Bishop Tufnell CE (Aided) Junior School
PROSPECTUS
CONTENTS
Welcome from the Headteacher
School Background, Values and Mission Statement
School Aims and School Prayer
Admissions Policy 2014/2015
Curriculum Matters
School Information
Governors
Staff
Further Information for Parents
Problem Solver
Uniform Regulations
KS2 Performance Data 2014
School Dates
Welcome to
Bishop Tufnell CE (Aided) Junior School, Felpham
Thank you for requesting further information about Bishop Tufnell Church of England
Junior School.
This prospectus is intended to help you to learn more about the life and work of our school
and to understand our aims and values.
At our school, we provide a stimulating learning environment for all children within a
caring, Christian ethos. We aim to give our children a wide range of learning opportunities
to help them to grow into independent, well-behaved and responsible young people who
achieve the highest standards possible across the whole curriculum.
We believe that we can only achieve the best for your child through close co-operation
between home and school. We encourage all parents to share in their child’s education and
we are always pleased to talk with you about any aspects of your child’s development. We
hope that you will want to share with us in making this a very happy and successful period
in your child’s life.
The information in this prospectus is up to date at the time of publication, but it can only
ever give you a snapshot picture. Please come in, spend some time with us and see for
yourself. We are extremely proud of our school, of our outstanding Church School
Inspection Report 2011, our good Ofsted Inspection Report 2012 and, of course, of our
wonderful children.
Shane Morton
Headteacher
SCHOOL BACKGROUND
Bishop Tufnell CE (Aided) School is a coeducational Junior School catering for
children from 7–11 years old.
It is a Church of England Aided School
which works closely with the two parishes
of Felpham and Middleton, the Local
Authority, the Diocese and local
community organisations. It shares a site
with Bishop Tufnell CE Infant School and
the Felpham Children and Family Centre.
There has been a school in the village of
Felpham since the late 19th century. The
original school has now been developed as
new homes. It was Bishop Tufnell, vicar
of St Mary’s Church, Felpham, who was
largely responsible for the building of
the original school in the village. In
recognition of that fact, the present
Infant and Junior Schools have been
named after him. He had previously been
the Bishop of Brisbane, Australia.
Bishop Tufnell Junior School was opened
in 1957 and provides a focal point for the
community.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Learning together,
to serve God,
His world
and all His people.
Always our best because everyone
matters
OUR CHRISTIAN VALUES
Courage
Creativity
Peace
Trust
Forgiveness
Justice
Thankfulness
Compassion
Friendship
Hope
Truthfulness
Humility
Generosity
Respect
Wisdom
Perseverance
Service
Responsibility
Fellowship
OUR LEARNING VALUES
Communication
Creativity
Independence
Spirituality
Thinking Skills
Working With Others
AIMS
“Education is not about making everyone the same,
it is about making everyone different and therefore more
human.” (Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury)
In our school, we aim to:
* Create a safe, happy, healthy and stimulating learning environment within a loving,
Christian ethos.
* Develop broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating learning that promotes the
intellectual, creative, physical, social, emotional and spiritual development of every
child.
* Inspire every child to achieve the highest possible standards of learning and behaviour.
* Develop individual, enthusiastic, life-long learners, who have positive self-esteem and
who become active and caring citizens of the future.
* Help all learners to think independently and to be responsible for their own actions.
* Be reflective learners who make informed judgements about our performance and
progress.
* Promote effective learning partnerships with parents, the church and the wider
community.
OUR SCHOOL PRAYER
This is our School.
Lord, let it be full of joy and happiness.
Let it be full of love and peace.
May we treat others as we would like to be treated.
Help us to grow safely, to learn new things each day,
And to celebrate the wonder of life.
Let us be proud of what we achieve together
And let us remember that as many hands build a house,
So, many hearts make a school.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
ADMISSIONS POLICY: 2014/2015
Bishop Tufnell CE Junior School is a voluntary aided Church of England Primary School and
as such the Governors are responsible for determining the admission of pupils. It serves
both the local Christian community and the wider community of Felpham and Middleton.
We therefore welcome applications from all children within our community, seeking to
embrace its diversity within a Christian environment.
As indicated below, priority is given to children in care (“looked-after” children) and then
to children attending Bishop Tufnell CE Infant School at the time when parents are asked
to express a preference for the Junior School stage of their child’s education. Most
children attending the school previously attended our neighbouring Infant School and
came from the categories of those with brothers and sisters in the schools and those
resident in the parishes of Middleton and Felpham.
The maximum number of children admitted to each school year group is 90. The Governors
do not normally exceed this number. All places are normally filled at the start of Yr 3.
For entry at Yr 3 at age of transfer, the Governors will initially give preference to
applications from parents of looked-after children/children in care and previously
looked after children and then to those who are on roll at Bishop Tufnell CE Infant
School. If there are more than 90 applicants from these categories, places will be
allocated by the Governors in accordance with the criteria set out below, in the order of
priority shown.
If all places in Yr 3 are not filled, the Governors will consider applications from the
parents of children attending other schools. In the event of oversubscription, the criteria
below, in order of priority shown, will apply.
The admission of pupils to established year groups will be considered if there are places
available. In the event of more than one application, places will be allocated in accordance
with the criteria below, in the order of priority shown, with looked after children
preceding all others.
OVER-SUBSCRIPTION CRITERIA
NB
For entry at Yr 3 at age of transfer, the Governors will initially give preference to
applications from parents of looked-after children/children in care and
previously looked after children and then to those who are on roll at Bishop
Tufnell CE Infant School. If there are more than 90 applicants from these
categories, places will be allocated by the Governors in accordance with the criteria
set out below, in the order of priority shown. If all places in Yr 3 are not filled, the
Governors will consider applications from the parents of children attending other
schools. In the event of oversubscription, the criteria below, in order of priority
shown, will apply.
1.
“Looked-after” children/children in care and previously looked after children.
2.
Children who are on roll at Bishop Tufnell Infant School.
3.
Children of parents who are regular* worshippers at St Mary’s, Felpham and/or St
Nicholas’, Middleton and who are resident in the Ecclesiastical Parishes of Felpham
or Middleton.
4.
Children who will have a full or half brother or sister/adoptive or foster brother or
sister, permanently living in the same household in either of the schools at the time
of admission. Siblings must have been a pupil at either of the Bishop Tufnell
Schools for at least the previous complete term.
5.
Children of parents who are regular* worshippers at St Mary’s or St Nicholas’ and
who are not resident in the parishes of Felpham and Middleton.
6.
Children of parents who are resident in the parishes, and who regularly* worship at
another Church that is a full member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland or
of the Evangelical Alliance.
7.
Children with known special educational, medical or social needs who would benefit
from a place at the school.
8.
Children of parents who are resident in the parishes of Middleton and Felpham.
9.
Other children.
Notes: * Regular is defined as attending a Service at least fortnightly for a period of at
least two years. Applicants applying under this criteria will be required to submit with
their application a form/letter from their priest or minister confirming that the criterion
is satisfied.
New residents of the area will need to provide a support letter/form completed by the
incumbent/minister of their previous parish. Reference to parents includes legal guardians
and includes either or both or a sole parent and where only one of two parents satisfies
the criteria the application will be treated equally with applications where the criteria are
satisfied by both parents.
When deciding between applicants who have equal entitlement under the above criteria,
priority will be given to those children who would have the furthest distance to travel by
road to the next nearest school. A map showing the parish boundaries can be inspected at
the school.
Application forms for admission are available from the school. All parents of Yr 2 children
attending a West Sussex Infant School are contacted by the West Sussex Local
Authority in the Autumn Term prior to the year of transfer and invited to express a
preference for a place in a Junior School. They are told of the timescale for the process,
including decision dates about admissions. (Parents wishing to visit the school, prior to
deciding whether or not to apply, should telephone to make an appointment.)
Late applications are considered after all those applications received by the specified
deadline. To avoid the disappointment of late application, the Bishop Tufnell Schools will
work together to ensure that all Infant parents in Year 2 have applied before the
deadline. Unsuccessful applicants will be offered a place on the waiting list appropriate to
the particular year group for an agreed period, not exceeding 12 months.
There is a right of appeal to an independent panel against a decision of the Governors not
to admit a child. Parents wishing to appeal should write to the Clerk to the Governors, c/o
the School.
Applying for a School Place in West Sussex
Schools in West Sussex are categorised as community, voluntary controlled and voluntary
aided. Community and voluntary controlled schools serve catchment areas. Voluntary
aided schools serve wider areas. This school is a Voluntary Aided School.
Admissions to community and voluntary controlled schools are the responsibility of the
Local Education Authority and applications must be made through their offices at:
Education Office (South)
Pupil Admissions Office
Centenary House
Durrington Lane
Worthing, West Sussex BN13 2QB
Telephone:
0845 075 1007
Fax:
01903 839214
Email: admissions.south@westsussex.gov.uk
Under the Education Act parents can express a preference for any school but parents do
not have a right to choose a school. West Sussex Education Authority does, however,
make every effort to meet parental preference where possible. Further information
about how places are allocated at this, and other schools in the County, is contained in the
Authority’s Information for Parents Booklet, a copy of which is available from the School
Office or the Pupil Admissions Office. Further details relating to admissions can be found
on the West Sussex Grid for Learning, wsgfl@westsussex.gov.uk.
Transport: Transport matters for children attending this school are dealt with by the
Transport Co-ordination Group, based at The Grange, Tower Street, Chichester, West
Sussex, PO19 1RH. They can be contacted on Tel: 01243 753530, Fax: 01243 777946 or
e-mail school.transport@westsussex.gov.uk
Notes/Definitions:
We will operate an equal preference system adhering to the Schools Admission Code laid
down by Parliament.
When deciding between applicants who have equal entitlement under any of the above
criteria, priority will be given to those in order of distance from their home to the school
measured in a straight line, the nearest being accepted first. We would use the distance
(in metres) that the Local Authority provide for us.
“Parish” refers to parochial parish, not Local Authority parish. Reference to parents
includes legal guardians and either or both parents or sole parent. Where only one of two
parents satisfies the criteria the application will be treated equally with applications
where the criteria are satisfied by both parents.
Evidence is required to support applications for looked after children or previously looked
after children who ceased to be so because they were adopted (or become subject to a
residency order or special guardianship order). Applications for looked after children
should be made by the relevant social worker. Applications for children who are adopted
should be supported by copy of the adoption order and the new birth certificate.
Applications for children who are subject to a residency order or special guardianship
order should be supported by a letter from social services confirming details of the
arrangements for the child.
CURRICULUM MATTERS
We are currently in the process of implementing a brand new and exciting curriculum
for all year groups.
More details can be found on our school website,
www.bishoptufnell.w-sussex.sch.uk.
Curriculum Organisation
Our curriculum is varied and stimulating. We ensure that as the children move through
school they make progress and build upon previous experiences. The topics studied are
balanced across the Key Stage ensuring that all of the children have the correct access to
all curriculum areas.
Basic skills of numeracy, literacy and oracy form part of the everyday organisation of
classroom activities and are part of every week’s work. Weekly spelling, handwriting,
tables, number work, writing, reading, speaking and listening are essential activities that
provide a basic structure to the week. This helps children to become fluent in the use of
English, and competent in the understanding and application of Mathematics.
Integration of topic work allows the children to apply their basic skills in different
contents and to come to understand their world and its relevance to themselves.
Within each classroom Learning Journey, activities are highly structured and planned well
in advance to allow for differentiated programmes of work to be developed and well
resourced.
All teachers provide a range of classroom activities for the children so that the more able
can be challenged at an extended level and children experiencing difficulties are set
appropriate tasks. This means that children will be working on similar Learning Journeys
but on skills/concepts to match their needs.
The Learning Journeys are:
Year 3:
Year 4:
Year 5:
Year 6:
Autumn Storms & Shipwrecks; Fire & Ice; Rotten Romans & Crazy Celts
Homefront History; Location, Location, Location; Savage Saxons & Vicious Vikings
Pharoah Fantasy; Terrible Tudors; Go with the Flow
Different Worlds; Lights, Camera, Action; Groovy Greeks
Whatever the subject area of learning, the curriculum is planned to develop six key skills
for life – COMMUNICATION, CREATIVITY, INDEPENDENCE, SPIRITUALITY,
THINKING SKILLS and WORKING WITH OTHERS.
The National Curriculum
The National Curriculum Areas of Learning are:
English
Science
Computing
Geography
Physical Education
Design Technology
Personal, Social, Health & Citizenship Education
Mathematics
Religious Education
History
Art
Music
Modern Foreign Languages
English
As well as being a core subject of the National Curriculum, English is at the heart of our
whole curriculum. Children’s abilities are developed within an integrated programme of
speaking and listening, reading and writing, handwriting and spelling in order to make them
skilled communicators, fluent readers and expressive writers.
Children do regular reading, handwriting and spelling practice
at school. All children will have spellings to learn weekly at
home. We use a range of fiction and non-fiction books to help
children develop their reading skills. Structured programmes
and books for particular abilities are available for use, being
well monitored by the teachers. In addition to our well
stocked library, classrooms have their own mini-libraries
supplemented by the West Sussex Library Service.
Children are encouraged to develop a love of reading and become enthusiastic, independent
and reflective readers. All children use the online learning tool “Accelerated Reader” to
ensure that they choose sufficiently challenging books at the right level for them.
The children learn to express themselves confidently and clearly in a range of situations.
We consider it essential that they are taught to listen carefully to others and to evaluate
what they hear.
We aim to develop the use of writing as a means of organising and
communicating ideas. All children are expected to write in a variety of ways
for different purposes and audiences - stories, poems, dialogues, scripts,
reports and diaries are just a few of these ways. Creative, empathetic,
cross-curricular writing is actively encouraged. Each child is aware of their
writing targets and work towards achieving the “next step up” on their
personalised writing ladder bookmark.
Handwriting practice is undertaken regularly. Children work towards their Writers’
Licence and Scribe Award. The school has the Basic Skills Award for English and Maths.
Mathematics
We aim to encourage children to achieve their best by making Maths an enjoyable and
creative subject in which the child develops a positive interest. The foundation for this
will be built upon good mental skills which include a thorough knowledge of number bonds
and tables.
We follow the national primary curriculum which is supported by high
quality published materials. A lot of the work is of a practical nature
involving the handling and investigation of shapes and other mathematical
equipment. The main areas covered are Using and Applying Mathematics;
Number; Algebra; Shape and Space; and Data Handling.
Children are encouraged to learn their tables and to bring them home to practice. All
children take part in a weekly times-table challenge. An equally important part of the
children’s developing skills will be to use the Maths they have learned in a creative and
investigational way. This is done by providing a series of mathematical problems which are
designed to widen the children’s mathematical thinking. This kind of work also develops
their ability to concentrate on aspects of Maths when a solution seems difficult to find!
We subscribe to the online learning tool “My Maths”. This is an excellent resource which
enables children to understand and track their own progress in Maths.
Science
Science forms a major part of the curriculum for every child. We build
on children’s knowledge through practical activities. The content of the
work being covered forms the basis of a broad and balanced scientific
experience. Children are encouraged at all times to ask questions, plan,
predict, test and evaluate, relating Science to their everyday lives. The
activities included are Experimental and Investigative Science; Life
Processes and Living Things; Materials and their properties; and Physical Processes.
The scientific process involves children planning experimental work, obtaining evidence and
then making sense of it all.
Essential skills such as observing, predicting, measuring,
presenting results and drawing conclusions all have their parts to play.
Computing
Computing has been given an increasingly high profile in school. Every classroom has an
interactive white board and a class Learn Pad (Tablet). We have a room dedicated to ICT,
where the children will be taught specific ICT skills and can support their work with a
variety of multi-media equipment. We also have over 60 wireless laptops and 50 Learn
Pads so that ICT can be used to support the curriculum anywhere around the school.
Through the new Computing curriculum the children will be taught programming skills
through 3 strands: computer science; digital literacy; information technology, control
technology and learn how to debug programs. Children have the opportunity to use
Probots, programming software (Scratch and Kodu) and using cameras for animation.
We have a new updated broadband connection which allows fast access
to the internet, intranet and network. Through teaching e-safety;
children and staff are aware of the implications of using the internet
and social media and how to stay safe online. We do ask parents to give
permission for use of the internet when children join the school.
Staff and children use online resources such as Accelerated Reader to monitor and assess
reading comprehension. Children have access to MyMaths, where additional tasks and
homework is set. During the current academic year, we hope to establish a virtual learning
platform which will encourage parents and children to work collaboratively. This will be
linked to a new website where parents and members of the public can access school
information and news.
Religious Education
Being a Church of England Aided School, the core of our religious teaching is Christianity.
However, in keeping with the aims of the school to prepare children as citizens of the
wider world and to appreciate the views and attitudes of others, we also learn about other
religions and traditions.
We follow the Diocesan Guidelines alongside the West Sussex RE
Syllabus. An act of Collective Worship occurs daily in school reflecting
the broad tradition of Christian belief, having regard to family
background, ages and aptitudes of the children. (Should parents wish
to withdraw their children from all or any part of Collective Worship
or Religious Education, their request will be complied with and alternative provision can be
made for them). The clergy from Felpham and Middleton Parish Churches are regular
visitors to the school meeting and talking to the children and leading acts of worship.
Visitors from other local Churches are also invited to lead Collective Worship through the
year.
The school has received the Bishop’s Commendation for its outstanding work in developing
spirituality across the curriculum.
History
Studying History brings about an understanding of how present lifestyle has evolved. The
way we live today has been directly shaped by the way people lived in the past. Work in
this subject draws initially from first hand experience and the immediate locality and is
designed to stimulate the children’s interest. A major emphasis is placed on the use and
interpretation of evidence through primary sources, such as letters, census data and other
resources.
History also contributes to children’s knowledge and understanding of countries and
cultures in the wider world. It enriches other areas of the curriculum and will introduce
children to the distinctive methods that historians use.
The periods of History studied are:
Year 3 - The Romans & The Celts
Year 5 – The Egyptians/The Tudors
Year 4 - World War 2/The Saxons & The Vikings
Year 6 - The Greeks/The Mayans
Geography
Children today are more aware of the world and events than ever before. Geography in
school is a study of places, the people who live in them and the human and physical
processes that shape their development. The school has links with schools in Sierra Leone
and Sri Lanka.
At our school, it is a subject that enables children to understand their immediate area and
the places to which they have travelled. Map work is basic to any geographical study and
the children look to refine their map reading as they move through the school. We are an
Eco-school and we teach the children to look after the planet and to recycle wherever
possible. We also encourage healthy travel to school through our Travel Plan.
The Geography topics studied are:
Year 3:
Year 4:
Year 5:
Year 6:
Our Village; China/Antarctica; Weather around the World
Location, Location, Location; Map-work Skills; Europe
Rivers; North America; Modern Egypt
Jamaica and the Caribbean; India and South America; Volcanoes & Earthquakes
Music
Music is taught either by music specialists or by the class teacher.
Emphasis is put on making and enjoying music by using rhythm and tuned
percussion instruments, songs, tunes and accompaniment. Children listen
to a range of music and learn a series of songs, including traditional and
modern arrangements. Our school choir and orchestra provide opportunities for children
to further develop their voices and musical skills. The school has gained the National
Sing-Up award.
All children in Year 3 are introduced to the recorder. All children in Year 4 are
introduced to African drums and all children in Year 5 have the opportunity to learn the
viola. In addition to classroom music, a team of peripatetic teachers provide specialist
tuition in violin, keyboards, brass and guitar for which a charge is made. Parents should
contact the School Office if they would like their child to participate in extra music
lessons.
Design and Technology
Children learn a great range of skills, researching the project they are
studying, planning what they are going to make, manufacturing their item and
evaluating their work. Along the way they will learn to measure, use a range
of tools safely, cut and join, make mock-ups and use a variety of materials
such as card, paper, clay, wood, fabric and paints. We have created a
children’s Technology Room at school for groups of children to use for DT and cookery.
Art
Art at Bishop Tufnell is an enjoyable and enriching experience. Children
are given many opportunities to observe, record and extend their
knowledge through a variety of art activities. Children have experience of
a range of materials. They learn about famous artists, their styles and
their work by looking at examples of art from other cultures and era. In
doing this, children learn about the ways of life that produced the art and place it in the
context of the culture in which it was produced, e.g. Creative Arts Week. The Creative
Arts (Art, Drama, Dance, Music) are positively encouraged and the school puts on a
different production every term.
Displays and presentation of children’s work have an important place in the philosophy of
the school. Art is just one part of the Creative Arts, for which the school has been
awarded the Silver Artsmark. One pupil from each Year group is awarded the Art Cup on a
termly basis.
Physical Education
We make good provision for the children to develop their skills across a variety of
sporting activities and offer a wide range of challenging activities such as gymnastics,
athletics, dance, swimming and the major team games. Staff and children are willing to
stay on and participate in extra curricular clubs which work on the broad philosophy that
taking part is more important that winning. We judge our success not only in the
standards we achieve, but also on the number of children who are able to participate.
Having said that, we also challenge our more able and sporting children to high levels of
achievement and our teams have won many trophies in recent years.
We invite professional sports coaches into school to deliver key curriculum skills every
week. The school has received the Active Mark and Enhanced Healthy Schools Status.
During the school year a variety of opportunities arise for children to
attend local clubs and courses and within the family groups of schools,
opportunities arise to provide several sporting events. We are fortunate to
have a large playing field and hard surface areas on which to play these
sports.
Health and Sex Education
Sex education within school forms an integral part of the health education programme
throughout the school. Children are encouraged to develop moral attitudes and to value
family life. We understand our role is complementary to and supportive of the role of
parents. Staff aim to promote tolerance of social, moral and religious backgrounds,
promoting self respect, self esteem and co-operation with others at all times.
We aim to notify parents prior to the commencement of the course of study related to
sex education. Parents have the opportunity to share our DVD material in order that they
may wish to discuss the content with their children. Parents have the right to withdraw
their children from any part of our sex programme. It is hoped that any concerns will
initially be discussed with the Headteacher.
Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education
The Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship educational development of all children within
the school has a very high profile. We aim to establish positive attitudes of mind, good
relationships between children and adults and high standards of behaviour. Our detailed
behaviour policy reinforces our emphasis on the partnership between home and school. We
value pupil voice and have an active School Council. Children undertake a range of
responsibilities such as Play Leaders, Peer Mediators and Eco Warriors.
MFL
We believe that children in our school should have experience of a variety of modern
foreign languages, in a child-friendly fun context. We have chosen French to be our core
language and every child in our school is entitled to a 30 minute lesson each week. We
hope that by the time they leave the school at the end of Year 6 they will be able to put
their knowledge and understanding to good use on our Year 6 trip to Paris. We also hope
that they will be in a good position to make excellent progress in their secondary schools
and have the foundations of good language skills for life.
Learning Support
Our Special Needs Policy states that “all children are entitled to a broad balanced and
differentiated curriculum”. We are committed to providing access to this curriculum for
all our pupils, whatever their needs. The Special Needs Co-ordinator works with the class
teachers and our Learning Support Assistants to provide support programmes for
individual children. By making effective use of this system we focus closely on each child
with specific needs and gain the best possible provision for such needs. We operate within
the SEN Code of Practice and we have received the Autism Awareness Award and the
Dyslexia Friendly Award. Vulnerable children are given a Learning Mentor to help them to
be successful in their learning. We have a purpose-built Special Needs room, which is
constantly in use, called “the Studio”. We also have a resources centre, called “the Qube”
and a new individual group work facility called “the Chalet”.
Homework
Children are given Maths and English homework on a weekly basis. We rely on parental
support for homework activities as they do have an important impact on children’s learning
in school.
Assessment
Assessment procedures and progress data are used for a variety of purposes. They help us
to provide continuity and progression in learning to match the children’s abilities and
aptitudes. We give the children feedback to help them to understand what they know, what
they can do and what they need to improve. We believe that constructive assessment can
raise standards of education. Children gain confidence and motivation from knowing what
they are doing and when they have achieved it. In this school, children have specific
targets to achieve in reading, writing, maths and other areas. Children completing Key
Stage 2 (Year 6) currently undertake National Curriculum Tests, but other assessments
take place continually for all children in other Year groups. We value our professional
Teacher Assessments, which are confirmed or revised in the light of national testing.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
SCHOOL HOURS
School begins:
Morning break:
Lunch break:
School finishes:
8.50am
10.15am–10.30am
12.00 noon–1.00pm
3.15pm
Our School Office is open from 8.15am until 5.00pm. The hours spent teaching during a
normal school week, including RE but excluding the Act of Worship, lunch and break =
23.45 hours.
Please note that our school day starts promptly at 8.50am. Your child should arrive at
school after 8.40am, when supervision in the playground begins – they should not be left at
school unsupervised before this time. There is a Breakfast Club which is run by
“Blackbirds” at the Felpham Children and Family Centre. If you require further details,
please contact the School Office. Your child should not be late to school. If, however,
your child is late, (i.e. arrives after 8.50am) for any reason, they must be brought to the
School Office by an adult in order to be signed in on our electronic system.
At break-time the children are allowed to bring in a piece of fruit or vegetable to eat.
They play outside on the playground supervised by a teacher on duty. You may buy milk
for your child to drink at break-time – please ask for a “Cool Milk at School” form from
the School Office. At lunch-time, the children eat in their classrooms if having a packed
lunch, or in the hall if having a hot meal, which has to be ordered online at
www.mealselector.co.uk. Please let the School Office know if you are entitled to Free
School Meals. Water is available for the children. If a drink is brought in, please ensure
it is a still drink in a named plastic bottle or carton (no fizzy drinks, please).
Our school day finishes at 3.15pm. Please ensure that you have made arrangements for
your child to be collected from school at this time. If you are unable to collect your child
from school and they are expecting you, please arrange for somebody else to meet your
child. Messages can be left with the School Office before 12.30pm so they can be sent
to the children with the afternoon registers. Unfortunately, due to time constraints and
timetable logistics, we cannot guarantee that messages will be passed on after 12.30pm.
There is a Puffin Crossing on the Middleton Road. Please encourage the children to use
this facility for their personal safety. We do encourage all children to walk or cycle to
ease the traffic congestion around the school.
ROUTINE ARRANGEMENTS
Absence
If your child is absent for any reason, please notify the School Office as
soon as possible, preferably by 9.15am on the first morning of the absence,
either by telephone to the dedicated absence line (01243 584489), school
mobile 07749 880303 or via a note with another child or sibling. By doing
this, if any child is absent from school without a letter or telephone call,
we can follow it up immediately. We are now required to report any
unauthorised absences. If your child is absent we need to record the reason for absence.
The Department for Education (DfE) has made amendments to the Education (Pupil
Registration)(England) Regulations 2006. The school does not authorise any leave of
absence during term-time unless there are exceptional circumstances. We would urge you,
therefore, to reconsider if booking holidays during term-time. If, however, you wish to
request any period of absence for your child, you will need to make an appointment to meet
with Mr Morton – please either telephone 01243 582400 or email office@bishoptufnell.wsussex.sch.uk.
Rates of Authorised and Unauthorised Absence 2013/2014
These figures relate to the absence rate of pupils of compulsory school age in the
immediately preceding school year, i.e. 2013/2014.
Number of pupils on roll:
363
0.6% of sessions missed through unauthorised absence
2.6% of sessions missed through authorised absence
We would also request that any medical appointments are arranged out of school hours,
except in emergency situations. If your child does need to attend a medical appointment
during school hours, please let us have a copy of the appointment card or letter and inform
your child’s class teacher and the School Office in advance. Your child should be collected
from the Office by an adult in order to be signed out electronically. Children will not be
allowed to leave school unless accompanied by an adult.
MEDICAL ARRANGEMENTS
The main first-aider in school is Mrs Sam Cannings, who is based in the School Office.
Other first-aiders include Mrs Helen Quiroga and Mrs Heather Dean who are based in the
School Office and Mrs Debbie Martin, who is classroom based. However, all our School
Office staff, Learning Support Assistants and Mid-Day Meals Supervisors are trained in
First Aid.
Please remember that when you send your child to school in the morning, you are
confirming that they are fit and well enough to be in school. Once your child is in school, it
is the decision of your child's teacher as to whether they are sent home as ill (this
decision is taken in consultation with the first-aiders in school). Generally, children are
not sent home if they say they have a headache, a tummy ache or a cold.
However, if your child is physically sick or has diarrhoea during the school day we will
always ask that they are taken straight home and kept at home for 48 hours. Please note
that if your child is physically sick at home or has a bout of diarrhoea, they should not be
sent to school until 48 hours after the last period of sickness or diarrhoea.
Administration of Medicines
We cannot administer medicine or treatment in school without permission
from parents. If your child needs to complete a course of antibiotics,
please contact the School Office who will provide you with a letter of
authority. Although we can help you by administering the medicine, it will
be your child’s responsibility to come to the Medical Room at the correct
time.
In cases of Asthma, we ask that your child brings in two inhalers that are clearly named –
one is kept in their classroom, whilst the other is kept in the Medical Room. We have a
comprehensive First Aid Policy which includes our Asthma Policy. If your child suffers
from any medical conditions which require a “Care Plan”, please speak to Mrs Cannings in
the School Office.
School Nurse
The School Nurse comes in to school to carry out some health checks on the children
concerning vision, hearing and weight. The facility for checking children’s heads for head
lice no longer exists. Please check your own child’s hair regularly and inform the school of
any head lice. Regular combing with a special comb does help to keep head lice at bay. We
can give you guidelines to help with this matter.
Personal Accident Insurance
You are recommended to check with your own personal/house insurance policy that your
child is covered for personal accident as he/she is not covered by the County Council policy
either in school or on an educational visit. Should you wish to insure your child we will be
glad to provide details of a policy recommended by West Sussex County Council.
SCHOOL SECURITY
The main school gates are locked at 8.50am and are re-opened at 3.00pm; entry to the
school during the day is only by way of the pedestrian entrance. School staff have access
to the main entrance door and car park by way of a key pad entry system. The car park is
strictly for staff use only. ALL visitors should report to the School Office on arrival
at the school. Name badges are to be worn at all times. Visitors to school are issued
with badges/stickers – any unidentified adults in school will be challenged and re-directed
to the School Office.
Windows are only opened by school staff. The school is protected by an alarm system and
entry to school, other than on school days, is by arrangement with the Premises Officer.
More comprehensive information can be found in the Security Policy, available from the
School Office.
CHILD PROTECTION
Under the Education Act 2002 (section 175), schools must make arrangements to
safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Parents/Carers should be aware that the
law (Children Act 1989) requires all school staff to:
* Support the children’s development in ways that will foster security, confidence and
independence;
* Provide an environment in which children and young people feel safe, secure, valued and
respected, feel confident, and know how to approach adults if they are in difficulties,
believing they will be effectively listened to;
* Raise the awareness of all teaching and non-teaching staff of the need to safeguard
children and of their responsibilities in identifying and reporting possible cases of
abuse.
Training is provided for all staff. The school has designated members of staff for Child
Protection as follows:
Shane Morton
Lin Roberts
Head Teacher
Children’s Welfare and Inclusion Co-ordinator
The School has a comprehensive Child Protection Policy, details of which are available on
request from the School Office.
COLLECTIVE WORSHIP
We have a daily act of Collective Worship when the whole school comes together as a
community. Parents and friends are always welcome to attend. Our daily worship is
Christian, but respect is given to other faiths in keeping with our policy to prepare
children for life and work in a multi-cultural society.
On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, worship starts at 10.00am,
whereas on Thursdays, it sometimes starts at 2.45pm when different
classes take the lead. On Fridays, we celebrate our Achievers’ Assembly
at 9.00am where children receive certificates and other awards for
outstanding learning, being helpful, etc. Parents are encouraged to attend
this celebration of their children’s achievements. Birthdays are regularly
celebrated at Collective Worship.
HOUSE GROUPS
All children, staff and governors are based in School Houses:
Arundel
Fishbourne
Goodwood
Slindon
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Red
Blue
Green
Yellow
Houses are named after local towns and villages. Children belonging to the same family are
placed in the same house team in order to encourage mutual support. Twice a year, the
children elect House Captains from Year 6 pupils. These children are given particular
responsibilities within the school.
We hold special house/pastoral group sessions at least twice a term, where children from
the same house spend the afternoon learning together.
GOVERNORS OF BISHOP TUFNELL CE (AIDED) JUNIOR SCHOOL
Mrs F Robinson
Mr R Baker
Miss D Brigden
Mr D Lind
Fr W Marston
Mrs C Matcham
Mrs R Cook
Mr S Morton
Fr T Peskett
Mrs G Renny
Miss V Raymond
Mrs J Thomas
Mrs J Naylor
Mrs A Drinkwater
(Foundation)
(Foundation)
(Foundation)
(Local Authority)
(Foundation)
(Foundation)
(Foundation)
(Headteacher)
(Foundation)
(Staff - Teacher)
(Staff – Non Teaching)
(Foundation)
(Parent)
(Parent)
(Chair)
(Vice-Chair)
(Treasurer)
Mrs M Limbrick
Mrs H Quiroga
(Observer – Assistant H/T)
Clerk to Governors
(Ex Officio)
(Ex Officio)
Correspondence for Governors may be sent c/o the School Office.
SCHOOL STAFF: 2014/2015
Teaching Staff
Mr S Morton
Mrs M Limbrick
Mrs S Cremor
Mrs T Underwood
Miss J Barnes
Miss L Brophy
Mr G Brooks
Mr A Cawley
Mrs R Champion
Mrs D Chute
Mrs A Cummings
Mrs J McCarthy
Mrs L Prudence
Mrs G Renny
Mrs C Stancomb
Miss E Thurston
Miss K Tilling
Headteacher
Assistant Headteacher: Pastoral, Science
Assistant Headteacher: Teaching and Learning
Assistant Headteacher: Pupil Voice, Geography/History, Mantle
DT
Maths
ICT, PE
Art
SEN, Forest Schools
Yr 4 Leader
Yr 5 Leader
Music, Creativity
RE
English
PSHCE/Eco
History, Student Mentor
MFL
Yr 3 Leader
Yr 6 Leader
Non-Teaching Staff
Mrs L Orchard
Mrs H Quiroga
Mrs H Dean
Mrs S Cannings
Mrs W Odin
Mrs L Roberts
Mrs K Dewey
Miss D Brigden
Mr P Hull
Mr C Hellyer
School Business Manager/Bursar
PA to the Headteacher/School Secretary/First Aider
Administrative Officer/First Aider
Receptionist/First Aider/Clerical Assistant
Clubs Supervisor/Clerical Assistant
Children’s Welfare & Inclusion Co-ordinator
Children’s Pastoral Support Co-ordinator
School Librarian
Premises Manager
Grounds Maintenance
Learning Support Assistants
Mrs J Barnes
Mrs J Brown
Ms J Eccles
Miss C Elson
Mrs P Jackson
Mrs D Martin
Mrs W Odin
Mrs L Palmer
Mrs C Smith
Mid-day Meals Supervisors
Mrs W Odin (Senior)
Mrs K Broad
Mrs D Hambleton
Mr P Hull
Mrs T Milloy
Mrs T Parsons
Domestics
Miss M Clarke
Miss L Millard
Mrs L Brown
Mrs D Hambleton
Miss L Millard
Mrs T Parsons
Mrs S Donnelly
Mrs J & Mr M Howell
Mrs L Morling
Miss V Raymond
Mrs L Brown
Mrs P Jackson
Mrs L Palmer
Miss C Elson
Mrs G Mansfield
Mrs W Clark
Miss H Merriman
Mrs C Shimell
Mr P Warner
FURTHER INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
The school offers a very wide range of clubs before school, at lunch-time and after
school.
Clubs include:
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Writers
Recorders
Cross Country Running
Chess
Karate
Girls’ Football
Choir
German
French
Football
Netball
Needlecraft
Superstars
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Stamp Collecting
Fencing
Study Buddies
Cricket
Gardening (the Mud Club)
Gymnastics
Badminton
Adventure Reading
Theatre Skills
Crochet Club
Cup Stacking
Basketball
Model-Making
You will receive a letter in September outlining all the clubs which will be available during the
academic year – you should complete this and return it as soon as possible. There is a small
charge for many of the clubs.
Home/School Partnership
The partnership between school and home is important to us and we value parent contact and
involvement. In order to keep you informed about the school, regular newsletters and
curriculum updates are sent to all parents/carers.
We subscribe to Parentmail 2, which is a form of electronic communication and text
messaging service. All letters sent from the School Office will be sent via the Parentmail 2
system – it is very important that you register with Parentmail 2 and we will help you with this
when your child joins the school. You are also able to pay for school trips online using this
system. All letters are also now available on the School web-site (www.bishoptufnell.wsussex.sch.uk) and extra copies can be found outside the School Office. Letters regarding
trips and activities may require you to print off a reply slip and return it to the School
Office. If you do not have access to an email account, your child will receive a paper copy of
letters, but it will be their responsibility to take these letters home – multiple copies of
letters will not be issued.
We hold termly consultation evenings and provide a mid-year report of children’s behaviour
and progress during the Spring term and a final academic report during the Summer term.
Behaviour
We believe that the most effective sort of discipline is self-discipline. Our children are our
best ambassadors. Our recent Ofsted Report found that the behaviour of learners at this
school is very good. We offer a range of rewards for good behaviour. Where behaviour is
inappropriate, however, we have a system of “red” and “yellow” cards in place whereby
playtimes may be lost.
Daily Requirements
Children should have their PE kit in school every day. We would ask that PE kits are brought
to school in a small drawstring bag which can be hung on your child’s peg. The only other bag
your child should bring to school is a green school book-bag (available from the School Office
at a price of £3.50) and a lunch box with a water bottle.
Contact Forms
In an emergency it is vital that we are able to contact a child’s parent or guardian as soon as
possible. We ask you to update the Data Collection Sheet at the beginning of each school
year to enable us to keep the information correct. If, for any reason, your contact details
alter during the year, please let the School Office know as soon as possible and we will amend
them accordingly.
Educational Visits
Governors and staff place great importance on the value of well chosen
educational visits and activities within school. You will be notified of any
visits in advance. There is, of course, some cost involved in these trips.
Legally, we are only able to request a voluntary contribution to cover the
cost of these trips, but if we do not receive enough contributions then the
trips are subject to cancellation. If your child receives Free School Meals,
you will only need to pay half of the costs of all trips/activities (except the voluntary trip to
Paris for Year 6 children). We hope that you will understand that these activities help to
bring the children’s learning to life. If you have any problems with making payment, please
talk to one of the School Office team who may be able to offer you alternative ways to pay.
Links with the Local Churches
Bishop Tufnell Junior and Infant Schools are proud of their long and happy relationship with
the Churches of St Mary (Felpham) and St Nicholas (Middleton). Every week, Fr Timothy
Peskett and Fr William Marston are invited to lead and share collective worship with the
pupils and staff of both schools and enjoy their enthusiasm and warmth. During the year the
pupils attend both churches for special services and also as part of the extended classroom
learning. Representatives from other local churches also regularly visit the school to take an
active part in Collective Worship.
Forest School
We are a Forest School. Forest School is a type of outdoor education in
which children (or adults) visit forests/woodlands, learning personal, social,
scientific and technical skills. It has been defined as "an inspirational
process that offers children, young people and adults regular opportunities
to achieve and develop confidence through hands-on learning in a woodland
environment".
Forest Schools use the woods as a means to build independence and self-esteem in school-age
children. Topics are cross-curriculum (broad in subject) including the natural environment, for
example the role of trees in society, the complex ecosystem supported by a wilderness and
recognition of specific plants and animals. The personal skills involved are considered just as
highly valuable, such as teamwork and problem solving. The woodland environment is also used
to learn about more abstract concepts such as mathematics and communication. Each group
has the opportunity to work in the woods with Mrs Chute, our Forest School Instructor and
an experienced team of outdoor learners.
Friends of Bishop Tufnell
At Bishop Tufnell School we work extremely hard to provide an excellent education for all
children. We have a very active and supportive Parents’ Association called “the Friends”, who
meet on a regular basis to plan school events. The Friends support the school financially and
in terms of time and good will. We value their involvement and appreciate the support they
give the school.
The Friends organise a school disco or film night once a term, as well as other events. Recent
events have included the Annual Firework & Bonfire Night, The Friends also organise various
Christmas activities such as parties, a chocolate raffle and the designing of Christmas cards.
During the Summer term, they help to organise the joint Summer Fayre with the Infant
School. The Committee which organises these events are always keen to recruit new
members. A few recent acquisitions have included the sail canopy on the front playground,
new library books and new learn pads.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I HAVE A CONCERN ABOUT A CHILD?
Is the concern medical, social or educational?
If you think that a medical
issue is affecting your child
at school then please make
an appointment to see your
child’s class teacher. If you
are concerned about your
child’s health, we will
arrange for the School
Nurse, Jacquie Latter, to
see you and your child.
If you think that a social,
emotional or behavioural
issue is affecting your child
at school then please make
an appointment to see your
child’s class teacher. If you
are concerned about your
child’s behaviour or
friendships we will arrange
for the Children’s Welfare
& Inclusion Co-ordinator, Lin
Roberts, to see you and your
child.
If you think that your child
is not making good progress
with their learning at school
or with homework then
please make an appointment
to see your child’s class
teacher. If you think that
your child has special
educational needs or is
gifted and talented, please
make an appointment to see
our SENCO, Di Chute.
Is the concern about school procedures, an incident at school or of another nature?
If you require further
information about a
particular school activity
or about school policies and
procedures then please
speak to Helen Quiroga in
the School Office. You
can request to see the
minutes of governors’
meetings, school policies or
any other school
documents or look on our
School website,
www.bishoptufnell.wsussex.sch.uk.
If you are concerned about
something that happened in
the classroom, then please
speak to your child’s class
teacher. If you are
concerned about something
that happened at playtime or
during an extra curricular
club, please speak with the
class teacher or with the
Headteacher, Shane Morton,
or one of the Assistant
Headteachers, Mary Limbrick,
Sasha Cremor or Tamsin
Underwood.
If you have any other sort of
concern, please do not
hesitate to contact the
Headteacher, Shane Morton,
for an appointment, either by
letter, email or telephone.
Any sensitive family issues
will be treated with
confidentiality and always in
the best interests of the
child. If Mr Morton is not
able to resolve your concern,
then you can be referred to
the Chair of Governors.
Bishop Tufnell CE Junior School – Key Stage 2 Performance Data 2014
Mathematics
Level 5 and above (significantly above the national expectation)
= 39% (including 11% at Level 6)
Level 4 and above (meeting the national expectation)
= 93%
Average Point Score = 29.53 (West Sussex average = 28.73)
Two Level Progress KS1-KS2 = 95%
Reading
Level 5 and above (significantly above the national expectation)
= 58% (including 1% at Level 6)
Level 4 and above (meeting the national expectation)
= 93%
Average Point Score = 30.00 (West Sussex average = 29.13)
Two Level Progress KS1-KS2 = 91%
Writing
Level 5 and above (significantly above the national expectation)
= 38%
Level 4 and above (meeting the national expectation)
= 90%
Average Point Score = 28.60 (West Sussex average = 27.87)
Two Level Progress KS1-KS2 = 96%
Reading/Writing/Maths (children achieved in all three aspects)
Level 5 and above (significantly above the national expectation)
= 24%
Level 4 and above (meeting the national expectation)
= 87% NB – This is sometimes called being above or below the “Floor Target” where the
national average in 2014 was 78%
Average Point Score = 29.38 (West Sussex average = 28.58)
Science
Level 5 and above (significantly above the national expectation)
= 48%
Level 4 and above (meeting the national expectation)
= 96%
Average Point Score = 29.60 (West Sussex average = 28.55)
Two Level Progress KS1-KS2 = 96%
SCHOOL DATES 2014/2015
Autumn Term 2014
Wednesday 3rd September – Friday 19th December (First day back at school, 4th September)
Half Term: Monday 27th October – Friday 31st October
Spring Term 2015
Monday 5th January – Friday 27th March
Half Term: Monday 16th February – Friday 20th February
Summer Term 2015
Monday 13th April – Wednesday 22nd July
Half Term: Monday 25th May – Friday 29th May
May Day Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May 2015
Please Note
The following dates will be school closures for In Service Training:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Wednesday 3rd September 2014
Monday 3rd November 2014
Monday 23rd February 2015
Friday 22nd May 2015
Friday 3rd July 2015
West Sussex County Council
Headteacher:
Mr S Morton B.A. (Hons) M.A.
Bishop Tufnell CE Junior School
Pennyfields,
Felpham, Bognor Regis,
West Sussex
PO22 6BN
Tel: 01243 582400
Fax: 01243 584489
E-mail: office@bishoptufnell.w-sussex.sch.uk
Web Site: www.bishoptufnell.w-sussex.sch.uk
Moodle: www.learning@bishoptufnell.w-sussex.sch.uk
Learning together,
to serve God,
His world
and all His people.
Always our best
because everyone matters.