WESTWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL

(An Active Learning Trust School)

SCHOOL PROSPECTUS

2017-2018

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Dear Parents and Families, Welcome to Westwood Primary School. We would like to share with you the way our school works. The school has a clear vision and determination for continuous school improvement in

order to ensure all children are in receipt of high quality teaching and learning. Our priority is delivering good and outstanding learning opportunities so children reach at least national attainment levels and more than expected progress during their time at our school. We are a family orientated, caring school with high aspiration. Westwood Primary provides a

safe, nurturing, stimulating environment and we look forward to working with families. Our children mostly live in the local community but we also attract families from further away. We value the support of the school community which includes children, parents, staff, governors as well as local organisations and businesses in the Lowestoft area

The school only employs good and outstanding teachers and teaching assistants to ensure children have access to high quality learning and achieve their full potential. The team is supported by other members of the school community who fully engage with the ethos and vision of the school.

Welcome to our school! Do not hesitate to speak with us further; we look forward to sharing with you these early years of your child’s learning journey.

Best wishes

Mrs Rae Aldous Mrs Jackie Cutchey

(Headteacher) (Chair of Governors)

Our Contact Details

Westwood Primary School Westwood Avenue

Lowestoft Suffolk,

NR33 9RR Tel: (01502) 565673

Fax: (01502) 508768

Headteacher: Mrs R Aldous

Deputy Headteacher: Miss K Read Chair of Governors: Mrs J Cutchey

Email: admin@westwoodprimary.org

Website: www.westwoodprimary.org

Twitter: @WestwoodPSchool

Facebook: WestwoodPrimary School

If you would like to visit our school, please make an appointment. We would love to show you round.

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Westwood Primary School Governors

Trust Governor Parent Governor Staff Governor Jackie Cutchey (Chair of Governors) Iona Ellyatt Karen Mitchell

Mary Corker Anna Ball Maria Smith

Mike Chaplin Emma Hall (Vice Chair of Governors)

John Hughes

Rae Aldous (Headteacher)

School Staff (as from September 2017)

Headteacher: Mrs R Aldous Deputy Headteachers: Miss K Read Senior Teachers: Mrs L Barnes and Miss L Creed

Class teachers:

Miss W Bugden Mr J Wilkes Miss Creed Miss D Dear Mrs N Daly Mrs LBarnes Miss E Pointin Mrs A Millett Miss H Hindes

Additional Needs & Support Co-ordinator: Mrs R Aldous Site Supervisor/Manager: Mr S Moore

Parent and Pupil Support Advisor: Mrs D Williams HLTA Miss C Gardener Mrs A Barrett

Cover Supervisors Mrs G Meen Mrs H Lark Miss H Power

Teaching Assistants: Miss R Spry, Miss B Tyler, Miss K Goldsmith, Mrs S Eccleston, Miss M Smith, Mrs M Patterson, Mrs R Freeman, Ms K Mitchell, Ms J Green, Mrs K Dorward, Miss L Thompson, Mrs R Egan, Mrs D Goodyear

Senior Administrative Assistant: Mrs M Robinson Administrative Assistant: Mrs S Fairweather & Miss N Brinded Breakfast/After School Club Supervisor: Mrs K Peck and Mrs L Collins

Lunchtime Teaching Assistants: Mrs L Collins, Mrs K Longthorne, Mrs T Ryder, Mrs M Patterson, Mrs K Peck, Mrs L Thompson, Ms K Mitchell, Ms J Green, Miss M Smith, Mrs K Dorward, Cleaners: Mrs L Collins, Miss L Thompson, Mrs T Ryder

Kitchen Supervisor Employed by CCS: Mrs D Bellward Kitchen Assistants Employed by CCS: Mrs A Rushmere & Ms A Trett

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School Aims and Ethos Westwood Primary School is a happy, family orientated, child focused place of excellence, where everyone can recognise and achieve their full potential in all areas of their development.

Everyone at the school works towards these three core values:

Be kind to everyone Do our best at work and play

Take care of our school

Westwood Primary School is place of learning, where everyone is successful.

A place that fosters relationships, where everyone is respected.

A place of acceptance, where everyone is valued. A place of belonging, where everyone is welcomed, and safe

Our place of learning is:

Proactive in making sure that every child achieves their full potential in all areas of their learning.

Ambitious for each one of our children Dynamic in its approach – everyone should enjoy their learning Stimulating – a place where learning LOOKS exciting!

Our teaching will be:

High quality, leading to successful learning Tailored to the needs of our children Fun, purposeful and challenging

Designed to raise standards and ensure good progress in every class Proactive in building confidence in each child, and equipping him/her with skills for

lifelong learning Reflective – we will constantly strive to find better ways to do things.

Our school community will be Inclusive – everyone (children, staff, parents, governors) is important Caring – we will make time for people, and they will feel safe to express ideas and take

risks Respectful – everyone’s needs, talents and viewpoints will be considered Enabling – everyone deserves the best possible conditions to learn and to teach

Outward-looking – we will work in partnership with other schools and groups, to strengthen our own

Aware of everyone’s need to be and feel safe. Together we endeavor to develop the following skills:

Reflectiveness Relationships Resilience Resourcefulness Risk Taking

Westwood Primary School uses our vision to judge everything that we do, and we will make our values clear in all aspects of our work.

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Daily Organisation We are a one form entry school (30

children per class) and children are put into classes with other children in the same academic year. Classes are of mixed ability and the teachers plan their lessons to cover the needs of all the children.

The school has three areas, which work closely together. Early Years Foundation Stage, for our Nursery and Reception classes, aged 2½-5

Key Stage 1 is for Years 1 and 2, children aged 5-7. Key Stage 2 is for Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 children aged 7-11. We welcome parents into school in a variety of ways, sharing books with children, playing games, helping with gardening or craft activities and special events. Parents may visit the school at any time and we operate an

open door policy.

Nursery We have a school morning Nursery which currently has 26 places for children aged 3 years and over at any stage of their personal development. We also have an afternoon Nursery for children aged 2½ years to 3 years.

The Nursery is staffed by a Nursery Teacher, EYFS practitioners and Teaching Assistant. The majority of our Nursery children transfer to our Main School. However, being in the Nursery does not guarantee a school place and an application to the school is made separately. Staff can provide details. Please ask for a copy of our Nursery

Brochure for further details.

Full Time School Full time school begins in the Reception Class during the academic year in which they will turn 5 years old. Your child will then progress into Year 1 eventually leaving us at the end of Year 6.

By law your child has to start full-time education the term after their fifth birthday. At Westwood Primary, we encourage children to begin Reception in the September of the academic year they become five We welcome all new children and families to our school and before your child starts school you will be invited to visit, to meet the Headteacher and

to meet your child’s class teacher.

Admissions

Westwood Primary School has its own Admission Policy. Suffolk LA are responsible for managing Reception intake admissions. Westwood Primary School manages any admission which is not for the Reception September

intake. Full details of the Admissions policy and procedures are set out in the School Admissions section on the school website. Our published admission number is up

to 30 children for each year group. You can find information on the Suffolk County Council website including the admission guidance. If you wish to admit your child to school please contact the school office. If you wish to admit your child to our Nursery please contact the school office

01502 565673.

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Session Times

School 8.30 – 12.00 1.00pm – 3.15pm Reception Class 8.45 am – 12.00pm 1.00pm – 3.15pm Nursery Class AM= 8.45am – 11.45am PM= 12.30pm – 3.30pm

There is staff on duty on the playground from 8.30am.

Registration Children are encouraged to come into the classroom from 8.30am (Reception and

Nursery = 8.45am). At this time Early Work will be set for children to complete. This will look different in depending on the age of the children.

Parents/Carers are encouraged to come into school with their children from 8.30am. Registration begins at 8.45am.

Children arriving late will need to enter through the main entrance at the front of the school. All external doors and playground gates are locked during school

hours.

Your Contact Details The school may contact Parents / Carers regarding absences, school trips.

Fundraising events, incidents or any concerns the school has about a child. This

may be done by a text, phone call or letter so it is important that the school is

informed of any change in contact details for a child immediately. We also post news of school events and activities on our Facebook Page and on Twitter.

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Arrivals and Departures. In the interest of safety, children enter and leave by the gate by the bike shed, the gate

at the rear of the school (Belaugh Avenue) and the Nursery gate. Vehicular access is via the main gates on Westwood Avenue. Both Westwood Avenue and Belaugh Avenue are very busy at the start and end of the school days. We ask you to park cars sensibly avoiding the zigzag lines and avoiding parking on the curb. We ask parents to avoid the school car park at the beginning and end of the school days unless access has been agreed in advance or for an emergency. The site manager monitors the car park at the beginning and end of the school day.

Safeguarding at Westwood Primary School Safeguarding children and adults in our

school is our top priority. It is important that all staff, volunteers, Governors and our community work together on this. For this reason all school staff, regular volunteers, Governors and visiting staff such as coaches all have to possess

valid enhanced DBS check. We are committed to following Suffolk and National guidance and laws; therefore we have a clear policy (copy available from the School Office), procedures and regularly undertake training. We are committed to working closely with other agencies and professionals i.e. School Nurse and Police.

Pupil and Parent Support Advisor. Mrs Dawn Williams is our Pupil and Parent Support Advisor and is available to speak to parents, carers and families on a daily basis. She is very experienced and can provide advice on a range of different parent and family matters. If you need any help, advice or just a

listening ear, please contact her through the school office.

Meeting with Teachers We have an open door policy. Parents are always welcome to come into school and speak to the teachers. Often at the beginning or end of the school day / nursery session there is an opportunity for a brief informal chat with staff as you collect your child. Teachers are happy to make appointments for more formal chats.

The Headteacher is usually available to speak with parents. At busy times, you may be asked to make an appointment.

Parents in School We like to make you, as a parent, feel welcome in the school and to be involved with your child’s education. We provide opportunities throughout the school year for parents to come into school and work with their children or observe learning experiences. We keep in touch with parents through a termly

newsletter which outlines many of the events taking place in school. We also keep in touch via our texting service, Twitter, Facebook and our school website

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Term Dates-2017/2018

Autumn Thursday 31st August 2017 - Staff Training Day

Friday 1st September 2017- Staff Training Day

Monday 4th September 2017 - Friday 15th December - children in school

Half term - 23rd October 2017 - 27th October 2017

Spring Wednesday 3rd January 2018 - Thursday 29th March

2018 - children in school **Training Day To Be Confirmed

Half term - 12th February 2018 - 16th February 2018

Summer Monday 16th April- Friday July 20th 2018 - children in school

**Training Day To Be Confirmed Half term - 28th May 2018 - 1st June 2018

Attendance and Absence We need to be notified of any absences from school on the first day of absence. We have a 24-hour answering service. For safety of children we will text or phone families in the morning to check their whereabouts, if we have no information. Westwood Primary follows national guidelines for managing attendance. Regular absence from school will be monitored by the school and you will be contacted if your child’s attendance is an issue. Regular illness may be checked with your child’s doctor. National guidelines for holiday absence are followed. There is now strict criteria and holidays will all be recorded as unauthorised.

We also ask that routine medical/dental appointments take place out of school time. We celebrate good attendance and punctuality weekly. Classes with good attendance can earn a breakfast with the teachers. Children with 96%+ attendance receive certificates at special assemblies to which parents and families are invited. Most of the children achieve a good level of attendance and arrive at school on time. Last year our absences were recorded as follows:

Percentage of pupils absent for a session (mornings and afternoons are counted separately) whose absence was authorised was: 3.5% Percentage of pupils absent for a session whose absence was unauthorised was 1.2 %

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School Uniform (Please also see Westwood Primary School Uniform Policy.) All items marked * are available to purchase through school. All other items are readily available from high street stores or their internet shopping websites. Boys

Black Tailored Trousers/Shorts

White Polo Shirt

* School Jumper with School Logo

Black Shoes (no boots or trainers)

* School Book Bag

Girls

Black Tailored

Trousers/Skirt/Dress

Purple Summer Checked Dress

White Polo Shirt

*School Jumper with School

Logo or School Cardigan with School Logo

Black tights or white socks

Black Shoes (no boots or

trainers)

PE Kit (boys and girls) White T Shirt

Black Shorts White Sock

Plimsoles/Trainers Black Jogging Bottoms

(optional) Black Sweatshirt

(optional) School PE bag

Lost Property We do not maintain a lost property container so it is very important that all items

of clothing, shoes, bags, pencil cases, PE bags and any other items brought into

school for activities are named. If lost then we can return them to you.

Wearing of Jewellery Jewellery should not be worn for school. Older children may wear a watch.

Children with pierced ears may wear one stud earring in each ear. It is school policy that all jewellery are removed for PE and swimming. In the case of earrings, these must be removed or covered with a plaster.

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Lunch Arrangements School dinner is available at the cost of £2.30 a day. There is a facility to pay online via Parent Pay, this is our preferred method of payment. However we can take dinner money daily or you can pay upfront

for the whole week. All money must be in a named purse or envelope. If your child is absent from school the money will be credited so there is less to pay the following week. Free meals are available to those children who are eligible. If you think you are eligible details can be requested at the school office. It is important that you apply even if children have free dinners occasionally, as it will help increase our school funding.

All children in Reception, Year 1 or Year 2 are entitled to receive a free school meal every day. It is a government incentive and is being paid for nationally. Your child does not have to have a school meal. You may send your child with a packed lunch or take them home for dinner. Or you may choose for your child to have a school meal some days and a packed lunch others.

This is new! Previously you could only claim for a free school meal if you met certain criteria but now all children, in the named classes, can have a free meal regardless of whether or not parents meet the criteria. For children in Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6, parents need to apply in the normal way for free school meals. BUT…

For children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 if you are eligible for free school meals and meet the previous criteria you still need to complete a form!! WHY DO I STILL NEED TO FILL IN A FORM? There have been changes to the ways in which schools are funded. We receive additional funding

at the school which is targeted at the children who are entitled to a free school meal, whichever year group they are in. The more children registered for free school meals, the more money we receive to spend on them. So…. We still need all parents in all year groups to register children for free school meals if you meet the criteria.

If you think you are eligible or are just unsure whether you may be, please enquire at the school office as a matter of urgency. Your child does not have to have a free school meal every day, but if you are entitled to one,

then the school will receive extra money. If you are not registered, we will miss out on the money. Please mention this to friends and family so we can ensure Westwood Primary School receives the money we are entitled to.

Advice of eligibility for Free School Meals = 01473260989. Children who have packed lunches sit with those having school meals. Assistants supervise children at lunchtime. There is also a senior member of staff on duty over the lunch period. Packed lunch boxes need to be named. We encourage children to eat a varied and balanced

lunch. Fizzy drinks and drinks like ‘coke’ are not allowed for packed lunches. Please do not send sweets in packed lunch.

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Administration of Medicine The Governing Body has approved an Administration of Medicine Policy. If

your child is ill, then the best place for them is at home. Medicines will only be administered during school time on special occasions and with written. If your child has asthma, diabetes, ADHD or any long-term condition or illness, then arrangements will be made for their care including any prescribed medication to be given.

Illness at School If your child is ill during the school day, you will be contacted. We ask

parents to keep contact telephone numbers up to date in case of the need to call in an emergency. “Red Letters” are given out if a child gets a minor knock to the head at school. This is just to inform you about it. In the event of a more serious injury we will contact you and incident forms have to be completed.

School Health Service Children have a health assessment during their first year in full-time education (Reception) and again in Year 6. The local area has a team of school nurses available to support children and families.

Water We believe that children should be able to drink at any time during the day. We encourage children to bring a water bottle to school each day. Children are

able to refill bottles as required. Water is also on the tables at lunchtime. Water bottles can be purchased from

school office.

Snack at morning play We are pleased to advise you that we take part in the free fruit for schools initiative provided by the Government. This is available every day to Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Other year groups may bring a fruit snack from home.

Asthma & Allergies At Westwood Primary specific staff has received training and follow Suffolk Policy. If your child suffers from asthma, it is our policy to store inhalers securely in their classroom. Your child has access to his her inhaler whenever necessary. Likewise of your child has Diabetic of Epi-pen medication it is looked after

accordingly. For some children a School Health Care Plan is written with the support of the school nurse or the

specialist nurses from the local NHS services.

Breakfast Club/After School Club As part of our extended schools services we run a successful breakfast club, during

term time. Monday-Friday 8.00am-8.30am The club is £1.50 per day. (Limited spaces) We also have an afterschool club that is directed at working parents/carers. Monday-Thursday 3.15pm–4.15pm. The club is £1.00 per day.

(Limited spaces)

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Positive Behaviour Our positive behaviour policy has been developed by staff, children, parents and governors. It aims to provide a consistent set of rules for positive behaviour and sets

out a fair range of rewards and sanctions. A detailed policy is available by request at the school office and is on the school website. A clear anti-bullying policy is also outlined in this document. We have school rules which are:

1. Be kind to everyone 2. Do your best at work and play 3. Take care of our school

We believe that all children have the right to learn, and teachers have the right to teach in a calm and orderly classroom. We believe all children have a right to feel safe in school. We also ask the children to make class agreements each year. We

reward our children’s’ achievements in a weekly assembly. There are also clear consequences for poor behaviour. We promote “The Westwood Way”. This includes the consistent use of brilliant manners, being a role model for others and keeping to the school rules. We expect children to be polite and respectful to all members of our community at all times.

Home School Agreement Our Home/School agreement will be

given to you when your child registers at the school. There will be two copies. One copy we ask you as parents to sign to say that you understand and accept the agreement. The other copy is returned to school.

Parent Interview/Reports There are several opportunities for you to

meet with your child’s teacher throughout

the year. Some of these are formal where we invite you to a parent’s interview to discuss your child’s progress and other occasions where we invite you in to have a look at the work your child’s class have done. On two occasions a year you will be given the opportunity to become involved with setting targets for your child to achieve.

All Aboard the Learning Bus We follow the 4 principles from family Action which enable children to: Maximise Learning

Get a Good Night’s Sleep Eat a Good Breakfast Get to School on Time Follow the School Rules

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Parents in School We aim to provide as many

opportunities as possible for families to come into school and get involved

in learning. Parent sessions include,

meet the teacher, family cafes, class assemblies, performances and reading

with children. The children thoroughly enjoy showing off their learning to

parents.

Photography Sometimes the children may be

photographed taking part in activities or on school trips. On admission to

school we send home consent /

permission forms that should be completed to confirm whether or not

you would like your child to be photographed.

Cycling There are bike sheds at school. Bikes

and scooters left in them should be locked. We also ask that you

accompany your child when they ride

their bike to school. It is advised that a helmet should also be worn.

For safety cycles/scooters must not be ridden within the school grounds.

School Clubs There are various after school clubs

that are run and letters about the clubs go out at the beginning of each

school term.

Parents are welcome to find out more information from the main office.

Sporting events We hold an annual sports day to

which we invite parents, carers and

other relatives. The school also takes part in the

Lowestoft Primary Sports Association

tournaments.

School Visits/Special Events During the school year the children may take part in educational visits.

Teachers will write to parents with full details and for parents’ permission. We

strongly believe that visits and

experiences beyond the classroom really enrich and deepen children’s learning.

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The Curriculum The school curriculum is a structure of learning experiences, presented to each child as a balanced programme, which closely matches each child’s stage of development. Staff teach a flexible, investigative creative curriculum which gives real purpose to learning. We ensure that children’s learning is built up from the roots of Early Years and

delivered in as skills based thematic way.

Children in Years 1-6 follow the Westwood Primary School Curriculum which is incorporates much of the National Curriculum. Children study English, Maths, Science, Computing, History, Geography, Physical Education, Music, Art, Design and Technology, Personal, Social and Health Education and Religious Education. However, these subject are generally taught using cross-curricular links where appropriate and also discrete teaching when necessary. Our curriculum has been carefully planned to best meet the needs of the children who attend our school. It is reviewed regularly to ensure it is purposeful, exciting and engaging and children can rehearse, apply and evaluate the skills knowledge and understanding they acquires across a broad range of

subjects. We endeavour to learn from please and create lifelong learners with extended

horizons.

Early Years Foundation Stage Our 2 to 5 year olds work towards the

Early Learning Goals. The children engage in planned activities and child initiated play to build upon knowledge, skills and understanding. The Early Years curriculum is organised around seven areas: The three prime areas are:- Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Physical Development and Communication and Language. The four specific areas are:- Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding of the World and Expressive arts and Design.

A separate document called Welcome to Nursery and Reception’ outlines the curriculum in more detail and is available from the school office.

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English The Curriculum for English is divided

into three areas: Speaking and listening

Reading

Writing

All English teaching is based on the core learning objectives from the National

Curriculum which outlines a detailed and

clear structure for the systematic teaching of reading, writing and spelling.

Speaking and listening skills are developed

through a variety of activities such as

drama, stories, role play, and discussion and within all subjects.

Writing is taught systematically throughout the school beginning with

mark making activities and letter formation and then sentence structure,

grammar and punctuation. Children write

for a real purpose which includes stories, poetry and factual information.

Spelling is based on “Letters and Sounds”

and the Westwood Primary School

Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation document (derived from the National

Curriculum).

Children take part in reading activities

daily. Our aim is to encourage a love of reading and we foster an interest in

books for please and to gain

information.

Mathematics Maths is taught using the National

Curriculum. We cover all aspects of

maths giving particular emphasis to those aspects of number and calculation which

help children to become fully numerate, Children are taught to use and apply

basic skills in the following areas of

Maths: Problem solving

Number

Shape, space and measure

Handling data

Science

Science is embedded within the curriculum topic plan throughout the school. Children

are giving opportunities to experiment, find

out how things work, make careful observations and develop thinking,

questioning and enquiry skills.

We have excellent environmental provision

including extensive grounds, woodlands and an environment area which includes

a pond. These are all used to enhance the

teaching of Science.

Digital Literacy and Computing. The school is well equipped to deliver the

Digital Literacy and Computing curriculum.

We have a central information suite as well as ipads, desktops and laptops in all

classrooms.

Children have regular opportunity to

develop their skills and knowledge through discrete and cross curricular teaching

both computing and Digital Literacy.

The school has an E-Safety Policy in

place and ensures children, staff and parents receive regular updates in related

to internet safety.

Foundation Subjects

Themes including, History, Geography Design and Technology, PE, Art, Music,

RE and PSHE and have been developed

throughout the school. They are delivered as part of our topic curriculum and

provide a creative, investigative and balanced curriculum. In addition we teach

a foreign language to our KS2 children.

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be discussed on a personal basis.

Religious Education and Collective Worship In our school, collective worship and

religious education are non-denominational in character and are in accordance with the requirements of the 1944 Education Act and the Education

Reform Act 1988. Teaching of religious education in this school is within the guidelines of the new Suffolk Agreed Syllabus. Parents may, if they wish, withdraw their children from the arrangements for worship and religious education. If you wish to make such a

request to the Headteacher, please do so in writing, and arrangements for alternative provision will be discussed on a personal basis. Sex Education and Drug Education Sex education is seen as a joint school/parent responsibility. More formal sex education takes place in Year 5 and Year 6. Parents are always consulted before it is taught and we have a sex education policy. Drug education is taught in the context of taking care of oneself, and is delivered through the Science and Personal, Social and Health Education programme Homework Your child will bring homework home and we ask that you help your child with this and encourage them to read

when they do not have any homework to do. Your child’s class teacher will be

able to give you details of the homework given each week. This will be recorded in the Home/School communication book. A Homework leaflet is issued at the start of each school year and is available on request from the school office.

Additional Support During a child’s time in school, they may experience difficulties with their

learning which needs additional support. If your child needs this further support, you will be contacted and with your permission your child will be placed on

the Special Needs Register. This means your child may receive an Individual Education Plan (IEP) and will access additional support. You will be fully involved in the process, and we will ask for your permission if we need to ask another professional for help and

advice. Enrichment Activities Our school is committed to work life balance and all teaching staff has 10% non-teaching time per week for planning, preparation and assessment. During this time the school delivers enrichment afternoons run by support staff. Areas offered include, Art, Design Technology,

Music, and ICT, Environment studies, gardening and Sport. More Able Pupils In the case of gifted, talented and able children, we provide an appropriate challenging programme to meet their needs and if necessary seek advice to ensure all children fulfil their potential.

The school also has a gifted, talented and able register monitored by the staff

member responsible. Through our curriculum we aim to enable pupils to think creatively and critically and to solve problems. We believe the needs of all pupils, including the more able, are best met through an enriched, flexible curriculum, which gives real purpose to learning.

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Pupil Premium In our school, Pupil Premium is used to

improve teaching and learning which has a direct impact on pupil’s progress and improved outcomes for narrowing the gap both in school and nationally. A range of strategies and teaching

initiatives are used which address these principles:

Staff professional development Teaching in small booster groups Learning resources Social and emotional resources.

The governors and senior leaders are monitoring the impact and effectiveness of Pupil Premium Funding using the school tracking system and school self-evaluation tools.

PE Premium PE Premium is used to improve outcomes

for children in PE. PE premium has a direct impact on pupil’s access to high quality PE and school sport and improved outcomes for promoting healthy lifestyles.

PE premium received in 2014 was used in the following ways:

Staff professional development Funding for pre and after school

sport Purchasing resources so new

sports can be taught The governors and senior leaders are monitoring the impact and effectiveness of PE Premium Funding. More information can be found on the school website.

Transition Arrangement We work closely with our local high schools to ensure pupils make a smooth and successful transition to their next phase of education

The majority of our children transfer to Pakefield High School or East Point Academy. Some children also transfer to Sir John Lemon. At the end of the academic year our school operates a transition programme internally whilst Year 6 transfer t their forwarding high school.

Further Information We hope we have included enough information in this prospectus to let you know a

little about our school. There is a lot more to find out about. Please feel welcome to make an appointment to visit our school to find out more.