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Maynards Green Communi ty Pr imary Schoo l

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Maynards Green Community Primary School Horam, East Sussex TN21 0DD

Telephone: 01435 812622

e-mail: office@maynardsgreen.e-sussex.sch.uk www.maynardsgreen.e-sussex.sch.uk

Headteacher: Verity Poole Chair of Governors: Tracy Granea

‘Small enough to care, large enough to inspire’

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CONTENTS PAGE

Welcome from the Governors 3 Introduction 4 School aims 4

School curriculum 5 - 7

RE & Collective Worship 7

Special Educational Needs & use of Pupil Premium 7

Homework 8

Reporting 8

After-school activities 8

School organisation 8

Drop-off & Pick-up arrangements 9

Attendance and punctuality 9 School dress code 10

Child health, safety and welfare 11

Behaviour & Code of Conduct 12

Ofsted 2013 12 Working in partnership 13 The Friends of Maynards Green School 13

Admission to Maynards Green School 13

School charges 14

Complaints 14

Term Dates for 2016/2017 14

Appendix 1 School Governors 15 2 Standardised Assessment Results 2015 16 3 School staff 17

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Welcome from the Governors

On behalf of the Governors, I would like to welcome you to Maynards Green Community Primary School.

The Governing Body comprises elected members of parents and staff and appointed members from the Local Authority and the local community. It is responsible for the overall performance of the school and its welfare. Its principal aim is to ensure that the school is successful and is one which provides the children with a good education and supports their well-being. It is the Governors’ responsibility to promote and maintain high standards within the school, approve and monitor the school’s budget, ensure the school is a safe and healthy place for all and to support the Headteacher in the management of the school on a day-to-day basis. Governors also help shape the future direction of the school and its objectives.

Recognised as Outstanding by East Sussex and Outstanding in many areas by Ofsted, Maynards Green continues to raise its standards, due to the strength and motivation of its dedicated Headteacher and the experienced, supportive staff. There is a warm relationship between staff, pupils and parents and the school’s open, approachable attitude gives parents the opportunity to easily discuss any questions or concerns with their child’s class teacher or the Head. The school has strong links with the local community and regularly invites others from outside the school to share in its events.

Maynards Green occupies an enviable rural setting, giving children the chance to enjoy the natural environment around them and to benefit from the fantastic outdoor learning experiences, right on their doorstep. For a school of its size, it is fortunate to have an excellent range of facilities for pupils, including a sports field, well-equipped play areas for each age group and its own covered, heated swimming pool.

Primary school years are so important, making such a strong impression, and finding the right school for your child is not always easy. Children enjoy coming to Maynards Green school, a fact that my husband and I were quickly aware of when visiting, and subsequently choosing, the school for our son who spent several happy and productive years here.

The Governors continue to be proud of the school’s caring ethos, its consistently high standards and its excellent reputation and sincerely hope that you will choose to become a part of this thriving school community. Do contact the School Office to make an appointment to view the school. We warmly welcome visitors at anytime. Tracy Granea Chair of Governors

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Introduction Maynards Green Community Primary School is situated in a peaceful, rural setting and is one of the oldest village primary schools in East Sussex. Its buildings, extensively renovated in 2006 are clean, bright and smart and are further enhanced by attractive displays of children’s work. Children enjoy coming to school and parents will find the school a safe and inspirational environment in which their children may grow and mature as they develop their individual abilities, aptitudes and skills. The experienced staff team quickly get to know the children and their families and work particularly hard at making learning interesting and enjoyable. Pupils are encouraged to become personally involved in their learning experiences through carefully chosen topics and educational visits.

Children come first at Maynards Green School. They make good progress and the standards of academic achievement in English, Maths and Science are consistently higher than those reached by similar schools, both locally and nationally.

Much importance is also attached to wider areas of learning and development in the school’s attempts to offer pupils rich and varied learning opportunities. Pupils enjoy a range of physical activities and have ample opportunity to develop their skills and participate in team games. Through the school’s approach to art, creativity and music, pupils are encouraged to express themselves and develop their creative ideas and abilities. Through its approach to healthy eating and its concern for the environment, pupils are made aware of how life style choices can affect personal health and how individuals can work together to protect and care for the environment.

Parents and carers matter at Maynards Green School. The school recognises the importance of positive home/school relationships and keeps parents well informed of their children’s progress as well as of the school’s activities and developments. Staff are welcoming and approachable and the Headteacher is accessible to all parents who may have queries or concerns.

Maynards Green School is a place where children enjoy coming to each day. We would like to welcome you and your child to our school and offer you the opportunity to see all that the school has to offer. Please contact the School Office to arrange a visit.

School Aims Children come first at Maynards Green. The school aims to develop the full potential of each child in all areas of his/her learning. Children are valued as individuals and are encouraged to take pride in their own achievements.

Maynards Green School actively promotes learning. Staff are committed to providing positive learning experiences. In addition to meeting the requirements of the National Curriculum, these experiences are brought together into a coherent curriculum framework which constantly aims to provide interest, enjoyment and maintain the highest standards in all areas of children’s learning and development.

The school aims:-

• to provide an atmosphere of trust and understanding in which children feel happy, safe and fulfilled in all aspects of school life

• through the provision of quality learning experiences, to encourage children to develop a thirst for knowledge, adopt positive ‘can do’ attitudes and develop a sense of pride in their achievements

• to prepare children for life-long learning by helping them to develop lively, enquiring minds, encouraging them to use their initiative and to develop self-confidence and self-discipline

• to help children learn that courtesy, good manners and consideration for others are important qualities

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• to instill in children respect for religious and moral values and tolerance of other races, religions and ways of life

• to help children understand the world in which they live and how best to care for the environment in all its diversity

• to work with parents to help children maximise their potential in all areas of learning and to make rapid and sustained progress

• to create a community in which each child, and each staff member, is treated as an important individual.

The Curriculum The school recognises the importance of the skills, knowledge and understanding that each child brings to school on admission to the Reception Year group. An initial aim is to provide a smooth transition from home to school. With this in mind the school will, in co-operation with parents, liaise with those who have provided early learning experiences, such as Pre-School groups, Speech Therapists etc.

The teaching and learning at Maynards Green is based on the National Curriculum that consists of three core subjects and seven foundation subjects. In addition Religious Education is taught as is Personal Development Education.

The school recognises the importance of the core subjects - English, Maths and Science. At the same time, however, the school also recognises the importance of giving children access to broader learning experiences such as Art & Design, Humanities, Music, Drama and PE. Computing permeates the curriculum and learning experiences are enhanced via access to the internet.

In our commitment to ensuring the curriculum is accessible to all children, teachers place great emphasis on differentiation and providing for different learning styles thereby enabling all children to access learning tasks at an appropriate level.

Written policies cover all aspects of the curriculum. Parents are welcome to view these policies on the school’s Learning Platform/Website.

English The language skills that are developed in all areas of the curriculum provide the pupils with a range of tools for communication.

In English, children are taught to:

• read fluently, confidently and with understanding and enjoyment

• speak clearly and in a way that conveys their thoughts and opinions to listeners

• listen carefully and sympathetically write legibly and in a range of styles for different purposes and styles

• spell correctly a range of common words and develop skills and strategies to assist with the spelling of regular and regular words

• use drama and movement to perform confidently to a range of audiences.

Mathematics Mathematics is taught through a carefully thought out skills based curriculum. In Key Stage 1, the emphasis is on developing a wide range of mental skills and strategies. In Key Stage 2 we build on these skills and strategies whilst introducing more formal pencil and paper skills.

In mathematics children are taught to:

• use mathematical language

• apply their developing mathematical knowledge

• investigate and solve problems

• estimate, use logic and develop the skills of prediction

• explain their methods of working orally and on paper

• handle and interpret data and use money, notation and measures.

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Science Science is based on exploration, observation and investigation through practical, first-hand experience. The children are taught to:

• develop an enquiring approach to solving scientific problems

• observe accurately and record effectively

• extend and develop scientific concepts and think logically

• communicate ideas through relevant discussion.

Through the school’s approach to healthy eating and its concern for the environment, pupils are made aware of how life style choices can effect personal health and how individuals can work together to protect, and care for, the environment. The efforts made by the school in these areas are recognised in external awards such as the Healthy School Award (Silver) 2011; the Eco School Award - Bronze & Silver; the Woodland Trust Green Tree Award (Bronze) and the Level 1 & 2 RHS Campaign for School Gardening awards. We are very keen on outdoor learning and take full advantage of our beautiful grounds and the Cuckoo Trail which runs along the school boundary. We are out and about enjoying Forest School activities on a regular basis!

History

The history curriculum begins in Key Stage 1 with a study of the children’s own experiences, past and present. In Key Stage 2 pupils look back to the previous century and beyond and look at different cultures and civilisations. The children use historical sources and evidence to make sense of the world in which they live and understand how and why it has changed over time.

Computing Computing permeates the curriculum at Maynards Green. There are computers in every classroom, a bank of 16 laptops which can be taken into any classroom and children are given regular access to the Computer suite where there are a further 16 desk top computers. Such a range of hardware enables children to develop their computing skills. Children are taught to access the Internet responsibly and safely and to use a variety of technical equipment in order to access, store, retrieve, record and communicate information.

Design Technology

Children are taught to develop their planning, designing, making, modifying and evaluating skills by investigating a range of materials and components. Textiles, construction kits, wood, metal and other recyclable materials are explored.

Music Enjoyment and participation are important elements of the music curriculum. Children are given opportunities to compose, perform, and appreciate a wide range of musical

styles and genres. Children have the opportunity to learn to play the recorder and the East Sussex County Music Service provides tuition in a wide range of musical instruments at a reasonable charge. Children are encouraged to perform and play their instruments at different school functions throughout the year.

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Art & Design The natural creativity in children is drawn out through participation in a range of artistic activities. Using different media, children are taught a variety of skills and techniques and are given opportunities to express themselves in two and three dimensional work. Children are encouraged to appreciate their own work as well as the work of their peers. They are also encouraged to appreciate the work of famous artists as well as the work of those who are less well known. Careful presentation and display of the pupils’ work is considered important in valuing children’s artistic efforts as well as promoting the school as an attractive and stimulating environment.

Physical Education

The importance of physical education is acknowledged by the school. Children are given a broad base of experiences in a variety of physical activities. They are encouraged to keep fit and enjoy exercise while developing their bodily co-ordination and control. The school is able to offer a range of seasonal games, such as football, tag rugby, hockey, netball, basketball, badminton, stoolball, tennis and rounders and inter-school tournaments in these games are arranged throughout the year. Athletics also features in the P.E. curriculum and swimming lessons are arranged for all children in the school’s own heated indoor swimming pool.

Personal Education Personal Education is an integral part of school life and is related to all areas of the curriculum. It is also taught as a subject in its own right. Children are taught how to keep safe and lead healthy lifestyles through exercise, personal hygiene and diet. They are also taught to protect the environment and to be good citizens. In 2013, the British Council awarded the school the International Schools Award in recognition of its work on raising global awareness and challenging stereotyping. Sex & Relationships education permeates the Personal Development curriculum as various topics on personal welfare and awareness are discussed.

Religious Education & Collective Worship Lessons in RE are drawn from the East Sussex Agreed Syllabus. This provides ample opportunity to explore the contributions made by world faiths to personal, spiritual, moral and cultural development. In the daily act of collective worship, children will explore stories from all faith communities. Respect for religious and moral values permeates these acts of collective worship. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from RE lessons and/or acts of Collective Worship.

Special Educational Needs Maynards Green is an inclusive school. The school has clear policies and procedures for identifying and supporting children with special educational needs. In this way, most special educational needs can be met in the ordinary classroom environment and do not require any extra help or special provision to be put in place. Extra provision can be made, however, when a child’s special educational needs are recognised as being so difficult that they cannot be met without additional help and/or support. A few children will have their needs set out in an Education, Health and Care Plan drawn up by the Local Authority. The school will seek to use the full range of professional agencies available in appropriate circumstances. All classrooms are wheel chair accessible and there are toilet facilities for children and adults with disabilities.

Pupil Premium The Pupil Premium is an additional amount of money given to schools each year to provide support for those children in receipt of Free School Meals (FSM). The amount each school receives will vary each year according to the number of children on roll who meet the above criteria. Take a look at our school website to find out more.

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Homework Children are encouraged to extend their learning experiences into their homes. Parents can help their children at home by reading with them, by discussing school work and by helping with basic skills such as spelling, handwriting, handling money, telling the time and learning tables.

The school encourages children to bring to school items of interest to extend learning. In addition, the school regularly asks children to complete specific tasks at home. At the start of each term, children are given a list of activities that can be undertaken at home, either with parents or on their own. Spellings to be learned are provided for children and regular, weekly homework tasks will be set for children in all year groups.

Reporting Arrangements Parents receive a written report on their child’s progress and attainment at the end of each school year. This report comments on attainment, progress, attendance and on all curriculum areas studied.

In addition to these annual written reports, parents receive information throughout the school year on their child’s achievements, as well as information on other aspects of their schooling, through open days, parent teacher consultation evenings and/or through other formal/informal meetings with class teachers or the head teacher.

After School Clubs Access to a variety of after school club activities is available to children. Examples include football, rounders, stoolball, athletics, karate, netball, art, drumming, sewing, drama, gardening, chess, science, fun maths, gymnastics and tag rugby. Club activities are organised on a termly basis and parents are informed of those on offer and the criteria for joining them at the beginning of Terms 1, 3 & 5.

School Organisation Class groups The school is organised into 7 teaching groups. These are single year groups ranging from Reception to Year 6.

Staffing

A detailed list of current staffing is located in Appendix 3.

School session times Morning: 9.00am to 12:00 noon Afternoon: 1:00pm to 3:20pm Reception children attending part-time finish at 12:00 noon.

Break-times

There is a 15 minute mid-morning break for all children and, for children in Key Stage 1, a 15 minute break in the afternoon. As part of the school’s Healthy Eating Policy, children are encouraged to bring into school a piece of fruit/raw vegetable which may be eaten at morning break-time. Alternatively, older children may purchase a piece of fruit from the school catering staff. Also, as part of the school’s Healthy Eating Policy, children are encouraged to bring into school each day a clearly named bottle of water (sports top only, please!) for drinking in their classrooms throughout the day.

Lunch-times Hot school meals are prepared and cooked on the premises. Special diets can be catered for. Menus are sent home at regular intervals and copies are always available from the school office. Parents may decide on a daily basis whether or not they wish their child to have a school lunch. Payment for school lunches is through a system called ‘Parent Pay’. Parents who may consider that their children are entitled to free school meals can obtain further information and the necessary claim forms from the school office. Under the present Government, all children in KS1 (Reception Class and Yr 1 and Yr 2 classes) are entitled to a Universal Free School Meal.

We had a lovely Fairy Tale Day

in Yr 1!

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Parents may choose to send their children to school with a packed lunch. When doing so, parents are asked to provide a balanced diet and avoid the inclusion of sweets, chocolates and fizzy drinks. Glass containers should also be avoided. Finally, as some children at the school are allergic to nuts and nut based products, parents are asked to kindly refrain from including such items in packed lunches. The playground is supervised by staff at the two break-times and at lunchtimes.

Dropping-off and picking-up Children should arrive at school between 8:45 and 8:55am. The school cannot accept responsibility for children who arrive at school any earlier. There is a member of staff available for supervision on the school playground from 8.45am each day. We do request that parents arrange their own supervision of their children should they arrive on the school premises before 8.45am. When children arrive at school they simply make their way to their classrooms.

Children should be collected from school promptly at 3.20pm each day. Parents are asked to contact the school if they think they are going to arrive late to pick up their child or if somebody else will be arriving to pick up their child.

There is a member of staff available for supervision on the school playground each day from 3.20 to 3.30 pm. Any child not collected by 3.30 pm will be taken to the school office to await collection. For these reasons it is important for the school to hold up-to-date parent contact/emergency telephone numbers.

At dropping-off and picking-up times, the gates to the front playground and the Cuckoo Trail gate may be used to access the school site. Once the school is in session, these gates will be locked and will remain locked until picking-up time. Should parents wish to access the school during the school day, they are asked to do so via the main pedestrian entrance and make their way the Main Entrance and the School Office. Parents are asked not to use the school drive to the staff/visitors car park at the front of the school to drop-off or pick-up their children.

Attendance and Punctuality Attending School Responsibility for a child’s attendance at school and for contacting the school promptly if a child cannot attend lies with parents. Registration is at 9.00am each day, by which time children should be in their classrooms. Children arriving after 9.00am and before the close of registers at 9.15am will be marked as being ‘Late’. On such occasions, parents are requested to report to the School Office. Children arriving after 9.30 am will be registered as having taken an unauthorised absence.

Absence due to illness If your child is too ill to attend school, please contact the school as early as possible as and no later than 9.30am. In all cases of absence, we endeavour to contact parents if we have not heard from them by 10.00 am. A short note to the class teacher on a child’s return enables the register to be completed. All unexplained absences are treated as unauthorised absences.

Medical appointments Should your child need to leave school during the day for a medical appointment, or for any other reason, please let the school know in advance. On these occasions the school should be informed in writing or Medical Appointment Cards should be provided. If a child needs to be taken from school during school time, parents are asked to collect their child from the school office. Children will not be allowed to leave the school unaccompanied during school hours.

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Holidays during term time Parents are asked not to request leave of absence for holidays during term time. Holiday requests received are not authorised unless the circumstances are ‘exceptional’. If parents take a term time holiday that has not been authorised by the Headteacher, a Penalty Notice and fine will be issued by East Sussex County Council. Holiday forms are available from the school office but, if parents are unsure as to what they should do or whether their request falls into the category of ‘exceptional’ it is best for them to talk to the Headteacher before completing a form. Completed forms should be returned as soon as possible and no later than fourteen days before the requested period of leave. Parents will be contacted in relation to all absences reaching 10%.

Attendance for 2014/2015 During the school year 2014/2015 (up to July 2015) attendance was as follows:

Overall attendance rate: 96.3%

Authorised Absence: 3.0% Unauthorised Absence: 0.7%

Dress Code Winter • Green school sweatshirt or cardigan (with logo)

• School white polo shirt (with logo)

• Long grey trousers or grey skirt/pinafore

• Grey tights, grey short socks or white knee length socks

• Plain black shoes (no high heels or trainers). If children wear boots they need to bring school shoes to wear in the building

• Warm coat and/or school fleece

• Hair accessories eg. scrunches, bands, ribbons, clips that are in keeping with the school colours

Summer • Green school sweatshirt or cardigan (with logo)

• School white polo shirt (with logo)

• Long/short grey trousers or grey skirt/pinafore

• Dark green gingham school dress

• Short grey socks or white knee or ankle length socks

• Plain black shoes or black/white sandals (no heels or ‘backless’ shoes)

• School baseball cap or gingham sun hat

PE • Maynards Green light green T-shirt with logo

• Black shorts

• White short socks

• Plimsolls for KS1 and KS2

• Trainers (for KS2 only)

• Dark coloured tracksuit (for KS2 only)

• Maynards Green PE Bag

Swimming • Dark coloured one piece swimsuit for girls

• Dark coloured swimming trunks/shorts for boys

• Swimming hat for all

Jewellery • One ear-ring per ear is permitted (plain studs or sleepers only). Children must not wear rings, necklaces or bracelets. If ‘Medic Alert’ items are essential, parents are asked to contact the headteacher. Sensible watches can be worn.

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All jewellery is removed or covered during PE lessons. The wearing of nail polish is not encouraged. All items of clothing and school items including PE bags, lunch boxes, snack boxes etc need to be clearly named please. All children require a Maynards Green School Book Bag!

Child Health, Safety and Welfare Collecting your child during the school day Should you need to collect your child from school during the school day, please let us know in advance and report to the school office in the first instance. No child will be allowed out of school during school hours unless accompanied by an adult.

Parental contact details It is important that the school is kept informed of up-to-date parent contact details and emergency contact information. If there are changes during the school year, parents are requested to specify the changes in writing to the school office.

First Aid If your child is taken ill during the school day, or has a minor accident, he/she will be treated in the school in accordance with the First Aid Regulations set out by the Local Education Authority. Children sustaining any ‘head bump’ will have a sticker placed on their jumper and a note sent home in the Book Bag to inform parents. In the event of a more serious accident or illness at school, parents will be informed as soon as possible.

Medication No child is allowed to bring tablets or medicine into school unless they are accompanied by written authorisation permitting the First Aider to administer such medication. Please note that staff will not undertake invasive procedures or give injections. All medication should arrive at school in its original packaging. It needs to be named and the quantity and time of dosage should be clearly indicated. Any medication requiring refrigeration should be in a container with a child proof cap.

Medication may be kept in school unless it is needed at home in the evenings or at weekends. Parents are asked to collect all medication to take home at the end of each term.

Child Protection & Safeguarding At Maynards Green School, the rights, safety and welfare of children are paramount. This means that we might sometimes have to take action which may be of concern to some parents. In such cases, we will explain our professional responsibilities and we will give every reassurance as to our motives, but we always stress that children’s needs and welfare come first.

Travelling to school Wherever possible, children and their families are encouraged to walk or cycle to school. Safe storage is available for bicycles and cycle helmets. Where the use of a car is considered the only option, parents are encouraged to consider car sharing arrangements wherever possible.

Safe Parking Parents driving their children to and from school are asked to take great care when parking. Car parking space is restricted and, in the interests of safety, parents are asked not to park where they will cause an obstruction to other traffic or to pedestrians. Parents are particularly asked to keep neighbouring driveways and entrances clear and not to park on both sides of School Lane. It is both illegal and dangerous to park on the zig-zag yellow lines outside the school.

Valuables and Lost property Children are not encouraged to bring valuable items to school unless they are part of a project or are intended to be shown to the class. Teachers may look after valuable items if requested to do so, but neither the school nor the County Council will accept responsibility for personal possessions in school. Children are expected to be responsible for their

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own property. However, things do go missing from time to time. It is important that all articles of clothing are clearly marked with the owner's name as this makes it very much easier for the lost item to be returned to its owner. There is a ‘Lost Property’ basket in the main entrance. Unclaimed lost property is disposed of at the end of each term.

Child care provision: Breakfast Club & After-school care The school has a Breakfast Club which runs from 7.30 to 8.45am each day. With effect from September 2016 it is hoped that some form of after-school child care is in place. However, parents may wish to know of a local child care provider which transports children to and from the school on a daily basis. It is also able to provide a safe and caring environment for children whose parents are unable to be with their children at the beginning or end of the school day. The child care provider should be contacted directly for further information. The details are:- Schools Out (Hellingly) 01323 848490

Promoting acceptable behaviour Pastoral care is a real strength of the school and this is reflected not only in the way adults relate to children, but also in the way children relate to, and care for, each other. At Maynards Green School, we believe that promoting good behaviour and discipline in pupils is most effective when it is a partnership between home and school. We believe that parental influence is critical in shaping pupils’ attitudes and behaviour. It is important, therefore, for parents and teachers to work together to maintain good behaviour and discipline throughout the school.

There are plenty of opportunities for children to receive awards. Children who achieve a 'personal best' in work or behaviour will be rewarded. Their names will be entered in the ‘Gold Book’ and each will receive a special certificate at an assembly to which their parents are invited. There is also a Merit Award scheme for encouraging children to work and behave well in class and opportunities to gain certificates for effort, achievement and progress.

Bullying at Maynards Green School is not acceptable and the school adopts a zero tolerance approach to such behaviour. The school’s Anti-Bullying Policy identifies clear procedures for managing any incidents of bullying behaviour.

Ofsted 2013 Ofsted deems Maynards Green a very good school! Headlines from our most recent Inspection are:-

• Pupils make good progress, achieve well and reach standards above national averages in English and Mathematics by the end of Year 6.

• Arrangements for helping Reception children settle in are very well thought out so they begin to make progress quickly.

• Pupils develop a love of reading and the skills to read unfamiliar words with confidence.

• Teachers have high expectations, especially of the standard of grammar and range of vocabulary pupils’ use. Consequently, pupils’ grasp of the English language is sophisticated for their age.

• The school provides a rich curriculum ….. it has been well designed to ensure pupils have opportunities to practice key communication, language and mathematical skills across a range of subjects.

• Pupils behaviour is managed consistently well. Pupils are polite and courteous. They feel safe at school and behave well around the building and in lessons. Playtimes are harmonious and fun.

• Pupils treat each other and adults with equal respect……..Pupils say that bullying is rare and that it is dealt with well by adults.

• Leaders have a good understanding of the school’s strengths and plan well.

• Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs achieve well because their needs are carefully planned for by teachers. Plans are expertly delivered by skilled teaching assistants.

• Pupils from different groups achieve equally well because the school is committed to ensuring everyone has

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equal opportunities to achieve success.

• The school has put in place effective measures to ensure that pupils for whom it receives pupil premium funding have their academic and personal needs well met.

The full Ofsted Report can be found on the school’s Learning Platfrom/Website.

Working in Partnership Working with parents We consider that good communication between school and home is essential. Parents are kept informed about school activities via regular letters, newsletters, notices about special events and the school’s Learning Platform/Website. Parents are contacted should there be any concern or problem that affects their child’s work or behaviour and also if there are any special circumstances worthy of praise and celebration. In the same way, it is important for parents to share with us any praiseworthy efforts or achievements as well as any issues or concerns.In conjunction with parents, a Home-School Agreement has been developed that outlines a positive and agreed way in which school and home can work together. We hope that parents will sign this Agreement when their children start school.

Working with local schools Schools in the Heathfield area work together to enhance the learning opportunities for their children and young people. This is achieved via the Heathfield Area Schools Partnership (HASP). The schools involved recognise the importance of working together to build a secure framework in which children and young people are encouraged to respond positively and confidently to appropriate educational challenges and experiences.

Working with the community

The school embraces the view that Maynards Green School is an integral part of the local community. From this standpoint, it seeks to reach out to the local community through its participation in local events such as village fairs and fetes. The school promotes and publicises success via regular items in the Horam and Vines Cross Village Diary. In addition, the school wishes members of the community to share in its joy of, and enthusiasm for, learning. The school regularly invites members of the local community to share its important events and celebrations. With parental support, involvement and encouragement, the school will continue to find new and dynamic ways of expressing its pivotal role in Horam and surrounding villages.

The Friends of Maynards Green The Friends of Maynards Green organise many social and fund raising events. These include Christmas and Summer fairs, quiz nights, discos and many other activities throughout the year. Money raised supports the school in a variety of ways. Thanks to their efforts over the years, there have been many improvements to the school’s resources, including classroom equipment, the outside environment and the school swimming pool. Every year a letter is circulated to all parents asking if they would like to become a ‘Friend’.

Admission to Maynards Green

The County Council makes arrangements for the admission of children to Maynards Green Community Primary School at age 4. A detailed description of these arrangements is contained in the booklet ‘Applying for a school for your child’. Free copies of this booklet are available online and may also be obtained from: School Admissions Section, Education Department, County Hall, Lewes, BN7 1SG (Telephone: 01273 481000)

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If there are insufficient places available at the school to meet demand, places will be allocated to children according to the following list of priorities laid down by East Sussex Children’s Services:

1) Looked after children and children who were looked after, but ceased to be so because they were adopted (or subject to residence orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following being looked after.

2) Children with an exceptional medical or social need for whom attendance at any other school would be inappropriate.(Parents must submit supporting evidence, such as a letter from a doctor or a social worker, which clearly demonstrate that the needs of the child can only be met by attending a particular school).

3) Children who will have a brother or sister at the school at the time of admission. (Children are ‘siblings’ if they are full, adoptive or foster brother or sister living in the same household).

4) Children living within a pre-defined community area. 5) Children living outside the pre-defined area.

Tiebreaker: If there are more children who qualify under an oversubscribed criterion than places available, place allocation will be determined by prioritising applications within that criterion, on the basis of the shortest route from home to school using surfaced, passable routes.

The following information reflects the outcome of the admission arrangements at 4+ in September 2015.

Published Admission Number 2015/2016: 30 Number of first preferences received by the initial closing date: 32 The allocation of places (September 2015): 30

School Charges

The school follows the guidelines laid down by East Sussex County Council. Charges may be made by the school to cover the cost of each of the following:

• Music tuition that is not provided as part of the National Curriculum

• Activities which take place outside school hours and which are not part of the National Curriculum

• Materials used in school for making items which the child then wishes to take home

• Badges and certificates gained by children for specific activities

• Accommodation costs for residential trips.

The School Governing Body recognises the valuable contribution that educational visits, residential trips, visiting musicians and theatre groups can make to the education of children. To meet the costs involved, parents are notified of the activity and are invited to make an appropriate contribution. Payment is not obligatory, but parents should know that the planned activity might not take place if there is not sufficient financial support.

Complaints

As required by Section 2 of the Education Reform Act, the Local Authority has a complaints procedure a copy of which is available from the School Office. In the first instance, all complaints should be addressed to the Head Teacher. Matters which cannot be resolved by the Headteacher will be dealt with by the Governing Body and there is an appeals procedure for parents to follow should the issue remain unresolved.

Term Dates for the 2016/17 School Year

T e r m 1 5th September – 21st October 2016

T e r m 2 31st October – 21st December 2015

T e r m 3 3rd January - 10th February 2017

T e r m 4 20th February – 31st March 2017

T e r m 5 18th April – 26th May 2017

T e r m 6 5th June - 21st July 2017

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Governor Type of Governor Term of office Mr L Parkyn LA 2015 - 2019 Mrs T Granea Co-opted 2015 - 2019 Mr Hooper Parent Governor 2015 - 2019 Mr K Robertson Co-opted 2015 - 2019 Mrs H Marsden Co-opted 2015 – 2019 Mrs M Naylor Clements Staff 2015 - 2019 Mr Andrew Scanlon Parent Governor 2015 - 2019 Mr Phil Williams Co-opted 2015 - 2019 Mrs V Poole Head Teacher Mrs H Stace Clerk We currently have one vacancy on the Governing Body The Governors meet termly to discuss a variety of topics relating to the school. Governors serve on various committees e.g. Finance, Personnel and Buildings, Health and Safety etc. They have to keep up to date with all the changes in education and ensure that the school meets all its legal requirements. To enable them to do this Governors regularly attend training sessions organised by East Sussex Local Authority. Governors visit the School regularly and take an interest in the children, staff, the curriculum and the general life of the school. Reports of these visits are presented at Governing Body Meetings.

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Appendix 2

Assessment and Test Results for KS1 and KS2 2015

NB. The school results are in bold and the national results are shown in italics. National results are shown for 2014. The school consistently performs above Local and National averages at KS1 (aged 7) and at KS2 (aged 11).

Key Stage 1 (Year 2 aged 7 years) 2015 % of pupils

achieving Level 2+ % of pupils

achieving Level 3+

Subjects School 2014 Nat. School 2014 Nat.

Maths

100%

93%

50%

24%

Reading

100%

89%

57%

30%

Writing

100%

85%

37%

16%

Number of Yr 2 children in the cohort = 30. Expected Level at the end of Yr 2 is Level 2. Level 3 is above national expectations.

Key Stage 2 (Year 6 aged 11 years) 2015 % of pupils achieving Level 4+ % of pupils achieving Level 5+ % of pupils achieving Level 6

Subjects School 2014 National School 2014 National School 2014 National

Maths 100% 86% 57% 42% 15% 9%

Reading 96% 88% 77% 49% 0% 0%

Writing 93% No National available 69% No National available 8% No National available

English 93% 86% 69% 39% 0% 2%

Spelling Punctuation &

Grammar

93% 77% 77% 49% 4% 4%

Number of Yr 6 children in the cohort = 28. Expected Level at the end of Yr 6 is Level 4. Level 5+ is above national expectations. Level 6 is well above national expectations

The percentage of Yr 6 children achieving Level 4 and above in English and Maths in 2015 was 93%

The percentage of Yr 6 pupils who made expected progress between Yr 2 (age 7 yrs) and Yr 6 (age 11 yrs) was 97%. These are the most recent results at the time of printing this Prospectus.

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Head Teacher Mrs Verity Poole Deputy Headteacher Mrs Marianne Naylor Clements

Teachers Mrs Rowena Pillar Yr R Miss Colette Lacey Yr 6 Mr Mark Washington Yr 2 Mrs Sue Hawkins Yr 1 Mrs Liz Miller Yr 1

Mrs Marianne Naylor-Clements Yr 3 Mr Phil Stoner Yr 4 (Senior Leader) Miss Anna Tucker Yr 5 (Senior Leader) Special Needs Co-ordinator Miss Tessa Schooling School Administrator Mrs Helen Stace Clerical Assistant Mrs Diane Jones Mrs Marion Heaton

Teaching Assistants Mrs Natasha Wells Mrs Julie Avis Ms Julia Box Mrs Polly Rowe Mrs Mary Cushing Mrs Gillian Delves Mrs Linda Pursglove Miss Jenny Evison Mrs Emelye Snowdon Mrs Lesley Carvell Mrs Jessica Gadsden Mrs Beverley Winterton Mrs Natalie Evans Mrs Rebekah Cochran

Site Manager Mr Malcolm Whibley

Cook Supervisor Mrs Janis Avard

Midday Supervisors Mrs Carole Smith Mrs Emelye Snowdon Mrs Julie Avis

Mrs Natalie Evans Mrs Natasha Wells

Miss Julia Box Mrs Jessica Gadsden Mrs Joanne Coxhead Mrs Tracey Cook

School Cleaner Mrs Venus Burgess

Director of Children’s Services P.O. Box 4, County Hall, St. Anne's Crescent, Lewes, East Sussex