SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2009/10
Morriston Primary School
ADDRESS: Neath Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 8EP
(Access via Lower Crown Street)
TELEPHONE: 01792 781811 (Office)
01792 700263 (Special Teaching Facility)
FAX: 01792 700263
EMAIL: Morriston.primaryschool@swansea-edunet.gov.uk
WEBSITE: www.morristonprimary.ik.org
SCHOOL BACKGROUND
This Community Primary School is situated approximately four miles from the centre of Swansea and half a mile from junction 45 of the M4.
Morriston Primary School is a co-educational school for pupils aged between 3 and 11 years.
The school building dates from 1868 and has received extensive alterations and refurbishment. The main accommodation consists of a large hall with a stage and professional lighting, a spacious Nursery Unit with an outdoor covered play area, two Special Teaching Units with adjoining changing, shower and adapted toilet facilities, a library and mainstream classrooms. A further teaching area has been developed on the first floor, together with an environmental classroom in the school grounds. The remainder of the school grounds consist of car parking spaces, a large flat play area, and an enclosed garden that has been developed for the purpose of nature study.
The Governing Body of
Morriston Primary School
Chairman – Mr. C. Hess
Vice Chairman – Councillor J. Davies
Mrs. R. Prosser (L.E.A.)
Mr. B J. Fulcher (L.E.A.)
Mr. D. Gledhill (Co-opted)
Vacancy (Co-opted)
Mrs. C. Beynon (Teacher)
Mrs. D. O’Connor (Parent)
Mr. B. Jenkins (Parent)
Mr. C. Screen (Parent)
Vacancy (Parent)
Mrs. L. Richards (Associate Staff)
Clerk to the Governors – Mr. K. Charles
315, Clasemont Road
Clase
Swansea
Headteacher – Mrs. J. Healey MA.Ed. Cert Ed.
Teaching Staff
Headteacher - Mrs. J. Healey MA. Ed. Cert. Ed
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Mrs. P. Ebrahim (Deputy Headteacher) |
Cert. Ed. |
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Mrs. S. Watts |
BA. Ed. (Hons.) |
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Miss P. White |
BA. Ed. (Hons.) |
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Mrs. E. Jones |
Cert. Ed. |
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Miss. L. Evans |
BA. Ed. |
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Mrs. C. Beynon |
Cert. Ed. |
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Mr. P. Bendle |
BA. Ed. (Hons.) |
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Mrs. A. Thomas |
BA. Ed. (Hons) |
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Mrs. G. Harris |
BA. Ed. (Hons.) |
Mrs. R. Hipkiss BA. Ed. (Hons)
Nursery Nurses
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Mrs. S. Carmichael |
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Mrs L. Richards |
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Mrs. S. Foale |
Associate Staff
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Mrs L. Lovering |
Mr. J. Williams |
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Mrs A. Jones |
Mrs A. Matthews |
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Ms D. O’Connor |
Mrs. S. Siberry |
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Mrs. D. Bowen |
Mrs C. Doherty |
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Mrs T. Puxley |
Mrs J. Watts |
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Mr S. Goremano |
Mrs D. Samuel |
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Mrs J. Davies |
Miss L. Summerton |
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Mr A. Healey |
Mr N. Willis |
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Mrs A. Williams |
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School Office Staff
Mrs. J. Rushworth
Premises Managers
Mr. R. Griffiths
Mr G. Champ
Our Mission Statement
“Together Everyone Achieves More”
Our Vision Statement
In considering the philosophy of the school the Governing Body and staff have identified the following school vision:-
§ To provide an inclusive learning environment that is happy, secure, caring and stimulating, where everyone is valued and the child has a clear sense of belonging.
§ To ensure that pupils receive a broad and balanced curriculum that is matched to their stage of development and is an amalgam of learning strategies to allow then to achieve their full potential.
§ To develop in all individuals the capacity to work both collaboratively and independently and also the ability to decide on the appropriate method for the task.
§ To develop a culture of self evaluation and improvement planning.
§ To nurture in pupils positive attitudes to learning by fostering success and allowing them to adapt to new ideas and methods.
§ To provide opportunities for pupils to investigate, research and experiment, where they are encouraged to ask questions and use trial and error to discover new knowledge.
§ To provide learning opportunities that builds upon past knowledge, experiences, interests and motivates the children towards learning through action within and outside the school environment.
§ To develop a personal moral code sensitive to the needs of others.
§ To help pupils become self reliant, self-respecting and responsible adults.
§ To promote equality of opportunity and respect for all peoples irrespective of race and sex.
§ To preserve and develop Welsh cultural identity and promote an understanding of, and a respect for other cultures and creeds.
§ To develop links with pupils’ homes and community to enrich the learning experiences of not only the children, but also all that are concerned with the school.
Our School Aims
At Morriston Primary School we aim:
· To make everyone feel special
· To listen to each other
· To do our best in all activities
· To respect others
· To be tolerant and kind
· To look after our environment
· To work together as a team
· To follow our Golden Rules
· To foster a love of Wales
Further aspects of school ethos are incorporated in the Home–School Agreement. This agreement was produced in consultation with parents. Upon admission of their child/children to the school parents/guardians will be provided with a copy of this agreement to sign. A copy of this agreement can be found on the next page.
Equal Opportunities
It is our aim in Morriston Primary School to offer equal opportunities to every pupil irrespective of sex, race, special needs, religion or social class.
All learners are to be regarded of equal value.
Whatever their stage of development or capacity for learning, all boys and girls will be equipped with skills, knowledge, concepts and attitudes necessary for their future work and family life.
We believe that an awareness of equal opportunities leads to good educational practice, including the review of teaching methods and materials.
We aim to promote an ethos and atmosphere to show respect and to develop a personal moral code sensitive to the needs of others. This is the entitlement of all persons entering the school. To this extent all within the school will work towards ensuring a community based on mutual respect, and offering equal opportunities to everyone.
This equal opportunity statement will be reviewed periodically.
Morriston Primary School Home – School
Agreement
As a parent/guardian I will try to:
§ ensure that my child goes to school regularly, on time and properly dressed
§ inform the school of any concerns or problems about my child’s work or behaviour
§ support the school’s policies and guidelines for behaviour
§ support my child in homework and other opportunities for home learning
§ attend parents’ evenings and discussions about my child’s progress
§ contact the school if my child is absent on the first day this occurs
§ attend any school meetings, assemblies, events, and concerts
§ keep the school informed of any changes of information e.g. change of address, telephone number
§ get to know about my child’s life at school
Parents(s)/Guardian(s) signatures(s) ___________________________
The School will:
provide a caring, safe and happy environment
keep you informed about your child’s progress
set and mark homework
insist that children observe school rules of behaviour, safety and learning
expect children to take an active role in the life of the school
encourage children to value what they achieve
expect parents/guardians to bring or send their children to school on time
provide a broad and balanced curriculum
endeavour to educate each individual child to his/her maximum potential
Headteacher’s Signature _____________________________________
I will always try to do my best at school so that I will feel proud of myself.
Pupil’s Signature _________________________
Curriculum and School Organisation
The underlying beliefs regarding the aims mentioned above emphasize the way we want our pupils to experience the curriculum at Morriston Primary School. These beliefs may be summarised as follows: -
Children should feel happy, secure and motivated
Pupils should be enabled to achieve their full potential
Children should have opportunities to work together and independently
Pupils should experience success in what they do
Children should have the opportunities to learn and discover things for themselves by first hand experience
Children need to be aware of the needs of others and respect their views and values
Children’s individuality should be valued, encouraged and respected
All children should be treated equally and fairly
Pupils need to realise their unique Welsh identity and also understand something of the life style of other cultures
That learning is a shared process between home, school and the wider community.
In the Foundation Phase the following areas of learning are explored:- Language, Literacy and Communication, Mathematical Development, Welsh Language Development, Knowledge and Understanding of the World, Physical Development, Creative Development, and Personal Social Development, Wellbeing and Cultural Diversity.
At Key Stage 2, English, Mathematics, Science, Welsh, Design and Technology, Information Communication Technology, History, Geography, Art, Music, Physical Education, Religious Education and Personal and Social Education are taught.
Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of skills and the application of this knowledge in a thematic approach to learning. Cross-curricular themes are chosen to accommodate identified areas of the Curriculum. Some areas may have to be taught outside this arrangement since they may not fit readily into the thematic approach.
The majority of the content of the curriculum is taught to your child by the class teacher. However, there will be times when another teacher with expertise in a certain area, will be involved in teaching your child.
The school also invites outside specialists into school to develop your child’s learning. The school also recognises the value of educational visits in offering direct experiences that are difficult to create in school.
All classes are of mixed ability. There are two Specialist Teaching Facility classes, one for younger pupils and one for older pupils.
Class organisation may be shown in the following way: -
Foundation Phase (pupils 3 and 4 years old)
§ Nursery
§ Reception
Foundation Phase (infant pupils 5 to 7 years old)
§ Year 1
§ Year 2
Key Stage 2 (junior pupils 7 to 11 years old)
There are three classes at Key Stage 2 for pupils in Years 3/4, 4/5, 5/6.
Class organisation may change from year to year as pupil numbers fluctuate. In all classes teachers aim to match learning experiences to the individual needs of each child.
Religious Education
It is statutory requirement that Religious Education be provided for all registered pupils. R.E. is taught following the Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education. The school policy based on this syllabus is available for inspection at the school. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from R.E. lessons on conscience grounds. The school has established links with places of worship within the County, that represent various denominations and faiths, and pupils make visits in connection with themes being studied in their classroom.
Collective Worship
It is a statutory requirement that there be a daily act of collective worship. This takes place during morning assembly. The Morriston Primary School Policy for Collective Worship is available at the school for inspection.
Whole school collective worship takes place regularly. On a rota, each mainstream class, together with the appropriate age pupils in the Specialist Teaching Facility classes, will take morning assembly. These class assemblies happen on selected Fridays and parents of the pupils involved are invited to attend. At other times all teaching staff, including the headteacher and his/her deputy, are actively involved in taking collective worship.
The school has established good working relationships with local churches and chapels and it is a privilege to welcome clergy and lay representatives into the school to take morning worship.
The conscience clause, mentioned above, also applies to collective worship.
Sex Education
The school’s policy is based on the Authority’s Policy Statement that has the approval of the Governing Body. Parents may examine the Schools Sex Education Policy, view teaching materials and ask questions. The policy, which covers the whole of the primary school age range, is both sensitive and supportive and is available for inspection at the school. Parents can withdraw their children from all or part of the sex education curriculum provided by the school.
Welsh
The medium of instruction at Morriston Primary School is English. The teaching of Welsh is a requirement of the National Curriculum in Wales. All teachers teach Welsh language as a second language. Children’s understanding and use of the Welsh language is developed in an incidental way where they learn to converse, for example, by responding to questions and instructions in Welsh.
Learning Welsh songs, listening to traditional Welsh stories, studying aspects of Welsh history, geography, art and music are some of the other areas through which the school seeks to develop an understanding and love of the richness of Welsh culture.
A Welsh Advisory Teacher, Mrs. Marian Murphy, also visits the school on a regular basis and she provides advice, work packs and visual materials to support the speaking, listening, reading and writing activities of the children.
Admissions
Admissions to the school follow the City and County of Swansea Admissions Policy.
In the first instance parents considering applying to the school for a place should contact the Headteacher.
Accessing Documents
Parents wishing to examine any documentation relating to the school’s curriculum should contact the school office. A copy of a document can be provided by arrangement with the Headteacher.
Complaints Procedure
Any complaint should, in the first instance, be taken to the Headteacher. The Local Education Authority has a formal complaints procedure which is available for inspection at the school, County Hall and local libraries. Further advice may be obtained form the Education Department at County Hall Tel. 636000
Parent Teacher Association
The school has a Parent Teacher Association which plans fund raising events throughout the year. Every parent is automatically a member of the P.T.A. The P.T.A. committee welcomes all parents (and other family members) to attend their meetings which are advertised at the school,
Meeting Individual Needs
Morriston Primary School has two special classes, children are admitted to these Specialist Teaching Facilities under arrangements made by the local Education Authority. All children admitted are in receipt of a Statement of Special Educational Needs. Prior to admittance the Headteacher, the appropriate S.T.F. teacher the Education psychologist, parents and any other agency representatives meet to discuss the perceived needs of the child.
As regards the special needs of pupils in the mainstream classes the school operates a referral policy for children with educational needs. Need for a Statement of Special Educational Needs if appropriate and arrangements to monitor and review provision. At all stages the school will liaise with the parent or legal guardian.
Children are assessed individually to identify specific educational needs and provision is planned on the assessment findings. The schools Educational Psychologist is involved in this process. Support for pupils may also arise from the County Survey that takes place every year during the first term.
All children on the Special Needs Register have an Individual Educational Programme (I.E.P.), which are working plans for the way forward.
Fuller explanation of special educational needs provision can be found in the school’s policy statement that is available from the school office.
The school is committed to meeting the needs of each individual child in order that they achieve to their full potential. Individual children will be encouraged to perform to the best of their ability. We will strive for excellence in all areas by creating an atmosphere in which all our pupils flourish and an environment where pupils feel comfortable and valued in a culture of ambition and aspiration.
Attendance and Punctuality
The Department of Education and Employment leaflet School Attendance Information for Parents includes the following advice:-
· Make sure that your child goes to school regularly, arrives on time….Start these good habits at an early age, while your child is at primary school.
· If your child is ill, contact the school on the first day of you child’s illness. Staff will be concerned if they do not hear anything.
· Wherever possible, you should take your holidays during school holidays.
· Avoid taking you child on holiday at times when he or she should be taking exams.
· You should not expect your child’s school to agree to a family holiday during term time. The school will carefully consider your request and they may take your child’s attendance record into account.
· Schools will not agree to your child missing more that a total of ten school days for family holidays in any one school year, unless there is a very good reason.
Below you will find the percentage authorised and unauthorised absences for the school for 2008/2009 for each of the year groups
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REC |
YR1 |
YR 2 |
YR 3 |
YR 4 |
YR 5 |
YR 6 |
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% Authorised Absences |
12.7% |
7.6% |
8.6% |
6.4% |
6.7% |
5.3% |
4.3% |
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% Unauthorised Absence
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2.6% |
0.8% |
0.8% |
1.0% |
0.5% |
1.4% |
0.8% |
Attendance for the Whole School for 2008/2009 = 90.8%
An unauthorised absence is when the school has not received an oral or written explanation for a pupil’s non-attendance, or when an explanation is unacceptable. A reminder for an absence explanation is made by the school by the standard letter or telephone call. Letters are also sent home concerning lateness. If no satisfactory explanation can be obtained for frequent absences or lateness the school Educational Welfare Officer can be asked to call at the home in question.
Homework
The class teachers, as an extension of the current class work, gives homework. Homework can also be given on an individual basis when a teacher feels it would be beneficial for the pupil’s progress. Parental co-operation is appreciated to ensure homework is completed on time and presented in an acceptable manner.
Pupils are encouraged to take their reading books home, the school would kindly request the help of parents by:-
· encouraging their children to look after their books
· by listening to their children read (ten minutes is enough)
· by talking to their children about the books they bring home from school
The school has a library and pupils are encouraged to borrow books which can be returned on a weekly basis. A charge will be made for books which are lost or damaged.
Breakfast Club
The school operates a free daily breakfast club for pupils from Nursery – Y6. The club is held from 8.15a.m. to 8.45a.m. and pupils who attend will be served with cereal, toast and juice.
Children must arrive prior to 8.30a.m. in order to be served with breakfast
Catering for those with disabilities
The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) defines a disabled person as one who has “physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long term adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities”.
The admission arrangements for pupils with a statement of special educational need can be found in the statement on Special Education Needs. The admission arrangements for pupils with special educational needs without statements, and who have a disability within the meaning of the DDA, will be dealt with on a similar basis. A major priority of the school is that prior to admission there is consultation with the parents, agencies and other interested parties involved with the child who has a disability. This is to allow for the smooth integration of that child into the life of the school. The Governing Body recognises that as far as possible, pupils with special needs should join in with everyday activities with other pupils (subject to certain conditions set out in Section 161(4) of the Education Act 1993).
The ground floor of the school building presents no difficulties to pupils, or visitors, with physical disabilities. Access into the school is one level and there is a substantial and permanent ramp into the playground area. The school office and headteacher’s room is located on the ground floor, and disabled toilets are also available on this level. However, there is no wheelchair access to the facilities on the first floor. While the school operates a “no dog” policy disabled people accompanied by a guide dog are welcome.
Parents or visitors who have difficulties understanding, or presenting oral or written methods can be provided with large print copies. The person concerned, or their appointed representative, should contact the headteacher to discuss arrangements.
Sport at Morriston Primary School
Sport at Morriston Primary School is viewed as contributing to a happy and motivating school environment. It provides the opportunity not only to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles but also to develop positive attitudes embraced in the school philosophy. To this extent the following aims have been identified:
To provide a range of physical activities that have short-term and sustained levels of exercise.
To make pupils aware of the effects of exercise on the body such as the development of health, muscular strength, and the need for personal hygiene.
To develop the sense of belonging and participation in team activities.
To promote positive conventions such as fair play, honest competition and good sporting behaviour as individual participants, team members and spectators.
To ensure safe practices in physical activities by establishing a safety ethos that emphasises the importance of; listening to instruction, following rules, wearing appropriate clothing and footwear, removing jewellery that is a safety risk to oneself and others, how to lift, transport, use and store equipment safely, warm up and recover from exercise activities.
Physical Education lessons take place in the school hall. The hall is one of the largest of its kind in any Primary School within the County. It possesses a good range of equipment, some of which has been bought by the P.T.A. Games are also played in the school hall, and in the school yard.
The school has played competitively against local Primary schools in the following sports; soccer, rugby, netball and rounders. In the main these matches take place after school and are organised on a friendly basis and not part of any league structure.
The main staff members coaching these sports are Mr. P. Bendle, Mrs. A. Thomas, Mrs G. Harris and Miss P. White. These teachers have received training, gained appropriate coaching qualifications, and have also represented their respective sports at a local level.
Swimming lessons take place at Penlan Leisure Centre. At present all pupils, during Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2, and S.T.F. children, have the opportunity to attend these weekly sessions in the course of the year.
It is part of the school philosophy that all children be given the opportunity to access these activities, at the appropriate level, irrespective of race and sex.
Charging and Remissions
Parents are asked to make voluntary contribution to cover the cost of school visits and for some school events such as visiting theatre groups.
If the school premises are let outside of school hours, external organisations are usually asked to cover the cost to the school of the letting, and these costs may be reviewed periodically.
Behaviour
The school aims to create a community which is friendly and caring, with high expectations of good behaviour based on self-discipline. Everyone within the school is expected to behave in a reasonable and co-operative way at all times. The children are provided with school and class rules that help to achieve these objectives.
The school aims to reward positive behaviour and discourage negative behaviour. Any form of bullying is not tolerated. Punishments involve loss of privilege. If persistent misbehaviour occurs parents are contacted. The school expects the home to work with the school in overcoming behavioural problems that might arise.
Pastoral Care
Each class teacher is responsible for the pastoral care of the pupils, with the Headteacher having overall responsibility.
If children are ill in school the parents, or named contacts, will be telephoned. The emergency services will be called if necessary and parents informed.
Medical and dental services attend the school regularly and the Education Welfare Service and School Psychological Services are contacted if necessary.
It is important to inform the school if your child develops a medical condition that may require attention in some way should it arise in the school setting.
School Uniform
GIRLS
Grey skirt
Gold polo shirt
Blue sweatshirt with school logo
Blue and white checked Summer dress
Yellow and white checked Summer dress
BOYS
Grey trousers
Grey shorts
Gold polo shirt
Blue sweatshirt with school logo
Matching blue jogging bottoms may be worn as an alternative to the grey skirt and grey trousers.
Governors have made uniform a policy for the school, and many parents find it convenient for their children to wear the uniform daily.
Pupils are expected to be dressed appropriately when representing the school at special ceremonies and public performances.
Uniform is available from Sportscene in Morriston or Bergoni, 1 Cambrian Court, Ferryboat Close, Swansea Enterprise Park, Swansea, SA6 8QN.
As with all personal property it is strongly advised that all articles of clothing should be clearly marked or labelled with the name of the owner, as the school cannot accept responsibility for the loss of such items.
As indicated in the Sport section children are expected to change into suitable clothing for P.E. and Games.
For safety reasons jewellery is best left at home. If jewellery does constitute a risk pupils will be asked to remove it especially during P.E. or Games lessons. Watches are worn at the child’s own risk.
Morriston Primary School Terms and Holiday Dates
2009-2010 Academic Year
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Term Begins |
Mid term Begins |
Mid term Ends |
Term Ends |
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Autumn 2009 |
Tuesday 1st September |
Monday 26th October |
Friday 30th October |
Friday 18th December |
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Spring 2010 |
Monday 4th January |
Monday 15th February |
Friday 19th February |
Thursday 1st April |
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Summer 2010 |
Monday 19th April |
Monday 31st May |
Friday 4th June |
Wednesday 21st July |
Bank Holidays:
2nd April 2010 (Good Friday)
5th April 2010 (Easter Monday)
3rd May 2010 (May Day Holiday)
31st May 2010 (Spring Bank Holiday)
The school will also be closed on the following dates for staff training purposes:
Tuesday 1st September 2009
Wednesday 2nd September 2009
Monday 2nd November 2009
Tuesday 3rd November 2009
Friday 4th December 2009
Plus two other dates during the academic year
KEY STAGE 1 COMPARATIVE REPORT - MAINSTREAM
SUMMARY OF THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT RESULTS OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL (2009) AND NATIONALLY (2008) AT THE END OF KEY STAGE 1, AS A PERCENTAGE OF THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSESSMENT.
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N |
D |
W |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4+ |
2+ |
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ENGLISH |
School |
0 |
0 |
0 |
27 |
55 |
18 |
0 |
73 |
|
100 |
National |
0 |
0 |
4 |
14 |
63 |
19 |
- |
82 |
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MATHEMATICS |
School |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
77 |
23 |
0 |
100 |
|
100 |
National |
0 |
0 |
2 |
11 |
65 |
22 |
- |
87 |
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SCIENCE |
School |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
73 |
27 |
0 |
100 |
|
|
National |
0 |
0 |
2 |
9 |
66 |
23 |
0 |
90 |
Core Subject indicator
The percentage of pupils attaining at least Level 2 by teacher assessment in either English or Welsh (first language), Mathematics and Science in combination.
School : 68 National: 81
KEY STAGE 1 COMPARATIVE REPORT INCLUDING STF
SUMMARY OF THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT RESULTS OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL (2009) AND NATIONALLY (2008) AT THE END OF KEY STAGE 1, AS A PERCENTAGE OF THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSESSMENT.
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|
|
N |
D |
W |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4+ |
2+ |
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ENGLISH |
School |
0 |
0 |
8 |
25 |
50 |
17 |
0 |
67 |
|
100 |
National |
0 |
0 |
4 |
14 |
63 |
19 |
- |
82 |
|
MATHEMATICS |
School |
0 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
71 |
21 |
0 |
92 |
|
100 |
National |
0 |
0 |
2 |
11 |
65 |
22 |
- |
87 |
|
SCIENCE |
School |
0 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
67 |
25 |
0 |
92 |
|
|
National |
0 |
0 |
2 |
9 |
66 |
23 |
0 |
90 |
Core Subject indicator
The percentage of pupils attaining at least Level 2 by teacher assessment in either English or Welsh (first language), Mathematics and Science in combination.
School : 67 National: 81
4+ represents Levels 4 and above
D represents disapplied under sections 364 or 365 of the Education Act 1996
W represents working towards Level 1
N not awarded a level for reasons other than
disapplication
EL % achieving the expected level (L2+)
KEY STAGE 2 COMPARATIVE REPORT INCLUDING STF
Summary of National Curriculum Assessment results of pupils in the school (2009) and nationally (2008) at the end of Key Stage 2 as a percentage of those eligible for assessment. Includes STF Class
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N |
D |
W |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6+ |
|
4+ |
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English
|
School |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
70 |
10 |
0 |
|
80 |
|
National |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
16 |
51 |
29 |
- |
|
80 |
|
Mathematics
|
School |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
25 |
55 |
20 |
0 |
|
75 |
|
National |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
15 |
51 |
30 |
0 |
|
81 |
|
Science
|
School |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
55 |
30 |
0 |
|
85 |
|
National |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
11 |
54 |
32 |
- |
|
86 |
|
Core Subject Indicator* |
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|
School |
70 |
|
National |
76 |
D indicates pupil disapplied under sections 364 or 365 of the Education Act 1996
W indicates working towards level 1 (Teacher Assessment only)
N indicates pupils not awarded a level for reasons other than disapplication
EL indicates percentage of pupils achieving the expected level
· Percentage of pupils achieving Level 4 or above in English or Welsh (first language), Mathematics and Science in combination.
School Security
As part of the school philosophy, it is a stated aim that the school provides a learning environment that is happy and secure. To achieve this our major consideration must be:
· To prevent vandalism, theft, arson and assault on both staff and pupils.
· To stress the need for vigilance.
· To create excellent relationships with all connected with the school.
· To consider the design of the building and grounds.
· To have in place security procedures.
Security measures have been developed to help in this direction:
· Access Control Systems.
· C.C.T.V.
· Personal Security Alarms.
· Improvements to the school security alarm system.
· Anti-vandal tumblers fitted to certain areas of the school.
Such measures have helped improve the security of the school. However, we must not become complacent. The Governing Body would encourage all parents to continue to be vigilant, to bring and collect their children on time, and to keep class teachers informed about any changes as regards bringing or collecting children from school.
It must also be pointed out that while the school makes every effort to care for property it cannot be held responsible for the loss or damage of personal belongings. Parents are strongly advised to label their children’s clothes.
Further information on safety can be found on subsequent pages.
Safety of children leaving the School Premises
during the School Day
Schools have a duty to take reasonable care to ensure the safety of pupils from foreseeable risks. The following procedures will be adopted in dealing with children leaving the premises during the school day.
A child should never leave the school grounds during the school day without the school having written permission of the parent or guardian. In an emergency the school office may be telephoned (01792 781811) to make appropriate arrangements.
If a child has been granted permission an adult known to the child must collect them. The school should be informed who will be collecting the child. The person collecting the child should sign the Visitor’s Book and after their name state the name of the child they are collecting, and the reason why they have to leave the school. If the child has to leave the premises lunchtime then the child’s parent/guardian is responsible for the supervision of their child and for making appropriate lunchtime arrangements. A child having lunch outside school should not return to the school until five minutes before the start of the afternoon session (12.40p.m. for Junior pupils and 12.45p.m. for Infant pupils).
There may be times when a child will leave the premises without permission (abscond). The school regards this as a very serious matter and will adopt the following procedure.
If the absconding child runs away from the school premises, staff are to exercise great care not to increase the risk. Running after a child, or following a child, may cause the child to run further away and place the child in a dangerous situation as they confront crossing the roads around the school. As soon as it is known that a child has left the premises it is to be reported to the Headteacher, or in his/her absence the Deputy Headteacher, who will inform the child’s parent/guardian and the Community Police if necessary. All incidents of a child leaving the premises will be recorded and reported to parents and carers. This will happen even if the child returns after having crossed the road, sat on a pavement outside school etc.
If the absconding child is just outside the building, near the gates etc., they will be talked to gently and persuaded to come back into the school to talk about their problems.
The Headteacher/Governing Body may review the procedures outlined above when new guidance becomes available from central government or the L.E.A. or if school circumstances change.
SCHOOL DAY
School commences at 8.50a.m.
School finishes at 11.30a.m. for Nursery Pupils
School finishes at 3.10p.m. for Infant Pupils
School finishes at 3.15p.m. for Junior Pupils
SECURITY AND SAFETY MEASURES
Nursery and Infant children must be brought to school and collected at the end of the school day by responsible adults. The class teacher must be informed about the arrangements for collecting children.
Entry may be gained into the school during the day through the Visitor’s Entrance by ringing the bell.
Parent’s collecting their children by car at the end of the school day are requested to exercise great care for the safety of parents and pupils leaving the school on foot.
Could parents please note that no dogs are allowed on the school premises.
Smoking is also prohibited on school property.