Wilberfoss CE Primary School
Welcome
to
Wilberfoss School
Induction booklet for Initial Teacher
Training
Child Protection
We take the safety and welfare of our children very
seriously and do everything within our power to keep them
safe from all harm whilst they are in our care.
Our Child Protection Co-ordinator is Mrs Janet Carter.
Whilst you are on our staff we expect that you will be as
vigilant as the permanent staff and that you will report
anything that you feel to be a concern about any child to
Mrs Carter.
You will be briefed about Child Protection prior to starting
your placement in the school.
Induction: What to expect
When you arrive at school, you will meet the Head
teacher and your mentor. (This maybe the same
person.)
We will
 provide you with our Induction Booklet
 take you round the school, showing you where to find the
staff room, toilets etc.
 explain routines, entry and exit points, resources etc
 introduce you to the staff.
 set out our expectations of you.
 talk through any concerns you may have about your
practice with us.
Useful Information about the school
Head teacher
Assistant Head teacher
Chair of Governors
Mrs Sue Monkman
Mrs Rachel Hatter
Ms Ann Gurnell
Contacting us
Address
Wilberfoss Church of England Primary School
Storking Lane
Wilberfoss
York
YO41 5ND
Telephone 01759 380327
Fax
Email
01759 380327
wilberfoss.primary@eastriding.gov.uk
No on roll (March 2008) 206
We are a primary school taking children aged 3 to 11 years.
Children enter the Foundation Stage at the beginning of the
term after their third birthday and are entitled to half day
provision. They enter full time education at the beginning of
the school year in which they will attain their fifth birthday.
Our children transfer to Key Stage 3 at the end of Year 6. The
majority of the pupils go on to attend Woldgate College,
Pocklington but some transfer to other schools such as
Pocklington School or All Saints RC Comprehensive School in
York
The School Day
Foundation Stage
Foundation 1
am
09:00 – 11:30
pm
13:00 – 15:30
Key Stage 1
09:00 – 15:30
Key Stage 2
08:55 – 15:35
Morning Break
F2, KS1 and KS2
Afternoon Break F2 and KS1
10:40 – 10:55
14:30 – 14:45
Finding your way round
You won’t need a map and a compass but there are one or two
essential areas to locate:
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The Office all human life is frequently there! On Day 1, please
leave your address and contact ‘phone number here.
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The Toilets These are located opposite the staff room. The
disabled facility is at the end of the main corridor. Look for Van
Gogh’s “Sunflowers”!
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The Staff Room source of liquid refreshment, the occasional
biscuit and (usually) light relief!
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Head teacher’s Office there’s life in there – but not as you know
it!!
Staff List
Teaching Staff
Mrs S M Monkman
Mrs R Hatter
Mrs J Horsman
Head teacher/Geography
Assistant Head teacher/Y6, Able Child, Maths
Teaching and Learning Resp: Maths, Science and
Technology
Foundation Stage Coordinator T&L: Foundation
Stage and the creative arts
Miss C Dearing
Mrs J Carter
Foundation Stage Art and Design
Year 1 PSHCE/ Child Protection
TLR Literacy/Humanities and SEN
Mr M Cobb
Year 2 Science
Miss C Stephenson
Year 3 P E/Games
Mr P Crawford
Year 4/History/RE/Music
Mr T Nevill
Year 5 ICT/Design and Technology
Mrs C Dearing (aka Miss Burn) Foundation Stage p/t
Miss A Martinez-Atkinson Spanish p/t
Support Staff
Teaching Assistants (TA)
Ms A Ames
TA Years 2/4
Mrs J Dyer
SEN TA
Mrs J Grey
HLTA
Mr R Bruton
ICT technician
Mrs S Lockwood
Nursery Nurse
Mrs R McFetridge
HLTA
Mrs A Pattison
TA Foundation Stage
Mrs D Woodburn
TA Years 1 / 2
Mrs D Leeming
SEN TA
Mrs A Ashton
SENCO, ELSA
Admin
Mrs A Penton
Mrs P Smillie
Dr L Bryce
School Business Manager
Admin Assistant
Admin Assistant
Caretaking, Cleaning and Mid day Supervisory staff
Mrs W Smith
Mrs A Cleary
Mrs R Riley
Mrs J Romeniuk
Dr L Brice
Mrs D Salmon
Mrs L Eckersley
Miss A Cox
Caretaker
Cleaning and Midday Supervisor
Cleaning and Midday Supervisor
Midday Supervisor
Midday Supervisor
Kitchen Assistant
Kitchen Assistant
School Meals Delivery
Photocopying
Your class teacher has a number code for the office photocopier – and
also a paper “budget”. You can photocopy anything that you need for your
lessons. Private-use photocopies are charged at 5p a copy.
(Words of friendly advice: Don’t even THINK about using someone else’s
number!! It could damage your health!)
Registers
Attendance Registers
These are kept in the main reception area alongside the front desk. They
are brought to the classrooms at the start of each session and must be
returned immediately after the register has been completed. This is
important because in the event of an emergency evacuation, the registers
must be available for checking.
Dinner Registers
These are also brought to the classrooms at the start of each day and
are returned with the attendance register to the school office.
(Messing up the dinner register can end in tears if Mrs Smillie is having a
bad day!)
Absence Notes
These are placed in the plastic sleeve that covers the attendance
register.
Money, Reply Slips etc
Send all money etc to the office with the registers.
Emergency Evacuation of the building
There is an escape route notice in every classroom. Please familiarise
yourself with the point of exit and route to the main playground. You will
be given your class register on arrival.
The children must line up in silence to be registered.
First aid
All staff hold some level of First Aid qualification.
The principal First Aider is Mrs Penton
First Aid resources are kept in the main office.
At lunch time, unwell or injured children should be taken to one of the
mid day supervisors who may refer them to Mrs Penton if necessary.
Red Letters are given to children who sustain head bumps and these are
available from the office.
Dress Code
There is an unofficial dress code and staff (that means YOU!) are
expected to come to work in clothing which is appropriate for the
classroom. (This is particularly relevant to Summer clothes! Shorts and
midriff baring tops are not appropriate!) We don’t wear denim jeans or
trainers, either.
Confidentiality
When you work in a school you are party to a lot of information about
children, some of it sensitive. Never repeat anything you hear in school or
discuss other people’s children with anyone else. This is likely to land you
in BIG trouble.
Written comments in reading records or in any other book
Even if your patience is at an end, never write negative comments about
children’s efforts! At best, it’s thoughtless and, at worst, it’s unkind,
hurtful and will invite anger from parents.
If you can’t think of a positive comment – don’t write
anything!
Tea and Coffee
Mrs Alison Pattison is in charge of the tea, coffee and milk service.
Please talk to her about the weekly charge and pay promptly at the end of
the week.
School Meals
The meals are not cooked on the premises but are brought from another
school in thermoports. (Large insulated containers!) If you really feel
that you can’t get through the day without a school dinner, please ask Mrs
Penton about the cost of an adult meal.
If you decide that this dining experience is for you, you will be given a
menu and will need to order in advance.
There is a village shop where snacks can be bought if you don’t “do”
packed lunches!!
Your Mentor
Your mentor is your critical friend. (S)he is also the person
who supports your work here, is your first port-of-call when
there are problems - and the person who undertakes those allimportant lesson observations! (S)he is also the person who
expects you to put in maximum effort and keep everything up
to date.
How to please your mentor …
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Treat the children kindly.
Enjoy your work.
Work hard.
Plan your lessons with care.
Reflect, and learn from what goes wrong.
Use assessment to help your class progress.
Keep your files up to date.
Tell him/her how you’re feeling.
Get to know the staff and treat everyone with respect.
Join in with the life of the school.
Ask for help or support before it’s too late!
How to seriously upset your mentor …
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Treat anyone, regardless of height, disrespectfully.
Fail to fulfil your role as a trainee teacher – and that includes the
paperwork!
Leave your classroom in an untidy state – including the floor.
Add sugar to the Head teacher’s coffee!! (this won’t upset your
mentor unless she happens to be the HT!!)
It’s always worth remembering that your mentor might be the Head
teacher!! Even if she isn’t, she will help in any way she can – including
providing help with job applications, interview technique and likely
questions/answers.
And finally ….
We are delighted that you are with us and want you
to be happy and have a successful teaching
placement. We take on trainees because we
genuinely want to help you on your way into the
profession.
If you need help – ASK!
If you’ve got a problem
– SHARE IT!
If you want tea and sympathy –
TELL SOMEONE!
If you want to know something –
ASK!
Remember, we’ve all been where you are now. We hope that, through us,
you are able to see your future career path.