Chater Infant School 1 “We love reading stories about dinosaurs and owls.”

RECEPTION PUPIL

2 Chater Infant School Our school aims to help all children to:

• Value and respect each other as individuals

• Achieve the highest possible standards in all aspects of school life

• Develop an understanding and enjoyment for life long learning

• Reach their full potential in each area of the curriculum

• Develop moral awareness, and understanding and respect for racial, religious "You find and cultural diversity out exciting • Take responsibility for their own actions and learning things every • Work and play cooperatively with others single day."

• Become active and responsible YEAR 1 PUPIL members of society.

Chater Infant School 3 “Teachers and LSAs are excellent in every way. ”

PARENT

4 Chater Infant School Chater Infant School - Our Vision: An exceptionally high performing professional and learning culture creating excellent achievement for all. 'Remembered for all the right reasons'

What do you remember about school? Good, bad or unmemorable? These questions shape our school and everything we do here: Light bulb moments because we learn, Sparkling eyes because we are inspired, Furrowed foreheads because we are challenged, Laughs of delight because we have fun and feel safe. This is why our school stands proud in our community: Children want to come to school; Parents want to send their children to our school; And staff choose to work at our school. We believe school should be remembered - for all the right reasons.

School Agreement: We respect each other’s rights at our school. We have the right to go to school - so I am in the line at 5 to 9 and I look after property. We have the right to be safe - so I am gentle, kind and helpful. We have the right to be safe - so I am honest and tell the truth. We all have the right to be healthy - so I try my best in P.E. and eat healthy food. We have the right to learn - so I always work hard and do not disturb others who are learning too. We have the right to enjoy lots of different activities - so I always have a go. We have the right to be ourselves - so I say kind things to others. We have the right to be listened to - so I do my best listening. We all have the right to play and relax - so I take turns and share.

Chater Infant School 5 Our Promise We are passionate about learning at Chater Infant School and actively seek to involve parents and carers in their children’s learning. We plan and fully utilise rich, relevant and exciting learning oportunities. We deliver an exciting and varied curriculum.

6 Chater Infant School The Building Chater The new Chater Infant School The classrooms are all equipped opened in 1989, replacing the with new technologies and Infant old Chater Schools buildings, our computer suite is an which accommodated pupils excellent resource for teaching timetable up to the age of 11. the Computing Curriculum. Chater Infant School is Each class is equipped with School Hours an ethnically rich school an interactive whiteboard Year 1 & 2 and a range of Computing which caters for infant and Morning session: nursery aged children. The Curriculum resources. 8.55am - 12.15pm classrooms offer stimulating, Children have access to iPads well presented teaching and and programmable equipment. Lunch Break: 12.15pm - 1.15pm learning environments. Outside, the school has an There is a nursery unit within attractive outdoor learning Afternoon session: the main building. area and a beautifully 1.15pm - 3.10pm The school has a very well designed garden. We have resourced library and well an outdoor play area for the Reception replenished reading schemes children in the Nursery and Classes to support reading both at Reception classes. Morning session: home and school. Watford Borough Council has 8.55am - 11.45pm The school has wireless funded a separate play area Lunch Break: with climbing apparatus and internet throughout the 11.45am - 12.45pm building. swings which our children use during the school day. This is Afternoon session: open to the public after school. 12.45pm - 3.10pm The Nursery AM: 8.50am – 11.50am “I like going to PM: 12.30pm - 3.30pm the adventure playground and playing on the slide." RECEPTION PUPIL

Chater Infant School 7 “You learn things that you don't know yet.” YEAR 1 PUPIL

8 Chater Infant School The Curriculum Growth Mind Set (GMS)

At Chater Infant School we are We offer a curriculum which We believe that children committed to ensuring that is balanced, broadly based learn best when they have each child receives Quality and which: a Growth Mind Set (GMS) as First Teaching which ensures opposed to a fixed mind set. effective learning in all lessons. • Promotes the spiritual, We teach GMS values in We believe that all children moral, cultural, mental PSHE lessons as well as should enjoy learning and and physical development across the curriculum. that each child must be of pupils at the school By doing so, we encourage encouraged to be a life-long and in society our children to: learner and have an equal • Prepares pupils at the • Be independent learners opportunity to achieve their school for the opportunities, maximum learning potential. responsibilities and • Persevere This is a challenging experiences of later life goal and as a school we are • Be resilient constantly reviewing and • Comprises all learning developing our practice as and other experiences • Embrace challenges we strive to achieve it. that Chater Infant School • Learn from their mistakes plans for its pupils. At Chater we are committed These include opportunities • Take risks with their to ensuring that: for real-life experiences, learning such as; cooking, • Be curious, inquisitive • Every child feels valued fundraising, observing and to ask questions and included, taking into animals and plants grow account their individuality and change over-time, • Work hard and put in • We deliver a meaningful experiencing live the effort and relevant curriculum performances and learning • Work in a group that offers rich and varied through scientific investigations. opportunities to inspire • Ref lect and improve on all children British Values their learning. • We promote an ethos Our teachers are skilled with in which children become At Chater Infant School the delivering GMS values across creative, innovative curriculum actively promotes the curriculum and provide and confident the fundamental British Values as outlined by both these learning opportunities • We develop enquiring Ofsted and the Department throughout the school. minds with a capacity to for Education. The British think rationally, creatively Values have been broken and critically, thereby down and matched across enabling children to make the curriculum (particularly informed choices in PSED/PSHE lessons). In some instances, the • We develop children’s sense British Values overlap and of responsibility, helping work very well alongside them become good citizens the values that we hold as in a multi-cultural society a school including Rights • We promote understanding Respecting, Arts Mark and of their own and other’s International School spiritual, moral, social and Award values. cultural development.

Chater Infant School 9 “It is fun at Chater. Lots of friendly people!”

YEAR 2 PUPIL

10 Chater Infant School Learning and the Year 1 and Year 2 P.E. Curriculum Work is based on the National We are committed to healthy Teachers plan their work Curriculum. Teachers ensure living and exercise and this together to ensure that the that all children have equal is ref lected in our curriculum children receive a broad, opportunities to enjoy all areas and extra curricular activities. balanced and progressive of the curriculum, regardless curriculum of the highest of their race, gender, disability, Home Learning quality. or social background. All children are expected Nursery & Reception Personal, Social and to read to an adult at home Health Education on a regular basis. Home When children are in the learning activities are set each Nursery and Reception classes, The well-being of each child week in all year groups. they are taught from the is very important and this is Termly topic plans are Early Years Foundation Stage considered in all aspects of on display in each year group Curriculum. This is organised school life. Planning, support and on the school website, into seven areas of learning: and engagement with parents so parents are aware of their and carers reinforces our child’s learning and can • Personal, social & support learning at home. emotional development commitment to ensure each and every child thrives at • Communication & Chater Infant School. Language • Physical development We fully utilise any • Literacy opportunities to improve each child’s physical and • Mathematics mental well being. • Understanding the World “We learn different • Expressive Arts & Design. languages so we can communicate with people around the world.”

YEAR 2 PUPIL

Chater Infant School 11 “You can practise your dances with your friends!”

YEAR 2 PUPIL

12 Chater Infant School School Awards International School The ‘international’ activities We have a responsibility Award (British Council) are interwoven into our topics to ensure that our pupils learn so there is a clear purpose for how to respect and value learning in a range of subjects. themselves to create a safe and happy school community. Alongside the activities, the The UNICEF articles award gives our children underpin everything that we the opportunity to develop learn about across the school. global links with other It supports our children to schools around the world. develop the right skills to Our links with an prepare them to become international school may be responsible young citizens. in the form of completing joint projects, class emails, sending As we are a multi-cultural Arts Mark Award card, pictures and writing (The Arts Council) and diverse school community, letters to learn more about we feel that it is important each other. As well as activities to celebrate and learn about within the classroom, our countries and different cultures international school activities around the globe. As a school, are supported through whole we have achieved the British school events and assemblies. Council’s Intermediate Award for International Schools. Rights Respecting School This work has had a significant impact on our KS1 Agenda Award (UNICEF) curriculum as it gives children the opportunity to learn about Chater Infant School has different countries and cultures received an Arts Mark from across a range of subjects Arts Council England which including English, Maths, Art, recognises how well the arts Geography, P.E., Dance, R.E. have been embedded across and PSHE. our KS1 curriculum. The ‘international’ The Arts include: Painting, curriculum supports our Drawing, Sketching, Artists, children to have a better Chater Infant School has Genres of Art, Sculpture, understanding of the world been awarded Level 1 status Graphics, Craft, D&T, Literary around them. It enables our by UNICEF in recognition Arts, Poetry, Drama, Music school to develop a curriculum of our work promoting and Dance. that celebrates who they children’s rights. Achieving the Arts Mark are and where they are The KS1 curriculum status indicates the value from and develop socially embraces our children’s rights and importance of these and culturally. This makes in our learning in lessons subjects across our curriculum. our curriculum more bespoke (particularly in PSHE and It recognises our commitment to Chater as it will include R.E) and through assemblies. to provide a broad and some activities and learning We teach our children that balanced curriculum and that they can learn, share everybody has these rights allows our children to be and develop. and that everybody should creative and to explore the be treated equally and fairly. arts through various forms It is important to recognise and media. that everybody should respect the rights of other people.

Chater Infant School 13 “Reading makes our imagination go wild!”

YEAR 1 PUPIL

14 Chater Infant School “We play and learn amazing things. Chater is brilliant.” YEAR 2 PUPIL

The School Uniform

As part of our belief that • White or black sandals children should be proud which cover toes to be pupils at Chater Infant • White, black, grey, or School, we expect them bottle green head scarf to wear the correct school may be worn. uniform, including school shoes. P.E. Kit

Uniform: All children will require a P.E. kit with the child's • Black or grey trousers, skirt name. This must be kept or pinafore dress in a P.E. bag also clearly • White/gold polo shirt marked with your or school shirt child’s name.

• Bottle green sweatshirt, • White T-Shirt

jumper or cardigan • Black shorts or jogging • Black school shoes trousers • Black plimsolls • Green and white checked summer dress • Trainers for outdoor P.E.

Chater Infant School 15 “The teachers and our friends help us when we are stuck with our work.” YEAR 1 PUPIL

16 Chater Infant School Equalities Scheme School Visits

At Chater we are committed We'll be sharing information A wide range of visits and to ensuring that every child, and working together to visitors are arranged to ensure whatever their background protect children and young children have a wealth of first- or their circumstances, has people from harm and help hand experiences. the support needed to ensure them achieve their potential they are safe, healthy, enjoy and goals. School Clubs and achieve, make a positive contribution to society and Religious Education There is a range of extra work towards economic curricular activities which take well-being in the future. The school teaches Religious place during lunch times and This means that we'll be Education (R.E.) in line after school, depending on the teaming up with other with the Hertfordshire R.E. time of year. organisations involved in Syllabus. All faiths practised providing services for by children in the school are children, for example, celebrated during assemblies. the health services, children's services, other schools, the police and voluntary groups. ”In order for

you to succeed you must first believe you can."

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (LSA)

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“I loved the Summer Fair and the Talent Show!” RECEPTION PUPIL

18 Chater Infant School “Our children bring enthusiasm to learn, share ideas and to Parents have fun.” We like parents to help in We work together with school; if you have any time students and volunteers to TEACHER to spare we would be delighted ensure that they are able to to see you. If you would gain maximum benefit from like to help in any other way this experience. Working with other please let us know. schools Parents tell us they enjoy A Learning Community the time they spend in We pride ourselves on our links school and your help will At Chater we consider ourselves with other schools. We work be greatly appreciated. to be life-long learners and in partnership with a number actively encourage pupils, of local schools and are always Friends of Chater staff and parents to grow and keen to share our expertise and Infant School (FOCIS) learn alongside each other. to learn from our colleagues at other schools. Parents are encouraged to Parent & Carer Learning meet on a monthly basis: to We inform parents and carers Supporting other get to know and support each schools other, find out about what is about courses running both happening at school and to at the school and also at other We are keen to share our discuss and plan fund raising locations. We work closely knowledge, skills and expertise; activities. All parents are with the local Children’s and a number of senior staff are welcome to attend. Centre to support parents with their children’s learning, involved in supporting schools at a local and a national level. Volunteers & Students personal, social, emotional and physical development. We welcome and really School Meals value student placements Training for Staff Chater Infant School recognises and volunteers at Chater. the importance of a hot school This is a rich and rewarding We are proud of the learning meal and a healthy diet. experience for students, opportunities provided to Children have a wide choice volunteers and our school. staff and endeavour to ensure of meat and vegetarian dishes. that staff are up to date with current education practice Full details of our menus are and initiatives. available from the school office.

Chater Infant School 19 At Chater Infant School we respect each other’s rights & are aware of However, if a child • Providing a safe and persistently misbehaves, nurturing environment in our responsibilities. there are procedures to deal which all children f lourish with this, which are set as individuals Behaviour down in the school Behaviour Policy. If we are concerned • Ensuring the health and • Every child has the right safety of every child to learn about a child’s behaviour, we inform the parents. • Ensuring all adults that • Every child has the right We also like to know if work at Chater have to be heard parents have noticed any undergone full safety and changes in their child’s security checks • Every child has the right behaviour at home or have to be themselves any other concerns. • Being proactive against • Every child has the right any discrimination Safeguarding to enjoy school and a • Meeting the needs of pupils wide range of learning • Every child has the right with medical conditions experiences. to be safe • Caring for children’s Effective learning takes place • Every child has the right personal & emotional needs in a caring, well-ordered and to be healthy. disciplined environment. • Keeping children safe when they use the internet Any behaviour that interrupts Child Protection learning will not be tolerated • Making sure our school The children are always We take the responsibility is secure. encouraged to be polite and of looking after all our children well behaved. Children are very seriously. Keeping our At Chater Infant School encouraged to behave well children safe means: we promise to respect each because that is what is other’s rights and encourage expected, rather than through all pupils to be aware of fear of punishment or for their responsibilities. a reward.

“The workshops are very good; I can support my child with confidence.” PARENT

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