South Baddesley Church of England Primary School

Prospectus 2015-2016

PART 1

OUR SCHOOL

South Baddesley Primary School South Baddesley Lymington Hampshire SO41 5RP

Tel: 01590 626243 Fax: 01590 626243 Email: [email protected] Website: www.southbaddesley.hants.sch.uk South Baddesley is a voluntary controlled village primary school, founded in 1854. The buildings have been added to since that time and there are about 115 pupils on roll. The school is two miles east of Lymington, close to the sea and the New Forest. Pupils come from the surrounding area, including South Baddesley, Norleywood, Walhampton, East End, Portmore, East Boldre and Lymington. It is part of the Forest Shore cluster – a voluntary federation of four village schools. The school is fully involved in the life of the community including close links with St Mary’s Church. There is an active ‘Friends of the School’ run by the parents and a very supportive governing body.

SOUTH BADDESLEY C E PRIMARY SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

WE EXPLORE, ACHIEVE AND LEARN TOGETHER

Within our church school ethos, we seek to develop the Christian values of: Respect & Trust, Courage & Perseverance, Thankfulness & Peace

At South Baddesley Primary School we promote the Learning Values of: Independence, Individuality, Challenge and Collaboration

At South Baddesley Primary School we aim to: • Provide an environment where children can be confident and happy and, in this way, maximise their full potential • Encourage each child to achieve their best, aiming to improve upon their previous performance and to attain the highest curriculum standards. • Recognise the significance of spiritual and moral values and reflect this in our school • Promote the school as an important, responsible and active member of the local community • Secure a continuity of good teaching and pastoral support throughout the school • Work together as a staff continuing to learn ourselves how to improve the children’s learning and achievement Welcome by the Headteacher

Dear Parent

Welcome to South Baddesley C of E Primary School. I am delighted that you are interested in your child attending our happy and vibrant school. At the heart of our school is our commitment to each individual child and their family. We always promote strong partnership between home and school so that each child can learn and achieve their best. So, we hope that if your child attends our school you will always feel very much part of the learning journey they take. This booklet is intended to provide you with a flavour of life at South Baddesley. If you would like to visit us to find out more, you will be warmly welcomed.

Yours sincerely,

Anne Moir

Hampshire County Council’s Admission Policy for Community and Voluntary Controlled Primary and Infant Schools 2016-2017 This policy will apply to all admissions from 1 September 2016, including in-year admissions. It will be used during 2015-16 for allocating places for September 2016 as part of the main admission rounds for Year R. It does not apply to those being admitted to nursery provision. Outside the normal admissions round, the authority’s Fair Access protocol may be applied alongside the policy to secure the admission of vulnerable pupils from specific groups. The guiding principles of the school admissions policy are that each Hampshire child is offered a school place; that each school should serve its local community; that as many children as possible attend their parents’ preferred school; that siblings as far as possible can attend school together; and that children can benefit from continuity between schools serving the same community. The policy aims to be clear, fair and objective and complies with all relevant legislation.

Admission Criteria Hampshire County Council is the admission authority for all community and voluntary controlled primary and secondary schools. The admission arrangements are determined by the County Council, after statutory consultations. The County Council will consider first all those applications received by the published deadline of midnight on Friday 15 January 2016. Notifications to parents offering a primary or infant school place will be sent by the County Council on the first working day after 16 April 2016, being 18 April 2016. Applications made after midnight on 15 January 2016 will be considered after all on-time applications have been fully processed unless exceptional circumstances merit consideration alongside on-time applications. For the normal admission round, all on time preferences will be considered simultaneously and ranked in accordance with the admission criteria. If more than one school can offer a place, the parent’s highest stated available preference will be allocated. If the school is oversubscribed, places will be offered in the following priority order. Places for applications received after the deadline will be allocated using the same criteria:

1. Looked after children or children who were previously looked after (see (i) in Definitions).

2. (For applicants in the normal admission round only) Children or families who have a serious medical, physical or psychological condition which makes it essential that the child attends the preferred school rather than any other. (Appropriate medical or psychological evidence must be provided in support.)

3. Children living in the catchment area of the school (see (ii) in Definitions):

(a) Children who at the time of application have a sibling (see (iii) in Definitions) on the roll of the school or linked junior school who will still be on roll at the time of admission. [See 4(a) for additional children who may be considered under this criterion.]

(b) (C of E controlled schools only) Children with a parent who is an active member of the Church of England (see (iv) in Definitions) and who requests admission on denominational grounds and provides relevant evidence.

(c) Other children living in the catchment area of the school.

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4. Children living out of the catchment area of the school:

(a) Children who at the time of application have a sibling (see (iii) in Definitions) on the roll of the school or linked junior school who will still be on roll at the time of admission. [Where a sibling was allocated a place at the school or linked junior school in the normal admission round in a previous year because no places were available at the catchment school for their address, the application will be considered under 3(a), above, subject to the address being the same for both applications. In future normal admissions rounds a younger sibling will be considered to have been displaced where they were allocated a place at the school or linked junior school under this criteria as a consequence of their elder sibling’ displacement and the address remains same.]

(b) Children of staff (see (v) in Definitions) who have, (1) been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or (2) have been recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.

(c) (C of E controlled schools only) Children with a parent who is an active member of the Church of England (see (iv) in Definitions) and who requests admission on denominational grounds and provides relevant evidence.

(d) Other children.

Definitions (i) This criterion provides priority for children who are (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in section 22(1) of the Children Act 1989). It can also be used for children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence, or special guardianship order. An adoption order is an order under section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002 or section 12 of the Adoption Act 1976. A ‘residence order’ is an order settling the arrangements to be made as to the person with whom the child is to live under section 8 of the Children Act 1989. Section 14A of the Children Act 1989 defines a ‘special guardianship order’ as an order appointing one or more individuals to be a child’s special guardian (or special guardians).]

(ii) The child’s permanent residence is where they live, normally including weekends and during school holidays as well as during the week, and should be used for the application. The permanent address of children who spend part of their week with one parent and part with the other, at different addresses, will be the address at which they spend most of their time.

(iii) ‘Sibling’ refers to brother or sister, half brother or half sister, adoptive brother or adoptive sister, foster brother or sister, step brother or step sister living as one family unit at the same address. It will also be applied to situations where a full, half or adopted brother or sister are living at separate addresses. Categories 3(a) and 4(a) include children who at the time of application have a sibling for whom the offer of a place at the preferred school has been accepted, even if the sibling is not yet attending. It also includes, in the normal admissions round, children who have a sibling on roll in Year 2 at the preferred infant school at the time of application, where the parent has made a successful on-time application for a place for that sibling in Year 3 at a linked junior school and the parent is due to be notified of this on the national offer date.

(iv) ‘Active member of the Church of England’ is defined as attending worship at a Church of England church at least twice a month for the previous two years before the date of application. For Year R applicants within the normal admissions round, the deadline for on-time applications will be 15 January 2016. Parents applying under criterion 3(b) or 4(c) are required to complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF), which asks for declaration and verification of active membership. The SIF, which is available from the County website (www.hants.gov.uk/admissions) or the school, must be completed and returned to the school at the time of applying. (The SIF is not available for completion online.)

(v) ‘Staff’ includes all those on the payroll of the school. ‘Children of staff’ refers to situations where the staff member is the natural parent, the legal guardian or a resident step parent.

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Tie-breaker

If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the above categories or subcategories, straight line distance will be used to prioritise applications; applicants living nearer the school have priority. Hampshire County Council’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will be used to determine distances (normally from the Ordnance Survey home address point to the school office). Distances to multiple dwellings will give priority to the ground floor over the first floor and so on. On individual floors, distances will be measured to the stairs leading to the communal entrance. If it still not possible to decide between two applicants who are equidistant then a random allocation will be made to allocate the final place. An explanation of the method of making random allocations is on the council website. This method of prioritising admissions will also apply to any ‘school specific’ criterion unless otherwise stated in the school's brochure.

Additional Information

1. Pupils with a statement of special educational needs The governors will admit any pupil whose final statement of special educational needs or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) names the school. Where possible such children will be admitted within the PAN.

2. Multiple births Where a twin or child from a multiple birth is admitted to a school under this policy then any further twin or child of the same multiple birth will be admitted, if the parents so wish, even though this may raise the number in the year group above the school’s PAN.

3. In-Year Fair Access placements by the local authority The local authority must ensure that all pupils are placed in schools as quickly as possible. It may therefore sometimes be necessary for a pupil to be placed by the local authority, or a local placement panel acting on behalf of the authority, in a particular school even if there is a waiting list for admission. Such placements will be made in accordance with the provisions of the local authority’s In-Year Fair Access Protocol. The Protocol is based on legislation and government guidance.

4. School Closures In the event of a school closure, pupils from the closing school may be given priority for any school nominated as the receiving school. Specific arrangements will be determined by the Local Authority in accordance with the School Admissions Code and will be published at the time for the specific schools affected.

5. Waiting lists When all available places have been allocated, waiting lists will be operated by schools on behalf of the local authority. Any places that become available will be allocated according to the criteria of the admission policy with no account being taken of the length of time on the waiting list or any priority order expressed as part of the main admission round. Fair Access admissions and school closure arrangements will take priority over the waiting list.

The waiting list will be reviewed and revised – • each time a child is added to, or removed from, the waiting list;

• when a child’s changed circumstances affect their priority;

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At the time of receiving an application decision from the County Council or a school, parents will be advised of the process for adding their child’s name to a school’s waiting list. Parents may keep their child’s name on the waiting list of as many schools as they wish.

The waiting list will be maintained until 31 August 2017, at which point all names will be removed. Should parents wish their child to be considered for a place at the school in the following school year, they should complete and submit a fresh in-year application in the August preceding the new school year. Schools will send a decision letter within the first 10 days of the new term.

6. School specific criteria Governing bodies may apply to the Director of Children’s Services to include in their school policy a criterion which they regard as essential if children are to be treated fairly in relation to clearly defined local conditions. The application will cover both the substance of the criterion and its position in the order of priorities. In the event of such applications, the Director of Children’s Services will consult the Admission Forum and the criterion will then be determined by the Executive Lead Member for Children’s Services. Any changes after such determination will be authorised by the Director of Children’s Services in consultation with the Executive Lead Member. Any criterion agreed under this category must be published in the school prospectus with its position within the admission priorities clearly indicated. It must be made clear that the criterion is school-specific.

7. Starting school Pupils born between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2012 (inclusive) are entitled to full-time schooling from September 2016. Parents can request that their child’s admission is deferred until later in the school year (usually at the start of a school term and before the end of the academic year), but not beyond the point they reach compulsory school age, at the beginning of the term following their fifth birthday. Parents can request that their child attends part-time until the child reaches compulsory school age.

Children with birthdays between:

• 1 September and 31 December 2011 (inclusive) reach compulsory school age on 31 December 2016, at the start of the Spring term.

• 1 January and 31 March 2012 (inclusive) reach compulsory school age on 31 March 2017, at the start of the Summer term;

• 1 April and 31 August 2012 (inclusive) reach compulsory school age on 31 August 2017, at the start of the new school year.

Parents of children with birthdays between 1 April and 31 August 2012 (inclusive), whose child has not started in a Year R class during the 2016-17 school year, may wish to request admission to Year R in September 2017 rather than admission to Year 1. In these circumstances, all relevant factors will be considered in assessing the request; parents would be expected to state clearly why they felt admission to Year R was in their child’s best interests. It is recommended that parents considering such a request contact the local authority in the autumn term 2015 to ensure that an informed decision is made. 8. Admission of children outside their normal age group Parents can seek places outside their normal age group. Decisions will be made on the basis of the circumstances of each case; parents may be offered a place in another year group at the school.

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9. Legislation

This policy takes account of all relevant legislation including the legislation on sex discrimination, race relations, and disability, together with all relevant regulations and the School Admissions Code (published by the DfE in 2012).

5 Primary & Infant policy 2016 Welcome by the Chair of Governors

Dear Parent

Welcome to South Baddesley C.E. Primary School.

Learning is fun at South Baddesley. When pupils tell the OFSTED inspector; ‘We get on very well,’ and ‘we make a big difference,’ it speaks volumes for the atmosphere in the school.

We try to create an environment where pupils can enjoy themselves whilst receiving an outstanding all round education. We know how important it is for children to be treated as individuals but also to be part of a caring team.

This prospectus tells you about our school and its ethos. If you want your children to look forward to coming to school then by all means read on and come and talk to us.

Rev Gordon Wynne – Chair of Governors

ADMISSION INFORMATION

If you would like your child to come to South Baddesley School in September 2016, you must make an application for a place, either on line or on paper (form CR2), by midnight on Friday January 15th 2016. The Local Authority, Hampshire County Council, is responsible for all schools’ admissions. If you live in Hampshire, you should apply on line at www.hants.gov.uk/admissions or complete a paper form which you can obtain by phoning the County Admissions Team on 0300 555 1377. Online applications can be made from the start of November 2015; paper forms can be returned to the school or sent to Hampshire County Council Admissions team. You will be able to name three schools in order of preference. The equal preference admissions scheme means that your application will be considered equally against the admission criteria, for each of your preferences. You will then be allocated the highest preference choice with a space available. The Local Authority will inform parents of the outcome of applications on 18th April 2016. Late applications will be considered after all on time applications have been fully processed. If your child is offered a place, please let the headteacher know, in writing whether you wish to accept it, providing proof of your address. The LA will establish a waiting list at the end of the admission round.

CATCHMENT AREA You can apply to the school if you live out of the catchment area. However, your designated school is South Baddesley if you live in the following catchment area; South Baddesley, Norleywood, Portmore (part), Walhampton, East End, East Boldre. The school holds a map showing the designated catchment area.

OTHER ADMISSIONS If you require a place for a child who is already of school age, please collect a Hampshire school form and guidance notes from the school office or complete the form on line at - www.hants.gov.uk/admissions. You may also phone the County Admissions Team on 0300 555 1377. The address for the County Admissions Team is - County Admissions Team,Children's Services Department ,The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UG. e-mail: [email protected] CONTENTS

Part 1 Our School South Baddesley School and Aims Admission Policy and Requirements The School Day School Meals and School Uniform School Bags and School Attendance Buildings and Grounds Transport and Parking Safety and Security Health and Medicines

Part 2 Our Community Behaviour and Discipline Policy Reward System and Sanctions Governing Body Staff Parents Friends of South Baddesley School Church and Community Forest Shore Cluster and Priestlands Pyramid LA and Equal Opportunities Support Services

Part 3 Our Curriculum Learning Teaching and Curriculum Worship Special Educational Needs and Able children Assessment Sex Education Homework Extra Curricular Activities Swimming and Educational Visits Data Protection and Complaints

Part 4 Our Information KS1 and KS2 test results Term dates

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Parents do not have to send their children to school until the start of the term following their fifth birthday. However Hampshire schools offer places to all children from the autumn term following their fourth birthday. We anticipate that pupils entering Year R will all come into school part time from the start of the academic year and will become full time as soon as appropriate in the Autumn Term (usually the first full week in October).

These arrangements should apply to the majority of four year olds. For a few individual children however, the headteacher may decide, in collaboration with the parent, to make alternative arrangements about when a child is ready to be admitted, the number of sessions the child should attend or the arrangements for moving from part to full time attendance. (See ‘Starting School’ as set out in the Admissions policy). Generally it is much better for a child to start at the same time as their peers, even if they are not ready to stay all day as soon as others, and so need to remain part-time for longer.

It is important that children are prepared for starting school. The school runs Stay & Play sessions for parents with their child in the second half of the preceding summer term as well as a new parents’ meeting to provide information and give an opportunity to ask questions. Parents find this valuable in helping them to support their child and in finding out about other support networks.

It is expected that, before being admitted to school, children will be able to: use the toilet independently ( and be dry during the day) have independence in dressing and feeding themselves be able to communicate their needs be able to cope with the demands of a school setting THE SCHOOL DAY 8.40am – 3.00pm

Children may arrive at school from 8.30am and will be supervised for ten minutes at the start and end of the school day.

8.40 – 8.50 Morning registration Infants 9.15 – 11.45 Morning lessons Juniors 9.15 – 12.00 Morning lessons (with Assembly 9.55 – 10.15am and break 10.15 – 10.30am) 12.00 – 12.45 Lunch 12.45 – 3.00 Afternoon lessons (1.45 – 2.00 Infant break only)

After school clubs run on most days of the week. The school office is open from 8.40am – 3.40pm.

SCHOOL MEALS

Children may choose to bring a packed lunch or have a school meal. Meals are cooked on the school premises and there is one sitting for lunch at midday. Payment may be made on line or sent to school each Monday in the dinner money envelope provided. Cheques should be made payable to Hampshire County Council. Our school holds a ‘Healthy Schools’ enhanced award.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

We believe that wearing school uniform is an important part of our school ethos. All children are expected to wear school uniform as follows: Trousers or shorts mid-grey uniform style Pinafore dress or skirt grey uniform style Polo shirt* red with logo Sweatshirt* red with logo Cardigan* red with logo Summer dress red check uniform style Socks/tights grey/white/red Shoes black/brown uniform style (sandals brown/white) P.E. T shirt* red* Shorts black Plimsoles black (Trainers for juniors outside) * These items must be embroidered with the school logo. They can be purchased at PMG Schoolwear, New Milton (01425 617277). Additional items with the school logo include the school coat, PE bag and book bag. Second hand uniform sales are run by the ‘Friends’. It is important to name all of your child’s uniform clearly. Jewellery is not acceptable in school. No jewellery should be worn for safety reasons. This includes wearing studs in ears or any other part of the body. Extreme hair styles are not allowed. Long hair should be tied back. Hair resting on the shoulders or below should be tied back for PE and Technology activities. Children should come to school each day with a coat or appropriate rainwear. SCHOOL BAGS

Book bags should be used by all children in classes 1, 2 and 3. In class 4, children may bring a small bag of their own choice but please remember that space is limited and the bag must be hung on the child’s peg. In class 4, they may also bring a small pencil case provided that it will fit in the trays. P.E. kit should be in a named drawstring bag that will hang on the peg. Book bags and PE kit bags are available from the uniform shop. Once ordered, they can be delivered to school for you to collect.

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance at school is vital for children’s education. Pupils should arrive by 8.40am otherwise we are required to mark the child as late in the register.

If your child is to be absent for some reason, please notify us as soon as possible and preferably by 9.30am on the first day of absence. Please ensure that we are kept informed of the reasons for your child’s absence as we are required to keep a record. In cases where the school has received no information about the reason for absence, this is recorded as unauthorised absence. If the school becomes concerned about the absence of any pupil, the Education Welfare Officer must be informed.

If you need to take your child out of school for any reason other than sickness, you will need to complete a form seeking the authorisation of the Headteacher. This is available from the School Office. The headteacher will not grant leave of absence unless there are exceptional circumstances. These will be assessed on an individual basis and be considered in the light of your child’s attendance.

In the academic year 2014-15 attendance was 97.26% with the level of absenteeism as 2.39% authorised absence and 0.35% unauthorised absence. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS

The school has a total of 4 classrooms, some in the older Victorian building and others in the more recent additions. There is a new facility for the youngest pupils – our ECO Discovery Centre, a building that promotes sustainability. The school also has a Music room, an Art & Technology room, cookery facilities and library. The school hall has is used for assemblies, indoor PE and lunchtime meals, cooked on the premises.

There is plenty of outside space with a playground, school field, a quiet seating area, and an adventure play area. There is also a school garden and an environmental area with a pond and wildflower meadow. The facilities have been further enhanced by the addition of a beautiful thatched outdoor classroom. The school and grounds are a non-smoking environment.

The four mixed age classes are normally organised as follows: Class 1 Reception / Year 1 Class 2 Year 1 / Year 2 Class 3 Year 3 / Year 4 Class 4 Year 5 / Year 6 Numbers vary slightly each year but there is a good staff pupil ratio.

TRANSPORT

The County Council runs a school bus to transport children to and from East Boldre each day. Pupils living 3 miles (9 years upwards) or 2 miles (4-8 years) or more away from their designated school receive a free bus pass on application. It is essential that pupils using the bus abide by the school bus policy to ensure safe travel, and parents are responsible fro ensuring their child understands this.

PARKING AND ACCESS

Please park carefully to safeguard all pupils and parents. Parking is available in the church car park, or down the road but away from junctions and entrances. Please avoid parking directly outside the two pedestrian gates of the cottages next to the village hall or in front of the private drive in the church car park. Please do not use the entrance to Pylewell Estate as a turning or parking place.

Entry for pupils at the start of the day is at the front door (for parents coming from Lymington) or at the meadow gate from the church car park (all other parents). Please walk on the path through the wildflower meadow. At the end of the day all parents meet their children on the playground, with parents who come to the front door in the morning entering through the cycle gate from the lane. At other times of the school day, you need to come to the front door. The school hall car park is only for use by staff, visitors or disabled parking by prior arrangement.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Your child’s safety is our most important concern. There is a door entry and gate entry system. Other gates are locked during the school day. If you come into school as a helper, you need to sign in at the office and use a Visitor’s badge. Please read the Health & Safety leaflet at reception. Health & Safety policy and procedures are regularly reviewed. Risk assessments are carried out as required. Evacuation of the building is practised termly. All staff have received training in Child Protection and have been DBS checked. The school follows appropriate safeguarding procedures in the appointment of staff. South Baddesley Primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The health and safety of all children is paramount. A range of measures are put in place through the implementation of the school’s Child Protection Policy. This is in line with Hampshire County Councils Child Protection and safeguarding procedures and is reviewed annually.

The named Designated Safeguarding Lead is the Head teacher – Mrs Anne Moir. In her absence Mr Peter Boyles is responsible for safeguarding.

HEALTH

We have designated First Aiders in school to deal with any minor injuries. If your child is ill at school or we suspect a more serious injury, we will telephone you at once. Please do not send your child to school for 48hrs after sickness/ diarrhoea.

Each year we check with parents that contact numbers are still correct. Please let us know immediately about changes to medical information or contact details.

Our school has achieved an enhanced Healthy Schools’ Award and the children are involved in ongoing activities as part of this important project. Pupils are encouraged to bring a water bottle and all pupils have a morning fruit snack.

MEDICINES

We are advised not to administer medicines in school without written instructions from parents. All medicines must be kept in the school office stating the dosage and with a signed request from the parent. Parents are welcome to come to school at lunchtime (11.45 – 12.45) to administer medicines themselves.

PART 2

OUR COMMUNITY

BEHAVIOUR AND DISCIPLINE POLICY

Aims

South Baddesley is a caring and inclusive learning community. All individuals matter and are treated fairly. Our daily work reflects our mission statement:

We explore, achieve and learn together.

Our school is underpinned by our Christian Values of:

Respect and Trust

Courage and Perseverance

Thankfulness and Peace

Our behaviour policy promotes these values. It aids the way that all individuals can work together in a supportive way so that everyone feels safe, happy and secure.

Our behaviour policy promotes good behaviour and sets consistent expectations for managing behaviour and discipline at South Baddesley. All members of our school community have a role to play in the promotion of positive behaviour.

At the heart of our behaviour policy is our commitment to helping children to become happy individuals with a strong moral purpose and sense of self- worth, so that they feel at peace with who they are and how they form relationships with others.

“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no-one alive who is youer than you. Dr. Seuss”

Expectations

At South Baddesley our expectations of pupil’s behaviour and conduct are based on a shared set of principles.

• All pupils come to school to learn with the understanding that they are learning to grow and become independent and valuable citizens. They are active and valued members of a community.

• Individuals learn that effective communication is respectful and polite. Children learn to use appropriate language, tone and body language when communicating with others. Children know how to communicate in a positive way and understand why it is important.

• Pupils listen to other children and to adults. They learn to take turns when communicating, to be tolerant of other’s ideas and constructively challenge. Pupils learn to ask questions and seek answers.

• Children learn that making mistakes is a necessary part of the learning process and that our mistakes can be learnt from. Being able to take risks in their learning and trying new things is a celebrated skill.

• Above all we know that ‘every day is a new day.’ We can always move forward and try again to do our best.

Promoting Positive Behaviour

We promote positive behaviour in a wide variety of ways.

• Each class creates an annual class charter. Children sign to agree to this charter and it is shared with parents via the school website. • School Rules – ‘The South Baddesley School Values Statement’ is displayed in each classroom and children are praised for following this promise. • Each class has a system for collecting credits. Credits are turned into colour tokens and contribute towards the end of term reward. • There is a weekly celebration assembly to recognise children who have made specific achievements during the week. • When children demonstrate the core values of the school, they are given a leaf for the ‘Values Tree.’ The third leaf is a ‘golden leaf’ and this is recognised in the weekly celebration assembly and shared with the school community via the newsletter. A colour token is given for a ‘golden leaf.’ • The school marking scheme includes ‘gold stars’ that can be turned into credits. • Pupils may be sent to any other member of staff to share good behaviour and this may be rewarded with a sticker. • Tokens may be given at unstructured times to recognise good behaviour. • Children who consistently demonstrated good behaviour may be invited to a monthly tea party with the Headteacher. They will receive a written invitation to this tea party and staff may nominate children for tea each month. • In Key Stage Two, classes may work towards ‘golden event’

Sanctions

Unstructured times:

If children need reminding of the expectations in the behaviour policy, they may be shown a yellow card.

If this behaviour continues, they may be given a blue card. The blue card will be sent to the class teacher who will then at a time suitable to them discuss the event with the child and follow appropriate procedures as a consequence.

If a child’s behaviour is physical, threatens the safety of themselves and/or others, swears aggressively at others, makes a racist, sexist or homophobic remark or the pupil attempts to abscond, they will be given a red card and sent directly to the Headteacher or Senior Teacher. A red card event will be recorded in the school behaviour log and the parents will be informed.

Structured times:

Each class has their own code of conduct linked to their class charter. This is used to positively promote good behaviour. However, if a more serious incident occurs the code of conduct will be bypassed and the pupil will be sent directly to the Headteacher or Senior Teacher. Such an incident will be recorded in the behaviour log and the parents informed. The following actions are considered to be extremely serious: physical attacks, behaviour that threatens the safety of themselves and/or others, swearing aggressively at others, making a racist, sexist or homophobic remark or attempting to abscond.

When time-out is used from the classroom, the children must complete their learning during a break time. Children cannot miss another subject due to poor behaviour; they must miss their break times.

When an internal exclusion from class has been given, pupils must be offered alternative breaks from the rest of the school. GOVERNING BODY

Chair: Rev Gordon Wynne (Foundation)

Vice Chair: Mrs Janet Brown (Co-opted Governor)

Mrs Anne Moir (Headteacher) Mr David Woodgates (Foundation) Mrs Edna Phillips (Co-opted) Mrs Felicity James (Co-opted) Mr Simon Evans (Parent) Mr Peter Troup (Parent) Teachers on a Rota (Teacher) Mrs Kirsty Slocombe (Staff)

Ms Sue Whitehead Clerk to the Governors

The usual term of office for a governor of a Voluntary Controlled school is four years. The Whole Governing Body meets twice a term, with subcommittees meeting on average once per term, there is an additional meetings for training; a copy of the minutes of each meeting is available at school. The Governors are always happy to speak to parents. Please inform the school office if you would like a governor to contact you. STAFF LIST 2014/2015

Headteacher: Mrs Anne Moir

Teaching Staff: Mrs Sara Willis Class 1 (Yr R/1) Mrs Joy Blakeney Class 2 (Yr 1/2) Miss Hannah Davies Class 1 (1day) Miss Susan Harrison Class 2 (1 day) Mrs Rachel Sanger Class 3 (Yr 3/4) Mr Peter Boyles Class 4 (Yr 5/6) Mr James Wyatt Music teacher

Teaching Assistants: Mrs Madeline Toomer (Class 1 &Speech/Language) Mrs Kirsty Slocombe (Class 4 & Using the Outdoors) Mrs Fiona Hill (Class 3 & ELSA) Mrs Valerie Curtis (SEN & ELSA) Mrs Pam Drake Ms Emma McGuckian Mrs Fanny Rogers Mrs Emma Taylor

Administrative Officer: Mrs Alison Stone Administrative Assistant: Mrs Geraldine Hills Clerical Officer: Ms Sue Whitehead Caretaker: Mr Carl Lomax

Catering Supervisor: Mrs Jo Herriott

PARENTS

We consider our links with parents to be of great importance. We hope that parents will want to be fully involved in the life of the school. Parents are welcome both as helpers in class and to discuss any concerns.

During the Autumn and Spring Term we hold parent consultation sessions. We also hold open evenings for you to view your child’s learning. Pupils’ annual reports are sent out in the summer term. Further information about our current curriculum and what each class is doing can be found on our website.

We have a Home – School Agreement. Parents are provided with two copies and are asked to discuss the contents with their child, then to sign and return one copy to school. We hope that you will be able to support us in this.

We are very grateful for all the support and fundraising efforts of the “Friends”.

Parents from the “Friends” organize a wide variety of events each year.

FRIENDS OF SOUTH BADDESLEY SCHOOL

The Friends of South Baddesley is an informal group that is open to all parents. We aim to encourage the feeling of community amongst parents and children through organising fundraising projects and events, the proceeds of which benefit the children; and through helping out with school activities where possible.

Throughout the year we arrange a programme of events that are fun to work on, and raise additional funding for improving the school and its teaching facilities. During the past year, our activities for pupils have included such things as: catering at Christmas events, Christmas presents for the children, a Pantomime and the popular school discos. We run the annual Summer Fete and other events and our very successful bi-annual Late Summer Ball.

The money that the Friends raise (about £8000 each year) can make a significant difference to the School, and we always liaise with the School staff on where to spend it to the maximum advantage. In the past we have built a quiet area with pergola and seating, installed a cycle storage unit and bought equipment for the School, including staging and curtains for the new hall, a set of African drums, sports kit, a tyre play trail and imaginative play area as well as a set of Computer notebooks and funding for a minibus. Most recently we supported the fundraising for our school ECO Discovery Centre project.

We depend on parents whose enthusiasm, hard work and generous donation of time and skills ensure that the Friends are able to continue to contribute to the well-being of the School. All parents are Friends and all our meetings are open to any parent who would like to help fundraise or have a say in how the funds are spent, for the benefit of our children. Chair of Friends CHURCH

South Baddesley C.E. (Controlled) Primary School is a ‘Church school’ and this is reflected in its foundation document and Mission Statement. The school has evolved from roots in the Christian faith as expressed in the Church of England. The word ‘Controlled’ reflects the responsibility and role of the Local Authority, not the Church. The ultimate responsibility for employing staff is the LAs, not the governors’ and all approved capital costs are met by the LA (HCC). The school is part of the Winchester diocese. The governing body includes two foundation church governors. During an OFSTED inspection, there is a denominational inspection of collective worship and ethos for a Church school. South Baddesley is proud to be a church school, founded on an overt Christian ethos, whilst welcoming all children of any, or no, faith. The parish is linked with Boldre, Brockenhurst & Sway and the Rev Neil Smart (vicar of Brockenhurst) is the Priest-in-charge who attends school worship each week.

COMMUNITY

The school is keen to be actively involved in the life of the school community whenever possible, by taking part in or supporting local events and by welcoming planned visitors or organisations into school as appropriate. We report some aspects of school life to the community through the monthly Church ‘Bridge’ magazine. Activities are regularly updated on our school website. We take part in Charity fundraising events on a regular basis and recently we have raised money for Children in Need, Comic Relief, Basic Banks, Barnardo’s, Lepra, Guide Dogs and the Rotary ‘End Polio Now’ and ‘Christmas Shoe Box’ Schemes. We also have links with and raise funds for schools abroad. The children are involved in school decision making through the elected School Council and encouraged to put forward their ideas for charity support each term. FOREST SHORE CLUSTER

South Baddesley Primary School is part of the Forest Shore Cluster of schools which also includes Our Lady and St Joseph’s, Lymington RC School, William Gilpin CE Primary School and Beaulieu County Primary School. The Cluster provides links for staff and pupils to work together in musical, sporting, cultural or curricular activities.

PRIESTLANDS PYRAMID The school is also part of the Priestlands Pyramid and close links are maintained with our designated secondary school. However we also support pupils who wish to move on to other schools in the area.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

South Baddesley CE (Controlled) Primary School is maintained by the Education department of Hampshire County Council. The headquarters of the Education Department is in Winchester, at the following address:

The Education Department, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UG Tel: 01962 841841

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES At South Baddesley we fully endorse the LA’s policy statement of Equal Opportunities. The statement recognises that all individuals are different and have different needs. It confirms an entitlement of opportunity for all pupils irrespective of gender, race or disability. The school promotes accessibility. SUPPORT SERVICES

. All children have a health check in the term in which they are five. Sight and hearing may also be tested. Your permission is always be sort first.

Our SENCO works with all teachers and teaching assistants to support children who have additional needs. She is available for parents to meet as and when necessary. Educational Psychologist, Sue Sheppard has planned time in school. She can be asked to carry out individual assessments of children experiencing emotional or academic difficulties, but this will only be done after full discussion with parents. Two of our teaching assistants are trained Emotional Literacy Support Assistants and can work with children whenever circumstances or situations require this.

We work with other professional agencies like the NHS speech and language team if a child needs this support.

The ‘Seedlings’ Children’s Centre (01590 684489) with the Forest Bus, Priestlands Pyramid Parent Support Adviser, Mags Hatfield and the Police Community Support Officer all visit the school regularly. Our family link worker, Madeline Toomer can help direct parents to information about family support.

PART 3

OUR CURRICULUM

LEARNING

Our School Learning Values reflect our School Mission Statement and are the basis of our learning and teaching policy.

Our learning values:

INDEPENDENCE – Developing into happy, confident people with enquiring minds who can take responsibility for their own learning

INDIVIDUALITY – Feeling encouraged to be flexible, creative thinkers who can communicate effectively

CHALLENGE – Having enjoyment of new opportunities and a desire to develop skills leading to higher achievement

COLLABORATION – Being willing to contribute and to co-operate and be supportive of others

Our curriculum aims:

♦ To promote a positive attitude to learning, enabling children to enjoy their time in school as a basis for lifelong learning

♦ To enable children to learn and develop skills to the best of their ability in all areas of the curriculum

♦ To foster links between areas of knowledge and understanding

♦ To enable children to become independent and creative thinkers

♦ To teach children to become positive citizens in society and to be aware of the need to be respectful of other cultures

♦ To promote children’s spiritual development and to help children to understand moral issues

♦ To nurture children’s self-esteem and ability to build relationships

♦ To encourage children to look after their environment and to think about how they can help to preserve it for the future

TEACHING The teaching staff work closely with each other and with their teaching assistants to ensure that pupils’ work is appropriate to their ability and learning needs. Each class has a teaching assistant every morning and most afternoons, according to the age and needs of the children. In addition to this, a special needs assistant is timetabled to work with individual pupils or small groups as appropriate. In class, children may be grouped by ability or by age for some lessons. We aim to tailor work to their individual learning needs and to make learning relevant, interesting, interactive and fun. We use our excellent outdoor spaces and range of resources to enhance the children’s learning experience.

CURRICULUM Our curriculum is based on the requirements of the National Curriculum which states what all children should know, understand and be able to do in each year group for the following learning areas: English (Literacy), Mathematics (Numeracy), Science, Computing, History, Geography, Design Technology, Art and Design, Music and Physical Education.

Pupils also study Religious Education and Personal, Social & Health Education and Citizenship. Languages (currently French) are taught in KS1 and KS2 classes. Religious Education is based on Hampshire Education Authority’s Agreed Syllabus, “Living Difference”. However it is organized under concepts to reflect our curriculum units. Using the outdoors is promoted through ‘Trailblazer’ and there are many visits and visitors to enhance pupils’ learning experience.

Key skills in English and Maths are taught discreetly, planned across the year groups. Some subjects, such as PE, are mostly taught individually whilst other subjects, such as History, are organised into units of work under themes as this support links between curriculum areas. These units are planned so that the whole school can share special project weeks or events and so that our 4 learning values can be promoted. The school uses a two year cycle to structure many of these learning areas. The curriculum is broad and varied, and its development is based on the need to provide what is most appropriate for the children in our school.

WORSHIP

The whole school attends assembly and worship together on five days a week. The vicar or a church member gives a talk to the children on one day and parents are invited to join us for an assembly.

We hold our Harvest, Christmas and Easter services, as well as end of term services, in St Mary’s Church. Parents and friends are very welcome to join us.

Year 6 take part in the Church of England Schools’ Leavers’ Service at Winchester Cathedral in the summer term. On Fridays we invite parents to join us in listening to an inspirational invited guest in our community assembly. A celebration assembly is held at the end of each term.

Parents have the right to withdraw their child from RE or Collective Worship on religious grounds provided they notify the school of their intention to do so.

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS and DISABILITY (SEND)

The school aims to provide for the individual needs of all children. However some children are identified as requiring additional support. We follow the SEND Code of Practice. Pupils have an Individual education Plan (IEP) which identifies their needs and the action which will be taken. These are available to share with parents. The school keeps a register of these pupils and makes full use of all funding available to support their education.

Pupils may work with an assistant in class or may be withdrawn individually or in small groups. All pupils on the SEND register successfully participate in all elements of the National Curriculum. They can enter or leave the school SEND register at any time, depending upon their progress. The school has a Special Needs Co-ordinator who oversees the work of the Special Needs assistant. Other teaching assistants have responsibility and training in specific areas of special needs. One of the governors has a responsibility for Special Educational Needs.

ABLE CHILDREN The school keeps a list of pupils showing particular ability in one or more subjects. Staff provide extension or enrichment activities for these pupils as appropriate and additional opportunities whenever possible.

ASSESSMENT Pupils’ progress is tracked by the class teacher and the progress of year groups is monitored by the Headteacher, who reports termly to the governing body. Pupils in Year 2 are assessed as national Key Stage 1 and pupils in Year 6 take the national Key Stage 2 tests. These take place in the first half of the summer term. Years 3, 4 and 5 have tests in English and Mathematics. Pupils in Year 1 are assessed in their Phonics and Year R completes the EYFS assessment started at pre-school. There is a school assessment week each term. SEX EDUCATION

Our Sex Education policy is agreed and reviewed by the Governing Body.

As a part of Personal, Social and Health education, pupils in Years 5 & 6 are each shown videos about the physical and emotional changes of growing up. They will have the opportunity for discussion and questions in single sex groups with a member of staff.

Parents are given prior notice of these sessions and have the opportunity to view the video if they wish to do so. All parents have the right to withdraw their children from Sex Education lessons.

HOMEWORK

Each child should have a South Baddesley School book bag which can be bought from the school office. This should be brought to school each day containing the child’s reading book, dialogue book (KS1) or school record book (KS2), and any homework given. If they wish, upper juniors may use a small rucksack instead of the book bag.

The school has a homework policy, available on request, which is in line with government recommendations. The homework programme and time expectation is given out by the class teacher at the beginning of the academic year. We ask for your co-operation and support in forming this link between home and school. We believe that homework is part of the teaching and learning process and is important in developing self-discipline in preparation for secondary school.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

We are keen to provide opportunities for children to participate in additional activities whenever possible. Staff offer to run clubs at various times of the year and we have several clubs run by outside suppliers. Clubs include choir, cricket, netball, football, yoga, tennis, chess, book, gardening, cookery, first aid and JAM (Jesus & Me) according to expertise and pupil interest.

Some other activities are available, such as: Mini sports for infants, team sports for juniors and yoga are offered by outside organisations. Matches with other schools are organised and the school regularly takes part in local competitions in a variety of sports.

We have several visiting peripatetic music teachers including: Mr David Woodgates (brass and choir) Mr Timothy Cooper (flute, clarinet and saxophone) Mrs Helen Caddick (piano) Miss Sally-Ann McKenzie (guitar) Mr Roger Walling (violin)

SWIMMING

Some Pupils in Key Stage 2 visit the Lymington Recreation Centre for one hour a week usually during the Spring Term. They travel by bus and parents are asked for a small contribution. Pupils are divided into small groups according to ability. There is a lifeguard present at all times.

EDUCATIONAL VISITS

During the year there are various curriculum-based off-site visits or visiting artists. These may be free but the Governing Body reserves the right to ask for a voluntary contribution. No pupil would be excluded from the activity because his or her parent was unwilling or unable to contribute. However there may be some activities that cannot take place if there are insufficient contributions to fund it.

We are keen for pupils to take part in residential trips and offer regular opportunities for juniors.

DATA PROTECTION – PRIVACY NOTICE We, South Baddesley Primary School, are the data controller for the purposes of the Data Protection Act. We collect information from you and may receive information about your child from their previous school or Hampshire County Council. We hold this personal data and use it to:

Support teaching and learning Monitor and report on pupil progress Provide assistance with pastoral care Assess how well pupils are doing

This information includes pupils’ contact details, national curriculum assessment results, attendance information and personal characteristics such as ethnic group, any special educational needs and relevant medical information.

We will not give information to anyone outside the school without your consent unless the law and our rules allow us to, as set out in the Hampshire Children’s Trust policy. We are required by law to pass some information to Hampshire County Council and the Department for Education.

You can see a copy of information we hold about your child by contacting the school office.

COMPLAINTS We always aim to deal with problems before they become more serious and complaints can usually be resolved by talking them through with the class teacher or the headteacher. If you are still not happy after these discussions you can contact the Chair of Governors and also make a formal written complaint to the governing body of the school. If the governing body cannot resolve the situation then you can take your complaint to the Local Education Authority and finally to the Secretary of State.

Details of how to make such complaints are available from the school office.

PART 4

OUR INFORMATION

END OF KEY STAGE 1 TEACHER ASSESSMENTS

The tables below show the percentages of pupils achieving each level in Teacher Assessment at the end of Key Stage 1 in 2015. Test materials for Key Stage 1 are used to support the teacher assessments. There were 17 pupils in Year 2. This means that each pupil represents about 6%.

TEACHER ASSESSMENT (SCHOOL) W 1 2 3 Reading 0% 0% 36% 65% Writing 0% 6% 88% 6% Mathematics 0% 0% 82% 18%

TEACHER ASSESSMENT (NATIONAL) W 1 2 3 Reading 2% 8% 60% 30% Writing 3% 11% 70% 16% Mathematics 1% 6% 69% 24%

W represents pupils who are working towards Level 1 but have not yet achieved the standards needed for Level 1. The national expectation for Year 2 pupils is Level 2.

NB The National figures are for 2014. END OF KEY STAGE 2 TESTS & TEACHER ASSESSMENTS

The tables below show the percentages of pupils achieving each level in Teacher Assessment and the Key Stage 2 tests in 2015. There were 17 pupils in Year 6. This means that in this year group each pupil represents about 6%.

TEACHER ASSESSMENT SCHOOL 1 2 3 4 5 6 English 0% 0% 0% 24% 71% 6% Mathematics 0% 0% 0% 35% 47% 18% Science 0% 0% 0% 24% 76% 0%

TEACHER ASSESSMENT NATIONAL W 1 2 3 4 5 6 English 1% 1% 2% 9% 47% 39% 2% Mathematics 1% 0% 2% 9% 44% 36% 8% Science 1% 0% 2% 9% 49% 38% 0%

TEST SCHOOL Below 3 4 5 6 G,P&S 0% 6% 29% 65% 0% Reading 0% 0% 35% 65% 0% Mathematics 0% 6% 35% 47% 12%

TEST NATIONAL Below 3 4 5 6 G,P&S 3% 18% 24% 49% 4% Reading 3% 6% 39% 49% 0% Mathematics 3% 10% 44% 33% 9%

The national standard for Year 6 pupils is Level 4. G,P&S means Grammar, punctuation and spelling.

NB The National figures are for 2014 TERM DATES 2015 - 2016

Autumn Term Term starts: Tuesday 1st September 2015

Half Term: Monday 26th October to Friday 30th October 2015

Term ends: Friday 18th December 2015

Spring Term: Term starts: Monday 4th January 2016

Half Term: Monday 15th February to Friday 19th February 2016

Term ends: Thursday 24th March 2016

Summer Term: Term starts: Monday 11th April 2016

Half Term: Monday 30th May to Friday 3rd June 2016

Term ends: Wednesday 20th July 2016

Five days of term time are allocated for staff professional development. The school will notify parents of the timing of these ‘INSET’ days.

TERM DATES 2016 - 2017

Autumn Term Term starts: Monday 5th September 2016

Half Term: Monday 24th October to Friday 28th October 2016

Term ends: Friday 16th December 2016

Spring Term: Term starts: Tuesday 3rd January 2017

Half Term Monday 20th February to Friday 24th February 2017

Term ends: Friday 7th April 2017

Summer Term: Term starts: Monday 24th April 2017

Half Term: Monday 29h May to Friday 2nd June 2017

Term ends: Tuesday 25th July 2017

Five days of term time are allocated for staff professional development. The school will notify parents of the timing of these ‘INSET’ days.