OUR MISSION STATEMENT “To strive for excellence by encouraging our children to fulfil their true potential within a caring environment” ‘Learning with joy, Playing with friendship And having God by our side.’ 1 Whiteparish All Saints CE Primary School, Common Road, Whiteparish, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 2SU [email protected] In my Office, I have a sign that says ‘Imagine my child is here…’ Whenever I have a decision to make, I read this and put myself in the shoes of you, the parents. Every child at this school matters and we value each talent and gift that each child brings to the school. We aim to help them find their talents and passions, as well as equipping the children for life long learning. As the children leave us at the end of Year 6 to embark on the next phase of their education, I know that they leave us as confident, happy children, with good literacy and numeracy skills, keen to embrace any challenges they may meet. This school is a happy place where children thrive. We have high expectations and always tell our children that we are the best! I hope to meet you soon, to show you around the school – I am very proud of the children here and of the ethos of the school, which is warm, friendly, caring and hardworking. Please call 01794 884420 to arrange a visit. Rev’d Jane Dunlop Chair of Governors Mrs Kate Heathcote Head Teacher ‘Pupils’ achievement is outstanding. A broad and rich curriculum provides pupils with a wide variety of excellent opportunities to acquire new knowledge and skills, pursue their own interests and develop their self-confidence.’ OFSTED November 2013 2 Index Letter of introduction from Head Teacher and Chair of Governors. The History of Whiteparish All Saints. Education Foundation Trust. Admissions policy. School curriculum. Reporting on children’s progress with the curriculum. Subjects and content. Special educational needs (SEN). Extra curriculum activities. Educational visits. Clubs and special activities. How parents can help. Signposts What it means to be a Church of England School Collective Worship. Other information. Uniform. The school day. Complaints procedure re curriculum. Appeals procedure. Attendance table. SATS. OFSTED details. Where does your child go from here? 3 The Governing Body Head Teacher: Mrs. Kate Heathcote (ex officio) Chair of Governors: Rev’d Jane Dunlop and Mrs. Mary Odurny Foundation Governors: Mrs. Elizabeth Parsons Mr. Richard Maryon Mrs. Mary Odurny Mr. John Hall Mrs. Elizabeth Dudley Mrs. Rebecca Papworth Local Education Authority Governor: Mrs. Gwen Troke Teacher Governor: Mrs. Claire Pike Parent Governor: Mr. Michael Smith Mrs. Sarah Blake Clerk to Governors: Mrs. Melanie Oakley 4 The School Staff Head Teacher: Mrs. Kate Heathcote Senior Teachers: Mrs. Lorraine Fox and Mrs. Claire Pike Class teachers: Mrs. Rebecca Ketteringham and Mrs Stephens (Owls’ Class: Reception and Y1) Mrs. Kornycky (Kites’ Class: Y1/2) Mr. Ellis Miles (Hawks’ Class: Y3/4) Miss Felicity Thick (Falcons’ Class: Y4/5) Mrs. Lorraine Fox and Mrs. Claire Pike (Eagles’ Class: Y5/6) Teaching Assistants: Mrs. Jo Hollick (Owls) Mrs. Becca Garraway (Kites) Mrs. Catherine Durand (Hawks) Mr. Ruben De La Torre Soto (Falcons) Mrs. Claire Wooldridge (Eagles) Mrs. Rose Mineur (SEN Support) Ms. Emma Gillam (SEN support) Mrs. Gillian Hawkins (SEN support) Mrs. Nadine Fortune (SEN support) Mrs. Fiona Nokes (SEN support) Mrs. Jennifer Plaskett (SEN support) MDSA and librarian: Mrs. Nikki Jenkins Finance Officer: Mrs. Kay Witcher 5 A Brief History of our School Whiteparish All Saints School was established on its present site in 1842 as a school for all ages. The grounds were presented to the village by Countess Lady Elizabeth Nelson, a descendant of Admiral Lord Nelson, whose family has had connections with the village since the battle of Trafalgar. The original school was much smaller than the present building with only one ‘all age’ class, over the years the school has expanded and can now accommodate up to 150 children in five classes. There are currently 138 children on roll. Open Day and the crowning of our May Queen, May 2015 Pre School Education & Before/After school care Currently there is no Pre-school in the village. The school offers before school care form 8:00am and a local child minder offers after-school care. 6 Admissions Policy The school is open to all children between the ages of four and eleven who reside in the Whiteparish area. The school is happy to consider applications from families outside Whiteparish provided that the planned admission limits have not been exceeded. In the case of demand exceeding places the available places will be allocated according to the criteria in the Admissions Policy. The school can cater for twenty-one children in any one-year group. Children start school in the September of the academic year that they will be five. A full copy of this policy is included in the admissions pack and may be found on our website (www.allsaints.wilts.sch.uk). School Web Site You can find out more about our school by looking at the school web site: www.allsaints.wilts.sch.uk If you would like to visit the school you are very welcome! Please telephone 01794 884420 for an appointment. 7 The School Curriculum In January 2012, we received the prestigious NACE Award (National Association of Able Children in Education), which recognized our excellence in whole school provision for the more able, gifted and talented pupils, as well as for our enriched and broad curriculum for all pupils, reflecting the ‘can do’ ethos of the school. In May 2016 we were re-accredited with this award; we are the only primary school in Wiltshire to have this and the 95th school in the whole UK. In line with Government policy the development of basic skills in literacy, numeracy and ICT are at the forefront of our teaching. A variety of teaching styles are used; children will be taught both individually and as part of large and small groups according to the skills being developed and the content of the lesson. At Whiteparish All Saints CE Primary School we use the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) as a tool to help us to teach a thematic, exciting, skills-based curriculum. The IPC gives us greater flexibility when designing a curriculum; instead of teaching one lesson of each subject each week, we might chunk the learning, perhaps focusing on art for three consecutive afternoons, then moving on to a focus on geography. All the learning will link with a theme or topic, designed to really engage the children. The IPC provides a cross-curricular, thematic, rigorous teaching structure suitable for children of all abilities. It encourages hands on learning and exploration, group activity and creative presentation. Each unit of work within the IPC begins with an entry point. This is an event or activity that sets an exciting context for the children. It takes place before the formal work. These days are usually great fun and enjoyed by all. The Owls’ Class entry point to their Circus Topic 8 Special Weeks and Days We aim to supplement our creative curriculum with special themed weeks, which we will develop and change each year. This year’s weeks included: Autumn term: Nursery Rhyme Week and Shakespeare week Spring term: Science week – including trips to Paulton’s Park to discover forces first hand, rearing chicks from eggs and a visit from Mini-Beast Mayhem. Also Book Week based on Alice in Wonderland. Summer term: Arts Week based on the National Gallery’s ‘Take One Picture’ In addition to these themed weeks, last year we also organised a British History week, to allow us to focus on a different period of history and learn, through a variety of activities, all about the people and events of that time. There were also special days such as the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, the festival of Holi along with Eco days and charity days. Many of these themed weeks and days include trips to enhance the learning or visitors coming in to school. Chinese music workshop Chinese Dragon Boat Racing Reporting on children’s progress with the curriculum All children have their performance continually monitored. In the Foundation Stage, assessments are made against the Early Learning Goals and learning journeys are used throughout the year. Assessment against the National Curriculum is carried out from Year 1 with Standard Assessment Tasks (SATS) conducted at the end of Year 2 and Year 6. Parents are given an opportunity to discuss their child’s results and progress with their class teacher both after SATS and formally in the Autumn and Spring term at parent teacher consultations. Written reports are given annually in the Summer term. 9 Every half term parents will be given an overview, outlining topics to be covered by the children in that half term. Parents and teachers will be able to use this as a basis of discussions in order to work together to promote individual children’s learning. Special Education Needs (S.E.N.) Children may experience problems in learning from time to time. Usually these difficulties can be overcome by arranging for differentiation of work and perhaps extra help. However, sometimes they persist and warrant special care. Our policy for Special Educational Needs follows the Government guidelines set out in their ‘Code of Practice for Special Needs’. Parents are involved from the earliest stages of this procedure. A copy of the Special Educational Needs Policy and our offer is available from the school office on request and is also available on our website (www.allsaints.wilts.sch.uk). The SENCo is Mrs Rebecca Ketteringham More Able and Talented The Governors and staff at our school acknowledge the potential of each individual pupil and as such seek to support the More Able and Talented children within our school through a broad range of opportunities. In the pursuit of school-wide excellence we aim to provide opportunities for all our pupils to reveal, display and extend their abilities. We aim to provide opportunities for attending More Able and Talented courses in both the cluster schools and those organized by County. Our work in this area was recognized in January 2012 and again in May 2016, when we received the prestigious NACE Award for excellence in our whole school provision for the able, gifted and talented. We believe that supporting the needs of the More Able and Talented children is a factor in raising the achievements for all. The following are offered on a regular basis and, although these benefit all pupils, they are particularly apt for ensuring that pupils who have potential in these areas are given opportunities to practise and extend their skills. Enrichment days Residential experiences School clubs Musical and sporting activities. We believe in providing appropriate challenge within the broad and balanced curriculum of our school. The MA&T leader is Mrs. Kate Heathcote 10 Subjects Religious Education As a church school, we aim to nurture and guide children to develop and explore their faith and spirituality within a Christian context. The children are given a sound understanding of Christianity and its importance in our lives. They are also taught to understand, respect and tolerate those who have different views and faiths. These basic Christian morals are central to the school and its behaviour policy. Parents and pupils are requested to support our five key values: Respect, Friendship, Creativity, Perseverance and Responsibility. We hope that all children will participate in Religious Education, which is inclusive and broad minded, teaching major world faiths, including Judaism, Sikhism and Islam; however we respect the right of any parent to withdraw their child by prior arrangement, although we do not support selective withdrawal from RE. If you have concerns about your child attending Religious Education, please arrange to meet and discuss this with the Head Teacher. English Literacy is taught each day throughout the school in accordance with the National Literacy Strategy. The skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening are fundamental to the curriculum for all classes and subjects. Children are encouraged to listen to both teachers and their peers, formulate and clarify their own ideas and respond appropriately. There are reading corners in all classrooms. Time is set aside each day for children to develop their individual and group reading skills. The school is keen to promote both the enjoyment of books and to develop fluent readers from an early age. Writing skills are very important and children are encouraged and taught, when they start school, to write fluently and legibly. The ability to spell correctly, punctuate properly and write grammatically is developed alongside presentation skills. Handwriting and spelling are taught every day. 11 Mathematics Developing children’s mathematic awareness is a key priority. We believe that the skills acquired in mathematics are used in many aspects of life both inside and outside the classroom. Mathematical knowledge is a key facet in developing economic sustainability. Within our teaching of Maths, we plan to develop the full range of concepts and processes including numbers, measurement, weight, capacity, time, money, shape and space. In Key Stage 1 (Years 1&2) we use the Numicon scheme of work, which uses a lot of manipulatives and practical equipment to really embed concepts. We plan our teaching in Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6) using the Mathematics Enrichment Project [MEP] materials developed by Davis Burgess at Plymouth University. This style of teaching is based on the successful Hungarian method of teaching mathematics. By following this scheme we aim to make all our children able mathematicians. Maths puzzle challenge day! Science We believe that it is through the study of science that children learn to respect and appreciate the environment in which they live. Our intention in science is to develop the children’s skills, knowledge and understanding of living things, materials, phenomena and processes that are within the everyday experience. Children are encouraged to ask questions and are taught appropriate vocabulary with which to describe their observations. They are taught to 12 communicate their ideas effectively and to use diagrams, graphs, tables and charts to record and present information in a systematic manner. Computing Computer skills are developed progressively and used to extend and enhance learning in other areas. We have a laptop trolley containing 20 laptops, which is easily moved into class for research and presentations. In addition, each class has a number of computers and a range of software, so that learning in a variety of subject areas can be supported. The Internet, which children access under supervision, is in daily use. An Interactive whiteboard is used in all classes. Each year we entered the Lego Robotics Competition at Winchester Science Centre and the Y5s took part in a Scratch Jam at the local secondary school. Y2s programming the Beebots to explore a map of the UK: History History is taught through the International Primary Curriculum. We aim to make history a first hand experience where possible, with children re-enacting historical events and dressing up to live the part. We believe that trips and visitors to the school enrich the children’s experience of history and make it come alive. Falcons: Ancient Britain day Magna Carta Workshop 13 Geography Geography is also taught through the IPC. Children learn about the physical and manmade features of their surroundings through direct experience, practical activities and fieldwork. Skills taught include observing their environment, questioning, recording and making maps and plans for their own use. We make use of the village for local studies and children will often be seen on ‘welly walks’ around the village or in the local woods! Art We are very proud to have our Gold Artsmark in recognition of the broad and enriching arts curriculum that we offer. Every year we hold an Arts Week, where the children have the opportunity to work alongside an artist or musician, in addition to many wonderful art projects to support their IPC topics. Design & Technology The school gives the children focused, practical tasks to enable them to develop the necessary skills for design and manufacture. The pupils work with a wide range of materials and components and investigate how materials can be used to suit different applications. 14 The children learn how to select tools, how to measure, mark, cut out, shape, assemble, join and finish work to a high standard. They are also taught about mechanisms, structures and how things work. The teachers show the children how to assess the quality of man-made objects, to consider issues of health and safety and to use the appropriate vocabulary. Physical Education All children have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding of games, dance, gymnastics and athletics. The school has an Active Mark and Healthy Schools Status, reflecting its commitment to high standards in PE and promoting good health. We have been awarded our Gold Level Sporting Games Award – the first primary school in Wiltshire to do so! (July 2015 and July 2016) The children are taught a wide range of sports, including football, tag rugby, cricket, skittleball, netball, athletics and rounders. Competitive team games form an important part of our school activities and we take part in events such as football, netball and rugby tournaments and fixtures and gymnastic festivals against schools from the surrounding area. Music Children learn to sing and play a selection of instruments. All children learn to perform on their own and with others in class, and at events such as the school drama productions and Church services. We are keen to promote children learning to make music. All of Year 3 are taught to play the recorder. Reception, Years 1 and 2 have singing lessons with a visiting music teacher. Reception children also have a weekly Music Bugs session with a visiting teacher. A large percentage of KS2 children learn to play a musical instrument. At present we offer singing, guitar, clarinet, flute, piano, violin, viola, trumpet, cornet and trombone lessons. These are taught by peripatetic teachers and parents contribute towards the cost of lessons. 15 Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) All children from YR- Y6 learn French during the school day. These lessons are based on not only giving them an understanding of the language but serve to help develop their understanding of life in other countries. In EYFS and KS1 (Y1 and 2) the children use songs and games to begin to develop their awareness of language. PSHE and Citizenship Whilst PSHE and Citizenship is non- statutory we believe that this work is at the heart of all we do in our school. PSHE and Citizenship cover the knowledge, understanding and skills that prepare our children to play an active role as citizens. It promotes pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. It focuses on health and wellbeing and prepares them for taking their place in an ever changing world. The school has been awarded the Healthy Schools Award. Extra Curricula Activities Educational visits We believe that first hand experiences are of great value and endeavour to provide a variety of opportunities to broaden the children’s learning. The school is not permitted to charge for any educational activities and visits that take place within school hours. However, as the school does not receive any extra funding to cover such costs, we have no alternative than to ask for voluntary contributions should outings be planned. All parents will be advised in advance of any visit of the costs involved 16 should it be dependent on voluntary funding. In the event that adequate funds cannot be raised, the school reserves the right to cancel any activity. If the activity or outing takes place no child will be excluded because his/her parents or guardian have not made a contribution. Clubs and special activities The school actively encourages a wide range of clubs and special activities. Some activities are for set age groups of pupils; many are open to all. These activities are principally organised by volunteers (parents, teachers and Governors). Where professionals are employed and the activity is outside of school time, there will be a charge to cover these costs. Some clubs involve a small charge to cover the cost of materials and sundries. Activities in the past year have included: Musical instrument tuition Cycling Proficiency Tennis Craft Club Gardening Forest Schools Football Drama Judo Singing Yoga Y5 Sailing 17 Textiles Construction Multi-skills Chess Water colour painting Animation Lego Robotics What it means to be a Church of England School Whiteparish All Saints School is a Church of England ‘Aided’ Primary School, which means that it has a strong link with the local Parish Church and with Salisbury Diocese. A number of Foundation Governors are appointed to the school by the Parochial Church Council; additionally there is a close association with the local clergy and church community. The School’s ‘Aided’ status means that the Governing body is responsible for appointing staff. This ensures that those appointed support the principles of a church school and its commitment to religious education and daily worship. The School’s Ethos Statement Recognising its historic foundation, our school will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Churches at parish and diocesan level. Our school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. We encourage an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith, and promote Christian values through the experience we offer to all our pupils. Collective Worship There is a daily act of Collective Worship. We believe worship should be used to promote the spiritual, moral and cultural development of the children. The Rev. Jane Dunlop leads a Family Service once a month, which parents are encouraged to attend. We hope that all children will participate in Collective Worship; however, we respect the right of any parent to withdraw their child by prior arrangement. If you have concern about your child attending Collective Worship, please meet and discuss this with the Head Teacher. All parents are welcome to participate in the special school service, held at All Saints Church in the village to celebrate Harvest, All Saints Day, Christmas, Easter and our Leavers’ Service in July. 18 How can you help? Parents/guardians are always welcome at the school; we hope that you can visit as often as possible. Education is a partnership and by working together we can provide a firm base for your child’s future. We welcome feedback on your child’s learning environment and would wish to deal with any problems or concerns you have promptly. Your help is invaluable both inside and outside the classroom. We welcome help with art and crafts, technology, games, reading and maths. Help may be given on a one-off or regular basis and many parents assist with after-school activities. All parents are members of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). You are welcome to join in meetings and the many events planned over the year. We hope that you will also be able to actively help in some of the organisation. The PTA holds a skills’ register, please let us know what you can do to help. Sign Posts Parents tend to use local child minders to provide cover for their children when necessary. The school will be happy to pass on details of registered carers in the area. 19 Other information Uniform – available from Direct4logos in Romsey. 01794 511550 Boys Grey trousers or shorts. White school shirt or white polo shirt with school logo. Navy sweatshirt with school logo Navy school fleece with school logo. Grey, black or navy socks. Black, brown or navy shoes. Girls Skirt, trousers or pinafore dress in navy blue. White school shirt or white polo shirt with school logo. Navy sweatshirt or cardigan with school logo Navy school fleece with school logo. White or navy socks or tights. Black, brown or navy shoes of sensible style for school wear. Girls summer wear Blue gingham check dress. Sports wear Navy shorts. Navy polo shirt with school logo. A bag for their PE kit Optional for outdoor games (but recommended in the cold weather) Hoodie with school logo or a plain navy alternative Navy jogging bottoms Replica team kit for outdoor games is unacceptable, as it can prove divisive. We suggest that each child should have a named book bag, school bag and PE bag. Please note that trainers, jewellery (including earrings), nail varnish and other make up are inappropriate for school wear. All items should be clearly named. 20 The School Day 8.35 am 8.40 am Parents are responsible for transporting children to and from school. Children are supervised in the playground from this time. Please do not allow them to arrive beforehand and if you are delivering your child by car, please do not park on the zigzag lines or on the single white line and park away from the gates. Bell 8.45 am Morning session starts. 10.45 am Morning break. We operate a Fruit Break system at our school. 12.15 pm Lunch. Lunch is supervised by MDSAs. Hot dinners are provided by Downton Primary School every day for KS1. Menus are sent home every half term for you to order in advance. Children may also bring their own packed lunch. Some children may go home for lunch when first starting school. 1.00 pm Afternoon session. There is no afternoon break. 3.00 pm Children leave school and should be collected promptly at the end of the school day unless they are booked into after school club sessions. We ask that you pick up from clubs at 4:00pm promptly. If children are regularly picked up late, with no prior phone call from the parents, social services may be contacted if the parent is not contactable. 21 Complaints Procedure re curriculum Parents who have a problem or dispute concerning the education their child is receiving or the administration of the school, should, in the first instance, contact the Head Teacher. In the event of continuing problems the Chair of Governors should be contacted and the Complaints Policy procedure followed. Appeals procedure – non-admission If you wish to make an appeal against the non-admission of your child to a school you may do so under section 7 of the Education Act, 1980. You should write to the Clerk of Governors at the school. The Clerk will then submit the appeal for consideration to an appeals committee set up by the Diocesan Board of Education. The registered office of the Diocesan Board of Education is at: Diocese Education Centre, Devizes Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire. The registered address of the Chief Education Officer for Wiltshire County Council is: County Hall, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8JB. School attendance figures School attendance figures: 1st September – 20th July 2015 = 96.19%. (National Absence rate is 5.14%) We work very hard to ensure that our attendance remains in line with or above national percentages. If your child’s attendance rate falls below 90%, the school will write to you and no authorized absence will be granted for that year. Parents are required to notify the school within 24 hours of an absence. On the return of the child to school written details of length and reason of the absence must be given in order for the school to maintain statutory records. Holidays in term time are not authorised. Unauthorised absence may result in a fine. 22 SATS Pupil achievements At the ages of 7 and 11 all children are assessed in their knowledge of English, Mathematics and Science. In 2016, a new system was introduced, based on a score of 100 being average and children will be reported to be working towards national, in line with national or above national expectations. Assessment is ongoing throughout the school. At the end of each year the class teacher will make an assessment of each child’s progress and achievements including their attainment in terms of the National Curriculum core subjects. In year 2 and year 6 the National Standard Tests are administered and these results are reported to parents. They are used to compile Government performance tables for Key Stage 2. Our KS2 SATS results for July 2015 %L4+ Nationally 2014 %L4 School 2015 Reading Writing English Overall 89% 75% 85% 100% 95% 97.5% Maths 86% 91% National 2014 Comparison with our 2015 results School +11% School +20% School +12.5% School +5% %L5 Nationally 2014 %L5 School 2015 National 2014 Comparison with our 2015 results 50% 20% 29% 82% 40% 60% School +32% School +20% School +31% 42% 77% School +35% Full details of our results can be found on the Ofsted data dashboard. OFSTED Inspection 2013 Following our last Ofsted inspection in November 2013, the school was judged to be Outstanding in all areas. The full report can be read on the Ofsted website. (www.ofsted.gov.uk) 23 Safeguarding and Child Protection We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. We all share this commitment. All staff and adults who regularly work with the children are required to have DBS checks. The Designated Safeguarding Officer is Kate Heathcote (Head Teacher) and the nominated Governor for Safeguarding is Mary Odurny. Where does your child go from here? Children from Whiteparish All Saints usually transfer to: Bishop Wordsworth Grammar School for Boys South Wiltshire Grammar School for Girls The Trafalgar School at Downton The Romsey School Burgate Close liaison is maintained with all Wiltshire secondary schools and parents will be informed when ‘open days’ take place and procedures for transfer. Places to the grammar schools are allocated after 11+ examinations, which take place in September. As Whiteparish is close to the Hampshire border, some parents select Hampshire schools. The Romsey Community School and Mountbatten School have accepted our pupils in the recent past. I look forward to showing you round the school and discussing the curriculum in more detail with you. This is a happy school, where adults and children care for each other. I believe that every child can flourish and find his/her talent here at Whiteparish. Kate Heathcote Head Teacher 24
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