Blooket Sets
Use these Blooket sets with your class:
Understanding Financial Benchmarking for Our School
We are committed to transparency and accountability in managing our school's finances. As part of this commitment, we are required to publish a link to the Department for Education (DfE) financial benchmarking tool. This tool allows you to see how our school's income and expenditure compare with other schools across England.
What is Financial Benchmarking?
Financial benchmarking is a process that helps schools compare their financial data with similar institutions. By doing this, schools can identify areas where they are performing well and areas where they might need to improve. This comparison helps ensure that resources are being used effectively to support the best possible educational outcomes for our students.
Why is it Important?
- Transparency: It provides a clear view of how our school is managing its finances.
- Accountability: It helps us ensure that we are using public funds responsibly.
- Improvement: By comparing our data with other schools, we can learn from best practices and make informed decisions to enhance our financial management.
How Can You Access This Information?
You can access the DfE financial benchmarking tool through the following link: Schools Financial Benchmarking - Hook Junior School. This tool allows you to explore detailed financial information about our school and compare it with other schools in England.
You can use this tool to gain a better understanding of how our school is performing financially. Your engagement and feedback are invaluable as we strive to provide the best possible education for our pupils.
Step right up to the greatest show at Hook Junior School!
Tickets are still avialable - buy your tickets online:
Happy's Circus has arrived at Hook Junior School!
The circus team is looking forward to entertaining you this afternoon! Here are some important things to know before you arrive:
- if you are able, please walk to Hook Junior School to minimise contention for parking; you must park considerately of others using the Community Centre Car Park and residential properties, please do not use the private residential car parks close to the community centre
- access to Happy's Circus is only via the main gate at the end of the Community Centre Car Park (find this easily with what3words: examine.decent.health)
- smoking and vaping is not permitted on school grounds; please refrain from smoking and vaping while you are here
- dogs are not permitted in our grounds or the big top; please leave them safely at home!
- please have your tickets ready to show on entry (no need to print - on your phone is fine!)
- gates and the big top will open at approximately 1:30
- pushchairs and buggies must be left outside the big top; please remove any valuables before you enter the big top
- access to the big top is across the school field; please wear suitable shoes!
- the show is presented in two 45 segments with an interval half way through
- want a shout out from the circus team? leave a comment on the Happy's Circus Instagram @happyscircus!
We hope you have a wonderful time!