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 PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE “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 - 2 - - 4 - 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.