2021-22

Contact details: Bentley Heath Church of Primary School Widney Close Bentley Heath B93 9AS

T: 01564 772132 E: [email protected] www.bentley-heath.solihull.sch.uk

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Contents Information about the school 3-4 Information about BDMAT 5-6 Inspection Reports 7 Admissions 8 Our Mission, Vision and Aims 9-10 The Organisation of the School 11 Leave of Absence, Absence due to Illness, Childrens Medical Appointments in School Time, Late Arrivals, Home Time 12-13 Home School Agreement 14 Medical 15 Health and Safety 16 Safeguarding 16 Child Protection 17 Safe Transfer of Care 18 School Meals, Mid-morning Break 19-20 Food Allergies 20 The School Website 20 Parental Consultations 20 ParentMail – school communication and cashless payments 20 School Council 20 Extra-Curricular Activities 20 School Uniform 21-22 Charging Policy 23 No Smoking/Vaping Policy 24 Parent Teacher Association 24 Charities 24 Equal Opportunities 25 Concerns and Complaints 25 Curriculum 26 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities 27 Homework 27 Assessments and Reports 27 School Policies 27 Privacy Notice 28-31

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School is a welcoming and friendly Christian school for the whole community. By admitting children on the basis of the proximity of their home to the school, the school is fully inclusive and welcomes children and families of all faiths and none.

Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School has a living Christian foundation following the teaching of Jesus, whereby we seek for everyone in our School community to be Rooted and Fruitful in Him. We live out this faith by following Jesus’ command to: “Love one another as I have loved you.” (John 15:12)

The school’s vision of, ‘Rooted in Jesus, and Fruitful in Mission and Service’ informs all decision making and is the basis of all developments throughout the school. Alongside this are a number of Christian values, which we encourage all members of the Bentley Heath community to emulate and uphold in their professional and personal lives.

St James’ Church is within the school building and we are a community together with St Philip’s and St James’ Bentley Heath, which shares life together, laughter and joy, sadness and tears, fostering strength in togetherness – giving and receiving forgiveness.

We value all God’s children and are determined to provide an education for the children entrusted to us that enables them to appreciate it as a blessing and a life-long treasure; out of the richness and challenge, enjoyment, wonder and surprise that we aim to offer.

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The school is set within a semi-rural location and is fortunate to enjoy extensive grounds including a large conservation area and a Peace Garden. The school believes in ‘building happiness and success’ for all of our pupils’ which is reflected in our school values. Thankfulness, compassion, truthfulness, perseverance and forgiveness are examples of these values and together they help to give our pupils a sense of stability and belonging. The strong sense of community within the school nurtures our children and results in above average academic attainment. The school also has a strong sporting tradition. We enjoy excellent links with our local secondary school, Arden, which enables us to work in partnership to provide outstanding transition from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3.

The school operates its own before and after school club, where a third of our pupils attend at some point in the week. In addition, after-school activity clubs are provided by external providers and offer a range of sporting activities.

The school is well supported by parents and volunteers and has an active PTA that arrange activities for the school community ranging from an annual fireworks display to ‘break the rules day’; funds raised are used for the benefit of the children. Recent projects have included replacement of all the wooden play trails and the Peace Garden.

The school community supports many charities through the year e.g. Red Nose Day, Children in Need. Annually, Year 6 children hold their own charity day where they select a charity that is meaningful to them and then organise and run all the day’s activities, including the annual invite of the Mayor to a coffee morning at the school. The funds raised on this day have reached into the thousands and the day is attended by the local community.

We provide teaching and learning opportunities for all children to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and the Spiritual wisdom necessary to achieve beyond their aspirations and to recognise themselves and each other as God’s work in progress as we try to be more like Jesus.

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INFORMATION ABOUT BDMAT

Bentley Heath C of E Primary School joined the Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust (BDMAT) in 2021 and therefore is supported by and connected with a network of Church of England schools within the region.

The Trust was established in 2017 by Birmingham Diocesan Board of Education, which has a strong track record of providing excellent educational provision and achieving rapid school improvement across all phases. The Trust currently has 19 schools, all primary, spread across three local authority areas: Birmingham City (9 schools), (6 schools) and Solihull (4 schools). In addition, the trust are building their first secondary school, Christ Church CofE Secondary Academy which is due to open in Yardley Wood in September 2021.

The vision of the Trust is to ensure pupils have ‘life in all its fullness’; providing an education that will offer a wide range of opportunities and experiences within a Christian framework.

The BDMAT board consists of Members and Directors with committees to support and challenge the leadership team and local governing body of Bentley Heath C of E Primary School.

BDMAT’s mission is:

To provide high quality education within a Christian framework that allows all pupils to reach their full potential through experiencing a broad and balanced curriculum whilst ensuring staff have a good work / life balance and are fulfilled in their roles.

BDMAT’s strategic aims:

Education is led by BDMAT’s vision and values, and for our Church of England schools these are embedded within a Christian ethos

We work in partnership with parents and carers to promote pupils’ social, moral, spiritual, cultural and physical development within happy and caring environments

Every school provides a broad and balanced curriculum that equips all pupils to thrive, achieve their goals, succeed in later life, contribute to a diverse society and respect the environment

Pupils are provided with effective pastoral support and safeguarding arrangements meet all national and local requirements

Our schools are at the heart of the communities that they serve, collaborating with the church, other schools, stakeholders and organisations in the area to best support their community

Working in partnership with parents and carers, we promote pupils’ intellectual development as evidenced through external and internal indicators that

Page | 5 demonstrate the vast majority of pupils make good or better progress in our schools and as a result, attainment is high in all of our schools or improving rapidly. Christian Ethos

The Church of England, and the Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust, believes that every child is unique and deserves the very best education, and therefore we believe that education should be provided for pupils that allows:

Educating for Wisdom, Knowledge and Skills

Church of England schools provide excellent academic education, and enable every individual to know how to apply those skills.

Educating for Hope and Aspiration

In Church of England schools, education goes beyond the classroom and affects every part of our pupils’ lives. Through ongoing pastoral support for young people and their families, Church of England schools aim to encourage confidence, generosity and compassion, and to equip every individual to engage effectively with those around them and the wider world.

Educating for Community and Living Well Together

Church of England schools are places where collaboration, teamwork and respect for each other are valued and prioritised within the school life. A Church of England school is a safe environment where people respect and care for each other, behave well and share the belief together we can achieve more.

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INSPECTION REPORTS

Ofsted Report

Our most recent Ofsted report in September 2019 graded the school overall as ’Requires Improvement, with the Early Years Provision graded as ‘Good’.

The school was disappointed with the overall outcome of this report. We strongly believe that we ‘build the happiness and success’ of every child in the school and will continue with this mission whilst taking forward the recommendations in the inspection report. In 'building happiness and success' we focus on the 'whole child', striving to ensure that our pupils develop the building blocks to become well- rounded, happy and confident individuals and at the same time enabling them to work to the very best of their ability and to achieve the academic results that they are capable of.

Inspection Data Summary Report

The latest Inspection Data Summary Report (issues by Ofsted in October 2019) shows that the teaching and learning within Bentley Heath Primary School leads to some excellent outcomes, which are not recognised in the latest Ofsted inspection report. (A copy of this data is available on the school website)

Church School Inspection

Our recent Church School Inspection in February 2020 overall judgement was good with the impact of collective worship graded as excellent. ‘Pupils feel loved and nurtured by the school. They are keen to engage with all aspects of school life, proudly celebrating the ways they support others less fortunate than themselves, through their projects.’

All the staff want to make school a happy and positive experience. We encourage the children to be highly motivated and self-disciplined. There are 440 children on roll including part time Nursery pupils. Children begin in the Nursery in the September following their third birthday and their Infant education begins in the September following their fourth birthday.

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ADMISSIONS

Nursery—Admissions to the school non-statutory Nursery is managed directly through the school—full details of the process are available on the school website www.bentley-heath.solihull.sch.uk . Nursery to Reception Transfer

Reception admission arrangements are dealt with by the Solihull Local Authority Admissions Team. An online application must be made using the SMBC online application process, details of which can be found at www.solihull.gov.uk/admissions Year 1-6

All admissions for statutory education for Year 1 to Year 6 are dealt with by the Solihull Local Authority School Admissions Team. Full details of admission arrangements are available on the Local Authority website http://www.solihull.gov.uk/admissions.

Contact details for Solihull School Admissions are email: [email protected]

Tel: 0121 704 6693.

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OUR MISSION, VISION AND AIMS

Mission Statement:

We have identified the following Mission Statement with regard to Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School:

“Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School is an educational community with a committed staff providing teaching and learning opportunities in a welcoming environment for all children to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to achieve their full potential and to become confident, respectful and active members of society.” Vision:

At Bentley Heath C.E. Primary School we will provide an exceptionally caring, supportive environment built on Christian values. We will ensure that all children have an equal chance to become happy, responsible, highly skilled individuals who can contribute to and shape the world they live in.

We will achieve this through securing:

 Christian values and principles, embedding them in all aspects of school life.  Inspirational leadership by all staff and governors who are committed to achieving the vision for the school.  Strong and effective partnerships with parents and the wider community.  Teaching which motivates and inspires all children and supports them in achieving their best.

An engaging, innovative curriculum which challenges all children and is responsive to their needs and talents.

Aims:

We seek to ensure that the children in our school are part of a stimulating, happy and caring community, in which each child can:

 Develop a lively, enquiring mind through an environment that fosters curiosity, and the ability to observe, question and discuss.  Acquire and apply the skills of language in order to communicate effectively, write with increasing independence and read for enjoyment and knowledge. The development of these skills is essential to facilitate learning in all curriculum areas  Acquire the early mathematical concepts and processes so that they can be understood and applied in a variety of situations.

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 Acquire and develop physical skills, applying them effectively in all areas of the curriculum.  Increase their awareness of artistic and creative aspects of life within their own and other cultural environments.  Develop an awareness of moral values and social skills, and share concern for other people, whilst developing self-discipline and acceptable behaviour.  Develop a spiritual awareness of, and respect for, personal and Christian religious beliefs and moral values, and to increase understanding of other races, religions and ways of life.  Acquire knowledge of and develop sensitivity towards their immediate, local and wider environment.  Acquire, through enquiry, a sense of chronology and an understanding of the present in the light of the past.  Develop confidence, interest and skills in the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), to support and enhance learning across the curriculum.

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THE ORGANISATION OF THE SCHOOL

Infant Department – Foundation and Key Stage One The Infant Department consists of Nursery and Reception (Foundation Stage), Year One and Year Two. Junior Department - Key Stage Two The Junior Department consists of Years Three, Four, Five and Six. Throughout the school, children are taught in whole classes, groups and as individuals. The School Day

NURSERY 8.45am – 11.45 am

INFANT DEPARTMENT 8.55am – 3:10pm

Staff take responsibility on the playground for children from 8.45am. The external doors to infants will close at 8:55 as the school day starts. Children arriving after this time will need to come through the main school office and will be marked late.

Parents take responsibility for children at 3.10pm when school finishes.

JUNIOR DEPARTMENT 8.50am – 3:15pm

Staff take responsibility on the playground for children from 8.40am. The external doors to juniors will close at 8:50 as the school day starts. Children arriving after this time will need to come through the main school office and will be marked late.

Parents take responsibility for children at 3.15pm when school finishes

Children must not be left unsupervised in the playground prior to when staff are on the playground at the start of the day - 8:40 for juniors and 8:45 for infants. The school operates a before and after school club BKC, if you require before and/or after school care details can be found on the school website at https://www.bentley-heath.solihull.sch.uk/clubs/

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LEAVE OF ABSENCE

With effect from 1 September 2013 changes to government legislation relating to holidays from school states that it will no longer be lawful for pupils to be granted holidays from school during term time, therefore leave cannot be granted by the Headteacher. In very rare circumstances the Headteacher may consider a written request made by a parent in advance for leave of absence due to exceptional circumstances which would not normally include holidays. The Headteacher may ask for evidence to substantiate your request. The Headteacher will take this into consideration when making his decision. A reply will be sent home. Where a leave of absence is granted the Headteacher will determine the number of days a pupil can be away from school. If the Headteacher does not authorise a leave of absence but the parents/carers still take the child out of school, or the child is kept away for longer than was agreed, the absence is unauthorised. Leave of absence will not be granted retrospectively. Work will not be set for holidays and extra reading books will not be issued.

ABSENCE DUE TO ILLNESS

In the case of absence, please notify the school office by telephone on 01564 772132 by 10:00am on the first day of absence (there is the facility to leave a voice message). We have to keep an accurate record of attendance that is inspected by the Education Welfare Officer. If your child has had sickness or diarrhoea he/she must not return to school for a minimum of 48 hours after the last bout of sickness or diarrhoea.

CHILDREN’S MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS IN SCHOOL TIME

Where possible medical appointments should be arranged outside of the school day. If children need to leave school (e.g. for hospital appointments) please inform the office by email beforehand at [email protected] (including a copy of any appointment letter) and arrange for your child to be collected and returned via the main entrance through the office reception, so that registration is accurate. All children must be signed in and out of school by their parent/carer.

LATE ARRIVALS Please ensure that your child is punctual. It is unsettling and upsetting for them to be late. Children arriving after the doors have closed must be signed in via

Page | 12 the main entrance through the office reception by a parent/carer and provide an explanation for their child’s late arrival. HOME TIME We ask parents to be punctual when collecting children from school. We appreciate that sometimes a delay in collecting your child is unavoidable, in these circumstances the school will apply the ‘Late Collection Policy & Procedures’. You can view the policy on the school’s website. If you are aware you may be late collecting your child we would appreciate as much notice as possible so that we can notify the class teacher before they release the children from school.

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HOME-SCHOOL AGREEMENT

The Home-School Agreement encompasses the ethos of the school, sets standards for behaviour and outlines expectations.

SCHOOL RULES

1. Follow instructions from all adults in school 2. Be safe in school (never be physically aggressive) 3. Listen to others and speak as you would like them to speak to you 4. Persevere to achieve your best 5. Take care of the school environment and the property within it

PUPIL CODE OF CONDUCT

Pupils are expected to:  Behave in an orderly and self-controlled way  Show respect to members of staff and each other  In class, make it possible for all pupils to learn  Move quietly around the school  Treat the school buildings and school property with respect  Wear the correct uniform at all times  Accept sanctions when given  Refrain from behaving in a way that brings the school into disrepute, including when outside school

RESPONSIBILITIES OF STAFF Staff are responsible for:  Implementing the behaviour policy consistently  Modelling positive behaviour  Providing a personalised approach to the specific behavioural needs of particular pupils  Recording behaviour incidents on MyConcern  To communicate regularly with parents  To manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment (Section 7 Teacher Standards, 2012)

RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARENTS Parents are expected to:  Support their child in adhering to the pupil code of conduct  Inform the school of any changes in circumstances that may affect their child’s behaviour  Discuss any behavioural concerns with the class teacher promptly  To communicate regularly with staff  To adhere to the Parent Code of Conduct  To promote positive attitudes towards attendance and learning in school

(The full Behaviour Policy is available on the school website www.bentley-heath.solihull.sch.uk)

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MEDICAL

School Medical Service

South Warwickshire Primary Care Trust provides a valuable service when dealing with conditions that might interfere with a child's progress during school life and beyond.

The school nurse visits children during their Reception year to assess vision, height and weight and informs parents of any concerns. The school nurse also visits Year 6 to assess their height and weight. Hearing tests are carried out by an Audiometrician during Reception year. The dental clinic occasionally monitors oral health.

Medicines

Please do not send medicines to school with your child. If it is necessary for your child to take prescription medication during school hours (e.g. four or more times per day) parents will need to refer to the ‘Medicines in School Policy’ which is available on the school website.

Asthma

Children with a diagnosis of asthma must have inhalers in school. Please label with your child’s name and complete a medication consent form available from the website or the school office. It is parents’ responsibility to ensure inhalers are kept within date.

Emergency Medication/Chronic Conditions

A Care Plan for children with specific medical needs or chronic conditions will be drawn up for any child who may require emergency medication. All members of staff who volunteer to administer emergency medication will have received appropriate training.

Sun Screen

During sunny weather you may wish to apply a high factor sun cream on your child before she/he comes to school. Children are encouraged to wear a sun hat and sit in the shade. We are unable to apply sun creams, however if your child is vulnerable you may come into school to apply sun cream during the lunch break.

First Aid

If your child requires first aid at school your child will be provided first aid by a paediatric trained member of staff. A first aid form will be completed and this will be sent home via ParentMail. If the injury is more serious we will contact you by telephone. In the event of a significant injury the school will contact the emergency services in the first instance.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY

Please support us in ensuring that the health and safety of all children is a priority.

Vehicles are not allowed into the school car park between 8.40 - 8.55am and 3.05 - 3.25pm. The public car park on Widney Road provides car-parking facilities for parents and there is access from the car park into the school grounds via Widney Close. Please be considerate when parking and avoid parking across resident’s driveways as we wish to maintain good relations with all our neighbours.

Please note:  All visitors to school must sign in and out at the main school office and collect a lanyard which must be worn at all times whilst on the school site. NO mobile phones are allowed within the school buildings and must be stored in the secure lockers provided.  Dogs are not allowed on the school site (assistance dogs accepted).  Please report any suspicious circumstances to the school office staff immediately.

On admission to school we require accurate personal details of your child. It is important that medical details and emergency contact telephone numbers are kept up to date. Following the initial collection of data on your child’s admission to the school, adults with parental responsibility for the child will be provided with access to the on-line SIMSParent app—this will enable you to maintain accurate contact details for your child 24/7. The school will remind parents to check this data on an annual basis.

If the Courts have issued an Order of Care or Parental Responsibility, please provide us with a copy so that we can comply.

Children are only released to adults (over 18). We will not allow a child to go with an adult without parental consent. Please make sure that you notify us of any changes.

SAFEGUARDING

Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for children, staff and visitors and promoting a climate where children and adults will feel confident about sharing any concerns which they may have about their own safety or the wellbeing of others. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy is on the school website and a hard copy is available on request.

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CHILD PROTECTION

We believe that every school should provide a caring, positive, safe and stimulating environment, which promotes the social, physical and moral development of the individual child. The Education Act 2002, Section 175, has placed a duty on the Governing Body with regard to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in school. The Trustees recognise that all staff and volunteers have a full and active part to play in protecting pupils from harm.

We will therefore, refer to and/or consult with the Solihull Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) regarding any concerns about the safety and wellbeing of pupils in line with our school policy and procedures for safeguarding children, the Local Safeguarding Children Board Procedures and national guidance. The child protection policy can be found on our school website www.bentley- heath.solihull.sch.uk

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SAFE TRANSFER OF CARE

Nursery – Nursery staff will be available at the Nursery entrance to greet your child each day. Children should be supervised closely by parents until they enter Nursery.

Reception - Reception staff will be available at the gate of the Reception outdoor area to greet your child each day. Children should be supervised closely by parents until they enter Reception. Children are not permitted in the Reception outdoor area before or after school and should not play on any of the equipment in the outdoor area or the wooden play trails on the infant and junior playgrounds. Years 1 to 6 – Staff will be on infant and junior playgrounds to greet your child’s class. So that the start of learning is not delayed, the school requests that any messages for the start of the school day are emailed to the school office office@bentley- heath.solihull.sch.uk – messages will be then passed to the appropriate member of staff. (There is opportunity at the end of the school day to speak with the class teacher – if any matter is of a sensitive nature please email the school office with an outline of your issue and the relevant member of staff will contact you at the earliest opportunity.

At the end of the day children in Nursery, Reception, Years 1, 2, 3 and 4 are only released from school once a member of staff has established that the parent or carer is present to receive them.

For Year 5 and 6 parents will need to complete the ‘end of day release form’ to specify the arrangements for their child going home. These arrangements may include giving children permission to walk home independently. Children are taught to return to their teacher if their parent/carer does not arrive as agreed.

Parents/carers bear full responsibility for their child’s safety and behaviour after they have been dismissed by a member of staff, even whilst they are on the school grounds. Parents/carers of junior children are reminded that once a child has been released from the school, he/she should be encouraged to leave the premises immediately.

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SCHOOL MEALS

Infant Lunchtime: 11.55am - 12.45pm

Junior Lunchtime: 12.30pm - 1.20pm

Healthy hot school meals are cooked on the premises. We follow strict nutritional guidelines and meet the School Food Trust Standards. The school meal menu operates on a three-week rotation and changes twice a year -the menu will be sent to parents via ParentMail. Water is provided with school meals.

Special diets are catered for as far as possible (parents must discuss with us if their child needs a special diet for medical or religious reasons). Children can choose to bring a healthy packed lunch. As we have pupils with severe allergies we do insist that nut based products are not sent into school. It is not necessary to send in a specific drink to accompany your child’s packed lunch as water is freely available on all dining tables.

Fresh water is available in classes for children throughout the day. Children are encouraged to bring a fresh bottle of water into school to rehydrate regularly throughout the day and children will be given opportunity to re-fill their bottles during the day. Water bottles should be clearly labelled with the child’s name. Universal Infant Free School Meals – As part of this government scheme all pupils in Reception and Key Stage 1 are offered a free hot meal each day that is prepared in the onsite school kitchens. This entitlement is not income based.

Key Stage 2 paid lunches - Pupils in Key Stage 2 need to pay to receive a school meal. Payments are made through our school cashless payment system. The daily price of a school meal @ 1st September 2021 will be £2.34. Income Based Free School Meals - Details of entitlement to free school meals for pupils in all year groups (from Reception to Year 6) can be found at https://www.solihull.gov.uk/Schools-and-learning/Free-school-meals If your child is entitled to income based Free School Meals, in addition to a hot meal each day the school will receive additional Pupil Premium funding which is used by the school to support your child’s learning.

MID-MORNING BREAK Infant children are offered a free piece of fruit or vegetable at morning break. In the juniors department children are asked to bring in a healthy snack such as fruit or a healthy cereal bar on a Monday - Thursday. On a Friday junior children can bring in their own choice of snack. As we have pupils with severe allergies we do insist that nut based products are not sent into school.

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School Milk – all children under the age of 5 will be offered a carton of semi-skimmed milk free of charge each day. Once your child is 5, if you want your child to continue to have milk at morning break there is a charge for the milk. Milk is provided through Cool Milk details are available from the school office.

FOOD ALLERGIES It is very important that you let us know if your child has any food allergies and to let us know what action you require us to take.

THE SCHOOL WEBSITE The school website, www.bentley-heath.solihull.sch.uk features information about the school, school policies, events, children’s work and activities.

PARENTAL CONSULTATIONS We hold two individual Parental Consultations for parents and teachers each school year in the Autumn and Spring terms. The Autumn meeting is to discuss children’s individual work, progress and target setting. The Spring meeting is to discuss children’s progress. A full written report is sent out in July.

PARENTMAIL We use ParentMail to send letters, complete online forms and communications to parents. This platform is also used to receive all cashless payments to the school in respect of dinners, school trips and before and after school care.

SCHOOL COUNCIL Elected representatives from each class in Years 2 to 6 meet fortnightly to discuss a variety of issues. Many suggestions put forward at these meetings are carried forward into school life. Pupils share the responsibility for organising agendas and producing and circulating minutes.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES A range of after-school activities and clubs for boys and girls will be offered each term. The school will send details of these to you through ParentMail. The school aims to offer a range of clubs to suit all interests.

Several of these clubs are run by outside agencies, for which there is a charge and payment for these will be made directly to the external provider,

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SCHOOL UNIFORM A list of uniform is provided below; it is essential that all items of uniform are named as most items look the same. PE items should be kept in a named bag.

The school instils a sense of pride in the children wearing their uniform correctly as this demonstrates that they are ready to engage in learning, we ask that parents support the school in ensuring that children understand that shirts should be tucked in, top buttons to be kept done up and ties in place.

Hair Styling,Jewellery, Watches and Phones

 Shoulder length hair (boys or girls) must be tied back.  Hair bands and ‘bobbles’ should be school colours, eg. red, white, red/white check. Large claw style clips are not allowed.  Extreme hairstyles, colour, gel, wax or mousse are not permitted.

 Infant children may not wear jewellery or watches.  Junior children may not wear jewellery but may wear a watch that does not ‘beep’.  For health and safety reasons, earrings for pierced ears are not allowed and must be removed before coming to school. Please do not allow your child to have their ears pierced during term time. Summer holidays are an ideal time for this.

 Children are not permitted to bring mobile telephones or SMART watches to school, if circumstances are exceptional, please contact the Headteacher.

 Fitness Trackers are only permitted if they have no camera capability, if a child is distracted by their item staff can ask that a child remove it and all such items must be removed for PE. Footwear

 No ankle boots, boots, open-toed sandals or slingbacks are permitted

NURSERY UNIFORM

We feel it is important that our youngest children feel part of our school. Our Nursery uniform reflects this.

Boys and Girls

Plain red, grey or black coat White polo shirt **Bentley Heath sweatshirt – with school logo Black or grey tracksuit bottoms White or grey socks Black shoes (not trainers, we recommend a Velcro strap) Black or grey hat, scarf, mittens or gloves

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RECEPTION TO YEAR 6 UNIFORM

PE KIT AND GAMES KIT Black shorts ** Bentley Heath red PE Polo Shirt White or black plimsolls with non-marking soles for indoor PE Trainers for outdoor PE Black or dark grey tracksuit bottoms and top (for during cold weather outside)

Pump bag to hold all PE KIt

BOYS GIRLS Plain red, grey or black coat Plain red, grey or black coat White school shirt White blouse (not revere collar) **Bentley Heath striped school tie (elasticated **Bentley Heath striped school tie (elasticated for for Reception and KS1) Reception and KS1) **Bentley Heath red v-necked jumper – with **Bentley Heath red v-necked jumper or cardigan school logo – with school logo Grey shorts or trousers Grey skirt, pinafore dress or trousers Long grey socks White or grey knee socks Black shoes (not trainers, we recommend a Grey tights Velcro strap for FKS) Black shoes (not trainers, we recommend a Black or grey hat, scarf, mittens or gloves Velcro strap for FKS) Red hair accessories and head bands, if worn Black or grey hat, scarf, mittens or gloves BOYS SUMMER UNIFORM GIRLS SUMMER UNIFORM Easter to October Half-Term Easter to October Half-Term White polo shirt Red and white checked summer dress **Bentley Heath red V-neck or sweatshirt – or with school logo white polo shirt worn with a grey skirt Grey shorts or trousers **Bentley Heath red v-neck ed jumper or Long grey socks cardigan – with school logo Black shoes (not trainers, we recommend a Short white socks Velcro strap for FKS) Black shoes (not trainers, we recommend a Velcro strap for FKS)

Uniform Suppliers: **Items of uniform which contain the school badge can be purchased from Palmers, High Street, Knowle or Early Years, 407 Stratford Road, Solihull. All other items of uniform may be purchased from any retail/department store

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CHARGING POLICY

When organising school trips or visits that enrich the curriculum and educational experience of the children, the School invites parents to contribute to the cost of the activity. All contributions are voluntary. If we do not receive sufficient voluntary contributions, we may cancel an activity. If the activity goes ahead, it may include children whose parents have not paid any contribution. We do not treat these children differently from any others. The following is a list of some of the additional activities organised by the school, which require voluntary contributions from parents. This list is not exhaustive: Visits to educational sites beyond the school boundary, including residential trips. Visitors to the school related to educational activities Sporting activities outside the school day which require transport expenses Musical activities If parents are experiencing financial difficulty they are invited to speak in confidence to the School Office Manager. A full copy of the school’s Charging Policy is available upon request or can be accessed on the school website. RESIDENTIAL VISITS Where a school activity requires pupils to spend nights away from home the school is allowed to make a charge for board and lodging. Since April 2003 the eligibility criteria that entitles families to an exemption from paying for the cost of board and lodging on residential visits have been aligned with free school meals eligibility criteria. If you think you are eligible please contact the school office.

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NO-SMOKING/ VAPING POLICY Smoking or vaping is not permitted at anytime, anywhere in the school buildings or grounds.

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School has a thriving Parent Teacher Association, which raises substantial amounts each year for the school. They aim to hold events, which not only raise money but are also enjoyable in their own right. They run school discos and family events such as Christmas Fair, Summer Fair and Firework Display. Parents are able to get involved with the PTA in several different ways: by joining the committee which meets half termly to plan and organise the events. New members and fresh ideas are always welcome; by helping out at events such as the Fairs; by attending and supporting the PTA events. CHARITIES The School supports a number of charities throughout the year. The main fund raising event occurs at the end of the year when everyone in the school works together to raise money for a project which is led by Year 6. Each year a different charity is chosen for this project.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND RACE EQUALITY All children irrespective of cultural heritage, gender, ability or disability, have access to all areas of the curriculum. We teach children to recognise and respect people’s differences as well as their similarities; to accept and to treat everyone in a way that we too would like to be treated. We are proactive in making practical and reasonable adjustments in school in order to make the curriculum and school premises accessible to all. At Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School we aim to prepare children for an ethnically diverse society. We work hard to promote racial equality and harmony by preventing and challenging racism. Children, staff and visitors are treated with fairness, justice and equality. Individuals receive the same opportunities irrespective of differences in social and economic background, race, religion, gender, culture age and disability. CONCERNS AND COMPLAINTS We are pleased that you have chosen to send your child to our school. We work hard to provide the best education that we can for every child and we ask for your support. Should you have any concerns or worries please share them with us straight away. Please note that we are unable to discuss issues in front of children. A copy of our complaints procedure is available on request and can also found on the school website www.bentley-heath.solihull.sch.uk

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CURRICULUM Details of what is taught in each year group may be found on the school website at: https://www.bentley-heath.solihull.sch.uk/curriculum/

British Values Throughout the school our curriculum promotes tolerance of and respect for people of all faiths, cultures and lifestyles and we follow the Solihull Agreed Syllabus for R.E. We actively promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect.

Religious education & collective worship As a Christian school we value our daily act of Collective Worship when we meet together in the sight and presence of the Lord. In this time we think, reflect and pray.

We acknowledge the legal requirement stated in the 1988 Education Reform Act 6 (1) and 9 (3), which states the need for each child to attend a daily act of worship either as a whole school, class or group. Parents have the right to withdraw children from all or part of acts of worship and Religious Education and should discuss this with the Headteacher.

We have the following special services throughout the year:

Harvest Thanksgiving - led by Year 5 Nativity - led by Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 Christmas Service - led by Year 4 Easter Service - led by Year 3 Leavers’ Service - led by Year 6

Relationships & Sex Education Our aim is to deliver relationships and sex education that helps and supports young people through their physical, emotional and moral development. RSE is firmly embedded in the PSD curriculum, and will help children learn to respect themselves and others and move with confidence from childhood, through adolescence into adulthood.

The policy was developed through a shared process of consultation with children, staff, parents and trustees

Core values that are pertinent to RSE are love, respect, safety, knowledge, understanding, honesty, confidence and self-esteem. These values are shared, owned and understood by everyone; staff (teaching and non teaching), parents, trustees pupils and the wider school community.

Parents have the right to withdraw their children from aspects of RSE that fall outside of the statutory National Curriculum Science Orders. If they wish to do so it is expected that they contact the head teacher in order to discuss the matter further. A copy of our Relationships and Sex Education Policy can be found on the school website.

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SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES The school has access to a full range of support services including medical, psychological, health and family support. By working in partnership with such agencies and with a child’s parents we should be able to meet the needs of most children. Should you have any queries about Special Educational Needs please contact our SEND coordinator, Mrs Webster. The school’s Special Educational Needs & Disability Policy and offer for SEND is available on the school website.

HOMEWORK Separate copies of the Homework Policy are available for all parents and include guidelines on time spent on homework. We believe that homework should:

 Enhance the learning and be part of the planned curriculum  Enable parents and children to share and enjoy learning  Prepare children for the next phase of education

We encourage parents to take children to places of interest and to support them in developing hobbies and interests. It is also important to allow them time for recreation and play.

ASSESSMENT AND REPORTS

Teacher Assessment Teachers continually assess and record children’s progress against learning objectives and this is discussed at Parents’ Evening (or by individual appointment if concerns arise).

Tests/Assessing Pupil Progress The school’s Assessment Policy details tests and assessments conducted each year. We regularly measure ‘value added’ progress against children with a similar starting point or ability.

The Phonics Screening Test is administered at the end of Year One, a times tables test in Year 4 and Standard Assessment Tests (SATs) are administered at the end of Year Two and Year Six in English and Mathematics.

Reports Written reports are given to parents towards the end of the Summer Term.

SCHOOL POLICIES The school has policies for safeguarding pupils, equality of opportunity and complaints. Should you wish to see these policies please refer to the school website or contact the school office.

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PRIVACY NOTICE - HOW WE USE PUPIL INFORMATION The categories of pupil information that we collect, hold and share include:

Personal Data:

 Personal information such as name, unique pupil number, address, parent/carer emergency contact details. (In respect of emergency contact details, please ensure that the people that you have listed are aware that their information has been passed to the school).  Attendance information (such as sessions attended, number of absences and absence reasons)  Assessment information

Specific Category Data

 Characteristics (such as ethnicity, language, nationality, country of birth and free school meal eligibility)  Relevant medical information  Relevant special educational needs information  Relevant disability information  Behavioural information  Photographs (for use on internal management systems and internal displays; separate consent will be collected for any other use)

(We also receive the above types of personal information, where relevant, from the previous school and may also receive information from the Local Authority (LA) and the DfE).

For a more comprehensive list of the information held by schools, please see the Department for Education (DfE) Common Basic Data Set, here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/common-basic-data-set-cbds- database

If there is a requirement to share data with any other organisation e.g. in the case of residential trips, separate consent will be collected.

Why we collect and use this information We use the pupil data:  to support pupil learning  to monitor and report on pupil progress  to provide appropriate pastoral care  to assess the quality of our services  to comply with the law regarding data sharing

The lawful basis on which we use this information The lawful basis for processing personal data – the processing is necessary for the school to comply with its legal obligations in providing education and for the well- being of all children on the school roll under:

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 Education Act 1996, 2011  Keeping Children Safe in Education – September 2016  Health & Safety at Work Act 1974  The Childrens Act 2004  Equality Act 2010  Children and Families Act 2014  Academy Articles of Association

And where data is special category data; the condition for processing is necessary for the purposes of carrying out the obligations and exercising the specific rights of the controller or of the data subject in the field of employment and social security and social protection law.

Collecting pupil information

Whilst the majority of pupil information you provide to us is mandatory, some of it is provided to us on a voluntary basis. In order to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation, we will inform you whether you are required to provide certain pupil information to us or if you have a choice in this.

Storing pupil data Generally, the information we collect, use and store about pupils and their parents/carers is retained either until it is updated/superseded or until the pupil leaves. (If we are the pupil’s last known school we will retain the information until the pupil is at least 25 years old; this ties in with the Limitation Act 1980).

In some instances, it may be necessary to keep data for up to 6 years after the pupil leaves e.g. to assess the quality of the school or records that have a financial basis such as school meal payments.

Section 46 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 requires schools to follow a Code of Practice on managing their records. Instances where there is a justified reason for retaining data are detailed in the school’s Retention Policy.

Who we share pupil information with

We routinely share pupil information with:

 schools that the pupils attend after leaving us  our local authority (LA)  the Department for Education (DfE)  Central Schools and Attendance Welfare Service (CSAWS)

Where relevant this may include reporting safeguarding concerns to Social Services at the Local Authority or to request education support services.

Why we share pupil information Effective and relevant information sharing between parents, schools, LA’s and the DfE is necessary to ensuring that all children are safe and receiving suitable education.

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We do not share information about our pupils with anyone without consent unless the law and our policies allow us to do so.

We share pupils’ data with the Department for Education (DfE) on a statutory basis. This data sharing underpins school funding and educational attainment policy and monitoring.

We are required to share information about our pupils with the (DfE) under regulation 5 of The Education (Information About Individual Pupils) (England) Regulations 2013.

Data collection requirements:

To find out more about the data collection requirements placed on us by the Department for Education (for example; via the school census) go to https://www.gov.uk/education/data-collection-and-censuses-for-schools.

The National Pupil Database (NPD)

The NPD is owned and managed by the Department for Education and contains information about pupils in schools in England. It provides invaluable evidence on educational performance to inform independent research, as well as studies commissioned by the Department. It is held in electronic format for statistical purposes. This information is securely collected from a range of sources including schools, local authorities and awarding bodies.

We are required by law, to provide information about our pupils to the DfE as part of statutory data collections such as the school census and early years’ census. Some of this information is then stored in the NPD. The law that allows this is the Education (Information About Individual Pupils) (England) Regulations 2013.

To find out more about the NPD, go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-pupil-database-user-guide- and-supporting-information.

The department may share information about our pupils from the NPD with third parties who promote the education or well-being of children in England by:

 conducting research or analysis  producing statistics  providing information, advice or guidance

The Department has robust processes in place to ensure the confidentiality of our data is maintained and there are stringent controls in place regarding access and use of the data. Decisions on whether DfE releases data to third parties are subject to a strict approval process and based on a detailed assessment of:

 who is requesting the data  the purpose for which it is required  the level and sensitivity of data requested: and  the arrangements in place to store and handle the data

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To be granted access to pupil information, organisations must comply with strict terms and conditions covering the confidentiality and handling of the data, security arrangements and retention and use of the data.

For more information about the department’s data sharing process, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/data-protection-how-we-collect-and-share-research-data

For information about which organisations the department has provided pupil information, (and for which project), please visit the following website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-pupil-database-requests- received

To contact DfE: https://www.gov.uk/contact-dfe

Requesting access to your personal data Under data protection legislation, parents and pupils have the right to request access to information about them that we hold. To make a request for your personal information, or be given access to your child’s educational record, contact the school’s Data Protection Officer Mrs E Evans [email protected] Tel: 01564 772132

You also have the right to:

 object to processing of personal data that is likely to cause, or is causing, damage or distress  prevent processing for the purpose of direct marketing  object to decisions being taken by automated means  in certain circumstances, have inaccurate personal data rectified, blocked, erased or destroyed; and  claim compensation for damages caused by a breach of the Data Protection regulations

If you have a concern about the way we are collecting or using your personal data, we request that you raise your concern with us in the first instance. Alternatively, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office at https://ico.org.uk/concerns/

CONTACT If you would like to discuss anything in this privacy notice, please contact:

Data Protection Officer Mrs E Evans [email protected] Tel: 01564 772132

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