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- 1 - wELCOME TO NORTH LANCING PRIMARY SCHOOL Mill Road (entrance in Browning Road), North Lancing, West Sussex BN15 0PT. Tel: (01903) 752301 - Fax: (01903) 851132 e-mail: [email protected] - Web Site: www.northlancing.w-sussex.sch.uk Dear Parents, The primary years at school impact on all future education and at North Lancing we are proud to offer your child an excellent start to their educational career. As a primary school our pupils are fortunate not to need to change schools during their early education. This enables a caring, family atmosphere to be created within a secure, happy environment. Pupils are arranged into two classes in each Year Group, with each class offering 30 places. This makes a total of 14 classes and 420 students. This prospectus gives a clear idea of what our school has to offer. Starting school is an exciting time and we aim to make the transition from your child’s current environment as smooth and enjoyable as possible. North Lancing has very well qualified, enthusiastic and caring staff, an active Parent Teacher Association and a supportive Governing body. We want all pupils to excel at school and to achieve their potential. The staff have high expectations of both work and behaviour. The school is an extremely positive, happy environment in which we treat each other with consistency and respect. We are keen to work closely with our parents, and recognise that working together can really increase our chances of success. We endeavour to keep parents fully informed about all aspects of school life. A weekly newsletter, curriculum information and regular progress updates all help ensure you know how best to support your child. We also value your opinion and will regularly seek your ideas and points of view. We aim to make learning relevant, fun and productive. Children are offered as many first hand learning experiences as possible. We cater to every individual, stretching able students and supporting those who have specific needs. At North Lancing we all work together as a team for the benefit of each child and know that your child’s years with us will be happy and rewarding. Yours sincerely, Mrs E. Brown Headteacher

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wELCOME TO

NORTH LANCING PRIMARY SCHOOL

Mill Road (entrance in Browning Road), North Lancing, West Sussex BN15 0PT.

Tel: (01903) 752301 - Fax: (01903) 851132

e-mail: [email protected] - Web Site: www.northlancing.w-sussex.sch.uk

Dear Parents,

The primary years at school impact on all future education and at North Lancing we are proud to offer

your child an excellent start to their educational career.

As a primary school our pupils are fortunate not to need to change schools during their early education.

This enables a caring, family atmosphere to be created within a secure, happy environment. Pupils are

arranged into two classes in each Year Group, with each class offering 30 places. This makes a total of 14

classes and 420 students.

This prospectus gives a clear idea of what our school has to offer. Starting school is an exciting time and

we aim to make the transition from your child’s current environment as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

North Lancing has very well qualified, enthusiastic and caring staff, an active Parent Teacher Association

and a supportive Governing body. We want all pupils to excel at school and to achieve their potential.

The staff have high expectations of both work and behaviour. The school is an extremely positive, happy

environment in which we treat each other with consistency and respect.

We are keen to work closely with our parents, and recognise that working together can really increase our

chances of success. We endeavour to keep parents fully informed about all aspects of school life. A

weekly newsletter, curriculum information and regular progress updates all help ensure you know how best

to support your child. We also value your opinion and will regularly seek your ideas and points of view.

We aim to make learning relevant, fun and productive. Children are offered as many first hand learning

experiences as possible. We cater to every individual, stretching able students and supporting those who

have specific needs.

At North Lancing we all work together as a team for the benefit of each child and know that your child’s

years with us will be happy and rewarding.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs E. Brown

Headteacher

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CONTENTS

Welcome to North Lancing Primary School …………………………………………………………………1 Contents ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………2 The School Curriculum Statement……………………………………………………………………………. 3 School Aims and Awards achieved ………………………………………………………………………. 4-5 List of Staff……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6-8 The Governors and Governing Body…………………………………………………………………………. 9 Parents as Partners / Liaison with Parents……………………………………………………………………10 Layout of the School and Access………………………………………………………………………...11-12 Admission……………………………………………………………………………………………………....13-14 School Session Times……………………………………………………………………………………………..14 School Uniform Lists………………………………………………………………………………………………15 Attendance and Unauthorised Absences………………………………………………………………….16 Behaviour………………………………………………………………………………………………………….17 Early Years…………………………………………………………………………………………………......17-18 Year 1 Galleon …………………………………………………………………………………………………...19 Curriculum………………………………………………………………………………………………….....20-23 Sport and PE. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..25 Outside Coaching……………………………………………………………………………………………….26 Extra Curriculum Activities……………………………………………………………………………………...26 Sporting Achievements. ……………………………………………………………………………………..…26 Meeting Individual Needs ………………………………………………………………………………….….27 Educational Visits………………………………………………………………………………………………...28 Medical Arrangements…………………………………………………………………………………………28 School Meals……………..…………………………………………………………………………………….…29 Playtime Snacks and Provision of Free Meals…………………………………...……………………….…29 Money in school…………………………………..……………………………………………………………...29 Charging and Remission Policy and Money in School…………………………………………………...29 National Curriculum Assessment Results: Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 …………………………..…..30-31 School Term Dates 2012/13………………………...………………………………………………..………...32 Arrangements for the Consideration of Complaints……………………………………………………...32

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THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM STATEMENT

“Sowing the Seeds of Success”

The school curriculum comprises all learning and other experiences

that each school plans for its pupils.

The National curriculum is an important element of the curriculum at

North Lancing School. As pupils can attend this school for seven years

from Reception to Year 6 it means that we can provide good curricu-

lum continuity and progression from the Foundation Stage of the Na-

tional Curriculum through Stages 1 and 2. Teachers also use the Na-

tional Literacy and Numeracy Strategies to plan their English and Math-

ematics lessons.

To make learning more relevant and enjoyable for our pupils we also promote the links between subjects.

This is achieved through ‘topics’ and by ensuring that pupils’ knowledge and skills particularly in English,

Mathematics and ICT are used across the curriculum.

At North Lancing school we provide a high level of curriculum enrichment activities. All pupils go on visits

and our upper school pupils have opportunities to go on residential trips. There are a number of after

school clubs run by the teachers and we also use our strong links with the local and wider community to

support the curriculum.

We are also fortunate to have large and attractive school grounds in which pupils can work and learn to-

gether.

At North Lancing school pupils have an entitlement to:

A curriculum which enables pupils to feel confident, valued and successful and respect themselves

and others as learners

A curriculum which enables pupils to work and learn together in a high quality teaching and learn-

ing environment

A curriculum that is broad, balanced, flexible, relevant, inclusive and well planned; it is well

matched to individual need, providing the context for in-depth learning

A curriculum which will enable pupils to make a significant contribution to their school community

and the wider world

A curriculum which provides continuity that is effective and supports progression and successful

transition (home-school, pre-school-school, between classes, school-school).

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WELCOME TO NORTH LANCING PRIMARY SCHOOL

School Aims

The ethos of the school is set out in the school aims. They are written in simple terms so that even the

youngest pupils can understand them. As children grow we widen their meaning to include words such as

respect, value, co-operation, attitude, equality, independence and discuss how these attributes can de-

velop within the children themselves.

Our agreed aims are:

To aim for the best

To try hard

To be fair

To be kind

To take care

To think for ourselves

To work together to achieve great things

The School’s vision phrase is:

“Enjoying Achieving”

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ACHIEVEMENTS

Healthy Schools award

In January 2010 we received the Healthy Schools Award which is given

to schools who have been recognised for providing a clear and effec-

tive programme for the promotion and development of Physical Activ-

ity, Healthy Eating, Emotional Well Being and Personal, Social and

Health Education.

Arts Council England Artsmark gold award

We are delighted to announce that North Lancing School has been

awarded the Arts Council England Artsmark gold award, in recogni-

tion of outstanding commitment to the arts. It is the top benchmark for

arts education provision.

Dyslexia Friendly Award

North Lancing School has been awarded a Dyslexia Friendly award in

recognition of the quality of its work with children who have learning

difficulties.

Activemark

North Lancing School has been awarded the Activemark 2008, 2009

and 2010 in national recognition of our consistently high level of com-

petence achieved in physical education.

The FA Football Development Award

This has been a good year for North Lancing School, and we are

pleased to announce yet another award, which has been presented

by the FA Football Development Programme.

This award is presented to schools who are using football effective-

ly as a medium to deliver both physical education and for the devel-

opment of out of school hours opportunities for boys and girls of all

ages and abilities.

International School Award

We are pleased to announce that our school has gained another

award, the International School Award.

This award has been given by the British Council in recognition of the

strong International dimension to our school work and for the Socrates

links with France, Spain and Romania.

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STAFF 2014

HEADTEACHER

MRS E. BROWN

M.A. B.Ed (Hons)

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

MR J. TODD

M.A. B.Ed (Hons)

SENCO

MRS N. RUSSELL (Maternity cover)

B.A. (Hons) PGCE

MS A. DEFREITAS (maternity leave)

BSc

RECEPTION

MRS J. FOWLER (Osprey)

B.A. (Hons)

MS A PARNELL (Owl)

B.A. (Hons)

YEAR 1

MS A . THOMAS ( Magpie)

B.A. (Hons)

MR J JONES (Moorhen)

B.A. (Hons) Primary Ed/English

YEAR 2

MRS G. AYLING-MARMONT (Lark)

B.A. (Hons)

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

MISS A. WISEMAN (Lapwing)

B.Sc. (Hons)

YEAR 3

MRS M McCORMICK (Kestrel)

B.A. (Hons)

MR M. MASINGIRI (Kite)

B.Sc. Graduate teacher

YEAR 4

MR J. COLLETT (Jay)

B.Ed (Hons)

MRS H. SILVERSON (Jackdaw)

B.Sc (Hons)

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

YEAR 5

MISS J. DAVIS (Heron)

B.A. (Hons)

MRS FERRIER (Hawk)

B.A. Ed (Hons) with QTS

MRS. J. TAYLOR (Hawk)

M.A. , B.Ed (Hons)

YEAR 6

MR J. TODD (Gull)

M.A., B.Ed (Hons)

MR K. SOUTHGATE (Gull)

B.Eng (Hons) PGCE

MRS F. CARTMELL (Goldfinch)

B.Ed (Hons)

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STAFF 2014

ADDITIONAL TEACHING STAFF

MRS N. HARRIS

(Music)

MISS H KING

(MFL—ITALIAN)

MRS. C. LIEU

B.A. (Reading Recovery)

MISS C. FOWLER

Cert. Ed

MRS S. HUMPHREYS

B.Ed (Hons) (Every Child Matters)

MRS K BUTTON (maternity leave)

MRS A BURNAGE (maternity leave)

MISS F ROFLE (maternity leave)

BURSAR

MRS P. ROBB

SECRETARY

MRS M. FORDER

ADMIN. ASSISTANTS

MRS L. SOUTER

MRS J. NEWSOM

CLERK TO THE GOVERNORS

MRS D. WARWICK

LIBRARY MANAGER

MRS R. TOPPING

DISPLAY TECHNICIAN

MRS C. GODFREY

RECEPTIONISTS

MRS L. SOUTER

MRS M FORDER

MRS C GROVER

LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANTS MS L. BATHURST

MRS S. CHENERY

MRS J. CLEGG

MRS P. COLEMAN

MRS S. FORD

MRS C. GODFREY

MRS K. GOSLING

MRS C. GROVER

MRS J. JONES

MRS W. KOROKNAI

MRS A. LANGRISH

MRS B. LUXFORD

MRS P. MAYNARD

MRS L. NEALFULLER

MRS J. NEWSOM

MRS L. OLIVER

MRS A. OST

MRS D. PRINCE

MRS J. SHERWIN

MRS R. TOPPING

MRS L. WAKE

MRS S. STONESTREET

EARLY YEARS SUPPORT

MRS N. CATLING

MRS J. JONES

MRS P. MAYNARD

MRS K. LANGLEY (maternity leave)

MRS A. OST

WELFARE & FIRST AID

MRS C. GODFREY

MRS J. JONES

MRS V. ASPIN

MRS E. WORTHLEY

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PREMISES MANAGER

MR J. FARROW

LIFE GUARDS/SWIMMING TEACH-

ERS

MRS G. JUPP (ASA Level 2)

MRS L. CRANE (ASA Level 1)

LEAD MIDDAY MEAL SUPERVISOR

MRS P. MAYNARD

MIDDAY MEAL SUPERVISORS

MISS S. BERRY

MRS J. CHENERY

MRS S FORD

MRS G. JUPP

MRS J. MILES

MRS L. NEALFULLER

MRS A. OST

MRS N. WADE

MRS J. WILLIAMS

MRS V. ASPIN

MRS E. WORTHLEY

MRS J. BOURNE

MRS R. HAYWARD

MRS S. WARD

MRS N. CATLING

STAFF 2014

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THE GOVERNORS

Governors have an essential role to play in support of their schools. It is their task to ask questions and to

seek convincing answers; to argue on behalf of the school if they feel it necessary; to defend it against

unwarranted criticism and to act with fellow governors as an important link between the community, the

school and the Local Education Authority.

Much of the strength of local government lies in the collaboration between laymen and professionals and

the Governors form a most important element in a complex partnership.

The Governing Body is quite separate from the Education Committee and is free to discuss anything which

touches the life of the school; not only to discuss but also to ask questions and to comment upon the an-

swers. They have a right to be consulted and to be heard, to make recommendations and to give advice.

The Governors form an independent body. Their roles and powers are clearly defined in the 1986 and 1988

Education Acts. Governors are elected to serve for a period of 4 years.

The Governing Body at North Lancing School is comprised as follows:

Headteacher

LEA Governors

Staff Governors

Community Governors

Parent Governors

Associate Governors

The Governing Body also operates in two sub-committees whose functions are to meet, discuss and report

on premises, curriculum/staffing, finance and training and development. Parents are welcome to contact

Governors through the school office.

GOVERNING BODY

CHAIRMAN

MR B. BOGGIS

CO CHAIRMAN

MISS T. CROUCHER

HEADTEACHER

MRS E. BROWN

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

MR J. TODD

LEA GOVERNORS

MR C. PASSMORE

MRS. C MARCHANT

COMMUNITY GOVERNORS

MRS L. EVANS

COUNCILLOR F. LEWIS

MR G SOUTER

STAFF GOVERNORS

MRS G. AYLING-MARMONT

MRS K. BUTTON

ASSOCIATE GOVERNORS

MRS C. GROVER

MRS S. CHENERY

PARENT GOVERNORS

MS V. STEWART

MR T. WILLIAMS

MRS C. SMITH

MRS B. SCOTT

MRS A SILVERTHORNE

CLERK TO THE GOVERNORS

MRS D. WARWICK

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PARENTS AS PARTNERS

At our school we all want our children to do well and be happy. We wish to have a strong partnership with

you, as we believe children learn best if all the adults in the children’s lives support one another for the

benefit of the child. We believe this is an ‘open’ school where communication is good and parents are

encouraged to play a part in their children’s education.

We welcome parent help in school as children benefit so much from working in small groups alongside

adults. If you can make a regular commitment to helping us, your child will benefit.

LIAISON WITH PARENTS

It is our policy to keep you as informed as possible; each child has a Home School book which is used by

parents and teachers to convey day to day messages. In addition to written annual reports, we hold par-

ents’ consultation sessions when you have a chance to discuss your child’s progress. During the year we

also offer opportunities to come into school and join in presentations, sports events and concerts at festival

times. These are always enjoyable, informative and worthwhile occasions.

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LAYOUT OF SCHOOL

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ACCESS TO SCHOOL

Pedestrian and vehicle access is via our Browning Road entrance. Parents should deliver or collect their

children from the playground. Parents of Infant children should note the information given in the section on

School Session times.

No pedestrian or vehicle access is allowed via the delivery entrance in Mill Road.

Alternative arrangements should be requested in writing to the Headteacher.

NORTH LANCING PRIMARY SCHOOL

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ADMISSION

Schools in West Sussex are categorised as community, voluntary controlled, voluntary aided and acade-

my. Community and voluntary controlled schools serve catchment areas. Voluntary aided schools serve

wider areas. North Lancing is a Community School.

Admissions to community and voluntary controlled schools are the responsibility of the Local Education

Authority and applications must be made through their offices at:

Eduction Office (South)

Pupil Admissions Office, Centenary House, Durrington Lane, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 2QB

Telephone: 0330 142903

Fax: (01903) 839214

Email: [email protected]

Under the Education Act parents can express a preference for any school but Parents do not have a right

to choose a school. West Sussex Education Authority does however make every effort to meet parental

preference where possible. Further information about how places are allocated at this, and other schools

in the County, is contained in the Authority's Information for Parents Booklet a copy of which is available

from the school office or the Pupil Admissions Office. Further details relating to admissions can be found on

the West Sussex Grid for Learning, wsgfl.westsussex.gov.uk.

Applications for admission to the school from outside the area should be made to the Area Education Of-

ficer at the above address. Children may start in West Sussex at the beginning of the School year

(September) in which they reach their fifth birthday. At North Lancing, most children may start full time in

the Autumn term regardless of their date of birth. However, for some individual children this may not be

appropriate and a more phased introduction may be beneficial. We would discuss and agree this with

parents before school commenced.

The admission limit for North Lancing school is 60 per year group. The school is popular and over-

subscribed, however from time to time places are available. In the case of over subscription children will

be allocated a school place using the West Sussex over subscription criteria. Parents wishing to view the

school are welcome to do so and are invited to make an appointment through the school office.

TRANSPORT

Transport matters for children attending school are dealt with by the Transport office based in County Hall.

They can be contacted on (01243) 753530 or at the Transport Co-ordination Group, The Grange, Tower

Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1RH.

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PRELIMINARY VISITS - RECEPTION

During the half term prior to commencing school children and parents are invited to three preliminary vis-

its. During these visits the children meet their new teachers and teaching assistants. They have stories and

activities with their class to familiarise them with their new surroundings. There is a meeting for parents of all

new entrants in the Summer Term prior to entry. In the Autumn term home visits also take place.

TRANSFERS

Parents seeking admission to the school for a child aged between 5 and 11 outside of the transfer years

window should contact admissions. Preliminary visits can be arranged via the school office.

SCHOOL SESSION TIMES

The school office is open from 8.00am to 4.00pm and operates an ‘open door’ policy where children can

enter school on arrival.

Reception children may be accompanied to their cloakrooms from 8.40am. Registration is at 8.50am. Dur-

ing the year we encourage greater independence so that by the Summer Term all the children enter the

building independently in preparation for Year 1.

Children in Years 1 and 2 should be accompanied onto the playground and parents should drop them at

the classroom door. They can arrive at school any time from 8.35am and should be in class for registration

at 8.50am.

At the end of the day Year 1, Year 2 and Reception children are collected by parents (or other named

adults) from the playground near the classroom doors, at 3.00pm.

Children in Years 3 - 6 can arrive at school from 8.35am. Registration is at 8.45am. Their finish time is 3.05pm.

INFANT CHILDREN MAY NOT BE COLLECTED BY OLDER SIBLINGS

If for any reason Reception and KS1 children are not collected they are taken to the school office. Older

pupils should also return to the office and notify staff that they have not been collected. A telephone call

would be appreciated if parents are unavoidably delayed. Children will be looked after until collected.

There is a break in the mornings:

Reception, Years 1, 2 and 3 10.20am - 10.40am

Years 4, 5 and 6 10.45am - 11.00am

The local authority employs a crossing patrol person who is normally on duty by the Miller and Carter from

8.30am - 9.00am and 3.00pm - 3.30pm.

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SCHOOL UNIFORM

Children from Year 1 up wear the full School Uniform. We feel that uniform encourages children to have a

sense of belonging.

ALL ITEMS OF SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOULD BE CLEARLY NAMED

RECEPTION - BOYS AND GIRLS UNIFORM

Winter School Track Suits -

(see separate booklet).

BOYS - WINTER UNIFORM

Long, charcoal grey trousers

White shirt (not a polo shirt)

School tie (available from the school office)

School jumper

(not a sweatshirt)

Grey or black socks

Plain black shoes.

BOYS - SUMMER UNIFORM

charcoal grey tailored shorts or trousers

White short sleeved open necked shirt

or white polo shirt

Grey or black socks

Plain black shoes

GIRLS - WINTER UNIFORM

Navy blue pinafore dress, or

Navy blue skirt - pleated, flared or plain

of a sensible length or charcoal tailored trousers

White shirt (not a polo shirt)

School tie (available from the school office)

School jumper or school cardigan

(not a sweatshirt)

White or navy socks or navy tights

Black shoes with no heels

(No boots).

GIRLS - SUMMER UNIFORM

Navy blue/white checked summer dress

(not striped)

Navy skirt or charcoal tailored trousers

White short sleeved open neck shirt

or white polo shirt

White socks (children must wear socks to school)

Black shoes

(High heeled shoes or open toed sandals should

not be worn for health and safety reasons).

P. E. KIT - BOYS AND GIRLS

Plain Navy shorts

White T Shirt with school logo

Black Plimsolls

All to be kept in a drawstring bag in the cloakroom.

GAMES KIT

Plain navy tracksuits are worn in cold weather.

SWIMMING

Swimsuits - one piece for girls

Trunks or swimming shorts (not below the knee)

Or all in one sun protection suit

Swimming hat - yellow for beginners,

white for swimmers

Towel

Flip Flops (advisable for Health and Safety)

NB. All to be kept in a bag

(Swimming hats, verruca socks and bags are

available from the school office).

HAIR

Long hair should be tied back. Girls may wear plain

navy / white hair accessories - not fancy, coloured

accessories or hair braids. There should be no ex-

treme hair styles.

JEWELLERY / MAKE UP

In line with West Sussex County Policy we do not

allow any form of jewellery in school. The only ex-

ception to this is stud earrings to keep piercings

open. Studs must be removed for P.E. lessons. We

therefore suggest that on days when children have

P.E. they are not worn, as in the past we have had

torn ears. No makeup or nail varnish should be worn

at school.

LOST PROPERTY

Lost property is always returned if it is named; other-

wise it is put in the cupboard. We do appreciate

the support given by parents in maintaining the

high standards of uniform at North Lancing School.

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ATTENDANCE

Attendance Matters . . .

As a locality group of schools we acknowledge the considerable effect good attendance and punctuali-

ty has on a child’s learning and their educational outcomes. We follow government and OFSTED guide-

lines regarding attendance.

All the Adur schools agree to:

Promote high levels of attendance and punctuality

Work in partnership with Parents

Have clear procedures for dealing with pupil absence

Have rigorous systems for safeguarding pupils through absence checking procedures.

The above statement has been formulated by all schools within the Adur Family of Schools.

While children are away from school we expect a letter or a telephone call on the first day of illness. We

have to keep accurate records of attendance which can be inspected at any time by the School’s Edu-

cation Welfare Office. When arranging holidays it is obviously best to avoid children losing time in school.

The governors have decided that holiday in term time should not be granted in April, May or June other

than in exceptional circumstances. It is in this period that statutory and internal testing takes place. If you

are considering taking holidays during school time you will need to request permission from the

Headteacher. A form is available from the school office.

In line with many schools we have introduced a system of monitoring absence and reporting this to par-

ents. If your child’s attendance falls below 90% an informative letter will be sent home. 100% attendance is

celebrated with termly certificates.

ATTENDANCE FIGURES COMPARED WITH NATIONAL AVERAGES

% OF SESSIONS

MISSED 2009 2010 2011

School 5.9 5.1 5.1

National

(Primary) 5.4 5.3 5.1

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BEHAVIOUR

We are extremely proud of the standard of behaviour at North Lancing School. We appreciate that chil-

dren need to feel happy, both at home and school, if they are to learn effectively. The basic requirement is

that pupils should be polite and thoughtful towards others. We therefore have a positive behaviour policy.

We expect pupils to behave well on the way to and from school and we expect our pupils to be polite and

thoughtful when they are in school and in all out-of-school activities.

We wish our pupils to be honest, kind, fair, polite and considerate of others and we would like this behaviour

to pervade all other relationships. We expect children to respect their own and others’ property.

Most pupils reach these high standards and are a credit to their parents and to the school. Good behaviour

is expected and rewarded. Merits are awarded weekly; this is a form of quick, positive reinforcement for

good effort and behaviour. Children also receive ‘House Points’ which contribute to a weekly and half

termly total.

These high standards of behaviour are also expected at the lunch break. Children who do not follow this

code will have the lunch time privilege suspended. There are times when children’s behaviour is disappoint-

ing or unacceptable. However, most pupils respond to a ‘telling-off’ and the opportunity to show they can

behave appropriately. In some cases other sanctions, such as loss of privileges or extra work, are em-

ployed. On certain occasions, the school may feel that parents should be informed and your co-operation

will be sought. In very rare cases a period of exclusion will be considered and used if necessary. In this

event. parents have the right to make a representation to the Governing body if they think the exclusion is

unreasonable.

EARLY YEARS

It is a big step starting school and

in the Early Years we try to make

this transition from home, play-

group or nursery as smooth as pos-

sible. The Early Years team work

hard to offer a secure and nurtur-

ing environment in which every

child is valued. We believe that

young children need to play, to

explore and to investigate in order

to make sense of the world. With

this in mind we provide carefully

planned activities (both inside and

outside the classroom) that are

interesting, fun and challenging.

We encourage children to take risks and ‘have-a-go’ so that they learn to think for themselves and act

independently.

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EARLY YEARS - continued

The Pupils in Reception follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. They focus on three prime are-

as of learning: Communication + language, physical + personal and social + emotional development. A

further four specific areas of learning supplement the curriculum. The specific areas are literacy, mathe-

matics, understanding the world and expressive arts + design. The curriculum encourages playing + explor-

ing, active learning and creating + thinking critically. Pupils strive towards 17 early years goals.

Above is the new play area for the early years children which has just recently been completed.

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YEAR 1 - Galleon

Here is the new Galleon built over the spring break 2013 - situated outside the Year 1 classrooms.

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THE CURRICULUM

At our School we offer all the subjects of the National Curriculum which are as follows:

CORE SUBJECTS: English, Mathematics, Science, Information and Communication Technology

FOUNDATION Design Technology, History, Geography, Music, Art,

SUBJECTS: P.E. (including Swimming, Dance, Gymnastics and Games),

R.E. and French (Year 6)

Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship (PSHCE).

These subjects build upon the early Years Foundation Stage and are introduced in Year 1. They develop

progressively in each year group.

The class teachers plan and are responsible for the overall curriculum. There are topics for each year

group that ensure development and progression of skills and concepts. There are curriculum co-ordinators

for all subjects who act as advisors to the staff in general. All teachers keep weekly records of class and

individual work and the plans are overseen by the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team.

Curriculum letters are sent home termly and are available to view on the website. These detail the con-

tent of the curriculum followed for each subject in relation to each academic year.

During the year in which the children reach their seventh birthday (Year 2) they take the National Curricu-

lum Tests. This marks the end of Key Stage 1. The results of these tests are given to parents individually, to-

gether with their school report.

During the year in which the children reach their eleventh birthday (Year 6) they take the National Curricu-

lum Tests again. This marks the end of Key Stage 2. The results of these tests are given to parents individual-

ly, together with their school report. Parents will also be given the National Results.

At the ages of 7, 11, 14 and 16 there will be National Assessments to show how children are progressing

Age of majority of pupils at the end

Key Stage New Description Abbreviation of the academic year

Early years Reception R 5

(Foundation Stage)

1 Year1 Y1 6

From 5-7 Yrs Year 2 Y2 7

Year 3 Y3 8

2 Year 4 Y4 9

From 7-11 Yrs Year 5 Y5 10

Year 6 Y6 11

3 Year 7 Y7 12

From 11-14 Yrs Year 8 Y8 13

Year 9 Y9 14

4 Year 10 Y10 15

From 14-16 Yrs Year 11 Y11 16

You will see from the table above that, as a Primary School, our responsibilities include Early Years and Key

Stages 1and 2. We are therefore operating in three key Stages.

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PHONICS

Pupils learn phonics through the ‘Sound Discovery’ programme. This is based largely on Jolly Phonics.

From Reception up to Year 3, pupils engage in snappy phonics sessions three times a week. These are de-

livered in small, mixed age groups based upon pupil needs. Phonics sessions continue into upper school

for those children still requiring additional support. Spelling lessons in upper school also follow the Sound

Discovery programme. Year 1 pupils take a statutory phonics test near the end of the year to access pro-

gress.

ENGLISH

The subject of English covers speaking and listening, reading and writing. From the earliest days children

are developing their skills in all four areas. Children need to communicate clearly and fluently; their speak-

ing and listening skills are encouraged and developed within a framework.

The skills of reading are taught alongside writing within the Literacy Hour. In the early years at school, chil-

dren learn to read using a number of different books. They are introduced to the Oxford Reading Tree and

many learn to read using these books; some children may use books from other reading schemes. We en-

courage parental help at home listening to children to read daily. At school children may read individually

to the teacher and support staff or they may read in groups during the Guided Reading Session.

The skills of writing start as children enter school. From the earliest scribbles children learn to make marks,

then letter shapes which develop into words. The skills include the teaching of handwriting. We use the

Nelson script in the early years which develops into a simple joined style that is introduced by the end of

Year 1. Children learn to use ink pens (not biros) in Year 3. Children develop more complex skills as they

move up the school. At all ages spelling is taught in line with the National Literacy Strategy.

MATHEMATICS

The National Numeracy Strategy forms the basis for the teaching of Mathematics in schools. It provides a

balanced framework for daily lessons of 45-60 minutes. Each lesson starts with oral and mental maths work.

There is a strong emphasis on number work but it is often taught through games, puzzles, investigations and

links to ICT. Children are presented with problems that are relevant to everyday life and all these experi-

ences combine to enrich the childrens’ learning. A variety of practical equipment and published schemes

are used to support teaching and learning.

SCIENCE

Science is a practical subject that provides opportunities for children to learn about the world in which

they live. Through first hand experience they learn the skills of observation, the need for questioning and

testing out ideas, collecting data and recording results. Science is generally taught through topics and

involves four areas: Scientific enquiry including investigative work; Life processes and living things; Materials

and their properties; and Physical processes.

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INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

In an ever-increasing technological world it is important that the children learn the skills necessary to com-

municate in a variety of ways. Children need to be able to make effective use of information technology

tools and information sources to analyse, process and present information.

Using the resources available throughout the school we aim to teach skills and give children the confi-

dence to try out new ideas. This involves use of word processing and drawing packages, handling data

and controlling a range of equipment.

The school has class sets of laptops, netbooks and some static PC’s in classrooms. Software is regularly up-

dated and pupils have opportunities to use the Internet via secure, filtered access.

Computers are used throughout the curriculum to enhance learning; and by linking subjects and infor-

mation communication technology children will gain a clear understanding of the purposes of ICT.

Acceptable use policies and specific lessons on safety encourage pupils to use ICT and the Internet re-

sponsibility both in school and at home.

HISTORY

Children are given opportunities to develop an awareness of the past by comparing the ways in which it

was different from the present. They learn through handling artefacts, museum displays, visits and speakers

as well as through books, television and ICT resources. In Key Stage 1, History is linked to topic work. In Key

Stage 2, History is taught in Study Units, for example: Victorian Britain, Life in Tudor Times and Britain since

1930’s etc.

GEOGRAPHY

In Key Stage 1 children learn about their local environment and how to follow simple maps and recognise

symbols. They learn about the vocabulary that describes physical and human features of Geography. As

pupils move into Key Stage 2 their knowledge of the wider world increases and they study aspects of the

United Kingdom as well as other countries. Each year group makes a school trip in the Summer Term

(Autumn Term Y6) that broadens their educational experience and encourages children to find out more

about the world around them.

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Three major types of activities are carried out in this subject. These are: Focused practical tasks - to devel-

op and practise skills and knowledge; Investigating, assembling and evaluating products; and Design and

make tests in which pupils develop a product with a clear response in mind

We aim to give the children experience of working with a range of materials and tools to give them confi-

dence and competence to identify and solve problems through designing and making good quality

products.

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ART

In the teaching of art, we aim to provide a balanced programme of art, design and craft ensuring that all

children are introduced to a range of different media and techniques. We develop children’s understand-

ing of different kinds of art. We foster an interest and pleasure in all forms of art and the work of famous

artists so that children can apply new skills to their own work. We celebrate children’s art work in displays

around the school and participate in Arts festivals both in School and in the community.

DRAMA

Drama has a progressive Scheme of Work and is taught both as an individual subject, and as part of our

integrated and creative curriculum. The children are given many opportunities to perform, both within

school and in conjunction with pupils from our Family Group.

MUSIC

Music in the school focuses on the importance of singing well and performing at all levels with a good un-

derstanding of composition from Reception to Year 6. A scheme of work is followed which enables chil-

dren to develop skills and understanding as well as their abilities to appraise their own compositions and

pieces of music by well known composers. The children sing at school assemblies; they learn to play per-

cussion and learn musical notation. Peripatetic teachers teach guitar, flute, saxophone, violin and clarinet.

All children are involved in productions during their school career.

MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Children are introduced to foreign languages as early as reception. This is very informal and often takes

the form of answering the register in a different language or counting. French is taught formally in Year 5

and Year 6 using the West Sussex Scheme of work. This focuses on the four disciplines of speaking and lis-

tening, reading and writing.

HOME LEARNING

We recognise that much learning takes place outside of school and are keen to work alongside parents to

make the most of home-learning opportunities. Children are encouraged to bring books home and to

read on a daily basis. More formal home learning activities are introduced in Year 4 and are predomi-

nantly research and project based. We do ask parents for their support in ensuring pupils complete the

home learning tasks set as this will help build on learning at school and begin preparation for senior school.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

It is a statutory requirement that Religious Education is provided for all pupils. We follow the guidelines set

out in the Agreed Syllabus for West Sussex. Some of the syllabus is linked to other areas of the curriculum

and is taught in a meaningful and relevant context. At other times it is a separate subject. Children are

introduced to some of the other World Religions as a way of developing knowledge and understanding

across the religious and cultural boundaries of our world today.

There is an emphasis on the teaching of Christianity reflecting the traditions of Christian belief without be-

ing distinctive of any particular denomination.

COLLECTIVE WORSHIP

It is a statutory requirement that collective worship is provided for all pupils on a daily basis. This takes the

form of an Assembly about 20 minutes in length, 40 minutes on Fridays which includes the award of Merits.

The Assemblies are of a ‘broadly Christian character’ but not distinctive of any particular denomination.

During the year there are occasions when parents are invited to share in the Assembly and there is always

good support for Harvest Festival and Christmas Performances.

Parents have the right to withdraw their child from both R.E. and Collective Worship. Discussion about this

should be with the Headteacher in the first instance. A few children withdraw for certain aspects of As-

sembly (hymns and prayers) but remain for the rest of the time.

The school has no affiliations with a particular religion or religious denomination. Our pupils come from a

range of different backgrounds and faiths.

PERSONAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH & CITIZEN EDUCATION

PSHCE takes place through a range of activities including class discussions, class conferences and circle

time. Sex education is taught as part of this programme.

The Governors feel it is appropriate as part of general topic and science work that pupils should be taught

about the biological and emotional aspects of sex. Emphasis will always be based upon loving and caring

relationships and responsibility towards others. This begins in Year 4 and is built upon in Year 5 and Year 6.

Parents will be informed when this work is planned. There will be an opportunity to view the videos and

discuss this aspect of the curriculum with the class teacher.

Parents have the right to withdraw their child from parts of the Sex Education Programme which are not

part of the National Curriculum. It is hoped that any concerns could be resolved through discussion with

the Headteacher. If a parent still wishes their child to be withdrawn, this request should be made in writing.

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SPORT AND P.E.

At North Lancing School we have good quality sports facil-

ities. These include two large playing fields, a long jump

pit, three tarmac playgrounds, an outdoor heated swim-

ming pool, an indoor hall / gymnasium and an adventure

playground.

Approximately 2 hours per week is allocated to PE in Key

Stage 1. In the season (about 10 weeks from the Summer

half term holiday until the end of September) all pupils

have an hour of swimming lessons. The School hall is used

after school for Karate, Dance, Gym Club and Table Tennis and many of our pupils belong to these clubs.

During lesson time we aim to develop our pupils’ sporting abilities.

We do this by practising physical skills and developing stamina.

Children are encouraged to be physically fit. Younger children

practise their skills in small groups or as individuals. As children grow

and develop, they are offered many sports including: dance, gym-

nastics, swimming, stoolball, rounders, cricket, hockey, football,

netball, table tennis, tag rugby, athletics and cross country.

The children are put into one of four houses, Phoenix (red), Unicorn (yellow), Pegasus (blue) and Dragon

(green). The children use these for their sports days and collect points for their house for positive behaviour

and good work.

All children compete in Sports Day events in the Summer Term and follow an awards scheme in swimming,

from Reception to Year 6.

A large number of after school clubs are on offer for the children to enjoy, from Year 1 to Year 6, in eleven

different sports.

There are matches arranged against local schools and also several inter-school tournaments in rounders,

cricket, tag rugby, netball, football, stoolball, athletics, and indoor athletics. These take place after school,

on Saturday mornings and occasionally in the school day. We also host the Lancing and District Schools

Cross-Country.

North Lancing has achieved the F.A. Schools Charter Standard Award and the Activemark School Sport

Strategy Award.

Phoenix Unicorn Pegasus Dragon

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OUTSIDE COACHING

We have benefitted from outside sports coaching programmes in the following areas:

Girls Football, Table-Tennis, Karate and cricket, basketball, tennis.

In addition, residential visits have been organised to Lodge Hill (Y3 and Y4) and to the Kingswood Centre,

Grosvenor Hall, Ashford, Kent (Y5 and Y6). As part of these visits, children have had the opportunity to ex-

perience a variety of outdoor and adventurous activities.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

We are fortunate to have many clubs at school, most of which are run after school by staff, with some as-

sistance from parents. These include the following:

Football, Netball, Gymnastics, Table tennis, Karate, Cricket, Athletics, Dance, Stoolball and Tag-Rugby.

In addition to these sports clubs, there are also clubs focusing on the following activities:

Choir, Art and Craft, Samba, Chess, Street Dance,

The Governors would like to place on record their appreciation to all those staff and volunteers who give

their free time to provide these important extra facilities for the children.

SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS

The school again competed and enjoyed success in the following local Schools tournaments:

Winners of the following inter-schools events:

Year 4, 5 and 6 - Lancing Schools Cross Country Championships

Year 4, 5 and 6 - Girls Football Tournament

Year 5 - Indoor Football Tournament

Year 5 - Football Tournament

Year 6 - Lancing Schools Football Tournament

Year 5 and 6 - Worthing Girls Cricket Tournament

Year 5 and 6 - Sussex Girls Cricket Tournament

Year 5 and 6 - Lancing Schools Indoor Athletics Tournament

Runners up in the following event:

Year 4 - Lancing Schools Football Tournament

Whilst we are delighted to note these successes, it must be remembered that the emphasis within P.E. at

North Lancing is to create an awareness of the importance of physical activity, the development of skills

and a sense of co-operation, fair play and accepting defeat with grace.

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MEETING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS

At North Lancing Primary School we try to match the education provided to the needs of all our pupils.

Class teachers plan their lessons to meet the needs of pupils of varying abilities within their class. At certain

times during the week additional support is also provided for specific groups or individual pupils from other

adults who work in the school and who are well known to our pupils. This support benefits all pupils, as the

class teacher is able to give more attention to the other pupils in the class. A full time reading recovery

teacher is also employed to work with identified Year 1 students to ensure they reach the desired reading

level by the time they enter Year 2.

GIFTED AND TALENTED PUPILS

We identify pupils who are fast learners and who need to be challenged academically. Extension oppor-

tunities are provided in the classroom and from Year 5 upwards we provide daily extension mathematics

sessions and weekly English groups. The Adur locality also work closely to provide extension activities for

student as part of their APEX programme.

CHILD PROTECTION

The school’s procedures for children at risk are detailed in the Child Protection Policy. The Headteacher

has the responsibility as ‘Designated Teacher’ for taking action in line with county and national guidance.

The ‘Designated Governor’ for Child Protection is Mrs Marchant

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

North Lancing School is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people, their families and staff.

This means that everything we do is designed to promote the safety and well-being of the children we

work with, as well as that of children and young people in general.

We believe that safeguarding and good practice are best promoted by staff who, after thorough selec-

tion processes, are valued, trained, encouraged and appropriately managed and supported in the work

they do.

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

SEN policy and practice is a strength within the school. The requirements of The Revised Code of Practice

are met. SEN support staff consist of both teachers and personal learning assistants and support is usually

provided for pupils in their classroom. If there are concerns regarding the progress of a child, that child’s

parents are invited into school to discuss these concerns. Parents are also kept fully informed about targets

and strategies that will help their child. The school actively encourages a close partnership with parents to

secure greater benefits for its pupils.

PUPIL PREMIUM

We allocate additional pupil premium funds to implement a range of support programmes. Those pro-

grammes help to narrow gaps and target a range of children but primarily those who are ‘looked after’ or

in receipt of free school meals. Programmes include one to one booster, Reading recovery, FFT reading,

1st class @ number, Spring board, Social skills, additional teacher assistant support and counselling. Pupil

premium spending is positively impacting on pupils attainment and progress.

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EDUCATIONAL VISITS

Throughout the time your child attends our school, many visits will be made to places of local interest.

It will be necessary for us to obtain your permission to take your child on these outings, but as may of the

visits undertaken are of a local nature, we will seek your consent collectively, rather than obtaining your

permission on each occasion.

You will, of course, be advised when any major visits have been arranged but it would assist administration

of the school if you sign the consent form enclosed and return it to the school. This form will be kept on

your child’s file. (The school will insure your child for public liability).

MEDICAL ARRANGEMENTS

When your child first enters our school, you will be asked to sign a form from the School Nursing Practice

asking for permission to carry out a health care interview, which consists of a height, weight, vision and

hearing check.

You are asked to let the school know if your child has any problems with any infectious conditions.

We do not administer any form of medicine in school, unless it is the only way an otherwise fit child can

remain in school (e.g. in asthma cases). Parents of children who are completing a course of antibiotics

should contact their G.P. to arrange dosages which do not involve administration in school. The few medi-

cines that do come into school must be prescribed medicines and must be clearly labelled with all details

and a consent letter signed by parents and handed to the school office. See our school web site under

the ‘Health’ button for more details - (www.northlancing.w-sussex.sch.uk).

In an emergency it is vital that we are able to contact either parent of a child (or carer / named

adult) and we do ask you to ensure that we always have an up to date number and contact

details. It is also important that you keep us informed of other emergency numbers in case your

child is taken ill in school and needs to be taken home.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

We ask that, wherever possible, you make medical appointments out-side school hours. If it is necessary to

take a child for any form of medical appointment, advance notice to the reception office would be ap-

preciated. Children must be collected for the appointments by a Parent or Guardian, in person, from the

school office where you will be asked to sign them out.

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SCHOOL MEALS

A hot meals service is offered at school run by Chartwells. Hot lunches can be ordered on line at

www.mealselector.co.uk, tel: 0845 6037998, or 01243 836130. Meals need to be ordered one week in ad-

vance, alternatively children may bring their own packed lunch.

Free lunches can be supplied to children whose parents are in receipt of Income Support, Income Based

Job Seeker’s Allowance, support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, Pension Credit,

Income related Employment and Support Allowance or Child Tax Credit with assessed income below

£16,190, but the necessary authorisation (with proof of receipt of benefit) has to be obtained, please ask

at the reception office for details. (This information is confidential) The number of children registered for

free meals increases funding and we would very much appreciate parents registering their entitlement to

free lunches even if they do not wish their child to receive a meal.

PLAYTIME SNACKS

Children may bring a healthy snack to school and we allow fruit or vegetables only. Children in Reception

to Year 2 are provided with a free healthy snack each day.

We do encourage pupils to drink water regularly throughout the day and the school sells non-spill bottles

that may be used in class. Milk is available to order at www.coolmilk.com.

MONEY IN SCHOOL

When you need to send any money into school for visits, sports, swimming etc. please try to send it on a

Tuesday to the class teacher. Payment should be made where possible by cheque to aid administration

and parents with children in different classes can pay with one cheque in a clearly labelled envelope.

e.g. PAUL JONES - 6C - LONDON TRIP - £10.00

CHARGING AND REMISSION POLICY

The Governing Body has agreed a policy on charging for school activities. The Governors recognise the

valuable contribution made to children’s learning by visits. As there is no specific funding for these visits,

the Governors ask parents for a voluntary contribution towards visits. This is on the understanding that the

activity will only go ahead given sufficient contributions. However, where a family is in receipt of Income

Support or Family Credit, parents are asked to contact the Headteacher in confidence to discuss possible

provision through school.

Parents are requested to make a contribution towards School Fund. This is for the running of the swimming

pool. From time to time parents may also be required to supply or pay for ingredients for cookery.

In the case of optional extras such as residential excursions, charges will include travel costs, board and

lodgings, special equipment, the cost of adequate staffing for supervisory purposes and various other

items. These events will then be considered ‘enrichment activities’ and the Headteacher will ask for contri-

butions to cover the cost of these trips and certain events proposed in school time, on the understanding

that the activity will only go ahead given sufficient contributions. The Governors will try to raise additional

funding to help families in financial difficulties. If parents are unable to make a contribution, their child will

not be treated differently as a result of a parental inability to accede to a financial request.

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W or 1 2 3

Pupils

disapplied

Pupils

absent

Reading School 15 61 24 0 0

National 15 60 26 0 0

Writing

School 17 70 14 0 0

National 19 69 13 0 0

Mathematics School 10 73 31 0 0

National 10 69 27 0 0

Science School 10 66 24 0 0

National 12 68 20 0 0

KEY STAGE 2

TEACHER ASSESSMENT:

Percentage at each level (Figures may not total 100 per cent because of rounding).

KS2 RESULTS

W 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pupils

disapplied

Pupils

absent

English School 0 0 2 12 45 41 0 0 0

National 1 1 3 14 49 32 0 0 0

Mathemat-

ics

School 0 0 2 12 50 36 0 0 0

National 1 1 3 14 47 34 1 0 0

Science School 0 0 0 9 66 26 0 0 0

National 1 0 2 12 50 35 0 0 0

NATIONAL CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT RESULTS

PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL AND NATIONALLY

AT THE END OF KEY STAGES 1 AND 2

This table shows a summary of the National Curriculum assessment results of pupils in the school (2012) and

Nationally (2011).

The number of eligible children at KS1 is: 59. The number of eligible children at KS2 is: 58.

KEY STAGE 1

TEACHER ASSESSMENT:

Percentage at each level (Figures may not total 100 per cent because of rounding).

KS1 RESULTS

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OFSTED

OFSTED inspect providers across education, children’s services and adult learning and skills. They publish

what they find in inspection reports. A typical inspection has one or more inspectors visiting a provider to

find out about them. The inspection follows a framework and report on particular aspects of the provision.

On completion the reports are published on the OFSTED website. North Lancing was last inspected in

March 2014. A copy of the latest report can be viewed at: www.ofsted.gov.uk

W represents pupils who are working towards level 1, but have not yet achieved the standards need-

ed for level 1.

* represents pupils who were not entered for the tests because they were working below level 3 in

English, mathematics or science, pupils awarded a compensatory level from the tests, and pupils

entered for but not achieving a level from the tests.

# pupils working at the levels of the tests, but unable to access them formally referred to as disapplied.

WHAT DO THE RESULTS MEAN?

The tests are taken in Year 6 and Year 2. All pupils start by working towards Level 1; by Year 2 the average

child should be achieving Level 2 and by Year 6 Level 4. Not all pupils move up the Levels at the same

rate. It is important to see a spread of attainment at both Key Stages. This indicates that all pupils are be-

ing adequately supported, extended and challenged. This school profile should help you to understand

how your child is doing in comparison with other pupils in this school and nationally.

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SCHOOL TERM DATES

COMPLAINTS

We hope that most complaints will be dealt with by informal discussion at the school level with the teach-

ers and or Headteacher. However, if this should be unsatisfactory, a formal procedure of complaints,

drawn up by the Local Education Authority in accordance with the Secretary of State, is available at the

school on request.

Autumn Term 2014 Wed 3.9.14 to Fri 19.12.14 inc.

Half Term Mon 27.10.14 to Fri 31.10.14 inc.

Inset Day Mon 3.2.15

Spring Term 2015 Mon 5.1.15 to Fri 27th March inc.

Half Term Mon 16.2.15 to Fri 20.2.15inc.

Inset Day None.

Summer Term 2015 Tues 13.4.15 to Tues 21.7.15 inc.

Half Term Mon 25.5.15 to 29.5.15 inc.

Inset Day Mon 18.5.15 , Mon 1.6.15 and Weds 22.7.15

Autumn Term 2015 Wed 3.9.15 to Fri 18.12.15 inc.

Half Term Mon 26.10.15 to Fri 30.10.15 inc.

Inset Day To be set

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