“Always looking to the future” St. Chad’s Church in Wales Aided School PROSPECTUS 2021/22
“Always looking to the future”
Welcome to St Chad’s School Prospectus!
I am privileged to be the Headteacher of such a unique and individual Church in Wales school
where the tradition of over 345 years is steeped in our high expectations of learning and
behaviour.
Our aspirations are unlimited and
children educated here are nurtured and inspired to become the confident learners of an ensuing generation.
We are “always looking to the future”
St Chad’s is a busy and friendly school, with lots going on. This prospectus aims to give you a taster of the school as well as providing information for parents
and children.
We hope that you enjoy reading this, and that you find the information you are looking for. Please feel free to contact the
school with any queries you may have.
Telephone: 01948 830238
Email: mailbox@hanmer-pri.wrexham.sch.uk
What Estyn 2019 says… Staff create a happy, caring and inclusive ethos at the school, which fosters a supportive learning environment for pupils.
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Headteacher: MISSION STATEMENT Mrs Gaynor Purcell
St Chad’s Church in St. Chad’s Church in Wales Aided Wales V.A. School School, Hanmer, We respect God in Wrexham, worship and service, SY13 3DG we respect ourselves in Telephone: 01948 830238 Email- mailbox@hanmer- living and learning, we pri.wrexham.sch.uk
respect each other in Webiste- www.stchadsschool.com friendship and care, we Wrexham Education Authority respect our community Chief Learning and and our wealth of Achievement Officer
history. Children & Young People We are always ready to Service learn, share, serve and Karen Evans
play. Guildhall,
Wrexham. We keep ourselves and Telephone: 01978 298991 each other safe and Chairman of Governors: secure. Lady Hanmer In faith and hope we are GwE SIA: ‘Always Looking to the Tamasine Croston Future’
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The Staff of St. Chad’s School, Hanmer
Headteacher Forest School
Mrs. G. Purcell B.Ed (Hons) NPQH Miss K. Challoner Nursery and Reception Year 1 Teaching Assistants Mrs. V. Edwards B.Ed. (Hons)
Year 1,2 Miss K. Challoner
Mrs. N. Locker B.Ed (Hons) Senior Teacher Miss J. Ellis
Mr T. Maddocks (mat cover) Miss C. Andrews
Teacher Mrs T. Owens Year 3,4 Mrs J. Teggin Mr N. Williamson BA (Hons) PGCE Lunchtime Supervisor Year 5,6
Mrs L. Owens Mrs. K. Fowles
Mr G. Rawlinson (mat cover) Breakfast Club Staff
Secretary Mrs. K. Fowles
Mrs. J. Williams Miss K. Challoner Caretaker Miss C. Armstrong Mr. J. Butler After School Club Cook
Mrs. J. Tombs Miss G. Butler
Cleaner Mrs K. Knapp
Mrs J. Mogri dge Miss B. Dutton
This is what Class 3 say about St Chad’s: “We’re like a big family” “Everybody has a good friendship with each other” “We get to be with our friends” “really fun work” “Beautiful school with nice toys” “You treat us nicely”
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The Governors of St. Chad’s School, Hanmer
Foundation Governors Lady Hanmer (Chairman)
The Stables, Bettisfield Park,
Hanmer
Mrs Sam Bagnall (Vice Chairman)
Rev. Clive Hughes
Mrs Olive Birch
Parent Governor Mrs J Dodd Mr T. Owen
Mrs C. Jenkinson Local Education Authority Governor
Mr N. Griffiths Mr N. Griffiths
Teacher Governor (on a yearly rota) Mrs L. Owen
Staff Governor
Miss K. Challoner
Community Council Governor DR. Redman
Clerk
Mrs A. Fenlon
Head Teacher
Mrs. Gaynor Purcell
What Estyn 2019 says… Governors have a sound understanding of the school and use their knowledge purposefully to challenge the school and hold it to account for standards.
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The School Day
Doors open at 8.50 am – 12 noon SPRING TERM Morning Session. (Parents are requested to ensure that children do not arrive Training Day Thursday 6th before 8.50am, unless registered for January 2022 Breakfast Club which runs from 8am - th 8.50am) 1.00pm – 3.15pm Afternoon Term Opens Friday 7 January Session. Covid precautions in place. Half Term Close Friday 18th February Nursery Five morning sessions each week 9.00 – th 11.30am Half Term Open Monday 28 February Tots & Toddlers Term Closes Friday 8th April Wednesday 9am – 11.00am
Playgroup
Mon – Friday - 11.30 am-3.15 pm. SUMMER TERM
WREXHAM ACADEMIC YEAR Training Day Monday 25th April
DATES 2021/22 Term Opens Tuesday 26th April AUTUMN TERM
May Day Monday May 2nd Preparation Day Wednesday 1st, nd Half Term Close Friday 27th May Thursday 2 September 2021 Half Term Open Monday 6th June Term Opens Friday 3rd September
Common Thursday 30th June Transfer Day Training Day Monday November 1st Term Closes Tuesday 19th July
Half Term Close Friday 22nd October Training Day Wednesday 20th
July nd Half Term Open Tuesday 2 November
Term Closes Wednesday 22nd December
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CURRICULUM ORGANISATION OF CLASSES
Pupils aged 3-7 follow the Foundation The children are taught by teachers in four Phase skills based curriculum. classes organised as follows: Key Stage 2 Subjects are taught according to the National Curriculum which was Nursery and Reception – the Early revised in 2008.The Curriculum 2008 Foundation Phase, taught by Mrs V comprises Core and Foundation Subjects Edwards Years 1 & 2 – Taught by Mrs N. Locker as follows: Years 3 & 4 – Taught by Mr N Williamson Core Subjects: English, Maths, and Science. Years 5 & 6 – Taught by Mrs L Owens Foundation Subjects: History, Geography, Within each class the pupils are organised Welsh, Art, Technology, Music, and into age groups and are taught in a variety Physical Education. A new Welsh of ways – including class based, group curriculum will be introduced following the based and individual work. The majority of
Donaldson Report in September 2022. time is allocated to the Core Subjects. As a Church in Wales school, St. Chad’s follows the Church in Wales Syllabus for CHILD PROTECTION and SAFEGUARDING Religious Education. The All Wales Child Protection Procedures make it clear that Schools and Colleges EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES have an important role to play in the At St. Chad’s Church in Wales Aided School protection of children against abuse. This we aim to enable every child, regardless of is confirmed by the Education age, gender, ability, race or creed, to Department’s local protocol and access the curriculum so that they can procedures; in conjunction with the Local make progress and reach their potential in Safeguarding Children’s Board, which set all areas of their school life. It is the duty the necessary action to be carried out by of the Governing Body and Headteacher to staff. promote equal opportunities and good St. Chad’s Church in Wales Aided School relations in line with: (Section 4 of the therefore has a duty to refer any concerns School Government Terms of Reference) about the well-being of pupils to the Social Regulations 2000. Services Department for further advice. SCHOOL POLICIES Mrs G. Purcell is the Child Protection/ Parents are welcome to read/contribute to Safeguarding officer in her absence Mrs School Policies, which are located in the Williams. School Office and on the website. Child protection Link Governor is Dr K. Redman.
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ADDITIONAL NEEDS COLLECTIVE WORSHIP
All pupils’ progress is monitored carefully Whole School Collective Worship takes place on by the teaching staff. Pupils who 5 days a week. Worship is led by the teaching experience learning difficulties may be staff, pupils and The Reverend Clive Hughes. further assessed by the Additional Needs In his capacity of Vicar of St. Chad’s Church Coordinator and if considered necessary, and a member of the Governing Body, Clive is a relevant external agencies. Pupils identified frequent visitor to the school. His curriculum as having additional educational needs will links include R.E. and Education for Sustainable have an IEP (Individual Education Plan). Development and Global Citizenship. Collective Worship lasts 15 minutes and comprises of a The IEP will identify their next learning hymn, a topic and a prayer. targets and how they will be achieved. The IEP is shared with the pupil, parent and We consider Collective Worship to be a vital ALNCO. It is highly recommended that opportunity for sharing, a time for celebration pupils attend the IEP meeting with parents and reflection. The pupils lead Church Services at Harvest and Christmas every year, on a to discu ss the targets set. Class teacher, parents/cares, pupils and ALNCO should Sunday. As a Church School we rely upon our pupils to be available on these two special sign each new IEP when they have read and occasions. agreed the targets.
At St. Chad’s we believe that the act of MORE ABLE AND TALENTED Collective Worship is a central part of the life of
More Able and Talented pupils are our school and would therefore hope that all identified using a range of strategies and parents would wish their child to attend. are supported by the provision of If parents, however, decide to withdraw their differentiated work and activities. These child from Collective Worship and Religious are shared with parents/.carers. Education then they are asked to request this in writing to the Headteacher. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
St. Chad’s School is a Church in Wales COMPLAINTS Aided School. R.E. is currently based on As a School we have an “open door” policy the Church in Wales Syllabus for R.E. The and aim to encourage parents to discuss
Bishop’s Visitor visits the school regularly any issues or concerns they might have in to discuss policies and practice. The the first instance through discussion with School has a Section 50 Inspection every the Class Teacher if unresolved then six years. through the Headteacher.
In our teaching of Religious Education we If a complaint of a more formal nature aim to help our children explore the place should arise, the school has a and significance of religion in their lives. Complaints/Appeals Procedure Policy, a copy of which can be obtained from the The pupils will be asked to take part in Office. (Section 409 of the Education Act celebrations on Sundays at Harvest time 1996 applies). and Christmas. We respectfully ask that all parents encourage their children to attend.
What our parents say. Gwella Inspection of Church in Wales Schools Report: “We are very happy with the Christian Values and ethos of St Chad’s. The strong links with the Church make it a valuable centre of the village. Our children are very lucky.” “The strong Christian and community values are a great strength of the school and the children’s social development.”
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SEX EDUCATION AIMS AND OBJECTIVES WELSH The Governing Body and staff are
committed to developing the Welsh At St. Chad’s School, the Governing language. This is achieved by the Body is responsible for the Sex teaching of Welsh Second Language Education Policy and the content of sex education within the school. focus lessons and encouraging the pupils to listen to and use the language To teach children about: - throughout the school day. Years 5 and The physical development of their 6 are invited to attend activity weeks at bodies as they grow into adults the Urdd Centre at Pentrellyn and The way humans reproduce Cardiff, prior to transfer to Secondary The importance of family life School. Sexual abuse and what they should do if they are concerned about any Pupils regularly take part in the Urdd sexual matters. and also the Welsh Heritage Schools Sex Education is taught informally in initiative in order to improve the Welsh the Foundation Phase at those times ethos of the school. when it happens to occur in topic work.
It is taught to KS 2 children during Science lessons.
The Governors are in agreement with Welsh Office Circular 45/87 (Nos. 1 & 2). ‘Appropriate and responsible sex education is an important element in the work of schools in preparing pupils for adult life. It calls for careful and sensitive treatment.’
‘Parents are the key figures in helping their children to cope with the physical and emotional aspects of growing up and in preparing them for the challenge and responsibilities which sexual maturity brings. The teaching offered by schools should be complementary and supportive to the role of parents.’ Parents are reminded that they may withdraw their child from all or part of the Sex Education provided.
What Estyn 2019 says… …….most pupils make good progress in developing their spoken Welsh and use Welsh confidently as part of class routines.
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Admissions
St Chad’s Church in Wales Voluntary Aided School accepts pupils between the ages of 3 and 11 years of age.
As a Church in Wales Voluntary Aided School, the Governing Body of the school is responsible for the admission of pupils. Applications can be made on-line at www.wrexham.gov.uk following the link to school admissions. Paper application forms can be obtained from Contact Wrexham,
16 Lord Street, Wrexham, LL11 1LG, for those parents who do not School Admission Arrangements Timetable have an email address. The St Chad’s will follow the Wrexham Local timescale of the Local Authority Authority timetable. (LA) admission timetable is The School Standards and Framework Act 1998 followed for the processing of require LA’s and Governing Bodies to admit pupils up to the school’s admission number (AN) applications. which is 13.
The School Standards and Late applications
Framework Act 1998 require LA’s The school will consider late applications in and Governing Bodies to admit cases where a viable reason is given. These pupils up to the school’s admission include when a single parent has been ill for some time, or a family has just moved into the number (AN) which is 13. area, or is returning from abroad provided applications are received before offers of places are made.
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Children from the Gypsy traveller community or Parents will receive written notification of all admissions applications travelling groups will be treated in accordance with Welsh Assembly Government Circular No: Pupils are admitted to the Nursery, which is 003/2008 ‘Moving Forward - Gypsy Traveller part of our Early Years class in the academic Education’. year in which they are four – i.e. any child who is three by the 31st August can be admitted in The school will not discriminate between boys September. Nursery provision is a statutory and girls, or against applicants on the basis of entitlement but it is not compulsory. Parents race, colour, nationality or national or ethnic have no right of appeal under the School origin. Standards and Framework Act 1998 if unsuccessful in gaining a place. Admission to Oversubscription Criteria Nursery does not guarantee admission to The Governors have agreed that in the event Reception; if a child has a place in our Nursery that the number of applications exceeds the the appropriate application form for admission number of places available, then the following into Reception must be submitted within the criteria will be applied in the order set out prescribed timescale of the annual admissions below, to decide which pupils to admit. round. a) Looked after children or previously Pupils are admitted to Reception in the Looked After Children who are baptised academic year in which they are five, i.e. any members of the Church in Wales child who attains the age of four by 31st August b) Other looked after children and can be admitted in September. A parent can previously looked after children defer their child’s entry until the term following c) Pupils with a sibling who will continue to be at the school in September 2016 their fifth birthday. (see definition of sibling in the section of the policy marked ‘Definitions’). with Welsh Assembly Government Circular No: d) Pupils whose home address is within 003/2008 ‘Moving Forward - Gypsy Traveller the ecclesiastical parish boundaries of Education’. Hanmer (a map showing the ecclesiastical parish boundaries of The school will not discriminate between boys Hanmer is available at the school and/or and girls, or against applicants on the basis of on the school website) e) Pupils whose parents (see definition) race, colour, nationality or national or ethnic attend St Chad’s Church Hanmer. origin. f) Pupils whose parents (see definition) attend another Anglican Church and for whom this is the nearest Aided School. g) Pupils whose parents (see definition) The Admission Number (AN) for the school is are active members of a non-Anglican 13. Christian denomination and for them this is the nearest Church School. “Looked after children” or “previously looked h) Pupils whose parents are active after children” are a priority. In the case of members of another faith and also oversubscription, these children will be express a desire for a Church School education. admitted before all others except those with a statement of special education needs naming the school.
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Please note, any child for whom the school is named in a statement of special educational needs will be admitted before the application of oversubscription criteria. For criteria e-h governors will seek information about the frequency of attendance at services and degree of involvement in the work of the church and confirmation of these details from the local priest or minister. A supplementary information form for this purpose is available from the school.
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Within each category those living nearest to the school are accorded higher priority. This is SCHOOL SECURITY measured using a safe walking route. The distances are calculated by use of the Local The whole school is protected by an alarm system and recently installed CCTV Authority Geographical Information System cameras. All doors and gates are locked at (GIS) which accurately measures the distance the beginning of teaching sessions in the from the home address to the school. This will morning and afternoon. All visitors must be measured from front door of home to the report to the Main Office and use the key nearest school gate. If distances are equal, as pad outside the door to announce their calculated by GIS, for example a flat in a block arrival. Any person visiting the school must sign the Visitors book and if of dwellings with the same front door entrance, a differentiation by floor level will be used. necessary identification must be produced. ATTENDANCE Appeals We are very proud of our record of attendance. In the event of the school refusing admission to Since 2012 the attendance figures have a child, parents have the right to appeal (except consistently risen. Registration takes place at at nursery level, which is non-statutory). 9am and 1pm. Pupils arriving after 9.30am will receive a late mark. Such an appeal should be addressed to the Chair of the Governors. Regular attendance is very important for your child. If the pupil is unable to attend please inform the school as soon as possible. We recommend that pupils are not taken on holiday during term time and parents should always seek consent from the Headteacher before any holidays are booked.
Date Target Actual Spring 2018 96.7% 95%
Summer 2018 96.7% 95.7% Autumn 2018 96.7% 98% Spring 2019 96.7% 97.2% Autumn 2019 96.7% 96.1% March 2020 96.7% 90% September 2020 96.7% 96%
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TEACHER ASSESSMENT FOREST SCHOOL
Teacher assessment is on-going and formally recorded at the end of each Key Stage. Please see the comparative tables included with this pack.
SPORTS
At KS2, all pupils are taught a range of skills relating to the revised curriculum orders. Professionals/ coaches are periodically invited in to teach the pupils either in the school day or during after school activities. External providers run Multi sports and Football club throughout the year. KS2/Year 2 pupils have swimming lessons at the Maelor School, Penley every
Autumn/Spring term, Year 1 & 2 in the summer term. Every class has a timetabled morning or afternoon session in our Forest School every A P.E. kit (white P.E. shirt/dark shorts and week. The children learn basic skills in the pumps or trainers) should be kept in outdoor environment that includes numeracy school for weekly P.E. sessions. The school and literacy across the curriculum. has an annual sports day to which parents are invited to watch. HOMEWORK
The School has a homework policy which encourages parents to support work undertaken by the pupils in school.
PUPIL PROGRESS
If you wish at any time to discuss your child’s progress, please contact your child’s teacher to make arrangements. Target Setting meetings are arranged for all pupils in the autumn and Spring Terms when parents are provided with
individual targets for their children. Year 6 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES pupils are encouraged to attend these evenings with their parents to discuss their own progress
and targets. Parents of Early Years pupils are The school offers a range of extra- invited into school to during the Autumn Term curricular activities. We offer a rolling to discuss their child’s progress. A summative programme, aimed at engaging the written report is sent to every parent at the end interest of as many pupils as possible and of the school year. This includes a summary of developing a wide range of skills. Details of progress of all Curriculum subjects, the pupil’s these are included in the termly next steps/targets, a record of attendance and newsletters. the opportunity to discuss the report with the Private music teachers offer piano tuition teachers. At the end of each Key Stage the and drum lessons. report will also include assessment results and comparative data.
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SCHOOL MEALS SCHOOL UNIFORM School cook Mrs. Tombs prepares all meals on the premises. All dinner The school uniform is maroon and grey. money paid in advance directly to We encourage all pupils to wear and to the LA. Online. Please see Mrs be proud of our school uniform, which is Williams for details. Alternatively, available to order online through your child may bring a packed lunch https://sarahsembroidery.co.uk/product- and drink in an unbreakable category/hanmer-school/ Orders may be container. If you think your child is placed at any time during the school entitled to free meals the relevant year. forms are available in school. A FP
& Junior meal costs £2.40.
Milk for the Foundation Phase children is provided free of charge. As a school, we aim to encourage healthy eating throughout the school day and we provide at a cost of 20p daily a substantial healthy snack in all FP classes. We politely ask that all KS2 parents respect the school’s policy for Healthy Eating and the Welsh Government recommendations through Appetite for Life and that they provide a healthy snack for playtime and water not juice for their children to drink throughout the day. Water is available for all pupils. We also ask that packed meals for lunch do not contain sweets or chocolates.
Current Covid restrictions in place, parents are required to provide their own child with a healthy snack.
Well done to Mrs Tombs for once again achieving a Food Hygiene Rating 5! June 2018.
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PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT BREAKFAST
The school has a P.T.A. (Hanmer School The School currently has a Breakfast Club. Fundraisers ). Over the years parents have The breakfast part of the initiative is raised a substantial amount of money funded by the Welsh Government and is which has been used to increase resources free to all pupils from Nursery to Year 6. in all curriculum areas and fund arranged Breakfast is served between 8.20am and activities. All parents are always welcome 8.50am. Doors open daily, Monday to at meetings. Friday at 7.50 am a charge of £1 is made by the LA for supervision of children before Volunteer help is also very welcome in the 8.20am. classroom. If you are a new parent, please offer your time and support to the school. All helpers are subject to DBS checks.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
The school has an After School Club which runs daily - Monday to Friday, 3.15 pm- 5.15 pm. EARLY YEARS PROVISION The School is an approved setting for Early
Education children. This enables children to receive funded education provision the term after their third birthday.
Children are admitted to Nursery during the academic year when they have their fourth birthday. Prior to entry, parents of the Early Years children are invited in to school for an informal introductory evening. They will receive an information booklet outlining the aims and activities of
the children.
The School is also a base for the local Tots and Toddlers group and Hanmer Playgroup. Currently suspended due to Covid.
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Our Fantastic Achievements
Foundation Phase
LO5+ Performance
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 9 pupils 8 pupils 8 pupils 15 6 pupils 15 13 pupils 11% 12.5% 12.5% pupils 16.6% pupils 7.5% 7.5%
LLCE 100% 100% 100% 100% 83% 77% COVID MD 100% 100% 100% 100% 83% 66%
PSD 100% 100% 100% 100% 83% 100% FPI 100% 100% 100% 100% 83% 66%
LO6+ Performance
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 9 pupils 8 pupils 8 pupils 15 6 15 13 pupils
11% 12.5% 12.5% pupils Pupils Pupils 7.5% 16.6% 7.5%
LLCE 22% 50% 38% 47% 33% 42% COVID
MD 33% 50% 62% 33% 33% 42% PSD 89% 100% 100% 100% 83% 77%
Key Stage 2
Level 4+ Performance
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 9 pupils 11pupils 9 pupils 9 pupils 7 pupils 4 pupils 6 pupils
11% 9% 11.1% 11.1% 14.3% 25% 16.5%
English 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% COVID Welsh 89% 100% 100% 66.6% 100% 100%
Maths 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Science 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% CSI 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Level 5+ Performance
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 9 pupils 11pupils 9 pupils 9 pupils 7 pupils 4 pupils 6 pupils 11% 9% 11% 11% 14.3% 25% 16.5%
English 67% 63% 100% 56% 72% 75% COVID Welsh 67% 66% 56% 33% 29% 50% Maths 78% 72% 89% 67% 86% 100% Science 78% 63% 100% 56% 86% 100%
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Thank you for taking the time to read this Prospect us. Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Tel. No. 01948 830238 Email-