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Contents

About Our School

4 School Aims

5 The Staff

6 The Governing Body

7 How Our School Is Organised

8 Term Dates

9 Childcare Provision

The School Day

9 Arrival

9 Playtimes and Snacks

9 Lunchtimes

10 School Meals

10 Sandwiches

10 Home Time

11 Uniform

Things for you to know

12 Illness and Medicine

12 Behaviour

12 Jewellery

13 Absence

13 Equal Opportunities

13 Child Protection

14 Outdoor Learning

14 Sex Education

14 Special Needs

Parents and School

15 Your Involvement

15 Safety of Children

16 Complaints Procedure

16 Communication

17 Jargon Buster!

Additional Information for Nursery Parents

18 Key Person

18 Attendance

18 Uniform

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About Our School

School Aims

At Eagley Infant School we believe that,

“Happy children make the best learners”

In order to ensure our children are ‘the best learners’ we aim to:

Create a happy place where everyone feels safe, valued and re-

spected.

Help everyone in school to be the best they can be in every way.

Have fun and enjoy learning in a meaningful way.

Support our children in becoming independent and responsible learners

who are able to make choices.

Develop skills for life.

Share a sense of delight in being part of our amazing world and under-

stand the role we must play in maintaining it.

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Head teacher:

Mrs C Antwis

Deputy Head teacher:

Mrs T Lawton

Class Teachers:

Mrs G Ashcroft

Miss L Brown

Mrs S Lamb

Mrs C Marler (SENCO)

Mrs S Marshall

Miss A Miah

Mrs S Tibbitts

Mrs H Ward

School Business Manager:

Mrs C Ingram

Office Manager:

Mrs A Worthington

School Administrator:

Mrs A Robinson

Higher Level TA:

Mrs C Ainscow

Mrs L Clarkson

Mrs J Hull

Teaching Assistants:

Miss E Darbyshire

Miss N Longworth

Miss A Morris

Mrs D Parkinson

Mrs J Wiseman

Mrs D Richardson

Mr J Warburton

Caretaker:

Mr D Winstanley

School Staff

Cleaner:

Mrs J Bird

Cook Supervisor:

Mrs D Crossley

Assistants:

Mrs G Green

Miss P Kirk

Lunchtime Assistants:

Mrs V Cooper (Lead)

Mrs N Elias

Miss C Green

Mrs N Hindley

Mrs Y Hussain

Ms J Lee

Mrs J Tomlinson

Eagley Out of School Club Staff

Manager:

Ann Wrigley

Deputy Manager:

Emma Darbyshire

Senior Play leader:

Kath Bowker

Play leaders:

Vicky Cooper

Linda Manivannan

Diane Sisson

Kieran Sisson

Jacob Peatfield

Becca Stone

Sue Thornley

Billy Worthington

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The Governing Body

Chair:

Mrs G Flood

Vice-Chair:

Mr A Yapp

Parent Governors:

Mrs C Hodges

Mrs V Ritherdon

Mrs S Shaw

Dr H Yates

Community Governors:

Councillor D Greenhalgh

Ms J Owen

Mr S Calderbank

Staff Governors:

Mrs C Antwis

Miss L Brown

Miss C Green

Mrs D Richardson

Mrs A Wrigley

When a vacancy arises all parents of

children in school are eligible to be nominated

for the position of Parent Governor.

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How Our School Is Organised

At Eagley Infants we have 6 full time classes and two part time Nursery

classes.

Nursery

A maximum of 26 children aged 3-4 years. This is the first

year of the Foundation Stage and is taught by a teacher

and a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Each adult has ‘Key

Person’ responsibility for a group of children.

Class

E and F

A maximum of 30 children aged 4-5 years are taught in each

class by a class teacher with a teaching assistant. The five

adults work closely as a team and each has ‘Key Person’

responsibility for a group of children. This is the second and

final year of the Foundation Stage.

Class

C and D

A maximum of 30 children aged 5-6 years are taught in each

class by a class teacher. The classes are supported by one

full time and one part time classroom assistant. This is the first

year of Key Stage One.

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A and B

A maximum of 30 children aged 6-7 years are taught in each

class by a class teacher. The classes are supported by one

full time and one part time classroom assistant. This is the

second and final year of Key Stage One.

All class teachers have time each week when they plan, prepare and assess

their lessons.

At these times our children work with a Sports Coach or Mrs Clarkson who

teaches French and Music.

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Childcare Provision

We have excellent before and after school care available in our school. The

well qualified staff are committed to providing the best possible care for the

infant and junior pupils who use our club, and best possible service to our

parents. A wide variety of activities are always available, such as art and

craft, role play, construction, ICT, and staff play active games with the

children in the hall and outside. The children are usually grouped according

to their age (juniors or infants), reflecting their changing needs and interests.

We also have regular specialists visiting to deliver drama, dance, gymnastics

and other sports. Some of these activities are also made available, for a

small fee, to infant children not requiring childcare. Breakfast or a light tea is

provided each day.

During the holidays, club staff create exciting themed weeks including visits

and local days out. For more details please speak with our club manager.

The School Day Arrival

School opens at 8.45am allowing 10 minutes for children to arrive, take off

their coats and enjoy some independent tasks before school starts. This

eases congestion around school in the morning by staggering arrival times

and allows the children to settle in school before registration at 8.55am. If

arriving after this time please leave your child with the office staff. Nursery

children start at 8.45am for the morning session and 12.30pm for the

afternoon session. The children are brought into school by their parent or

carer.

Playtimes and Snacks

In Foundation Stage the children have milk and fruit available for when they

choose to take their snack. In Key Stage One parents may order milk on a

termly basis for a small charge and all pupils are offered a piece of fruit at

playtime. We also provide each child with a water bottle when they begin

school, and Nursery children have access to a jug of fresh water. The

children bring home their bottle each day to be washed and refilled. The

bottles can also be refilled during the day if required and are always

available for the children to drink from.

Lunchtimes

Lunchtime is from 11.50am to 1.10pm. We have Lunchtime Supervisors to

care for the children. We encourage the children to be independent so

whilst they are encouraged to eat well and use good table manners they

decide for themselves when they have had enough to eat. If your child

does have eating problems please speak to the staff in the office or your

child’s teacher.

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School Meals

As the school has its own kitchen, meals are cooked on the premises. In line

with the school healthy eating policy, interesting low salt, high fibre meals are

prepared.

Dinner money is payable on Monday mornings and should be sent in an

envelope marked with name and class, plastic wallets are also available

from the office. Meals can be provided free depending upon parental

income. Do not hesitate to apply via the council to see if you qualify. Our

system means that only the administrative staff know who is in receipt of a

free meal. Please make every effort to send dinner money in on time. You

may pay half termly in advance if this is more convenient and any meals not

taken will be credited.

N.B. A school meal must be ordered by 10.30am so, if your child is going to

arrive late for any reason, please telephone to order a meal. Conversely,

meals cannot be cancelled after 10.30am if your child has to go out of

school and we have not been informed.

Sandwiches

Children may bring a packed lunch if parents so wish but please note we

have no chilled storage facilities. Children bringing a packed lunch may

bring a non-fizzy drink in a screw top container. Your child’s lunchbox will

need to be labelled. Any uneaten food will be sent home so you can see if

you are sending too much. Please do not put chocolate and sweets in your

child’s packed lunch. Please note that due to some children having severe

nut allergies we request that parents pack a ‘nut-free’ lunch, including

cereal bars containing nuts.

Home Time

The school day finishes at

3.20pm (Nursery 11.45am and

3.30pm). School must be

informed if your child is going

home with someone other

than yourself or your usual

child minder. We are unable

to send children home with

anyone under 14 years of

age. If your child is to leave

earlier than the normal

finishing time, please arrange

to collect him/

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School Uniform

Items of clothing have been selected so as to be available generally and

they are stocked by many shops selling school

wear.

Items of uniform with the school logo are

available to buy from Harrisons on Blackburn

Road, where it is possible to try on items prior to

buying.

To ensure that parents have a choice of where

they purchase uniform, Marks and Spencer still

supply our uniform with logo, although this is

online only and there is a cost for delivery.

The new website can be found at

www.mandsyourschooluniform.com

The children will need elastic-topped/

Velcro plimsolls together with a drawstring

shoe bag for P.E.

Please ensure that all items of clothing,

plimsolls, wellingtons and any other

personal belongings are clearly marked with your child’s name.

Children with longer hair are encouraged to keep it tied back. As well as

being a health and safety issue in P.E. it is one of the ways to try and keep

head lice at bay.

Listed below are the items of the school uniform:

Trousers/Shorts: Grey

Pinafore dress or skirt: Grey

Polo Shirt: Blue or white (available with logo)

Dress (summer): Blue/white gingham check

Pullover: Burgundy (available with logo)

Sweatshirt: Burgundy (available with logo)

Cardigan: Burgundy (available with logo)

Shoes Black

Socks White, grey or black

Tights Plain grey

P.E. kit:

Shorts Black

Tee shirt White (available with logo)

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Things For You To Know

Illness and Medicine

It is important that your child remains at home if they are ill for the wellbeing

of themselves and others. We ask that children who have suffered from

sickness and diarrhoea do not attend school until there have been no

symptoms for 24 hours. Parents should notify school of specific medical

complaints or allergies which may require special treatment of any kind so

that together we are able to develop an individual health plan. If your child

requires medication during school hours please see the office staff who will

ask you to complete a form giving details of dosage and consent for

administration. Each request is considered individually but only prescription

medicine can be administered.

If your child becomes ill in school we will do our best to contact you so you

can collect him or her and take them home. Please ensure to keep the

office up to date with any changes in address or telephone numbers so we

can get in touch with you quickly. Should your child have an accident in

school that we feel requires extra attention we will do our best to contact

you so that you can decide whether or not to take them to the doctor or

hospital. If we are unable to contact you we will take your child to the local

accident unit but will continue to try to make contact with you.

Behaviour

Pupils take part in developing class and school rules at the beginning of

each year. These are mainly concerned with safety and respect for others.

We take a positive approach to discipline, looking for children who are

doing ‘the right thing’. Parents are made aware of our expectations and the

children are encouraged to take pride in their achievements and be aware

of the needs of others. Our Friday assembly takes the form of a celebration

assembly where each teacher nominates a member of the class to be Star

of the Week and another member of the class receives the Act of Kindness

award.

On the rare occasions when unacceptable behaviour persists, parents will

be invited into school so that we can solve the problem together.

Jewellery

Studs in pierced ears and watches are permitted. For health and safety

reasons earrings must be removed or covered with sticking plaster by the

child before taking part in P.E. sessions. This can be difficult so we advise that

on P.E. days children do not wear earrings.

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Absence

If your child should need to be absent from school for whatever reason,

please contact us first thing in the morning by telephone, email or by a note,

confirming that the child is safe at home with you. We ask that you notify

school in advance of pending hospital, dental or clinic appointments. No

child will be allowed out of school during school hours unless accompanied

by an adult. Once your child returns to school it is essential that we have a

note stating the reason for absence. Requests for leave of absence are

considered on an individual basis and must be made in advance in writing.

The head teacher can only give permission for holidays during term time in

‘exceptional’ circumstances. For further information please see the

Attendance Policy on the website.

Equal Opportunities

The school has an equal opportunity

policy providing a working

environment in which diversity and

differences are respected and

valued, so promoting self esteem,

self confidence, co-operation and

respect for others. The delivery and

content of the curriculum is planned

to promote equal opportunities for

all seeking to develop the individual

abilities of each pupil, regardless of

race, creed, gender or disability.

Governors and staff have

developed an Inclusion Statement

which outlines our commitment to

meeting the needs of our school

community. This links to Equal

Opportunities and many other

policies in school.

Child Protection

Because of the day-to-day contact with children, schools are particularly

well placed to observe outward signs of abuse, changes in behaviour or

failure to develop. Parents should be aware therefore that where it

appears to a member of staff that a child may have been abused,

neglected or endangered, the school is required as part of the local Child

Protection procedures to report their concerns. The Child Protection Policy is

available in school.

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Outdoor Learning

The outdoor environment is important for learners across school. For this

reason we ask for all children to have a named pair of wellingtons in school

at all times. Throughout the year children in Reception and Nursery classes

take part in Forest School sessions. We visit a local woodland area to enjoy

hands on learning experiences in our natural world. The sessions aim to follow

the children’s interest and they learn how to keep safe and respect our

woodlands, creature and plant life. During these sessions we value parental

support. Year 1 and 2 pupils use the specially designed learning area on the

banking to support their learning across the curriculum.

Sex Education

Our Governors have chosen not to include sex education in our school

curriculum. We address issues on family, feelings, health and growth but it is

felt more appropriate for our age of children that sex education be

addressed within the home. If a child shows an obvious desire for

information, school will inform parents and assist with resources.

Special Needs

Children requiring special attention are identified through our tracking

systems and the teacher’s knowledge of how a child is working within the

classroom. Most children make progress through appropriate tasks in the

classroom, small group work and parental support. School will seek help

from external agencies if a child’s progress continues to cause concern.

The stated aim of our special needs policy is to develop self-esteem and a

feeling of self-worth in our pupils, all of whom have a valuable contribution to

make to school life.

It is important to provide appropriately for children having special needs to

ensure that they receive a broad, balanced, relevant and appropriate

curriculum. The school follows the Code of Practice in identifying, supporting

and reviewing special needs. Our Special Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)

has responsibility for

co-ordinating the support for special educational needs and the training

needs of staff. Children receive support from appropriate outside agencies

according to their needs. Parents are invited to participate in the

programme of study to support their child. The school believes

wholeheartedly in the home/school partnership.

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Parents And School

Your Involvement

The school is very proud of relationships with parents which have built up

over the years and we do take seriously our responsibilities to keep everyone

fully informed of what is happening. We are delighted that parents are

prepared to give their time on a regular basis to help with a variety of tasks in

school. New volunteers are always welcome! We also value the input from

grandparents.

Early in the school year we have a Welcome Meeting for each year group.

The purpose is not to discuss individual children, but to inform you about

school expectations and the curriculum. Parents are also invited into school

to discuss their child’s progress with class teachers twice during the school

year. We also have a regular ‘Pop In’ after school for children to share what

they have been learning. In the meantime should there be any concerns

about any aspect of a child’s life in school, we would ask parents to come

into school to discuss the matter. If this discussion is likely to take some time,

please ring school to make an appointment.

The school has a very lively and supportive Friends and Family of Eagley

(FAFOE) group. All parents of children in school are most welcome to join in

their activities. The group exists to raise funds for the school and to provide

opportunities for parents to meet socially. Members of FAFOE will be present

at the meeting for new parents and will be happy to talk about events

throughout the year.

Safety of Children

It is vital for the safety of all our children that parents bringing children to

school by car:

park well away from the lines outside the school gates;

do not drive up the school approach road;

avoid double parking on Stonesteads Drive as this is a bus route;

park with regard for residents and other road users.

Parking in the neighbourhood is severely limited and careless parking causes

problems for the neighbours and essential services. Please see your child

safely across Stonesteads Drive each day and remind them frequently of the

need to be alert, so supporting work on road safety being regularly carried

out in school.

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Complaints Procedure

In the first instance, please see your child’s teacher who may be able to

address your concerns. If you are still anxious please make an appointment

to see the Head teacher. We find most problems can be resolved in this

way, however if you are still dissatisfied there is a formal complaints

procedure and details are available on request.

Communication

We aim to ensure that our families are regularly informed about what is

happening in and around school. We do this in a variety of ways.

The Newsletter - this is published each Friday and is available by

email and on the website. Paper copies can also be collected

from the office.

Email - our office email is checked at frequent intervals during the

school day. During holiday periods it is also checked regularly and

is usually the most effective way of contacting school.

Texting Service - short messages and reminders are sent to the

priority mobile number for each pupil. These may be sent to all

families or targeted for particular groups or individuals. On

occasion the service will be opened up to parental responses.

Telephone - When staff are unable to answer, please leave a

message on the answer phone and we will return your call as soon

as possible.

Quick Drop - a locked mailbox is located on the wall in the

entrance hall opposite the office window. This is used for posting

notes for staff, payments for trips, dinner money etc.

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Jargon Buster

When new families join our school community we sometimes forget that they

don’t know what we mean by certain phrases, or what the expectations are

for certain events, hopefully the list below will help!

Clothesline (also

known as

Bags4School)

This is a fundraising activity organised by our Friends and

Family of Eagley (FAFOE) group. Unwanted items that are

clean and suitable for reuse, such as clothes, shoes, bags

and bedding, should be put into bin bags and dropped

off at school on the collection day advertised on the

newsletter. Books can also be boxed up and left for

collection. FAFOE are paid by weight for everything

collected.

Duck Race This is an event that takes place each summer in

Bradshaw organised by our local Rotary Club. They allow

FAFOE to sell tickets with the entire profit going to FAFOE

funds.

FAFOE Friends and Family of Eagley are our support group of

parents, friends and staff who work together to arrange

social and fundraising events for our school community.

Fashion Show This event is a popular adults only evening where heavily

discounted clothes from well known brands are shown

and sold.

Get Your

Grown ups

Gardening

Gardening is a really important part of our outdoor

learning, and we have planned days each year when we

ask parents, grandparents and other adults into school to

help their children in the school grounds.

Individual

Learning Meeting Twice a year teachers meet with children and their

parents to talk about how well they are learning.

Non-Uniform Day This is when the children are allowed to dress in their own

casual clothes, or dressing up clothes in exchange for a

donation. This may be for a charity or an item for a FAFOE

event, e.g. Easter egg or raffle prize.

Parents Pop-in This takes place straight after school regularly, and are an

opportunity for parents to look at what their children have

been doing in class. The teachers are on hand for a chat.

Sports Day These take place in the Summer Term with the Foundation

Stage event in the morning and Key Stage 1 in the

afternoon. Parents are welcome to bring blankets and

cushions to sit on the banking around the playground.

Woodland Walk This is an opportunity for the children to cross the field

behind school and visit the woods at the Junior school.

There they are able to learn lessons including safety, risk

taking, and caring for our environment.

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Additional Information for Nursery Parents

Key Person

Each child has a Key Person, either Mrs Marler or Mrs Hull, who will develop a

strong relationship with your child and take special interest in their

development. The Key Person groups are known as the Busy Bees or the

Shiny Stars.

Attendance

Once a place in Nursery Class has been accepted, your child will be

expected to attend regularly, otherwise the place is wasted and other

children may be waiting. Should your child need to be absent through

illness or for any other reason, please notify school on the first day of

absence.

Nursery Uniform

A royal blue Nursery sweatshirt and yellow polo shirt is available to buy from

Harrisons or ordered from the Marks and Spencer website. The vast majority

of children wear the uniform in Nursery to avoid ‘best’ clothes being ruined,

as provision is made for children to participate in a range of ‘messy play’

activities. Outdoor overalls are provided in order to enable the children to

learn outdoors throughout the year, although each child needs to have a

pair of wellies of their own in nursery.

Contact us

EAGLEY INFANT SCHOOL

Stonesteads Drive

Bromley Cross

BOLTON

BL7 9LN

Telephone: 01204 333650 Fax: 01204 333651

E-mail: office@eagley-infant.bolton.sch.uk

Website: www.eagley-infant.bolton.sch.uk

Company No. 07986805

An Academy School