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Lunsford Primary School Swallow Road Larkfield Aylesford Kent ME20 6PY

Lunsford Primary

School

A journey of success and excellence

Mission Statement:

At Lunsford we aim to create a

nurturing, creative and

inspiring environment which

enables us to have valued,

happy and independent

learners. Our children are

ready to grasp life’s

opportunities with confidence

and success.

Welcome to our school.

At Lunsford primary we are justly

proud of the high academic standards

that our pupils achieve.

The staff and governors work hard to

provide a stimulating environment

and the quality of teaching that will

ensure good learning.

This prospectus will tell you lots about

the school but you can also visit our

school website to learn even more.

www.lunsford.kent.sch.uk


Starting School

Our reception or foundation stage

class is called Panda Class. Having

been offered a place at Lunsford

through the Kent Admissions

procedure, parents will be invited

to the school to find out more

about how they can be involved

when their children start school.

They will be able to hear from their

class teacher and support staff all

about how the day will be

organised. During the Foundation

Year the school follows the EYFS

Statutory Framework which

assesses the progress and

development of the youngest

pupils. We also use the Early

Excellence Baseline Assessment.

Parents are kept informed of their

child’s progress through regular

meetings with the key worker and

Tapestry which is an online tool

which all Panda parents have

access to.

Working with Parents

At Lunsford Primary School we

want to form strong partnerships

with parents and carers. We have

two formal parent consultation

evenings a year but parents are

always welcome to make

appointments to speak with their

child’s teacher if they have a

concern or query. There are many

events that take place during the

year such as class assemblies and

concerts and we hope that parents

will attend these. Parents are also

invited to come into school as

voluntary helpers or to accompany

children on the many school trips

that the school arranges. (Please

note a security check has to be

made on voluntary helpers.)


Organisation

Lunsford Primary is a ‘through-

primary’ which means that children

can be here from the age of 4

through to the age of 11.

There are 7 classes in the school –

one foundation stage (4 to 5 year

olds), two key stage 1 (5 to 7 year

olds) and four key stage 2 (7 to 11

year olds).

Each class has the equivalent of a

full time teacher but some classes

have two teachers doing part of the

week each. The teachers work

closely together on planning and

assessment and both teachers

attend the consultation evenings.

The school has a team of

experienced teaching assistants

who support the learning

throughout the school.

School Houses

The children will join a well-

established house system which

they support through good

behaviour, hard work and co-

operative team spirit. Siblings are

put in the same house to avoid a

conflict of loyalty!

Chartwell Penshurst Hever Knole

The school day

Children come in

from 8.40am

Infants

08.50 -12.00

13.15 -15.10

Juniors

08.50 -12.15

13.15 -15.10

A member of staff is

on duty from 08.40

Please do not arrive

before that time.


Uniform

At Lunsford the uniform is very

important. It instils a sense of

belonging and fosters the correct

attitude to school life. The Lunsford

uniform is quite distinctive and

children wear it with pride.

Boys winter Girls winter

Grey/black trousers White shirt (or polo shirt with collar) Maroon motif sweatshirt Black school shoes Grey socks

Grey/black skirt, pinafore dress or trousers White shirt (or polo shirt with collar) Maroon motif sweatshirt or cardigan Black school shoes (no heels) Grey or white tights or socks

Boys summer Girls summer

Grey/black trousers or shorts White shirt (or polo shirt with collar)

Grey/black skirt, pinafore dress, trousers or long shorts White shirt (or polo shirt with collar) Maroon candy stripe/gingham dress

PE and Sport PE and Sport

Navy Blue shorts T shirt in house colour Plimsolls PE Bag

Navy Blue shorts T shirt in house colour Plimsolls PE bag

Sweatshirts, cardigans and coats

can be ordered from School Trends

at www.schooltrends.co.uk

Caps, hats, art overalls (Panda Class

only) and bags are available in the

school office. Trousers and skirts

can be purchased from any high

street store. Apart from small stud

earrings children are not allowed

jewellery in school. Long hair must

be tied back. We do not allow

extreme haircuts such as tram lines

and Mohican styles.

http://www.schooltrends.co.uk/


Healthy Eating

The school has been awarded the

Healthy Schools Award and is

maintaining that initiative through

the Kent Healthy Schools

Enhancement Model. An outside

caterer provides the school meals

and the menus support the core

theme of healthy eating within the

Healthy Schools programme.

Dishes are freshly prepared each

day and recipes are developed to

be balanced and nutritional. The

Children and Families Act 2014

places a legal duty on all

state-funded schools in England,

including academies and free

schools to offer a free school lunch

to all pupils in reception, year 1

and year 2.

Junior parents are asked to pay on the Monday of the week if their

child is having school lunches. Parents can pay by cash or cheque which can be brought to school in an envelope marked with the child’s name, class and dates required and amount enclosed. It is possible for children to have

free school meals if the family is in

receipt of certain allowances.

The school also provides the

facilities for children to eat a

packed lunch. There are certain

restrictions on the content of the

packed lunch in line with the school

Healthy Eating policy.

Pupils are asked to bring in a water

bottle (plain water no flavoured

juice) to drink throughout the day.

www.schoolfoodtrust.org.uk

Chocolate bars,

sweets, fizzy drinks.

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Biscuit, cake, Pepperami, Cheese- strings, cereal bars, sausage rolls, pasties, ‘Lunchables’ Crisps,

Fruit, raw vegetables,

sandwiches, pasta,

salads, wraps, pitta,

cooked meat, egg,

cheese.


Behaviour

The school has high standards of

conduct. We expect children to

behave in a polite and sensible

manner and to show respect to

every member of the school

community.

We have 7 Golden Values which

were decided by the children. They

are:

We are kind to everyone

We look after our environment both inside and outside

We help each other out

We do our best in everything we do

We are polite and show good manners

We are determined in our learning

We take responsibility for our behaviour and learning.

Good behaviour is rewarded by

house points and children have a

weekly treat called ‘golden time’

when children can choose a

favourite activity such as computer

games or outdoor games. There is a

weekly celebration of hard work

and good behaviour at the merit

assembly on Friday afternoons.

If children misbehave, the

sanctions are missing some golden

time, missing play times and,

rarely, detention. Parents are

always informed if a child is causing

undue concern and the school

expects parents to support it in

enforcing the school rules. Parents

are asked to sign a home school

agreement when their child starts

school and again from time to time

during the child’s time at school.

Attendance

Schools are required to account for

each half day of every child’s

absence from school. Parents are,

therefore requested to telephone

the school for any absence and

send a brief note when their child

returns. Please notify the school in

advance if your child has a medical

or dental appointment and is likely

to return to school part way

through the day. If at all possible

please arrange medical

appointments outside of school

hours.


Children should not be sent back to

school for 24 hours after a

sickness/tummy bug.

Applications for holiday absence

during term time will not be

authorised unless there are

exceptional circumstances. Parents

making such a request are required

to complete a request form and an

appointment with the Headteacher

to discuss the request will be

made.

Medication in School

We can only give medicine that has been prescribed by a doctor. Medicines

must be in the original container with the child’s name on the label. Parents

must call in at the office to complete a form giving

permission for the school to administer the medicine. Parents

of pupils with a need for longer term medicine, including

asthma inhalers, should see the school office to ensure that

the correct accessibility and dosage is in place.

Medical facilities are limited in school but there are several qualified first-

aiders. Parents will be contacted if a child becomes unwell at school.

Arrangements for Disabled Pupils

Parents of disabled pupils are

asked to give the Headteacher

details as soon as they are offered

a place at the school. The

Headteacher will arrange a meeting

at a mutually convenient time to

discuss ways in which the child will

be able to take a full part in the life

of the school and how any

difficulties can be overcome.

The Headteacher will make any

necessary arrangements to enable

the child to participate fully in all

lessons and activities. These may

include briefing staff, obtaining

special equipment and employing

support staff. These may take time

to put into place and may require

further advice and assistance from

the Area Office or specialist

agencies so parents are urged to

see the Headteacher as soon as

possible so that everything can be

ready for the child’s first day at

school.


Special Educational Needs

Every child is special to us and we

strive to ensure that every child has

access to a broad and balanced

curriculum in an environment

which gives the child confidence

and raises self-esteem.

However, sometimes a child is

identified as having Additional

Educational Needs requiring extra

support. This support is provided in

a positive and caring way.

Sometimes an Individual Education

Plan will be provided, setting

targets and monitoring progress.

This will be after consultation with

the pupil, parents, teachers and

Learning Support Assistants. When

necessary, further assistance can

be sought from a number of

external agencies, including

Individual Pupil Services. The

school aims to provide a

framework within which all

involved parties liaise closely,

enabling the child to progress and

reach his or her maximum

potential.

Complaint

The school aims to do the best it can for all the children it its care. We

welcome parents in school and the staff will help you with any points you

want to clarify or enquiries you may have. Your child’s teacher will be

pleased to talk to you if you want to discuss something that bothers you or

your child but this is best done by arrangement so that the teacher can give

you their full attention without being distracted by children arriving or

leaving. The class teacher may refer the matter to the Headteacher and,

again, it is recommended that you make an appointment so that due time

can be given to the concern. A copy of the complaints policy is available in

the school office or on the website. www.lunsford.kent.sch.uk

http://www.lunsford.kent.sch.uk/


The school curriculum at Lunsford Primary is based on the National

Curriculum. There are three core subjects English, Maths and Science and

eight other foundation subjects: History, Geography, Art, Design Technology,

ICT, Music, P.E and R.E.

As far as possible, the school teaches through topics and makes cross –

curricular links between the subjects so a History subject such as the

Explorers will include some Geography, Science and Art. This allows children

to make links and makes the learning more meaningful. The long term plans

ensure that children get a broad and balanced curriculum.

English cont.

Writing

Children are taught to write

fluently and expressively. They

are given the opportunities to

write in a range of styles and

for different purposes and

readers. Skills for writing are

taught from the foundation

stage onward and cursive

script is used from the

beginning. Teachers use topic

work to stimulate writing and

make it purposeful.

English

Speaking and Listening

We want to help children to speak

fluently and listen attentively.

Children are encouraged to speak

in partner and class work and to

wider audiences in assemblies.

Reading

We aim to teach children to read

fluently and with understanding so

that can be independent learners

and gain pleasure from the printed

word. We use phonics as a key

component of early reading. The

school has just renewed its

reading scheme and has many

attractive books that appeal to

children. Children are taught in

guided reading sessions

throughout the school.


Maths

Children follow the national numeracy

strategy and are taught using a variety of

resources and methods. All children cover

the content of Number, Algebra, Shape and

Space, and Data Handling.

The emphasis is on teaching children

strategies for mental arithmetic and

problem solving and practice is given at

every level. The younger children do a lot of

practical work and more formal recording is

introduced gradually during year 1.

The school hopes that parents will help

their child to practice number bonds and

multiplication tables and will encourage

children to use maths in everyday situations

such as shopping and sports. Board games

and card games are an excellent way to

reinforce work done at school.

Children receive a maths lesson every day

and maths is often part of the topic work

that they are studying.

Science

The science curriculum is carefully planned

to ensure that every child has experience

of work in physical properties, materials,

and life processes. In addition, children are

asked to plan and conduct a fair test and

make deductions. Children are taught to

consider the best way to record their

findings and are encouraged to present

their work clearly and methodically.

In the lower school, science work is

organised within topics such as autumn or

houses. As children progress up the school,

science becomes more subject-based.

The school is fortunate enough to have a

pond area which can be used for work,

observations and surveys.


History and Geography

History and Geography are planned to

give children skills and information in an

interesting and relevant way.

In the early years this would be through

topic work such as Houses and Home.

Older pupils study a specific period of

history such as the Romans or a specific

geographical feature like Rivers or

Mountains. In both subjects teachers use

cross-curricular links to reinforce the

learning.

History and Geography lend themselves

to local studies and the school has

resources to help children tackle studies

of the environment. Many of our school

outings have an historic or geographic

focus.

Physical Education (P.E.)

The children are taught progressive

skills in games and gymnastics. The

hall is well equipped with apparatus

and the school has a wide variety of

resources for indoor and outdoor

activities. The emphasis is on

learning skills and sportsmanship

but the school also teaches creative

P.E. and offers children dance and

dance - drama lessons.

In the Infant years, children are

helped to develop co-ordination,

balance and dexterity. As the

children grow, they take on more

advanced skills and begin to learn

game rules and techniques. By the

junior years, the children are taking

part in football, netball, rounders

and cricket. Year 3 & 6 children have

regular swimming lessons in the

local school pool. From time to time

matches are arranged against other

schools and, in the summer term, a

sports day is held when every child

can take part. Once a week each

class is taken by our specialist PE

Teacher who will be with us for the

next two years as part of the

Government funding for PE and the

Olympic Legacy.


Assessment

In the Reception class, children

have a key worker who observes

the child’s development and

progress.

In Key Stage 1 and 2 children are

assessed during the year with

formal tests and teacher

assessments. All children’s

progress is carefully monitored

throughout the year.

At the end of the key stages 1

and 2 (aged 7 and aged 11),

children take the government

SATs and the cohort results of

these are published nationally.

In year 1 the children have a

Phonics Screening Check to

make sure that they are making

the appropriate progress with

their sounds for reading.

Parents are invited to school in

the autumn and spring for

parent-teacher consultations

and receive a written report in

the summer.

Religious Education

The R.E. Curriculum is based upon the Kent

Agreed Syllabus and the QCA schemes of work.

Children will learn about the doctrines of the

main world religions and will consider aspects of

modern life from a moral and spiritual point of

view.

Worship in the school takes the form of whole

school and class assemblies and are of a broadly

Christian nature. Every day the children are given

the opportunity to contemplate aspects of the

world in which they live. The school has links with

local church groups and it comes regularly to

share or lead assemblies.

Parents are entitled to withdraw their child from

attending both the Acts of Worship and the

religious Education lessons. Such requests should

be made in writing to the Headteacher or the

Chairman of the Governors.


Music and Art

Music making and singing are an

important part of life at Lunsford.

Children take part in regular music

lessons where they learn rhythm,

melody and music appreciation. The

school has a range of percussion

instruments available for lessons and

there is the opportunity to learn the

recorder at the lunchtime clubs. Every

week, children attend a music assembly

where they learn hymns and songs.

Kent Music School offer the chance for

Key stage 2 children to learn the violin-

this is at an additional cost to parents.

From the very first days at Lunsford

School, children are introduced to a

wide range of artistic techniques and

skills such as drawing, painting,

printing, junk modelling and collage.

They are also encouraged to appreciate

the work of other artists and gain an

understanding of why and how a piece

of work was created. Children are

encouraged to express themselves

through art and children’s efforts are

valued through displays of work.

Technology

Technology is divided into Information

Communication Technology or I.C.T. and

Design Technology or D.T. In fact, both

areas are to be found in every part of the

curriculum and the school is careful to

ensure that children apply their skills and

knowledge in this area to all their work.

Children are expected to find practical

answers to real needs. The school has a

suite of computers and these are used by

the children for word- processing, graphic

design, desk top publishing and data -

handling. Every class has an interactive

white board.

In D.T. pupils engage in designing, making

and reviewing models, creating menus,

preparing food and solving practical

problems. Often D.T. is linked to work

being done in other areas of the

curriculum. The school has a technology

room with good resources that allow lots

of practical, hands-on work.


Clubs

The school seeks to develop the skills and knowledge of its pupils in a whole

range of activities. To this end, staff encourage children to take part in extra -

curricular activities. Some activities are seasonal e.g. rounders club, but

other activities such as board games club run all year. Your child will usually

inform you about the clubs and you will receive a letter giving you more

information. This letter will ask for permission for your child to join the club

and clarify the arrangements you have made for the safe collection of your

child in after- school sessions.

Homework

We encourage parents to keep in touch with their child’s progress and cannot

stress too often the importance of liaison between home and school. The

school wishes to promote homework in a positive way. It is not regarded as a

punishment but as an enjoyable way of extending the activities of school.

Older children have set homework and all children are expected to read at

home. The children have a reading record book so that you can record when

you have heard your child read. There are also many informal opportunities

for parents to support school learning e.g. board games, card games, travel

games (on journeys), cooking, sports activities, shopping, etc. For a child, a

short time with the attention of an interested adult in a shared activity can

be as, if not more, beneficial than any number of exercises set by the school.

A full copy of our Homework Policy is available from the school.

Visitors to school and school excursions

Educational visits and experts visiting the school are an integral part of the

curriculum provision. Parents are notified in writing of all such activities.

Consent is usually required for an off-site visit. For some activities and

excursions we ask for a voluntary contribution from parents. No child is ever

excluded from a trip because the parents have not made a contribution but if

the school cannot meet the shortfall the whole trip may have to be cancelled.


Who’s who!

Our Teaching Team

Headteacher Mr. M. Dechaine

Deputy Headteacher Mrs. T. Ewence

Panda (Reception class) teacher Miss. L Burton

Elephant (Year 1) teachers Mrs. A Humphrey

Giraffe (Year 2) teachers Mrs. R Adams/Mrs. S. Dove

Lion (Year 3) teachers Mrs. S. Corner/Mrs. K. Gibbs-Murray

Koala (Year 4) teachers Mrs. L. Abbott/ Mrs. K. Davies

Tiger (Year 5) teacher Miss. E. McCrea

Zebra (Year 6) teacher Mrs. T. Ahluwalia

Reading Teacher Mrs. C. Miller

Specialist P.E Teacher Mr. C. Dickinson

SENCo Mrs. T. Collins

Our Teaching Assistant Team

Mrs. B. Anderson, Mrs. P. Birchard, Mrs. M. Cripps, Mrs. J. Jacobs,

Mrs. C. James, Mr. I. Murray, Mrs. G. Jones, Mrs. L. Rushton, Mrs. C. Webb and Mrs Coster

Our Support Team

Family Liaison Officer Mrs. K. Till

Business Manger Mrs. J. Cook

Office Manager Mrs. K. Mead

Admin Assistant Mrs. G. Quinn

Caretaker Mr. N. Palmer

Midday Supervisors Mrs. L. Morgan, Mrs. J. Locks, Mrs.S. Davison

Mrs S. Wood, Mrs.L. Fulton, Mrs.R. Thomas


Governing Body

Schools in England and Wales have a governing body that supports and monitors the work

of the school.

The current governing body consists of the following:

Mr. L. Pearce (Chair) Parent Governor

Mrs. J. Sharpe (vice) Co-opted Governor

Mr. G. Hutchinson Co-opted Governor

Vacant Co-opted Governor

Mr. M. Dechaine Staff Governor

Mrs. T. Ewence Staff Governor

Mrs M. Humphrey Staff Governor

Mrs. V. Keeling Parent Governor

Mr. M. Bagley Parent Governor

Mrs. K. Goldsmith Co-opted Governor

Mrs. J. Cook Associate Governor

Mrs. K. Mead Associate Governor

Local Authority

Mr. Patrick Leeson Corporate Director Education, Learning and Skills

Sessions House County Hall Maidstone Kent

ME14 1XQ 01622 694305

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