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The information in this prospectus is up-to-date at the time of printing (September 2013).
Further details will need to be issued of course as events occur & situations change.
Prospectus
A People Place
If this is not a place where tears are understood,
Where do I go to cry ?
If this is not a place where my spirits can take wing,
Where do I go to fly ?
If this is not a place where my questions can be asked,
Where do I go to seek ?
If this is not a place where my feelings can be heard,
Where do I go to speak ?
If this is not a place where you‟ll accept me as I am,
Where can I go to be ?
If this is not a place where I can try to learn and grow,
Where can I just be me ?
William J. Crockett
Address: 9 Church Lane, South Wootton, King’s Lynn, Norfolk. PE30 3LJ
Telephone: 01553-671552
Fax: 01553 679474
email: [email protected]
Headteacher: Miss Joanne Davenport
School Details
On behalf of all of the children, governors and staff I would like to offer you a
warm welcome to South Wootton Infant School.
The purpose of this prospectus is to give you information about our school. It
cannot tell you everything but can give you a flavour of how the school
functions. If you would like to know more, please do not hesitate to contact me.
I am always very willing to show children, parents and carers around the school.
If you visit, we are sure you will find that our school is a very happy and
welcoming place for children and adults to work in.
At South Wootton Infant School you will find a very committed staff team who
offer your child a safe and stimulating learning environment. We want you and
your child to love coming to school and join us on an exciting learning journey
whilst here. When your child starts at our school we will engage in a partnership;
this partnership will be committed to develop the potential of your son or
daughter.
Jo Davenport
Headteacher
Welcome from Head
Location
South Wootton Infant School is situated in a pleasant and well-established, built-up area of Kings Lynn.
It is predominantly suburban in its nature - but prides itself on retaining a „village feel‟. It is well-served
by road and rail into Norwich, Cambridge, Peterborough and the coastal towns and villages of scenic
North-West Norfolk.
Setting
The school is purpose-built. The original building was erected in the mid-1960s, with later additions of
extra classrooms & facilities to accommodate rising pupil numbers. We now have 6 well-equipped
permanent classrooms. We have a library, a children‟s wet room with accessible toilet and shower, in
addition to our Hall and 3 offices. Recent additions include a new staff room and ICT suite. All this is
set in well-maintained grounds with 2 tarmac playgrounds, a quiet area with shade & seating, and a large
playing-field with trim-trail. Reception have their own secure outdoor area to enable full access to the
Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. There are plans to further develop the outdoor learning
environment.
Designation
We are an Infant School taking children between the ages of 4 & 7. At the age of 7, most of our pupils
transfer to the neighbouring Junior School (just down the road & with whom we liaise closely), where
they stay till they are 11. There are 176 pupils on roll (NOR) organised into parallel classes across the
three year groups we serve (ie: 2 classes in Year R, 2 in Year 1 and 2 in Year 2).
The school remains within the overall control of Norfolk Children‟s Services and is run in accordance
with the Local Management of Schools (LMS). This means the Governing Body delegates its
responsibility for the management and strategic direction of the school to the Headteacher and staff
on a day-to-day basis.
A meeting is held in the autumn term for Prospective New Parents. We welcome parental visits before
making (or confirming) an application for a place, so that the admission policy and other important
information can be explained in person and more fully.
School Description
We believe that education is on-going throughout life and we contribute to this life-long learning process for
our children by providing a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum which engages and inspires.
Our school curriculum aims:
To provide opportunities for all pupils to learn and to achieve
To prepare all pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life.
Our curriculum is planned to promote outstanding achievement, learning, personal growth and
development. It includes not only the formal requirements of the National Curriculum, but also
complementary activities that are woven into teaching and learning, enriching the learning experiences our
children receive. The teaching of basic skills is carefully structures throughout the Early Years Foundation
Stage and Key Stage 1, alongside opportunities for the application of these skills using our cross curricular
approach to learning. This approach ensures Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development is at the heart
of the curriculum, alongside the teaching of creative skills, imagination with purpose, originality and value.
Our overall school vision is that every member of our school community will embody the characteristics of
an effective learner:
Engagement
Through playing and exploring we will
Show curiosity of the world around us
Engage in open ended activities
Demonstrate a “can do” attitude
Motivation
Through active learning we will
Maintain focus
Persist when confronted with challenges
Be proud of accomplishments and the journey to them
Creativity
Through creating and thinking critically we will
Have our own ideas
Find ways to solve problems
Reach a goal
Smile! Learn! Believe! Achieve!
Agreed by Governors and staff July 2013
Curriculum Statement
Headteacher Miss Joanne Davenport
Reception Class 1 Mrs Liz Hindmarsh Class teacher
(Year R) Mrs Lucy-Jayne Lemmon Teaching Assistant
Mrs Jane Rippom Teaching Assistant
Class 2 Mrs Judith Williams Class teacher
Mrs Jenny Brice Teaching Assistant
Mrs Emma Woodhouse Teaching Assistant
Mrs Helen Watson HLTA*
Year 1 Class 3 Mrs Rebecca Burt Class teacher
Mrs Tracy Rudd HLTA*
Class 4 Mr Stewart Spooner Class teacher
Miss Emma Claxton Teaching Assistant
Year 2 Class 5 Miss Sarah Daniels Class teacher
Mrs Beverley Allen HLTA*
Mrs Jane Rippon SEN TA
Class 6 Mrs Annabel Hayes Class teacher & Y2 Team Leader
Mrs Alison Child Teaching Assistant
School Office Mrs Linda Thomas School Administrator
Mrs Sarah Crosby Clerical Assistant
Kitchen Staff Mrs Jacqui Cook-in-Charge
Mrs Sandra Lott Assistant Cook
Lunchtime Supervision Mrs Rose Stock Mrs Emma Woodhouse
Mrs Carole Rowe Mrs Kirsty Tillott
Miss Emma Claxton Mrs Catherine Harvey
Mrs Juliet Pulsfor-Harris
Caretaker Mr David Philpot
Cleaner Miss Emma Claxton
*Higher Level Teaching Assistant
School Staff
The Governing Body meets regularly throughout the year, in full and in its 2 committees: Resources and
Teaching & Learning:-
The Chair of Governors is Mr Darren Russell
Vice Chair is Mrs Liz Williamson
Miss Joanne Davenport (Headteacher)
Name Appointed by Ms Donna Fox Parents Mrs Juliet Pulsford-Harris Parents
Mrs Sharon Auker Parents
Mrs Johnston Parents
Mr Darren Russell LA
Mrs Elizabeth Nockolds Community Mr Ken Winson Community
Mrs Liz Williamson Community
Mr Ken Winson Community
Mr Stewart Spooner Staff
Mrs Beverley Allen Staff
Mrs Sarah Crosby Associate Member
Clerk to Governors Mrs Linda Thomas c/o the School: 01553-671552
Contact with Governors, in the first instance, may be made via The Clerk at the school.
The Governing Body has overall responsibility for the school. Responsibility for the local, everyday
running of the school lies with the Headteacher & staff.
School Governors
School Times
School opens 8.45 am Lunch 12.00-1.00 pm
Registration 9.00 am Afternoon Break 2.00-2.19 pm approximately
Assembly (Mon-Thu) 9.00-9.15am Assembly (Fri) 2.45-3.10 pm
Morning Break 10.30-10.40 am Morning Break (Fri) 10.00-10.20 am
School closes 3.15 pm
Parents are kept informed of their child‟s progress throughout the year, informally and by appointment
on specific occasions. A written record of achievement (Annual Report) is presented at the end of the
academic year (July).
Each child‟s attainment is reported at the end of Year 2 (Key Stage 1 SATs - Standard Assessment
Tasks).
In Reception, evaluation is made of each child‟s abilities soon after they start with us (baseline data)
and again at the end of their first year of school (Foundation Stage Profile).
Routines and Procedures
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Academic Year 2013-2014
SCHOOL CLOSES ON SCHOOL RE-OPENS ON
Thursday 5th September 2013
Friday 25th October 2013 HALF-TERM Monday 4th November 2013
Friday 20th December 2013 CHRISTMAS Tuesday 7th January 2014
Friday 14th February 2014 HALF-TERM Monday 24th February 2014
Friday 4th April 2014 EASTER Wednesday 23rd April 2014
Friday 24th May 2014 HALF-TERM Monday 3rd June 2014
Wednesday 23rd July 2014 SUMMER
Monday 5th May 2013 – May Day (Bank Holiday) Staff Professional Development Days – to be confirmed Children in Reception will start school during the week beginning 9th September in a staggered entry.
This will allow staff in Reception to make Home Visits and welcome the children individually into their
new school.
School Dates
Each year, we have places available for up to 60 pupils in our Reception Year (Year R).
By law, children are required to have started school by the term after they have turned 5; most are
admitted while they are still 4. We follow the County‟s policy for first admission to school. This means
that all children are admitted in September.
Oversubscription ALL PLACES IN SCHOOLS ARE ALLOCATED BY CHILDREN’S SERVICES AND NOT BY SCHOOLS
THEMSELVES.
Sometimes they have applications for more places than they have available. When this happens, there is
a set procedure to be followed, called the County‟s Admissions‟ Policy. This determines which applicants
will be offered a place at the school of their choice. Those who are unsuccessful will still be offered a
place of education for their child (ie: another school).
The policy states that priority will be given to children within the following categories:
1 Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs naming that school.
2 Children in public care who are due to start school.
3 Children living within the catchment area with siblings at the school.
4 Children living within the catchment area with siblings at the local Junior School.
5 Children living within the school‟s designated (or catchment) area.
6 Children living outside the catchment area but with siblings at the school.
7 Children living outside the catchment area but with siblings at the Junior School.
8 Children living outside the catchment area within nearest proximity to the school.
Further clarification or advice may be sought from County Hall (tel: 0344 800 8001).
Parents who are unsuccessful in their initial application have a right of appeal against it if they wish to
pursue it. Again, advice on this is best sought from the Area Office.
Admission Policy
We seek to deliver a challenging, varied and enjoyable curriculum in a stimulating and imaginative way.
The objectives of the Literacy and Numeracy Strategies have been retained, but our methodology is
designed to encompass the tried and trusted principles of best practice in primary education of an
integrated, creative learning environment with a strong emphasis on intellectual challenge and the
creative arts. For example, in Year 2 the task of writing a set of instructions (Literacy Objective)
might be how to make bread (Design Technology) as part of a Great Fire of London project (History).
All classes have regular help from a teaching assistant in the mornings and in the case of Reception, in
the afternoons as well. The past few years have seen significant training of support staff and
resourcing of each classroom to empower our delivery of a vibrant curriculum.
Reading underpins all other learning, so it is given the highest priority. Parents are asked to support
their child‟s progress by becoming involved in our shared-reading programme.
Other key subjects in the National Curriculum include Science and ICT (Information & Communication
Technology); plus Design Technology, History, Geography, Art, Music, PE and RE.
The technology syllabus includes: cooking; sewing; making models from wood, card, paper or clay; and
gardening. Even an occasional practical challenge for homework !
Physical activity (PE) is encouraged through athletics, dance, games and gymnastics.
The Curriculum
Singing and making music is practised throughout the school. We also arrange visits and performances
by professional musicians so pupils can enjoy „live music‟ at first-hand; and we give children the chance
to attend music workshops or concerts at local venues.
ICT is taught as a timetabled subject, as well as being part of the everyday curriculum.
Collective worship takes place each day and every child takes part. Usually this forms part of our whole-
school Assembly; occasionally pupils will have their own time of worship in their own classroom. We go to
the neighbouring parish church for services through the year including Harvest, Christmas and for the
Leavers in the summer. The parish Rector visits the school regularly to lead an Assembly.
All parents are cordially invited to attend a weekly Sharing Assembly on a Friday at 2.45 p.m.
If you have reasons for not wanting your child to take part in RE or collective worship, please seek an
appointment with the Headteacher to discuss your reasons.
Timetables create opportunities for numerous other learning experiences during the day and across the
year, to enhance pupils‟ learning or specific subject studies.
We also seek every opportunity to build children‟s confidence and self-esteem, and to develop the „whole
child‟. Key to this is Personal, Health and Social Education (PHSE) which features specifically on each
class timetable on a regular basis - as well as being implicit in so much of what we do.
It includes: “healthy eating” - reflected in the school lunches & break-time fruit, physical and emotional
well-being - facilitated in part by the Circle Time sessions in each class each week, „thinking skills‟ -
developing reasoning, confidence of expression and clarity of thought, mutual respect and „citizenship‟ -
via our Student Council. PSHE also covers the statutory aspects of Sex and Relationships Education and
Drug Education. Parents will be offered the opportunity to look at the resources being used to deliver
these lessons and have the right to withdraw their child if they wish.
We also follow the PATHS (providing alternative thinking strategies) programme throughout the school
which promotes the development of self-control, emotional awareness and inter-personal problem
solving skills.
From time to time, we use the local church and other venues as a learning resource, to support
curricular studies; and contribute to community activities through exhibitions, displays and family
services.
Equal Opportunities All our pupils have “equal opportunity and entitlement to the curriculum on offer” (unless permission has
been sought from the Headteacher for them to be omitted on cultural or religious grounds).
Specific learning or behavioural challenges can be referred to appropriate agencies after consultation
between school and home. Pupils who are considered to have special educational needs (SEN) are
addressed first by the school - the teacher & teaching assistant, then by the Special Needs‟ Co-
ordinator (SENCO), with the Headteacher; and finally by outside support services. We aim to work in
partnership with parents.
Each „Looked After Child‟ has an individual support plan. Progress is monitored and regular meetings
held between parents and teachers.
Special Education Needs
Outings
Where possible, we organise trips as to support the curriculum and enrich the teaching and learning
experience. Parents are usually invited to make a voluntary contribution towards the cost of these trips,
and similarly for visiting artists. No one is obliged to donate and no child is excluded if they do not. But
if insufficient contributions are collected, the outing or visit may have to be cancelled.
Charges for School Activities
Legislation allows schools to charge for certain activities, which take place both inside and outside,
school hours. Norfolk County Council has adopted a policy, which it recommends to governors. The policy
has been adopted by the Governors which underpins the school practice.
Our school follows the County Council‟s charging policy, these are the activities and materials for which
you will be charged:
Music tuition: individual tuition in playing a musical instrument, which is neither part of the
syllabus for an approved public examination, nor part of the National Curriculum. Schools may
charge for instrumental tuition given to groups of no more than four pupils.
Ingredients and materials: ingredients and materials for practical subjects where parents have
indicated in advance that they wish to receive the finished articles.
Travel: the cost of travel when a pupil makes use of transport not provided by the authority or
school, to travel direct from home to an activity approved of, but not provided by, the authority
or school.
Board and lodging: board and lodging will be charged in all cases where a school activity involves
pupils in nights away from home.
Activities outside school hours
A charge will be made for all non-residential activities, which take place wholly, or more than 50%
outside school hours, where the child‟s participation has been agreed in advance by the parents. The
charge will include the cost of travel, entrance fees, insurance, books, equipment and any staff
(teaching or non-teaching) engaged specifically for the activity.
Residential trips outside school hours - a residential trip is deemed to take place outside school hours if
the number of „missed‟ school sessions is less than half of the number of half days taken up by the trip.
Charges will be made as described above.
Educational Visits
Public Examinations - charges are made for the entry of a pupil for a prescribed examination for which
he/she has not been prepared by the school, or where the pupil entered for examinations in the same
subject with two examination boards.
Remission of charges - only parents who are in receipt of Income Support, Working Families‟ Credit,
Disabled Person‟s Tax Credit or Income Based Job Seekers Allowance are eligible for remission of
charges. Remission of charges only applies to board and lodgings charges, which are levied directly by
the LEA or the school and where they relate to activities, deemed to take place wholly or partly in
school hours.
Remission will not apply to such charges when they relate to activities wholly outside school hours,
except if the activity is prescribed in a syllabus for a public examination, if it is prescribed by the
National Curriculum or fulfils duties relating to Religious Education.
Parents who have difficulty meeting any charges should discuss the matter in confidence with the
headteacher.
Refunds Policy The full contribution to an activity will be refunded if a child is absent due to illness.
If a trip has to be cancelled parental contributions will be refunded.
If contributions to an activity exceed the total cost a refund will be given, if excess is over £0.50 per
child.
Excess income less than £0.50 per child will be paid into school fund account.
Excess of expenditure will be funded by school fund.
The school provides a variety of curricular enrichment activities after school, usually from 3.15 – 4.00
pm. They are open to children from different year groups and range from Sports (Dance, Multi-sports),
Choir and Art clubs. Some clubs are free while there is a charge for others where the provider is from
an out of school group.
A Breakfast club is run daily from 8.00 am. The children are provided with a healthy breakfast and
participate in supervised activities in the hall until joining their classes at the beginning of the school
day.
Extra Curricular Activities
Breakfast Club
Supervision & Attendance
Children cannot be supervised before 8.45 am. Staff are in their workplace getting ready for the day or
preparing lessons. We ask therefore that children do not arrive at school before that time. Children
should be brought to the front pedestrian gate and left there, to make their own way round to their
classroom; this will encourage their self-confidence and independence.
We do have bicycle racks at school. If a child wishes to cycle to school and leave their bike on the
premises, parents will need to complete a school form to notify us.
Children should arrive punctually for Registration at 9.00am. Arrivals after 9.05am will be deemed
“unauthorised”.
Absences
We always require notification and reason for a child‟s absence from school; we like to know where our
pupils are ! Parents are asked to „phone, write or speak to us in advance (if possible) so we can maintain
our 100% record of notification. We are required by law to maintain accurate records and accountability
of our pupils‟ attendance, as well as what is known as “authorised” and “unauthorised” absences. These
are reported annually in the child‟s report (July) and statistically to the authorities.
The current School Attendance Target for 2012 – 13 is 96%. The school promotes full attendance in
order that each child can make the most of every learning opportunity and achieve his/her full
educational potential. The school actively encourages parents not to make term-time holiday requests,
should a request be received by the school then governor policy is that no request will be considered for
authorisation by the school unless the child‟s attendance meets or exceeds our attendance target.
If you are proposing to take time out of school for any reason, we like to know in writing; a holiday form
needs to be completed. We urge parents to value school time and to support positive attitudes to
learning by restricting the child‟s absence from school during term-time.
Health
It is vital the admission form with personal contact details & medical needs is completed and kept up-
to-date so that we are fully informed of essential information about the child.
If a child is taken ill or sustains an injury whilst at school, parents (or „named persons‟) are contacted.
If no-one can be contacted, the child will be cared for in school or if it is considered appropriate,
external medical assistance requested (& parents told as soon as possible). We have staff with up-to-
date First Aid training. Records of all first aid applied will be sent to parents on the day that the child
has an accident or injury. In the case of any injury to the child‟s head then parents will be contacted
directly by telephone as well as a specific first aid record sent home.
We need parents to inform us immediately if their child has head lice or conjunctivitis, so that we can
monitor the incidence. We ask parents to ensure that children receive appropriate medical treatment
before returning to school. The school follows Department of Health guidelines on communicable
diseases.
We follow strict guidelines for the administration of medicines to pupils; only medicine which is
prescribed can be given at school (and we cannot apply skin-creams). It is done by members of staff on
a voluntary basis; and a permission form must be completed by the parent first. Medicines must be
handed in (and collected) at the school office by an adult. We ask that parents regularly check that
their child‟s medication is in date.
Please let us know promptly if your child is unwell and unable to attend school by ‘phoning the
office, calling in or writing a note.
School Attendance
Site
As you would expect, we place a heavy emphasis upon the security of our site on behalf of the
youngsters in our care, and the people who work here or visit us. With a large site like ours and several
different points of access, this is not always easy. We remain constantly alert and seek to minimise any
threat or danger. Once children are in school, external gates are locked for the day; and most
classroom doors are also kept secured during school time (but without compromising fire safety
regulations). A member of staff is on duty at the gate between 8.45a.m. and 9.00a.m. when the gate is
locked.
Visitors
All visitors to the school are required to report to the school office, where they are „signed in‟ and
given an identity badge to wear for the duration of their visit.
Assault
The school has clear guidelines to follow in the event of any assault (verbal or physical, implied or
actual) upon members of staff. All members of the school community have the right to feel safe and be
safe at all times. The procedures we follow are those issued by Norfolk Children‟s Services as part of
its commitment to the health & safety of its employees.
Hopefully of course such incidents will not arise. But breaches of courtesy and respect, or inappropriate
behaviour, will always be treated seriously. Parents & visitors should be in no doubt about the school‟s
resolve to ensure a safe, healthy and secure working environment at all times, as a matter of „right‟; and
to take all steps necessary to achieve this.
Further clarification may be sought from the Headteacher.
School Environment
Personal health & hygiene is fostered at all times; and the whole school site is a non-smoking
environment. Dogs, apart from guide dogs, are not allowed on any of the school premises, either walking
or being carried.
Parents who bring their child after school has started or who need to collect them during the day are
always expected to report to the school office and sign their child in or out. A member of staff will
take the child to their classroom or collect them. All those who come into contact with the children are
CRB checked including volunteer parents.
Please let us know promptly if someone else will be collecting your child from school; someone other than
the parent, child-minder or usual person.
These clear and strict procedures are designed to reassure parents (as well as those who work here)
and of course to ensure the safety of all our pupils; and they should be adhered to at all times.
Delivery and Collection of Children
Premises and Security
School Meals All children have the opportunity to order a cooked midday meal which is prepared on site. These meet
the Governments new standards and currently cost £2.10 per day (£10.50 per week). Menus are issued
twice a year in September and February. Vegetarian or other dietary requirements can be catered for.
Packed lunches Children may bring in a packed lunch. This should be sent in a named container (clearly labelled on the
inside and outside). South Wootton Infant School is part of the National Healthy School programme
and therefore the school encourages healthy packed lunches.
Free lunches These are available for children whose Parents are in receipt of certain benefits. Please contact the
school office for clarification and the Free School Meals form.
Birthday Lunches South Wootton Infant School offers a Birthday Lunch service in partnership with Norfolk County
Services. Birthday lunches are held in the school hall on a dedicated table.
Bookings can be made for your child to share this special lunch with a group of friends at a cost of
£2.80 per head. The price will include invitations, a choice of menu, a specially designated and
decorated table, balloons and a birthday cake.
A typical menu would be as follows: -
Bookings need to be made in advance in order to make these special preparations, and at least one
week‟s notice should be given.
For more information or to request a booking form please contact the school office.
Each child has a snack at their mid-morning break. They can choose from milk or water, plus fresh fruit
which is provided by the Government for YR, 1 and 2. Milk is ordered via the school office on a half-
termly basis (from where costs may be obtained).
School Meals
Fruit and Vegetable Scheme
Clothing
Pupils are encouraged to wear a school uniform. It is not compulsory - but it does help to create and
maintain a school image (and makes life easier for parents in the mornings !). The range available and
prices can be checked at the school office. Children need plimsolls (black, slip-on or velcro), white or
black shorts and a red school-logo T-shirt for PE. They will also need a PE bag to keep their kit in.
It is essential that all clothing items (& other things) brought to school are named clearly.
There is a container undercover outside for articles of lost clothing.
Jewellery should not be worn at school but those who have pierced ears may wear studs, however, these
must be removed for P.E. No facial jewellery, tattoos or body piercing of any kind are permitted. This
ensures safe practice around the school & during PE activities, and avoids damage to such items.
Footwear
We ask parents to send their child to school in sensible and appropriate footwear, relevant to the
weather conditions and mindful of safety when playing or running. Summer sandals should have back
support and cover for the toes for health and safety reasons.
Home-School Agreement We seek to work in partnership with our parents to ensure each child achieves their full potential. Our School has developed a Home-School Agreement, which we ask parents to sign and return to the school.
This important document creates a partnership agreement between the school & each pupil‟s parents to
work together for the child‟s best education & welfare.
We hope all our parents will endorse this document. The expectations it holds are not unreasonable and
are those which any responsible parent would subscribe to anyway.
The school follows child protection procedures outlined by the Area Child Protection Committee (ACPC).
If concerns arise or a disclosure is made to a member of staff, this information will be forwarded to
the “Designated Teacher” (the Headteacher). Any such information will of course be treated in the
strictest confidence at all times.
School Uniform
Partnership with Parents
Child Protection
Behaviour in School The primary aim is that each child and adult in our school feels valued and respected and is treated
fairly and well. Our school environment is one in which we work together to make sure everyone feels
happy, safe and secure.
Our school rules are:-
Golden Rules
Do be gentle
Do not hurt anybody
Do be kind
Do not hurt anybody‟s feelings
Do your best
Do not waste time
Do look after property
Do not waste or damage things
Do listen to people
Do not interrupt
Do be honest
Do not hide the truth
Do be just
Do not treat others unfairly
In our school it is all right to make mistakes because that is how you learn.
Discipline
The school promotes good behaviour through positive rewards such as stickers and certificates. Each
class has its own reward system and there is a whole school reward system. If unacceptable behaviour
does occur, parents are contacted at an early stage.
The school has a clear policy towards the sensitive issue of bullying which is reviewed each year.
Needless to say, bullying will not be tolerated in any form - verbal, physical or emotional. Although we
are vigilant ourselves, we often rely upon parents to bring such matters to our attention. So please do
tell us. When we become aware of problems of this nature, we act swiftly. Our policy states the action
we take and the procedures we follow. Allegations of bullying are always investigated. The school joins
in Anti-Bullying week with a range of activities.
School Discipline
Anti - Bullying
We seek to recognise and respect everyone‟s cultural background and individualism; and to see our
school enriched by the diversity of different cultures. Our school aims include: “We care that all our
pupils feel good about themselves; respect the world they live in; know how to ...work with and care for
others; and are valued as individuals with their own character and personality”.
Our school aims to be fair, open and honest when dealing with any complaint. We give careful
consideration to all complaints, and deal with them as swiftly as possible. We aim to resolve any
complaint through dialogue and mutual understanding. In all cases, we put the interests of the child
above all else. We provide sufficient opportunity for any complaint to be fully discussed, and then
resolved.
School Complaints‟ Procedure and leaflet available from School Office.
School Policies
The Governors set out policies for the school which are reviewed at regular intervals.
These can be seen at school upon request (and with sufficient notice).
Understanding of our place in the wider world and of other people is promoted through the curriculum,
visits out of school and by inviting people in to work with the children.
We have close links with South Wootton Junior school and the local church. Visits are also made to
places of interest within the County. We also have links with schools in another part of the country and
in Africa.
Racist Incidents
Complaints Procedure
Policies
Community Cohesion
