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St. John's
Nursery School
************************ The School has a Governor run Nursery and Care Club.
The Nursery is run
as part of the Foundation Stage of the school and
liaises closely with the
NURSERY 8.45 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. 12.15 p.m. to 3.15 p.m. Dear Parents,
We are pleased to welcome you and your child to St. John’s Primary school.
We aim to provide a happy and caring environment for your child within which we encourage high standards of achievement and behaviour. All children are offered a wide range of balanced learning opportunities to help them grow into independent and responsible people.
We feel that we can only achieve the best for your child by having close co-operation between home and school. During the time your child spends at school there will be many opportunities for you to share in your child’s education. The staff and myself will be happy to discuss any aspects of school and your child’s development.
All the information given is correct at the time of printing but it is possible that changes may be made during the academic year.
We look forward to sharing with you this very important period in your child’s life and hope that you and your family have an enjoyable association with St. John’s School. Yours sincerely,
J. Price J. Fuller
Mrs. J. Price Mrs. J. Fuller Headteacher Chair of Governors ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCHOOL UNIFORM All Nursery Uniform can be purchased from either SMART or CLIVE MARKS LunchtimeAll children stay on the school premises and have school lunches or bring their own sandwiches.
Home time At the end of the day Reception and Nursery children can be collected from their classes. Classes 1 and 2 are lead out of the pupil exit onto the yard where they stand with the teacher and wait until they are collected by an adult. Staff are careful about who collects your child so it is vital that you inform the school about any change of adult taking responsibility for your child at this time of day. If for any reason your child is not collected, then he/she will be taken back to the classroom to ensure his/her well-being and we will contact you.
Children from other classes are dismissed from their classrooms. Children are reminded to go back into school if there is nobody to collect them.
Children attending the After School Club wait in their classrooms for a member of the Care Club staff to collect them.
Please Note: Smoking is not permitted in the school buildings or within the school grou
Parents will be invited to visit the school on other occasions to share our assemblies, sporting activities and book fairs etc.
PARENTS AS PARTNERS
Parents are valued and welcomed as partners in the education process, the formal part of which takes place within school. The school encourages parental involvement in many ways. Some parents offer support within school and may work alongside a teacher as a volunteer helper. The school benefits significantly from parental help in such areas as the school library, additional reading and working on resources.
SCHOOL POLICIESBEHAVIOUR
Below is a summary of our School Policy outlining our high expectations of good behaviour.
AIMS: · It is the school’s intention that children have the opportunity to learn to the best of their ability. · The school holds the view that learning takes place more readily in a positive atmosphere. · The school accepts that it has a duty to teach and expect good behaviour. · The overall aims of the school include many aspects which demonstrate the value placed on positive relationships between individuals.
Children who behave well and display good manners are commended. This appropriate behaviour is used as a positive model for others. It is the aim of the school to foster and to develop a caring community in which children and staff show respect, tolerance and consideration for each other. Our emphasis is on acknowledging good behaviour, the kind actions and responsibility demonstrated by the children.
Children are regularly reminded of how they should behave.
Should a child continue to display inappropriate behaviour, then a range of sanctions, designed to be fair, may be used. For example, a child may be made to lose a playtime session or to lose some other privilege as a punishment.
The support of parents is invaluable and if a child persistently misbehaves the parents will be invited to discuss the problem with the Headteacher or class teacher, with a view to seeking a solution.
The support and co-operation of all parents, in the application of our code of behaviour and maintaining discipline, is invaluable. We aim to promote good working relationships between parents and staff so that high standards of behaviour and positive attitudes are encouraged both in school and at home.
In accordance with the education Act 1986, corporal punishment is not administered in this school.
ATTENDANCE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND CHILD PROTECTION
These policies are included in this Prospectus. Please see the complete list of other policies that are available from school for you to read if you wish. (These can be obtained via the school office).
CHARGING AND REMISSIONS POLICY
The Governors have adopted the policies approved by Staffordshire education Committee as follows:-
CHARGING POLICY
a) Board and lodging charges: where the board and lodging is directly provided by the County Council through the Outdoor Education Centres, a daily charge, reviewed annually, will be made. In other cases there will be a charge equivalent to an apportionment of the charge.
b) Individual instrumental tuition: charges will be made.
c) Hire of musical instruments for home practising: an annual charge reviewed annually will be made as a contribution to the cost of repairs and replacement. In all other cases where charges are permitted by section 109 of the 1988 Act for activities wholly or mainly outside school hours, a charge equivalent to an apportionment of the cost of the activity to the County Council will be made. REMISSION POLICY a) When pupils go on residential trips in circumstances where section 109 of the 1988 Act would permit charges for board and lodging only, these charges will be wholly remitted if parents are in receipt of Income Support or Family Credit.
b) When pupils hire musical instruments the normal annual hiring charge will be wholly remitted if parents are in receipt of Income Support or Family Credit.
RAISING CONCERNS AND RESOLVING COMPLAINTS
From time to time parents and others connected with the school will become aware of matters which cause them concern. To encourage resolution of such situations the Governing Body has adopted a General Complaints Procedure.
The procedure is devised with the intention that it will:
· Usually be possible to resolve problems by informal means · Be simple to use and understand · Be non-adversarial · Provide confidentiality · Allow problems to be handled swiftly · Address all points at issue · Inform future practice so that the problem is unlikely to recur
Full details of the procedure may be obtained from the school office or from the Clerk to the Governing Body.
ABSENCE
If your child is absent please notify the school office by telephone before 10.30 a.m on the first day of absence. It is important that all absences are accounted for as any without notification will be regarded as ‘unauthorised’. A form requesting permission for absence due to special circumstances or a family holiday (maximum two weeks per year) may be obtained from the school office.
ILLNESS
It is essential that you keep your child at home if they are ill. Please do not send them to school if they are unwell, as there are no facilities to cater for sick children.
If your child has had sickness or diarrhoea, then they must stay at home for 24 hours after the symptoms have ended.
If your child becomes ill whilst at school you will be contacted so that you can take them home. It is therefore essential that the school has an up to date telephone number and address where you may be contacted. The school should also be given an emergency contact in case you should be unavailable.
MEDICINES
If it is essential that medicines be administered during the day, please complete the relevant form which is available from the school office.
The school has an ‘Asthma’ Policy which allows children to have ‘reliever’ inhalers in school at all times, should they be needed. A ‘School’ inhaler is kept for emergency use.
PLEASE NOTE: All medication MUST be clearly labelled.
PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION The school has a thriving Parent Teacher Association which organises fund raising activities and social events. All parents are more than welcome to attend the meetings. Details of meetings are advertised on posters around school and also in the weekly school newsletter.
We have strong links with Keele University and involve children in exciting projects.
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS The governors have responsibility for Special Educational Needs. The school has special concern that there is early identification of children who may have learning difficulties, so that appropriate intervention and help can take place as soon as possible. The school has been identified as a “Pathway School” to help advance the inclusion policy.
The school adheres to the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs and, should the need arise, a child’s progress will be monitored and supported under the supervision of our Special Needs Co-ordinator. Close involvement of parents will be sought as the school is well aware of the crucial role that parents play in their child’s learning.
THE LEA PROVIDES A PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE AND SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS SERVICE TO ADVISE AND SUPPORT PARENTS AND SCHOOL ABOUT SUCH CONCERNS.
The school is also aware of the needs of the more able children. We do our utmost to ensure that each child works to his/her ability and achieves his/her maximum potential.
N.B. It is not compulsory to wear school uniform, but all pupils are expected to attend school appropriately dressed and so the school has adopted these guidelines on dress.
Please ensure that all items of clothing and footwear are labelled clearly with your child’s name. SCHOOL POLICY DOCUMENTS (available from the School Office)
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