LISTER JUNIOR SCHOOL

School Address: Lister Junior School, Green Lane, Liverpool, L13 7DT

Telephone No:     0151 228 4196

Fax No:     0151 221 0838

e-Mail:   listerdrivej-ao@listerdrive-jun.liverpool.sch.uk

Classification of School:  Junior Mixed (Community)

Number of Registered Pupils:  263

Head Teacher:   Mr. S. King

Chair of Governors:  Anne Butler

OUR  STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Lister Junior School provides a secure, compassionate and happy environment through the promotion of an inclusive ethos and a strong sense of belonging.

We aim to achieve excellence in teaching and enjoyment in learning to ensure that each child reaches their full potential.

We strive to give each child opportunities to succeed according to their abilities and interests.  Every pupil is offered a broad, balanced curriculum that embraces the entire academic spectrum and encourages involvement in expressive arts and modern foreign languages.

Our school believes that children have the right to a holistic education that stimulates confidence, independence and an appreciation of others in such a way as to ensure that their time in school is a wonderful and memorable experience.

The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child should be given the wish to learn. If we succeed in giving the love of learning, the learning itself is sure to follow.

Welcome to Lister Junior School

Welcome! Bienvenu! Bien Venido! Wilkommen! BenVenuto!

Lister Junior School has been situated on the current site since February 2000.  We enjoy the benefit of wonderful facilities that include a large hall that has a stage with lighting and sound system, a gym, an air conditioned computer suite, a fully resourced library and classrooms that all have White Boards, TV’s and Videos.

Lister Junior School offers pupils a broad, balanced curriculum that spans the entire academic spectrum and encourages involvement in extra curriculum activities.

We are a school of excellence in French.  We also have a Healthy Schools Award and the BSQM Award. 

Inclusion

Lister Junior School promotes an inclusive ethos.  We welcome and respect all pupils, parents, helpers and visitors irrespective of ethnic origin, religion, gender, special educational need or ability and every effort is made to meet the needs of all individuals.

There is wheelchair access and disabled toilets on the ground floor and a lift to the first floor where all junior classrooms and learning bases (with the exception of the gym and the hall) are sited.  In line with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), Lister Juniors will make ‘reasonable adjustments’ to the building in order to accommodate any pupils with physical special needs.

Admission Policy

We share this large site with our Infant School.  They are our natural ‘feeder’ school.  We do, of course, accept children moving into the area providing we have the space.

The planned admission figure is 30 children per class though we go beyond that figure when conditions are acceptable, and if we are helping to resolve what is sometimes a crisis for the incoming family.

Class teachers are consulted at all times when the number per class exceeds the planned figure.

STAFF

Teaching Staff                    

Mr. S. King  -Headteacher

Mrs. A. Houghton  -Assistant Headteacher

Mrs. T. Gossage  -Assistant Headteacher

Mrs. M. Skelton  -Middle Management

Mrs. S. Thomas  -Middle Management            

Miss S. Evans; Mr. K. Murphy ; Mr. P. Lyons; Miss. M. Heald; Mr. M. Russell;

Miss. S. Francis ; Miss Y. Ellerton; Miss H. Smith

H.L.T.A.s                               

Mrs. J. Holmes;  Mrs. J. Duke;  Mrs. C. Digney; Mrs. M. Hughes ; Miss. R. Thompson

Welfare Assistant  Mrs. F. Sharp 

OFFICE STAFF                          

Mrs. J. Marsh; Mrs. P. Foley                       

SITE SUPERVISORS

Mr. & Mrs. D. Bagshaw

Lunch time Supervisory Assistants

Mrs. M. Baker ; Mrs. J. Percy ; Mrs. B. Edwards; Mrs. E. Rice ; Mrs. M. Davies ;

Mrs. S. Gorevin; Mrs. A. Hind ; Mrs. W. Moulton

LISTER JUNIOR SCHOOL GOVERNING BODY

HEADTEACHER                                             

Mr. S. King                                       

CLERK

Mrs. J. Marsh/ Mrs. P. Foley

REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNORS

Mr. D. Holmes ; Ms L. Hiraldo-Reynoso

COMMUNITY GOVERNORS

Mr. P. Cook ; Mrs. A. Butler ; Mrs. S. Walsh; Mr. P. Woodward

PARENT GOVERNORS

Mrs. R. Owens ; Mrs. J. Curry ; Miss. D. Clarke; Mrs. T. Fearon

TEACHER GOVERNOR

Miss S. Evans

STAFF GOVERNOR

Mrs. C. Bagshaw

ASSOCIATE GOVERNORS

Mrs. A. Houghton ; Mrs. T. Gossage

DIRECTOR’S REPRESENTATIVE

Mrs. L. Sheriff

NATIONAL CURRICULUM

As you may already know each state school in Britain follows the same national guidelines.  This is known as the National Curriculum.  Our school bases it curriculum planning on this.

In Lister Juniors the children will study English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Design & Technology, Religious Education, Music, Art, Physical Education, PSHE and French.

Teachers will spend most of the day teaching their own classes at a level appropriate to the children’s ability.  The school have sets for Literacy and Maths.  This is usually in a year group but can be across two year groups.

LINKS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM

When planning, teachers plan cross curricular links, eg. during a history topic, teachers may plan to write a report (Literacy) If the link is appropriate.

ASSESSMENT

Statutory Assessment

The children are formally assessed during Y6.  They sit KS2 SATs and are awarded a level in English maths and science.  Throughout KS2 the children sit optional SATs to assess what level they are working at to ensure they are on track.  This level is given with end of year reports.  At Lister, the children are also assessed mid way through the year to ensure children are working at the appropriate level.  This is discussed with parents and carers at Open Evening.

Teacher Assessment

Teachers, and Teaching Assistants, are constantly assessing.  Testing is only a snap shot so Teacher Assessment looks at the work of the child during the whole year.  This may take the form of observing, discussing a piece of work with a child and questioning as well spelling tests, mental maths tests and other written work.  It can be both formal and informal.  Teachers use assessment information to inform planning.

Self-assessment and Peer Assessment

Peer assessment and self-assessment are not replacements for teacher or teaching assistants marking and feedback.  They are important additional forms of assessment which engage children in becoming self-critical and independent.  Children develop a greater understanding of their progress and learn how to identify the next steps in their learning.  This can be used in addition to oral and written feedback from teachers.  The aim is to involve children in the analysis and constructive criticism of their own work.

ENGLISH

Reading

Our children have access to a wide variety of books at school, encouraging them to experience an ‘enjoyment’ of reading.

In Years 3 & 4, children are encouraged to take home a home reader selected by their reading ability.  Parents are encouraged to listen to their children read on a regular basis and we encourage parents and friends of our school to spend time listening to our children read, during the school day.  As our children progress through the school we encourage them to choose their own ‘preferred’ reading material, fiction or non-fiction.

Our school library provides our children with a wide range of reading material, ranging from magazines to reference books and CD Rom technology.  It also provides us with a peaceful environment in the school, where we can further nurture an enjoyment of reading outside the classroom.

Writing

Writing is taught alongside reading and our children are given the opportunity to ‘write’ on a regular basis.  Their progress is monitored throughout the year and our children learn to write for different purposes eg. stories, letters, invitations, reports, poetry etc.

Our children take pride in the presentation of their work and are encouraged  to write fluently at all times

Children are also given the opportunity to display their work and to enter regular ‘year group’ writing competitions.

Speaking and Listening

Children are encouraged to express their ideas with clarity and confidence and are encouraged to respect the views and opinions of others.

Skills in speaking and listening are taught alongside reading and writing in literacy lessons, through drama activities eg. role play, ‘hot seating’, debates and ‘freeze frames’.

MATHEMATICS

The children follow the National Numeracy Strategy, which is supported by a range of published and ICT resources.  These are augmented by a range of activities and cross curricular links.  Lessons have a variety of tasks and activities including, number, shape and space, data handling and problem solving and investigations.

The children benefit from the cross curricular links offered by numeracy in a variety of different subjects including science, ICT, history, geography and design technology.

We encourage children to understand the relevance of numeracy in everyday life and aim to promote a positive enjoyment of the subject in each pupil, irrespective of the ability of the child.  The overall numeracy scheme is designed to develop key concepts at an early age.  There is ample opportunity for the more able to make faster progress whilst the less able are given reinforcement activities which include small group and ‘one to one’ tasks.

We actively encourage the children to know their times tables at an early age.  Times tables tests take place on a weekly basis and the school would ask for parental home support in this area.

SCIENCE

Science is a core National Curriculum subject and is included in the Year 6 S.A.T. Examinations.

Science is based around children using Scientific Enquiry to study the three areas:

Life Processes; Materials and their Properties; Physical Processes

Emphasis is placed upon the scientific enquiry and children are encouraged to develop investigation skills. This practical approach strengthens the children’s knowledge and understanding of the different areas.

We are well resourced in the teaching of Science.  Our Science planning is based on the LCP Scheme of Work and we are able to draw on various published schemes to compliment this. We have a science homework club for year 6 children the term leading up to their SATS tests.

HISTORY

Children are given opportunities to develop an awareness of the past and the ways it was different to today.  They are encouraged to develop a sense of personal identity by investigating ways in which past events influence the future.

Children are taught about important episodes and developments in Britain’s past, from Roman times.  They also study more ancient civilisations such as ancient Greece, ancient Egypt.

Children are taught to set their studies of the past within a relevant chronological framework.  They are also taught to begin to understand primary and secondary sources from a range of literature and to evaluate how useful a particular source might be.

GEOGRAPHY

Children are given opportunities to investigate the physical and human features of their surrounding and themes across a widening range of scales.

They undertake studies that focus on geographical questions involving fieldwork and classroom activities, studies involve development of understanding about places and themes.

Children are taught to be aware of how the world extends outside the UK and how the places they study fit into this wider geographical context.

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

D.T. is an interesting and popular subject where children work with a wide range of materials and learn to use tools safely.  They will experience a number of methods and learn a variety of skills and problem solving techniques.  Pupils are involved in the entire process, from preliminary designs through to technical production and to the final evaluation of the finished product.  Amongst the many exciting topics, children will be given the opportunity to make models, toys, bread and slippers.

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

The school now has 35 computers in our computer suite for use by whole classes and after school computer club.  The computer suite has internet access, printing facilities and a scanner.  Every effort is made to ensure children do not have access to unsuitable material on the internet and we have an Internet Policy for safe use which parents and children sign.

There is a new computer in every classroom, each with a printer. We have a server which networks all the computers in the computer suite and classrooms, giving access to the internet, personal files and curriculum software from any computer.

The school has an interactive whiteboard and projector in every classroom and the library,  as well as a mobile whiteboard and projector.

Special needs children have access to an interactive whiteboard and projector, two computers and an abundance of software.

The hall has a projector and screen with full sound system for use with videos, DVDs and school productions, while there is computer in the library which uses a library scanning system. 16 computers are located in corridors around the school for general use during lesson times and wet playtimes.

Every class teacher has a lap top computer.

The use of computers, videos and other related items of hardware is encouraged, as Information Technology, in the widest application, is a vital and integral part of every child’s education.  As we build up our resources, so the limits are further extended in this ever changing and developing sphere of the curriculum.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Lister Juniors recognises that R.E. should not indoctrinate children in any particular faith but provide them with all the opportunities and experiences that will enable them to achieve the aims set out in the R.E. Policy.  All children are therefore offered equal access to R.E.  Parents may however withdraw their children from R.E.  This should be done through a written request to the Headteacher and Governors.  Planning and teaching of R.E. is done in the context of the requirements of the locally agreed syllabus to promote curriculum continuity and progress.

Collective worship

All schools are required to provide a daily form of collective worship.  At Lister Junior School this takes place in assembly or through a class prayer or reflection.  The school has close links with St John’s C of E Church, Tuebrook, where annual Harvest Festival and Christingle Services are held.

On any occasion when parents wish to withdraw children from a particular form of collective worship, this should be done through a written request to the Headteacher.

Alternative Provision

Parents withdrawing their child from RE lessons or collective worship will be invited into school to meet with the Headteacher and RE Co-ordinator to discuss alternative provision that will be made available on such occasions.

MUSIC

In our school, children are encouraged to explore a variety of forms of music, and are given the opportunity to experience and appreciate a range of music from the past and present and from different cultures and countries.  Children are encouraged to develop skills in singing, rhythm and performance and are encouraged to develop their enjoyment of the subject.

We also give the children the opportunity to perform individually, or as part of a group in school performances.

We also have access to support from the Liverpool Music Support Service, who proved tuition of brass and string instruments.  

ART

Art is seen as a vital part of the whole curriculum and is often used to complement and be complemented by other areas of the curriculum.  Our art curriculum provides a chance for children to explore, discuss, respond to and enjoy a variety of art, craft and design forms and they are able to record, communicate and express ideas in many different ways.  Children are offered the opportunity to develop understanding of a variety of media and techniques, including painting, drawing, collage, textiles, printing and sculpture.  We greatly value our links with local artists and museums and encourage an appreciation of works of art by both great artists and children alike!

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical Education plays an important role within the school curriculum.  P.E. lessons provide opportunities for children to develop both physically and socially.  Children are encouraged to work together during lessons.  They are also encouraged to improve their level of fitness and to learn many new skills.  The school adopts a progressive approach to skill development.

P.E. is a National Curriculum requirement and it is therefore important that the children have their P.E. kit in school at all times.

Lister Juniors has excellent facilities for physical education.  There is a well equipped gymnasium, a large hall and a field.

Each class is timetabled for two P.E. lessons a week.  In these lessons the children will experience the National Curriculum areas of Games, Dance, Gymnastics Athletics and swimming.

Swimming

During Years 3 and four children have a swimming lesson each week at Peter Lloyd swimming baths.  Children need a swimming costume or trunks, swimming cap (available from the office) and towel for these lessons.

Children, who on occasion cannot take part in P.E or swimming lessons, should bring and explanatory note to give to their teacher.

PSHE (Personal, Social, Health & Emotional)

In our school we regard PSHE as an important component of the whole curriculum.  We believe that as a healthy school the promotion of health and well being is central to the life of the school and its relationships with the surrounding community.  In Lister Juniors we take very seriously the responsibility that schools have to provide a broad and balanced curriculum which:

1.      Prepares children for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.

2.      Promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental, emotional, social and physical development of pupils at the school and in society.

3.      All children are entitled to receive sound information about keeping healthy and safe, emotionally and physically.

Children are taught the importance of looking after themselves as well as others.  Examples of areas covered include healthy eating, drugs education, sex education, making decisions and resisting peer pressure, smoking, personal hygiene and citizenship.

FRENCH

As a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for the teaching of French we provide our children with the opportunity to learn a second language and we also encourage them to have an awareness of different cultures and traditions.

Children are taught French on a regular basis and are encouraged to use their language skills whenever appropriate.

We also give our children the opportunity to participate in our annual French Week, when our children are immersed in the ‘French Culture’ by taking part in French activities, performances to parents and sharing in a French Breakfast.

HOMEWORK

Maths and English homework is given out on a Friday and should be returned by the following Wednesday.

Spelling and Times Tables are also given out on a Friday and tested the following Thursday

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (S.E.N.)

Children are identified as having a behaviour or learning difficulty by the class teacher or an external agency and entered onto the SEN Register at the school action stage.

The class teacher is then responsible for the planning, monitoring and reviewing of the child’s progress.  This is recorded on an Individual Education Plan (I.E.P.) or individual behaviour plan (I.B.P.)

Children who continue to experience difficulties often require specialised help and advice is sought from a relevant outside agency. At this point children will be moved to the school action plus stage in order to receive additional support at school action plus stage, eg, outreach from a specialised SEN teacher, it may be necessary for the school to submit a referral to the Provider Panel. This is a group of professionals from the LEA with a variety of experience in SEN, who decide upon the best provision available to support children with SEN.

Parents are encouraged to be involved at all stages and are invited to meet with the class teacher regularly to plan and review their child’s progress.  Regular appointments are available for parents to meet with the school SENCo (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) to discuss SEN issues. These appointments are advertised in the weekly news letter.

Child Protection

School have a legal obligation to protect children.  All adults working in school who spend any time working with a child or group of children are checked through the Criminal Record Bureau (CRB).

Any visitors to the school are required to complete a child protection Screening form.

All staff are fully trained in child protection issues and are familiar with the

Guidelines for procedures to follow should they suspect any form of child abuse.

The child protection policy is available at the office for parents to read or refer to should they so desire.

RESIDENTIAL VISITS

A popular part of education in this school is the residential visits.  Residential trips are available for every child in every year group.  The children have been to various places including Crosby Hall, Colomendy, Kingswood and Boreatton Park.  There is a charge for these trips, although it is sometimes possible for us to offer them at a reduced cost to children in receipt of free school meals.  Plenty of notice is always given and the opportunity to pay weekly is also available.

These visits offer a wide range of activities and form an integral part of many schemes of work here.  The children’s safety is paramount at all times and they are accompanied by experienced teachers, teaching assistants and other adults who have been Criminal Records Bureau checked.  We follow LEA guidelines and detailed risk assessments are done for every visit.  Children do not take part in any water activities apart from swimming on certain trips.

However, should you wish that your child does not take part in a residential trip, please inform the school.  We will respect your wishes.

For all such visits the children are insured, but parents are advised to take out personal accident insurance for their child which attracts a very small premium.

Charging Policy

From time to time the school may ask parents for voluntary contributions towards activities that support core and foundation subjects.  Funding may be supported the School Find –ie. Monies generated by specific fund raising events such as profits from the sale of school photographs, sponsored events and other sources, particularly PTFA.  The Parent Council will be kept informed of all curricular activities which may incur additional expenses and will be asked for suggestions for funding.

Although no child will be excluded from activities as a result of non-contribution, it must be realised that, without the support of parents, it will not be possible to continue to offer a range of activities.

Children’s Photographs

Children may be photographed during their school activities.  Sometimes these photographs may be used to publicise the work of the school.  If you do not wish your child to be photographed then please let the Headteacher know.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

School is more than a timetable of lessons and we encourage the children to discover and develop their interests and enthusiasm by participating regularly in some of our clubs and teams, of which there is a wide range covering many activities and interests.

These extra curricular activities for pupils take place in the lunch hour and frequently after school.  In the latter cases adequate notice is given of such activities. Staff of the school give freely of their time and expertise.

A time table is sent out half termly on the school newsletter.  Parental permission is required for children to take part in after school activities.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Your children are supervised at all times during the day.  Minor accidents are always dealt with .  When emergencies arise we make every effort to contact you on the numbers you have provided on your contact form.  Should this jprove impossible the school will act in the best interests of the child.

Medication should be handed in and collected from the office.

Children needing medication during the school day require a permission slip signed by parents.  These can be obtained from the office.

Children are not allowed to leave the site unless we have written permission from you.

A fire drill is practised at least once each term.

Pupils with Medical Needs

If a child is to be absent from school long term, strategies for support will be provided.  These will include:-

• Providing assessment and curriculum plans within 5 working days.

• Providing work programmes on a termly basis.

• Providing work materials.

Managing Medication in School

In circumstances when medication is absolutely necessary during school hours, we manage medication in accordance with the Liverpool Schools Policy and Guidance on the Administration of Medication.

Parent/Guardians must complete a written request form for a child to self administer medication (eg. insulin, asthma medication etc)

Parents/Guardians must complete a written request form every time there is a request for medication to be administered by a member of staff or there are any changes to medication/ administration instructions.

Receipt of Medication into Schools

All medication must be in the original container and labelled clearly with:

* Childs name    * Name and strength of medication

* Dosage and when the medication should be given      * The expiry date

The medication must also (i) be accompanied by a written confirmation by a health practitioner (eg. GP, clinical nurse, specialist nurse practitioner) including the time and dose to be given in school; (ii) be handed into the office by the jparent on arrival to school, unless there is a prior agreement with school for the child to carry medication (eg. asthma inhalers) and details are entered in the medical record.

If two medications are required, these should be in separate , clearly and appropriately labelled containers.

Disposal of unused medication

School staff will not dispose of medicines.  Parents should collect medicines held at school at the end of each term Parents are responsible for disposal of date expired medicines. 

ABSENCE

If a child is absent parents must ring the school on the first day of absence, a note should also be sent in when the child returns to school, such action secures an authorised absence in the attendance register.  These directions are given by the Liverpool Authority.

Every child must realise that once on the school premises under no circumstances must he/she leave the premises without a written request from a parent and the permission of the teacher.

THE SCHOOL DAY

A member of staff is on duty from 8.45am in the playground before children enter school at 8.50am.  Teachers ensure that children enter the school in an orderly manner, not just rushing for the door.  We also encourage Infant parents to use the Infants entrance and not ours.  Children are not expected to be in school before 8.40am as staff cannot accept responsibility for them.

Registration, dinner, milk and any other monies are accepted on Monday, unless a child is absent on the day of collection.  It is a great help if children are able to bring dinner and milk monies in clearly labelled envelopes. Dinner money cheques should be made payable to Liverpool City Council.  All other cheques should be made payable to Lister Junior School.

8.50am  – 9.05am       Registration

9.10am  – 9.25am       Assembly

9.30am  - 10.30am      Maths

10.35am – 10.50am     Playtime

10.55am – 12.00pm     English

12.00pm  - 1.00pm       Lunchtime (hot meals and packed lunch)

                                     (Mid-day meals supervisors check children in for lunch)             

1.00pm   -   3.00pm      Afternoon session.

On Friday there is an extra 15 minutes lunchtime for all those children who have not been given a white card or have not had their names in the dinner book.

At playtimes and lunchtimes staff lead the children down the stairs and bring them in from the playground.  Staff on duty, see the children off the premises.

After school activities run from Tuesday to Friday inclusive.  A copy of the planned weekly programme is sent home at the start of the new term.

SCHOOL MEALS

School meals are provided at a chare of £1.80p per day.  Forms are available from the office for those parents eligible for free school meals.

Children have the option of bringing their own packed lunch, although, as we are a ‘Healthy  School’ we would request that sweets and chocolate not be included in their packed lunch boxes.

Snacks

All children are provided with a free piece of fruit or a vegetable to eat at tuck time (just before play time).  Other snacks such as sweets or crisps are not allowed.  All children have water bottles which are kept on their desks and can be drunk from throughout the day.

DISCIPLINE

Lister Junior School aims from the beginning to foster an attitude of self-discipline and co-operation between all children and teachers and to develop the ability to live in the community with respect for other people and for property.  School rules are designed to achieve these ends. The school has an Assertive Discipline Policy in place.

Rules are displayed in all classrooms and copies are sent to parents at the beginning of the academic year.

Consequences

Children who regularly fail to comply with school rules will be subject to the consequences as set out in the policy.  In severe cases parents will be invited into school to meet with the Headteacher and senior Management Team to discuss a contract of behaviour.  Failure to meet the targets set out in the contract may result in a fixed term exclusion.

Rewards

Children who conform to school rules will be rewarded on a weekly basis through extra play and through half term treats.

Behaviour Programme

Children who are experiencing difficulties with their behaviour are given extra support.  This approach reflects our commitment to the beliefs that it is the behaviour that is a problem not the child and that poor behaviour is often a child’s attempt at a solution to a problem rather than a problem.

There is a lunchtime club which provides structured play activities for children who find this part of the day a problem.  The aim of this is to provide children with an opportunity to develop play skills which will enable them to enjoy their lunchtime.  Children return to the playground when this has been achieved.

Alongside this children have one to one support to enable them to reflect on their behaviour and develop appropriate strategies.  They also have behaviour cards which reflect their classroom progress and they receive half termly rewards for achievement.

SCHOOL HOUSE SYSTEM

Children are placed in houses and are awarded points for good work, good manners, kindness and general good conduct.  Points are totalled weekly and announced in Friday assembly.  At the end of each half term, the winning house is rewarded with a treat.  Y6 House Captains lead each house.  Staff are attached to school houses to encourage an element of competition.

Houses

Rhone            Miss Evans, Miss Heald, Mr Russell, Mrs Digney

Seine              Mrs Thomas, Mrs Skelton, Mr Murphy, Miss Smith

Dordogne       Mrs Houghton, Mr Lyons, Miss Francis, Mrs Holmes

Loire               Mrs Gossage, Mrs Ellerton, Mrs Duke, Mrs Hughes

SCHOOL COUNCIL

The School Council is made up of the Head Boy and Girl and a representative from each class.  Councillors are nominated by a classmate and then when a list of nominations have been drawn up, every child is given the opportunity to vote on a representative for their class.

Councillors are nominated by a classmate and then when a list of nominations have been drawn up, every child is given the opportunity to vote on a representative for their class.

The School Council meet and set agenda for each meeting.  This is attended by a member of staff, minutes are taken and then each councillor reports back to their class.

On occasion , older members of the school council are invited to attend the beginning of a Governor meeting to feed back on current issues.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Parents are warmly invited into school to share in numerous activities, and they are also encouraged to be actively involved in the school’s curriculum by assisting in the classroom. We also adopt the policy of informing parents what our science, history and geography and technology areas of study are to be in advance so that parents can feel involved in the child’s active learning.

We have a Parents Council which meets every half term.  All parents are invited, but for parents unable to attend, each class has a representative and items for the agenda can be passed on to be discussed. 

The school has a PFTA (Parents Friends Teachers Association) who are very active in raising funds for the school and creating opportunities for staff, children and parents to get together and enjoy themselves at informal events.

ATTENDANCE

Holiday dates are issued well in advance and we ask that children are only withdrawn from school during term time for a holiday, when it is unavoidable.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

The school have a school uniform consisting of:-

Winter Uniform

Blue shirts; Blue blouse; grey trouser; navy blue skirt; navy blue jumper; grey trousers

* Navy blue jumpers , school sweatshirts and polo shirts, with the school logo, can be bought at the office.

Summer Uniform

Short sleeved blue shirt; blue/white check dress ; grey shorts; navy blue cardigan

* Shoes should be safe and a sensible design.

* Jeans and track suits are NOT considered acceptable clothing in school

* All children require a PE kit – shorts and t shirt, pumps for indoor PE and other suitable footwear for outdoor activities.

* PE shorts and T-shirts with the school logo can be bought from the office.

* All clothing should be clearly marked with the child’s name.

* Items such as jewellery, which represent a danger or temptation to others, will not be allowed. This includes ear-rings and rings.

SAT  RESULTS 2006     

COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE

Under the provision of the Education Reform Act, the D.F.E. has issued a complaints procedure.

The following matters may be the subject of complaint under this provision:-

Implementation of the National Curriculum

Curriculum Provision

R.E. and Worship

Charging Policy for School Activities

Exemption of National Curriculum delivery in the case of individual pupils.

A copy of the arrangements may be inspected in school but all approaches should in the first instance be made to the Head Teacher.  The process allows for sequential progress via  Headteacher to Governors, Local Authority and ultimately to the Secretary of State.