Head teacher: Mrs J. K. Fearnley Herringthorpe Junior School Chatterton Drive, Rotherham, S65 2JW Telephone: 01709 828168 Fax: 01709 828998 www.herringthorpejuniors.com E-mail: herringthorpe.junior@rotherham.gov.uk Dear Parents/Carers, May I take this opportunity to welcome you and your child to Herringthorpe Junior School. The staff and I hope this will mark the beginning of a happy and important relationship between home and school. I became Head Teacher in January 2004 and feel extremely fortunate to be working alongside such a dedicated team of staff and with a highly supportive body of parents and governors. The school goes from strength to strength and visitors comment on the wonderful atmosphere in school and the high quality of the displays of children’s learning. The school underwent a very successful Ofsted Inspection in July 2014 and a summary of the Inspectors’ Report is available from the office on request. We are very proud of our school. Within its secure and friendly environment, we work hard to attain high standards of achievement and behaviour. Positive behaviour is the key to success and ensuring the safety and well-being of all the children at Herringthorpe is one of our main aims. Each child is recognised as an individual and as such is valued and encouraged to develop to their full potential. We also encourage our children to care for each other and the environment. As parents, your role within your child’s education is vital. Children are more likely to do well if there is a strong commitment from home and school for mutual support and open communication. We place a high value on developing a close relationship with parents and carers, so that we can effectively work together to achieve the best for each child. As your child enters Key Stage 2 education, many of you may be wondering what can be done in school and at home to help your child acquire skills, knowledge and understanding and prepare them for the next stage in their education. I hope this booklet will give you some insight into how the school works, what will be expected of your child and how we can work in partnership to provide the best education possible. At all times please remember that this is your school. We regard you as an active partner in its development and greatly value your interest and support. Yours sincerely, Jane Fearnley Executive Head Teacher
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Welcome to Herringthorpe Junior School Background to the School Our Mission Statement The Aims of the School Admission Procedures Clothing/Uniform Valuables Our School Community Session times Teaching Staff (2018 – 2019 Arrangement) Non-Teaching Staff Absence from school Discipline Damage to school property Parental Family Learning Partnership Friends of Herringthorpe The School at the Heart of its Community Homework Special Educational Needs (SEN) Gifted and Talented Religious Education. Sex & Relationships Education Specialist Education Learning Mentor Out of School Activities Access to the site: Access to the School building: Smoking Dogs Playground Health/medicines The School Nurse A Healthy School Charges and Remission. Residential visits Extra-curricular activities Music Raising concerns and resolving Complaints Safeguarding Risk Assessments
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Welcome to
Herringthorpe Junior School is a community school with approximately 350 pupils and thirteen teachers. Our team also consists of seventeen teaching assistants, twelve school meals supervisory assistants, four clerical staff, one receptionist, two site managers and two learning mentors and an IT Technician. Often we also have partners in schools who are working alongside us. These include parents, voluntary helpers, governors, people from outside agencies; such as the school nurse and educational psychologist, artists, dancers, musicians, sports mentors and people from local businesses to name a few. All these people are working together to ensure that our pupils receive the best education possible. Children are taught within their class group for the majority of the time, although arrangements for year 6 children are slightly different. These children are taught in ability sets in the mornings for English and Mathematics and they return to their registration class in the afternoon. Learning is planned where appropriate to a year group theme or topic, carefully following the requirements of the National Curriculum including the National Literacy and Numeracy Strategies. At all times we aim to cater for the needs of all of our children, helping them to reach their individual potential. We follow the guiding principles of the Primary National Strategy - Excellence and Enjoyment for all. Creativity is at the heart of everything we do and we engage children through exciting and innovative curriculums. The school holds meetings throughout the year for parents and teachers to discuss the progress being made by the children. An annual report is issued towards the end of the academic year. We are, however, happy to meet with parents at any mutually convenient time in the interests of the welfare of the children. We are also grateful for any help that parents can offer for the benefit of their child, their child’s class or the school as a whole. In particular, our teaching is most effective when we are fully aware of the interests, strengths, weaknesses and perhaps problems that could influence the progress of the children. This prospectus is a brief statement of basic information about our school. Please note; throughout the booklet the word ‘parent’ includes carers or guardians of the children in the school. If you would like more detailed information, or to visit the school, please contact us – we would be delighted to hear from you.
Contact: Herringthorpe Junior School Chatterton Drive Herringthorpe Rotherham S65 2JW Telephone 01709 828168 Fax 01708 828998 Email: Herringthorpe@willowtreeacademy.org
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Background to the school. Welcome to Herringthorpe Junior School. There has been a school on this site since 1931 and we are proud of our school with its spacious grounds and conservation area. Following a challenging two years of living, learning and working on a building site we moved into our new building in September, 2009. What an amazing place it is for your child to learn in! 21 st Century facilities mean our teaching and learning is the best it can possibly be. The school comprises 12 classrooms, a computer suite, SEN Room and other flexible learning spaces. Children commence school at year 3 and transfer to secondary education at year 7. We have developed strong partnerships with our ‘feeder’ secondary schools, with many secondary staff coming into school to support both the curriculum and ‘out of hours’ activities. Continuity is important to us and it is for this reason that we liaise carefully with the Infant school too. Throughout the Key Stage we ensure that our children find happiness and reassurance by knowing all the staff; in the consistent teaching methods, the progressive curriculum content, in consistent routines and high expectations of standards of behaviour and learning outcomes. The school is zoned at the front of the school is the reception, a designated place for parents to be attended to. The children’s entrance is to the left side of the structure and around the circle are the classrooms and to the back are the offices, staff rooms and year 6 block. Inside our building is an enclosed courtyard, the concept was to develop a ‘village-green’ feeling and community spirit. It is a wonderful place for performance, singing and dancing. In the summer children use the space for art and as a place to read and relax. It is also a space for staff to use in break times too. The grounds house a conservation area, sensory gardens, a beach area and wild flower meadow. The year 6 block also house a zen garden. The school is an Eco-school with exciting features such as a biomax boiler and underfloor heating to save energy and co2 sensors in the classrooms to ensure fresh air and comfortable learning conditions. Our cross-curricular approach enables children to experience a curriculum that is both vibrant and coherent, building on their skills in a continuous and progressive way. We have many areas of strength; the arts, sports, primary languages and our positive playground to name a few. In 2008 we became a lead centre for the development of ICT. We have achieved many awards because of our excellent practice and we are particularly proud of having achieved the Sport England ActiveMark Gold, the ArtsMark Gold, the Platinum Award for Excellence in Enterprise and the BECTA ICT Mark. Our Leading Aspect Award for our positive playground reflects the hard work of all staff in improving behaviour; so that children can be ready to learn. The Advanced Healthy Schools award reflects our commitment to ensuring your children can be healthy in all aspects of personal and physical growth; this has helped us to achieve the Basic Quality Mark 3 Award.
In November, 2009 we achieved a BECTA Excellence award for Learning Experience in ICT. Being runner-up nationally gave our staff a real ‘pat on the back’ for the continuing commitment and hard work for your children. We cannot achieve this success on our own and we strive to develop strong partnerships. We expect excellence from our children and must provide the best resources and materials to achieve this.
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Our Mission Statement
Herringthorpe Junior School Working in partnership to engage hearts and minds in the joy of learning
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To provide a welcoming, secure and caring environment where worthwhile and satisfying relationships are formed and where tolerance and respect are promoted and valued. To provide enriching and stimulating curriculum experiences in order to raise standards and improve achievement. To have high expectations of what we can all achieve by working together To develop pupils’ confidence in their capacity to learn and work independently and collaboratively. To foster an effective partnership between home and school. To ensure the continual professional development of all staff and value their personal contribution to the school.
Admission Procedures All applications for admission should be made through the Admissions Office, Education Department, Rotherham Borough Council, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham, S60 1AE. Tel. No. (01709) 823542. Prospective parents are welcome to visit the school by prior appointment. Applications will be considered and places approved in the following priority order until the admission limit is reached: 1. Children in attendance at Year 2 in the associated infant school. 2. Children whose older brother or sister will be on roll on the school at the time of admission. 3. Children who have a specific medical reason confirmed by a medical practitioner for which the Authority is satisfied makes attendance at this particular school essential. 4. Children with a compelling social reason for which the Authority is satisfied makes attendance at this particular school essential. 5. Children who live nearest to the school (measured by the shortest safe walking route)
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Clothing/Uniform We are a ‘uniform school’ as such it is important that you ensure your child wears their uniform each day. This comprises of: • • • •
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Black or dark grey trousers or skirt. Plain white polo shirt with collar. Royal blue jumper or sweatshirt with round neck*. Grey, white or dark blue socks or tights. Plain black shoes with a low heel or black trainers.
[* Uniform Sweatshirts bearing the school logo are available to order, further details can be obtained from the school reception] Blue checked dresses for girls may be worn in the summer term. For PE children must have a change of footwear and they are expected to wear a plain white Tshirt or polo shirt and either black or blue shorts or knickers. Children work bare foot in the hall for dance and gymnastic activities. Please ensure all items of clothing are named ensuring lost items can be returned to your child. Wearing a school uniform signals that children are ready and willing to be a part of the school community. We don't allow any extreme hairstyles of any description at the school. We are a highachieving school with high standards and we don't allow any street culture into school. Body piercing and tattoos are not allowed.
Valuables Valuables should not be brought into school and jewellery should not be worn. Following a decision by the Local Authority it has been decided that children in school should not wear earrings, especially for PE. This is in an attempt to prevent serious accidents occurring. Any parents not complying with this ruling do so at their own risk. Children may wear one pair of stud earrings and a watch. Any jewellery that is unacceptable will be taken to the office by the child for safe-keeping and for collection by parents. Mobile telephones are not allowed in school or on residential visits and will be confiscated. Children are not allowed to use mobile phones to photograph or video staff or other children.
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Our School Community
Who We Are. Chair of Governors
Where possible we are committed to teaching our children in year groups and all classes are un-streamed except in Y6 where pupils are taught in ability sets for English and Mathematics in preparation for the SATs.
Session times.
Mr Anthony Trueman who can be contacted c/o Herringthorpe Junior School. Teaching Staff (18-19 Arrangement) Executive Head Teacher Mrs J. K. Fearnley Head of School Mrs Adams Year Year Year Year
Morning school begins at 8.50 a.m. Lunch time is 11.55 – 12.50
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Mrs Ebbs, Miss Sealey and Miss Johnson Mrs Kirby, Mrs Cooper and Mr Sellars Mrs Angus, Mrs Graham and Mrs Gilroy Mrs Evans, Miss Meaburn, Miss Snowden and Miss Scott
School ends at 3.20 p.m. Children should not arrive on the premises before 8.40 a.m. and the school cannot take responsibility for children who arrive before that time. All pupils are expected to conduct themselves in a proper manner when coming or going to or from school. Parents are asked to support school in maintaining the correct behaviour and discipline when walking to the school. At the end of the day children should go straight home and the Shenstone Road and Wickersley Road exits are used. Parents and children SHOULD NOT USE THE SCHOOL DRIVEWAY at any time. Children will not be allowed to leave school during lesson times, unless collected by a responsible adult. Please see the class teacher if you wish to take your child out of school, a note to request this should be sent the previous day if possible. The child should go to the office to wait and the record book signed by the parent on leaving with the child. Parents need to sign children out at the reception. This procedure helps to keep your child safe. Any child who arrives at school after 9.10 a.m. should report straight to the reception desk in order to correct attendance and dinner numbers for the class concerned. We ask you to ensure your children have regular attendance and are not late. Lessons missed through absence are very difficult to catch up and it is very unsettling for a child to enter a classroom where lessons have already started. Meeting and greeting friends is an important part of the school day, please ensure your child has time to do this. Holidays during term time will not be authorised. Unauthorised holidays together with poor attendance could result in a child losing their place on roll. -7-
Non-Teaching Staff School Business Manager Admin Officer Receptionist Finance Assistant
Mrs Draycott Mrs Jackson Mrs Sealey Miss Brennan
Teaching Assistants Miss Reed (HLTA), Mrs Barratt (HLTA), Mrs Morris (STA), Mrs O’Brien (STA), Mrs Trueman, Miss Hayes, Mrs Turner, Miss Bassindale, Miss Ryalls, Mrs Marsh, Miss Bennett, Mrs Smith, Mr Jenkinson, Mrs Andrews, Miss Littlemore and Ms Latif. Family Engagement Co-ordinator I.T. Technician
Miss Higgins Mr Harrison
Behaviour for Learning Leader Learning Mentor
Mrs Forshaw
Site Managers School Nurse SMSAs
Mr Buxton/Mr Kenyon Mrs Woodcock Mrs Bugdol/Mrs Walayat/Mrs Malek ALL TEACHING ASSISTANTS
Breakfast Club Staff
Mrs Mawe
Mrs Mace, Miss Scott, Miss Ford, Miss Moore
Absence from school
The reporting period for this report ended on 25th May 2018. During this period 362 pupils were on roll for at least one session. There were 2642 half days authorised absence, which equates to 2.44% of the total. There were 1546 half days of unauthorised absence, which equates to 1.43% of the total. Please help us to minimise our unauthorised absences by: Sending a note/telephoning school to explain any absence. Not taking holidays during term times. We endeavour to follow up absence from school on the first day of absence and we work closely with the Education Welfare Service to minimise absence.
Discipline The school has a Positive Behaviour Policy in place and a leaflet accompanies this prospectus that offers guidance for parents. If a child’s behaviour is often unacceptable this will impact on learning and therefore it has to be dealt with. All serious infringements of school discipline are reported to the Head teacher. Parents will be notified and asked to visit the school to discuss the problems that have occurred. Children misbehaving on a regular basis will become involved in the school’s discipline policy and steps will be taken to prevent further such action taking place. Children misbehaving at lunchtime on a regular basis will be sent home for dinner. The school reserves the right to exclude children in very extreme circumstances. A summary of the Positive Behaviour Policy accompanies this prospectus.
We are working hard to make playtime and lunch-time fun, the Learning Mentor, SMSAs , teachers and teaching assistants help.
Our playground games equipment is well-cared for so that all children benefit from it!
Damage to school property All children are expected to take care of school property and equipment. In the event of any wilful damage, it is expected that children and their parents will make a contribution towards the repair or replacement. Please encourage your child to care for their own belongings and the environment; this is a vital life skill.
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Parent Partnership’s and Family Learning We are committed to promoting parental relationships and encourage parents into school to support their child’s learning. We maintain an ‘open door’ approach so that parents can communicate with staff on a regular basis. Family Learning is now a feature of the school, enabling parents/carers and children to work together in a fun but organised way. Open-door reading and numeracy workshops are held each term. Design Technology workshops and Grandparents sessions have been introduced recently and these have been very successful.
Friends of Herringthorpe The Friends of Herringthorpe is run by a group of committed parents. All parents of the children in school are automatically members of the association, which is overseen by the parents and Head Teacher who constitute a committee. The group exists to support the needs of the pupils and parents and the endeavours of the staff and governors. If you can help with any of the activities organised by the Friends please contact school.
We welcome parents to help out in school wherever possible. If you would like to help, no matter how much or how little, please contact your child’s class teacher.
The School at the Heart of its Community We are committed to developing our links with businesses in the community and know that it is important for our pupils to have an understanding of the community in which they live, will probably work and where they may raise their families. We know that we do vital work with them to prepare them for adult life. Therefore any support or expertise you or your business can offer is very welcome. Our Excellence in Enterprise Award reflects our commitment to developing enterprising skills in our pupils, team working, problem solving and communication skills are the most important of these.
Homework We believe that parents are their child’s first and foremost educators and hope you can support our Home-School Agreement and Homework Policy. Please become as interested as you can in your child’s school life. Your child will have homework and will often need your help. We see homework as a valuable link between home and school and a way you can get to know what your child is doing in school. Any work you can do with your child is useful, however the most important way you can help is by listening to your child read and by reading to him or her. Supporting your child’s reading is the best thing you can do, ten minutes each night will make a real difference. Your child’s targets will be sent home regularly. Please read these and discuss them with your child and the class teacher, these targets will also help you to know what your child has to do next to make progress. -9-
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Boys and Girls have equal opportunities in all aspects of the curriculum.
The school pays full regard to the Department for Education Code of Practice in supporting those children who have Special Educational Needs. We respect the individuality of the children in our care and aim to provide an environment that nurtures the whole development of each and every child.
General Principles • We endeavour to meet the needs of all children within the school. • We recognise that all children require the greatest possible access to a broad, balanced curriculum including the National Curriculum. • We endeavour to encourage the partnership between parents and their children and school, the Local Education Authority and other agencies. • The class teacher is responsible for identifying and recording concerns and will consult with the Inclusion Manager and SENCO. • The school will avoid labelling of children. • Pupils with SEN will be as fully integrated into the life of the school as possible. • The progress of pupils with Special Educational Needs will be reviewed at least once each term. Parents will be invited to these review meetings at which future plans will be discussed. • Staff are actively encouraged and entitled to further training to develop their Special Educational Needs skills. • A designated governor is responsible for overseeing Special Educational Needs. That Governor reports on the Special Educational aspects of the school in the Annual Report to the parents. • Planning appropriate programmes of work and progression The class teacher is responsible for the progress of all children in the class. The Inclusion Manager is responsible for providing advice to colleagues in appropriate programmes of work for pupils with SEN. The class teacher is responsible for liaising with the Inclusion Manager to ensure continuity of provision and progression. Class teachers contribute to the continuous assessment of the child and monitor progress in all areas. Other Information Upon admission, parents and feeder schools are asked to provide teachers with any information regarding Special Educational Needs.
Gifted and Talented Gifted and talented children are identified by the school teaching staff and supported by the work of the school, the Education Action Zone and the Local Authority. We aim to provide a differentiated curriculum, activities and resources that will further develop the more able child.
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Religious Education. Much of the work in school is based on the Rotherham syllabus. The work in RE can take a variety of forms. It can be incorporated into a broad based topic, a simple religious topic, be a simple study of Bible stories or an expression of life within the community of the school as seen through the school’s assembly. Much discussion work will take place during PSHCE, Philosophy for Children (P4C) and Circle times; the work in these areas helps to develop the ethos and aims of the school; develop thinking skills, empathy and self-regulation. Experience within religious education can assist children to acquire knowledge and respect for a variety of religious beliefs and cultural differences. Also, we hope to develop in all children a respect for people of different race, colour or creed. We follow statutory guidelines regarding collective worship, but also endeavour to ensure we celebrate Christian festivals such as Christmas, Easter and Harvest. Although we are not a faith school, we teach tolerance and a strong belief in moral frameworks. Parents may withdraw their children from all or part of the religious education and collective worship provided. This is by arrangement such that alternative provisions, lessons or activities can be organised.
Sex & Relationships Education The school has a sex and relationships education programme for all pupils. This programme aims to raise children’s awareness and understanding of forming and building relationships; as well as being aware of physical differences and changes that will be taking place in their bodies during this formative period in their lives. Parents will be invited to view the materials available and will be asked to decide if they feel that this is acceptable for their child to study as part of the curriculum. This is part of the school’s Sex and Relationships Policy and the Local Authority and the Governing Body strongly recommend that all children follow the programme of study. This is to enable them to make informed choices and with their health and well-being at heart.
Specialist Education In extreme cases of learning difficulty we are able to call upon help from the Rotherham Curriculum support Unit, the Speech Therapy Unit, the Hearing Impaired Unit, and Educational Psychologists and Physiotherapists. These contacts enable us to assemble special teaching programmes for children experiencing learning difficulties. The school follows the Special Educational Needs guidelines set out by the Rotherham LA and all the support activities in school are coordinated by our SEN co-ordinator. Peripatetic guitar, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, brass and percussion teachers visit our school providing specialist instrumental tuition for those children who to take advantage of the music service. However, all children in Year 4 have the opportunity to play a string instrument through the Wider Opportunities programme, this is funded by the school. Swimming tuition is offered at year 4 and takes place at Rotherham Leisure Centre. Transport and tuition is free of charge. However, we encourage parents to ensure that this important life skill is achieved as early as possible by making use of the local pools in the community.
Learning Mentor The school has appointed a Learning Mentor whose role it is to work with identified children who we feel would benefit from extra support. She may also work with families to support them in removing barriers to learning. We are able to offer courses to help parents and children; these are ‘Coping with the Kids’, the DAWN project (for children of divorced or separated parent)s and ‘Catching Stars’ for children who are bereaved.
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Out of School Activities Numerous opportunities exist for children to participate in the many activities offered during the school year. These include art clubs for upper and lower school, gardening, drama, crafts, golf, science, music, choir, football, games, basketball, hockey, rugby, sports hall athletics, ICT. The school engaged fully in the Let’s Get Cooking Programme, this inspired our teachers and children to develop regular cooking sessions both in school and after hours. We are proud that we are part of the Food for Life Partnership and children grow their own vegetables in school. Some of these activities are school based during the lunch hour or immediately after school. They are held on regular days during the week.
Access to the site: Our car park is only for the use of staff at our school and the infant school. **Parents and children should only enter the school grounds using the pedestrian gates from Shenstone Road or Wickersley Road** Parents and/or children should not use the entrance driveway at any time. Although these rules may seem rather harsh, please remember that this is done to separate children and traffic, in the safety interests of all of our children.
Access to the School building: If you need to enter the school building for anything other than an organised event (e.g. Class Assembly or Parents Evening), please use the Reception Entrance ONLY. We also request that you first present yourself at Reception and sign in prior to entering any other area of the school building. In the event of a fire, and to keep your children safe we need to know who is in the building.
Smoking The Governing Body has complied with the Local Authority policy in making the school and its grounds a no-smoking zone. Parents are asked to comply with this request at all times.
Dogs Whilst we care for all pets, we ask you not to bring dogs onto the school paths, playground or field at any time. They can be a problem for the children, both for health & safety and hygiene reasons.
A request: For Health and Safety reasons, we would request that children are not permitted to ride wheeled items (bikes, scooters etc) within the school grounds, either on tarmac surfaces (footpaths & playgrounds) OR on the grassed areas.
Health/medicines We request that children who are clearly not well should not be sent to school. If a child should be taken ill at school every effort will be made to contact the child’s parents. Failing this a person nominated by the parent will be contacted. In case of serious injury every effort will be made to contact the parent or relatives. Should this not be possible we may have to take the child directly to hospital. - 12 -
It is important therefore that we have up to date contacts and telephone numbers. As parents you are responsible for administering medicine. Children suffering from asthma will probably have an inhaler at home and at school; these should be clearly marked with the child’s name. Should your child contact a contagious disease or head lice please notify the school immediately. Children will not be administered ‘over the counter’ medicines by our staff. All prescribed medicines must be left at reception with a completed medicine form.
The School Nurse The school health service offers a service in and through school to help with the health and wellbeing of your child. A time is set aside each month for ‘drop in sessions’ where confidential health advice is offered for any parents wishing to take advantage of the service. The school health service can arrange referral to other clinics or help from other professionals if necessary and will liaise with your GP such that they are kept informed.
A Healthy School – Healthy in Mind, Body and Soul The school is very proud to have received the Advanced Healthy Schools Standard; children are encouraged to bring healthy snacks for break such as fruit and vegetables. We are also supporting the ‘5 a day’ project, this is where children are encouraged to eat five portions of fruit or vegetables each day. Parents have their part to play in this and we would ask you to support our ‘healthy lunch box’ initiative by looking at healthier options to crisps and chocolate which are no longer allowed in school. The School Council are active in support of all children to be healthier; by eating the right foods, being active and keeping safe. The children have access to water throughout the day and governors are pleased to have installed three water coolers in the school. Water bottles are given to the children and kept in the classrooms.
School Meals Your child may bring a packed lunch from home and a drink of fruit juice in a plastic container. No fizzy pop please. Water is available in the dining hall. In an effort to improve our school meals we are liaising with our providers to devise healthier options for our pupils who choose hot meals. We ask for your cooperation with food sent from home, there is little food value in crisps and chocolate or heavily processed food such as ‘Munch boxes’. To help you with this we now provide a Chilled Choice, this is a healthy sandwich, fruit, a drink and home baking. The School Governors banned chocolate and crisps from lunch boxes in 2008. Eaten on a daily basis these will damage your child’s health. Dinner monies must be paid online in advance via SIMs Agora. Dinners are currently £2.05 per day.
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Charges and Remission. No charges are to be made for any whole class activities taking place wholly or mainly within the school day. However, the school will ask parents/carers for voluntary contributions towards the cost of activities such as educational visits and the visits to school of touring theatre groups and musicians. In these cases, the number of contributions received will determine whether the visit or activity will take place, whether it has to be called off, or whether such activities can be planned for the future.
Residential visits
We take our children out into the environment to develop their curiosity and to make sure learning is fun!
The major expenses here are for those elements of the visit that take place out of school hours, namely for food and accommodation. The school will endeavour to keep these to a minimum whilst being mindful of the need to ensure an appropriate level of adult supervision at all times.
Extra-curricular activities If extra-curricular activities involve hiring transport, a charge may be made for this.
Music All children take part in class and school music activities as part of the National Curriculum. Some extra-curricular music activities take place, run by teachers which no charges are made.
Young Voices
Parents who want their child to have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument, taught by a member of the LA’s peripatetic teaching team, do so on the understanding that a charge is made for these small group lessons. Instruments are loaned to parents at no cost whilst parents make the decision whether or not to invest in an instrument for their child. However, all parents are responsible for consumable items and any accidental damage whilst the instrument is on loan to their child.
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Raising concerns and resolving Complaints From time to time, parents and others connected with the school will become aware of matters which cause them concern. To encourage resolution of such situations the Governing Body has adopted a ‘General Complaints Procedure’. This procedure is devised with the intention that it will: Usually be possible to resolve problems by informal means Be simple to use and understand Be non adversarial Provide confidentiality Allow problems to be handled swiftly Address all the points at issue Inform future practice so that the problem is unlikely to recur. Full details of this procedure may be obtained from the School Office. The first part of the procedure is to contact the Class Teacher and then the Head Teacher. Should you complain to the Education Officer or Chair of Governors first, you will be referred back to school.
Safeguarding The designated safeguarding person is the Head of School and The Behaviour for Learning Leader, any concerns that parents have regarding child protection or safety should be communicated to her. We work closely with Social Care/Health and Police to ensure our children are safe.
Risk Assessments Risk assessments are carried out for each visit that is made within school. These are in line with the new policy and guidelines provided by the Authority (Circular 146).
End of Key Stage 2 School Results 2018 These tables below show the percentage of pupils at the end of Key Stage 2 achieving each level in the school in 2018. The total number of pupils at the end of Key Stage 2: 86 Figures may not total 100% because of rounding. ATTAINMENT
EXPECTED STANDARD
HIGH STANDARD/GREATER DEPTH
School National School Combined Reading,Writing and Maths Reading Writing Grammar,punctuation & spelling Mathematics
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71% 74%
17% 27%
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75%
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