Westwood Primary School
Middleton Road
Oldham
Tel: 0161 627 4257
Nursery: 0161 622 1658
School Prospectus
2013-2014
Dear Parent / Guardian,
Thank you for your interest in Westwood Primary School. We hope that this booklet
will answer any questions you may have regarding the school.
At Westwood, we strive to create a happy, inclusive environment, where everyone
feels safe and welcome. The children in our school learn through the first hand
experiences provided by our exciting and creative curriculum. All adults in the
school work together to provide an education which is matched the needs of
every individual, as well as being really good fun!
As a school, we work closely with parents in enabling them to work alongside their
children, and to offer them opportunities to extend their own learning through
various parent classes we offer throughout the year.
If you need any further information or if you would like to look around the school,
please feel free contact the School Office to arrange an appointment to come
and meet us.
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CURRENT STAFF
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Mr Andrew Feeley
Ms Christina Holdsworth
Mrs Sarah Chandler
Mrs Alison Jackson
Executive Headteacher
Head of School
KS1 Manager
KS2 Manager
TEACHING STAFF
Ms Christina Holdsworth
Ms Laura Richardson
Ms Dawn Johnson
Mrs Sarah Chandler
Miss Alison Grainger
Mrs Christine Coxon
Mr Trevor Eyles
Mrs Alison Jackson
Nursery Teacher
Reception Teacher
Year 1 Teacher/SENCO
Year 2 Teacher
Year 3 Teacher
Year 4 Teacher
Year 5 Teacher
Year 6 Teacher
SUPPORT STAFF
Mr Khalidul Hassan
Mrs Sarah Barlow
Mrs Syria Begum
Mrs Sujeda Ali
Mrs Pamela Aspinall
Mrs Anwara Begum
Miss Fateha Begum
Ms Ruhena Bibi
Mrs Lynn Corbett
Mr Robert Faulkner
Miss Holly Finnerty
Mrs Halima Khatun
Miss Honufa Khatun
Miss Farzana Miah
Mrs Jasmin Rahmen
HSLO/PPA Cover Teacher
Senior Teaching Assistant
Senior Teaching Assistant/Senior Mid-Day
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Mr Frank Kobyra
Miss Fatima Khatun
Mr Barry Molloy
School Business Manager (Acting)
Administrative Assistant
ICT Technician
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PREMISES STAFF
Mr Thomas Gaffney
Mrs Sharon Berry
Miss Melissa Williams
Mrs Josephine Crook
Mrs Amanda Brown
Site Manager
Cleaner
Cleaner
Cleaner
Cleaner
LUNCHTIME STAFF
Mrs Anwara Begum
Mrs Dilwara Begum
Mrs Rushnara Begum
Mrs Huseara Begum
Mrs Fahmida Choudhury
Mrs Aysha Chowdhury
Mrs Ayesha Khatun
Mrs Yeasmin Sultana Doli
Mid-Day Supervisor
Mid-Day Supervisor
Mid-Day Supervisor
Mid-Day Supervisor
Mid-Day Supervisor
Mid-Day Supervisor
Mid-Day Supervisor
Mid-Day Supervisor
KITCHEN STAFF
Mrs Diane Robinson
Mrs Jayne Waugh
Mrs Janet Duffy
Mrs Rachel Pinder
School Cook Supervisor
Kitchen Assistant
Kitchen Assistant
Kitchen Assistant
GOVERNORS OF WESTWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Mr Andrew Feeley
Mr Nooman Miah
Mr Philip Buckley
Mr Martin Knowles
Mr Arshad Kayani
Mr Mohib Uddin
Mr Anwarul Islam
Mrs Nargis Akter
Mr Shahid Miah
Mrs Pamela Aspinall
Ms Christina Holdsworth
Type of Governor Headteacher
Type of Governor Community
Type of Governor Community
Type of Governor Community
Type of Governor LEA/Chair
Type of Governor LEA
Type of Governor Parent
Type of Governor Parent
Type of Governor Parent
Type of Staff (Support Staff)
Type of Staff (Teacher)
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ADMISSIONS
The school is responsible for Nursery admissions whilst the Local Authority (LA) is
responsible for Reception admissions. The School works in close co-operation with
the LA at all times.
Places are not offered on a first come first served basis – where there are more
applications than Nursery places, the School allocates places according the LA
recommended criteria.
The Headteacher and Governors are responsible for ensuring that the LA
admissions policy is followed. Westwood’s Admissions policy follows the advice and
guidance provided by the LA concerning admissions procedures. A copy of this
can be obtained from the School Office.
CLASS ORGANISATION
On entry to Westwood, your child will be placed in a single age year group. At the
beginning of each new academic year your child will move into a new class and
usually into the care of a different teacher. Pupils also work with other adults such
as teaching assistants and, in some circumstances, special needs teaching
assistants.
SCHOOL HOURS
School day
starts
8.45am
Play time
Lunch Time
10.30-11.45am
12.30-1.30pm
Home Time
3.10pm
(Infants)
3.15pm
(Juniors)
UNIFORM
We expect all our children to wear uniform at Westwood, as follows
Girls
Boys
Dark green sweatshirt
Dark green sweatshirt
White blouse/Polo shirt
White shirt/Polo shirt
Grey skirt, pinafore or trousers (No
leggings/shorts allowed under skirts)
Grey trousers
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Black shoes
Black shoes
Black or white socks
Black or white socks
Due to Health and Safety, headscarves are not to be worn in school until Year 6.
Headscarves must be plain dark green.
Children also need a PE kit, this must be brought into school every Monday
morning, PE kit as follows:
Girls
Boys
White T-shirt
White T-shirt
Black shorts
Black shorts
Pumps/trainers
Pumps/trainers
In addition, children in years 3 and 4 will require a swimming kit as follows:
Girls
Boys
One piece costume
Trunks
Bathing Cap
Large towel
Large towel
SCHOOL CURRICULUM
The Foundation Curriculum
Children in Nursery and Reception follow the Early Years Foundation Stage
Curriculum which aims to deliver essential skills and knowledge on which they can
build as they progress through the school.
The National Curriculum
From Year 1 to Year 6 children follow the National Curriculum. This consists of 4
core subjects (English, Mathematics, Science, Information and Communication
Technology) and 6 foundation subjects (History, Geography, Music, Art, Design
and Technology and Physical Education). In addition, children follow the L.A.
Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education. We use topics to make learning fun.
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Assessment
Throughout the school year, children’s progress is measured in a variety of ways.
Teachers make regular assessments of children’s work and contribution, both
formally and informally, and these will be shared with you during parents’ days and
in written reports.
Children in Year 2 and Year 6 take Statutory Assessment Tests (SATs), in both English
and Mathematics. Children in Year 3, 4 and 5 take tests in the summer term.
Children in Year 1 undertake a Phonics Screening activity in the summer term.
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS
We want all children to achieve their potential and, from time to time, we may
contact you to offer your child extra support if he/she is experiencing difficulties in
school. If we feel your child would benefit from such extra help, the class teacher,
special educational needs co-ordinator or headteacher will contact you to discuss
it further. Please let us know if you have any concerns about your child.
SAFETY
The safety of pupils is of great importance to us. Children are not allowed to leave
the premises during the day unless they are collected by an adult from the school
office.
PLEASE DO NOT SMOKE ON SCHOOL GROUNDS.
FIRST AID AND MEDICINE IN SCHOOL
A number of members of staff are trained in first aid and will assess injuries/illnesses.
If necessary, we will contact you to pass on information about your child and we
may ask you to collect them if they are unwell. In the case of serious injury/illness,
the emergency services will be contacted immediately. It is vital that you keep us
up to date with home, work and mobile contact numbers so that we can get hold
of you (or a close relative) quickly if we need to.
SEX EDUCATION
Sex Education is not taught as a separate subject, but as part of both science and
personal, social and health education (PSHE). Our aims are:
 To help pupils explore and understand the feelings, attitudes and values of
themselves and others;
 To give pupils a basic knowledge and understanding of human
reproduction and development;
 To help pupils to adapt to changes in themselves.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
We believe that R.E. plays a vital part in helping children to understand the wider
community in which they live. Pupils currently explore the faiths of Christian, Islam
and Judaism in their lesson. Parents have the right to withdraw children from R.E.
but an alternative lesson cannot be provided. Please see the headteacher if you
feel this is necessary for your child.
PARENTAL CONCERNS
We have an “open door” policy which welcomes you to come into school to
discuss any enquiries you may have with your child’s class teacher. If worries
remain, an appointment can be made to see the headteacher. Should any
concerns still exist, or you wish to make a complaint, this must be expressed in
writing to the Chair of the Governing Body. The matter will be fully investigated by
the Curriculum Complaints Committee who will then recommend appropriate
action.
SCHOOL LUNCHES
School meals at Westwood are excellent and we would recommend all children
to have them. We ask that payment is sent into school every Monday (please can
this be given to the class teacher in an envelope clearly marked with your child or
children’s names and class on the front).
If you think you may be entitled to free school meals please go to Oldham Council
at the Civic Centre.
Children may bring packed lunches to school, but for safety reasons we do not
allow drinks in glass bottles or flasks.
PLAYTIME SNACKS
All children in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 have free fruit and milk each
day. We charge £1 per week for snack items throughout the day.
ATTENDANCE
Attending school every day is a very important. At Westwood Primary School, we
expect ALL children to come to school EVERY DAY unless they have a good reason
not to.
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Acceptable reasons for absence
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Unacceptable reasons for absence
Illness
Medical or dental appointments
(we must see appointment
cards for these beforehand)
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Collecting family from the
airport
Weather too cold or too hot
Hair cuts
Shopping for clothes or new
shoes
Poorly relatives
If your child is absent, you must report a reason for this to the School Office
immediately. If you do not do this, a member of staff will ring or visit your home to
investigate the absence further.
If your child is absent on a regular basis, it may be necessary to involve the School
Attendance Improvement Service.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
We operate a Safeguarding Children Policy in accordance with LA guidelines. All
parents and carers need to be aware that where there are concerns about a
child, the school is required to report the matter to Oldham Local Safeguarding
Children Board.
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