CHENNESTONEPrimary School

Welcome to Chennestone, a popular and successful primary school for pupils aged 4 – 11, centrally situated in the village of Sunbury on Thames.

The school is federated with Beauclerc Infant and Nursery School and the two schools are led and managed by the same Governing Body, Headteacher and School Leadership Team.

We have a strong ethos of collaboration and partnership and everyone, pupils, staff, parents, and governors work together to create a successful and constantly developing school.

Choosing a school for your child is a very important decision and we hope you will take the opportunity to come and see Chennestone Primary School in action.

Our school office will be happy to arrange a tour of the school with the Headteacher and prospective Reception Class parents have the opportunity to spend time in the Reception class with their child, to get a real feel for what it will be like.

We are sure as you walk around Chennestone you will understand why we are really proud of our children and our school.

"We have high expectations for everyone and we are committed to meeting the needs of every child and challenging them to have high aspirations and achieve their potential"

Learning at Chennestone"Pupils' behaviour in lessons and around the school is outstanding. They have exceptionally good attitudes to learning"

We create a learning environment where our children feel included and valued, happy and secure, where they experience and develop high self-worth and confidence in their own abilities.

We provide a challenging and motivating curriculum to promote excitement and achievement in learning and to develop positive attitudes and behaviour.

We offer a wide range of extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities to develop the diverse and individual strengths and talents of our children from the ability to represent their class on the school council, to using new technology, to playing a musical instrument or excellence on the sports field.

We design learning to:

l involve children in active learning and thinking

l engage and inspire through a rich and relevant curriculum

l foster creativity, curiosity and excitement in learning

l provide first hand and practical experiences

l create time for sustained, in-depth study and independence

l promote collaboration and teamwork

l develop evaluation and reflection skills

l enable varied and creative outcomes with high quality presentational skills

l incorporate the 4 R’s - Resilience, Resourcefulness, Reciprocity, Reflectiveness

l ensure learning is accessible for all

l create positive home learning experiences that are a valuable use of time

l provide varied opportunities for showcasing and valuing learning

Early Years Foundation Stage – the Reception ClassExperienced Early Years Teacher and Nursery Nurse

Nurturing and enabling environment that offers a creative Early Years curriculum and extensive indoor and outdoor facilities for active and varied playful learning experiences. The children are safe and happy. They learn to play together, to be curious, to explore, experiment, investigate and discover.

The Early Years Foundation Stage of learning is based on three prime areas of learning:

l Personal, Social and Emotional Developmentl Communication and Languagel Physical Development

The other four areas are known as the specific areas, through which the three prime areas are strengthened and applied. The specific areas are:

l Literacyl Mathematicsl Understanding the worldl Expressive arts and design

Experiences & Opportunities Children flourish and develop through a wide range of additional experiences and opportunities including:

l being part of a Rights Respecting and Sustainable School

l contributing to the School Council, the Green Team and citizenship activities

l training to be a peer mentor; taking on positions of responsibility

l belonging to a choir, learning to play an instrument or taking part in the performing arts

l being an active member of a club such as Needlework, Chess, French, Spanish or Art

l participating in the many Sports Clubs and competitive events

l representing the school in competitions, events and challenges

l enjoying visits to the locality, theatres, museums, historic places, parks and gardens

l making the most of residential trips in Year 3 and Year 6

l belonging to and taking pride in their school

Facilities & Servicesl Breakfast Sports Club, from 8 am and an Afterschool Club, from 3 – 6 pm

l Extensive grounds comprising of two playgrounds, sandpits, art, dance and drama areas, quiet spaces with shade, a pond garden, a wild garden, an allotment, a large playing field with a meadow and an exclusive outdoor learning area for the Reception Class

l A large hall, a purpose built gym and additional spaces for group work

l Excellent ICT facilities, sport and enrichment activities

l Full time teaching assistants to support learning in each class

l Specialist teaching and coaching for PE and Music

l French taught in all year groups

l Full time Welfare Assistant with enhanced First Aid training

l Active Parent Teacher Association with a full programme of events

Community"Working together we provide our children with the very best primary education so that they become effective and enthusiastic learners ready and confident to meet the challenges of the future"We believe that close links between home and school are essential and we value parental involvement, co-operation and support highly. We communicate effectively with parents through our website, newsletters, twitter, texts, informal and formal meetings and parent forum groups.

We work closely with our local community of schools, churches, sports clubs, libraries and Arts organisations. There are good opportunities for children to take an active part in community, Spelthorne and Surrey events.

Pastoral & SEND"Pupils feel safe and happy" l The children say they feel safe and secure. l They are kind and considerate to each other.l They respect each other’s views and differences and learn together well. l They have good opportunities to talk and share their thoughts and ideas.l They have a wide range of people who can help them. l They have a good knowledge of how to keep safe. l Learning in the classroom is designed to support and challenge all childrenl Each class has the skilful support of well-trained Teaching Assistants

Our Pastoral Team supports the child and the family through a range of provisions including additional learning support, specific intervention programmes, social skills groups, speech and language expertise, mentoring and counselling, practical help, parenting courses and access to outside agencies.

More information about our Special Educational Needs Provision can be found on our website - www.chennestone.surrey.sch.uk/parents/sen.html

"Children with SEN achieve well and make good progress"

Parents’ Comments“Teachers & staff make it a lovely place to learn”

“Such a positive and engaging school”

“It’s a lovely environment to learn in – with a great friendly atmosphere”

“Great school, great leadership, great pupils!”

“Approachable teachers always smiling!”

“Teachers go the extra mile”

“The children feel safe and cared for”

“I like the colourful environment and the children are happy and eager to learn”

“I’m very proud that my children go to Chennestone”

Aspirations l Confident, enthusiastic and aspirational learners who maximise

their potential l A relevant and imaginative curriculum to enthuse, inspire and

enable achievement l Children who enjoy learning and who feel safe, valued, involved

and empowered l Responsible citizens making a positive contribution to a

Rights Respecting and Sustainable community

CHENNESTONEPrimary School