'Belong, Believe, Achieve’
Burley Oaks Primary School School Brochure September 2011 For further information please visit www.burleyoaks.co.uk A full prospectus is available on request.
Welcome to Burley Oaks Primary School
Our address is: Burley Oaks Primary School Langford Lane Burley in Wharfedale Ilkley LS29 7EJ Telephone: (01943) 862642 Fax: (01943) 864648 Email: office@burleyoaks.bradford.sch.uk Website: www.burleyoaks.co.uk Headteacher: Mrs Claire Lee Chair of Governors: Miss Christine Smith Status: Community Primary School
The Aims of our School The aims of our school are encapsulated through our school motto ‘Belong, Believe, Achieve’. Our vision focuses on nurturing children to become: imaginative, passionate, confident, resourceful, resilient, reflective and responsible learners. We seek to provide an enriched, vibrant and positive environment which: challenges children to use their initiative and to reach their potential provides real life, transferable learning opportunities which inspire life long learning develops ambition and collaboration thereby promoting a positive contribution to society celebrates happy, secure and independent learners who will reflect on precious memories of their time at Burley Oaks. To fulfil this we aim to: ensure that each child is valued as an individual, enabling them to develop positive self-image and respect for others help children to understand the importance of health and find enjoyment in their learning develop children’s confidence in their capacity to learn both independently and as a team provide equality of access to long lasting learning and high quality teaching, relevant to their lives now and in the future provide a well resourced, flexible and e-confident environment establish a progressive learning culture which improves children’s outcomes develop all stakeholders as learners develop ‘children’s voice’ and ‘parents as partners’ to empower the learning community encourage children to understand and value others and the environment in which we live encourage everyone to work for the common good and make a difference for the better
Safeguarding Children Working Together to Safeguard Children, 2006, defines Safeguarding as:
‘The process of protecting children from abuse or neglect, preventing impairment of their health and development, and ensuring they are growing up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care that enables children to have optimum life chances and enter adulthood successfully’ Burley Oaks Primary School fully recognises its responsibilities for child protection and the importance of creating an ethos within school that will help children feel safe, confident and that they will be listened to. Our safeguarding policy applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the school.
A Message to Parents Thank you for showing an interest in our school. Burley Oaks Primary School is a fantastic school where both children and adults work together as an incredibly strong team. We are very proud of all our children and our many successes. Visitors to the school often remark on a positive, hardworking atmosphere with a strong sense of team spirit and celebration. We strive to enjoy our learning and make it as much fun and as meaningful and relevant as possible. We offer children an excellent education in a safe, calm, creative, inclusive and stimulating environment. Every child is valued as an individual; we aim to nurture well rounded, respectful and confident children who will develop skills for life-long learning. Having benefited from a major refurbishment programme, completed in September 2010, we are fortunate to work together in a bright and vibrant school building with extensive school grounds. Our outdoor classroom has enhanced our approach to learning outdoors. We are fortunate to have inherited the premises of the former Burley Middle School. As such, our facilities include a specialist room for art and design technology and an ICT suite. We regard ourselves as a friendly and welcoming school which involves parents as our partners in the education process. We value their participation in the life of Burley Oaks and are happy to see parents in school as visitors – even happier to see them as helpers! We are keen to build upon the positive relations with our parents and to enhance systems of communication in order to impact on the continued success of all our children. Our very active School Association provides a range of activities for our children and the community and continue to raise amazing amounts of money for the school fund. Burley Oaks is part of a very strong village community and aims to contribute to as well as benefit from the many local organisations. Visiting clergy members take assemblies each week and we look forward to our Christmas and Easter services at the Methodist Church. Our creative curriculum is enhanced by a variety of visits and visitors. We run a vast range of clubs including cookery, choir, recorder, German, cross stitch, running, netball, Tae-Kwando, art .... the list continues! Each year we produce theatrical performances, a musical soiree and take part in sports tournaments and peripatetic music lessons in which our children flourish. We encourage our school community to excel in our 'Shine' activities and enjoy planning for children of different age ranges working together on themed days/weeks. Our last Ofsted inspection was graded outstanding in November 2007. Since then, the school has been subject to an interim inspection in March 2011 which found that the school has maintained this standard. We are fortunate to have a committed and passionate staff and Governing Body who truly care about children, their welfare and progress. We aim for high standards and to help children take pride in their school and achievements: we 'belong, believe, achieve'. If you should require any information about school, please do not hesitate to contact us. Yours sincerely Mrs. Claire Lee Headteacher
Admission to School Children will usually join the school on a full-time basis in the September following their fourth birthday. There should be no more than thirty children in any Reception or Key Stage One class. Our experience is that children settle quickly and happily into school life and to aid this we maintain good relationships with the various pre-school organisations. The school has an admissions limit of 60 children. The Local Education Authority administers admission arrangements for children starting school for the first time and as such, places will be given according to Bradford Education's policy. Bradford Education offers advice to parents and other agencies regarding all admission and appeal related enquiries. They ensure that the statutory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the Admissions and Appeals Code of Practice. The People in Our School There are 371 children in our school (September 2011) aged between four and eleven years, organised into thirteen classes. The school staff includes the Headteacher, thirteen full-time teachers, five part-time teachers, two full-time unqualified teachers studying on the Graduate Teacher Programme, a team of fifteen educational support staff, one school bursar, one administrative assistant, a caretaker, four cleaners, and ten lunchtime supervisors. Please refer to the list enclosed. The Governing Body consists of the Headteacher, representatives of the community and LEA, and elected parent and staff governors.
Our School Day Reception and Key stage 1 classes 8.50 – 9.00 Registration 9.00 – 10.50
Teaching time and assembly
10.15 - 10.30 10.50 – 11.05
Break (Reception) Break (KS1)
11.05 – 11.55
Teaching time
11.45 - 1.00 11.55 – 1.00
Lunch (Reception) Lunch (KS1)
1.00 – 2.25
Registration and teaching time
2.25 – 2.40
Break
2.40 – 3.15
Teaching time
3.15
Home time (Length of taught time - 21 hours and 40 minutes)
Key Stage 2 classes (Years 3, 4, 5 and 6) 8.50 – 9.00 Registration 9.00 – 10.50
Teaching time
10.50 – 11.05
Break
11.05 – 12.15
Teaching time
12.15 – 1.10
Lunch
1.10 – 3.15
Registration, assembly and teaching time
3.15
Home time (Length of taught time – 23 hours 45 minutes)
Curriculum and Assessment At Burley Oaks Primary School, we aim to offer a balanced and broadly based curriculum which: Promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils both at the school and in society Prepares pupils at school for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life Is both explicit in our curriculum planning and delivery as well as implicit in the ethos we uphold in the school The curriculum for children in Years 1-6 consists of the ten subjects of the primary National Curriculum 2000: English, Mathematics, Science, Design Technology, ICT, History, Geography, Art & Design, Music, and PE. In addition, children in Years 5 & 6 are taught Spanish and in Years 3 & 4, French. We teach RE to all pupils based on the Locally Agreed Syllabus and PSHCE. The planning and delivery of work in English and Maths is based almost exclusively on the Primary Framework. Planning in all other subjects, except RE, is planned through our ‘creative curriculum’ where a topic/theme approach is employed. Children in Reception work on the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. Learning and development is divided into six areas: Personal, Social and Emotional; Communication, Language and Literacy; Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy; Knowledge and Understanding of the World; Physical Development and Creative Development. Children are assessed according to this profile. In addition to RE, all children are involved in a daily act of collective worship in accordance with DfE requirements. Communication We aim to keep parents regularly informed about what’s going on at school in as much detail as is reasonably practicable. We use a service called ParentMail® to communicate with parents by email and text message. We believe that ParentMail® is beneficial because:
Messages get to you more reliably We can send messages directly to parents/carers at the same time You will quickly know about important or urgent messages We can tell you more about what’s going on at the school
School Website at www.burleyoaks.co.uk The school website is designed for use by children, teachers, parents and the whole school community. It offers useful information to all school stakeholders and also provides links to the teachers in school though their ‘blog’. This means that children can be reminded of key events and classroom activities by looking at their teacher’s web page. Links to relevant websites ensure that children’s learning can be consolidated and extended with further activities to try from
home. Messages between teachers, parents, children and grandparents on the blog develop a wider context and audience for the children’s learning whilst developing key ICT skills for future learning. Please have a look. Enrichment At Burley Oaks there is a wide range of activities for children to participate in outside the classroom to enrich and enhance their educational experiences. We have a fabulous outdoor classroom and have recently worked with Habitat Heroes to improve the use of our extensive grounds and to embed outdoor learning in our curriculum. The children have experienced tree planting, developing a wet area, creating a willow archway etc. We are proud of the fact we are one of only 80 schools nationally to have achieved 'Sing Up Platinum' status; music is a key strength of our school. We look forward to seeing the fantastic musical productions our pupils perform which will be enhanced with the use of headset microphones and new lighting this year - all kindly provided by the funds raised through our School Association. Our sports provision is excellent, supported by a variety of external coaches and events throughout the year to raise the profile of PE. A designated art room means that we can truly get creative (and messy!) in our lessons and to create scenery for productions. We even created willow sheep as part of a project which culminated in their display at the Millennium Gardens in Ilkley. Our buddy classes are very important to our teachers and children alike. Children benefit from working across phase and key stage with younger and older children in themed days such as Shine (an opportunity for children to shine in golf, camping skills, brooch-making, dancing, creative arts etc), World Book Day etc. Teachers benefit from working in pairs and teams to share their good practice and recent training experiences. The children are always enthusiastic about our extra-curricular activities which include: football, netball, cricket, dodge ball, tennis, cross-stitch, cross country running, cookery, gymnastics, choir, orchestra, recorder, German, samba band etc. There is clear value in the experiences undertaken. As well as after-school clubs, children also have opportunities to take part in visits to enhance learning, including a Year 6 residential. Burley Oaks' partnerships with the other seven schools in the Wharfe Valley and the schools within the LAP are extremely positive. We benefit from a range of networks which nurture shared best practice in areas such as: Literacy, Assessment, SEN, Early Years etc. Our relationship with Burley and Woodhead Primary is excellent; the two schools provide excellent education for the young people in Burley.
The Arts In music, the children have the opportunity to learn a variety of instruments (encouraged by performing solos, duets and ensemble pieces in concerts), sing in the choir and produce musical and dramatic performances. We provide a range of clubs and welcome professional visitors to the school to support and develop our work. Our Wider Opportunities in Music provision means that all children in Y3/4 take part in samba band lessons. Each year we organize performances, for all pupils, by a range of artists/theatre groups etc. Sports A wealth of sporting activities is offered where we seek to support the development of skills, teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play. The children can choose from a wide range of sports such as football, rugby, gymnastics, tennis, cricket, athletics etc. We encourage involvement with the local community and other schools both in friendly and competitive tournaments. Clearly, we rely on the strengths and interests of the staff in school and the extra-curricular activities provided may differ throughout the year.
Special Needs All children are special and every child has needs, which his or her teacher makes every effort to cater for. Some children have greater difficulty with learning, for a variety of reasons. The Code of Practice for Special Needs has been set up by the Government to provide for and channel support to those children who have special difficulty in learning beyond that of the normal group in a class. Children may be identified by the parent or by the class teacher as having an additional need and are then referred to the Special Needs Co-ordinator. Our School Uniform At Burley Oaks we encourage all pupils to wear our school uniform, and this stance is fully supported by parents. We believe that this helps give our children the feeling that they belong to a close school community as well as giving them a sense of pride in their school and their appearance. Uniform can be purchased from either school or Top Marks in Ilkley.
School Meals School meals are cooked in the school’s own kitchen and comply with the nutritional guidelines set for schools. Children eat their lunches in the school dining room and a place is available for every child in school. Healthy Eating We have always felt that it is important to encourage children to adopt a healthy diet. Pupils in Reception and KS1 receive one free piece of fruit at break time each day. Cooled water dispensers have been installed around school giving all children access to water throughout the day. Our School Association We have a very active Parent/Teacher Association involved in organizing numerous fundraising functions and activities to support the school. The Annual General Meeting of the Association takes place early in the school year, when a report of progress is made and a committee elected. Any parent with a child in school can join the monthly meetings and we urge all our families to support our Association events as much as possible and to feel free to approach any committee member with ideas and suggestions.
Early Birds and Night Owls Early Birds and Night Owls before and after school clubs are a very important facility for many of our children and crucial for parents managing work commitments. Our aim is to provide a safe, fun and caring playing/learning environment out of school hours. Children are provided with a piece of fruit and a drink at the beginning of the Night Owls session. A range of activities are available, from quiet study/homework/reading time to sports and games. All staff within the clubs work in school throughout the school day to ensure continuity and consistency of expectation. Early Birds begins at 8am until school starts and costs £2.40 per session. Night Owls starts at 3.15pm, when school finishes, until 5.45pm. Charging is according to two sessions as follows:
Session 1. 3.15 -4.30pm 2. 4.30 - 5.45pm
Cost £4.00 £4.00
The schemes can be used on a regular or more occasional basis and must be booked in advance via the school office. Booking forms are also available via the school website. Last minute bookings will be taken where there is availability. Charges will apply if cancellations are not received within three working days. However, if your child is absent from school through illness no charge will be made. If your child takes part in an after school club, and would then require a Night Owls place afterwards, you will be required to book the appropriate session/s in advance.
SATS results for the academic year 2010 / 2011.
Burley Oaks Primary Key Stage 1 Task and Test Results 2011: Percentage at each level TEACHER ASSESSMENT
Percentage at each level W
1
2
2C
2B
Speaking and listening*
0
0
36
Reading
0
2
11
18
Writing
0
4
18
Mathematics
0
2
4
Science*
0
2
2A
3 or above
Disapplied Absent children children
64
0
0
24
44
0
0
20
43
16
0
0
22
34
38
0
0
42
55
0
National Results 2010: Percentage at each level TEACHER ASSESSMENT Percentage at each level
W
1
2
Speaking and listening*
2
11
66
Reading
3
12
12
23
Writing
4
15
21
Mathematics
2
9
16
Science*
2
9
68
2C
2B
2A
3 or above
Disapplied Absent children children
21
0
0
24
26
0
0
28
20
12
0
0
26
26
20
0
0
21
0
Burley Oaks Primary Key Stage 2 Test Results 2011: Percentage at each level TEST RESULTS Percentage at each level Below level 3*
3
4
5
Pupils not entered#
Pupils absent
English
0
9
40
51
0
0
Reading
0
4
25
71
0
0
Writing
0
18
49
33
0
0
Mathematics
0
9
24
67
0
0
National Results 2010: Percentage at each level TEST RESULTS Percentage at each level Below level 3*
3
4
5
Pupils # not entered
Pupils absent
English
1
13
48
33
0
1
Reading
0
8
33
51
0
1
Writing
0
23
50
21
0
1
Mathematics
1
14
46
35
0
1
BURLEY OAKS PRIMARY SCHOOL - HOLIDAY SCHEDULE – 2011/2012 Autumn Term 2011 Reopen
Tuesday 6th September
Close Reopen Close
Thursday 20th October Tuesday 1st November Tuesday 20th December
Spring Term 2012 Reopen
Wednesday 4th January
Close Reopen Close
Friday 10th February Monday 20th February Friday 30th March
Summer Term 2012 Reopen
Monday 16th April
Bank Holiday Close Reopen Close
Monday 7th May (school closed for one day) Thursday 31st May Tuesday 12th June Friday 20th July
We hope that this brochure gives a flavour of how we operate at Burley Oaks Primary. Should you have any questions, our staff will be more than happy to answer any further questions you may have. Please visit the website to download further information i.e. a school prospectus, policies etc. or request a hard copy in school.