Kirkby on Bain Primary School
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Kirkby on Bain Church of England Primary School School Brochure 2011-2012 Learning together for life Contents Headteacher’s Introduction 3 About Our School 4 The School’s Aims & Values 5 The Staff & Class Organisation 6 Key School Dates 7 Admission Criteria 8 General Information 9-11 The Curriculum 12-16 Other Areas of the Curriculum 16 Personal Development 17 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities 18 Health 19 School Rules 20 Charges for Activities 21 Complaints Procedure 22 Uniform and Clothing 23 Home, School, Child Partnership 24 The Governors 25 A Message from Governing Body 26 Headteacher’s Introduction As you look through our brochure we hope you gain an understanding of our school, what it stands for and how it functions. You will also become aware of the importance we place on the partnership between school and home in your child’s education. Our school is a small Church of England school, set in a beautiful rural village, with a Christian ethos. “Pupils are adamant they enjoy school. They derive enormous pleasure from their friends and the excellent relationships they have with staff. At every turn pupils demonstrate their enthusiasm for school life. Pupils achieve well during their time in school because the quality of teaching is good. Lessons involve interesting and relevant activities and pupils point out that learning is fun.” Ofsted October 2008 We work together to help every child achieve their best in a happy and caring learning environment. Our teaching is based on the belief that all children are unique and each child has differing abilities and educational needs. We set high expectations and continually strive to raise standards by providing stimulating activities and experiences that make learning enjoyable. I hope your child enjoys being at Kirkby on Bain and that we can work in partnership to provide him or her with the very best in primary school education. I would welcome the opportunity to show you around the school and to answer any questions you may have. Simon Morley Headteacher 3 About Our School Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School has been in existence for more than 100 years. The school is voluntary aided and caters for children aged four to eleven years. Address: Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School Wharf Lane Kirkby-on-Bain Woodhall Spa Lincolnshire LN10 6YW Telephone / Fax: (01526) 352715 E-mail: [email protected] Website www.kobps.lincs.sch.uk Headteacher: Mr Simon Morley Chairman of Governors: Mr Paul Brewster School Hours: 9.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. 4 Our School’s Aim & Values We recognise that we are all learners and that we continue to learn throughout our lives. We value the importance of learning together. We aim to produce well-rounded independent learners that are both academically and socially prepared for the future: Learning together for life We achieve our aim by: • Providing a safe, caring and happy environment for children to develop confidence, independence and take increasing responsibility for their learning and own actions. • Providing a secure, caring and relaxed atmosphere in which appropriate risks can be taken. • Valuing, promoting and developing each individual’s strengths and abilities. • Building upon each child’s existing life experiences. • Working in close partnership with parents, carers and the wider community. • Promoting healthy living and the importance of caring for ourselves and each other through co-operation and respect for others. • Helping children to appreciate their own religious cultural traditions as well as the richness and diversity of other cultures. • Expecting high standards. • Providing equal opportunities for all to every aspect of school life. • Promoting the importance of caring for our environment. • Listening to each other and valuing individual opinions. • Preparing for an ever-changing world 5 The Staff Headteacher Mr Simon Morley Teachers Mr Tim Fuller Mrs Sue Jackson Mrs Samantha Hodgson Mrs Claire Parry ( currently on maternity leave ) Mrs Claire Roberts Senior Early Years Mrs Ann Scarbro Practitioner Senior Administrator Mrs Christine Hibberd Teaching Assistants Mrs Aly Pearce Mrs Michelle Lee Mrs Shelley Grant Ms Caroline Stow Mrs Mellissa Parker Mrs Jacqui Kitchen Miss Samantha Hall Mrs Sharon Scott Lunchtime Supervisor Mrs Michelle Lee Ms Caroline Stow Mr Carl Casserly Caretaker Mr Carl Casserly Cleaner Mrs Angela Smith Class Organisation Class Year Group Maple Reception Mrs A Scarbro/Mr S Morley Chestnut Year 1 / Year 2 Mrs C Roberts/Mrs S Hodgson Willow Year 3 / Year 4 Mrs S Jackson/Mrs S Hodgson Oak Year 5 / Year 6 Mr T Fuller 6 Key School Dates Academic Year 2011/12 6 Term Year Term 1 2011 Monday 5 September to Thursday 20 October Term 2 2011 Monday 31 October to Friday 16 December Term 3 2012 Wednesday 4 January to Friday 10 February Term 4 2012 Tuesday 20 February to Friday 30 March Term 5 2012 Tuesday 17 April to Friday 1 June Bank holidays Monday 7 May, Monday 4 & Tuesday 5 June Term 6 2012 Monday 11 June to Thursday 19 July Staff training days have been set for Thursday 1 & Friday 2 September 2011, Friday 21 October, Tuesday 3 January and Mon 16 April 7 Admission Criteria There is an annual intake of children into the reception class in the September following their fourth birthday. Applications are made via the School Admissions Team at Lincolnshire County Council (Tel: 01522 782030) Our planned admissions number is 15 which means that there are 15 places available in each year group. Where applications for admission to the school exceed the number of places available the following criteria will be applied to decide which children to admit in the order in which they are set out in the summary below. Oversubscription criteria If there are more children seeking admission than available places, the following over- subscription criteria will be used to allocate places: 1. Any child ‘looked-after’ by a Local Authority. A child in public care sometimes referred to as ‘looked-after’ is a child who is in the care of a local authority or provided with accommodation by them in accordance with section 22 of the Children Act 1989 at the time of the application. 2. Children living within our traditional catchment area. Priority will be given to those applicants living full-time or for the majority of the week within a 2- mile radius of the school to include the villages of Kirkby-on-Bain, Tumby, Thornton, Roughton and Haltham. 3. If there are more children from this area than available places, priority will be given to any applicant who would have a sibling in the school on the intended date of admission. Siblings are defined as two or more children having one or both parents in common. 4. Applicants who do not fall into any of the above categories will be allocated places on the basis of straight line distance of the applicant’s residence from the school. Those living closer will be offered the place. Distance is measured electronically by the local authority using the post office address points of the home address and school. 5. If any of the criteria above are oversubscribed the final tie break will be driving distance with the child living nearest being offered a place. (Distance is measured electronically by the local authority using the post office address points of the home address and school). 8 General Information Attendance The school prides itself on regular attendance by all pupils. Parents are requested to send a letter of explanation for all forms of absence, to be authorised by the Headteacher. Doors are opened at 8.50am and children are expected to be in school by 9am. Every effort should be made to ensure children are in school by this time each morning. Pupils are marked late for school if they have not arrived by 9.10am. First day contact If your child is absent from school for any reason please let us know by telephoning on each day of absence prior to 9.30am. On the child’s return, please confirm in writing the reason for the absence for our school records. If an absence due to illness of longer than five days is anticipated please inform the school as soon as possible. Parent & teacher consultation sessions An appointment system is in operation when teachers are available on a fortnightly basis to meet with parents and carers to discuss any issues regarding your child’s progress. Children are also invited into these consultations. Reports An annual report detailing each child’s progress is issued during the summer term. Accidents All minor accidents and head injuries are reported to parents via school accident forms stating the treatment given. In the event of a serious accident or if your child is unwell, parents/carers are contacted immediately to collect their child from school. Personal property Pupils are responsible for the security of their personal possessions and all items must be named . Safeguarding children All staff have undertaken training in safeguarding through the Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Board. Staff receive first aid training as and when previous training has expired. Holidays in term time Governor policy is that holidays should not be taken during term time unless in exceptional circumstances. All holiday or absence requests should be discussed with the headteacher. A ‘leave of absence’ form will need to be completed, which is available from the school office. 9 Lunch arrangements Hot lunches are available from September until April. They meet nutritional requirements and provide a balanced meal for your child. From April onwards, parents/carers are expected to provide a packed lunch for their child including a drink.