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Contents
Contents ............................................................... 2 A Letter from Mrs Susan Scott, Head Teacher ...... 3 A letter from the Governing Body of the School .. 3 A letter from the Bishop of Wakefield.................. 4 Mission Statement and Aims of the School: Learning the Christian Way ................................ 5
Our Aims to Support the Mission Statement............ 5 Smoking ............................................................... 17 Lost Property ........................................................ 17 Mobile Phones in School ....................................... 18 School Curriculum Complaints Procedure .............. 18
Attendance ......................................................... 19
School Attendance Data: September 2011 to June 2012 ..................................................................... 19 Punctuality ........................................................... 19 Rewards for good attendance ............................... 19 Medical or Dental Appointments or Children who are ill .......................................................................... 20 Family Holidays .................................................... 20 Penalty notices for unauthorised absence ............. 20
The Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum: Nursery and Reception Class .............................. 10
Record of Achievement ..........................................10
Mission Statement and Aims of the School: Learning the Christian Way
Gomersal St Marys Primary School is a Church Aided School where everyone is encouraged to develop spiritually and intellectually, in a reflective and prayerful manner, within the family of our school, church and community. Learning the Christian way gives a clear message to all that this inclusive school provides rich learning experiences, fosters excellent relationships and behaviour and fulfils its faith and aims in outstanding Christian principles and practice. SIAS Report, February 2010
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Ancillary Staff
Mrs J. Earnshaw Miss N. Gray Mrs C. Sheard Mrs C. Jolliff Mrs A. Hulley Mrs P. Powles Mrs E. Adams Mrs J. Colling Mrs C. Hacking Mrs. J. Kennedy Miss V. Martin Mrs C. Newby Miss K. Priestley Miss K. Sheard Mrs P. Bisby Miss B. Hudson Mr M. Rhodes Mrs A. Smith Mrs D. Cooper Mrs C. Rhodes Mrs S. Thompson Mrs C. Nuttall Business Support Manager Finance Assistant Cover Supervisor Nursery Nurse Dance Teacher (part time) Senior Breakfast & Lunchtime Supervisor Educational Teaching Assistant, Lunchtime Supervisor Educational Teaching Assistant, Lunchtime Supervisor Educational Teaching Assistant, Breakfast & Lunchtime Supervisor Educational Teaching Assistant, Lunchtime Supervisor Educational Teaching Assistant Educational Teaching Assistant, Lunchtime Supervisor Educational Teaching Assistant, Lunchtime Supervisor Educational Teaching Assistant, Breakfast & Lunchtime Supervisor SEN Assistant Modern Apprentice Modern Apprentice Caretaker Cleaner Cleaner & Breakfast Supervisor Kitchen Supervisor Cook
Home Visits
Prior to their first day in Nursery, a home visit will be arranged for children to meet the Nursery staff in their own home. Our aim is to ensure that you and your child will enjoy coming to the Nursery. We provide a safe and attractive environment where your child is encouraged to become an independent learner and develop socially.
The Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum: Nursery and Reception Class
As a result of good teaching and care, children in the Early Years Foundation Stage make good progress in their learning and their personal development. Ofsted Report, January 2010
The Foundation Stage provides each child with a balanced curriculum based on their individual needs. Our staff plans for these learning experiences using the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Guidance. This covers three Prime Areas of learning: Communication and Language: Children are given lots of opportunities to develop skills in speaking and listening. Physical development: We are keen to encourage a love of the outdoors, exercise and personal fitness. Children learn how to move in different ways, play games and have fun. Personal, Social and Emotional development: Children learn how to work, play and co-operate with others through group activities that demonstrate the importance of sharing and working with others.
The curriculum also covers four Specific Areas of Development as well as Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural education: Literacy: Reading and writing Mathematics: Numbers, shape, space and measures Understanding the world: People and communities, the world and technology Expressive Arts and Design: Developing imagination and skills through the use of different media and materials. As a Church aided school we also see spiritual and moral development as a priority. Our ethos conveys our Christian values of caring for others and our environment and for the beauty and wonder of the world in which we live. We aim to show children how to behave in a way that shows consideration for themselves and others.
Record of Achievement
Throughout their time in the Foundation Stage children are observed and their progress is assessed and recorded. This record is continued through into the reception year, your childs first year in school. At the end of that time the record of achievement is yours to keep.
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Excluding assemblies and breaks, in total our children receive 23.20 teaching hours per week.
Terms of Admission
Kirklees operates a single point of entry enabling all pupils to start full time education in the year they are 5 from 1st September until 31st August. For details of our school admission arrangements, please refer to our current admissions policy available from the school office.
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Children in Years 3 and 4 go swimming each week. All classes have weekly lessons in music provided by Mrs Lockwood and a lesson in dance provided by Mrs Hulley a qualified dance teacher. As well as this, in Year 4 all the children play a musical instrument in lessons taught by staff from Kirklees Music School. We aim to promote the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils at the school and so prepare them for the many opportunities and experiences of adult life.
Religious Education
Consistently good quality teaching provides effective questioning and increases childrens understanding of key aspects of the Christian faith and other major world religions. SIAS Report, February 2010
In a Church Aided School, Christianity has a central place in Religious Education but within this includes a respect and understanding of other faiths. The school provides a moral environment where Christian principles are seen in action. Religious teaching takes place both in class and in assemblies. The school has a close working relationship with St Marys Church and with other members of the church and the local community.
Collective Worship
The daily act of worship takes place in the school and sometimes the children visit St Marys Church for a special event or assembly. Acts of worship are delivered to a class, Key Stage or as a whole school group. Parents have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of religious education and collective worship. If they wish to do so, the matter should be discussed with the Head Teacher.
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Homework
The governors and staff have agreed a homework policy for all children. This is to help children to work independently whilst consolidating their knowledge and skills. It is also an opportunity for parents to be involved in their childs learning, particularly reading. Homework can cover a range of topics and subjects.
Assessment
During the school day the childrens learning is assessed by their teacher. We track and record progress in order to plan the next stages of teaching and learning. Pupil targets are discussed with children and with parents at Parents Evenings twice each year. In the Foundation Stage we assess childrens knowledge and understanding using the stepping stones, which lead to the achievement of the Early Learning Goals in the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. At the end of Key Stage 1 (Year 2) and Key Stage 2 (Year 6), children take the Standard Assessment Tests (SATs). In Years 3, 4 and 5, children take Optional tests.
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Behaviour
[Pupils] behaviour is good and this contributes strongly to the good progress they make. Ofsted Report, January 2010 We encourage a positive approach to discipline and expect all members of our school community to treat each other, and the school, with courtesy and respect. Self-discipline is something we develop and encourage in our children. We work to our school code; Always be... considerate careful caring courteous ...to everyone and everything. In addition to this, each class formulates their own rules at the beginning of the year in keeping with the school ethos and code of conduct.
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General Information
Safeguarding Policy
Gomersal St Marys is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all children and staff in school. The school follows Kirklees procedures for safeguarding children. The school will discuss all concerns with parents about their child and in some circumstances the school has a duty under Child Protection procedures, to discuss concerns with Social Care. We try to inform parents of this but in exceptional cases it may be without the parents knowledge. The school will, of course, always try to maintain a positive relationship with all parents.
School Security
During the school day all doors are locked from the inside with either a digilock or a push bar. Access is only via the main entrance. We ask all parents and visitors to report to the main office regardless of which building they are visiting. ID badges are worn by all staff and visitors to school. All staff are vigilant in ensuring doors are locked and adults without ID badges are challenged, to ensure the safety of the children in school.
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School Meals
Children may have a school dinner, go home or bring a packed lunch. Dinners are available at a cost of 1.85 per day (9.25 per week). The meals are prepared and cooked on the premises. Our school cook needs to know how many children will need a meal in advance, so it is therefore necessary to give 2 weeks notice if parents change the arrangements for their children.
Packed Lunches
Please ensure that the packed lunch sent to school provides your child with a healthy filling meal. We suggest a sandwich, piece of fruit, cereal bars, yoghurts etc. Please do not send chocolate, sweets or pre-packed snacks (i.e. Lunchables, Dippers etc.), as these are difficult for children to open and do not constitute a healthy diet. Children do not need to bring a drink, as water is provided for all children. Dinner money is collected on a Monday morning for the week and we ask for the money to be paid directly to the office.
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Milk
Milk is available free for our Nursery and Reception children up to the term in which they are 5 years old. Milk is available for children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 at a cost of 8.50 per term. Children receiving Free School Meals do not need to pay for milk.
Smoking
The school and grounds are no smoking areas.
Lost Property
Please encourage your child to look after their belongings. They should search for lost items immediately and to inform their teacher if necessary. We cannot guarantee the return of clothing that is not clearly named.
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Attendance
Parents must let the school know if their child is ill or absent for any reason. We are required to record the reason for a childs absence. Absence is recorded as either authorised or unauthorised.
Punctuality
Children who come to school after the register is closed at 9.00 a.m. will receive an unauthorised mark for that session. They also miss an important part of the day which is guided reading. Please ensure they arrive at school in order to get off to a good start to the day. Any child arriving late will need to use the main entrance by the Office and complete a form stating the reason for their lateness. These records are monitored by the Governors of the school.
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Family Holidays
Guidance from the Department of Education (DfE) states that children should not normally be taken out of school for the purposes of a holiday - it can be disruptive both to your child's learning and to the school. Schools will only consider holidays in term time where both: the application is made to the Head Teacher in advance of the holiday by a parent the child normally lives with; there are special reasons for needing to take the holiday, like the inflexibility of the parents holiday leave.
Applications should be made as far in advance of the holiday as possible and you must speak to the Head Teacher before you book. Schools will only agree to more than 10 school days of absence in any school year in exceptional circumstances. We will judge each holiday request individually, taking into consideration: the time of year for the proposed trip; if it's close to any exam dates (no holidays will be authorised during SATs (Standard Assessment Tests) for pupils in Year 2 and above); your child's overall attendance record; any holidays already taken in the school year; the age and stage of education of your child; the ability of your child to catch up the work that they have missed; the reason why you are taking the time off during term time.
While absence may be granted for a holiday during term time, it is entirely the schools decision and is not a parental right. From September 2011 until June 2012, 295 sessions of teaching time were missed by children throughout the school for holidays, meaning that over 680 hours of teaching were lost.
It is essential all items of clothing are clearly labelled with the childs name. Please ensure your child has a warm coat for playtimes or lunchtimes.
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Footwear
Please ensure that your child wears suitable school shoes i.e. a full shoe, no heels. Fancy boots and sandals are not acceptable and should NOT be worn as they present a health and safety risk when children are playing in the playground. All classrooms have carpeting and children are required to have a change of shoes for indoor wear. Pumps or shoes are acceptable.
Jewellery
Jewellery must not be worn at school for health and safety reasons. If a watch is worn it must be removed for physical education and is the responsibility of that child to look after it.
Earrings
Small studs may be worn but under Health and Safety Regulations no child will be allowed to wear them during PE, Games, Dance or Swimming lessons. They must be able to remove them themselves or have them removed before they come to school. If your child does want their ears pierced, please have it done at the very beginning of the summer holidays so they can be removed in school.
Hairstyles
Hairstyles are a very important part of our appearance. We ask that long hair be tied up and long fringes gripped back to enable children to carry out their work. Shaved heads and extreme hairstyles (e.g. Mohican and shaved wavy lines) are not appropriate for school and parents will be asked to change this type of style immediately.
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Boys
Grey trousers Shorts are acceptable in the summer * White polo shirt * Jade sweatshirt with logo Grey or dark coloured socks Black or dark coloured school shoes
Girls
Grey skirt (or tunic) or grey trousers Navy or blue and white checked dresses are acceptable in the summer * White polo shirt * Jade sweatshirt or cardigan with logo White or grey socks, grey or dark tights Tights are optional in the summer Black or dark coloured school shoes
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Boys
Grey trousers White shirt with collar (long are short sleeves are acceptable) * School tie * Grey sweatshirt with logo Grey or dark coloured socks Black or dark coloured school shoes
Girls
Grey skirt (or tunic) or grey trousers. Navy or blue and white checked dresses are acceptable in summer White shirt with collar (long are short sleeves are acceptable) * School tie * Grey sweatshirt or cardigan with logo White or grey socks or grey/dark tights Tights are optional in the summer Black or dark coloured school shoes
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Boys
For PE (all year) * White t-shirt (with logo if possible) Navy blue shorts Plain navy joggers (for outdoor winter games) Pumps
Girls
For PE (all year) * White t-shirt (with logo if possible) Navy blue shorts or navy cycling shorts Plain navy joggers (for outdoor winter games) Pumps
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Know IT All for Parents (www.childnet-int.org/kia/parents/) This website provides a unique, interactive guide to help you keep up to date with how your children use the Internet and how you can support them in keeping safe. It is produced by ChildNet International. ThinkUKnow for Parents (www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/) This website, from the child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre, has a section dedicated to parents with lots of useful advice. In particular check out the parent webcast! MyGuide (learn.go-on.co.uk) The MyGuide website provides a range of free online courses to help adults who are less confident users of computers and technology. As well as a whole range of general courses, the site includes courses on keeping yourself and your family safe online. Vodafone Advice for Parents (parents.vodafone.com) This website, from VodafoneUK, provides information on common technologies that young people use today, along with a range of advice on how to protect your family online and when using mobile phones. Social Networking (www.childnet.com/blogsafety/parents.html) This website, from ChildNet International, gives some useful advice on social networking, which lots of young people use on a daily basis.
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Gaming Consoles
Children and adults alike enjoy spending time on gaming consoles but do you know how to help keep them safe? Modern games consoles and devices can allow access to the Internet through wireless or wired connections. This allows children to play games with their friends or other people online without the need to be in the same room as each other. It can allow them to send messages, speak or see each other whilst gaming. This adds to the fun but can also mean that children may be playing a game with people they dont know. Its worth looking at the device and consoles your children have and see whether they allow an Internet connection. Most games consoles will allow you to set parental controls restricting the age rating of games they play, and also regulating how the devices can access the Internet. Refer to the information that came with the machine for help. 29
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W represents children who are working towards level 1, but have not yet achieved the standards needed for level 1. * Results for Speaking and Listening and Science are based on teacher assessment only.
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School will:
Encourage children to give their best at all times and contribute fully Encourage the children to work hard and enjoy learning and talk to them and their families about the progress they make Encourage children to take care of others and the world around them Encourage children to take pride in their achievements, celebrate special times and recognise good behaviour and attendance Encourage parents to support and help their children
Parents Signature:
Children will:
Always try to learn new things and do their best Behave well, be kind and polite to each other Try to stay safe and make healthy choices Look after my own, other peoples and school property Learn how to work with others and take care of the world they live in
Childs Signature:
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