Reception Starters Induction Booklet 2020
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Applegarth Primary School Aim High… Be Happy and Celebrate… Together Reception Starters Induction Booklet 2020 - 2021 Welcome Dear Parents and Carers, On behalf of the children, staff and governors of the school, we would like to extend a warm welcome to you. Our school is situated in the market town of Northallerton and the school’s catchment area covers parts of Northallerton, part of the Osmotherley area, and the surrounding villages of Danby Wiske, Hutton Bonville, Yafforth and Great Langton. The local area has a rich historical heritage. This is a key aspect for which we have been awarded national accreditation as a Heritage School. The Heritage Schools programme is part of a range of cultural education work funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and contributes to our development of British Values. Outdoor Learning We value outdoor learning for all children and maximise our school grounds and local area. Our grounds include a well-designed nature area, a bug hotel, hen coop, vegetable and fruit zones, a mud kitchen, climbing apparatus and a sports field. We have two members of staff with Level 3 Forest Schools training and one member with Level 2. Our reception class learn in the Wildlife Area on Forest Fridays. In Year 1, children go on to visit an off-site pine forest to further their experience. In the spring term of Year 3 and 4, the children continue to build on their previous Forest School learning with a focus on DT, science and bushcraft. Technology At Applegarth, we believe that the use of innovative technology has a significant impact on pupil outcomes. Our Computing Lead, Mr Whiteley, runs courses for the Swaledale Alliance and has provided school to school support on ICT and computing. Pupils who attend Code Club use a vast array of technologies: Crumbles, Raspberry Pies, Microbits and other various coding software. This entitlement is also built into our curriculum. A recent visitor to school described us as: “preparing children for the future by combining new technologies with a real appreciation of nature”. Extra-curricular Opportunities We feel passionate about getting children engaged in after school and sports activities both in school and within the local community. The children can attend a variety of school-organised after school clubs in sports and other areas. We currently offer: Code Club, Drama, Spanish, Rugby, Football, Gymnastics and Yoga. Qualified coaches lead sports clubs on site. We take part in many inter-school sports competitions and ensure that a wide range of pupils have the opportunity to be involved whilst developing skills and expertise. We are proud of our four School Games Gold Awards; we are now focusing on achieving the Platinum Award. Our PE Leader, Mrs. Hughes is passionate about all children participating in sports and Reception Starters: Induction Booklet 2020 - 2021 1 she works relentlessly to create opportunities for pupils to start a love of sport, develop their skills further beyond school games and into the community club provision. Reflective Learning Practices In 2013, Rosendale School in London, in partnership with the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), conducted a small scale randomised study to identify whether a programme of metacognition lessons and reflecting on learning could improve educational outcomes for children. This initial research showed that ReflectEd had a positive impact on children’s attainment. Pupils who participated in the study made an average of four months additional progress in maths and developed a more positive attitude to learning compared to the control group. In February 2018, Applegarth became part of a five term research project analysing the efficacy of the whole-school ReflectED metacognition intervention. We have continued to implement the sessions and strategies in our curriculum beyond the conclusion of the trial as it had demonstrated a significant impact on pupils’ learning behaviours, resilience and outcomes. Breakfast and After School Club Applegarth Breakfast Club takes place in the school hall for pupils of all ages from 7:30am Monday to Friday. The breakfast club is very popular and up to forty children a day attend. We have recently extended our wrap around care offer: after school care is now available from 3:15pm – 6:00pm daily. Partnerships Successful partnerships between the school, the parents and the pupils enable each pupil to take full advantage of all that our school has to offer. Our partnerships also extend to us working closely with other schools. We work collaboratively with local primary schools in The Beacon Partnership; this provides opportunities for schools to share resources, benefit from the growing strengths of each school, and provide shared events and experiences for children. We are also a partner school in the wider Swaledale Alliance. All members benefit from collaborative support to improve learning outcomes for pupils and continued professional development (CPD) of teachers and school leaders. As an out of area member of Schools North East, we also engage in educational debate and training beyond our own region. We are very proud of our school and we believe we have something very special to offer all of our learners and their families. We are so excited to welcome you and your child into our Applegarth family – we look forward to meeting you all very soon. Yours sincerely, Mr. Justin Peoples Mrs. Sharon Fyfe Head Teacher Chair of Governors Reception Starters: Induction Booklet 2020 - 2021 2 Vision and Values At Applegarth, we strive to provide a challenging and relevant curriculum that ignites pupils’ love of learning and successfully unlocks the true potential of each child. We have the highest expectations of all of our learners and set ambitious goals to ensure that our pupils master the necessary skills to prepare them for the next phase of their education. We recognise that a unique approach is often required to meet the needs of individual learners in order to make this vision a reality. We believe that reflection and resilience should underpin children’s learning in order to promote rounded, productive citizens who are ready to make a positive contribution to society. Our Applegarth Values help pupils to develop tolerance, respect diversity and care for others and the world around them in a safe environment. Each child is given the chance to be healthy and happy both mentally and physically. The learning process is highly valued and we celebrate effort, attitude and achievement in equal measure. Applegarth is a family where children take pride in themselves and their peers whilst supporting one another. Parents/carers, governors and the whole community are active participants in our school’s development. Reception Starters: Induction Booklet 2020 - 2021 3 Contact Information Applegarth Primary School Upwell Road, Tel: 01609 773521 Northallerton, Email: [email protected] North Yorkshire, Website: www.applegarth.n-yorks.sch.uk DL7 8QF School blog: blog.applegarth.n-yorks.sch.uk Staff Headteacher Mr. Justin Peoples Deputy Headteacher Mrs. Emily Hopkin Reception/Year 1 Miss. Alex Miller (Early Years Lead) Teaching Staff Mrs. Emily Burrell Mrs. Christine Crossley (KS1 Leader) Year 1/2 Teaching Staff Mrs. Alison Haworth Mr. Tony Whiteley Year 3/4 Teaching Staff Mrs. Lynne Lumsdon Mrs. Kelly Jones Mr. Steve Edwards (SENDCo) Year 5/6 Teaching Staff Mrs. Vikki Hughes Mr. Paul Tudor Mrs. Sandra Ancell (UKS2) Mrs. Sharon Barugh (UKS2) Mrs. Diane Bell (Reception/Year 1) Mrs. Anne Hodgson (Learning Mentor) Mrs. Clara Hobbs (Reception/KS1) Mrs. Gill O’Toole (Whole School Support/PPA Cover) Support Staff Mrs. Sarah Raymond (KS1/KS2) Miss. Paula Reed (KS2) Mr. Chris Rowland (Whole School) Mrs. Debbie Searle (SENDCoSupport/PPA Cover) Mrs. Jayne Spence (UKS2/MEA) Mrs. Karen Vincent (KS1) Mrs. Linda Rutherford Office Staff Mrs. Sheila Fowler Mr. Chris Rowland Before and After School Miss. Fay Coffield Club Staff Mrs. Sarah Wooldridge Mrs. Liz Browne Reception Starters: Induction Booklet 2020 - 2021 4 Meet the Staff Meet the Reception and Year 1 Team Hello, I am the Early Years Leader here at Applegarth Primary School. I am also a paediatric and outdoor first aider, and a Level 3 qualified Forest School Leader. Away from the classroom, I enjoy long walks in the countryside, reading lots of books, going to the theatre with my grandma and exploring new places. I especially enjoyed my special birthday trip to Barcelona! Family life is also very important to me and I love to spend time with my friends. Miss. Alex Miller Hello, I teach across Reception and Year 1, and I love the range of activities we provide both inside and outside the classroom. I really enjoy Forest Friday because everyone has a great time and gets covered in mud! I am developing my role as Art and Design subject leader across the school. I live on a very busy farm and I love being outside with the animals. In my spare time, I enjoy relaxing with a book and I love baking – I have been told my chocolate cake is delicious! Mrs. Emily Burrell Hello, I am a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), paediatric first aider and the school SENDCo support. Originally a Montessori trained teacher, I worked in London and later in North Yorkshire as a lead for a specialist pre-school playgroup. Out of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, gardening and exploring the countryside with my dog, Tilly. Mrs. Debbie Searle Hello, I am a Level 3 Advance Teaching Assistant (ATA) at Applegarth Primary School where I have worked since 2009. I have experienced working in Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2, however, my passion is working in the Early Years setting. I have two grown- up daughters who attended Applegarth, so I have experienced being both a parent and a member of staff.