Index
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Chair of Governor’s Welcome
Letter from Headteacher
Bishop’s preface
Mission Statement and School Aims
School Governors
School Staff
Contact Information for School and
Support Agencies
8.
School Opening Hours
9.
Term and PD Day Dates
10.
Admission Policy
11.
Safeguarding
12.
Parents and Carers as Partners
13-14.
School Dress Code/Uniform
15.
The School Curriculum
16.
Religious Education and Worship
17.
Sex & Relationship Education
18.
Children with Special Needs
19.
Inclusion and Parent Support
20.
Attendance
21.
Behaviour & Discipline
22.
Emergencies, Illness and Medication
23.
School meals
24-25. Transition
26.
School Council
27.
Parent Teacher Association
28.
Complaints Process/Procedures
29.
Key Stage 2 Targets and Test Results
30.
Plan of School
Chair of Governors Message
I consider being the Chair of Governors for Ward Jackson Church of
England Primary School a great privilege. It is a great school to be part
of.
Whenever anyone walks into the building they receive a warm welcome by
the children and staff alike. The school has such a family feel and each
child is valued and accepted as they are.
School recently changed its status to a Church of England Voluntary
Aided School. There was a grand re opening ceremony where the Bishop
of Jarrow came and spoke to the school and blessed a special plaque made
for the occasion. The children took great delight in releasing balloons and
two doves to mark the great occasion. Each pupil received a school jumper
with the new logo on as a gift from Stranton Church. It was lovely to see
each child proudly wearing their gift.
The school already had a very caring ethos before changing status so the
change has just enhanced the ethos and strengthened the connection
with Stranton Church.
Children at Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School, thrive both
academically and emotionally, as each child is accepted and encouraged to
be themselves. The Headteacher and staff work hard to always give the
children the best possible education so that each child achieves their full
potential. The school was rewarded for all their hard work with a ‘Good
with Outstanding features’ from their latest Ofsted report.
I am excited at the prospect of what we will all be able to achieve this
year as the children, staff, parents and governors work together in order
to make Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School the best that it
can be.
Mrs Angela Hall, Chair of Governors
Dear Parent/Carer
On behalf of the children, governors and staff I would like to welcome
your child to Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School. We look
forward to working in partnership with you to provide a very happy,
secure and inspirational learning environment.
Ward Jackson became a Church of England Primary School in September
2011 because we wanted to openly celebrate the school’s caring, Christian
ethos and further strengthen our links within the community and in
particular with Stranton Church.
We are very proud our inclusive, family orientated school. Being small
(just over 100 pupils) we are like a village community, supporting and
encouraging each other to do our best in order to reach personal goals.
Our aim is that your child will leave us with a good knowledge base and an
enjoyment and passion for learning throughout their future life.
We very much value our good relationships with parents and we hope that
the information in this prospectus is helpful. If you have any further
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at school.
Jan Brough
Headteacher
June 2012
A Message of Welcome from the Bishop of Durham, Bishop Paul
Butler
It has been my privilege over many years to visit schools in many different
places. This has been across England but also in some of the very poorest
countries in the world, like Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda. It does not matter
where I see schools at work, I am always impressed by the dedication of
teachers and the longing of parents to want the very best for their children. As
a parent I know you want the very best for your child. The Church of England
is engaged in schools because it too wants the very best for every child.
Every child matters because every child is special. Naturally they are special
to you, their parent or carer, and to grandparents. They are also very special
to the school. This is particularly true for us in church schools because of what
we believe about the value God places on every child.
Jesus’ friends were arguing one day about who was the greatest in God’s
kingdom. Jesus took a small child, stood him or her amongst the group and
told all the adults that unless they became like this child they could never
enter God’s kingdom. I often wonder just how very special that child felt that
day. We want that sense of being loved, accepted and valued to be at the
very heart of our schools, and of your child’s education.
Education matters because it provides building blocks for life now and into the
future. We seek to offer the very best education we can in every school. This
is not simply about the important matters of reading, writing, numbers and the
like. It is also about the values by which we behave, and the kind of people we
want to be. We believe our church schools offer great all round education for
every child.
I love being able to visit schools and meet children. They are always
enthusiastic, welcoming and brilliant at asking tough questions. Their zeal for
learning is inspiring.
So welcome to one of our wonderful church schools. I trust your child will find
they grow and develop well throughout their time here.
School Moto
‘All smiles returned’
School Mission Statement
At Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School we seek to
treat children individually in a secure, caring and intellectually
challenging Christian environment, where children are valued
and rewarded daily for their achievement.
School’s Golden Rules
We are gentle
We are kind and helpful
We listen
We are honest
We work hard
We look after property
Classification and Religious Affiliation
Ward Jackson School is a Church of England Voluntary Aided
Primary School for boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 11
years.
Ward Jackson School is a Church of England Voluntary
Aided Primary School for boys and girls between the ages
of 3 and 11 years. School Governors
(Term of office end date in brackets)
Chair
Mrs A Hall
Vice Chair
Mrs J Dodd
Foundation – Board Mrs J Dodd
of Educ
Rev Andrew Craig
Foundation – Ex- Rev Norman Shave
Officio
Foundation – Parent Mrs A Hall
Mr C Hall
Foundation
– Mrs M Anderson
Parochial CC
Mrs J Rogers
Parent
Mrs C Welcome
1 parent governor
vacancy
Staff
Miss L Graham
Mrs T Devonshire
Mrs J Brough
(31/08/15)
(31/08/15)
(31/08/15)
(22/10/16)
(22/11/16)
(31/08/15)
(31/08/15)
(20/09/15)
(31/08/15)
(29/04/16)
(18/09/15)
(18/09/15)
The School Staff
There are many people on our staff team; some you will meet when you
visit the school and others who work behind the scenes. Mrs Brough
became our Headteacher in January 2007.
Headteacher:
Mrs J Brough
Deputy Headteacher:
Mr D Akers
Assistant Headteacher:
Mrs A McIlwrath
Teachers:
Mrs S Allen
Miss L Graham
Mrs M Tucker
Mrs S Stoker
Mrs C Williams
Mrs L Carroll
Mrs C Cass
Mrs T Devonshire (First Aider)
Miss J Graham
Miss K James
Mrs J King (First Aider)
Mrs M Smurthwaite
Mrs C Thompson (First Aider)
Mrs J Whitlock
Mrs L Emerson (Paediatric First Aider)
Miss M Robinson
Miss A Ward
Miss L Featherstone
Mrs T Addison
Mrs J Hart
Mrs R Hilder
Miss M Bates
Mrs J Whaites
Mrs N C Laking
Mrs S Moon
Mrs S Athey & Mrs A Gaffney
Mrs A Oates, Mrs D Simpson, Mrs J King
Mrs S Athey, Mrs D Simpson
Mrs C Cass, Mrs L Carroll, Miss K James,
Mrs D Simpson
Classroom Assistants:
Social Inclusion Assistants:
School Administrator:
Caretaker:
Cook:
Kitchen Assistants:
Lunchtime Supervisors:
Breakfast Club Supervisors:
After School Club Supervisors:
Contact Addresses
School
Ward Jackson Primary School
Clark Street
Hartlepool
TS24 7LE
Tel. 01429 293777 (Main School)
01429 293888 (Nursery)
01429 293899 (Fax)
www.wardjackson.net
email: admin.wardjackson@school.hartlepool.gov.uk
The Chair of Governors is Mrs A Hall, who may be contacted through the
school.
The Clerk to the Governing Body
Children’s Services
Civic Centre
Hartlepool
TS24 8AY
Tel. 01429 266522
Educational Psychologist and Educational Social Workers
Education Development Centre
Seaton Lane
Hartlepool
Tel. 01429 272222
Child Health Care Centre and School Nurses
University Hospital of Hartlepool
Holdforth Road
Hartlepool
TS24 9AH
Tel. 01429 522712
School Opening Hours
Nursery
The Nursery is open on a morning only.
Morning session 8.40am – 11.40am
Main School
The school gates open at 8.40am and school officially starts at
8.45am.
KS1
Morning Key Stage 1 session 8.45am – 12 noon
Afternoon Key Stage 1 session 1.00pm – 3.15pm
KS2
Morning Key Stage 2 session 8.45am – 12.15pm
Afternoon Key Stage 2 session 1.00pm – 3.15pm
Breakfast Club
Daily 8.00am – 8.40am
After School Club
Daily 8.00am – 5.00pm
A variety of other after school clubs take place throughout
the year such as football, table tennis, games and gardening.
Information will be passed to parents by class teachers.
School Holidays
School Closes
Summer
Half term
Christmas
Half term
Easter
May Day
Half Term
Spring Bank
Holiday
Summer
Wednesday 23
rd
School Opens
July 2014
Friday 24th October 2014
Monday 3rdh November 2014
Friday 19th December 2014 Monday 5th January 2015
Friday 13th February 2015
Monday 23rd February 2015
Friday 27th March 2015
Tuesday 13th April 2015
Friday 1st May 2015
Tuesday 5th May 2015
Friday 23rd May 2015
Monday 2nd June 2015
Friday 17th July 2015
To be confirmed
School is closed on the following Staff Professional
Development Days:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Monday 1st September 2014
Friday 24th October 2014
Monday 23rd February 2015
Monday 22nd June 2015
Monday 20th July 2015
Parents and carers are strongly encouraged not to take their
children on holiday during school time. High achievement is
strongly linked with good attendance and punctuality in school.
Please note that the Statutory Attainment Tests (SATS) for
Year 6 pupils take place in the month of May.
Admissions
The Governing Body of Ward Jackson C of E Primary School is the
Admissions Authority for this school. The Governing Body intend to
admit 14 pupils to the Reception year group in September 2014. Places
will be allocated using the Community and Voluntary Controlled Schools
admissions criteria.
In the firs instance, places will be awarded to those pupils with a
statement of special educational needs where the school is named in the
statement. The remaining places will be awarded in the following priority
order:
1. Those children who are in the care of the local authority;
2. Those children who live in the school’s admission zone;
3. Those children who have older bothers or sisters who will be
attending the school in September 2013;
4. Those children who are distinguished from the great majority of
other applicants whether on medical ground or by other exceptional
circumstances and who would suffer significant hardship if they
were unable to attend the school;
5. Those children who live closest to the school as determined by the
shortest suitable walking distance.
Should it prove necessary to distinguish between children within criteria
2, priority will e given to those with siblings attending the school,
followed by those who live nearest the school. Should it prove necessary
to distinguish between children in any other criteria (or between children
with older sibling in the above situation) then priority will be given to
those who live nearest the school.
Safeguarding
“At Ward Jackson C of E Primary School safeguarding children
is everyone’s primary responsibility” Mrs Brough, Headteacher.
It is the duty of the Headteacher, staff and governors to
ensure that school is a secure environment in which children
can flourish.
Visitors are allowed into school only after appropriate
identification and CRB clearance. The school has a 6 feet high
perimeter fence and the gates are locked at 8.45am and
opened at 3.10pm.
Visitors are always welcome at school but would need to make
an appointment.
School has successfully passed this years Health and Safety
Inspection and a Fire Inspection. All staff have completed the
Introduction to Child Protection training and they attend
regular safeguarding reviews. At least half of staff have Fire
Warden training. Fire drills are carried out at least six times
per year.
All policies regarding safeguarding are updated yearly and
parents/carers can request a copy if required from the school
office
or
you can
view
them
on
our
website
www.wardjackson.net
Visiting School
New parents will always be given the opportunity to fully tour
the school and to meet with Mrs Brough to help their child to
make the best start possible.
Parents & Carers as Partners
At Ward Jackson we fully appreciate parents support in their
child’s education, and have a variety of adult initiatives in
school:
 A Lunch and Play group meet every Thursday afternoon
from 12.30pm – 3.00 pm in the Sure Start room.
 We are able to run adult courses in partnership with the
LEA on Literacy, Numeracy and ICT.
 We regularly run parent nurturing groups.
 Parents and other family members are regularly invited
to school or church to watch their children perform in
termly productions, Easter, Harvest and the Leavers’
Worship in the summer.
 Parents are invited to celebration worship every Friday at
10.30am. The worship lasts approximately half an hour.
 As well as three formal parent’s consultation evenings,
parents are welcome to come into school at 3.15pm to talk
with any member of staff.
 Mrs Brough is available to speak to parents at all times.
 Because we are a small school, parents soon get to know
all staff.
 A member of staff is available at the gates every morning
to meet and great parents and children.
 A newsletter is sent home every Friday which gives
updates and information of coming events.
 A class topic sheet is sent home every half term which
gives areas of learning for your child.
 Our school website has up to date information for
parents and carers www.wardjackson.net
School Dress Code/Uniform
Governors expect children to dress in full school uniform
Details of our school uniform:
Summer Uniform
 Royal blue sweatshirt/cardigan
 Light blue polo shirt
 Grey tailored shorts/culottes
 Royal blue gingham dress
Winter Uniform
 Royal blue sweatshirt/cardigan
 Light blue polo shirt
 Grey trousers/skirt/pinafore
Footwear - Winter/Summer
 Black school shoes
 Black, plain boots
 Black sandals (summer)
Indoor PE Kit
 Navy or black shorts
 White T Shirt
 Black plimsolls (Optional as bare feet is recommended for
the majority of activities)
Children can bring a pair of trainers to wear for field activities.
All PE kit to be kept in a PE/drawstring bag.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL CLOTHING IS CLEARLY
MARKED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME.
School Logo and Initials
Sweatshirts, polo shirts, cardigans etc bearing the school logo
can be ordered at the school office. Your child’s initials can be
embroidered on an item at a cost of £1.00.
Class 3 and Class 4 require a swimming kit consisting of:
Girls - one piece swimsuit
Boys - trunks (not shorts)
All the children require a swimming cap which can be purchased
from the school office for £2.00. Goggles are not permitted.
Book, bags, baseball and sun hats all marked with the school
logo can be ordered at the school office.
Children should not wear nail varnish, transfers or make up for
school.
Small teaching watches and plain stud earrings are the only
items of jewellery that can be worn in school.
If your child’s ears are pierced earrings must be removed for
PE and swimming.
If your child is going to get their ears pierced we recommend
that it is done at the beginning of a holiday, well before a child
returns to school so that earrings can be safely removed for
PE.
School is not responsible for the loss of any jewellery items in
school.
Hair: In the interests of Health and Safety school advises
that long hair (below shoulder length) is to be tied or or tied
back.
The School Curriculum
Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School aims to teach
a broad and balanced curriculum which includes twelve national
curriculum subjects.
The core subjects are: Literacy, Numeracy, Science, Religious
Education, (RE) and Information and Communication Technology
(ICT).
The foundation subjects are: History, Geography, Music, Art,
Design & Technology (DT), Physical Education (PE) and
personal, social, Health & Community Education (PSHCE). All
subjects are differentiated to meet individual pupil’s needs.
The majority of lessons are linked by a creative topic theme
and parents receive a copy of their child’s class topic sheet
every half term. Your child will be taught a Literacy and
Numeracy lesson each day as well as a Basic Skills lesson.
The number of hours of teaching time for Key Stage One
pupils is approximately 25 hours per week, less time taken for
the daily act of worship and playtimes. The number of hours of
teaching time for Key Stage Two is approximately 26.5 hours
per week, less time taken for the daily act of worship and
playtime.
The school has a Home School Agreement which is shared
with new parents and pupils. Your child will bring a piece of
homework home once per week. School puts a strong emphasis
on those and appreciates parents support.
Religious Education and Worship
Religious Education is taught by school within the framework
of the Anglican tradition using Blackburn and Durham diocese
syllabus as a core for planning and teaching. There is a daily
act of Worship in school. Prayers are also said in every class.
In accordance with the 1988 Education Reform Act, parents
have the right to withdraw their child from attending religious
education lessons and collective worship. As we are an “Aided”
Church of England School, governors hope that your child will
take part in all religious activities. Religious Education is an
important part of children’s education as it broadens their
spiritual outlook through an understanding of world religion.
This understanding will help them in all aspect of every day life
and prepare them for their responsibilities as adults of the
future.
School places a strong emphasis on the nurturing of children.
Christian morals are reflected in our six Golden Rules and
children are given lots of opportunity to explore their feelings
and understanding of situations. Every class has a quiet
reflection and prayer area where children can take time to
reflect upon the world around them.
Parents are invited to our weekly Celebration Worship every
Friday at 10.00am. Invitations are also sent home for Easter,
Harvest and Christmas celebrations held in Stranton Church.
Sex and Relationship Education
Sex and Relationship Education is taught within the Science
and PSHCE curriculum. It is approached in the manner and
style of appropriate to the age level of the children. Our aim
is to develop children’s confidence in dealing with a wide range
of relationships they will develop and the issues that arise
form them.
Resources such as Lucinda and Godfrey and SEAL are used to
support the PSHCE curriculum.
It begins in Reception as part of the ‘Ourselves’ topic. We use
correct words, ‘penis’ and vagina’ but taught in the same
context that we teach ‘stomach’ instead of ‘tummy’.
In Years 1 to 4 topics include friendship, personal space,
keeping safe, hygiene and bullying.
Year 5 is when puberty is discussed and reassurances about
body changes are given.
Year 6 repeats puberty but includes relationships and feelings
such as how to manage mood swings.
The school nurse comes into school to give the Year 5 and Year
6 children and teachers as much support as required.
If you have any questions or worries please talk to your child’s
teacher, Mrs Hilder, Schools’ PSHCE Coordinator or contact
the school nurse. (See Page 7 for contact details).
Children with Special Needs
School’s policy for Special Educational Needs takes full
account of the Code of Practice.
Any pupil who is not making expected progress is monitored
closely by staff. If concerns continue then, after consultation
with parents, the child will be placed on the Special Needs
Register at School Action (SA). The action is for the class
teacher to give the child extra support planned through an
Individual Education Plan (I.E.P) to ensure that progress is
appropriate and achievable for the child.
If the child makes progress they may be removed from the
register. However, if concerns continue, then school may
request advice and/or support from an agency outside of the
school. For example School’s Speech and Language Therapist
or Educational Psychologist. If this was necessary then the
child will be placed on the register at School Action Plus (SA+).
If a child does not make adequate progress at SA+ then all
agencies involved may, with parental agreement, make a
request to the Local Authority (LA) for a Statutory
Assessment. If the LA agrees to carry out a full assessment
for the child’s needs then a statement may be drawn up which
details the child’s specific needs and the support which is
necessary in order for those needs to be met.
Accessibility
School is accessible to children and adults with disabilities. An
Accessibility Plan is in place to ensure that accessibility is
monitored and considered when school is being repaired or is
having new building projects.
Inclusion and Parental Support
Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School is committed
to being a fully inclusive school. We operate a ‘no exclusion’
policy as we believe in fully supporting a child who may be
experiencing problems.
Mrs Hilder is employed by Governors as a key link between
parents and school. Her role includes supporting the inclusive
ethos of the school advising parents and children on
attendance, illness and behaviour issues. Also, as Parent
Support Advisor, Mrs Hilder works closely with parents and
carers.
She can advise on a wide range of family
responsibilities such as nurturing, health and finances and
successfully runs courses with parents who want to improve
their skills such as ‘Cooking with Dad’ and nurturing
programmes.
Mrs Hilder is fully trained to lead ‘Befriending’ which is one to
one time of approximately 20 minutes per week where she joins
the child in a chosen activity or game. She also runs weekly
FRIENDS programme which brings small groups of children
together to explore the challenges of friendships through fun
based activities and games.
Attendance
It is everyone’s aim that each child comes to school on time
every day. For a variety of reasons however, this is not always
possible and school would appreciate it if parents would follow
the following procedures:
If Your Child Is Late For School
The school playground gates open at 8.40am (8.35am on wet
days) and closes at 8.45am. A child arriving after that time
will come to the main school entrance and parents will be asked
to sign the child in to school with the Late Entry Book.
If Your Child Is Absent From School
Parents/carers are expected to telephone school or send a
note on the first day of their child’s absence. This will allow
school to interpret the category of absence. If information is
not received, Mrs Hilder will telephone parents/carers to
discover why the child is not at school.
Requests To Withdraw A Child From School
This must be made in writing to the Class Teacher or by a
personal visit to the school. Parents will be asked to sign the
Signing Out Book.
Holidays
Applications forms for leave of absence can be obtained from
the school office. Parents are required to complete the form
and return it to school for authorisation by the Headteacher.
Prior to authorisation your child’s percentage attendance will
be taken into consideration, a copy of the application will be
taken for school records and the original will be returned home
informing of the outcome.
Behaviour and Discipline
School would hope that children develop their own standards of self
discipline and we promote this by means of positive encouragement.
Children are praised and rewarded daily. School’s six Golden Rules
underpin our high expectations and are followed successfully by
children from Nursery to Year 6.
Golden Rules:
1.
We are gentle - We do not hurt others
2.
We are kind and helpful - We do not hurt anybody’s
feelings
3.
We listen - We do not interrupt
4.
We are honest - We do not cover up the truth
5.
We work hard - We do not waste our own or other’s time
6.
We look after property - We do not waste or damage
things
The Golden Rules are displayed in every classroom and key areas
around school. We strive to be consistent in their use and children
are rewarded via Friday’s ‘Golden Time’ for following the rules all
week.
Anti bullying
Governors, staff pupils, parents and carers have a collective
responsibility to ensure that school takes all measures to
prevent bullying as well as knowing how to act upon bullying
incidents.
School takes this responsibility seriously. Having consulted with
children, staff and parent clear guidelines on the prevention of
bullying, the action to be taken if bullying occurs and what the
outcome would be, are set out in schools’ Behaviour and Discipline
Policy, a copy of which can be obtained from the school office.
Emergencies, Illness and Medication
If children become ill in school it is normal practice for a named person
on the contact sheet to be contacted to take the child home.
Accordingly, it is desirable that working parents give the school a work’s
telephone number through which they can be contacted and the address
of a close relative or neighbour who would be willing to take in the sick
child (second contact). The same information is essential for those
occasions when a child is involved in an accident at school and may require
hospital treatment. On these latter occasions the school will sometimes
adopt emergency procedures to have a child admitted to hospital but
obviously we would wish parents to be contacted at once.
Medicines
We are unable to administer medicines for the common illnesses such as
cold, sore throats.
However where a child suffers from a chronic condition such as severe
asthma, diabetes, epilepsy etc, parents are asked to contact school’s
First Aiders so that arrangements can be made to administer specific
drugs.
Guidelines from the School Nurse in relation to medicines to be taken
‘three times a day’ state that the fist dose is given to the child before
school, a second dose immediately the child returns from school and a
third dose given in the evening. This prevents the need for medication to
be brought into school. If your child does require medication in the
middle of the day this must be brought in and administered by the parent
/guardian at the given time.
Pupils diagnosed with asthma must inform the school as soon as possible
and complete ‘the prescribed medication in schools’ forms. It will also be
necessary to provide the school with a spare inhaler for emergency
purposes. Pupils should ensure that they also have their inhaler with
them in school at all times.
School Meals
A free meal is supplied to some children by reason of the
parents’ income level in accordance with scales laid down by the
local authority.
If you think your child may be entitled to free meals please
contact the school or the Children’s Services Department, Civic
Centre, Hartlepool. School ensures that children receiving
free school meals cannot be distinguished from other children.
Paid meals are also available at a cost of £1.90 per day (£9.50
per week). Parents wishing to use this service should contact
the school and make the necessary arrangements. Dinner
money must be paid on Mondays if meals are required. If you
wish to change your child’s meal arrangements then the school
office needs to be notified at the end of each school term.
Dinner money envelopes can be collected from the school
office.
Those Parent and Carers who are considering a school lunch for
their child are more than welcome to arrange a time to come
into school to sample some of the very delicious food that is
prepared fresh every day by our cook, Shirley Moon and her
team.
Transition
Year 6
Once your child enters Year 6 they will receive a secondary
application pack from the Local Authority (LA). There will be a
common application form (CAF1) in your pack on which you will
have the opportunity to express three preferences for any
secondary school, whether it is in Hartlepool or another
authority.
There will also be a booklet which explains the different types
of schools in Hartlepool, the partner primary system, and the
co-ordinated admissions process that ensures all children are
offered a school place at the same time. Some schools receive
more application’s than they have places so authorities have a
process to decide which children get a place and which have to
go to another school. These arrangements must be fair and
unbiased and follow the conditions set by central government.
Ward Jackson C of E Primary School is a linked partner
primary school with Dyke House Sports and Technology
College, but this does not mean that your child has to attend
this school, nor does it guarantee your child a place. In the
event that there are more applications for the secondary
school than there are places available, priority is given to pupils
attending a linked partner primary school and living in the
admission zone of that primary school.
It is very important that you look at the admissions criteria of
your preferred schools to see whether you are likely to get a
place. There is no guarantee that the Authority will be able to
offer you one of your preferred schools.
Nursery to Reception Transition
To ensure the smooth transition of Nursery pupils to
Reception, school’s Foundation Stage Leader organises four
weekly sessions, towards the end of Summer Term, where
nursery children spend a full morning with the Reception staff
and pupils. On the final session the child and parent are
invited to stay for a school lunch.
School Council
School puts great emphasis on pupil voice in that all children
get the opportunity to have their say in the way in which school
operates. Two school councillors are elected every September
by each class. The School Council is supported by Mrs Hilder.
They meet every two weeks and children’s ideas and
suggestions are put forward.
The school Suggestion Box is another way for children to put
their thoughts across to the School Council. Our school cook
encourages pupils to communicate with her about school lunch
by leaving a suggestion book out at the main entrance. Cook
also gets invited to the School Council meetings.
Children take their School Council role very seriously and they
often meet with pupils from other schools. They have even
met with the Mayor of Hartlepool as they continue to learn
just how important their voice can be.
Parent Teacher Association
This is an organisation formed with the purpose of holding
various fund raising events during the year to buy Christmas
and Easter gifts for the children and to contribute towards
books and equipment etc which school could not otherwise
afford.
The PTA would welcome new members so if you have time to
volunteer please contact the school for details.
Complaints Process/Procedure
The Local Authority has established a procedure for
considering complaints from parents relating to the school
curriculum, the Charging and Remission Policy of the school and
Religious Education and Collective Worship.
If there is a cause for concern, parents should raise the
matter with the class teacher. If the situation is not resolved
then parents should make an appointment to see the
Headteacher. If this fails to come to a satisfactory conclusion
then a written complaint must be made the Governing Body via
the Chair of Governors. If parties are unable to come to an
agreement parents may take their complaint to the Local
Authority.
A copy of the schools Complaints Policy and Procedures can be
obtained from the school office.
Key Stage 2 Targets and Test Results
Targets and Results for Key Stage 2 Statutory Assessment
Tests.
2011
Target
17 Pupils
Result
(Teacher
Assment
Only)
2012
2013
Target
10 Pupils
Result
9 Pupils
Target
14 Pupils
Result
15 Pupils
English
90%
100%
93%
87%
88%
83%
Maths
80%
78%
100%
100%
76%
83%
English
&
Maths
60%
78%
93%
87%
76%
78%