Stoke Climsland PL17 8ND Tel: 01579 370457

Email: [email protected] Website: www.stoke-climsland.cornwall.sch.uk

Executive Headteacher Chair of Governors Mr Ben Towe Dr Laurence Couldrick

Executive Headteacher Mr Ben Towe

Head of School Mrs Jacqui Payne

SENDCo Mrs Nina Oxenham

Class Teachers Mrs Danielle Young Mrs Juliette Endacott Mrs Rebecca Thomsett Mr Tom Lumby Mrs Rachael Moore Mrs Elinor Wiltshire (maternity cover) Mrs Jacqui Payne Mrs Sally Elliott Mr James Burchell Mrs Mary Breeze Mrs Rebecca Hernandez

Sports Coach Mr Matthew Bain

Higher Level Teaching Miss Tracy Donnelly Assistant

Support Staff Mrs Karen Yardley Miss Lara McIntosh Mrs Shona Finnamore Mrs Joy Parker Mrs Laura Mitchell Miss Sarah Adams Mrs Lucy Ross Mrs Kate Ticehurst Mrs Claire Moon Mrs Chris Rickard Mr Matthew Bain Miss Tracy Donnelly Miss Beth Parsons Mrs M Trewartha Mrs Amy Hicks

School Business Manager Mrs Judith Maunder

School Secretary Ms Gaynor Jenkins

Catering Staff Mrs Angie Beer Mrs Marion Kinsman Mrs Sue Stockman Mrs Paula Hartley

Site Supervisors Mrs Jackie Philp Mrs Julie Warren

Lunchtime Supervisors Mrs Karen Yardley Miss Lara McIntosh Mrs Shona Finnamore Mrs Sarah Adams Mrs Laura Mitchell Mrs Lucy Ross Mrs Joy Parker Mrs Kate Ticehurst Mrs Claire Moon Mrs Chris Rickard Miss Beth Parsons Mrs Amy Hicks

Calstock and Stoke Climsland Governing Body

Clerk to governors Ms Julia Stoneman

Governors Executive Mr Ben Towe Headteacher

Parent Dr Esther Gerlach Dr Laurence Couldrick (chair) Mr Shaun Wilson Mrs Sophie Wheatley

Co-Opted Mrs Joy Parker

Mrs R Godlement Dr Esther Gerlach Mr Sean McCrohan Mr David Braine Mrs Claire Bissell

Mrs Sophie Wheatley (safeguarding governor)

Associated Member Mr Paul Murray Mr Robert Chaffer Mrs Jacqui Payne Mr John Pengelly

Staff (Teaching) Mr Tom Lumby Mrs Sally Copson-Ball

CALSTOCK AND STOKE CLIMSLAND SCHOOL FEDERATION The governing bodies of Stoke Climsland School and Calstock Community Primary School decided to federate with effect from the 1 January 2014. Mr Ben Towe, the executive headteacher, will normally be at Stoke Climsland School on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at Calstock School on Tuesday and Thursday.

OUR SCHOOL

Stoke Climsland School is a community school that admits children aged between four and eleven years from Stoke Climsland Parish and the surrounding area. At present we have 201 children on roll.

Parents are actively encouraged to visit the school both before their child is admitted and at any time during the child’s education. The School operates an open door policy to strengthen the partnership between home and school. Parents are encouraged to visit school in addition to the regular consultation evenings. Teachers can usually be seen with very little delay or formality to discuss any issues or queries when they arise rather than waiting for the more formal consultation evenings. The school welcomes adults, both parents and members of the local community who wish to offer support or share their expertise in the classroom. We have extremely good relations with the Duchy College, Callington Community College, Plymouth University, the College of St Mark and St John and the Learning Institute. Students from these establishments carry out their teaching practices and work experiences with us.

The original school building was completed in November 1995, and is fully purpose built with spacious, light and airy classrooms, each with its own cloakroom, toilets and external access. A new classroom was added in October 1999 and yet another classroom was opened in September 2000. Another classroom, a music room, two new offices, a new entrance and an extension to the kitchen were completed in December 2004. The hall serves as a dining room as well as a well-equipped area for all aspects of indoor physical education. All children have access to a well-equipped library. Other teaching areas are fully utilised to give the breadth of education for which Stoke School is justifiably proud. There is a wealth of equipment throughout the school with each class having interactive whiteboards and computers. A computer suite was opened in September 2000 and in addition to this, every class has timetabled use of one of our two trolleys of thirty laptops, as well as a set of class iPads.

The grounds of the school are extensive with a sports field, hard play area, grassed areas and quiet areas. Full use is made of the environment of the school and a pond and wild area are used for environmental work within the curriculum.

The children are encouraged to care for and improve their immediate environment and to be concerned with the welfare of the wider community. Our children are encouraged to “contribute locally and think globally”. At Stoke Climsland School we believe that schools have an essential part to play in educating children not only to cope with challenges they will face in the future, but to rise to them and play an active part in finding solutions. Our children take part in an active school council and eco team.

You can be assured that at our school, every child matters and we strive to provide a secure, happy and caring environment where children are central to our thoughts and each individual is valued for their efforts and achievements.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

“At Stoke Climsland School we have high expectations and aim for high standards in achievement and behaviour. We encourage pupils to become caring, competent, self- reliant people with knowledge of the world and a desire to learn more. We aim to achieve excellence in teaching and learning in order to ensure that each child achieves their highest potential.”

THE AIMS OF THE SCHOOL

• To accept the child as an individual with needs, feelings, interests and talents. • To create a secure and stimulating environment in which children can learn confidently and happily. • To encourage the child to achieve their full potential in all aspects of school life and gain satisfaction from their achievements. • To develop a sense of awareness and caring for others through religious and moral education. • To encourage school and family links to ensure mutual understanding of parental views and aspirations, together with an awareness of school ethos. • To promote the professional development of the staff. • To involve parents, governors and the community in general in the school in order to work together to achieve these aims.

ABSENCES If a child is absent from school we request that you inform us by 9.30am on the first morning of absence. There is an automated telephone system (T: 01579 370457 Option 1) where messages can be left to report any absences. If we do not receive a phone call to explain the absence we will endeavour to contact you. We are required by law to keep a record of all absences from school for any reason and publish them in various school reports.

The percentage of authorised or unauthorised absence, across the academic year 2018/19, was 5.0% compared to the national average of 4.5%

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB There is an after school club known as the Cool Club, which is run by Ducklings, who are OfSTED registered. They operate on school premises between 3:00pm and 6:00pm term time only. Please contact Ducklings on 07813 929171 for details including cost.

BREAKFAST CLUB Breakfast Club is open every day from 7:30am until 8:40am in the hall. If you would like your child to attend please complete a booking form available from the office at least the day before. The cost is £3.75 per session from 7.30am and £2.75 per session from 8.00am payable in advance or on the day.

CHILD PROTECTION We recognise that all staff and governors have a full and active part to play in protecting our pupils from harm and that the child's welfare is our paramount concern. Our designated safeguarding lead is Ben Towe and our deputy designated safeguarding lead is Jacqui Payne. In the case of concerns about the welfare of any

child, the designated teacher will assess the situation and follow procedures, which may involve contacting the Multi-Agency Referral Unit (MARU). Our school's procedures for safeguarding children are in line with the Cornwall LA Child Protection Procedures: 'Working Together to Safeguard Children'. The school's safeguarding policy is available from the office or on the school website.

CLUBS Various after-school clubs are organised throughout the year. These vary according to the interests of the children and the staff available to organise them. Among the clubs are netball, football, tag rugby, cricket, tennis, athletics, infant games, cross country, hockey, art, book group, gardening, choir, French, Spanish, cooking and guitars.

COMPLAINTS We regard the education of your child as a two-way exchange. If you are ever unhappy about anything that happens at school please speak to the class teacher. If you are still unhappy please feel free to see the Headteacher. Any further complaints should follow the School Complaints Policy which is on the school website or a copy can be obtained from the school office.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR DISABILITY The School has a current and agreed Accessibility Plan which sets out how the school is able to admit pupils with a disability. Disabled pupils are able to access all areas of the building and we have facilities such as a disabled toilet. Should pupils require it there is some county funding available for further modifications to the building. At Stoke Climsland we positively promote the inclusion of all individuals within the school community. The school's admission and employment policies do not discriminate against those with a disability.

DISCIPLINE AND SCHOOL RULES Everyone has the right to feel secure and happy at our school and it is hoped that by example, both in the home and in the school, the children are encouraged to treat fellow pupils and adults with courtesy and respect as well as to display care and consideration towards their surroundings. Our school rules, which were drawn up in consultation with pupils, are designed to be clear cut, fair and easily understood by all. They are:

1. Follow instructions from school staff. Listen to the adults and do as you are told straight away. Keep to the rotas and routines around school. 2. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself. Don’t hit, kick, push, poke, hurt or annoy anyone else. Don’t throw or misuse objects. Respect other people’s property and school property. 3. No teasing, put-downs, name calling or swearing.

4. Be respectful and have good manners. Be polite. Don’t be rude, back chat or interrupt. Be quiet and look when someone is talking to the whole class or to your group. Listen to others. 5. Be honest. Do not tell lies, cover up for other people’s lies or try and get other people into trouble. 6. Be calm and considerate in and around school. Don’t run, shout, push, barge into people. 7. Don’t distract people when they are working.

GOVERNORS' AIMS FOR THE CURRICULUM 1. To develop a curriculum that is flexible enough to provide for the many needs of our children at different stages of their development. 2. To ensure that the curriculum serves the needs of each individual. 3. To provide a broad and balanced curriculum for all the pupils with specific regard to numeracy, literacy and other fundamental skills relating to the process of oral, written and visual communication. 4. To encourage the children to acquire a set of values on which to base their behaviour for the present and the future. 5. To encourage the child to be happy and to find enjoyment in the variety of aspects of school work and to gain satisfaction from his/her own achievement. 6. To prepare pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences that they will encounter later in life.

GOVERNORS' CHARGING AND REMISSION POLICY Optional trips, wholly or mainly outside school hours, may be charged for at full cost. Voluntary contributions may be sought from parents for additional activities and visits mainly during school hours. Parents are not obliged to pay but these activities may not take place if sufficient funds are not available.

The school reserves the right to invite voluntary contributions towards the cost of ingredients, materials and equipment, where parents have expressed the wish, in advance, to receive a finished product. Parents may be charged for breakages and damage to property where it is the result of their child's behaviour.

HOMEWORK Homework is seen as a means of developing an effective partnership between school and parents, consolidating and reinforcing skills and understanding.

In the main, this will entail reading, the learning of spelling and mathematical facts and research related to class topic work. It is also hoped that children will be encouraged to read many kinds of materials at home whether it be newspapers, books or comics. Many parents already help their children in this way and this is greatly appreciated by the staff. We use a variety of teaching methods to support the children's learning and the staff will be happy to explain and involve parents in the child's learning and progress. We actively encourage this partnership between home and school.

INTERNATIONAL LINKS Global citizenship is an integral part of the curriculum and planned alongside cross curricular themes whenever possible.

ORGANISATION OF CLASSES The children in the school are currently divided into seven classes in their own year groups. Class size depends upon intake and the number of classes overall depends on the number on roll in each year group and budgetary constraints. It is sometimes necessary to organise classes into vertical year groups. All classes have the support of at least one teaching assistant.

The children in Reception work on the Foundation Stage curriculum and Years One and Two cover the programmes of study from Key Stage One of the National Curriculum. Obviously the attainment levels will vary dependent on the age and ability of each child. The children in Years Three, Four Five and Six will work through Key Stage Two. Pupils work under the direction of the class teacher and sometimes children may be supported in a group or individually, either working in the classroom or being withdrawn to work in a smaller group with another teacher or a teaching assistant.

PASTORAL CARE We endeavour to develop good relationships between the children and all members of staff so that all children will feel that they may rely on support in times of stress. We encourage good liaison between parents and teachers so that should difficulties arise neither party will be hesitant in contacting the other. Problems at home can often reflect in school and vice versa. Any change in home circumstance (illness, bereavement, marriage breakdown, house removal, etc.) can affect a child's emotional well-being and learning at school and a confidential chat with the class teacher or headteacher will ensure that a child under stress is treated with sensitivity and understanding. A phone call to arrange an appointment in these situations would be appreciated. If a child becomes ill or meets with an accident, we will normally contact the parents and first-aid will be administered as the circumstances permit. The school is also prepared to help with transport in an emergency. When the need arises the school can provide a link between the various agencies - medical, welfare, social services, etc. - and the parents.

POLICIES Policies mentioned in this prospectus are available on the school website.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY The school has an equality and diversity policy that ensures all children and adults have access to the school and the curriculum. This policy is regularly monitored and updated by the governors. Any prejudice exhibited either by staff, parents or pupils would be totally unacceptable and should be reported.

RECORDING AND REPORTING CHILDREN'S PROGRESS It is required by the 1988 Education Reform act that children be formally assessed at the end of each Key Stage. This is at the age of seven and eleven years in the primary school. The results of these assessments must be reported to the parents of these children. Teacher assessment, supported by the results of Standardised Assessment Tasks, (SATs), determines levels of attainment.

Teachers continually assess the children's progress and are available to discuss this with parents, not only at our regular consultation evenings, but also whenever the parent or teacher feels a particular need. If you have a concern about your child's progress please do not hesitate to contact the Headteacher or your child's class teacher. Teachers will make contact with parents if they are concerned in any way.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION There is a daily act of non-denominational Christian collective worship. Religious Education is based on the Cornwall Agreed Syllabus. Should you wish to withdraw your child either from religious education or collective worship or both, you may do so. You are asked to send in work to school that will educate your child in the religion of your choice. The relevant policies can be found on the school website.

KS2 SATs Results 2019 (National in brackets)

Writing All three Reading test teacher Maths test combined assessment Percentage of pupils: Attaining the expected standard or 67% (73%) 67% (78%) 50% (79%) 40% (65%) above Attaining the greater depth 23% (19%) 17% (15%) 13% (17%) 6% (6%) standard

SCHOOL ADMISSIONS , as the Admission Authority for the school, sets the admission arrangements and handles all applications. For information on how to apply and how places will be allocated visit www.cornwall.gov.uk/admissions.

The Governing Body will ultimately deal with any problems concerning admissions.

SCHOOL BADGE

Through long association with the , chiefly due to the siting of the Home Farm in the parish, local people consider Stoke Climsland to be the ‘Duchy Village’. A previous rector of Stoke Climsland Church, Canon Andrews was sometimes chaplain to the Royal family. The members of the Royal family made many visits to Stoke. It is through this connection that the school is the only educational establishment in Cornwall permitted to wear the plume-feathered crest on school badges.

SCHOOL HOURS

Infants 08.55am – 12 midday 1.00pm – 3:00pm

Juniors 08.55am – 12:15pm 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Assemblies are held between 10.25am and 10.40am in the morning

Break is between 10.40am and 10.55am

Afternoon break for infants only is between 2.15pm - 2.25pm

The school cannot accept responsibility for children who are at school outside the supervised hours of 8.40 a.m. to 3.15 p.m. they are taking part in an organised school activity.

SCHOOL NURSE

During your child's education we aim to carry out the following health checks with parental consent:- • Vision Screening (Reception) • Measurement of height and weight (Reception & Year 6) • Hearing Screening (Year 1)

SCHOOL MEALS

Our own cook and her team, in the school canteen, prepare the school meals. The quantity is tailored to

the appetite of the individual child and they are expected to eat all their lunch, unless there is a specific reason for not doing so. Special dietary needs can be catered for in consultation with our cook. There is a choice of main course and dessert course every day.

There is always fresh fruit and salad available.

SEX AND RELATIONSHIPS EDUCATION (SRE)

Aspects of health education, including sex education, are part of our Personal, Health, Social and Emotional (PHSE) curriculum. The SRE policy clarifies the content and manner in which sex education is delivered in our school and can be found on the school website. Aspects of SRE are part of the National Curriculum and therefore are part of every child's entitlement.

We feel that a broader based programme of SRE that includes work on relationships and the development of personal skills is in the best interests of the pupils at Stoke Climsland School, and so is taught throughout Key Stage 2.

Questions may occur naturally during conversation or discussion and these topics will be dealt with as sensitively and openly as possible. Where teachers feel appropriate, parents will be requested to become involved and will be informed. Parents may withdraw their children from the PHSE aspects of SRE.

SPECIAL NEEDS The needs and abilities of all children are considered when planning the curriculum. The school operates a staged approach for children who might have special educational needs. This follows the recommended procedure set out in the Government's Code of Practice established in 2013. The careful monitoring of individual children together with the advice of appropriate specialists when necessary helps to maintain progress made by children of all abilities.

Parents who consider that their children may have special educational needs should discuss the matter with the class teacher and the Headteacher. Further information is available from class teachers, the Special Educational Needs Disability Coordinator (SENDCO) and the School's SEND Policy and Information Report which can be found on the school website.

SPORT Activities take place at various times throughout the year. The timing of each event is dependent upon weather, finance, resources and other external considerations. We endeavour to give all children, who wish to participate in competitive sporting events, opportunities to do so. In the summer term children take part in both competitive and non-competitive sports days. Football, netball, tag rugby and hardball and "kwik" cricket matches are arranged with local schools on a cup, league and friendly basis. Cup and league football games are played on a seven-a-side basis and "friendlies" might be eleven-a-side.

SWIMMING Swimming is part of the general curriculum and we expect all children to participate unless medical reasons dictate otherwise. Appropriate swimwear is required. A swimming coach, lifeguards and parent volunteers assist us and we currently use the facilities at St Mellion.

The cost of the activity has to be met by the school and is funded by weekly contribution from parents.

THE SCHOOL FIELD As a privilege and at their parents own risk as this is unsupervised, children from the village may use the school field between 4pm and 8pm. For the safety of your children any dangerous sports are not allowed on the school site. Children are not allowed in the vicinity of the school building and should keep away from doors and windows to ensure that the alarm is not set off. This privilege depends entirely on respect for the school property. Dogs are not permitted on the school site. This is to safeguard children from injury and disease.

TRANSFER TO SECONDARY EDUCATION. Children transfer at the age of eleven. Parents are able to state preference for schools at this age but the vast majority of our children go to Callington Community College which is about three miles from Stoke Climsland School. We have good transition arrangements with all local secondary schools

Children in year five, along with their parents, are invited to visit Callington College for an early familiarisation with the building and the staff. Staff from Callington College visit the year six children and there is good communication between the schools to ensure that the college is well prepared to support children’s learning and development. Children benefit from two induction days at the college towards the end of year six. Transport to the College is dealt with before the end of their primary schooling so that everyone is aware of travelling arrangements.

TRANSPORT Children may be eligible to travel on a school mini bus or taxi from surrounding areas if this is the designated school and they live more than two miles away. Alternatively parents may be able to claim mileage costs from Cornwall Council Transport Department. Parking space in the vicinity of the school is somewhat limited and great care should be taken at all times when approaching and leaving the school area. Please park considerately. The car park is for the use of staff only. There is a "drop- off" point at the front of the school. Cars should not be parked in this area.

UNIFORM Children are expected to be well dressed and well groomed. A school sweatshirt is available and we encourage the wearing of this particularly when we make outside visits. This helps not only with identification, but also with a sense of corporate identity. Children should wear grey or black trousers or skirt, a white shirt or polo shirt or a red and white checked dress and appropriate footwear. For physical education and games children should wear a plain red t-shirt, black shorts and trainers (not plimsolls). In the winter we recommend including jogging bottoms and a warm top as the children do outdoor PE all year round.

VISITS From time to time visits for the children are arranged away from the school environment. Such visits may be to the theatre, a museum, the seashore, a farm or anywhere that offers additional resources for experience and learning. Although many of these activities are provided from school funds, in the present economic climate it may become necessary to ask for contributions from parents.

Thank you for taking the time to read about our school. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.