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School Brochure 2016-17

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE GOVERNING BODY

Under the Standards and Framework Act revised in 2004

GOVERNOR

STATUS APPOINTED BY

Hexham & Newcastle

Mr. A. Kane Chairman Trustees of the Diocese

Mrs. E Thompson Vice Chairperson

Trustees of the Diocese

Mr. P McGhee Foundation Trustees of the Diocese

Mrs. M McDonagh Foundation Trustees of the Diocese

Rev. Deacon Kevin Atkinson

Foundation Trustees of the Diocese

Mrs. A Spoors Non-Teaching Governor

Elected

Mrs. L Martin Foundation Elected

Miss. K McDonagh Parent Elected

Cllr. F Cunningham Representative LEA

Mrs. M Graham Headteacher

Mrs. L Patterson Clerk to the G.B. ST LEA Town Hall

Mrs. M Armstrong is our School Advisory Partner.

The role of Governors is voluntary.

Chairman

Mr A. Kane C/o St. Mary’s RC Primary School

Ayr Drive Jarrow

South Tyneside NE32 4AW

tel. no. 0191 4898336

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Welcome!

May all who come to visit here

Find open hearts and ready cheer,

And find the face of Christ as well

In every one who here does dwell;

And may we all be doubly blessed

To see his face in every guest.

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Mission Statement

This is what we are about. We plant the seeds that one day will grow. We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise. We lay foundations

that will need further development. We provide yeast that produces effects far beyond our capabilities. (Archbishop Oscar Romero)

St. Mary’s - a welcoming school family

Travel with us through our life journey.

Making a difference!

Always treating others the way you would want to be treated –

respect for all!

Rooted in Christ

You belong

Striving for excellence.

Reaching full potential

Coming together as a community

‘Living a life worthy of God’s calling … with humility, gentleness, patience and love’ (Ephesians 4.)

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Golden Rules

Our most important Golden Rule is:-

“Do to others what you would have them do to you.” – Matthew 7:12

We are kind and helpful – we don‟t hurt anybody‟s feelings

We are gentle – We don‟t hurt others

We listen – We don‟t interrupt

We work hard – We don‟t waste our own or others‟ time.

We are honest – We don‟t cover up the truth.

We look after property – We don‟t waste or damage things.

These Golden Rules are the moral values which underpin all the choices and decisions made by

all in school.

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Getting In Touch

Head Teacher: Mrs M. Graham B.Ed (Hons.) NPQH

St. Mary‟s R.C Primary School

Ayr Drive

Jarrow

Tyne &Wear

NE32 4AW

Telephone: (0191) 4898336 Fax: (0191) 4898338

Chair of Governors: MrA. Kane

C/o St. Mary‟s RC Primary School

Ayr Drive

Jarrow

Tyne &Wear

NE32 4AW

Telephone: (0191) 4898336 Fax: (0191) 4898338

Director of Children’s Services:

Ms. Helen Watson

South Tyneside M.B.C

Town Hall

Westoe Road

South Shields

NE33 2RL.

Telephone: (0191) 4271717

For more information please look at our website:-

www.stmarysjarrow.co.uk

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Staff

Teaching Staff.

Mrs Graham Head teacher

Mrs Tummelty Deputy Head teacher

Mrs Riley Nursery Teacher

Miss Reville Reception Class Teacher

Mrs Garrido Year 1 (part-time)

Mrs Walker Year 1 (part-time)

Miss Burn Year 2

Miss Waite Year 3

Mrs Smith Year 4

Mr Barltrop Year 5

Mr Mackley Year 6

Mrs Reid Science Teacher (part-time)

Mr Morris PE Specialist coach

Support Staff.

Mrs J.White

Mrs. A Spoors

Ms D Ross

Miss J. Lamb

Miss K Wood

Mrs S. Parker

Mrs. L.Mcleod

Mrs. S Smith

Mr. J Tiffin

Part Time Support Staff

Mr K. Ventress Swimming Teacher

Mrs J Ramm School Nurse

Lunch Time Supervisory Assistants

Mrs. J. Lamb Supervisory Assistant

Mrs. M Taylor Supervisory Assistant

Mrs. P Smith Supervisory Assistant

Mrs. P.McCann Supervisory Assistant

Mrs. M Riddle Supervisory Assistant

Mrs. C Armstrong Supervisory Assistant

Mrs. J Blacklock School Cook

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Curriculum Aims The school curriculum is designed to create and promote the intellectual, physical, personal

and social cultural development of the individual pupil. This includes not only the formal

subject based curriculum, but also the „Hidden Curriculum‟ which deals with building

relationships, developing positive attitudes and fostering Christian values which make our

school ethos and give our school its distinctive nature. The teaching and learning styles used

are varied and appropriate to particular areas of the curriculum and ages and abilities of the

child.

We aim to create a happy and relaxed learning environment where everyone is

encouraged to come to school and give of their best.

We aim to develop lively and enquiring minds and the ability to question and reason.

We aim to provide a balanced curriculum suited to the individual needs of the pupil.

We aim to provide an exciting curriculum with opportunities for co-operation and which

prepares our children for life in the 21st century.

We aim to educate the whole child

In this school, through the curriculum, we aim to foster in children the development of the

number of qualities we believe will enhance their lives and help to make them responsible

citizens with an awareness of the needs of others and a responsible attitude towards

society.

At present the National Curriculum is followed by pupils from Year 1 to Year 6. (Key Stage 1

and 2) The content is determined by the Department of Education and Skills and is contained

in National Curriculum Council documents, copies of which are available to you to view in

school. The Nursery and Reception Class and is known as the „Foundation Stage’. They follow

specific Foundation Stage guidelines stipulated by the DfE.

The National Curriculum, laid down by Government, is currently made up of 11 subjects. The

core subjects are English, Mathematics, Science, ICT and RE. The other Foundation subjects

are Design Technology, Geography, History, Art & Design, Music and PE. In addition, every

school must provide a daily act of collective worship. Although not statutory, Modern Foreign

Languages are also taught.

The curriculum has the characteristics of breadth, balance, relevance and differentiation.

Curriculum Breadth relates to a focus other than the narrow mechanical aspect of learning

to read and write and calculate.

Curriculum Balance means an exploration of a wide variety of subjects and ideas.

Curriculum Relevance means that subjects become part of a living experience, helping pupils

to understand why things happen and how it influences us today.

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Curriculum Differentiation means that children of varying abilities are catered for so that

all children, of whatever ability make progress.

The methods we use in this school are based on the understanding that all children are

individuals who have different abilities and different rates and ways of learning as well as

the different home experiences before they come to school. Consequently, arrangements are

made to ensure the needs of all children are met. They are also based on the belief that

children need to understand, as far as possible, what they are taught, rather than learning

purely by rote. We believe that it is essential to provide children with first hand experiences

that are multi-sensory. This often means that pupils use the school grounds or immediate

locality, visits to local museums, theatres etc. are used to give the children experiences that

are impossible to duplicate in the classroom.

Assessment

The Reception children are assessed using the Foundation Stage Profile and a baseline

assessment.

The children in Year 2 and Year 6 will be tested using Standardised tests (SAT‟s).

Children in Year 1 will be assessed using a Statutory Phonic Screening Test.

Children in Key Stage 1 and 2 will be assessed in accordance with our school Assessment for

Learning Policy.

This information is used to give an overview of standards and as a tool for planning and target

setting.

There will be an opportunity for parents to see their child‟s work and discuss progress and

attitude at Open Evenings and Curriculum evenings held throughout the year.

In addition Parental Feedback sheets are sent home each term flowing formal Assessment

Weeks outline children‟s progress and identifying targets to work on at home to further develop

your child.

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Curriculum

The Core Curriculum Subjects.

English In English, the school currently follows the National Strategy, which focuses on the

important skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. The National Curriculum also

requires children receive additional English sessions which support the Literacy Hour.

Children are encouraged to read a wide variety of books from an early age and follow

published reading schemes within the school.

Mathematics In Mathematics, the school currently follows the National Strategy which focuses on

developing skills in the four rules of number and applying those skills in a real-life context.

Approximation, probability, shape, space, measure and data handling are also important

aspects that are explored.

Science In Science children are involved in planning practical investigations and designing experiments

which build upon their own interests and experiences. They learn how to make predictions,

change variables and communicate results.

Computing Information, Communication and Technology forms an important part of the curriculum and,

apart from being a subject in its own right; it is applied to many other subject areas.

We have a large ICT suite in school which houses 32 computers, every class has an

Interactive white board, and we are always making sure we are upto date with current

technologies. We have been using IPad‟s for the first time this academic year.

Religious Education R.E. is taught in accordance with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle‟s

agreed syllabus. This is the „Come & See‟ Scheme. As a community we regularly celebrate

Mass and the children prepare class liturgies and religious-based assemblies. Catholic

children in Year 4 celebrate the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and the Sacrament of

Reconciliation.

To equip our children to take their role in today‟s society we ensure that all elements of our

children‟s development are incorporated into our R.E. curriculum and school ethos. (Social

Moral Spiritual and Cultural) We ensure that children have an awareness and appreciation of

other world religions.

Parents have the right to withdraw their child from collective worship. However as parents

have made a conscious decision to send their child to a Roman Catholic school the Governors

do not see parents wishing to take up this option.

We have a number of whole school Masses & Liturgies, in our parish church of St. Mary‟s, for

a variety of occasions, as well as Class Liturgies throughout the year.

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Curriculum

The Creative Curriculum

When teaching the Foundation Subjects of Art and Design, Music, Design and Technology,

History and Geography we follow a Creative Curriculum. The Creative Curriculum is a

carefully planned, thematic approach to teaching and learning designed to support children‟s

natural curiosity and stimulate their creativity. It offers children the opportunity to work in

depth, giving them the time they need to reflect, consolidate and transfer their learning.

Direct experience is placed at the centre of the curriculum so that teachers draw out and

develop children‟s thinking and capacities in meaningful contexts

Modern Foreign Languages At St. Mary‟s the children have the opportunity to study a modern foreign languages. They

learn French. Through our partnership with St. Wilfrid‟s Secondary school; a member of their

languages department teaches the children in Year 6, however the basics of the French

language are begun in Year 2 and the skills are built upon in Key Stage 2.

French

Physical Education Physical development is catered for by structured physical education (P.E.) and games lessons.

The curriculum aims to develop individual skills, social awareness and a healthy body. All

classes from Year 3 onwards receive swimming tuition.

Through the QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority) Schemes of work we aim to teach

subjects to children attaining levels broadly appropriate for their age.

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Education and Personal Relationships Personal relationships education is taught through the PSHE curriculum in line with diocesan

guidelines. The school nurse, with prior parental permission, introduces matters relating to

adolescence to Year 5 / 6 children. The school has a PSHE policy and Substance use and

misuse policy.

Extra-Curricular Activities

The school offers a variety of extra curricular visits and activities throughout the year.

As well as offering a number of additional curriculum activities after school clubs are run by

staff to enhance the children‟s overall curriculum e.g. I.C.T., Singing Club, Art Club, and

Multi-Sports.

In addition the school works with community organisations to further enhance the curriculum

by offering specialist coaching both during and after the school day

e.g. Involvement in the South Tyneside Music Festivals, also Action Kids and Grassroots.

Year 6 – Thurston Outdoor Education Centre

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School Council

We have an active School Council with 2 elected members from Y3, Y4 and Y5 and 4 elected

members from Y6. They meet regularly with the Head of School to make decision related to

the specific needs voiced by there class members.

Pastoral Care System

At St. Mary‟s, Pastoral Care is a priority. It is seen as playing a crucial role I the development

of the ethos of the school. His ethos is based on spiritual values. Each pastoral group has a

named teacher and is made up of children from each class. The Pastoral Care system supports

the children in school and helps new children feel happy, secure, loved respected and valued.

We have Pastoral groups times and assemblies. The children can gain points for their group

and each week a trophy is presented to the winning group.

In addition to this each class is awarded Golden Awards for effort achievement politeness

etc, the successful pupils are awarded a certificate at our weekly Golden Award Assembly.

Our Lunchtime supervisors also give special awards which are presented at our Golden Award

Assembly. Our children are in one of seven Pastoral Care groups. Each group has a Captain,

Vice- Captain and a Teacher to look after them.

Our Pastoral Care groups are as follows:

St. Bede’s

St. Theresa’s

St. Anne’s

St. Wilfrid’s

St. Cecilia’s

St. Bernadette’s

St. Aloysius’

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Special Educational Needs

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITY POLICY

The Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), at St. Mary‟s RC Primary, is Mrs

A.Tummelty.

The Governor with responsibility for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), at St

Mary‟s R.C. Primary, is Mr A. Kane.

At St. Mary‟s RC Primary, we believe in the core value of our mission statement, in that we treat

all of our children with humility, gentleness, patience and love. We believe that each child is

special and has been gifted by God with unique strengths, talents and needs.

To achieve their full potential, some pupils require additional support and we recognise this and

plan accordingly. We acknowledge that some pupils may have special educational needs at some

time in their school career. Some pupils may require continuous help throughout their time in

school, whereas others may need support for only a short period to help overcome more

temporary needs. The school aims to provide all pupils with strategies for dealing with their

needs in a supportive environment, and to give them access to a broad, balanced and relevant

education. Our fundamental principles recognise that:

• All children should have their individual needs met.

• The views of individual children should be sought and taken into account.

• All pupils, whatever their special educational needs, should receive appropriate educational

provision, through a broad and balanced curriculum, which is relevant and differentiated, and

which demonstrates coherence and progression in learning.

• A close partnership, with parents/carers who play an active and valued role in their children‟s

education, is vital.

• All pupils should have equal opportunities to take part in all aspects of the school‟s provision, as

far as is appropriate.

Our objectives of the SEND policy are :

• To identify and monitor children‟s individual needs, at the earliest possible stage, so that

appropriate provision can be made and achievement raised.

• To plan an effective curriculum, to meet the needs of children with special education needs,

ensuring that the targets set are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time related

(SMART).

• To identify, assess, record, and regularly review the progress and needs of individual pupils.

• To involve children and parents/carers in the identification and reviewing of targets set.

• To raise the self-esteem of children with special education needs, acknowledging the progress

they have made.

• To ensure that all children make at least good progress with a continuous cycle of planning,

teaching, assessment and evaluation, which takes account of the wide range of abilities and

interests of the pupils, being central to the work of every class and every subject.

• To work collaboratively with children, parents, other professionals and support services

including the Educational Psychology Service, Health Service and Social Care. St. Mary’s RC

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• To recognise that provision for children, with SEND, requires a whole school approach. In

addition to the Governing Body, SLT and SENCO, all other members of teaching and support

staff have responsibility for all children. All teachers are teachers of children with special

educational needs. Further information can be found on our website, or by speaking to Mrs A. Tummelty in school.

School Organisation St. Mary‟s R.C. Primary school has a one form entry class catering for Catholic Primary school

pupils between the ages of 3 and 11.

It is a day school and is co-educational.

The doors into school will open at 8.45am each morning and close with the 8.58am bell. Any

children coming into school after this time will need to enter school via the main office.

Foundation Stage Nursery Reception

Key Stage 1 Pupils aged 5 to 7 years old.

Key Stage 2 Pupils aged 7 to 11 years old.

Morning Afternoon

Nursery 8.45 – 11.45 12.45 – 3.45

Infants 8.45 – 12.00 1.30 – 3.30

Juniors 8.45 – 12.00 1.00 – 3.30

Play Times 10.25 – 10.40 2.20 – 2.30

Health

The school works closely with the health and welfare agencies, and the school nurse visits on

a regular basis. If there are any problems, parents will be contacted.

For minor accidents in school we administer first aid, but if a child is ill, or has a serious

accident at school, professional assistance will be sought and parents contacted. It is

essential that parents provide current home, work and relative‟s phone numbers as an

emergency contact in case any matter concerning a child‟s health or welfare arises during

school hours. If parents have made arrangements for any person other than themselves to

collect children from school, then the school should be informed.

Please be assured that we will always act with the best interests of your child.

Please let us know if your child has any medical problems such as epilepsy, diabetes,

allergies or asthma. Inhalers are kept in the class, where they are only accessible by the

children to whom they belong. Other medicines must not be brought to school.

Staff are not permitted to administer medication. The School follows the LEA guidelines on

medication in school and where necessary a Health Care Plan is drawn up with the school

nurse. Guidance is available in school on current support for pupils with medical needs.

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Illness

Please telephone the school office, on the first day, to inform us of the circumstances

indicating how long the absence may be. A written explanatory note to the class teacher may

be necessary when your child returns to school.

Dental / Medical Appointments

Please send notification in a letter in advance of the absence.

Children attending a medical appointment must be collected from the reception area by a

named adult.

School Meals

Lunch is at 12.00 – 1.00 for KS2 and until 1.30 for Reception and KS1, the children are

supervised by the Supervisory Assistants. School meals are provided on the premises.

Several choices are available each day. The pupils have dinner with their Pastoral Care

groups.

Rec and KS1 children receive a dinner free of charge. We ask that the correct dinner

money for KS2 be put in the dinner packet provided, to be paid on a Monday morning.

Cheques payable to STMBC.

Anyone qualifying for free school meals and school milk needs to inform the school office at

their earliest convenience.

Care of Property

Please ensure that all items of clothing and any personal possessions are clearly named, as

there is a much better chance of finding labelled belongings. Any mislaid articles whose

owner cannot be identified, are put in the lost property box, which is situated in the infant

cloakroom. The school does not accept responsibility for any loss, or damage to property.

Children should not bring any valuables, toys, money or mobile phones to school as such items

often are mislaid by young children.

Uniform

The children are expected to wear a blue sweatshirt with the school badge, a blue polo shirt,

grey school trousers or skirt. The children are expected to wear black or dark coloured

school shoes. Trainers are not allowed to be worn. In the summer girls may wear a light blue gingham dress and boys may wear grey school

shorts.

Children are expected to wear a plain white T-shirt and blue or black shorts for P.E.

Uniform can be ordered from school, and your child‟s name can be embroidered on their

uniform items.

Children are NOT allowed to wear ANY jewellery. (Wearing Elastoplasts to cover jewellery is not an option.)

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Parking and Collecting Children

As with many schools, parking is a problem. There are parking facilities in some areas of Ayr

Drive and also Aaran Drive. As this is a residential area please be sensitive to the needs of

the residents and DO NOT park across resident‟s drives.

Please do not park in the no parking area i.e. the yellow lines block access to the footpaths

and observe road markings.

The safety of the children is important in this congested area.

Children must be collected at 3.30p.m. prompt, as the school cannot be responsible for

children left unattended in the yard.

Attendance

Leave of Absence from School: Time away from school may adversely affect a pupil‟s

performance and for this reason we request that children are not taken away during term

time unless it is an exceptional circumstance. It is a legal requirement that permission be

obtained from the head teacher in advance, and authorisation is at the discretion of the Head

teacher.

Punctuality: The school day begins at 8.58 am. It would be appreciated if your child could be

in the school yard for 8.50 am so that they are ready to line up with the other children when

the bell rings. Punctuality is vital to the success of the school day. If your child is

persistently late they miss the start of the lesson and cause unnecessary disruptions for the

rest of the class.

Latecomers should not be left in the yard but must be brought in through the main entrance.

Once registration / lessons have started children coming in late must be brought in via the

main entrance where they will be logged in a Late Book, and a slip will be given to the child to

take home.

Unauthorised Absenteeism: A child is deemed as being absent without authorisation when

parents or guardians fail to inform school of the reason for absence. We work closely with

CYPS which is Children and Young People‟s services.

Homework Policy

The school operates a homework policy in relation to the government guidelines. Parents are

asked to sign a copy of the Home School Agreement. It is desirable for classes and

individuals to carry out academic tasks related to class work at home in order to reinforce

learning. As such work is designed solely to benefit out pupils, full co-operation is asked of

parents to ensure that the work is completed punctually.

Educational Visits

The school does not have a special fund in order to pay for educational visits. Parents are

asked to contribute to their child‟s share of the cost of any educational visit. A letter

outlining any visit will be sent to parents well in advance. Consent in the form of a signature

must be returned to school. The school makes every effort to risk assess all visits before the

children leave school.

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Parental Involvement

Parents are very valuable to the school and help in many ways. We are indebted to parents

who help organise events, Criminal Record Bureau guidelines will now be introduced for parent

helpers (police clearance forms). Parents are encouraged to be involved in their child‟s

education and during the school year several invitations will be extended to visit school for

assemblies, concerts, open nights and parent‟s nights where progress reports will be given by

the class teacher.

St. Mary’s RC Primary School Policy 2016-17

This admissions policy has been formally adopted by the governing body of St Mary‟s RC Primary School. The

governing body is the Admissions Authority and is responsible for determining the school‟s admissions

arrangements.

The Published Admission Number (PAN) for the school is 30.

St. Mary‟s RC Primary School serves the parish of St. Mary‟s Jarrow.

The Admissions Policy Criteria will be applied on an Equal Preference basis.

How and When to apply

Applications must be made on the South Tyneside Council‟s common application form (CAF). All forms must be

returned by the closing date set by South Tyneside Council.

Late Applications

Any applications received after the closing date will be accepted but considered only after those received by

the closing date.

Children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs

Children who have a Statement of Special Educational Need which names our school will be admitted to the

school.

If applicable, parents are asked to note that admission to the Nursery unit is no guarantee of entry into the main school.

Oversubscription Criteria

If the school is oversubscribed, priority for admission will be given to those children who meet the criteria set

out below, in order:

(First priority in categories 2 and 3 will be given to children who will have older siblings attending the school in September 2014).

1. Looked after children or children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked

after became subject to an adoption, residence or special guardianship order.

2. Catholic Children whose home address is within the parish(es) served by the school.

3. Catholic Children whose home address is outside of the parish(es) served by the school.

4. Children who will have an older sibling attending the school in September 2014.

5. Children, who are baptised or dedicated members of other Christian Churches as recognised by Churches

Together in England (see note 4).

6. Children of other faith traditions.

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7. Other children.

If applicants are seeking admission under criteria 5 or 6 above, they must provide a letter of support to

confirm their church membership from their minister or faith leader, or suitable equivalent.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

1. Definition of Catholic

Children who have been baptised as Catholics or have been formally received into the Catholic Church.

All applicants seeking admission under criteria 2 or 3 must provide evidence that the child has been

baptised as a Catholic or has been received into the Catholic Church. A baptismal certificate or a letter from

their priest confirming their baptism or reception into the Catholic Church will suffice.

2. Definition of a Looked After Child

A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a Local Authority or (b) being provided with

accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions (see the definition in

section 22 (1) of the Children Act 1989):

An adoption order is an order under section 46 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002.

A residence order is an order outlining the arrangements as to the person with whom the child will live

under section 8 of the Children Act 1989.

A special guardianship order is an order appointing one or more individuals to be a child‟s special

guardian or guardians.

3. Definition of Sibling

Sibling refers to brother or sister and includes half sibling, adopted sibling, foster sibling, step sibling

or the child of the parent/carer‟s partner where the child for whom the school place is sought is living in the

same family unit at the same address as that sibling.

4. Churches Together in England

See www.churches-together.org.uk for further details on membership. If applicants are seeking

admission under criteria 5, they must provide a baptismal certificate or a letter confirming their church

membership from their minister or faith leader, or suitable equivalent.

5. Children of Other Faiths

If applicants are seeking admission under criteria 6, they must provide a letter of support to confirm

their faith membership from their minister or faith leader, or suitable equivalent.

6. Tie-breaker

Where there are not enough places to admit all the children falling within a particular criterion a

distance measurement will also be used as a tiebreaker. Shortest distance measured as a straight line, from the

Ordnance Survey coordinates for the parental home residence (including flats) to the school main entrance,

using South Tyneside Council‟s Geographic Information System (GIS), with those living closer to the

school receiving higher priority.

Right of Appeal

Where a parent has been notified that a place is not available for a child, every effort will be made to help the

parent to find a place in a suitable alternative school. Parents who are refused a place have a statutory right of

appeal. Further details of the appeals process are available by writing to the chair of governors at the school

address.

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Home Address

It is the primary parental address which will be used in applying the admission criteria. This means that, when

stating your choice of school, you should give the parental/guardian address at the time of application. The

address of childminders or other family members who may share in the care of your child should not be quoted

as the home address.

Waiting Lists

If your child has been refused admission, you can request that your child‟s name be placed on the school‟s

waiting list. If places become available, we will consider all relevant applications based on the waiting list which

will be maintained until 31 December 2014.

Catchment Area

The catchment area for the school is the parish boundaries of St. Mary‟s Jarrow.

Application Information

Places will be allocated by strict application of the above criteria, with no reference to the date of application

(but please see earlier, “Late Applications”). Parents will be notified as to whether or not their child has been

allocated a place on 16 April 2014.

Please note: This policy should be read in conjunction with South Tyneside Council‟s School Admission Guide for

Parents which can be found at www.southtyneside.info or by telephoning 0191 424 7706.

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St. Mary’s RC Primary 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 be just me?

William J Crockett