HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Many of the staff at Holy Trinity are themselves parents and care for the pupils as if they were their own.

Teachers and support staff take excellent care of the pupils. -OFSTED '08

A happy school is what we are and as a consequence friendships which develop have been known to last lifetimes.

The school is like a big family...the pupils take very good care of each other. -OFSTED '08

At Holy Trinity we make no apology for our faith and indeed see it as a formidable strength in promoting good morals and ethics.

The school's values of Christian kindness are acutely evident. -OFSTED '08

Pupils at our school are positively encouraged to play sport regularly, fairly but competitively. And over the years that philosophy has brought medal winners galore in sports right across the spectrum.

The Tricia Mulholland Nursery is modern and purposefully developed. Children who start on the 3rd birthday are thus able to spend the best part of 8 years together in the one school.

Children make good progress in Nursery and Reception. -OFSTED '08

Ensuring your children -our pupils- feel safe at school is an absolute priority. Secure children fare better and prosper better as individuals.

The quality of teaching is good and there is an excellent climate for learning. -OFSTED '08

Children are encouraged to be proud of their school and as such to behave in such a way as to enhance its good name whether in school or outside.

Pupils respect and trust their teachers, factors which are the bedrock of pupils' outstanding personal development -OFSTED '08 

All Holy Trinity pupils are expected to wear their school uniform with a sense of pride.

The Headteacher promotes a clear vision towards raising achievement and standards. -OFSTED '08 

GENERAL ORGANISATION:

No. on Roll: 163

Nursery places available: 30 (Full time equivalent)

The School is organised into a Foundation Department (Nursery & Reception classes) and six other classes, years 1 - 6.

At Holy Trinity we create a safe school where everybody can achieve their potential; it is a happy school where life-long friendships are nurtured.

We will create a safe and happy school where we can achieve our potential while caring for each other in all that we think, do or say so that
we can be more like Jesus.

'In our school we will care for and love one another so that we can always do our best.'

At Holy Trinity, all children are treated as special, equal and as individuals. All aspects of racism are deplored and everyone -parents and pupils alike- are encouraged to report any such matters to members of Staff. All incidents of racism will be taken seriously and dealt with as the most pressing of matters.

TEACHING STAFF

Headteacher: Mr L Mulcahy

Deputy Head: Mr R Berndt

Mrs H Raley-Williams
Mrs D Riley
Mrs M McGivern
Mrs M O'Neill

Mrs K Quinton
Miss L Browett
Mr M Hughes

SCHOOL GOVERNORS

Mr M Fagan

Fr A Unsworth
Mrs S Byrne
Mrs J McGiveron

Supervisory Assistants:

Miss P Thomas
Mrs K Hunter

Site Manager:

Mr I Taylor

Administration Officer:

Miss M Dillon
Administration Assistant:

Mrs D Johnson

Cook:

Ms M Peters

Nursery Nurses:

Miss J Allerston
Mrs K Hort

Learning Mentor:

Mrs J Thompson

Teaching Assistants:

Miss J Vasey
Mrs M Wakefield
Mrs L Mackintosh

Miss L Harris
Mrs A Ronan
Mrs T Patten

Cleaning Staff:

Miss D Crumpton
Miss J Sorfleet
Mrs C Lambert

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Where the number of applications exceeds the number of places available the Governing Body will apply the following over-subscription criteria:

1. Baptised Catholic looked after children.

2. Baptised Catholic children living in the Parish(es) of: Holy Trinity & St Francis of Assisi and St Bernadette's.

Proof of birth date in the form of a Birth Certificate and proof of Baptism in the form of a Baptismal Certificate is required.

3. Baptised Catholic Children who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters, foster brothers and sisters and children who are living at the same address and are part of the same family unit.

4. Baptised Catholic children from other Catholic Parishes.

5. Looked after children who are other than Catholic.

6. Children who are other than Catholic who have a brother or sister at the school at the time of likely admission. This includes full, half or step-brothers and sisters, foster brothers and sisters and children who are living at the same address and are part of the same family unit.

7. Children who are baptised in other Christian denominations. Proof of Baptism in the form of a Baptismal Certificate is required.

8. Children of other faiths. An appropriate Minister of Religion would need to confirm in writing that the applicant is a member of their faith group.

9. Children whose parents express a preference for a place at the school.

In the event of any over-subscription in the number of applications made under any of the categories above then the admissions committee will offer places first to children living nearest to the school measured by the shortest walking distance using public highways from the front door of the house/flat to the front door of the school using public highways (except where an alternative methodology of measurement has been adopted by the Local Authority. - please delete whichever statement is not applicable)

Note:

The Governing Body reserve the right to admit children with proven and exceptional medical and social needs where admission to the school might best help satisfy those exceptional needs, providing that such application is submitted with appropriate evidence or reports from a doctor or social worker.

Appeals:

If the school were to refuse admittance to any pupil, the parents would have the right of appeal to a special independent committee. Letters of appeal should be addressed to the Chair of Governors.

Under regulations which came into force in 1991 all schools must record the reason for a pupil's absence.

If the school has not been contacted by the child's parents, the absence must be recorded as an unauthorised absence. The Education welfare officer visits school on a regular basis and will visit the homes of parents when children have long term or unauthorised absences.

The punctuality of all pupils will be monitored. Parents will be contacted if children continually arrive late for school. Pupils should be at school 5 minutes before the start of each session i.e. 8.50am.

Please let the school know on any occasion when your child is going to be late or absent on the first day of absence. Please also send a note of explanation on your child's return to school. This is a requirement for the school records.

At Primary school level particular care and sensitivity is needed in matching teaching to the maturity of the pupils involved, which may not always be indicated adequately by chronological age.

Sex education should aim, where appropriate, to help pupils cope with the physical and emotional changes as well as the challenges of growing up and consequently provide them with an elementary understanding of human reproduction.

With parental approval formal sex education lessons are arranged for some pupils in Y6. Questions will be answered sensitively and with due consideration for any cultural or religious factors.

Staff will take such steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure that when sex education is undertaken at any level, it is done in such a manner as to encourage pupils to have regard for moral obligation and the value of Catholic family life.

Good teachers have always taken an interest in the well-being and welfare of pupils. However, this function should never trespass on the proper exercise of the rights and responsibilities of parents.

At Holy Trinity we seek to promote the 'Every Child Matters' agenda by the promotion of individual and collective health and wellbeing activities.

Holy Trinity has an excellent dining facility, providing meals freshly cooked on the premises. Payment must be made in advance on Monday morning of each week. Any meal missed during one week will be credited to the following week.

Children are allowed to eat a packed lunch subject to the following conditions concerning safety and welfare:

Food must be brought to school securely packed in a lunch-box and marked wit the child's name. The packed meal must be eaten in the dining room under supervision. As with cooked meals, no child may leave the school grounds unsupervised during lunchtime. 

AIMS OF THE CURRICULUM

The general aims of the Curriculum at Holy Trinity are:

To extend and broaden a child’s experience, wherewithal and understanding; to develop an awareness of moral values; to cultivate a capacity for enjoyment.

To enlarge a child’s general and overall knowledge; and to encourage the desire to acquire that knowledge.

To facilitate a child’s entry into the adult world so that they can be active contributors and participants in society. 

To develop in our youngsters self-awareness and independence of mind, but in such a way as to be sensitive to the existence and needs of others; and through this to hold moral judgements about what is right and wrong.

Such attitudes encourage children to develop self-discipline and to engage in caring, unselfish relationships.

This school is committed to the safeguarding and well-being of children, staff and visitors alike.

During your visit if you have any concerns in regard of the welfare and safety of anyone, please inform any member of the school's senior management team:

Mr L. Mulcahy, Headteacher and Safeguarding / Child Protection Co-Ordinator
Mr R. Berndt, Deputy Headteacher / Health & Safety Rep.
Mrs H. Raley-Williams, Year 6 Class Teacher or
Mrs D. Riley, Deputy Safeguarding/Child Protection Co-Ordinator.

'We will create a safe and happy school where we can achieve our potential while caring for each other in all that we think, do or say so that we can be more like Jesus'

1. Introduction

1.1 Holy Trinity is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our children have the right to protection regardless of age, gender, race, culture or disability. They have a right to be safe in our school.

1.2 In our school we respect our children. The atmosphere within our school is one that encourages all children to do their best. We provide opportunities that enable our children to take and make decisions for themselves.

1.3 Our teaching of personal, social and health education and citizenship, as part of the National Curriculum, helps to develop appropriate attitudes in our children and makes them aware of the impact of their decisions on others. We also teach them how to recognise different risks in different situations, and how to behave in response to them.

2. Aims and objectives

2.1 This policy ensures that all staff in our school are clear about the actions necessary with regard to a child protection issue, and ensures that all staff and volunteers are aware of the importance of safeguarding all of our children. Its aims are:

" To raise the awareness of all staff and identify responsibility in reporting possible cases of abuse;
" To ensure effective communication between all staff when dealing with child protection issues;
" To lay down the correct procedures for those who encounter an issue of child protection.
" To ensure that there is a quick, sensitive and effective response to any incident.
" To provide relevant information to various outside agencies when appropriate.

3. Procedures

3.1 There is a named person in our school who is the Child Protection Co-ordinator, this is the Headteacher Mr L. Mulcahy. There is also a Deputy Child Protection Co-ordinator, Mrs D. Riley.

3.2 Governor responsible for Child Protection Safeguarding is:- ?????
The Chair of Governors is Mrs T Mulholland

3.3 If any teacher suspects that a child in his/her class may be a victim of abuse, they immediately inform the named person about their concerns. Abuse can be of a sexual, emotional or physical nature. It can also be the result of neglect. The named person will lead the school's response to any concern.

3.4 Any action that the named person takes when dealing with an issue of child protection must be in line with the procedures outlined in the documents 'Working Together to Safeguard Children' and 'Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education.

3.5 If a child protection referral is made to Careline, the school's named co-ordinator will work closely with the Careline department and other agencies when investigating any allegations of abuse. All parties involved will handle such investigations in a sensitive manner, but the interest of the child is of paramount importance.

3.6 If a child makes a disclosure in regard of abuse, the school usually makes a referral without communicating with parents first. In some circumstances we inform parents first.

3.7 Detailed records will be kept at every stage. We regard all information relating to individual child protection issues as confidential, and we treat this accordingly. We only pass information on to appropriate persons.

3.8 Any allegation or concern about a member of staff should be made to the named person for Child protection (Mr L Mulcahy or his Deputy Mrs Riley who will follow procedures as set out in the Liverpool Safeguarding Children's Board's Manual "Procedures for Managing Allegations Against Adults Who Work with children" (published December 2007).

3.9 Any allegations or concerns in regard of the Headteacher - Mr L Mulcahy should be made to Chair of Governors (Mrs T Mulholland) who will follow procedures as set out in 3.8.

3.10 Staff are also encouraged to formulise a general concern about a child's well-being by completing a school concern sheet which should be returned to the Child Protection Co-Ordinator. The concern will be discussed and a course of action agreed upon.

3.11 We require all adults employed or working on a voluntary basis in school, to have a current CRB certificate.

3.12 In addition to the above all staff, Governors and visitors will be asked to read and sign the school's own Child Protection and Safeguarding Screening document.

3.13 All adults in the school will receive regular training to raise their awareness of abuse and to continue to promote a safeguarding culture in Holy Trinity School.

4. Implementation

Following ratification by the school Governors this Policy will be disseminated to all staff at teaching and non-teaching staff meetings. All members of staff, Governors and school volunteers will be given their own copy of this policy and a record will be kept in regard of everyone receiving a copy.

4.1 Parents will be informed of this policy and will be made aware where they can access a copy of the policy. This will be done via Newsletters, School Website, Parents' Evenings and through School Prospectus.

4.2 All policies are available from the school Admin Officer (Miss Dillon)

4.3 This policy should be read in conjunction with the school's policies on Bullying, Physical Intervention and Internet Safety.

5. Monitoring and Review

A report on the implementation of this policy will be given by the Headteacher on an annual basis. This report will include the number of incidents and cases (without name of details). The first such report will be provided no later than April 2011.

5.1 At this same meeting this policy should be formally reviewed.

Signed: T Mulholland (Chair of Governors) Date: 22nd March 2010

Review Date: March 2011