OUGHTIBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL Naylor Road Oughtibridge SHEFFIELD S35 0HG 0114 286 3167
Email:- [email protected]
Website:- www.oughtibridgeschool.co.uk
Age Range 4+ to 11+
SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2020- 2021
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“Quite simply Outstanding!” Parent Pupils read widely, write creatively and make increasingly effective use of information and communication technology (ICT) for many purposes in different subjects.
Pupil behaviour is exemplary. They respond very positively to the many varied, imaginative and deeply engaging opportunities to learn about the world around them and to take responsibilities
The tenacious drive and hard work of all leaders, managers, governors and staff mean the school has an excellent capacity to continue to develop.
The quality of teaching is outstanding. Teachers make highly successful use of their knowledge of pupils’ progress to set challenging work which is precisely matched to individual needs and ensures that pupils of all abilities fulfil their potential.
EXTRACTED FROM OFSTED INSPECTION REPORT February 2013
“What a fantastic school with so many exciting opportunities for all the children” Parent CONTENTS
The School
List of School Governors Page 1 List of School Staff Page 2 - 3 Plan of Oughtibridge School Page 4 Oughtibridge School - Ethos Page 5
Your Child
Admissions, Enrolment and Child Protection Page 6 Attendance and Punctuality Page 8 Absence and Exceptional Leave During Term Time Page 9 Smoking Page 10 Medicines Page 10 Medical Examinations Page 11 Travelling to School - Road and Car Safety Page 12 Pupil Access Page 13 School Gates Page 13 Dogs on School Premises Page 13 School Organisation, School Sessions and Supervision Page 14 School Meals Page 15 Healthy Snacks and Drinks Page 16 Mobile Phones and Electronic Items Page 16 Jewellery Page 16 Dress Code Page 17 Sport and Physical Education Page 18 Residential Visits Page 18 Out of School Activities Page 18
The Curriculum
The Curriculum Page 19 - 21 Homework Page 22 Religious Education and Collective Worship Page 23 Sex and Relationship Education Page 23 Special Educational Needs Page 23 Child Protection Page 24
Additional Information
Code of Behaviour Page 25 - 26 Bradfield Family of Schools Page 27 Working with Parents and the Community Page 28 Complaints Procedure Page 28 Charging and Remissions Policy Page 29 - 1 -
Oughtibridge Primary School Governing Body September 2020 - 21
Chair (1 year term) Co-opted Mr David Cates September 2021 Mr Jim Dugmore Headteacher Ex. Officio Mrs Gemma Shelton – Associate Governor Deputy Headteacher September 2024 Mrs Alice Humphries – Staff rep Class Teacher September 2024 Mr Aaron King Co-opted July 2022 Mrs Betty Bedford Parent November 2023 Mrs Liz Henwood Parent October 2022 Mrs Laura Godden Parent August 2024 Mr Callum Cotham Parent August 2024
All governors can be contacted via the school:
Oughtibridge Primary School Naylor Road, Oughtibridge, Sheffield. S35 0HG Tel: 0114 286 3167 - 2 - Headteacher – Mr Jim Dugmore Deputy Headteacher – Mrs Gemma Shelton Assistant Headteacher/SENDCo – MissTania Bryan Assistant Headteacher/SENDCo – Mrs Sarah Doxford (maternity leave) Assistant Headteacher – Miss Laura Brown Teaching Staff
Foundation Stage Foundation Stage Y1 Mrs Luisa Higgins Miss Leah Tomison Miss Steph Bennett Mrs Clare Lindley Y1 Y2 Y2 Mrs Sue Allen Mrs Alice Humphrey Miss Laura Brown Mrs Polly Hackworthy Y3 Y3 Y4 Mr Adam Butler Mrs Adele Fearn Miss Nicki Holt
Y4 Y5 Y5 Mrs Sarah Brewster Miss Megan Walker Miss Annabel Limb Mrs Maria Butler-Shields Y6 Y6 Miss Sophie Liasides Mr Martin Delaney
PPA (staff who cover Teacher’s PPA time)
Mrs Karen Fletcher, Miss Tania Bryan, Ms Carolyn Wade
Support staff (Teaching Assistants) Foundation Stage Mrs Sue Davidson, Mrs Dawn Robinson, Mrs Carys Warwick Y1 Y2 Mrs Helen Reid Miss Helen Moffett Miss Emma McLean Mrs Tanya Lawton Mrs Lynsey Frost Mrs Rachel Sleney Y3 Y4 Mrs Carly Womack Mrs Kate Ashe Mrs Helen Percival Mrs Gill Stevenson Y5 Y6 Mrs Tania Moorhouse Mrs Rachel Crapper Mrs Justine Cooper Mrs Nicola Ward Mr Christian Dobson
Larks and Foxes Out of School Care
Mrs Rachel Sleney, Mrs Lynn Nicholson, Mrs Gill Wright, Miss Heather Glover
Support staff (Office and Buildings) School Business Admin Assistant Senior Admin Assistant Manager Mrs Jeanette Mrs Kirsty Bibby Mrs Catherine Askham Whitehead Admin Assistant Admin Assistant Buildings Officer Mrs Donna Wilson Mrs Liz Wood Mr Neil Sampson Assistant Caretaker Mr Richard Binns - 3 -
Support Staff (Lunchtime Supervisors)
Miss Zoe Askham Mrs Claire Hudson Mrs Sarah Barker Mrs Sarah Foster Ms Sue Ward Mrs Anna Martin Mrs Jane Sammans Miss Lindsey Dodd Miss Gemma Campbell
Support Staff (Cleaners)
Ms Sue Ward Mrs Clare Hudson Mrs Julie Glover
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School Organisation
Oughtibridge Primary School is one of only 3 designated ‘rural’ schools in Sheffield. There are two ’main’ buildings, the Coumes (Infant) and the Don (Junior) and a modular unit.
We are a ‘through’ Primary School teaching children 4+ to 11+. There are 14 classes - 6 in the infants and 8 in the juniors.
Each class in school is known by the class teacher initials. The classes are organised into four phases:
• Foundation Stage 2 (4-5 years) - two FS2 classes
• Key Stage 1 (5-7 years) - two Y1 classes and two Y2 classes
• Lower Key Stage 2 (7-9) - two Y3 classes and two Y4 classes
• Upper Key Stage 2 (9-11) - two Y5 classes and two Y6 classes
Due to the expansion of the school to cope with the growing number of pupils in catchment the Indicated Admission Number (IAN) varies across the school. The Indicated Admission Number (IAN) is 60 in all year groups. - 5 - Aims and Principles Aspiration We have high expectations of all members of the school community, staff, pupils, parents and governors. Together we aim to support, nurture and challenge children to achieve the very best they can in all aspects of school life. We aim ‘high’, fostering a positive attitude towards learning and teaching the children skills for life. We expect children to persevere, take risks, work outside their comfort zone and to be resourceful, resilient, thoughtful and co-operative.
Inspiration We seek to inspire learning through a curriculum which is seated in first hand learning experiences and delivered through high quality teaching. We are extremely proud of our curriculum which encompasses enterprise, modern foreign languages, creative arts, environmental issues and investigating beyond the classroom. Children are challenged to lead their learning which is relevant and in context to the times in which they live in order to prepare them for their future. Through the range of inspirational visitors that come into school the children discover whole new worlds. We are able to take advantage of the stunning hills, valleys and moorlands that surround school and the children use these as a stimulus for learning.
Motivation The children are motivated to learn through the positive experiences they encounter every day. These are practical and relevant to their life experiences as well as to academic ob- jectives. There are many special themed days and weeks, celebrations, competitions and rewards. Children are proud to become members of the School Council, be Playground Friends and Listening Buddies. They are exceptionally proud of themselves if they win a much coveted ‘Gold Star’. The children in KS2 cannot wait to sign up for the four residential experiences on offer. All the children in school look forward to educational visits that enhance learning.
Success Most of all, individual and group successes are celebrated - in lessons and also through formal events and assemblies. Fostering pride in our children’s achievements, whether big or small, is essential in building self esteem and resilience. All members of the school community actively support the achievements of each other. Due to the enthusiasm, commitment and engagement of all the children and staff at Oughtibridge Primary School we have earned many awards including the Gold Arts Mark, Green Flag for Eco Schools and the International Dimensions Certificate. Through the extensive range of extra curricular provision many children receive certificates. - 6 - Admissions
All Foundation Stage admissions are dealt with by the LA - Primary Admissions Dept. (2735766). The LA will contact parents directly during the year before the child is due to start school and send out an application pack.
The Local Authority will then notify parents in April if a place has been offered at Oughtibridge Primary School. All children who are offered a place will be invited to an induction meeting with their parents.
If space permits, school can also admit pupils who transfer schools mid-term. All mid-term transfers are administered by the Local Authority - Primary Admissions Dept. (2735766).
Foundation Stage Classrooms - 7 -
Attendance and Punctuality
• Oughtibridge Primary School is committed to maximising the achievement of all pupils. Good attendance and punctuality are vital if children are to attain their full potential as learners.
• As children start school their patterns and routines of school attendance quickly become habits. Poor routines are hard to disestablish further up the school system. A prevention and early intervention programme that helps to establish good habits can underpin the whole of a child’s school career - and potentially their life opportunities.
• There is a clear link between good attendance and educational achievement. Good attendance is also an important consideration when applying for any position later in life.
We believe that good attendance and punctuality is helped by:
• Parental support and co-operation • A good example set by staff • Praise and encouragement
We also believe that good attendance and punctuality help promote
• Good behaviour • Self-esteem • Better learning
We hope that children will feel welcomed into school at any time. It is much better for a child to come to school late than to stay away for fear of being in trouble. However, we do want to encourage a strong expectation that children should be punctual. If a child is late, it is:
• Unsettling for the child, who misses vital teaching • Distracting for other children • Time-consuming for the teacher and office staff
The statutory regulations covering attendance, name parents as those responsible for ensuring that children attend school regularly, on time and in a condition to learn. Pupils who do not attend regularly are missing out on an important part of their academic and social development. Strict criteria apply to the issuing of these Penalty Notices - full details can be found in the school’s Attendance Policy.
Attendance 2019-2020
Attendance 97.1% Target 96.9% Authorised absence 2.5% Unauthorised absence 0.4% - 8 -
Absences Parents are asked to inform the school, prior to the start of school on the first day of absence, giving the reason their child is unable to attend school. This enables us to keep an accurate and legal record of attendance.
The school must be informed of any infectious disease. The absolute minimum period of absence for common diseases is: -
Sickness & diarrhoea Please keep child at home for 48 hours from last bout of illness
Measles 4 days after appearance of rash
Rubella 7 days after appearance of rash
Chicken Pox Until scabs are dry usually 5-7 days
Mumps 5 days after the onset of the swelling
Whooping Cough Until 5 days of appropriate antibiotic treatment or for 21 days from the onset of illness if no antibiotic treatment
Conjunctivitis Pink eye, no exclusion, sticky eye, until infection has cleared
Head Lice Children should be treated with appropriate lotion and the school notified
Thread Worm Children and family must be treated and school notified
Impetigo Until lesions are crusted and healed or 48 hours after commencing antibiotics
A child who is unfit cannot cope with a day at school, please consider carefully whether your child has fully recovered from an illness. For other conditions please contact school for advice.
Where possible, all mediacl appointments should be arranged out of the school day. If your child has to attend an appointment during the school day a copy of the appointment letter/card would need to be shown to the office as evidence along with a completed medical appointment absence form. These can be obtained from the school office or on the website. - 9 -
Exceptional Leave During Term Time The Government introduced legislation regarding children’s attendance. It is very important that every child attends school for as many days of the school year as possible. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that their child does not take unnecessary time off. Any absence in term time destroys the continuity of your child’s education and may reduce their chance of success.
Parents are expected to take their holidays when the school is closed as holidays will not be authorised during term time.
If there is a reason you need to take your child out of school you must fill in a ‘Request for Exceptional Term Time Leave’ application form. This is obtainable from the school office or the website. Your application form must be submitted at least 20 days before the proposed start date of the leave.
The Headteacher will decide if this is an ‘exceptional circumstance’ If children are taken out of school without the authorisation of the Headteacher the absence may result in a fixed penalty notice or potential loss of your child’s school place.
“What a bunch of talented young people! Really enjoyed the performance!” Parent - 10 - Smoking
Smoking, including e-cigarettes is not allowed on the school premises - buildings, playgrounds or fields.
Medicines
Arrangements for the Administration of Medication to Pupils in Schools
Children should not bring medicines to school. If a child needs medication during the day, parents are asked to either keep him/her at home until the course has been completed; time the doses to fit in with the school day; or come into school and administer the medication themselves (e.g. lunch-times). Members of staff are not allowed to accept responsibility for administering medicines other than in extreme circumstances and by prior arrangement. Children who require treatment for asthma are allowed medication in school for self-administration. If this applies to your child, please ask for further details.
Where children in receipt of prescribed medication are involved in a residential visit or a day visit that extends beyond the normal school day, it is the responsibility of the parent/carer to ensure that the member of school staff responsible for organising the visit is fully aware of the pupil’s needs. Procedures will be agreed on an individual basis
Where it has been agreed, in exceptional circumstances, that the school will administer prescribed medication, the parent / carer must provide in writing before treatment may commence the following information:
• Child’s name and date of birth
• Name of prescribed medication
• Dosage, method of administration and time / frequency of administration.
• Any possible side effects
• Any relevant medical history (e.g. allergies)
• The expiry date of the medication and course of treatment
• Written confirmation that the parent agrees to the school administering the relevant medication.
The school will endeavour to administer the medication at the suggested times but accpets no responsibility should this be delayed due to other duties being undertaken by staff.
A standard form is available from either school office. - 11 -
Medical Examinations
Routine screening of your child’s height, weight, vision and hearing is offered to all children within the first year of school. Where any problems are identified, appropriate follow-up is made and parents are informed. Height and weight is also offered to children in Y6 as part of the National Child Measurement Programme.
No vaccinations are routinely carried out in Primary schools although an option for all primary school children to receive a nasal flu vaccinations is available in the Autumn term. Online consent is required before this vaccination can be administered though IntraHealth.
“I really enjoyed the trip to the cavern” (Year 4) - 12 -
Travelling to school - road safety
Parents are responsible for the conduct and safety of their children’s route to school and therefore should reinforce road safety instruction and insist their child uses recommended entrances to school.
Car safety
Parents bringing pupils to school by private car must park away from the entrance and double yellow lines.
Please consider using alternative stopping points on Haggstones Road, Footgate Close, Alford Avenue and Church Street, and bring children to school on foot via the footpaths. We also operate a ’Park and Stride’ scheme whereby parking is available for parents before and after school at the Cock Inn public house on Bridge Hill (opposite the Post Office).
In the interest of the safety of your child and other pedestrians
Due to the narrowness of the road we strongly advise that parents ob- serve the voluntary one-way system on Naylor Road between 8.30 a.m. and 9.00 a.m. and again between 3.00 p.m. and 3.40 p.m.
Enter by Haggstones Road and leave by Church Street.
Please refrain from stopping on the double yellow lines around the school entrance - they are not temporary parking areas. Absence of vehicular activity in the gateway is of the utmost importance to the safety of our children.
The car parks are for the use of staff and visitors along with parents who use the Larks and Foxes Out of School Club. No other vehicles should enter the car parks. The main school gates are closed between 8.30am and 9am and then again at 3.00pm to 3.30pm to ensure the safety of children and parents arriving and leaving the school. - 13 -
Pupil access
Whenever possible please walk with your child to school.
All drivers must drive and park their vehicles in such a way as to cause no danger to any child leaving Oughtibridge Primary School.
Pupils must not walk on the school drives, which are reserved for vehicular traffic, they should use the footpaths.
Pupils are not allowed to take ‘short cuts’ across the car park. Parents are asked to support the staff, by using ‘pupil routes’ to gain access to the buildings, particularly when accompanied by children.
Please be punctual when you are collecting your child from school. Children are easily distressed if the expected adults are late. If you are unavoidably delayed, inform the school, so that your child may be cared for and reassured. You must emphasise to your child to return to the class teacher if for any reason you are not at the arranged meeting place.
Children are told to return to their classroom if the person meeting them is late. Do not collect anyone else’s child unless by prior arrangement.
School gates
The main entrance vehicle gates are locked at the following times; 8.30-9.00am and 3.00-3.30pm to ensure the children’s safety whilst they come to and from school.
The perimeter gates are locked from 9.15am to 3.00pm when the school is in session.
Dogs on school premises
Dogs are not allowed on school premises and should not be exercised on the school playing fields at any time. Fouling of these playing fields represents a serious health hazard to our children.
Bikes and scooters on school premises
We encourage children to walk, cycle or scooter to school and provide facilities to store bikes and scooters within the school grounds. Children are requested to dismount at the school gates and push their bike/scooter to the storage area and not ride through the playgrounds or on the school paths.
“The SOS WOW Days are a great way of enhancing the already fabulous lessons” - 14 -
School session and supervision
The school teaching sessions and terms are: - 8.55 a.m. to 12.00 noon (KS1) 8.50 a.m. to 12.00 noon (KS2) 1.10 p.m. to 3.20 p.m. (KS1) 1.00 p.m. to 3.20 p.m. (KS2)
Holiday Periods 2020-21 - All dates are inclusive Autumn Half Term Monday 26th October to Friday 30th October 2020 Christmas Monday 21st December 2020 to Friday 1st January 2021 Spring Term starts Monday 4th January 2021 Spring Half Term Monday 15th February to Friday 19th February 2021 Easter Friday 2nd April to Friday 16th April 2021 (includes bank holiday days) Summer Term starts Monday 19th April 2021 May Day Monday 3rd May 2021 Spring Bank Holiday Monday 31st May to Friday 4th June 2021 Summer School closes at the end of the day on Wednesday 21st July 2021
Curriculum Days
Tuesday 1st September 2020 Wednesday 2nd September 2020 Friday 23rd October 2020 Friday 28th May 2021 Wednesday 21st July 2021
The staff of the school has a supervisory responsibility for all the pupils which extends for ten minutes before and after the school day, i.e. 8.45am to 3.30pm for Infants, and 8.40am to 3.30pm for Juniors. Pupils who remain on the premises for school meals or sandwiches are also under the responsible supervision of the duty staff - both teaching and non-teaching. Any teacher organising an ‘out of school’ activity, e.g. team games, choir, etc. also accepts responsibility for the welfare of the pupils in the group whilst meeting on or off the premises.
Pupils should not come on to the school premises unsupervised very early in the morning, and parents are advised that the staff are not responsible for their safety or welfare before 8.40am unless they are attending Larks and Foxes.
Parents who need to collect children during school hours are asked to report o the school office. - 15 -
School meals
Infant Children FS2 and KS1 children are entitled to a free school meal under the Government Universal Free School Meals initiative.
KS2 School meal money is collected on Mondays. The money should be the correct amount and sent in an envelope for each child, clearly marked with the following details - name, class, amount and day/days of meals required. If a child is absent on Monday, or if unforeseen circumstances arise midweek, and you wish your child to stay for a dinner, money can be sent in midweek, following the above procedure.
School meals are currently £2 per day and must be paid by SIMs Pay (our online payment system). These can be paid for weekly, fornightly, monthly or termly but must be pid for in advance of any meal being provided.
Meal registers are closed at 9.30 a.m. each day, and parents should let us know before that time if a meal is required for a child who will be late, e.g. medical appointments. If there is any doubt as to whether a child will be coming to school after a medical or dental appointment, it may be advisable to provide a packed lunch for that day.
Children are encouraged to eat a little of everything provided for a school meal. Please let us know if for medical reasons your child us unable to eat any particular kind of food and we can assist with the process to arrange a special dietry meal through the School Food Service. Each day a meat, vegatarian, jacket potato and sandwich optin are available to all children.
Provision is also made for pupils to eat sandwiches brought from home. These lunches should not contain sweets or chocolate bars and reflect the school’s commitment to Healthy Eating. Drinking water is provided at meal times and throughout the day. If you are providing a drink for lunchtime, it must not be sugary or fizzy, in a plastic container and not glass please.
Children whose parents are in receipt of Income Support, Income Based Job Seekers Allowance or Child Tax Credit (without working tax credit) with an annual income less than £16,190 are entitled to receive free school meals and milk. Forms to apply for this may be obtained from the school office or from your local benefit office. Children whose parents are in receipt of Working Tax Credit are not entitled to free school meals and milk. Children in receipt of free school meals are not identified as such within school.
School milk (semi skimmed only) is available to all children. The Local Authority sets the cost of this milk each term. Milk has to be ordered and paid for by the deadline at the end of the previous term and that we are not able to process orders received after the deadline.
Foundation Stage children are entitled to free milk until their fifth birthday. The order form will reflect any charge required for the remainder of the term in which their birthday occurs.
Children in receipt of income based free school meals are also entitled to free school milk. There is a section on the order form to order free school milk. - 16 -
Healthy snacks and drinks
We are part of the National Health Service Healthy School initiative, which provides a free piece of fruit or vegetable for the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 children every day.
All our children are encouraged to bring a piece of fruit or vegetable to eat during their morning break and asked to bring a bottle of water to keep them hydrated and able to concentrate for longer periods. Children are able to refill their bottles at the water dispensers in each building. All snack containers and bottles need to be clearly marked with the child’s name and class and should be non-glass.
No other snacks or drinks are permitted at break time.
Mobile phones and electronic items
Mobile phones are not permitted in school. There is a provision for Y5 and Y6 children to leave their mobile phones in the office during the school day. A form must be signed by parents for all children who bring a mobile phone to school.
Electronic items such as MP3 players, iPod and hand held games are not permitted in school at any time, or watches / activity bands with messaging enabled.
Jewellery
Watches and small stud earrings are acceptable in school, but no jewellery can be worn for PE or swimming lessons. Only one earring is to be worn in each ear. It is the responsibility of the child to remove and safely store their jewellery.
In the case of the younger children we do realise that it could be difficult for them to cope with any jewellery and request therefore that they do not wear any on PE days.
If you are thinking of having your child’s ears pierced during their time at Oughtibridge Primary School, we suggest that the start of the summer holiday would be a good time as there is sufficient time for the piercings to heal before your child returns to school in September and will need to leave out or remove their earrings for PE. - 17 -
SCHOOL UNIFORM GUIDANCE
General Uniform – please ensure all items are labelled with your child’s name
• Sweatshirts should be navy blue. • Trousers should be full length, in navy blue, plain black or dark grey. • Polo shirts should be white. • Skirts/pinafores should be navy blue, plain black or dark grey of a suitable length. • Gingham dresses should be blue and only worn in the summer months • Footwear should be black shoes or totally black trainers.
Make up or painted nails are not permitted in school.
A word about shoes Please ensure that your children wear sensible shoes to school. Children are very active during the day both inside the school and in the playground. Their shoes need to be comfortable and safe. “Strappy” sandals are likely to cause trips and falls and boots are not allowed however Clarks sandal style girl’s shoes are acceptable if socks are worn underneath. In extreme weather children will be allowed to wear boots/wellingtons for their journey into school and then change into school shoes.
Jewellery and Hair accessories For safety reasons children should not wear jewellery. The only exceptions are stud earrings and essential religious items. See below for advice on jewellery during PE. Please do not send your child to school with fancy headbands and clips - they are not part of school uniform. Please save these for weekends, weddings and parties!
PE Kit Please supply your child with a draw string bag (not plastic) which should be be left at school during term time. The PE kit can be comprised of the following items:
• T-shirts should be plain white with no logos. • Shorts should be plain navy blue or black. • Footwear should be trainers or plimsolls and must be a different pair to the footwear worn for the rest of the school day. • A track suit or old sweatshirt can be used in colder weather.
Please note that children cannot take part in PE without the proper kit and cannot use clothes worn for the rest of the day.
Jewellery, including earrings, should not be worn during PE lessons. If you wish to have your child’s ears pierced, please do this during holiday time. If this is unavoidable, newly pierced ears may be taped up by the child before a lesson and parents/carers will need to complete a form and legal disclaimer. Please ask at the office for more information. - 18 -
Sport and physical education
It is the policy of the school that all children will be encouraged to: -
• be physically active and find enjoyment in physical activity • find a lasting sense of purpose, achievement and fulfilment in physical activity • develop physical skills, habits and interest that will promote a healthy life style and good posture • develop positive attitudes to exercise including perseverance, fair play and sporting behaviour, and the ability to cope with success and failure • learn how physical exercise affects the body • understand the need for safe practice in physical activities and know how to achieve this • to work as a team
In addition to a full programme of curriculum PE, the school takes full advantage of the coaching schemes offered by several major sports. The schemes bring local professional coaches into school to work with groups of children. Children are encouraged to join after school clubs to develop skills that have been initiated in school.
Residential visits
The children in KS2 are given the opportunity to participate in a residential visit every year. Presently we offer:-
• Y3 Kingswood Centre (1 day and 1 night) • Y4 Castleton (2 days and 1 night) • Y5 Netherside Hall (3 days and 2 nights) • Y6 PGL Caythorpe Court (5 days and 4 nights)
Out of school activities
We have our own Larks and Foxes Out of School Care facility for both breakfast from 7:30am and after school until 6.00pm. Based on the school premises and run by school staff the facility provides a fun, safe environment for the children to be cared for. Activities include arts and crafts, games and outdoor fun with the children’s enjoyment at the fore front of all that is planned. Breakfast, snacks and tea are provided. There are also a number of after school activities provided by our own staff as well as external providers which include Rugby, Origami, Choir and Football. - 19 -
The curriculum
At Oughtibridge Primary School we aim to provide a curriculum to develop inquisitive, independent thinkers with a love of learning. We understand that the curriculum, both within taught lessons and beyond them, should create an environment where questioning, academic risk-taking, divergent thinking and the freedom to learn from mistakes are all encouraged.
The curriculum should be seen in its widest sense as the entire planned learning experience. This includes formal lessons as well as events, routines, and learning that take place outside the classroom. It should be seen within the overall aims and ethos of the School, which are at the core of its objectives.
Our curriculum is designed to excite and inspire and to allow each student to:
• achieve the best possible academic qualifications and standards, whatever their ability • ensure high levels of engagement, enjoyment and personal development.
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage in FS2 and the National Curriclum in KS1 and KS2 supplemented by the Sheffield Syllabus for RE. To find out more about our curriculum and the research that underpins it, please visit https://oughtibridgeschool.co.uk/parents-information/curriculum/
Assessment
1 Foundation Stage Children are continually assessed against the ‘Early Years Profile’ and the progress the child makes against the statements within the profile is reported to parents as emerging, expected or exceeding.
2 Y1 Phonics Screening All Y1 children are tested on their knowledge of phonics during June. This test is carried out individually with the class teacher in which the child read 40 words some of which are nonsense words. The results of the screening are reported to parents.
3 Key Stage One National Curriculum Test (SATs) The KS1 SATs are completed at the end of Y2. The children are tested in Reading, Writing and Maths. The results of the tests form part of the teacher assessments which are reported to parents.
4 Times tables check In Year 4, children are tested on their knowledge of multiplication tables formally. Each child will complete an online timed test relating to multiplication facts up to 12x12. The results of the check will be reported to parents.
5 Key Stage Two National Curriculum Tests (often called SATs) The KS2 SATs are completed at the end of Y6. Children are tested in English, Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling and Maths. These tests are marked externally and the level attained is reported to parents. The writing level recorded is based on teacher assessment (TA) - 20 -
Principles of Teaching and Learning
At Oughtibridge Primary School we believe that an important part of eaching and Learning is the interactive process between teacher and pupil.
The school community, which includes pupils, teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and governors, all work towards the school’s aims by:-
• building children’s esteem as individuals and respecting their rights, values and beliefs • fostering and promoting good relationships and a sense of belonging to the school community • providing a well ordered environment in which all are fully aware of behavioural expectations and responsibilities • offering equal opportunities in all aspects of school life and recognising the importance of different cultures • encouraging, praising and positively reinforcing good relationships, behaviour and work • working as a team, supporting and encouraging one another.
Teachers are endeavouring to: -
• create a positive climate based on understanding and good relationships within the classroom and the whole school • provide a challenging and stimulating programme designed to enable all children to reach the highest standards of personal achievement • recognise and be constantly aware of the needs of each individual child according to ability and aptitude • ensure that learning is progressive and continuous • be good role models - punctual, well prepared and organised • maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the National Curriculum • have a positive attitude to change and the development of their own expertise • establish links with the community to prepare pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life • work collaboratively with a shared philosophy expressed through individual strengths and a variety of teaching styles. - 21 -
Pupils are expected to contribute by:-
• working hard, listening and participating actively in lessons
• attending school regularly
• being punctual, independent and ready to begin lessons on time
• being organised, bringing necessary kit, taking letters home promptly, returning reading books regularly
• conducting themselves in an orderly manner in line with the Code of Behaviour
• taking a growing responsibility for their own learning.
Parents are expected to contribute by:-
• ensuring that children attend school in good health, maintained by adequate diet, sleep and exercise
• ensuring that pupils attend regularly, punctually and without unnecessary absence
• providing support for the discipline within the school and for the teacher’s role
• being realistic about their children’s abilities and offering encouragement and praise
• participating in discussions concerning their child’s progress and attainments
• ensuring early contact with school to discuss matters which affect a child’s happiness, progress and behaviour
• showing interest and valuing children’s work and providing practical support, e.g. hearing reading, supporting homework, helping with topic research.
“I had a lovely day at The Deep and learnt lots of new things” (Year 5) - 22 - Home Learning
Learning at home makes an important contribution to the progress children make at school and their attitude to learning.
The main focus of work set by school will be Literacy and Numeracy type activities. Topic related tasks may also be included as appropriate. However, children can continue to learn at home in various parent initiated activities such as board games, card games, role play, shopping, etc.
All our children are encouraged to appreciate and enjoy books and reading, and parental co-operation is vital in this respect. We encourage parents to hear their children read on a regular basis and are always happy to provide advice to parents on reading and the choice of reading material.
We hope that parents will become actively involved in, and supportive of, their children’s learning. It is important that parents ensure that work is completed as required and that they provide a suitable place for their child to work.
Individual teachers will devise a regular programme of work so that children and parents know what to expect each week.
Following DfE guidelines, the following times have been allocated for home learning:
Year Group Recommended Time Activities
Foundation Stage 2 1 hour per week • Reading / Sharing books and Years 1 & 2 • Recognition and spelling of high frequency words • Spellings for weekly spelling tests • Number games and tasks • Topic related tasks • Phonics (FS2)
Years 3 & 4 1 hour 30 minutes to • Reading / Listening to others read 2 hours per week • Spellings • Literacy activities • Learning multiplication tables / number facts • Number activities • Occasional assignments in other subjects
Year 5 & 6 2 hours 30 minutes • Independent reading / Reading for information to 3 hours per week • Spellings • Literacy activities • Maths activities • Occasional assignments in other subjects - 23 -
Religious education
Religious Education and worship is non-sectarian and children may be withdrawn at the written request of parents. However, it is hoped that pupils will participate in all school activities. Representatives from the local church and other organisations occasionally visit the school to assist in worship on special occasions. We encourage a multi-cultural outlook and tolerance from our children in our present multi-cultural society.
Collective worship
All children have a daily act of collective worship. Parents are entitled to withdraw their child from this activity on grounds of religious belief. Parents wishing to exercise this right should contact the Headteacher to discuss the matter.
Sex and relationship education
Sex and Relationship Education is the aspect of the curriculum concerned with the process of growing up, physical and emotional maturation. This is closely associated with the moral and spiritual values encompassed by the ethos of the school.
Our aims in teaching SRE are that all children will be prepared to meet a range of changes in their lives with not only accurate information but the skills and confidence to make healthy choices and foster the ethos of respect for others and self. Parents are given a chance to view the materials used in the SRE programme before they are shown to the children and although parents do have the right to withdraw their child from this it is hoped that parents will discuss their concerns with staff first.
Special educational needs
During their time at school many children will have additional needs that require some extra form of provision. Some of these needs will be short term and some will remain but the school is committed to meeting the needs of all pupils.
When it is considered that a child’s needs cannot be met solely by the eacher or classroom further support is sought from the SENCO and where relevant outside agencies.
The progress of children with identified SEN will be monitored closely and then discussed with parents. - 24 -
Child protection
As required by the Children Act (1989), the DfE and associated guidance, this school has a policy on Child Protection, which has been agreed by the Governing Body. We have close contacts with Sheffield’s Heath Services, Social Services and the Police, any or all of who may become involved if abuse is alleged or strongly suspected.
The school also has a duty to collate basic information such as who has parental responsibility for a child, etc., to pass this information to the statutory agencies (Police and Social Services) if so requested, and to co-operate with these agencies to the best of our ability to safeguard and pro- mote the welfare of the child. We will always seek to work in partnership with the parents of our pupils and try to ensure that parents are fully informed of, and participate in, any action concerning their child. However, if there is a conflict of interest, the welfare of the child must be the paramount consideration. A senior member of staff has special responsibility for Child Protection - this is known as the CPLO (Child Protection Liaison Officer). There is also a DSL - Designated Safeguard- ing Lead. who is Mrs Gemma Shelton, Deputy Headteacher.
Should you wish to discuss child protection, provision for children in need, the safety of your child, or indeed any other topic involving your child, please feel free to contact the school.
All adults working with the children, or coming into contact with them have a DBS check.
“I really like lunchtimes because the older children come and play games with us ” (Year 2) - 25 -
Oughtibridge School Code of Behaviour
At Oughtibridge Primary School children are expected to:
• Behave in a respectful manner to all children and adults in school.
• Know that all children in school are valued equally. It is the responsibility of everyone to make sure that no one is bullied. Bullying can take the form of unkind words /threats /name calling, or physical violence.
• Know that politeness and good manners are worthwhile attributes for all people. Saying ‘Please’ and ‘Thank you’ and ‘May I’ show your respect for the person you are speaking to.
• Behave considerately in school. Walk quietly in school, without overtaking and keep to the left in corridors and on steps. Allow other people to pass through a congested area before you.
• Show respect towards all property belonging to yourself, other people or the school.
• Follow instructions quickly and demonstrate respect to others
• Listen when being spoken to.
The code above implies a range of expectations in terms of behaviour for each child. For the school to operate effectively, it is important that all chil- dren and their parents understand that they should comply with the guide- lines designed to ensure their safety and happiness. - 26 -
Most children behave in a socially acceptable manner all the time. This enables them to get on with each other and take advantage of the learning opportunities avail- able. It is important that we always recognise and reinforce positive behaviour, and to this end we have a ‘raffle ticket’ reward system whereby such behaviour earns a raffle ticket from a member of staff, which then goes into a weekly draw for a prize. However, we are sure that all parents will support us in our attempts to eliminate the following types of misbehaviour:-
Destructive behaviour Violence to others
Persistent disobedience Persistent rudeness
Verbal abuse Disruptive behaviour
Persistent laziness Discriminatory behaviour
When children misbehave it is important that we have a consistent, structured, framework of conse- quences that are understood by children, staff and parents. Our class teachers need your support to stress the values implicit in the code of behaviour and to reinforce the sanctions it may be neces- sary to take.
The framework of sanctions operates as follows: -
Remind Warn Action
1) Remind - The day to day interaction between adults and children, reminding, cautioning and reinforcing positive behaviour.
2) Warn - Persistent misbehaviour by any individual detracts from the opportunities available for other children, both in the classroom and in the playground. At this stage the class teacher may inform the parents of the child’s behaviour.
3) Action - If the child chooses to ignore the warning and makes no effort to improve, they will be sent to the Headteacher. The Headteacher may inform the parents and arrange an appointment.
The concept of respect is fundamental to our code of behaviour and we welcome your support to help foster self respect and respect for other people and their property. If parents have a concern regarding another child’s behaviour towards their own child, the concern should be discussed with the class teacher or the Headteacher. - 27 -
Peak Edge is an Academy Trust based in North West Sheffield and was established in 2019 as a partnership between like-minded partner schools with excellence at the heart of all that we do.
The schools in the Family (Bradfield Dungworth Primary School, Loxley Primary School, Nook Lane Junior School, Oughtibridge Primary School, Stannington Infant School and Wharncliffe Side Primary School) share the same intention of ensuring every pupil we serve reaches their full potential and have track records of not only working together but providing school to school support across the city and beyond.
We believe every young person has the right to an excellent education, to feel safe and enjoy stimulating learning that inspires them. We aim to fully prepare them for the next stage of their life. We are committed to supporting the schools led system and are committed as a group to deeper collaboration. Peak Edge brings schools together and provide a foundation for further growth by sharing our strengths while main- taining our individual characteristics.
Everyone involved with Peak Edge subscribes to the same core values and moral purpose so that we can best support each other and help our adults to develop alongside our young people. These are what make Peak Edge such an exciting organisation to be a part of. - 28 -
Working with parents and the community
We welcome every opportunity of co-operation with parents in the education and welfare of the children. A spirit of mutual understanding and shared responsibility greatly helps in fostering an atmosphere conducive to happy and sound development, getting the best from all that home and the school has to offer.
Education is a partnership between home and school.
There are many occasions during the year when parents are invited to visit the school - concerts, sports, social events and informal meetings for discussion and information. The school provides opportunities for reporting on individual work and progress; these include a consultation with the child’s teacher and written report. Parents are welcome to make appointments, to discuss their child’s work - please telephone the School Office to arrange a convenient appointment with their class teacher.
• A weekly ‘Friday Newsletter’ is sent home to all families via our e-mail service - ParentMail, or the eldest child for unregistered families, detailing important information and reminders, extra-curricular activities, community events and many other items that may be of interest.
• A termly full colour Curriculum Newsletter containing examples of children’s work is also produced.
• The Parent Support Group - SOS - welcomes parents who wish to support the school through social and fund-raising events. Meetings and events are publicised through school notice boards, newsletters, ParentMail and pupil post.
Many parents join in day to day activities with small groups of children - computing, baking or craft- work - and in Maths or language games. New parents or grandparents are always welcome.
We are always willing to meet parents, who are urged to contact the staff with any queries, or for information.
Complaints procedure
If any parent has a concern with, or complaint about, the provision of the Curriculum including religious education, collective worship or the implementation of the National Curriculum, then the parent may use the Complaints Procedure.
Many complaints can be best resolved by speaking to us informally. Please feel free to arrange an appointment to do this.
If informal discussions fail to resolve the issue, the parent can make a formal complaint, firstly to the Headteacher, then Governing Body of the school and, finally, to the Academy Trust, Peak Edge.
The above arrangements do not apply to such matters as discipline, admissions or complaints about the actions of individual teachers. Full details of the Complaints Procedure can be obtained from the school. - 29 -
Charging and remissions policy (E.R.A. 1988)
Oughtibridge Primary School has traditionally arranged a wide programme of educational visits and activities to provide valuable first hand experience for children. These activities take place both in and out of school time.
A full copy of the policy is available on our website at https://oughtibridgeschool.co.uk/statutory-information/
Briefly the policy is outlined below: - a) The school will not charge for activities in school time, except to cover the costs of residential visits. b) The School will seek voluntary contributions from parents and others to meet the cost of activities taking place in school time. e.g. transport costs. c) Parents can be charged for activities, which take place wholly out of school time. d) Parents who wish to keep the finished product of a cooking or craft activity can be charged the cost of the raw materials. e) Parents will be charged for any damage done to school property where this is the consequence of misbehaviour. f) Parents or carers in receipt of certain benefits are entitled to request financial support towards any charges for residential visits. g) No child will be excluded from any educational activity due to inability to pay.
The parents of Oughtibridge Primary School children have provided wonderful support and encouragement for our programme of visits and activities. The viability of future programmes depends on continued support whenever financially possible. The information published in this booklet, which is intended to relate to the school year 2020/21, was that known at the time of publication, September 2020.
It may be necessary to amend the information in light of staffing changes, pupil numbers, etc.
OUGHTIBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL 2020
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