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Welcome from the Head Teacher

We hope that this prospectus will provide you with most of theinformation you would like to know about Claverdon PrimarySchool and what it has to offer your children. More information isavailable on our website at www.claverdonschool.org.uk

The school is open to you at any time and I hope you will takeup the opportunity to visit us and see for yourself the schoolat work. We aim to work with you as parents to foster a love oflearning and to enable your children to acquire the skills whichthey need to reach their full potential. We give high priority toliteracy and numeracy, which are at the heart of the curriculum.In addition, we provide a wide range of after school activities,setting high standards in all aspects of school life.

As a school we value each individual and their unique contributionto the life of our community. Tolerance and respect for othersunderpin every element of the work ofthe school.

Should you decide to join us atClaverdon, we look forward to welcomingyour child into the life of the school.

Mrs Kate GoverHeadteacher

Contact Details

Claverdon Primary SchoolBreach LaneClaverdonWarksCV35 8QA

Tel: 01926 842403Fax: 01926 843387

email: admin2017@we-learn.com

Web:www.claverdonschool.org.uk

Inclusion and Special Needs

Claverdon Primary School is an inclusive school and is open to any child ofprimary school age (4 to 11 years)

Admissions to Reception and in-year transfers are managed by WarwickshireCounty Council. As an inclusive school, we offer available places to anyoneseeking admission into any year group during the academic year regardless of

gender, ethnicity or Special Educational Needs.

Claverdon School is committed to the achievement of quality and equality forall its pupils, staff and governors. Unfair discrimination, in any shape or form,on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, disability or age will be challenged andpositively countered whenever and however it occurs.

Childrens progress is constantly monitored and assessed and careful recordsare kept.

Occasionally we nd that a child does not make the progress we expect. Ifthis occurs, parents are consulted and appropriate steps taken to supportthe child. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) may be drawn up with individualtargets, review dates and ideas to help parents to support their child athome. Parents will always be consulted and kept fully informed at every stageif we identify a child that could benet from some extra help.

Gifted and talented pupils are supported in a variety of ways to meet their

individual needs. From time to time, children may be invited to join a smallgroup to explore problem solving and similar tasks to enhance their thinkingskills and to extend their learning.

I think the staff are positive and caring. They have avery professional attitude. Children are very well lookedafter

Turns out well behaved, kind, considerate childrenwho are condent and well adjusted At the heart of

the village withtraditional values andhigh standards.

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Introduction

Claverdon Primary School is a medium size community school locatedin the heart of Claverdon village in Warwickshire serving a widecatchment area of pupils from surrounding towns and villages. Wehave strong links with our local village community and with a partner

school in Birmingham.

We have approximately 190 children on role in 7 single-year classesfrom 4 to 11 years.

The school staff includes a mixture of long-serving and recentlyappointed teachers supported by a strong network of qualiedTeaching Assistants in every class.

An active and committed Governing Body and enthusiastic Friends ofClaverdon Primary School committee contribute signicantly to theefcient running and success of the School.

The school promotes a friendly and inclusive environment for staffand pupils.

As well as promoting excellence in the National Curriculum we offera wide range of extra-curricular activities through staff-run clubsand external expertise. A variety of enrichment opportunties arearranged to support individual class topics.

We benet from on-site wrap-around care provided by Clover Clubfrom 8.00am to 6.00pm.

We Offer:

- A caring and supportive environment- High academic standards- Development of condent, sociable children- Single year classes for 4-11 year olds- Excellent facilities- After-school club from 8am to 6pm- Extensive extra-curricular activities- Set in picturesque countryside

Governing Body

I hope that this prospectus provides you with both usefulinformation and a avour of our village school.

It is important that as parents, you feel welcome. A goodrelationship between school and home helps to build a childscondence and assists their development in school. We dependupon the co-operation, support and involvement of parents. At

Claverdon we strive to foster a relationship that doesnt end atthe school gate, and to develop a good understanding betweenhome, staff and governors for the benet of our children.The children at Claverdon have a happy, safe and caringenvironment in which to learn. We aim to make our childrencondent, sensitive to others, interested in the world aroundthem and prepared for the challenges ahead.

Our team of Governors provide support to the school in a numberof ways, using our experience from various backgrounds. We arethere to make sure that schools performance is evaluated andcontinuously improves, to provide the strategic direction for theschool, to ensure legal obligations are met and that the schoolkeeps abreast of whatever challenges circumstances throw ourway. Most of all we are there because we care for our school andwant it to succeed.

I sincerely hope that your children enjoy their time at ClaverdonPrimary School should you decide to join us.

David Phillips

Chair of Governors

I think that the school has high expectations of thechildren and consequently the children generally havea good ethos towards their work and school

Thank you for getting to know our children so welland giving them such a high standard of teaching andpastoral support

The school has an excellent sense of community andis very caring

Aims of the School

To create a caring, happy and safe learning community, whichrespects each childs unique personality and which stimulates asense of excitement about learning; developing individual abilitiesto the full.

In support of our aims, we provide opportunities which:

Help children to establish and develop their sense of enquiry andthe rm foundations for learning, enabling them to learn bothindependently and as part of a team

Encourage children to persevere, to appreciate their ownachievements and those of others

Nurture individual self-esteem, a positive attitude to learning andpromote a healthy lifestyle

Develop a socially responsible, inclusive attitude and a respect forthe school, the environment and the local and wider community

Develop each childs spirituality by promoting curiosity,imagination, empathy, reection and greater self awareness.

Claverdon School is a happy safe and encouragingenvironment for my children. It is very strong onpraise, reward and building childrens condence.I am extremely happy with everything

Web:www.claverdonschool.org.uk

Ofsted Quote

Claverdon Primary is an effective school with outstandingfeatures. Pupils enjoy their learning and their outstandingbehaviour creates an extremely positive school ethos.Achievement is outstanding because pupils make goodprogress and reach very high standards in english,mathematics and science by the end of Year 6.