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HAMSTEAD INFANT

SCHOOL

PROSPECTUS 2019/20

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HAMSTEAD INFANT SCHOOL TANHOUSE AVE, GREAT BARR BIRMINGHAM B43 5AS Telephone number: 0121 357 1603 Head Teacher: Miss A. Day Chair of Governors: Mrs G. Dubay Hamstead Infant School is a Community Infant School for pupils aged 5-7 years. In addition, there is a Nursery, which offers part-time and full time places to children of 3-4 years of age. Parents are welcome to visit the school and should contact the school to arrange a convenient time.

MISSION STATEMENT

Hamstead Infant School aims to provide a range of broad, balanced and enjoyable experiences for all, encouraging the children to extend their knowledge and skills. They are encouraged to develop a positive self-image, so that they meet challenges confidently and become independent learners. All children become aware of the choices they need to make in order to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.

OUR SCHOOL

Our school opened in 1949. It aims to achieve and maintain high standards in all aspects of school life. We believe in developing the ‘whole child’, not just academically but personally, socially, spiritually and through encouraging them to achieve the best they can in all aspects of learning. Hamstead Infant School is a friendly, happy community where children and teachers learn in a stimulating atmosphere. The school prides itself on its expertise and range of opportunities it can offer children in the early years. It provides children with an excellent start to their education and prepares them well for the demands of moving on to junior school. As a Forest school we actively encourage our children to engage with the outdoors, take risks and learn new skills. Parents and the community are encouraged to take an active interest in the school and parental involvement in school is welcomed. As part of ‘Every Child Matters’ we regularly seek ideas and input from all parents through questionnaires and discussions.

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All children under 5 are taught as Foundation Stage. This enables Nursery and Reception children to mix socially and intellectually in practical learning situations. The Foundation stage follows the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. Key Stage 1 consists of Year 1 and Year 2. All children follow appropriate programmes of study to enable them to attain the targets and levels outlined in the National Curriculum. A continuity of education is maintained from Nursery through Infant School and on to Junior School with children’s progress being monitored carefully at all stages. There is effective transition at all stages which has been recognised by Ofsted. We recognise that within our community we have children from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. We aim to promote racial equality and harmony through school policies and good practice, which enable all children to benefit from the widest possible educational provision.

THE SCHOOL DAY

Breakfast Club is from 7.30am to 8.40am. School Sessions Morning Session 8.40am - 12.00 noon Afternoon Session 1.15pm - 3.20pm Nursery Sessions Morning Session 8.30am - 11.30am Afternoon Session 12.15pm - 3.15pm Full Time Session 8.30am – 3.15pm

We are now offering a limited number of full time nursery places. After-School Club is from 3.20pm to 6.00pm. Monday – Thursday 3.20pm to 5.30pm. Friday Breakfast Club and After-School Clubs are run separately on the school site. There is also a Holiday Play Scheme facility. This is managed by Miss S. Quarry. Please contact the club direct on 0121 357 8397 for all enquiries. Parents are responsible for the safe delivery of children to school parents have responsibility until hand over. Please ensure your children are properly supervised until they cross the school thresholds. Parents are responsible for the prompt collection of children from school. Parents must notify the school of any changes in these arrangements in the interest of pupil security. No responsibility can be taken for unsupervised children on the school site before or after sessions.

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STAFFING

Head Teacher – Miss A. Day

Deputy Head Teacher – Mrs T. Hollingworth Assistant Head Teacher – Miss A. Cook

Nursery: Nursery Teacher – Miss E Dolman Teaching Assistants –Mrs L. Hill, Mrs L. Carroll

Reception: Badger Teacher – Miss A. Cook ( Assistant Head Teacher and Foundation Stage Manager) Fox Teacher – Mrs J. Smith and Mrs C. Campbell

Year 1: Hedgehog Teacher – Miss V. Ward Owl Teacher – Miss D. Trumpeter

Year 2: Rabbit Teacher – Miss S. Lappage Squirrel Teacher – Miss D. Beveridge-Smith

Higher Level Teaching Assistant Miss D. Leach

Teaching Assistants: Mrs R. Parekh Mrs V. McCalla Miss R. Fisher Miss S. Beveridge Miss S. Cook Mrs A. Williams Mrs L. Murrihy Mrs S. Anthony Mrs M. Leach Mrs S. Tang

Business Manager Mrs H. Pitt Admin Staff: Mrs A. Djordjic Miss J. Cotterill Site Manager - Mr D. Trumpeter

Principal Dinner Supervisor – Mrs S O’Flaherty

All teaching staff are allocated Planning, Preparation and Assessment time and given time to attend appropriate training events and meetings. These sessions are covered

by HLTA’s, regular supply teachers or Albion Foundation.

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OFSTED

The school underwent an Ofsted inspection in January 2019. Hamstead Infant School continues to be a “good” school that is ‘a welcoming and friendly place where pupils feel safe and happy.’ The Ofsted team noted many excellent features and below are some comments from our recent report.

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection.

Children behave very well in lessons and around the school. Even the youngest children are responsible and sensible.

All pupils are engaged in their learning throughout the school.

The lively environment in the Nursery supports learning well.

The school builds very effective partnerships with parents. One parent’s comment summarised the views of many: ‘Every child matters to all teachers at the school and they should be proud of their achievements.’

Teachers work closely with the other adults in their classrooms to make sure they understand what the pupils are learning and how they can support them. As a result, pupils are well supported to make strong progress, particularly those with special educational needs and/ or disabilities (SEND)

Children feel safe and parents are confident that children are safe in school. Children say that bullying doesn’t happen, because they are friends with everyone.

Please see our school website for the full Ofsted report www.hamstead-inf.sandwell.sch.uk COLLECTIVE WORSHIP The School is non-denominational and school assembly themes are based upon developing caring attitudes towards other people in society. Daily assembly sets the tone of the school, reinforces a positive attitude and lets children explore spiritual and moral values. Collective worship will be wholly or mainly of a broadly Christian nature, but will draw upon other faiths and traditions as appropriate to reflect the diverse cultural backgrounds within the school and its community. Each class will hold a class assembly once a term where parents are welcome to attend. This is an opportunity for children to celebrate their achievements and for parents to share in their learning. Friday is ‘Celebration Assembly’ day where we celebrate individual achievements and every half term each class teacher awards achievement certificates to a group of pupils. We also celebrate good attendance, good reading, outstanding work and outstanding behaviour in assemblies. If your child achieves a certificate or an award out of school they can bring it into school to share and celebrate during assembly time. We also celebrate birthdays during the daily assembly and children may bring in an appropriate birthday gift to show in assembly.

BREAKTIME The Government provide all Nursery and Infant children with free fruit every day. Free milk is available for pupils in Nursery and children under 5 in Reception. Parents can then continue to purchase milk for their child through the online ‘Cool Milk’ scheme. Water coolers are situated in the corridors for children to access water bottles can be purchased from the school office enabling all children to have free access to the water coolers during the day. Bottles are sent

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home on Fridays to be washed. Parents need to be aware that we do have children in school with allergies, therefore we ask parents not to send in sweets or other food items unless requested by school for a special event. DINNER TIME Children have the option to stay for school dinners or they can bring a packed lunch. A letter will be sent out for you to indicate your choice. All infant children can have a Universal Free School Meal. Alternatively children can bring a packed lunch in a lunchbox clearly labelled with the child’s name. As we are a ‘Healthy School’ all packed lunches brought from home must consist of healthy options; sandwiches, fruit, salad, yoghurts are all acceptable. Sweets and chocolate are discouraged as part of a school lunchbox. All meals are eaten in the canteen dining room.

UNIFORM

School colours are navy blue/grey. Children need to dress practically and comfortably as their day will be active and varied. Simple, easy to change clothing and suitable fasteners on shoes (for the younger child) are best. Children need sensible school shoes, ill-fitting or inappropriate shoes often cause accidents and discomfort for your child. Please ensure your child’s school clothing is clearly marked with their name. ‘Uniforms Plus’ at Scott Arms Shopping Centre stock the complete range of uniform for the school. In addition, we get a small percentage of the profits from the company at the end of the school year, which goes towards school fund. You can order uniform from their website from May 2020 also. We also have a supply of good condition 2nd hand uniform with logo available from the school office. School Logo items cost £1.00. Labelled T-shirts, pumps and shorts should be worn for P.E. Your child’s P.E. kit needs to kept in a labelled drawstring bag and sent into school for all P.E. activities. We sell PE bags in the school office. Your child’s class teacher will notify you which days P.E. is taught. Please do not send children to school in jewellery as children cannot do P.E. or swimming in jewellery. Earrings must be removed or covered by plasters provided by parents. If your child does wear earrings, they must be small studs. School cannot be responsible for any loss of jewellery if worn during school time.

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ASSERTIVE DISCIPLINE

School rules are based on mutual respect for each other and are enforced using assertive discipline strategies. Sanctions are used as and when appropriate and can vary according to the nature of the incident. Rules and routines are regularly reinforced with the children to ensure we have a safe, happy and caring environment in school. All adults on the premises expect good behaviour and courtesy from children. No bullying, name calling, fighting or other anti-social behaviour will be accepted in the school or on the premises. All Teaching and Non Teaching staff in school promote assertive discipline, which encourages positive attitudes and behaviour. Parents are asked to co-operate with school in moderating any unacceptable behaviour and are asked to discuss and sign the Home/School agreement. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT Parents are encouraged to support school in a variety of ways:

Helping with homework and regular reading activities

Attending meetings in school or curriculum workshops

Attending assemblies, productions and special events

Helping in classrooms or on visits (subject to DBS clearance)

Completing relevant forms and paperwork

Adhering to Home School Agreement MULTI-CULTURAL STATEMENT We believe that Hamstead Infant School promotes a caring community within this school which enhances every child’s positive self-image, valuing their individual backgrounds, religions and languages. The school has a Racial Equality policy based on the LA model. CONTENT OF THE CURRICULUM Lessons are taught as a class, set or in small group sessions taking into account different children’s learning styles. Individual children may receive support on a 1 to 1 basis. Swimming is available for Yr1 and Yr2 children. The children are set in ability groups when appropriate and all work is matched to the ability of each group of children. Each class in a year group covers the same work to promote equal opportunities. Children with particular needs may require specific work being set for them. This is arranged through the class teacher, parent and other agencies as and when appropriate. Literacy, Numeracy and P.E. are taught as discrete subjects in school. However the school has adopted a creative topic based approach to incorporate these core subjects into other subject areas and the work is often delivered or presented as topics or themes. This type of approach helps children to use and apply skills, improve their presentation and above all enjoy the curriculum! Children are involved in choosing and planning ideas for topics each half term.

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In Service Training There are five training days within the school year, where staff update their knowledge and skills. Staff also attend regular courses to update their professional development and improve teaching and learning throughout the school. National Curriculum and Foundation Stage Curriculum The children in Key Stage 1 follow the National Curriculum for Literacy, Mathematics and all core and foundation subjects. The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum is followed by Nursery and Reception children. FOREST SCHOOL Our school is an accredited Forest School and has a forest area on site that is shared with Hamstead Junior School. This area is mainly used by Year 1, 2 and Reception children, with all children having access to the forest area and outdoor classroom at other times when they will be able to enjoy many varied and exciting activities. ENGLISH In school children read in a group situation concentrating on skills, fluency and expression. Parents are asked to hear the children read on an regular basis at home and complete your child’s reading record accordingly. Writing The children also experience a wide variety of writing activities which include creative and informative writing, letters, stories, poetry, non-fiction and drama/role play. They are taught writing using the Talk for Writing method, which involves teaching children to orally recite familiar texts before writing them. Spelling Phonics is introduced through the ‘Jolly Phonics’ and Sounds and Letters scheme in the early years. This is supported by an online programme called Phonics Bug. The children are then encouraged to learn the common spelling patterns in KS.1 along with a knowledge of non words. Handwriting Children are taught the correct letter formation using a combination of schemes leading to a joined handwriting style compatible with the Junior School. MATHEMATICS The school enables each child, according to ability, to achieve a basic understanding of mathematics needed for everyday living in society. The syllabus includes using mathematical language in everyday situations; promoting the basic skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; promoting awareness of shape, pattern and form in the environment and translating and understanding data. We also place great emphasis on mental strategies and problem solving. SCIENCE The school aims to direct each child's natural curiosity and enthusiasm towards an active interest and enjoyment of science, particularly within their own environment. It teaches each child, through practical experience to observe and record accurately.

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I.C.T. The school aims to make every child aware of the influence computers have on our lives. The children will have hands on experience of computers/technological accessories and according to their ability, will extend their expertise using a variety of programs. E-Safety – Children are supervised in school while using the internet which has restricted access. When children are at home on the computer, please ensure you sit with your child at all times when they have internet access. SCHOOL WEBSITE This is a method of communication between school and home and is accessible to all parents at www.hamstead-inf.sandwell.sch.uk TEACHERS 2 PARENTS This is a texting service we use to send reminders and messages to parents. Please update any change to your mobile phone number with the school office. CLASS DOJO In school we use a behaviour management system called class Dojo. It is a website that allows teachers to give children rewards for positive behaviour. It also allows for parent-school communication. By signing up, you can receive updates on your child’s behaviour and you can receive photographs and comments from the teacher about the lovely things your chid is doing at school. DESIGN TECHNOLOGY The school aims to provide children with the resources to design and make their own models, plans and posters individually or working within a group. Sewing is an optional activity for children in school when help is available. HISTORY The school aims to develop the children's ability to describe and explain historical change using a variety of resources and to make their own interpretations and judgements. GEOGRAPHY The children will be developing an awareness of their own locality and the world beyond using a variety of geographical skills. ART The school aims to encourage each child’s creativity using shape, texture and colour with an extensive range of materials and techniques. Children’s work is displayed throughout the school. MUSIC The school aims to give each child the chance to extend their musical skills by not only listening to different styles of music, but by extending their understanding of pitch and rhythm. The school places great emphasis on children performing with others in front of an audience using various percussion and tuned instruments. A peripatetic music teacher teaches singing and music skills to all Year groups.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION The school aims to help each child understand themselves and their relationships with others. It aims to help each child explore their own and other people's feelings and beliefs. Parents can exercise their right to withdraw their child from R.E. lessons and collective worship and school will be happy if parents arrange for their child to be supervised if they are withdrawn. PHYSICAL EDUCATION The school aims to include as many and varied physical activities, including gymnastics, dance and games activities promoting the development of each child's motor skills while encouraging a healthy attitude to active exercise. All children have a minimum 2 hours every week timetabled for physical education. Swimming is taught to Yr 1 and Yr 2 children. Albion Foundation Coaches help to deliver PE and after school sports clubs. Personal, Social & Emotional Development This is taught using circle time activities and as cross curricular themes. We have a School Council which meets regularly and consists of 2/3 children from each class. They are encouraged to think about their role in society and how to make choices about leading a healthier life. The ‘Buddies’ act as peer mentors during playtime sessions. AWARDS School has gained awards for various aspects of the curriculum. These include Basic Skills Quality Mark for Literacy & Numeracy, Active Mark Gold for P.E. and Healthy Schools Platinum award, Accredited Forest School and Eco Award Silver and Well Being Charter Mark.

PUPILS

Children are taught in similar age groups in classes of mixed ability following parallel programmes of study. Children in classes may be grouped differently for various activities within the timetable. All children are required to develop their skills to be independent learners. We occasionally have sets of twins in school and our policy is that each twin is placed in a different class to develop their own personality. We have found that often one twin dominates the other and we believe that each child should be able to develop their own identity. The safety and welfare of pupils in school is paramount. The school prides itself on developing sensible, well-behaved, caring pupils. Children enjoy school and work hard to achieve the best they can.

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PUPIL ATTENDANCE

We are proud of our high level of pupil attendance and we are grateful for the support of parents, who are asked to adopt the following procedures:- Please notify the school of any absence by telephone, note or verbal message as any unauthorised absence will be monitored by the Attendance Prosecution Officer. Children are expected to be brought and taken home on time. All late arrivals without good reason will be recorded as an unauthorised absence. All routine medical appointments (including dentist) should take place after school or in school holidays. If your child cannot attend please telephone after 8.30am to leave a message.

ABSENCE Please do not send your child to school if they are ill. Children who have had sickness or diarrhoea or who have been sent home from school with these symptoms should not attend school for at least 24 hours (48 if severe) so that the other children and staff are not infected. Minor colds/coughs are a normal part of school life and children are expected to attend. If your child has a medical condition which may affect their attendance or their work in school please arrange an appointment so that the matter can be discussed and any special arrangements made if necessary. Any medical appointments during school time needs to be notified to the school office with proof of appointment on an appointment card, letter or text. The Government recommends that children should attend school for at least 96% of the school year. Term time holidays are not authorised. All absence is monitored in school by the Head Teacher and the Attendance Prosecution Officer attached to the school. Absence requests will be individually assessed by the Head Teacher and only authorised in exceptional circumstances. HEALTH Routine medical check-ups are expected to take place out of school time. If your child needs to take prescribed medicines at a specific time, please see office staff for arrangements. Children in school will be expected to take part in all activities including P.E. Please see the class teacher if you think that a health problem could affect your child's education and please make sure all medical information is up to date. The School Nurse can be contacted to see parents if any problems arise.

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School nurses will carry out various health checks in school and parents will be notified. If a child needs hospital treatment after an accident in school, emergency services will be called. Staff cannot take the child to hospital, Parents will be notified so it is important that CONTACT NUMBERS ARE UP TO DATE. Any child who bumps their head in school will receive treatment and a letter. Parents will be called if there are any concerns. PASTORAL CARE All teachers have responsibility for the pastoral care of all children in their class. At playtimes there are 2 members of staff on playground duty and an additional adult on first aid duty. At dinnertimes the dinner supervisors have pastoral care of the children. If your child has bumped their head they will have a letter. Please check their book bags! It is vital that you tell us when you change your telephone number so that we can contact you if the need arises. SEX EDUCATION There is no formal sex education for Infant age children. This subject is addressed in its simplest form during PSED. SPECIAL NEEDS Each child’s progress is monitored by their class teacher and if they are considered to have special educational needs parents are informed and extra help is provided for less able and more able children. Parents are encouraged to come to school to discuss the child’s individual education plan. All children with or without Education Health Care Plans are entitled to equal access to all curriculum subjects. The Governors monitor SEN provision and there is a named SEN Governor who liaises with the SENco (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) and the Head Teacher. PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION There are various records in school which you may be entitled to access. Please enquire at the office. The school fulfils all requirements regarding data protection in line with GDPR and LA recommendations.

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HOME AND SCHOOL LINKS

We encourage parents to be actively involved in their child’s education. Parents are encouraged to come into school to help in the classroom. Please contact the class teacher if you would like to be involved. You will need to be criminally cleared to volunteer in school. Clubs There is range of after school clubs on offer in school, for example:

French or Spanish

Arts and Crafts

Dance

Multi-sport

I.T

Choir/Singing

Cookery

Science Priority is given to children in Year 2, however younger children can participate if space is available. Parents are informed by letter of the clubs on offer each term.

COMPLAINTS

If any parent/guardian wishes to make a complaint the following guide-lines should be followed: 1. The parent/guardian should first go to the headteacher to complain personally. 2. The headteacher will examine the complaint and report back to the parent/guardian about any action. 3. If the parent/guardian is not satisfied with this, they should put their complaint in writing and send it to the headteacher who will pass it on to the Governing Body. The Governors will discuss the complaint and will reply in writing to the parent/guardian.

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CURRICULUM COMPLAINTS

Local arrangements for the consideration of complaints regarding the curriculum and related matters: Preliminary Discussion. Complaint against school - to Head Teacher Complaint against Head Teacher - to Governors Complaint against Local Authority - to an officer of the LA Formal Complaint to the Governing Body. A complaint in writing to the Clerk of Governors or LA designated officer. Formal complaint to the Local Authority. A complaint in writing to the LA designated officer. Full details on this matter are available in school.

NEWSLETTERS/TARGETS

Regular newsletters are put on the website and the class dojo to inform parents about year group activities, educational targets, homework and forthcoming activities and events. We use a school Text Service where information reminders can be sent to parents. Please check your child’s book bag each day for letters sent home.

DESTINATION OF PUPILS

Most pupils transfer to Hamstead Junior School, Hamstead Road, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 5BE. Parents will be sent information at the appropriate time and an application will need to be completed online through your Local Authority to indicate choice of junior school.

CHARGING AND REMISSION POLICY

A copy of the Governor’s charging policy is available to be seen in school. This is based on local authority recommendations.

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ADMISSIONS

All new children and their parents are invited into school to socialise with each other and meet the teachers before they start school in September. We admit children who have their fifth birthday during the school year (September to August). Each child will come to school for a visit, enabling them to become familiar with school. They will begin school on a part time basis in September. It is expected that your child will settle into school within 2 to 3 weeks after which s/he will attend full time.

ADMISSION ARRANGEMENTS Admission is available to all pupils regardless of disability. The Governors have drawn up an access plan which allows all pupils to be treated equally. The building has been adapted for disabled pupils and the curriculum is modified accordingly. Places for reception classes will be allocated on the priority order given below. A request is registered at the school of your preference by filling in an online application. This is available during the Autumn Term. On the form you have the opportunity to provide supporting information. You can gain information from www.sandwell.gov.uk/schooladmissions. You must complete the application to register your preference for a place in a school. Please remember that if your child attends a nursery class, he or she does not have an automatic right to transfer later to the Primary school to which the nursery is attached. It is essential that all admissions are completed online before the deadline date given. All school admissions are allocated by Sandwell LA The Sandwell Admission Arrangement booklet September 2020 for 2020/2021 admissions states the following arrangements.

1. Children who are in public care and children who were previously in public care but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or became subject to a child arrangement order or special guardianship order).

Admissions priorities for places in oversubscribed community and controlled primary schools - academic year 2020/2021

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2. Children with a particular medical condition. Applications submitted under this criterion must be accompanied by a medical declaration form (ASU75M) signed by the child’s general practitioner or consultant confirming the condition, detailing the child’s needs and specifying why, in their opinion, the preferred school is the only or most appropriate to meet the child’s needs. All applications under this criterion will be assessed by the local authority to decide whether the child’s need’s can be met most appropriately by the preferred school.

3. (a) Children having a brother or sister at the preferred school (not nursery) at the time of admission.

(b) For admissions to infant schools, children having a brother or sister at the preferred school or at a linked junior school at the time of admission. (c) For admissions to junior schools, children having a brother or sister at the preferred school or at a linked infant school (not nursery) at the time of admission. 4. For admissions to junior schools, children being on roll at the linked infant school at the time of admission. 5. *Children accepted on denominational grounds, supported by the Anglican / Church of England Church. Applications based on this criterion must be accompanied by a completed declaration form signed by a Vicar or Priest to signify attendance at an Anglican / Church of England Church on at least one occasion per month. 6. Children prioritised by distance measured in a straight line from a child's home** to the centre point of the school site***. In all cases, should the number of applicants exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated based on distance between home and school, as measured in a straight line from home to the centre point on the school site with priority being given to those living closest to the school. NB. Children with a Statement of Educational Needs or a Education & Health Care Plan (EHCP) (previously known as Statement of Educational Needs), naming a particular school will be admitted before all other applicants. Note: * Applicable only to schools that are designated by the Secretary of State as having a religious character. ** Measured from the Local Land and Property Gazetteer address base for the property. In all cases, should the number of applicants exceed the number of places available, places will be allocated based on distance between home and school, as measured in a straight line from home to the centre point of the school site with priority being given to those living closest to the preferred school. SMBC (January 2019)

Please note that if you have a child who is currently in Yr2 at an Infant school and you are applying for a place at a linked* Junior school a place at the Junior School cannot be guaranteed.

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CHILD PROTECTION

The school has adopted the LA policy that sets out the policies and procedures for the protection of children from abuse. All staff who have contact with children have a legal duty to take the appropriate action as set down in the guidelines when faced with actual or suspected child abuse. You should be aware that if any staff has cause for concern about your child, there is a legal obligation to contact Social Services who will then carry out an investigation. School staff are not allowed to carry out their own investigation.

SCHOOL SECURITY

The Governors have taken action to ensure the children are safe while at school. Measures include Entrance lobby, key pads on main school doors, other doors are not accessible from the outside, closed gates at dinnertime, no access to the playground and a visual door monitor administered by the school secretaries. Teachers need to know who is collecting your child at home time and take great care that children are taken home by a known adult. Parents must make arrangements in advance if they need their children taken home by someone else. Please do not expect school staff to pass on messages about your changed arrangements. Please inform the school office before 1.00pm of any changes to who will be collecting your child.

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HOLIDAY DATES 2019/20 Autumn Term

Staff Training Monday 2nd September 2019

School Opens Tuesday 3rd September 2019

Half Term

School Closes Friday 25th October 2019

Staff Training Monday 4th November 2019

School Opens Tuesday 5th November 2019

Christmas

School Closes Friday 20th December 2019

School Opens Monday 6th January 2020

Half Term

School Closes Friday 14th February 2020

School Opens Monday 24th February 2020

Staff Training Wednesday 25th March 2020

Easter

School Closes Thursday 2nd April 2020

Staff Training Friday 3rd April 2020

School Opens Monday 20th April 2020

May Day Friday 8th May 2020

Half Term

School Closes Friday 22nd May 2020

School Opens Monday 1st June 2020

End of Term

School Closes Friday 17th July 2020 Staff Training Monday 20th July 2020