Dale Community
Primary
School PROSPECTUS
to our school We believe that Dale Community Primary School is a very special place where all children, parents and staff work together as part of a happy, positive and caring learning community. As parents we want you to enjoy being part of Dale and hope that you will feel able to enter into a partnership with us so that your child may achieve their full potential.
Every child Learning is special Teaching Every child at Dale is recognised as an individual. We aim to know them well and our priority is to ensure that they enjoy school, are happy and feel safe. We believe that, alongside academic skills, children need to develop a wide range of concepts, skills and attitudes to enable them to become life long learners. Emphasis in school is placed on teaching our children to have self respect, confidence, a sense of responsibility for their own well being and for that of others and the environment. The children at Dale are encouraged to contribute through the school council and value is placed on their suggestions and used.
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Welcome
Excellence and enjoyment are central to our school ethos. Learning and fun go hand in hand as we develop and encourage our children to become independent and creative learners. Our curriculum is planned carefully to ensure that all children are challenged, engaged and motivated to learn. We aim to ensure our curriculum meets the needs of our children and responds to the local environment. Educational experiences, visits and visitors help to widen the children’s understanding of the topics. The children’s development is carefully monitored and parents are kept well informed of progress.
Working together
Every child at Dale is recognised as an individual. We aim to know them well and our priority is to ensure that they enjoy school, are happy and feel safe. We believe that, alongside academic skills, children need to develop a wide range of concepts, skills and attitudes to enable them to become life long learners. Emphasis in school is placed on teaching our children to have self respect, confidence, a sense of responsibility for their own well being and for that of others and the environment. The children at Dale are encouraged to contribute through the school council and value is placed on their suggestions and used.
Admissions
POLICY Parents can get information about the schools in the area either from the Council, schools or the internet. Parents will be advised of the likelihood of places being available, but as school rolls can change daily, availability of places is decided only at the time the application is received by the Admissions Team.
A common application can be obtained from the internet at: www.derby.gov.uk/admissions
or the Council Admissions Team at: Primary School Admissions The Council House Corporation Street Derby DE1 2FS
Telephone: 01332 642729
The form is also available on the website in the following languages: Czech, Polish, Urdu, Punjabi and Dutch.
The Admissions Team considers the application against schools admissions criteria. If these schools have not reached their Published Admission Number, a place will be offered. If any school is over its Published Admission Number, the application will be refused and the right of appeal offered.
the letter; usually between two to three weeks from the date of application.
The Admissions Team will write to parents informing them of the outcome of their application, together with the notification of the right to appeal if applicable.
Details of accessibility can be found in the Primary Admissions handbook or in detail from the school. Copies of the Special Educational Needs policy and the Accessibility Plan are available on request from the school.
The school is also sent notification that a place has been allocated by the Admissions Team and the pupil will be admitted into the school by the date stated on
No pupil will be refused access to school as a result of disability. School, parents and the LA will work together to ensure appropriate support and access to school is provided.
School
DAY 8.50 am 9.00 am 11.45 am 12 noon 12.15 pm
In each full week, Foundation and Key Stage 1 children receive 23 hours and 20 minutes of teaching and Key Stage 2 children receive 25 hours.
Children begin to come into School School day begins Foundation Stage lunchtime begins Key Stage 1 lunchtime begins Key Stage 2 lunchtime begins Staff lunchtime ends 5 minutes before their children return to their classes. This allows time to discuss their behaviour with their lunchtime supervisors.
1.00 pm 1.15 pm
Lunchtime ends for Foundation Stage Lunchtime ends for Key Stage 1
1.15 pm
Lunchtime ends for Key Stage 2
3.20 pm
Children’s day finishes
NOT TOO EARLY, NOT TOO LATE It is important that children should not arrive at School before 8.50 a.m. as we are not able to supervise them before this time. All children in Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 are expected to stay in school for lunch. If children in Key Stage 2 go home for lunch, please ensure that they do not return to School before 1.05pm. ABSENCES If your child is absent from School because of illness or any other reason, please let us know by telephone as soon as possible. If you are unable to telephone, please contact us in person or send a letter to the School as soon as possible. School does not authorise holidays in term time. If you do not contact us, a telephone call will be made asking you the reason for the child’s absence. The School has a legal duty to record all absences and to determine whether they are authorised or unauthorised.
School
YEAR 2015
You will receive a School Newsletter at regular intervals. The Newsletter will include exact holiday dates and additional dates when the School will be closed.
Autumn Term begins on Half Term Week Autumn Term ends on
Wednesday 9th September October 26th to October 30th Friday 18th December
2016
The first term (Autumn Term) is from September to December, with a half-term holiday at the end of October. The second term (Spring Term) is from January to March, with a halfterm holiday in February. The third term (Summer Term) is from April to July with a half-term holiday at the end of May.
These are the proposed dates for terms and holidays in 2015/16:
Spring Term begins on Half Term Week Spring Term ends on
Monday 4th January February 15th February 19th Thursday 24th March
2016
The School Year is divided into three sections, with holidays in between them. There is also a short holiday about half-way through each term.
Summer Term begins on Half Term Week Summer Term ends on
Monday 11th April May 30th to June 3rd Tuesday 26th July
School MEALS At 11.45 a.m. mid-day meals begin to be served in our dining hall. In Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 all school meals are free. In Key Stage 2 the cost of each meal is £2.00. All meals for the week must be ordered and paid for on Mondays. If parents wish, several weeks of meals can be paid for in advance. Cheques should be made payable to Derby City Council.
Lunches from Home
Dinnertime Supervision
If you wish, your child can bring a packed lunch from home. All packed lunches must be brought to school by children in the morning. Please do not include fizzy drinks, or sweets/ chocolate bars. We cannot accept hot food into school for packed lunches.
Our teaching assistants supervise the children in the playground and dining hall. The School is responsible for its own catering procedures and meal provision. As a health promoting school we pride ourselves in being able to provide a healthy mid-day meal which includes raw vegetables / salad and fruit. This encourages children to make healthy choices to prepare them for adult life. The school governors have specified no meat meals will be served in school but a meat substitute is available.
Fruit for Schools and Snack Children in Foundation Stage and Years 1 and 2 receive a free piece of fruit daily as part of the Government’s ‘Fruit for School’ initiative. Water is available throughout the day. Children in Foundation Stage and Years 1 and 2 are also provided with a drink of milk or fruit juice at a small cost.
Special Occasions If you wish to send sweets to share for special occasions, please ensure that they are gelatine and nut free.
School
UNIFORM The wearing of School uniform is compulsory for all pupils. The School takes no responsibility for items brought to School by children. The Governors of the School wish to promote a smart and corporate image among pupils and staff. We encourage the children at Dale to take care of their clothes, but sometimes things get lost! It can get very upsetting when clothing is lost. To try and prevent this from happening, please ensure you label all items of clothing with your child’s name. Lost property is kept in school for 4 weeks, after which unclaimed items are given to charity.
Winter Uniform:
Winter Uniform:
P.E.
Trousers Skirt / Pinafore Salwar Kameez Shirt/blouse/polo-neck Sweatshirt / Cardigan Hidjab / Scarf Shoes
Grey Grey (may be worn over) Grey / White White / Light Blue Navy Blue (School Logo) White / Light Blue Black (school type)
White T-Shirt and Navy shorts or Navy Leggings Dark coloured track suit Black pumps Trainers Clean vest (optional)
Summer Uniform:
Summer Uniform:
Polo Shirt Dress Salwar Socks
White / Light Blue Blue / White Check (may be worn over) Grey / White Black / Grey / White
Art: An overall or old shirt is ideal to help prevent getting paint on clothes!
Jewellery: Jewellery can be a health and safety risk, both for your children and others. Stud earrings and jewellery worn for religious purposes may be worn, but will be taken off or taped over for PE lessons.
PASTORAL
CARE We will need to know if: - You or your child is concerned about anything at School. - There are health problems, new or old. - There is a change in circumstances that affects your child, for example, arrival of a new baby, the excitement of visitors from abroad. Class teachers are available to talk to parents / carers both before and after School. An appointment can be made within School time if necessary or if you prefer you may speak to the learning mentors who are available in the community room every morning. All information will be treated confidentially.
If your child feels a little unwell before School or has a minor injury, our trained First Aid staff will provide the care that is required. In more severe cases parents will be contacted as soon as possible. If your child needs hospital attention, you will be expected to take him or her to hospital yourself. However, if your child needs to go to hospital and we cannot contact you, we will arrange for him or her to be taken. Please ensure that we have up to date telephone contact details for your child. Notify the School Office of any changes.
Children must not be sent to School with medicines of any sort, unless prior arrangements have been made. In special circumstances it is possible for us to administer medicines. Please see a member of the office staff if this becomes necessary. Children who use Asthma inhalers MUST bring their inhalers to School. Your child’s teacher will need to know if he or she needs any inhaler.
The following people also support the children at Dale School: The School Doctor; the School Nurse; the School Dentist; the Speech Therapist; the Education Social Worker. Under the Date Protection Act we are registered to provide personal data about pupils to Health Service Professionals. This information is treated confidentially. Bullying incidents are recorded and sent to the L.A.
IF YOUR CHILD HAS VOMITED EITHER AT HOME OR AT SCHOOL, YOU MUST ALLOW 48 HOURS WITHOUT SICKNESS BEFORE RETURNING TO SCHOOL.
CHILDREN LEFT
CHILD
The school has a policy for children who are left in school after the end of a school session.
Parents should be aware that the School will take any reasonable action to ensure the safety of its pupils.
If a child is not collected for lunch; after 10 minutes they will be given a school lunch and a charge will be made.
In cases where the School has reason to be concerned that a child may be subject to ill treatment, neglect or other forms of abuse, staff have no alternative but to follow the Derby City Child Protection Procedures and inform Social Services of their concern.
AT SCHOOL
If a child is not collected at home time; after 10 minutes contact will be made with home. If a child is not collected 30 minutes after the school day ends and we have had no contact with you, the Local Authority are contacted and Social Services can be involved. The full policy is available in school.
PROTECTION
RACIST INCIDENTS Racism in any form is not tolerated in School. All incidents are recorded and sent to the L.A. for collation.
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BEHAVIOUR
DISCIPLINE
Good behaviour in School is essential if worthwhile and effective learning is to take place. The promotion of good behaviour is part of good practice in every aspect if the work of the School. The responsibility for ensuring good behaviour is shared by all members of the School and its community.
The Governing Body believes that all pupils have the right to high self-esteem and self-respect and that good behaviour will maintain and enhance these values. In addition, the Governing Body of Dale Community Primary School undertakes to uphold and promote the values of personal responsibility, honesty, kindness, forgiveness, tolerance, respect for others and an understanding of cultural difference. The Governors will ensure that the implementation of the School’s Behaviour and Discipline policy is the means to this end. The values held and standards set will apply to all members of this School community.
Pupils Code of Conduct - Behave in a way that will not let yourself or the School down. - Be kind and polite to everyone. Show respect to others. - Remember it is wrong for you to hurt others. - Keep yourself and others safe. - Always try to do your best. - Remember that there are times when you need to be quiet in order to listen or to do your best work. - Bad language offends people. We do not use it in School. - Walk quietly in and around the school building. - Look after your own property and respect the property of others. - Keep the School clean and tidy and also take care of School equipment and School buildings.
Home / School Agreement All parents of children already attending school are required to sign a Home / School agreement. The agreement focuses on the ways in which home and School can work together in order to support your child’s education. Copies of the agreement are signed in the learning log by parents / guardians and staff. A copy of this agreement can be obtained from the School Office.
MONEY in
CHARGES
SCHOOL
REMISSIONS
Please help us
School Visits
We ask you to help us ensure that no money is brought into School unless required for a specific purpose. Please send all money in a sealed envelope labelled with your child’s name and class. Envelopes are available for purchase from the school office.
Educational visits are an important part of the class work and voluntary contributions are sometimes asked for otherwise we may not be able to arrange visits.
Lunchtime
School photographs are taken at School each year. Details of the prices are included in the photograph packs. If you do not want the photographs, please send them back to the School.
Money must be brought in on Monday morning if your child is having a school meal on any day during the week. The envelope is to be handed to your child’s class teacher.
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The Governing Body of Dale Community Primary School General Statement:
School Photographs
The School is not permitted to charge for educational visits during term time. However we do ask for voluntary contributions from parents in order to subsidise such visits. We believe that these visits are very valuable, but the School does not have the resources to enable them to take place unless we have financial contributions from parents. Please contact the Head Teacher if there is any difficulty. No child will be penalised, treated differently or excluded from an activity if parents are unable to contribute towards the cost. Parents are required to meet the full cost of board and lodging on residential courses. Parents will be charged tuition fees for individual music tuition. The School encourages parents to provide materials for practical subjects where appropriate. The School expects parents to replace or purchase items of School property, which are lost or damaged, on or off the School premises. The School will charge wilful damage to School buildings or property, by pupils to parents.
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE The Governors and Staff of Dale Community Primary School welcome any suggestions or comments that parents may wish to make about any aspect of the School. We continually strive to improve the quality of the education at Dale by frequently monitoring and reviewing School policies and procedures. Parental involvement in this process is essential. Please talk to us. We will listen and act upon your suggestions.
Complaints may be related to: - The curriculum
(what is taught in the classroom).
- Staff employed in School. - Policies and Procedures. - Health and Safety. - Pupils.
If you have a problem or complaint, PLEASE TELL US. We will do our best to resolve it. We solve the vast majority of complaints we receive on the spot, or during the day. In any case we aim to respond within 24 hours. Your first point of contact should be the Class Teacher. She or He will offer advice as to who can deal with the problem. If required, bi-lingual staff are available to assist you. The class teacher or member of staff will record your complaint on an informal complaints form to be passed on to the Head Teacher. If you are not satisfied, having spoken with the appropriate member of staff, please take up the matter with the Head Teacher. If the complaint is to do with matters of health and safety or is a complaint against a member of staff then please contact the Head Teacher directly. If you wish to make a complaint against the Head Teacher, the Chair of Governors should be contacted through the School.
DALE COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL Porter Road Derby DE23 6NL
01332 760070 admin@dale.derby.sch.uk
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