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Bagworth Road Nailstone Warwickshire CV13 0QJ Telephone/Fax: 01530 262371 www.dovebankprimary.co.uk [email protected] Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Shields Chair of Governors: Mrs Joy Crane Our Mission Statement “Dove Bank is committed to providing a broad education where all children can reach their potential in a happy, caring environment which encourages them to value themselves and those around them.” WELCOME TO DOVE BANK PRIMARY SCHOOL Dear Parents/Carers As Headteacher, I am delighted to welcome you and your child to Dove Bank Primary School. Choosing the right school for your child is vitally important. Parents want their children to receive a good education but they also want them to be happy and to feel safe and secure in school. At Dove Bank we believe we can offer all these things. As a school, we recognise the potential of every individual to achieve excellence. We are committed to providing the best possible education for all of our children in an inclusive, stimulating and caring environment which enables pupils to develop high self-esteem and experience success in learning and in their personal growth. We pride ourselves on creating an exciting learning environment which is rich in opportunity through the implementation of a wide ranging and challenging curriculum that meets the needs of the whole child and encourages independent thinking and learning skills. We value all pupils equally and believe that their time in school should be rewarding and fulfilling. We are particularly proud of the warm and welcoming family atmosphere which is always evident in our school. The high standards of learning and teaching at Dove Bank are a credit to the hard work of both pupils and staff. The contents of this prospectus are the result of discussion and consultation with staff, governors and parents, and summarise the way in which we have all agreed to work for the benefit of the pupils. I sincerely hope that it will serve as a helpful introduction to Dove Bank Primary School and that you will find the information useful. If you have any questions or would like to discuss any matters not included in this prospectus, please do not hesitate to contact me. I wish your child every success during their time at Dove Bank and look forward to working with you in the future. Yours sincerely, Mrs Fiona Shields Headteacher DOVE BANK PRIMARY SCHOOL ‘Putting Children First’ AIMS At Dove Bank we aim to: Inspire those that we teach through: creative; exciting; memorable learning experiences. Develop confident, well-behaved, happy pupils, with a positive sense of self. Enable each individual child to reach their full potential through engagement in a rich, rewarding and inclusive learning institution, in which every child feels secure, valued, and is encouraged to do their personal best. Develop in our pupils a love of learning and the confidence to express themselves with imagination and creativity. Develop in pupils, the ability to behave with courtesy and good manners. Develop thoughtful and caring pupils who are able to form their own responsible values and make informed choices. Encourage pupils to respect and value the richness and diversity of their own community, other peoples’ cultures and the natural world around them. Develop children as learners for life, equipped with a set of learning and social skills for an ever changing world. DOVE BANK PRIMARY SCHOOL VALUES At Dove Bank we take pride in our school. We are: P ositive R espectful I ndependent D iverse E nthusiastic WORKING TOGETHER AT DOVE BANK PRIMARY SCHOOL Headteacher: Mrs Shields Secretary: Mrs Barrett Teaching Staff: Class 1- Mrs Davies Class 2 - Mrs Heath Class 3 – Mrs Wallis Class 4 - Mrs Warrack Class 1 Nursery Nurse and Premises Officer: Ms Earp Learning Support Assistants: Class 1 - Mrs Goode (two afternoons) Class 2 - Miss Riley Class 3 - Mr Lewis, Mrs Shaw (mornings & two afternoons) & Mrs Dodd Class 4 - Mrs Goode & Mrs Pole Lunchtimes Supervisors: Mrs Goode, Mrs Shaw and Mrs Goode Cook in Charge: Mrs Wain School Governors: Chair of Governors: Mrs Joy Crane; Vice Chairperson: Mr Ray Hale Co-opted Governors: Mrs Melville, Mr Thompson & Mrs Pennelli Parent Governors: Mrs Miles, Mrs Kibble, Mr Williams & Mrs Taylor Staff Governor and Co-opted Staff Governor: Mrs Davies & Mrs Wallis Headteacher: Mrs Shields Clerk to Governors: Mr Stead MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS The school has a very committed and active team of governors, who promote high standards across the school. As a Governing Body we have a very important role to play in working with the Headteacher to lead the direction of the school into the future. Our roles include: Developing a shared ethos and creating a clear vision for the school. Being involved in the strategic and financial planning of the school. Acting as a critical friend to the Headteacher Being accountable by evaluating the success of the school. The School’s Governing Body meets each term and is made up of 3 sub-committees dealing with: Management and Finance Staff and Pupil Welfare Curriculum, Progress and Community These committees meet termly and report back to the full Governing body. Governors have legal duties and responsibilities as a joint body but not individually. They give freely of their time in support of the school and are welcome visitors who share their expertise with us. Most are elected every four years and represent: • The Local Authority • Parents • Teachers and support staff • A number of Governors are 'co-opted' which means they are elected, by the governing body, to represent the local community and businesses. We are accountable to you as parents as well as the wider community for ensuring that the school is both successful and a happy environment for the children and we look forward to working in partnership with you, school staff and the PTFA in achieving this. Should you wish to find out more information about our Governing Body, I can be contacted via the school. Yours sincerely Mrs Joy Crane Chair of Governors OUR SCHOOL Dove Bank Primary School is a small rural community school for pupils aged four to eleven years old. Situated in the picturesque village of Nailstone, the school also serves the nearby catchment areas of Bagworth and Battram. The school is a well-maintained, modern building built in 1982 and extended further in 2004. The extensive grounds, which include a large playing field, trim trail, outdoor stage and newly refurbished wildlife area/pond, have been developed to support learning, providing an attractive and safe environment for all children to enjoy. The school has a small playground and outdoor area connected to the Key Stage 1 classrooms, enabling our youngest pupils to move independently from indoor to outdoor activities. There is a larger playground where Key Stage 2 children are able to play together. Inside, the school offers a rich, rewarding and highly stimulating learning environment. Children begin in our well-equipped Foundation Stage classroom, with a purpose built outdoor learning environment, in the school year they turn five. The rest of the school is equally well resourced, with each of the remaining three classrooms equipped with an interactive whiteboard, digital camera, their own set of laptops and a suite of i-pads and Kobos. There is a multi-purpose hall which enables the whole school to meet together for assemblies. The hall is also used for PE/Drama and extra- curricular activities, as well as serving as our dining hall at lunch time. Additionally, there is an attractive, well-stocked library which is used by pupils to develop reference and research skills as well as an enjoyment of books. There is also a specialised teaching room for individual or small group work with pupils throughout the day. The school is fortunate to have a talented and highly skilled staff. Working in close partnership with teachers, each classroom is staffed with a full time Teaching Assistant. Additionally, the school employs a number of special needs Learning Support Assistants to work with children with special educational needs. A member of staff from MATU liaises with children/families from the travelling community. Children attending the school are organised in four mixed-age classes (Year R to Year 6). Due to un-even admission numbers, the number of children in each class may vary. The school is at the heart of the community and places great emphasis on its relationships with pupils, parents and other members of the community. OFSTED INSPECTION We were classified as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in our last inspection, which took place in September 2013. ‘Summary of Key Findings’ for Parents: Children in the Reception class get off to a good start. The vast majority of pupils make the progress expected of them. An increasing proportion of pupils are exceeding the expected progress in both English and mathematics. Disabled pupils and those who have special educational needs, as well as those supported by the pupil premium funding regularly make progress that is at least as good as other pupils. Some make even better progress than those from other groups. Pupils from the Traveller community also progress well because they receive good support. Pupils’ speaking and listening and reading writing skills are promoted well. Pupils behave well, feel safe in school and try their best. The school’s procedures for analysing pupils’ progress are exemplary. The work of the headteacher is effective in sustaining the good quality of teaching and pupils’ good achievement. The governing body is knowledgeable about all aspects of the school’s work. The full report can be read on the school website. AWARDS Dove Bank has been awarded the Basic Skills Agency Quality Mark and 10 Year Award.