School Brochure 2018 – 2019
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SCHOOL BROCHURE 2018 – 2019 Green Lane Barnard Castle Co. Durham DL12 8LG Tel: 01833 690298 Fax: 01833 690316 Email: [email protected] Website: www.greenlane.durham.sch.uk Headteacher: Mr R Goffee Welcome to Our School I would like to thank you for showing interest in our wonderful school! My name is Mr Goffee and I am fortunate enough to be the Headteacher here. Green Lane is a rural school in the heart of Teesdale and at the centre of our local community. We offer a fantastic education based around achievement and success in a nurturing, holistic environment. At Green Lane we see the ultimate purpose of education as the promotion of “life in all its fullness.” Here education is about more than just academic achievement; it is about developing young people who can flourish in all areas of their lives developing the intellectual, spiritual, moral and physical attributes, becoming proud and respectful members of our community. The Christian ethos and values are central to the experiences our children have each day at ‘Team GL.’ At Green Lane Church of England Primary School we listen to one another and recognise each other’s worth (even when we occasionally disagree!). ‘British Values’ teach that tolerance is essential in our society, reflecting the Archbishop of Canterbury’s encouragement to be honest, loving and faithful. I hope you will enjoy your time in our school, learning from us and with us and I would welcome the opportunity to show you round and answer any questions you may have. Mr Goffee Headteacher 1 Green Lane CE Primary School is situated in the south west Durham market town of Barnard Castle at the top of Green Lane, just off Victoria Road. It is surrounded by extensive playing fields and gardens with panoramic views of Teesdale. The school premises were built in 1956 as a secondary school. In 1977 secondary provision in Barnard Castle was amalgamated and relocated to its current site at Teesdale School. Barnard Castle Junior and Infant Schools then moved into the vacant Green Lane building. In 1980 the two schools were combined to form Barnard Castle C.E. Primary School, now known as Green Lane CE Primary School. The school was refurbished five years ago and full disabled access is now possible. The school caters for 4-11 year olds with 231 children currently on roll. As well as the primary school the site at Green Lane also now houses Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre and High Force SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training), both of which have been judged by Ofsted to offer outstanding provision. The school is very proud of its close links with the Nursery and High Force and takes an active role in supporting both. Pupils from Green Lane come from a large catchment area and the majority will transfer to Teesdale School, although a few move on to Staindrop Academy or Barnard Castle School. Green Lane is a Voluntary Controlled Church of England school, and has strong links with St. Mary’s Parish Church in the centre of the town. The children are encouraged in a wide variety of ways to develop Christian values and staff work hard to ensure that the Christian ethos pervades throughout the school. Our core values: Caring - We look after each other, our school and our town Respectful - We show each other good manners Forgiving – we show compassion to one another Honest – We tell the truth Nurturing – We build each other up to achieve our full potential Inspiring – We look up to each other with love and kindness Inclusive – We value everyone “The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark” Michelangelo At Green Lane we set high expectations for ALL pupils 2 What does Ofsted think of our school? All children, including boys and the most able, make a good start in the Reception class. Parents explain that children settle quickly and that staff plan activities effectively to meet their different needs. Children in the early years say they enjoy school, especially reading books and listening to stories. Staff ensure that children make good progress. They provide an exciting range of activities to engage children with learning both inside and outdoors. Nine out of 10 pupils who were eligible for pupil premium funding made good progress in reading, writing and mathematics last year. Ofsted November 2017 MISSION STATEMENT: “QUALITY AND EQUALITY with all pupils having equality of opportunity and experience of the highest quality in a caring environment.” At Green Lane Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School our prime aim is to ensure the optimum development of each pupil as an individual person who is given the challenge and opportunity to develop their full potential in a happy, stimulating and secure environment, reflecting the school’s strong Christian ethos. Our expectation is that on transfer to secondary education their will be able to readily access all aspects of the curriculum at Key Stage 3 with enthusiasm and confidence and be able to grow as an individual with high self-esteem, a respect for others and a willingness to play a positive role in society. 3 1. ORGANISATION School Staff Leadership Team Mr Rob Goffee Headteacher Mrs Nicola Linsley Assistant Headteacher Mrs Beverley Chapman Assistant Headteacher (job share) & Mrs Alison Hartley Mrs Anthea Enzor School Business Manager Teaching Staff Miss Emma Bryden Mrs Rachel McDonald Miss Abbie Cone Mrs Fiona Windle Miss Helen Court Miss Helen Walker Mrs Susan Scarre Mr Alec Lees Support Staff Administrative Assistant Mrs Barbara Wilson Learning Support Assistants Mrs Jo Close Mrs Andrea Wardle Mrs Jo Foster Mrs Janette Watson Ms Melissa Mullery Mrs Judith Wilkinson Midday Supervisors Mrs Fiona Fox Miss Holly Alderson Mrs Davina Buchanan Mrs Susan Richardson Mrs Cynthia Lacey Mrs Debra Baker Caretaker To be appointed Facilities Team Mrs Teresa Hughes Mrs Susan Richardson Ms Suzanne Oliver Mrs Rachel Walker Mr Tim Hoyle Kitchen Mrs Lillian Carlington (Cook) Mrs Emma Mairs Ms Audrey Guy 4 School Governors Principal Officiating Minister (1) Rev Alec Harding (Chair) Foundation Governors (2) Mrs Jenny Currie Mrs Frances Stenlake Mrs Maria Waddington Co-opted Governors (4) Mrs Alison Hartley Mr Robin Lees Vacancy x 2 Local Authority (1) Mrs Pam Petty Parents (5) Miss Lisa Johnson (Vice Chair) Mr Iain Brown Mr John Moore Mrs Rebecca Kesterton Staff (1) Mrs Anthea Enzor Headteacher (1) Mr Rob Goffee 5 Admissions Children can be admitted to the school in the September after they reach the age of four years, but the Nursery takes children from as young as 6 months! The admission limit at Green Lane is 38 pupils. Parents and children are always invited to visit the school before the actual starting date. At that time special information sheets (in addition to the school brochure) are distributed. It is also an ideal opportunity for meaningful discussion between parents and teachers who both want the transition from home-life to school to be as natural and happy as possible for the children. Our staff visit the children in their pre-school setting and the children are invited to visit the school during the summer term before official admission in September. Children transferring from other schools are also welcome to visit before their admission to help with the transition. Primary Admissions Criteria If more children want a place than there are places available, we will offer places according to the following criteria, strictly in order of priority: Children who are ‘looked after’ or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residence/child arrangement, or special guardianship order*. A looked after child is a child who is, at the time of making an application to a school, (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).Medical Reasons - Pupils with very exceptional medical factors related to school placement. Applications under this criterion should be supported by written evidence from a doctor. Medical Reasons – Children with very exceptional medical factors directly related to school placement Sibling Links - Children who have a sibling already attending the school who is expected to be on roll at the school at the time of admission. Distance - Pupils who live nearest the school measured by the shortest walking route. This will be based on the parents’ address. Where the last place to be allocated would mean that a multiple birth sibling group i.e. twins, triplets or other multiple birth sibling groups, would be split, the sibling group will be given priority over other children. Otherwise, if only one final place can be offered and two applicants live equidistant from the school, the Local Authority’s system of random application will apply. Please note that in the event of over-subscription within criteria (i) or (ii), places will be granted to those pupils living nearest to the school (measured by the shortest walking route). All admissions, including in-year transfers, are dealt with by the Children and Young People’s Service at County Hall. The best way to apply is online www.durham.gov.uk/schooladmissions. If you do not wish to apply on line you will need to complete an application from, which is available from School Admissions & Transport Team, Children and Adult Services, Durham County Council, County Hall, Durham, DH1 5UJ. 03000 265896. 6 Class Organisation Our school covers the three primary stages – Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) and Key Stage 2 (Years 3, 4, 5 and 6).