident young people." Mr Allen added: "That work that we've done with Ofsted, it's a partnership... that's helped us to grow."You've heard it from the teachers, you've heard it from the children, they just love coming to the school. "It's about creating an environment that's welcoming and inviting."In every classroom the children are working so hard, trying to better themselves."He said he was trying to create a culture where pupils realised that by working hard they could "make something" of themselves. The school has 456 pupils. It gets pupil premium funding of £1,552 for each child on free school comes to £282,599.24, which is spent on additional staff, outdoor learning at a forest school, educational trips and rewards for 100% attendance and excellent work. Norwich North Labour MP Alice Macdonald told the House of Commons it was a "shining beacon of what a local school can provide its residents".She told BBC Radio Norfolk: "I managed to mention Mile Cross in Parliament following this excellent Ofsted verdict because I think it's really important to highlight success stories."The MP said the school had a "real sense of community" with teachers, parents and Mile Cross residents working together. English teacher Hannah Barrett said: "We create a lot of opportunities for the children."We make sure that they have lots of things they can do that they're interested in and we give them chances to write about what they want to write about."She said the school organised "loads of trips", including an up-coming residential stay in London. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
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13-05-2025
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NativState Completes Third High-Quality Carbon Project Verification
Small landowners in thriving timber region profit from forest carbon project CONWAY, Ark., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Conway, AR-based forest carbon developer NativState, LLC ( today announced the verification of the ACR 801 Mixed Upland Forests of the Ozarks & Ouachita Mountains project. This project aggregates approximately 6,100 acres of sustainably managed forestland across northern Arkansas. The initial issuance is for more than 81,000 credits with many more projected over the forty-year life of the project. ACR 801 is our third successfully verified project to create high-quality carbon credits. The project's credits are independently verified to comply with the ACR Improved Forest Management (IFM) methodology. The families included in this project have made significant commitments by enrolling their land in NativState's forest carbon credit program. Within 75 miles of more than 45 active timber mills, these landowners could receive a significant profit from harvesting the hardwood growing in their forests. Their choice to allow the forest to grow naturally with significantly limited harvesting and sustainable forest management practices as well as their commitment to forest stewardship for forty years is a meaningful contribution to global climate solutions. This release marks another milestone for NativState, as the company has now verified and issued its third high-quality nature-based carbon credit project with several more in the process of verification. Overall, the company has entered into agreements with small private forest landowners to conserve over 500,000 acres across the United States, representing one of the largest private forest conservation programs in the country. "The aggregated land comprising ACR 801 is located in the middle of a thriving timber industry," said NativState Founder and CEO Stuart Allen. "By entering NativState's Carbon Agreement, and with verification through ACR, we can assure landowners a meaningful financial return on the forest lands without aggressive harvesting, while developing a number of high-quality carbon credits for our industry partners." Upon verification, a significant portion of ACR 801's carbon credits were sold to strategic partners, and credits are still available for purchase by organizations seeking to address their emission reduction goals through the conservation of these vital natural resources. NativState extends its sincere appreciation to these corporate partners. By partnering with NativState and landowners, these organizations are not only advancing their emission reduction goals but are also playing a vital role in conserving critical ecosystems and supporting rural communities. "NativState is supporting forest conservation for smaller landowners through participation in the Voluntary Carbon Market," said Dr. Kurt Krapfl, Forestry Director at ACR. "NativState offers landowners an alternative revenue stream while protecting water quality, biodiversity and the future of their forestlands for generations to come. Reducing carbon levels in the atmosphere from commercially mature forests through a long-term commitment to carbon removal and emission reductions, represents a 'here and now' positive impact for both the climate and the environment." Each NativState Improved Forest Management (IFM) project follows strict processes for third-party audit and verification, and represents important markers for creating high-quality nature-based forest carbon credits including: Additionality – NativState's projects are in the heart of timber country in the Southern United States, and primarily commercially viable and mature forests are enrolled in the program. Reducing emissions at the source – The carbon reduction credits generated by NativState programs represent efficient and immediate impact through mature forest conservation. Each project also includes carbon removal credits to ensure durable decreases in atmospheric carbon levels. Generational stewardship – Through a decades-long carbon agreement, NativState's landowner partners are making a generational commitment to conservation. Co-Benefits – Improvements in biodiversity and water and soil quality are all natural outcomes of forest conservation across NativState's footprint. The mixed hardwood stands, streams and rivers in this project play an important role in protecting endangered species including the yellowcheek darter. To learn more about this and other high-integrity projects, including the recent investment grade BBB rating of ACR 848, please visit About NativState NativState LLC ( is a forest carbon development company partnering with small to medium sized landowners across the southern United States to deliver access to global carbon markets. We work with landowners to improve and conserve their forests while realizing a financial return based on the creation of high-quality carbon credits sold to companies seeking to meet and exceed their carbon emission reduction goals. Using ACR's Improved Forest Management (IFM) methodology and our forty-year carbon agreement, we work with landowners to provide an alternative economic use to their forests to generate income versus intensive timber harvesting. Through this process NativState empowers forest owners with the ability to manage their properties sustainably and provide the co-benefits of improved water quality, improved wildlife habitation, and improved overall health of the forest. Media Contact: Mark Z. FortuneVice President, Marketing501-580-0550mfortune@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE NativState Sign in to access your portfolio
