HATHEROP C of E PRIMARY SCHOOL

Nurturing aspirations, celebrating individuality, fulfilling potential Information 2016-17. 75 pupils on roll in September 2016 Hatherop Church of

England Welcome to Hatherop C of E Primary School. A thriving co- (Voluntary Controlled) educational 4-11 age group Cotswold village, Church of Primary School, England School. Hatherop, If your child is about to join us for the first time, we Cirencester, welcome you and look forward to a happy and successful Glos. association over the coming years. GL7 3NA, This guide provides information about the School – its aims, England curriculum and activities. We strive hard to help our children to get the most from Tel: 01285 750318 their education as well as having a lot of fun. Email: We hope you will extend your knowledge of the School [email protected] through contact and discussion with the Governors, myself and members of staff. www.hatherop.gloucs.sch.uk We also look forward to welcoming you to our plays, sports day and our many social and fundraising activities. Come and join us.

Caroline Burton , Acting Head Teacher (Head Teacher from January 2017)

Recent Developments

Hatherop C of E Primary In our OFSTED inspection We have been awarded School was founded in in November 2013, we were FairTrade status and the 1856, and provides primary delighted to be described International Award. education for the villages as a “Good” school with We are currently working of Hatherop, Quenington, “Behaviour and Safety” towards the Esafety mark. Coln St Aldwyns and graded as “Outstanding”.

surrounding communities. The report said that “Pupils We have a thriving ‘After learn with enthusiasm and School Club‘, which enables zeal” and “There is a parents to work longer remarkable consistency in hours. the quality of teaching”.

Aims and Ethos of the School Organisation

To value all children equally, To prepare children to take their Hatherop is a three class school, taking account of their different place in society by helping them however we currently divide Class 3 needs and abilities. to develop a sense of self- (Y4,5 and 6) into two smaller groups discipline, respect for other for English and Maths each morning. To help every child in the school people, responsibility and good Classes are supported by experienced to fulfil their potential. manners. classroom assistants. To provide a secure and happy To promote Christian values Children work in 3 classes for other environment which stimulates a subjects with their class teacher.

desire to learn. The class structure is reviewed To offer a wide range of annually and many different factors challenging situations and are taken into consideration when deciding upon the structure of the experiences which make learning enjoyable and enriching. classes.

To provide children with a firm There are twenty seven hours and five minutes working time in the foundation for the future by children’s school week. developing their sense of self- worth, self-motivation and independence.

The Curriculum English

All children study the twelve English is taught, using the High standards of hand writing and subjects of the National programme of study from the presentation are encouraged Curriculum: English, Maths, National Curriculum in which throughout the school. Authors Science, Computing, Religious children initially learn basic phonic visit the school to inspire the Education, History, Geography, knowledge. This is the foundation children’s writing. Design and Technology, Music, Art, of reading and writing. As they Physical Education, French. progress, they improve their reading and writing skills through exploration of and response to a wide variety of written texts. It is our aim that children are able to read both for enjoyment and information. We have a library of both fiction and non-fiction books, but pupils mainly use the internet for research.

Science Mathematics

We believe Mathematics is a tool for life. To function in society, we all need to be able to communicate mathematically. It is our aim that the children in our care develop into confident and competent mathematical thinkers, able to use Maths in real life situations and that they leave our school with high standards of numeracy.

We teach Science through practical first hand experiences and secondary sources, to develop their knowledge and understanding of their own environment and the wider world in which they live. These experiences should allow them to observe, investigate, make sense of, communicate and evaluate their findings.

Welcome to Hatherop C of E Primary School Music, Art and Drama Creative Arts

We regard Music, Art and Drama as choir for children from Year 1 Our success in this is recognised in essential elements of a broad upwards. our award of a Silver Artsmark. curriculum, giving pupils the Our aim in teaching Art is to The whole school visits the biennial opportunity for self– expression heighten awareness and Quenington Sculpture Show. and creativity. appreciation of different Art forms Hatherop is well-known for its and help the children recognise that imaginative and highly entertaining inspiration is all around us. We performances throughout the encourage creative work with a academic year. These include a variety of materials so they become summer musical, Harvest Festival more accurate in their ability to and a Christmas play in the parish record what they see. church. Every child takes part and the end result is very much a whole school performance, involving pupils, staff and parents in a wide range of creative activities including after– school scenery and costume The School is well known for its workshops. Guitar, cornet and drum imaginative and highly entertaining performances throughout the year. lessons are offered and we have a

Geography and History Design & Technology

The teaching of Geography is concerned with the The skills developed in Design and Technology include study of places, the human and physical processes designing, planning, making and evaluating the end which shape them and the people who live in them. An product. understanding of Geography helps children to make Over the years Hatherop pupils have produced some sense of their surroundings and the wider world, and amazing working models. These have included to become more aware of man’s impact on his designing a chicken hutch, making morse code environment. machines and puppets. Through History, pupils are introduced to aspects of the past and develop an understanding of factors which have helped to shape the world in which we now live.

Physical Education

As well as aiding physical development, P.E. provides Each year we take part in athletics meetings, valuable social training in working in groups and teams. swimming galas, and multi-skills festivals with other schools. We host a very successful Small Schools P.E. promotes children’s understanding of their bodies Football tournament. in action. It involves thinking, selecting and applying skills and it promotes positive attitudes towards a The majority of children visit Cotswold Leisure Centre healthy lifestyle. It enables children to make informed for swimming lessons. A small sum towards the cost choices about physical activity throughout their lives. of tuition and entrance fees is required. We use the hard playground area around the school and have access to a nearby sports field.

Welcome to Hatherop C of E Primary School Religious Education Collective Worship

The approach to Religious Although we are a Church of Eng- Education follows the Agreed land school,* worship is non- Syllabus for Gloucestershire. It is denominational. The vicar visits the non-denominational and aims to give School regularly to lead collective children: worship. Parents may withdraw their children from worship and/or  a knowledge of the beliefs Religious Education lessons after predominantly of Christianity but discussion with the Headteacher, also of other faiths. but our approach is such that no  the ability to make good parent so far has wished to do so. relationships based on * We are Voluntary Controlled, understanding and tolerance. meaning we are maintained by the  an appreciation of our world and LA, but have some Foundation a high set of personal standards. governors. Daily collective worship plays an important role in fostering Hatherop’s ethos and atmosphere. Health Education Computing

The children follow a Health All 3 classes have a set of laptops, Education programme throughout which are used by the children to their time at Hatherop C of E support the learning process and Primary School, covering personal to offer alternative methods of hygiene and body development. presentation. The children also use Older pupils follow a course on sex the iPad minis as part of the education, including the various Computing curriculum. aspects of puberty and the emotional and physical changes that All classes have an Interactive take place. Parents have the right Whiteboard and can use laptops to withdraw their children . We and iPads for their research. have Healthy School Status. Children participate in regular cookery and gardening sessions which are supported by parents.

Special Needs

All children are continually support the children. We recognise assessed by their class teacher that every single child has a and, if there are specific reasons personal profile of strengths and for concern about progress, weaknesses across every aspect of individual children may be further learning, and hope to increase self- assessed to help with the diagnosis confidence and self-esteem of problems and a individualised through supportive teaching. programme prepared for them to meet their specific needs. It is School policy to integrate children with Special Educational Needs, by differentiating tasks, input, resources and expectations. We have very capable classroom assistants who support children with special needs. Support services are available to help children with more complex learning or behavioural problems. Great importance is placed on direct contact with parents so that, at all times, the teachers and parents are working together to

Welcome to Hatherop C of E Primary School Out of School Activities School and Community

There are regular after-school We have very strong links with the activities. Choir meets weekly. local community. There are Sports clubs and other We publish a regular article in the clubs on a more short-term basis. parish magazine, and welcome the We have a very popular After wider community to join us in our School childcare club, which social, fundraising and musical provides a wide range of activities. activities. Older children can take part in We are very lucky to have members residential visits away from school. of the community who come and In recent years these have hear our children read regularly. included trips to France, staying in We have an Open Morning each a chateau, camping in the Forest of year to share our school with the Dean and enjoying water sports in local community and many others. South Cerney.

Links with other schools The School Day

We maintain close links with other meetings between the staff of the primary schools in the area, sharing two schools. Supervision is provided experience, expertise and Every effort is made to make this for pupils from 8.35am activities. We join with Southrop transfer smooth, including The school day begins at and Bibury Schools for our annual participation in a number of events 8.45am residential trip, and for some day at which the children meet those trips. from other feeder schools. Morning break is at 10.15am Transfer to Secondary Some pupils also transfer to the

School other local secondary schools in our area and some are awarded places Lunch break is 12.00 – Children normally transfer to at selective schools in the county. 12.55pm Farmor’s School, Fairford, at the age of 11. Before doing so, there is School finishes at 3.00pm an opportunity for both parents and children to visit the School. In addition, the children are visited from time to time by staff from Farmor’s, and there are regular Behaviour To join us…...

The School has a simple code of behav- Parents of prospective pupils are most iour for the good of all its’ members. welcome to visit the School. Children are reminded of rules when Please telephone and we will be necessary. Continuous infringement is pleased to make an appointment and dealt with by withdrawal of privileges show you round. Early notification to and, where appropriate, parents are in- the Headteacher of your wish to enrol formed of more serious bad behaviour. your child helps us to plan ahead. We have a successful reward system of Priority is given first to siblings of points and certificates which are earned existing pupils and then to children on through good behaviour, effort and a geographical basis. achievement. These House Points are More detailed aspects of our admis- presented in collective worship on a Fri- sions policy can be seen in School. day. Children are part of one of three houses named after local residents: Elizabeth Farmor, Thomas Keble and Ernest Cook.

Welcome to Hatherop C of E Primary School Parents and Teachers Term dates 2016-2017 Links between home and school are greatly valued. We believe the education of the child is a joint concern which can best be Term 1 achieved by parents and teachers working together. Informal 5 September —19 October discussions between parents and teachers are welcomed when staff are free although not, please, when teachers are on duty or about to start teaching. More formal parent-teacher Term 2 meetings, at which the child’s progress can be discussed in 31 October —16 December greater detail, are held regularly. Teachers maintain records of individual children’s achievements and progress. Any Term 3 request to see your child’s record should be made to the 3 January 2017 — 10 Headteacher. Parents are kept up to date of school activities by regular newsletters through electronic Parentmail and the February school website. Term 4 We enjoy and encourage the assistance of parents in school, particularly with transporting children to and from various 20 February — 7 April activities, helping at the swimming baths, gardening and listening to children read. Term 5 Parent Teacher Association 24 April — 26 May

There is an informal PTA which helps the School particularly Term 6 with fundraising and social events. These activities provide essential money for extra equipment and resources, which 6 June— 21 July help the School deliver such a high standard of education. We encourage all parents to help in any way they can, and are very grateful to all those who work so hard to make Hatherop the school it is.

School uniform

Children are expected to wear school  White or pale blue shirt or (in the Jewellery uniform for practical reasons and to summer) white school polo shirts. No jewellery, except small studs for develop a sense of belonging to the girls with pierced ears and watches school community. School  Navy blue school sweatshirt (Y6 royal blue) for those old enough to take care of sweatshirts and polo shirts are them, may be worn to school. available from school.  Grey or blue socks. Girls – Winter uniform Children should wear sensible shoes.  Navy blue skirt or pinafore, any Trainers are only permitted for style, or black trousers. outdoor P.E.. Daps are essential for gymnastics.  White or pale blue blouse or shirt. Additional items  Navy blue school sweatshirt (Y6 For painting, children will need a royal blue) painting overall (an old adult shirt  White or blue socks or tights. makes a perfectly adequate alternative). Girls – Summer uniform P.E. and Games Wear  Blue and white striped or checked dress. All children will need, in a name looped bag, a blue school P.E. T-shirt,  White school polo shirt. plain black or navy shorts, daps Boys – Summer and Winter uniform (plimsolls) and/or trainers, swimming costume (collar length hair needs to  Navy blue or grey trousers or be tied back) and a towel. shorts (corduroy or cotton drill, but not jeans). During winter, tracksuits may be substituted for usual P.E. clothes.

Welcome to Hatherop C of E Primary School Supplementary Information

A thriving co-educational 4-11 age group Cotswold village school with 75 pupils on roll in September 2016 Head Teacher: Mrs. Caroline Burton, BA (Hons) PGCE (from Jan 2017) Chair of Governors: Mr Robert Ewens (Parent governor)

Admissions pupils Contents Gloucestershire LA is allocated a place at responsible for offering Hatherop by the LA, the Building and disabilities places to all pupils, school begins an induction  Admissions Our building is Victorian including those with process to smooth their  Transport disabilities. When there integration into school. but we can make some are sufficient places to Under 5s begin on a part- adaptation for children  Meals with disabilities. Further meet the demands of time basis, gradually  Documents modifications can be made parents, all children are increasing the length of  offered places. When the their school day until they as and when necessary to Complaints procedure LA’s Standard Admission are full-time. cater for individual  Insurance cover requirements. Number is reached, their  Staffing Admissions department will either allocate places  Governors at a neighbouring school Organisation  Homework with surplus places or All children are taught in  Welfare and safety decide to exceed the mixed-age classes. admission number. There is Currently, the year groups  Absence statistics a right to appeal. are organised as follows:  Charging policy

 Class 1: Reception, Year 1 Admission of under 5s  Class 2: Year 2, Year 3 Parents of pre-schoolers should contact the school  Class 3: Year 4, 5 and 6 for information on the application process. Once

Transport Meals Contact

Walking Hatherop Church of Children are encouraged, High quality, nutritionally England (Voluntary Con- trolled) Primary School, where possible to walk to balanced cooked lunches school. The schools holds are provided daily from Hatherop, two Walk to School Weeks Farmor’s, the local Cirencester, a year to encourage this. secondary school. Glos. GL7 3NA, England Bicycle Reception, Year 1 and 2 children are eligible for In good weather, some free cooked meal. Tel: 01285 750318 Email: ad- children cycle to school. In the interest of safety, all Children may alternatively [email protected] bring a packed lunch. www.hatherop.gloucs.sch.uk children should pass their Bikeability course before they travel to and from school by bicycle. Bikeablility courses are held regularly at school.

7 Documents Complaints Procedure

Parents can see copies of the The Governing Body anticipates A copy of the procedure is following documents at School: that any complaints will be dealt available for inspection at the with in an informal way by direct School.  any statutory instruments and contact with teachers, the circulars sent to schools by the Headteacher, the Chairman of Children and Young DfE about the curriculum and Governors or, if necessary, the People’s Directorate National Curriculum. Local Authority. Director of Children’s Services  published Ofsted reports on the If this fails, there is a system for Linda Uren School referral to the Governing Body and to a Complaints Panel of the  any schemes of work and Education Committee or, in the syllabuses in use case of Religious Education, to a Gloucestershire County Council Standing Advisory Council for  for voluntary school, that part of Religious Education, and, in Shire Hall the trust deed governing religious extreme cases, to the Secretary of Westgate Street education and any statement by State for Education. Gloucester the Governing Body about religious education GL1 2TP

 the School’s policies including

Safeguarding and Accessibility Tel: 01452 425000

Insurance Cover

It is sometimes assumed that if an accident occurs at school, then the School and the County Council can be held responsible and that financial compensation may therefore be made. It must however be stressed that the liability of the School and of the County Council is strictly limited to cases where there is proven evidence of negligence.

Staffing and Governors

Headteacher Mrs Ruth Hartshorn Mr Ed Wilson Mrs Caroline Burton BA (Hons), Mrs Fiona Ward Mrs Ginette Chalmers PGCE Mrs Nicky Cook Mrs Verity Gardiner Teachers Governors Headteacher Governor Mrs Rachel Middleton BA (Hons), Chair Mrs Caroline Burton PGCE Mr Robert Ewens (Parent) Staff Governor Mrs Alison Dugdale BSc (Hons), PGCE Vice Chair Vacancy Mrs Lauren Nolan BA (Hons) PGCE Mr Ed Wilson Associate Member Mrs Emily Bird BA (Hons) PGCE Foundation Governor Mr Ian Powell Learning Support Staff Mr David Hicks Beach Ms Martha Flood Rev’d John Partington Mrs Catherine Reed Local Authority Governor Mrs Fiona Ward Mrs Rachel Kluczynski Mrs Nicky Cook Parent Governors School Administrator Mr Phil Cook Mrs Deborah Mackenzie Mr Robert Ewens Cleaner in Charge Ms Imogen Flack Mrs Tracey Legg Mrs Kate Roberts Mid-day Supervisor Co-opted Governor

2 Welfare and Safety Homework

Each class teacher is responsible administered by school staff. If a for the pastoral care of their class. child is taking a course of Accidents and Illness medication, please try to arrange for the timing of doses to be All children receive regular weekly Any accident brought to the outside school hours. compulsory homework, increasing in attention of the teacher is dealt quantity as they progress through with initially by members of staff. Alternatively, parents are welcome the School. If there is doubt as to the extent to come in and administer medication during the normal break The emphasis of this is on English of an injury, parents or their and Maths. chosen nominee are contacted periods. wherever possible. Unwell children should not be sent to school. If a child becomes ill at school, parents will be notified and asked to collect them. Medicines are not normally

Absence

Parents are under a legal obligation allowed to leave the school to send their children to school, premises during school hours, and must notify the School of the unless prearranged by their In 2015-16, the attendance rate at reason for absence by note, parents with the class teacher. Hatherop was 96.5% telephone, or in person. Absence is The attendance rate is in the top only permitted when a child is sick, 40% of schools. for medical or dental appointments, or when the School has granted prior approval. No children are

Charging policy

Hatherop C of E Primary School For visits outside school time, certain practical activities wishes to provide for all pupils the parents will be charged for all (Technology, Cookery, etc), parents best possible educational allowable costs. may be invited to provide materials opportunities available within the Allowable costs include or ingredients on a voluntary basis. funds allocated by the Local Where parents would like to Authority.  the pupils’ travel and subsistence possess the finished product, the costs Education during normal school School reserves the right to charge hours is free of any compulsory  materials, books, instruments the cost of or require the supply of charge to parents. and other materials the necessary materials. The Governors approve that  non-teaching staff voluntary contributions for school  activities for which funding is not costs of teaching staff where otherwise available may be separately engaged under a requested from parents. contract for the visit or activity Charges may be waived or reduced  entrance fees to museums, for children whose parents make castles, theatres, etc application to the Headteacher,  insurance cover and for children entitled to free Residential visits during school school meals. time

Parents will be charged for the full cost of children’s board and Day visits lodging. Voluntary contributions will be invited from parents to meet For visits occurring during school other costs. time, the School will invite a voluntary contribution from Classroom materials parents to meet costs. No charge will be made for materials and equipment. For

3 Hatherop C of E Primary School Key Stage 1 results

This table show the percentage of Year 2 children meeting expectations at Hatherop C of E Primary School in 2016. Figures may not total 100 per cent because of rounding. The number of eligible children was 13. Each child represents 8%

Hatherop KS1 assess- Gloucestershire National C of E Primary ment 1 child = 8% LA

Meeting and Exceeding Expected Standard in 92% 73% Reading 74% Meeting and Exceeding Expected Standard in 69% 61% Writing 65% Meeting and Exceeding Expected Standard in 77% 69% Maths 73% Key Stage 2 SATs results This table shows the percentage of Year 6 children meeting expectations at Hatherop C of E Primary School in 2016. Figures may not total 100 per cent because of rounding. The number of eligible children was 11. Each child represents 9%

Hatherop KS2 assess- Gloucestershire National C of E Primary ment 1 child = 9% LA

Meeting and Exceeding Expected Standard in 91% 79% 66% Reading Meeting and Exceeding Expected Standard in 73% 70% 74% Writing Meeting and Exceeding Expected Standard in 82% 76% Maths 70% Meeting and Exceeding Expected Standard in

Combined Reading/ 73% 64% 53% Writing /Maths

Average scaled Hatherop C of Gloucestershire National test score E Primary LA

Reading 107 103 Writing n/a n/a n/a

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