WELCOME TO PLUMBLAND CE SCHOOL It is my pleasure to extend you a warm welcome to Plumbland CE School. If your child is to join us for the first time we look forward to a happy and successful association over the coming years. If you already have a child here we are pleased to renew the links between us. At Plumbland CE School it is important to us that we instil a sense of curiosity and wonder and a love for learning, in all our pupils, which will continue with them throughout their entire life. This booklet provides information on the school, its aims, curriculum and activities. Confidence in a school comes from knowing and understanding what is happening within it. We value the close links we have with our children's families, and hope to work together to ensure your child is happy and works to the best of their ability. Our most recent developments are continuing to drive our school forward to ensure our children are at the heart of a vibrant, progressive and rewarding environment. Our school continues to invest heavily in new technologies to prepare children for the future, whilst ensuring they are happy and feel safe within their learning. Claire McKie Head Teacher PLUMBLAND C OF E VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED PRIMARY SCHOOL PLUMBLAND CE SCHOOL was opened on Sunday, January 12th, 1800 as Plumbland Free Grammar School. The original building contained two spacious classrooms and a clock tower. It was built in the Georgian style of architecture with low windows giving rooms that were light, cheerful and warm. A third classroom, cloakrooms and a kitchen were added later. THE school stands in its own grounds in a quiet rural location situated on the corner of Parsonby Green. There is a large tar-paved playground, an adventure play area and gardens for the children to use. Adjacent to the school there is a field which is used for sports, games and community events. CAPTAIN John Sibson, 1700-1760, a native of Plumbland left the residue of his estate, after the death of his wife, for the building and endowment of a new school. The Trust Fund still exists today, it is administered by a board of Trustees. Academic Year 2021-2022 ADDRESS: Parsonby, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria CA7 2DQ TELEPHONE: 016973 20628 FAX: 016973 23532 E-mail [email protected] Website: www.plumbland.cumbria.sch.uk HEAD TEACHER: Mrs Claire McKie TEACHING STAFF Mrs C Breeze Key Stage Two Class Teacher Mrs V Brierley Key Stage Two Class Teacher Mr C Cowper Computing Teacher Mrs C McKie Key Stage One/Two Class Teacher Mr J Rennie Key Stage Two Class Teacher/Forest School leader Mrs N Robinson Key Stage One/Foundation Class Teacher SUPPORT STAFF Mrs D Bowe Higher Level Teaching Assistant Mrs C Breeze Teaching Assistant Mrs K Cooper Teaching Assistant Miss L McLean Teaching Assistant/Mid-Day Supervisor/EMC Mrs A Irving Catering Assistant Miss S Metcalf Mid-Day Supervisor Mrs S Stephenson Administrator/Mid-Day Supervisor/Teaching Assistant/A S Club Mr B Stephenson Relief Mid-Day Supervisor/1:1 Reading Mrs G Stevens Mid-Day Supervisor SCHOOL GOVERNORS Reverend S Banks Foundation Mr A Clouston Local Authority Mr D Constable Parent Mr D Crosdale Co-opted Mr S Grant Co-opted Mr C Hill Foundation Mrs J Lee Teaching staff Mrs C McKie Head Teacher Mr J Spiers-Dawson Co-opted Mr J. Taylor Chairman/Co-opted Mrs C Thwaites Parent Mrs G Winder Associate Member Mrs S Stephenson Clerk to the Governors PRE – SCHOOL Mrs G Winder Pre-School Leader Miss J Winder Pre-School Teacher/Assistant Mrs E Lister Pre-School Assistant Aims of the School “We are high achievers, self-believers learning in a caring supportive school. We are everything together and together in everything” At Plumbland School we aim to develop the full potential of every child in a happy, caring, stimulating environment. We will encourage the growth of self-esteem, independence, self-worth and a feeling of belonging to a community. Recognising its historic foundation, the school will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church at parish and diocesan level. The school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers to all its pupils. The school seeks to ensure that no members of its community will suffer discrimination based on their sex, racial origin, physical ability, religious belief or educational need. Organisation of the school The school is organised into three classes, an infant (Key Stage One/ Foundation) and a Year 3/4 class and a Year 5/6 class. It is our aim to maintain the ethos of our small school with small classes and a family atmosphere. The strength of a school this size is the amount of teaching time that can be devoted to each child, and the level of pastoral care, which is fostered by the close relationship with the children, their parents and the community. The School Day 8.50am School begins 9 .10- 9.30am School Assembly/ worship time (Mon, Weds, Thurs) 10.30-10.50am Morning break 12.00- 1.00pm Lunch 1.00pm-1.20pm School Assembly/ Worship Time (Tues & Fri) 2.20- 2.30pm Afternoon break 3.10pm End of school day for Infants 3.15pm End of school day for Juniors Admissions Procedure Children can be admitted to school in the September of the year in which they have their fifth birthday. While the majority of parents usually take advantage of the Authority's arrangements there is no legal requirement for any child to be in full time education until the beginning of the term following their fifth birthday. During the summer term there will be an opportunity for new entrants and parents to visit school. Children will be admitted to school in September initially, on a part-time basis. The maximum admission number for our school is 8 children. Admission arrangements Some schools receive more applications than there are places available. Where this happens at a community or voluntary controlled school applications will be prioritised using the oversubscription criteria contained in the General Admissions Policy. This means that children will be allocated places in the order of priority given below. Children looked after, i.e. in public care, giving priority, if necessary, to the youngest child (ren) and children who were previously looked after. Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of their admission. Children living outside the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of their admission who were directed to that school by the LA either in the absence of a place being available in the catchment area school due to oversubscription and the school was identified by the LA as the next nearest with a place available or in their Statement of Special Educational Needs. Children living in the catchment area with a parent on the electoral roll of a C of E church. Other children living in the catchment area giving priority to those living furthest away from an alternative school where the LA is able to determine that a place is available, measured by the shortest walking route by road. Children living outside the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school at the time of their admission. In relation to Church of England Voluntary Controlled Schools, children living outside the catchment area who with a parent regularly attend a church in membership of Churches Together in Britain or the Evangelical Alliance. Children living outside the catchment area with a parent on the electoral roll of a C of E church. Children living outside the catchment area, giving priority to those who live closest to the school, measured in a straight line on the map. If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Head Teacher. Transfer to Secondary School At age 11 children transfer to Secondary Education. Parents are free to choose the school they wish their child to attend. Schools to which children have recently transferred include Beacon Hill, Nelson Thomlinson, Cockermouth and Keswick. Transfers to Secondary Schools (July 2021) School No. of children transferring Beacon Hill 3 The Nelson Thomlinson School 3 Keswick School 2 Cockermouth 1 Children’s Welfare Naturally, the welfare of each child in our care is of prime importance. If a child becomes ill parents will be contacted (or the person named as an emergency contact) and we will care for the child until a parent arrives. In the event of a child needing urgent medical attention parents will be contacted and an ambulance called to take the child to hospital. When children start school parents are asked to fill in a form giving names of emergency school. Health During the child's school life hearing, eyesight, height and weight are checked periodically, usually in Reception and Year 6. Advice can be sought from the Springboard Centre 01228 608250 regarding children health. Parents There is a parents’ evening during the Autumn Term and Spring Term when you can discuss your child's work with his/her teacher. Please feel free to call at any time if you want to discuss anything concerning your child. However, you are requested to telephone or call at break times if possible, as this causes the least disruption to the children's lessons.