Information
Pack
2016-2017
Buxton Road, New Mills, High Peak, Sk22 3JS
Tel: 01663 744358 Fax: 01663 744410
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.newtownprimary.co.uk
Headteacher: Mr Parry
Newtown Primary School 2016-17
School Context
Newtown Primary School serves a mixed catchment area with approximately
67 pupils on roll. There are currently three classes in the school: Class 1 –
Reception, Year 1 & 2, Class 2 - Years 3 & 4, Class 3 - Years 5 & 6. Newtown
is an inclusive school and pupils with Special Educational Needs attending
Newtown may include children who have Statements of SEN, learning
difficulties, emotional/behavioural difficulties or disabilities.
Our School Ethos:
Aiming High!
Staff and Governors at Newtown Primary provide an inclusive, supportive and
stimulating school community, where children can achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally - in a safe, happy and healthy
environment, so that they can prepare for life in an ever-changing world and
make a positive contribution to their community.
School Values
Newtown Primary School will
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provide stimulating, effective teaching in an environment which inspires
pupils, where work is matched to each individual and effort is valued
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provide a balanced, broad and engaging curriculum, which complies with
the legal requirements of the National Curriculum and Early Years
Foundation Stage
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enable pupils to acquire knowledge, skills and understanding, to fulfil their
potential and to make good progress as confident, independent learners,
especially in English, Mathematics and Information Technology
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enable pupils to apply knowledge, skills, understanding and practical
abilities in order to prepare them as citizens
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provide enriching learning experiences and encourage children to take
responsibility for their learning
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encourage physical activities, promote healthy lifestyles and care for the
environment
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expect and promote good behaviour and foster respect and consideration
for all people at all times
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promote equality of opportunity to give everyone access to all the learning
experiences and social activities of the school
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foster an appreciation of the local and wider community and promote links
to contribute to the social and cultural development of the pupils
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encourage the involvement of all – parents, relatives, Governors and
friends – in the life of the school
Admissions to Infant/Primary Schools – 2016/2017 Academic Year
Children born between 01.09.12 and 31.08.13
The Reception Admissions Round will open from 9am Monday 14th November
2016 and close at midnight on Friday 13th January 2017. There are three
ways parents can apply:
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The quickest and easiest way to apply is online at
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/admissions - (*please see note below)
Apply by phone by ringing Call Derbyshire on 08456 058 058. This
facility is available between 8am and 8pm Monday to Friday or 9.30am
and 4pm on Saturday.
Parents who prefer a paper application form may obtain one from the
Admissions and Appeals Team by e-mailing
[email protected] or by ringing 01629 537499.
* If you require assistance with the on-line application, please contact the Mrs
Barlow in the school office who can book an appointment with you to make
the application in school.
If your child is of school age and attends a Derbyshire school, you will be
required to complete an In-year Transfer Form available from our school
office or you can contact admissions on the above telephone number.
Admission Policy
Children are admitted to Newtown Primary at the beginning of the Autumn
Term. Children enter school full time if they have their fifth birthday between
1st September and 31st August.
Children are invited to join our pre-school sessions in the summer term before
the September in which they are due to start school. These sessions will
benefit the children by familiarising them with the environment, the teachers,
Key Stage 1 children and the systems and procedures they will encounter in
Reception class. Information on the session dates will be sent to you in May
2017.
We hold an open evening in June each year for the parents of all the children
due to start school the following academic year.
Parents considering applying for a place for their child are welcome to visit
school by appointment with the Headteacher.
Attendance
Government evidence shows that there is a clear relationship between a
child’s attendance in school and his/her academic progress and success.
The Government places the responsibility of getting a child into school every
day and on time on the parents. We request that contact is made with school
before 9.30am if your child is ill and will be absent from school.
Punctuality
It is important that your child arrives on time for school. At 8.50 am the
school playground is open for children to arrive and chat to friends with a
staff member on duty. The school bell is rung at 8.58 am ready for 9.00 am
registration. Class groups line up in the main playground. Please see the
attached Every School Day Counts.
Reception Class arrangements
We ask that Class 1 parents drop their child in the classroom from 8.55 am
which gives time for staff and parents to chat. At the end of a school day,
Class 1 will be open from 3.20 pm to enable parents to pick up their child
from the classroom and let them share their day’s work with the
parent/person collecting them.
Authorised Absence
The Government has recently made amendments to the Education (Pupil
Registration) (England) Regulations 2006 which come into force on 1st
September 2013. These state that Headteachers may not grant any leave
of absence for holidays during the term time unless there are exceptional
circumstances; in these cases it is the Headteacher who determines the
number of days a child can be away from school if the leave is granted.
Parents needing leave of absence for exceptional circumstances should
complete a form at least two weeks before the anticipated start date. The
reason for the request should be given in detail. Applications should be made
before the leave is arranged as absences will not be granted retrospectively.
NB. Unauthorised absences may incur penalties for parents.
Staff & Governors
September 2016
Head teachers:
Mr Parry - Head
Miss Golightly and Mrs Holt – Joint Assistant Heads
Teachers:
Mrs Holt
Mrs Clements
Mrs Jones
Miss Golightly
Teaching & Learning Assistants:
Mrs Jodrell
Miss Hudson
Miss Williams
Miss Andrews
Miss Bramwell
Secretary:
Mrs Barlow
Midday Supervisors:
Mrs Jodrell
Mrs Dunphy
Mrs Mycock
Miss Bramwell- Senior MDS
Caretaking & Cleaning:
Mr Hibbert
Mrs Dunphy
Governing Body:
Mr Monteath - Chair/Co-opted Governor
Mrs Woodgate – Vice Chair/Co-opted Governor
Cllr Davenport - LA Governor
Miss Williams - Staff Governor
Dr Gilsenan- Parent Governor
Mrs Poulter - Parent Governor
Dr Irving – Co-opted Governor
Miss Golightly – Co-opted Governor
A Day at Newtown Primary School
Head teacher Mr Parry is the Designated Person for Safeguarding.
Joint Assistant Head teachers are Miss Golightly and Mrs Holt.
SENCO Mrs Holt (Class 1) is deputy designated person for safeguarding.
Please report anything of concern that arises during the school day.
Mrs Barlow will be in the office 8.50 – 12.00 and 1.10 – 3.40
7.45
The out-of-school care club, ‘Foxes Den’, begins in the school
hall
8.50
Teachers of classes 2 and 3 go into the playground to supervise
unaccompanied children and be available for parents. Class 1
children are brought straight into the classroom.
9.00
Teachers bring the Class 2 & 3 children in from the playground
and the day begins with registration on line – TAs can log in and dinner register for school dinner or “sandwiches” (packed
lunch).
9.10-30 Whole school Phonics – six groups, mixed from all classes. See
rota in staffroom for group and venue.
Friday 9.10
Good work Assembly; all staff attend and parents are
invited, phonics follows immediately after.
10.40
Morning break for 15 minutes, staff to supervise as per rota.
12.00
Dinner in the hall for Class1, Playtime for other classes.
Midday Supervisors collect children from classes.
1.00
Midday supervisors bring Class 2&3 children to classes for
registration
1.15
Midday supervisors bring Class 1 children to class for
registration
2.15
Assembly Mon, Wed, Thurs. See staffroom for rota.
2.25
Juniors have a 10 minute break [discretionary]
2.40
Infants have a 10 minute break
3.25
Class 1 are collected from their classroom.
3.30
Class 2 are dismissed from the playground door, Class 3 from
the front door. Foxes’ Den children go straight to the hall when
the class is dismissed, taking their coats and bags etc.
After school activities begin.
The out-of-school care club Foxes’ Den runs until 5.30pm in the School
Hall.
4.00
Mrs Dunphy cleans and tidies the school in preparation for the
next day with Mr Hibbert, caretaker arriving at 5.00.
The school may also be used in the evening for parents’ meetings and
other events.
2016 ATTAINMENT AND PROGRESS
The school is formally required to report children’s attainment. The outcomes for
2016 are as follows:
EYFS
GOOD LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT IN KEY AREAS
63%
PROGRESS HAS BEEN MAINTAINED FROM BASELINE ASSESSMENTS. OUR PASS
PERCENTAGE IS IN LINE WITH NATIONAL AVERAGE.
YEAR PASSED END OF YEAR PHONICS ASSESSMENT
ONE
75%
THOSE WHO DID NOT REACH THE PASS MARK ARE ALL EXPECTED TO REACH IT AT
THE END OF YEAR TWO. OUR PASS PERCENTAGE IS IN LINE WITH NATIONAL
AVERAGE.
YEAR TWO
YEAR SIX
READING
WRITING
MATHS
SCIENCE
COMBINED
86%
57%
72%
86%
57%
PROGRESS IS GOOD AS 50% WERE AT A GOOD LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT AT
THE END OF EYFS. NATIONAL AVERAGE FIGURES HAVE YET TO BE
ANNOUNCED.
READING
86%
WRITING
MATHS
SCIENCE
SPAG
COMBINED
71%
64%
71%
71%
57%
PROGRESS IS GOOD AS NOT ALL CHILDREN WERE AT EXPECTED
OUTCOMES AT END OF YEAR TWO. OUTCOMES ARE IN LINE WITH
NATIONAL EXPECTATIONS AND WELL ABOVE IN READING.
There is much to celebrate in these results as the National Curriculum content and end of
Key Stage Assessments are now much more challenging.
Newtown Primary School Uniform
Children are encouraged to dress in a way that is suitable both at this
school and later at their secondary school. Many of our parents find it
easiest to buy uniform from our New Mills based outfitter, Headmasters
in New Mills market. This gives the children a sense of identity and it is
not expensive. We expect pupils to dress for work, not leisure, and to be
neat and tidy. From September 2017 the school uniform will be;
Polo shirts - red
Sweatshirts, cardigans or fleeces - black (with school logo available)
Grey trousers or skirts
Black shoes, no heels
trainers or pumps should be worn only for PE and outdoor
activities.
Grey tights
Summer options:
Red gingham dresses
Grey shorts
Hair: long hair should be tied back and there should be no extreme
styles or colour.
No nail colour is to be worn in school and no jewellery except simple
stud earrings and a watch are permitted.
Reading folders for carrying books, homework and letters etc. are
provided free when children begin school - replacements can be
purchased from the school office if necessary.
School provides all pens, pencils, felt tips, rulers, rubbers and
sharpeners, so children’s pencil cases and stationery equipment are not
allowed in school. Year 5 and Year 6 children may provide their own ink
pen once their handwriting reaches the required standard.
P.E.
A change of clothes for PE and games is always needed. PE kit needs to
be in school from Monday to Friday in a drawstring PE bag.
Red & black sports top
Black shorts or PE skirt
spare jumper and/or tracksuit for outdoor wear during colder months.
PE footwear – black pumps or trainers
Winter option: black jogging pants for outdoor wear
Year 3 & 4 children have a weekly swimming lesson at New Mills Leisure
Centre so need to bring swimwear and a towel in a named, waterproof
bag.
Term Time After School Clubs
All week:
The Foxes’ Den Out of School Care Club operates a
breakfast and after school club term time. Opening from
7.45am – 9.00 am and 3.25 pm – 5.30 pm. Supervisor, Miss J
Williams and her team provide a stimulating and fun time.
Activities include: Art & Crafts, Baking, Around the World
Wednesday, Messy Thursday and lots of special events such as
Cinema Night, PJ Party and much more. Please see the Foxes
Den section on the website for prices and further information.
Monday:
Peak Active Sports runs a multi-sports club every Monday
from 3.30 – 4.30pm. Children enjoy a range of sports activities.
Current prices available on request.
Tuesday:
ARTis offer an after school drama club. Autumn term only
Lunch Time Clubs
Our Year 6 buddies offer a range of activities during the week on rota basis:
e.g. Lego Club, Craft Club, Board Games Club, Behind the Net, Sports Games,
Circle Games, Jackanory and Connect 4.