Hinchley Wood At Primary Absences As part of our Pastoral Care Programme, the children in Year 5 help run our ‘Huff and Puff Scheme’ at lunchtimes twice a School (HWPS) we will If your child is absent from school for any reason please week. The aim of this scheme is to help others to have a telephone the office and then send a note on their return to happy lunchtime by providing games, equipment and a engage with parents and the community to provide explain the absence. Any ‘unofficial’ absence (i.e. friendly ear for those children who are feeling lonely or are challenges appropriate to each child and develop their unexplained absences) and/or frequent lateness must be having friendship problems at lunchtime. Year groups take it learning skills in an inspiring and creative environment. reported to the Education Welfare Officer and may result in a in turns to use this facility whenever they wish to. visit from him/her. Before requesting any leave from school, We aim for children to: please consider that any disruption or change to your child’s Pay for School Meals Online learning routine can have a significant impact on attainment; • Become enthusiastic, independent, life-long learners who absence from school does have a significant impact on the We offer online school meals payments. The secure payment achieve their full potential capacity of children to achieve. system is provided by WorldPay and takes all major debit and • Have a strong sense of self-worth and mutual respect, able Fixed Penalty Charges credit cards. The website address is: to lead safe, healthy and fulfilling lives www.scopay.com/hinchleywood. Our school is committed to promoting the welfare of your • Understand their responsibilities and contribute as caring child through regular school attendance. We know that every citizens day lost to education can have a serious impact on your Uniform • Enjoy their learning and believe they can make a positive child’s attainment and overall progress in school. difference. To encourage a sense of belonging, we expect all pupils to We are therefore fully committed to promoting school wear the correct uniform, in a neat and tidy way, when they We are a school at the heart of our community, where attendance in line with local () and national Statutory come to school and for P.E. learning is for all ages. requirements. Reception We expect that in return parents ensure that their child Please choose from the following: attends school regularly and punctually and that holidays in White, short sleeved, polo shirt term time should be avoided as far as practicably possible. Grey school trousers or shorts Admissions home. Currently the nearest school is defined as the Navy tunic or skirt school closest to the home address with a published The Education (Pupil Registration) () (Amendment) Royal blue check dress admission number for pupils of the appropriate age-range, Regulations 2013, which becomes law on 1st September 2013 Hinchley Wood Primary School is a two-form entry primary Royal blue V-neck jumper or cardigan or as measured by a straight line. The nearest school may be state that Headteachers may not grant any leave of absence school with 60 children in each year group. In September Royal blue school fleece either inside or outside the county boundary. during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. 2011, 2012 and 2013 we admitted additional Reception The Headteacher is required to determine the number of Years 1 & 2 classes lifting numbers on roll to 510. 5) Brothers and Sisters for whom the school is NOT the school days a child can be away from school if leave is White shirt with school tie nearest to their home. A child will be given priority for granted. White polo shirt (tie not required) Children are admitted to school in September at the admission only if a sibling will still be attending the school White blouse beginning of the school year following their fourth birthday. in September 2013. A sibling is a brother or sister (that is, Grey school trousers or shorts All children can attend school full time if their parents wish. another child of the same parents, whether living at the Navy tunic or skirt However, for the Autumn term, parents of children with 1st same address or not), or a half-brother or half-sister or a The School Day Royal blue check dress January - 31st August birthdays can choose for their child to step-brother or step-sister, living at the same address, or Royal blue V-neck jumper or cardigan or start on a part time basis or full time. foster children living at the same address. Times Royal blue school fleece In the event of the school being oversubscribed children will 6) Any other applicant 08.50 School day begins Years 3 – 6 be admitted in the following order of priority: 12.00 - 13.10 Lunch break (Reception) As above, except that polo-shirts are no longer worn If there is oversubscription in any of the above criteria, priority 12.10 - 13.10 Lunch break (Infants) 1) Looked After Children (Children who are registered as will be given on the basis of nearness to school 12.15 - 13.15 Lunch break (Juniors) P.E. (All years) being in the care of a Local Authority (LA) (eg fostered or NB. Home to school distance will be measured by a straight 15.10 End of school day (Reception White T-shirt, royal blue shorts and plimsolls (infants) or trainers living in a children’s home) line from the address point of the pupil’s home, as set by & Infants) (juniors). Ordnance Survey, to the nearest school gate for pupils to use. 15.15 End of school day (Juniors) 2) Exceptional Arrangements (Occasionally there will be This is calculated using Surrey County Council Admission and a very small number of children for whom exception- A royal blue jogging suit for winter games is ideal but Transport Team’s Geographical Information System. This will School starts at 8.50 am. All children should be in the al arrangements will apply. Evidence from a consult- (A plain, dark one will do!) apply within each category as a means of prioritising places. playground by 8.45 am, but not before 8.35 am. ant doctor will be required for medical cases or docu- If there are two applicants from the same block of flats the Jewellery/Long Hair mented evidence from any support services involved for applicant with the lowest door number will be given priority. Organisation other sensitive family circumstances will be required. These In the case of multiple births where only one place remains No jewellery should be worn to school. Named watches are exceptional arrangements may override other admissions the responsibility of the owner. No jewellery may be worn the parents will be asked to decide which child will be offered The children spend most of their day with their class teacher priorities and the LA may apply them when they first offer during P.E. or games. If you are planning to have your child’s a place. (The remaining sibling will be placed at the top of the who is helped by a teaching assistant for part of the time. We places. The LA may also ask schools to admit over their ears pierced, please arrange to do it in the summer holidays waiting list). also welcome and appreciate the help of parents in school. published Admission Number at other times under this to allow for ears to heal in time for the child’s return to school. Should you wish to volunteer your help, a CRB police check category) Your child will be asked to remove earrings prior to a P.E. Surrey will operate an equal preference system for all its will be needed, and for this we can help by providing details lesson. It is Surrey County Council policy that children wearing Community and Voluntary Controlled schools for the of the application procedure. As the children progress 3) Brothers and Sisters for whom the school is the nearest to any jewellery cannot participate in P.E. or games. Long hair September 2014 admissions round. Parents will be given the through the school they are grouped according to ability for their home A child will be given priority for admission only if opportunity to state 3 ranked school preferences. For those should be tied up. a sibling will still be attending the school in September 2013. Mathematics and English. This means that they spend less pupils who do not obtain a place at their highest ranked time in their class base and may have more than one A sibling is a brother or sister (that is, another child of the school the LA will operate waiting lists. same parents, whether living at the same address or not), teacher. Children who have particular difficulties in these subjects may have extra support in small groups. or a half-brother or half-sister or a step-brother or step-sister, Waiting Lists Road Safety living at the same address, or foster children living at the Lunchtime We ask parents to park away from the school gate to ensure same address. Currently the nearest school is defined as For those pupils who do not obtain their preference the LA will that parents and children can see and be seen, so they can the school closest to the home address with a published operate a waiting list for a period of one academic year Children may have a hot meal or bring a packed lunch. cross the road safely. We have a School Crossing Patrol admission number for pupils of the appropriate age-range, (September - July) To remain on a waiting list in subsequent During the lunch period the children are supervised by the Officer before and after school to help children cross the road as measured by a straight line. The nearest school may be years or to apply to go on the waiting list in other year groups, lunchtime supervisors. The younger children have their own in Lane. Surrey County Council provides Bikeability either inside or outside the county boundary. please write to Surrey County Council. The waiting lists will be playground where their supervisors provide activities for them. training for Year 5 and Year 6 and pedestrian training packs prioritised using the admissions criteria. 4) Non Siblings for whom the school is the nearest to their for selected years. Protection Officer is Mrs Poole. All staff are trained in child In order to achieve the best for each pupil we believe that by the whole of the school community. The Children’s Governing Body protection procedures. All matters relating to the there should be an agreement between the school and the safeguarding of children are reported in the same way. parents over the key aspects of that mutual support. The governing Body is comprised of 24 Year 6 children and is Throughout the agreement we promise to provide for your led by the Year 6 teachers. All the Year 5 children are trained child’s needs within the resources of the school and we The Curriculum the latter part of the summer term in preparation for the role guarantee to provide you with information to keep you in Year 6. The training consists of: ‘How to conduct and lead Discipline properly informed. In return the school asks all parents to Our aims were chosen as our guide for providing a broad meetings’, ‘How to encourage participation of younger make certain important commitments on behalf of the child. education integrating the essentials of the National children during meetings’ and ‘How to act as secretary’ by The philosophy which underpins the Behaviour Policy at HWPS By making this mutual commitment we believe that your child Curriculum with a balance of activities in sport, music and learning how to take notes and write minutes. is one where good behaviour is constantly recognised and will be better supported and any problems can be more drama. We believe each child should experience excellence rewarded. The children are taught from their very first day the readily resolved. and enjoyment in their learning and understand that At the beginning of the year, ‘issues’ are generated by the importance of taking personal responsibility for their own perseverance is an important element in learning, as in many children across the school and a programme of ‘themes’ is actions and for the well-being of the whole community. aspects of life. devised. Two Year 6 children are allocated to each class to Please refer to our Behaviour Policy on our website. discuss a theme during circle time once every half term. Key Compliments & Complaints Taking account of the stage they have reached and their issues/ideas are then taken back to the Governing Body. Any Achievements in the curriculum, behaviour and attitudes to potential at that stage, teachers will have high expectations action points/decisions are then reported back to the classes learning are rewarded weekly at the whole school assembly. We work in close partnership with parents but understand that for each child. Ambitious but realistic targets will be set each via their representatives. there may be instances from time to time when a parent may term and we will discuss these with you and your child. feel they have cause for complaint. Please contact your HWPS values the children’s voice in the leadership of their child’s class teacher, in the first instance, or Mrs Collins to English school and we encourage active citizenship and responsibility Charging and Remissions Policy discuss any concerns you may have so that we can do our through this cycle of consultation. best to resolve any difficulties. A copy of the Surrey County The English Curriculum involves a range of elements which All activities during school hours are considered important to Council Complaints Procedure is available in the main include speaking, listening, reading and writing. We regard the pupils’ development. Although a voluntary payment may entrance. the development of these skills as essential to enable pupils to be requested, no child will be excluded because of inability access the broader curriculum. Great emphasis is, therefore, Breakfast Club, Woodys to pay. However, if sufficient contributions are not received Compliments are common and much welcomed - if you placed on encouraging pupils to use language effectively the school may not be in a position to proceed with the have one, please make sure you write and say so. and creatively from an early age. and Holiday Club activity. Our breakfast club runs from 7.45am - 8.45am and currently Reading skills begin to develop before a child starts school. costs £5.50 per session including breakfast. Our After School Hinchley Wood Primary School These skills are further developed through listening to stories, Club, “Woody’s”, runs from 3.15pm - 5.45pm and currently Website sharing books and developing a love of literature. We have costs £9 per session including a light snack. Our aim is to many books available in classrooms and all children are able Association to use the school’s colourful and well resourced library on a provide a safe, supervised and happy environment for the We have a school website www.hwps.co.uk. This site provides regular basis. children as well as a reliable service to parents. The children the school, parents, pupils and the wider community with We are lucky to enjoy and benefit from a very strong and have a chance to relax and enjoy themselves with a free information on all aspects of the school. The site contains active School Association. The Committee is made up of Pupils are given opportunities to develop as writers of poetry, choice of activities. There are games and sports, both inside information on school policies and admissions details. A copy approximately 15 people including both parents and stories and non-fiction. and out. Craft facilities are available together with board of this prospectus, our school profile and the latest Ofsted members of the teaching staff. We meet on a monthly basis games, various toys, painting and dressing up. A quiet corner report are also available for downloading. to discuss current issues and this is where sub-committees Handwriting and spelling are taught systematically throughout is provided for homework, reading and relaxing. We have a (open to all) for events and projects are formed. Summer holiday club for 2 weeks in August. the school; we teach a joined, cursive style of handwriting from Year 1. Our fund raising events include: Homework • General Knowledge Quiz As adults we spend more time speaking and listening than we • Christmas Fair do reading and writing, so we create many interesting Clubs and Activities A certain amount of homework is expected all the way • Fireworks Night opportunities to develop skills in these areas such as through the school. This is not in the same form as most of us • Auction of Promises There are a wide variety of clubs on offer for the children. The assemblies, presentations, imaginative play and drama. remember from our own school experience although it • May Ball majority are held after school but some are at lunch-time. becomes more formal as the children become older. The • Summer Fete These are some that have been run recently: Maths intention of homework in the primary school is to provide the • Family Barbecue opportunity for children to organise their work routine • Weekly class cake sales. Art French Recorders independently at home. If the work presents difficulties the Our aim is to develop children’s mathematical skills and the Athletics Football Fun Sports Rounders ability and confidence to use them in problem solving and children should be encouraged to discuss these the next We have strong parental backing for all our events in terms of Choir Gardening Rugby everyday situations. In mathematics we cover number, morning with their class teacher. The emphasis on this work both time and money, usually raising around £20,000 per Cookery Computer Club Spanish algebra, measurement, shape, space, data handling and should be encouragement and reward for effort. A copy of annum. Cricket Judo Tennis our homework policy is available on the school website. probability. A wide range of equipment is available so that Dance/Drama Netball Touch Typing children experience the valuable practical and oral work We have a project-based method of spending, the projects necessary for the understanding of mathematical concepts being determined in consultation with the school. The spend is Club lists are sent out termly and you are invited to apply for a which are then consolidated by written activities. generally in line with the annual net income levels and is place for your child. The range of clubs may change in the ‘Headlines’ and School Comms spent on projects which will “add value” to the school i.e. course of the year. During their first years at school, children are taught providing equipment which would not normally be covered This newsletter is sent out every Friday to keep everyone up to mathematics in their class groups. As they become older, by the school’s budget. There are also music lessons from the peripatetic music date with the day to day life of the school and with strategic each year group is organised in two ability groups in which service. The instruments taught have included: developments. Parents often contribute to this newsletter as they are then taught. Children who are having difficulty The Association worked closely with Governors to provide well as information coming from inside the school. We send progressing in mathematics are taught in a small group by a significant additional teaching space in our Log Cabin in Clarinet Keyboard Trombone home letters and Headlines by e-mail using “School Comms”. support teacher and learning support assistant. This system 2008/9. This includes an extra classroom, extra small group Drums Piano Trumpet A paper format is available for those who don’t have access enables all pupils to progress at an appropriate rate for their teaching space and a fully equipped music studio. The Guitar Saxophone Violin to e-mail. ability. children enjoy outdoor lunch with tables, seats and parasols provided by the Association. In 2010, Parents and Governors Science Health and Welfare worked together to launch a whole-school up-date of our IT provision. This project was completed in 2011-12. Many more Home School Agreement As part of our science curriculum we aim to build on HWPSA value-added contributions are in evidence around The health and welfare of the pupils is the responsibility of all children’s natural curiosity of the world around them by the school premises. staff. Additionally, Mrs Butler, our Pupil Welfare Assistant, liaises At Hinchley Wood Primary School we believe that children encouraging them to think and question for themselves. with School Health to ensure that the necessary medical and work best in a safe, secure, stimulating and challenging The contribution which the Association makes to the school - dental checks take place, as well as caring for the children environment where teachers and parents work together in We study a wide range of scientific areas such as living things, not just financial, but in so many ways, is much appreciated when they are ill or have had an accident. The Child mutual support. habitats, environmental issues, the properties of materials and Protection Liaison Officer is Mrs Collins and the Deputy Child their changes and the physical processes of electricity, History children are involved in learning a wide variety of songs. magnetism, light, sound and forces. Peripatetic music teachers visit the school to provide Learning about the past and the skills used to study it help individual and group tuition on a wide variety of instruments, As well as acquiring knowledge, the children develop pupils to make sense of the world in which they live. During and after school music clubs, such as the Junior choir, enquiring minds, a keen interest in science and a systematic the first years at school the children learn how to compare regularly participate in music festivals and community way of thinking and working. Children question their their own experiences with those in the past and begin to performances. Year 3-6 children are also given the understanding through investigations, testing ideas, making understand how life has changed. As they become older opportunity to visit , to play in the observations and predicting outcomes. they concentrate on learning about important episodes in community bands and choir and perform in regular concerts. British history, ancient civilisations and historical events from Throughout their time at Hinchley Wood Primary School, all An area of the school grounds provides an outside classroom other parts of the world. children will be given an opportunity to perform in a variety of primarily for science, bringing first hand experience of the productions which combine drama and music. adaptations of plants and animals in their different habitats. Geography The children are encouraged to take an interest in and care Modern Foreign Languages of their environment. We have recently re-developed the Children first investigate and learn about the physical and school pond area and encourage the children to take an human features of their own environment in and around the As with all primary schools nationally, we have introduced active role in this work, including participating in pond- school area. Children study the changing seasons and begin modern foreign language provision across the Junior School. dipping. to use maps to increase their awareness of the place in which The children are taught French, German and Spanish. they live. They then continue to study the local environment Information & Communications Technology and will use it as a basis for understanding other countries and Personal, Health, Social, & Citizenship (Phsce) cultures such as Europe, Kenya and Egypt. They will also Information and communication technology is used to explore the weather and its effect on human activity, the Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) is closely linked to the support children’s work in all areas of the curriculum and rainforest, rivers and water, the effects of pollution on the science curriculum and the health education programme enjoys a high profile being supported by a superb level of environment and further increase their mapping skills. followed by the children. From an early age pupils learn resoures. In addition to computers in every class, the ICT suite about their bodies but the more detailed aspects of body contains high-specification, multimedia workstations that Religious Education & Collective Worship changes and reproduction occur during the junior years. provide staff with the opportunity for whole class teaching Parents are kept well informed of any RSE which is to take enabling them to apply and develop the ICT skills of pupils Assemblies and religious education lessons are based on place and are given the opportunity to preview any materials throughout the school to include screened access to the Surrey’s Agreed Syllabus. It recognises the religious diversity which are to be used. Parents have the right to withdraw their Internet and the use of e-mail. Children are encouraged to present in Britain today while meeting the national children from lessons involving sex education and are evaluate how they use ICT and to compare its use with other requirement that worship in maintained schools should be welcome to discuss this with the head teacher. methods, such as how editing work on a word processor broadly Christian. We consider that Religious Education has a contrasts with more traditional ways. particularly important contribution to make to the spiritual, Each week the children have a specific period when they are social and moral development of each child. We aim to able to discuss issues which are important to them; this is Design & Technology develop an understanding of the world’s major religions with known as ‘Circle Time’. Circle time deals with issues such as an emphasis on variety, and encourage children to empathy, tolerance, peer relationships and self-esteem. Design and technology gives the children opportunities to appreciate, through understanding, the teaching of all faiths. analyse problems and find solutions. They plan their own Special Educational Needs (Sen) designs, determine how to implement their plans and are We consider that assemblies are important times, when the then involved in practical work using a variety of materials. children meet as a whole school or in different groups, and Our aim is to ensure that all children maximise their potential Having completed their tasks they evaluate their work and where they are given time to think and reflect. Assemblies within the resources of the school. Children have different skills put forward recommendations for improving their initial ideas. allow us to remember our shared values. Seasonal themes, and abilities and some may need support in areas of their The complexity of the tasks increases as the children move up festivals and special occasions are celebrated throughout the learning. Meeting the needs of children including the most the school. year, and we invite parents, relatives and friends to join us at and least able is the responsibility of all staff. every opportunity. Physical Education The school’s Special Needs Policy operates within the You have the right to withdraw your child from Religious guidelines of the “Code of Practice on the Identification and Physical Education at the school is planned to give the pupils Education and Collective Worship. Please make an Assessment of Special Educational Needs” recommended by a varied curriculum, enabling them to develop their physical appointment to discuss this and alternative provision with Mrs the Department for Children, Schools and Families. skills. We have a very large games field, which is used for Collins. football, hockey and rugby in the autumn and spring terms From the age of entry, children’s progress is continually when netball is taught on the playground. Like many Surrey Art assessed and monitored and if there are any difficulties these schools, the field can become waterlogged in the rainy will be discussed with the school’s SEN co-ordinator and the weather. We are fortunate to enjoy a Multi Use Games Area Through Art we aim to enable the children to develop their child’s parents. The child may then be placed on the school which allows us to provide this quality of provision throughout creative talent by providing opportunities for practical SEN register. the school year. During the summer term the field is used for experience, progressive acquisition of skills, using wide range athletics, cricket and rounders. Inside we have a range of of media and materials building on their knowledge and an We have an experienced team of Teaching Assistants who fixed and free standing gymnastics apparatus, which is used understanding of the work of artists, craftspeople and help to support the children in the classroom. We are able to all year round to give the children the opportunity to develop designers. We endeavour to provide a positive and call on a number of outside agencies to help us in the physical confidence. Dance is also taught throughout the stimulating environment within which children’s confidence monitoring and supporting process. These include Speech year, developing an awareness of their bodies and also to and enthusiasm for art can grow. We believe that art provides Therapists, Literacy Support Teachers and Educational nurture a greater self confidence. the opportunity for the exploration of feeling and critical Psychologists. judgement. Through art children will develop a sensitivity to As the children progress through the school, they are seeing and touching thus contributing to the development of Full details of the school’s policy are available on the school introduced to more team games, and they are encouraged their artistic potential and aesthetic awareness. website www.hwps.co.uk to participate in interschool and district competitions. This enables them to learn how to be good winners and losers. We Music Disability Equality Scheme have a sports day each year when parents are encouraged to come along and offer support. The competitive element of Our main aim in teaching this subject is for the children to Full details of our disability equality scheme are available on these events increases as the children grow older. enjoy all aspects of music. Children have class music lessons the school website www.hwps.co.uk or from the school office. with their teacher when they participate in singing and work We are able to offer a wide range of extra-curricular sporting with a large range of tuned and untuned instruments. Lessons activities throughout the year. Recently, these have included follow a structured scheme, giving many opportunities for netball, football, rugby, athletics, rounders, cricket, dance listening and appraising, composing and performing. Whole and tennis. school singing assemblies occur every week, when the Claygate Lane, , Surrey, KT10 0AQ Tel: 020 8398 1310 Fax: 020 8398 4143 E-mail: [email protected] www.hwps.co.uk

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