Hiltingbury Junior School Parent Handbook

Dear Parents and Carers

We would like to welcome you to Hiltingbury Junior School. We are delighted that you and your child will be joining our school community in September. Since taking up my appointment in September 2013 I have felt very privileged to be leading such a dedicated group of staff who seek tirelessly to provide the best possible opportunities for each child in our care. We appreciate that every child is different, with their own unique interests and aptitudes, as well as areas which they may need additional support and encouragement. Our aim is to work in partnership with you to ensure that we can meet these needs as best we can. Our aim is to have a school community where every member feels safe and happy while also ensuring that they are supported on their journey as a lifelong learner. I am so pleased that you have chosen for your child to make that journey with us. I hope to see you at the information evening on 16th July. We look forward to getting to know you and hope that you and your child will spend a happy and fulfilling time at Hiltingbury Junior School. Sam Hunter

HILTINGBURY JUNIOR SCHOOL 2015

Privacy Notice - Data Protection Act 1998

We Hiltingbury Junior School are the data controller for the purposes of the Data Protection Act. We collect information from you about your child(ren) and may receive information about them from their previous school and Hampshire County Council. We hold this personal data and use/share it to:

Support your child(ren)’s teaching and learning;

Monitor and report on their progress;

Contribute to improving your child(ren)’s health and reducing inequalities;

Provide appropriate pastoral care;

Statistical forecasting and planning; and

Assess how well their school is doing. This information includes contact details, national curriculum assessment results, attendance information

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personal characteristics such as their ethnic group, any special educational needs and relevant medical information. We will not give information about your child(ren) to anyone outside the school without your consent unless the law allows us to. We are required by law to pass some information about your child(ren) to the Local Authority and the Department for Education (DfE) We also have local arrangements in place where the school exchanges information with the school nurse, the extended schools provider, and the PTA If you want to see a copy of the information about your child(ren) that we hold and/or share, please contact the school office. If you require more information about how the Local Authority (LA) and/or DfE store and use your information, then please go to the following websites: For Hampshire County Council: The County Council has their own privacy notice, which can be accessed via the following link: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/hcc_csd_privacy_notice_-_generic__sept_2013_.doc To see how your information is used by the LA: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/education/schools/schoolsdataprotection.htm#section242880-3 and For the DfE: http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/adminandfinance/schooladmin/ims/datamanagement/privacynotices/b00212337/datause If you are unable to access these websites we can send you a copy of this information. Please contact the LA or DfE as follows:

Data Protection Team Children’s Services Elizabeth II Court (East) The Castle WINCHESTER SO23 8UQ

Website: http://www3.hants.gov.uk/learning

email: childrens.services.dp@hants.gov.uk Telephone: 01962 845320

Public Communications Unit Department for Education Sanctuary Buildings Great Smith Street London SW1P 3BT

Website: www.education.gov.uk email: http://www.education.gov.uk/help/contactus

Telephone: 0370 000 2288

Transfer – September 2015

The staff at Hiltingbury Junior school work very closely with your child’s current school to make this transition as smooth and uncomplicated as possible but please feel free to make an appointment to see the headteacher if you have anything you wish to discuss. Please find below further information about opportunities for you and your child to visit the school prior to transfer into Year 3 in September.

Date Activity

Week commencing

8th June 2015

Your child will be invited by a Year 3 child to tour the Junior School during this week. Personal invitations to follow

Tuesday 2nd July 2015 Rainbow Picnic at 1.30 – fun and games in the Infant and Junior schools – further details to follow

Wednesday 15th July 2015

Transfer afternoon. The Y2 teachers will bring your child over to the Junior School from 1.15 to 3.00, to meet their new teacher. Children new to the school should be brought to reception at 1.10 and collected at 3.00

Thursday 16th July 2015 Year 2 briefing for parents at 6.30

Monday 20th July 2015 Open evening 3.30 to 6.00

Further information

There will be three classes in Year 3 in September 2015, class groups will be organised later this term with the help of our Infant colleagues and your child will meet their new teacher on 15thJuly

Hiltingbury Treehouse Club

We provide childcare before and after school at Hiltingbury Treehouse Club. The before school club is held in the Infant School hall every school day. The Junior School after school club is held in the Junior school hall. All staff have been police checked and have suitable qualifications or experience in playwork/childcare; for key staff members this includes First Aid and Food Hygiene. Opening Times The before school club is open daily during term time from 8.00 a.m. The after school club is open until 6.00 pm daily, including the last day of term. Fees & Booking Currently child care fees are £3.00 per session for the before school club and £2 per half hour for after school care. Booking is not required for the after school club, but it is preferred as staff will look for a child who is expected at the after school club and does not attend.

An introduction We use an electronic communications system to contact parents. All letters are emailed to parents and it is a very useful tool for if the school is closed or a club or sporting event is cancelled. You will automatically be added to the system. Parents will:

Receive letters reliably and promptly

See letters in your inbox like any other email

Get a short text message if we need to contact you urgently

Still get paper letters if you don’t have email

Not need to rely on your child for delivery

Be able to reply by email or text We can:

Save money on admin time, printing and paper

Contact you urgently when necessary The school will use the email address and mobile number that you enter for the Priority one contact from your child’s contact sheet. If you change your contact details please let the school know as soon as possible. If you wish to opt out of this service, now or at any time in the future, please contact the school office on adminoffice@hiltingbury-jun.hants.sch.uk and we will note your record accordingly. Your details will not be used for any other purpose than school business. You will not receive any spam or marketing material. If you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact the school office on 02380 261808

Hiltingbury Junior School PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS MIDDLE SECTON TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE WITH A PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR PROOF OF ADDRESS – Thank you

PUPIL REGISTRATION FORM [CONFIDENTIAL] School: Hiltingbury Junior School

Pupil Details

Legal Surname:

Legal Forename:

Middle name(s):

Preferred Surname:

Preferred Forename:

Gender: Male/Female (delete as applicable)

Date of birth:

ADDRESS DETAILS

Home

Flat/Apartment No. _________________________________________________________________ Block Name: _________________________________________________________________ House No./Name: _________________________________________________________________ Street: _________________________________________________________________ Town/City: _________________________________________________________________ County: _________________________________________________________________ Postcode: _________________________________________________________________

If the child’s residence at the present address (whether living with parents or any other person) is not permanent please state the reason and probable duration of the stay, and give the name and address of the person with whom the child normally resides.

Reason: _____________________________ Dates Applicable: ___________________________ Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

All schools are required by law to keep on record details of children admitted; we should therefore be grateful if you would complete this form in BLOCK CAPITALS and hand it into the school as soon as possible

CONTACTS

Parent/Carer: Mr/Mrs/Ms/Other Parent/Carer: Mr/Mrs/Ms/Other

Forename: Forename:

Surname: Surname:

Address (if not home address above)

Address (if not home address above)

Postcode: Postcode:

Tel Nos:

Home: Tel Nos:

Home:

Mobile: Mobile:

Email: Email:

Work: (for emergency use. Please state days/hours worked)

Address: Tel No:

Work: (for emergency use. Please state days/hours worked)

Address: Tel No:

Priority to contact in an emergency: 1st 2

nd 3

rd 4

th 5

th Priority to contact in an emergency: 1

st 2

nd 3

rd 4

th 5

th

Parental Responsibility: Yes/No Relationship to child:

Parental Responsibility: Yes/No Relationship to child:

With whom does the child live?

Please attach a copy of any court orders relating to your child. Please tick if attached

OTHERS WITH PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AS DEFINED BY CHILDREN ACT 1989 Parental responsibility may be shared between a number of people beyond the child’s natural parents. Married parents have equal parental responsibility; on separation or divorce both parents continue to have responsibility. In such circumstances the school will forward copies of school reports, etc to the separated parent if requested, for this service you will need to provide stamped, addressed envelopes. Please give details below and tick if envelopes are attached

Name (and relationship to child):

Home Address:

Work Address:

Postcode: Postcode:

Tel Nos: Home:

Tel Nos: Home:

Mobile: Mobile:

Is the child resident with foster parents: Yes/No If yes, which Authority is financially resposnsible for maintenance? _______________________________

Travel Arrangements

please circle the appropriate choice Cycle Car Car Share Bus Walk Other

MEDICAL INFORMATION

DOCTOR

Doctor’s Name:

Surgery Name and Address:

DIETARY NEEDS Artificial colour allergy Gluten Free Kosher Food Only No dairy produce No nuts of any type No pork Ramadan Seafood Allergy

Vegetarian No Beef Other (please specify)

MEDICAL INFORMATION Medical Information (including allergies, medication requirements)

Epilepsy Diabetes Asthma Eczema

A.D.H.D. Aspergers Other (please specify)

If your child uses and inhaler, is it carried on their person? Yes No

Have any other services been involved with your child (e.g. Health Visitor, Social Services, Education Psychologist, Bilingual Support Service, Speech Therapist, Child & Family Guidance, Portage, Teacher Advisers, Assessment Unit, Diagnostic Unit, etc)

Is there any other information you feel we should be aware of? (E.g. does your child have Special Educational needs?)

ETHNIC/CULTURAL INFORMATION

Please complete the following; this will help us to see how well children from different groups are doing. We want to make sure that all children are treated fairly and do well at school.

ETHNICTY White British Irish Traveller of Irish Heritage Gypsy/Roma Any other white background Asian or Asian British Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Any other Asian Background

Mixed White & Black Caribbean White & Black Asian White & Asian Any other mixed background Black or Black British Caribbean African Any other Black background

Chinese Chinese Other Any other ethnic group

Nationality

RELIGION Buddhist Christian Hindu Jewish

Roman Catholic Sikh No Religion Other

HOME LANGUAGE SECOND LANGUAGE (If applicable)

It is important that all children with medical conditions are supported to make sure that they are able to access their education. Some children with medical conditions may need care or medication to manage their health condition and to keep them well during the school day. Could you please complete the questionnaire below and return it to school as soon as possible so that we are able to assess your child’s health needs and make arrangements to support them if necessary. In order to ensure that any medical needs are appropriately met in school we may need to discuss your child’s health with the School Nursing service or another health professional who is involved in your child’s care. Name of child ……………………………………………………….. Date of Birth ……………………………. Home Address………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Does your child have a medical condition/ health concern?

YES NO

If YES please give details

Does your child have a medical condition/health concern that needs to be managed during the school day?

YES NO If YES please give details

Does your child take medication during the school day?

YES NO If YES please give details

Does your child have a health care plan that should be followed in a medical emergency?

YES NO If YES please give details

The above information is, to the best of my knowledge, accurate at the time of writing and I give consent to the school to discuss this information with the School Nursing service or other health professionals who are involved in my child’s care.

Signature(s) _______________________ Print Name __________________________________ [Parent/ Carer with parental responsibility]

Date _________________

Contact number ________________________________

Medically identified special diets request form

(Food intolerance and allergies only)

The form below is required by HC3S, our catering suppliers, for children with special dietary requirements. Please complete only if your child has a medically identified special diet Childs name ………………………………………………………….. HILTINGBURY JUNIOR SCHOOL Parents name …………………………………………………………. Dietician ………………………………………………………………… Special diet requested ……………………………………………….. MEDICAL EVIDENCE MUST BE ATTACHED SIGNED ……………………………………… PRINT NAME ………………………………. (Parent) SIGNED ……………………………………… PRINT NAME ………………………………. (Unit Supervisor)

Voluntary Help in the Classroom

We are keen to encourage parents to come into school to help in the classroom and to share their interests with the children. Activities could include reading with children, working with small groups, teaching recorders, helping in the library, transporting children to sporting events, accompanying children on school trips. If you have any time, however brief, to give to the school in this capacity we would love to hear from you.

We are required to ensure that adults who have regular contact with children, even on a voluntary basis, have a DBS check. Parents/carers who offer one-off help e.g. offsite visit require a List 99 check in advance of the activity.

To facilitate this, please complete the following form. Once we have received this form we will initiate a DBS check and you will receive an email with a link to complete the DBS form.

DBS Checking & Rehabilitation of Offenders Form

In accordance with statutory requirements and the school’s policy, certain pre-employment checks are conducted for positions involving working with vulnerable groups, specifically children and vulnerable adults.

The information obtained from these checks is used to help safeguard these groups. It will not be used to discriminate unfairly against those with convictions which we consider as unrelated to working with vulnerable groups. Having a criminal record will not automatically bar you from employment or voluntary work with the school.

This process will be conducted in accordance with school’s policy and the Disclosure and Barring Service’s Code of Practice (previously Criminal Records Bureau). The information that you provide will be risk assessed against the requirements of the role.

It is a criminal offence to apply for a position working with children if you are excluded from doing so, by virtue of a court order or exclusion by the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously the Independent Safeguarding Authority).

This applies to any paid or unpaid work that you carry out.

As helping in school gives you privileged access to vulnerable groups, it is an Exempted Occupation under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975.

This means that you must disclose spent and unspent convictions on this form. This includes any driving offences.

Through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we will make a check to establish any criminal record background. We will do this by asking you to complete a DBS Application Form. Helping in school will be subject to completion of a satisfactory DBS check.

As part of a background check on you, we may also need to request certificates of good conduct / criminal background checks from other countries where you have been a resident or have worked.

Please complete in BLACK INK and BLOCK CAPITALS

FULL NAME : _______________________________________

DATE OF BIRTH : _______________________________________

Email address: _________________________________________

1) Do you have any spent or unspent (current) convictions, and / or cautions, reprimands or warnings from any offence at any time? This includes driving offences.

YES NO (Please tick as appropriate)

If YES, please provide details below including date(s), Court or Police who dealt with the matter (continue on a separate sheet if necessary).

Failure to disclose any criminal convictions could lead either to your application being rejected or, if you are appointed, to dismissal if it is subsequently learnt that you have had any criminal convictions.

2) Please list all the countries that you have worked / resided in - giving dates "from" and "to" :

Declaration: I understand that this work is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas checks where necessary, and I am aware that spent convictions will be disclosed. I confirm that I am not barred from working with children and / or vulnerable adults by nature of being on a barred list held by any Government body or agency. The information that I have given above is true and accurate.

EMAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________

SIGNATURE : ____________________________________ DATE : __________________________________

The Data Protection Act 1998 : Your personal data will be processed for recruitment purposes. Information will be stored electronically as part of the recruitment process. Statistical reports will only be produced in anonymous form and your details will not be passed onto any third parties.

I would be interested in helping with:

Reading Music Offsite visits Sports

Art ICT Other

Other areas of interest _______________________________________________

Details:

Details:

Welcome to the HSPTA On behalf of the HSPTA we would like to extend a warm hello. For those who are new to the schools we look forward to meeting you and your children over the coming months. For those who are more familiar with the HSPTA, thank you for all your support to date and we hope this leaflet provides a useful update.

Hiltingbury Schools Parent Teacher Association (HSPTA) is a registered charity. Our aim is to raise money to support Hiltingbury Infant and Junior Schools achieve their ambitions and objectives.

The HSPTA is run by a group of parent volunteers with the support of the leadership teams and teaching staff from both schools.

Every year the HSPTA raises in the region of £15,000. This money enables the two schools to develop their resources or commission special projects to enhance the children’s learning.

Last year the money raised from the HSPTA contributed to the refurbishment of both school libraries. These spaces have now become the heart of the schools; inviting, welcoming places where children can develop their love of books and learning.

In addition to running a number of events over the last year, behind the scenes we have been working on a new website for the HSPTA (detailed overleaf). This is a really exciting development for the HSPTA. We hope the site will simplify and improve things for you as a parent.

With best wishes for the coming year, The HSPTA Committee

We need you! Getting involved in the HSPTA is a

fantastic way to meet like minded

parents and give something back to

your child’s school. It is fun, social

and rewarding.

We appreciate that everyone leads

busy lives so there are various ways

that you can get involved with the

HSPTA; from donating an hour of

your time at an event through to

joining the Committee. We also

understand that not everyone can

help out behind the scenes; coming

along and supporting our events is

really, really appreciated.

Please visit our website to view the

events already scheduled for the

Autumn Term. We look forward to

seeing you soon.

Contact Details Address: HSPTA, Hiltingbury

Schools, Hiltingbury Road,

Chandlers Ford, SO53 5NP

Email: info@hspta.co.uk

Website: www.pta-

events.co.uk/hspta

Facebook Page:

facebook.com/Hiltingbury

SchoolsPTA

ebook

Grfacebook.com/groups/hspta

Ways you can help the HSPTA

Become a Class Rep The aim of the Class Reps scheme is to have a central point of contact within

each class; a facilitator to enable new ideas and feedback to reach the

HSPTA but also a quick and easy way for us to disseminate information out

to you through the classes. This is a new initiative that we will be

developing in line with our new website. Get involved to help shape how

the Rep role works.

Join the Committee Are you interested in joining the Committee? There is lots of scope to have

fun in the planning and delivery of our family friendly fundraisers. The

Committee currently consists of the following positions: Co-Chairs,

Treasurer, Co-Secretaries, Teacher Representatives alongside roles in

Sponsorship, IT & Communications and Fundraising Support. The

Committee meets once every half term (currently on a Wednesday or

Thursday evening at alternating schools) with additional sub-committee

meetings and event specific meetings throughout the year. The Committee

meetings are open to all parents so you can dip in and out or attend

regularly depending on what works best for you.

I would like to put my name forward for Class Representative [ ] tick for year (please circle): Hiltingbury Infants School Year R Year 1 Year 2 Hiltingbury Junior School Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

or I would be interested in: Working on an HSPTA event [ ] tick Joining the Committee [ ] tick

Name(s): —————————————————————————————

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Email address ——————————————————————————-

Mobile number (optional) —————————————————-————

Please complete and return this form to the HSPTA via book bags or school offices. Thank you for your time and support.

You can sign up to our Golden Draw Would you like to raise money for the HSPTA and also be in with the chance of winning a prize for you and your family? Taking part in the prize draw costs from as little as £1 per month and it is an ideal way to support the schools in turn enhancing our children’s learning even further.

How does it work? The draw takes place once a month, and there’s an extra annual draw in August. It’s open to all parents, friends and staff of Hiltingbury Infant and Junior Schools (entrants must be over 16), and it costs £1 per number, per month. Payment is by standing order (form on reverse or you may set your SO up on-line through your own bank). You can buy as many numbers as you like! Half of the monthly total raised goes to our schools, half to the prize fund.

How much could I win? Currently, our monthly prize stands at approximately £30, and our annual prize at just over £288. If, however, 100 more people purchased just two numbers for £2 per month, we would raise £200 extra every month. Out of that fund, £100 more would be raised for our schools, and an extra £100 would go towards both the monthly and annual cash prizes. With almost 700 children at both schools, participation – and prizes – could be even higher!

You have got to be in it to win it! Please complete the entry form on the reverse of this page and hand it in to either school office. Good Luck!

Good Luck!

The HSPTA’s Golden Draw Entry Form

I/We wish to purchase ________ numbers at £1.00 per number, per month in the HSPTA (Hiltingbury Schools Parent Teacher Association) Golden Draw. I/We agree to abide by the rules of the Golden Draw, which are available to read at http://www.pta-events/hspta/documents and/or can be obtained from either school office. I am / we are over 16 years of age.

NAME(S) _____________________________________________________________________

SIGNED ________________________________________________

DATE __________________________________

ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________

CHILD’S NAME _________________________________________________________________

CLASS _____________________________________

I HAVE SET MY STANDING ORDER UP ON-LINE THROUGH MY OWN BANK [ ] tick

NAME OF BANK _________________________________________________________________

or

BANKER’S STANDING ORDER TO: The Manager, _________________________________________________________ (name of bank)

Address ________________________________________________________________________

ACCOUNT NAME ________________________________________________________________

ACCOUNT NUMBER ______________________________________________________________

SORT CODE ____________________________________________________________________

CUSTOMER ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________

PLEASE MAKE PAYMENTS OF £____________ EVERY MONTH, ON THE 1ST OF THE MONTH FROM ______________AND THEREAFTER ON THE 1ST OF EVERY MONTH UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, TO THE CREDIT OF: Hiltingbury Schools Parent Teacher Association ACCOUNT No. 01140352 Lloyds TSB Bank plc Sort Code 30-92-94 Oakmount Road Chandler’s Ford Eastleigh, Hants SIGNED ____________________________________________ DATE ________________________

Using images of children

Consent form for use by Hampshire County Council schools

To Name of the child’s parent or guardian:

Name of child:

School:

Occasionally, we may take photographs of the children at our school. We may use these images in our schools prospectus or in other printed publications that we produce, as well as on our website or on project display boards at our school. We may also make video or webcam recordings for school-to-school conferences, monitoring or other educational use.

From time to time, our school may be visited by the media who will take photographs or film footage of a visiting dignitary or other high profile event. Pupils will often appear in these images, which may appear in local or national newspapers, or on televised news programmes.

To comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, we need your permission before we can photograph or make any recordings of your child for promotional purposes. Please answer questions 1 to 4 below, then sign and date the form where shown. Please return the completed form to the school as soon as possible.

Please circle your answer

1. May we use your child’s photograph in the school prospectus and other printed publications that we produce for promotional purposes or on project display boards?

Yes / No

2. May we use your child’s image on our website? Yes / No

3. May we record your child’s image on video or webcam? Yes / No

4. Are you happy for your child to appear in the media Yes / No?

Please note that websites can be viewed throughout the world and not just in the United Kingdom where UK law applies.

Please also note that if we do not have your permission for your child to appear in the media and they are a member of a school club they will not be included in the photographs

Parent’s or guardian’s signature:

Date:

Name (in block capitals):

Home School Agreement – School Copy

1. The Parents I/We shall try to:

see that my child goes to School regularly, on time and properly equipped; let the School know about any concerns or problems that might affect 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’ evening and discussions about my child’s progress; get to know about my child’s life at the school

2. The School will

contact Parents if there is a problem with attendance, punctuality or equipment; provide a secure and supportive environment for all children; let Parents know about any concerns or problems that affect their child’s work or behaviour; set, mark and monitor homework, and encourage children to participate in our homework

programme; arrange Parent’s Evenings during which progress will be discussed, and provide parents with

an Annual Report; keep Parents informed about School activities through regular letters home, news sheets and

notices about special events. PUPIL’S NAME: ...............................................………………………………

Signed: ................................................................................ (Parent) Signed: (Headteacher)

Annual Educational/Sporting Visit Information and Consent Form (please complete both sides)

Name of establishment Hiltingbury Junior School

Personal details

First name of participant ................................... Surname …………………….. Class ………………..

Date of birth ................................. Age .............. Tick if aged 18 or over male / female

Address ...........................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................... Post code ............................

Name of next of kin ..........................................................................................................................

Next of kin address during an activity (if different from above) .........................................................

......................................................................................................... Post code ............................

Contact no: Home ................................ Work ................................. Mobile ...............................

Name and address of participant's doctor ........................................................................................

Telephone no ................................................. NHS no (if known) .................................................

Consent for all visits or ventures with Hiltingbury Junior School

I confirm that I have parental responsibility for .................................................................................

- He/she is in good health and I consider him/her to be capable of taking part in visits and activities

- Can be transported in the private vehicles of staff/volunteers supervising the visit

- In the event of illness or accident, I consent to any necessary medical treatment, which might include the use of anaesthetics

- I acknowledge receipt of a copy of the insurance synopsis. I consent to him/her taking part in the programme.

Signed ……………………………………………………………………… Date …………………………..

Please print name here ....................................................................................................................

Address ...........................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................... Post code ............................

Any additional information required

Please complete the reverse side.

Educational visit information and medical form (please complete both sides)

Has the participant had any of the following?

Asthma or bronchitis Yes No Heart condition Yes No Fits, fainting or blackouts Yes No Severe headaches Yes No Diabetes Yes No

Allergies to any known medication Yes No Any other allergies, eg material, food, plasters Yes No Other illness or disability Yes No Travel sickness Yes No Regular medication Yes No

If the answer to any of these questions is Yes, please give details: ............................................. .....................................................................................................................................................

.....................................................................................................................................................

If it is considered necessary, do you agree to mild painkillers (eg: Paracetamol) being administered Yes No

Has the participant received vaccination against Tetanus in the last 10 years? Yes No

Is the participant receiving medical or surgical treatment of any kind from either their family doctor or hospital? Yes No

Has the participant been given specific medical advice to follow in emergencies? Yes No

If the answer to either of the last two questions is Yes, please give details here (including name and dosage of any medicines/tablets):

.....................................................................................................................................................

.....................................................................................................................................................

In the event of any illness or medical treatment occurring after the return of this form and prior to the activity, I undertake to inform the group leader.

Signed ................................................................................ (for participants under 18 years of age) Person with parental responsibility

Please print name here ...............................................................................................................

Signed .............................................................................. (for participants aged18 years or over) Participant

Date ........................................................................................

Consent for taking images

During our visit or venture we are likely to take pictures and videos. We would like to use these in presentations, displays or in our own booklets, newsletters or publicity.

In the event of any images of my child/me being taken, I consent to them being used for educational purposes. Yes No

I understand that if my child is/I am easily identifiable (eg a close facial shot) I will be informed first.

I consent to the images being used on the website Yes No

Signed .............................................................................. (for participants under 18 years of age) Person with parental responsibility

Signed .............................................................................. (for participants aged 18 years or over) Participant

Date ........................................................................................

PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY US OF ANY CHANGES THAT OCCUR.

Home School Agreement – Parent Copy

1. The Parents I/We shall try to:

see that my child goes to School regularly, on time and properly equipped; let the School know about any concerns or problems that might affect 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’ evening and discussions about my child’s progress; get to know about my child’s life at the school

2. The School will

contact Parents if there is a problem with attendance, punctuality or equipment; provide a secure and supportive environment for all children; let Parents know about any concerns or problems that affect their child’s work or behaviour; set, mark and monitor homework, and encourage children to participate in our homework

programme; arrange Parent’s Evenings during which progress will be discussed, and provide parents with

an Annual Report; keep Parents informed about School activities through regular letters home, news sheets and

notices about special events. PUPIL’S NAME:...............................................………………………………

Signed: ................................................................................ (Parent) Signed: (Headteacher)

School Governors

Our Role

Alongside the head teacher and staff, the governors are committed to the provision of an excellent and varied experience for all our pupils, ensuring they meet their potential, learn effectively and achieve high standards across a diverse, challenging and inspiring curriculum.

Governors help the head teacher and staff set and reach targets and to strive for excellence across the whole spectrum of school life. The day-to-day running of the school is the responsibility of the head teacher and staff who create a caring, supportive and stimulating environment for the children to learn and achieve in, and the governors help with the strategic direction of the school. In addition, the governing body has a legal responsibility to:

- ensure the national curriculum is followed - oversee the school’s budget - monitor the condition of the school buildings and grounds - ensure that Special Educational Needs are met

Our approach

The Hiltingbury Governors approach to their role is one of commitment, honesty and openness in the performance of our responsibilities. We pride ourselves in the integrity of our members and the commitment shown in performing our duties. As governors, we support the staff and head teacher, balancing constructive criticism with positive comment, always striving for the best outcomes.

Types of governors

Governors are appointed to provide strong links between the school, parents and our local communities. There are four categories of governor, appointed by different bodies that have an interest in the school. These are:

- Community Governors - Local Authority (LA) Governors - Parent Governors - Staff Governors

We welcome governors with a variety of skills and from all walks of life – an open mind and a willingness to be involved are more important than particular qualifications.

Meetings

We meet every half term as a full Governing Body, and have two committees (Resource, and Curriculum & Standards) that meet once a term. Most governors also have special responsibility for a particular subject or area within the school, and will attend occasional meetings for that subject as needed.

Contacting us:

The best way of contacting any of the governors is through the school office, but if you see one of us at the school, do not hesitate to introduce yourself. We are always interested in feedback and comments – good or bad – as they will often help us to improve even further!

Clothing and Equipment Please ensure that all clothing is clearly marked with your child’s name. School Uniform The uniform list that follows is for both Hiltingbury Schools and is very closely in line with that of Thornden School. Girls Knee length skirt or pinafore dress - navy Trousers - navy or black Polo Shirt* - white with school logo Sweatshirt* - navy with school logo Sweatshirt cardigan* - navy with school logo Shoes - black or navy; suitable and sensible (not trainers, please) Summer Dress - blue and white Boys Trousers, short or long - grey or black Polo Shirt* - white with school logo Sweatshirt* - navy with school logo Shoes - black or navy; suitable and sensible (not trainers, please) Painting Overall (Boys and Girls) Swimming Child’s own swimming costume and towel PE Every child should have a pair of plimsolls/trainers (to be kept in a shoe bag or brought in on games days) for outdoor activities. PE shorts – navy or black T shirt - white (Plain white or with the school logo*) Jogging Trousers - navy or plain black track suit (optional) Please provide your child with a school bag, in which he or she can carry a lunch box, books, homework and various other items between home and school. The bag should be about 30 cm wide, and must be capable of fitting in a locker. Large ‘holdall type’ bags cannot be accommodated. Bags are available from the school office. Jewellery This is not appropriate in a primary school and we ask parents not to allow pupils to wear it. Children with pierced ears may wear simple ear studs, but these must be removed for PE and sport.

Autumn 2015 Launching www.pta-events.co.uk/hspta

In September we will be officially launching a new HSPTA website. The site will enable us to achieve many things all ‘under one roof’ including: on line ticket sales, on line volunteering, social media and paypal integration, on line nearly new uniform shop and lots, lots more. The site provides a platform for us to more easily establish Class Representatives within the Schools. This is something that we have been keen to develop and now have the technology to progress. The aim of the Class Reps scheme is to have a central point of contact within each class; a facilitator to enable new ideas and feedback to reach the HSPTA but also a quick and easy way for us to disseminate information out to you through the classes. If you are interested in becoming a Class Rep, please email us at info@hspta.co.uk. Alternatively complete and return the Parent Information Sheet attached. As parents and carers, it is also possible for you to share your contact details with your Class Rep(s) and other parents/carers within your son/daughter’s class on the HSPTA’s website. Under the Data Protection Act the Schools are not permitted to pass on your contact details to other parties (including ourselves), so the initiative must come from each individual member within each class. We hope this is something you will find valuable. We will be sending home letters at the beginning of term with further information on how to register your details on the site. The website is being funded through a mixture of sponsorship and the Parent Business Directory. Please visit the site for further information and contact us at info@hspta.co.uk if you would like to discuss advertising opportunities with us further.

What Do We Do? The HSPTA raises money through a

number of events that take place over

the course of the year:

• Quiz Nights

• Car Boot Sales

• Spooks and Sparks Firework

Display

• Christmas Event

• School Disco

• Easter Egg Hunt

• Summer Event

In addition to events we run

initiatives to help raise funds:

• The Golden Draw (see insert for

full details)

• Nearly New Uniform Sale

The Schools also raise £s through the

Tesco Uniform Service and the Name

Label Service. Look out for further

details on parentmail.

We are on Facebook -

twice! For parents of the HSPTA you can

get up to date information straight to

your newsfeed, by joining our closed

group at:

www.facebook.com/groups/hspta -

our aim is to make this an interactive

social page, so please feel free to post

in.

General members of the public and

parents can ‘like’ our page at:

www.facebook.com/Hiltingbury

SchoolsPTA

Useful contact information

Hiltingbury Junior School Hiltingbury Road Chandlers Ford

Eastleigh SO53 5NP

Telephone no: 023 80261808

Fax no: 023 80273401

email: adminoffice@hiltingbury-jun.hants.sch.uk

School website address: http://www.hiltingbury-jun.hant.sch.uk

Term Dates Academic year 2014-15

Autumn term

Autumn Term from Tue 1 September 2015 to Fri 18 December 2015

Autumn Half Term Holiday from Mon 26 October 2015 to Fri 30 October 2015

Christmas Holiday from Mon 21 December 2015 to Fri 1 January 2016

Inset Days 1 September 2015, 2 November 2015

Spring term

Spring Term from Mon 4 January 2016 to Thu 24 March 2016

Spring Half Term Holiday from Mon 15 February 2016 to Fri 19 February 2016

Easter Holiday from Fri 25 March 2016 to Fri 8 April 2016

Inset Days 22 & 23 February 2016

Summer term

Summer Term from Mon 11 April 2016 to Wed 20 July 2016

Summer Half Term Holiday from Mon 30 May 2016 to Fri 3 June 2016

Summer Holiday from Tue 21 July 2016 to Wed 31 August 2016

Inset Day 6th June 2016

A copy of this Handbook is available to view online on our school website:

www.hiltingbury-jun.hants.sch.uk