Prospectus 2014 - 2015

Strand on the Green Junior School

2

How to Contact Us

Strand’s Aims and Ethos

Our school

Admissions

Working Together

Behaviour

The Curriculum

Meeting Children’s Needs

Extra Curricular Activities

Religious Education and Collective Worship

Sex and Relationships Education

Children’s Health and Welfare

The Governing Body

Friends of Strand School

The Cygnet Club

Liaison with the Infant School

Concerns about the School

Complaints and Conciliations Procedures

Appendices

Contents

3

4

5

7

8

10

11

16

17

17

18

18

19

19

20

20

21

22

25—29

3

Strand on the Green Junior School

Thames Road

Chiswick W4 3NX

T:020 8994 7847

F:020 8742 7188

E mail:office@strandjuniors.hounslow.sch.uk

Website: www.strandjuniors.co.uk

A County School for children aged 7 - 11

Number on roll - 336

Headteacher: Sue Harrison Deputy Head: Ruth Woods

Assistant Head: Gill Coulton

Chair of Governors: Lisa Hutchinson

This Prospectus has been prepared for the period

September 2014-September 2015.

How to contact us

4

At Strand on the Green Junior School we promote the following values:

independence, respect, empathy, co-operation, fairness, responsibility, friendship, commitment, reflection and courage.

We strive for excellence in all we do and aim for the highest possible

standards attainable for each child, educationally, behaviourally, morally and spiritually.

This will be achieved through a partnership between staff, pupils, parents

and carers, governors and the wider community.

OUR AIM IS TO DEVELOP:

Positive and active world citizens

Independent, creative, successful life long learners

who live harmonious and fulfilled lives and who contribute to building

cohesion in the communities where they live.

Strand’s Aims and Ethos

5

Our School

The school is in the London Borough of Hounslow and is pleasantly situated

in an area of historic interest close to the River Thames. The school is set in attractive grounds and share a small green space with a pond,

conservation area and grassed area with Strand infant school. The junior

school has two further playgrounds with quiet areas.

The main building was built in 1937 and houses years 3 and 6, the

administration, welfare and staff rooms, learning support, music, multi

media learning space (IDOL room) and resource rooms and the assembly/

dining hall. Year 4 and 5 classrooms, the library, learning support room, the art room and the gym can be found in the "old" building which was built

in 1912. The Community Rooms are also housed in the “old” building and

are used as a community resource and teaching areas.

We are currently building a new addition to the school, The Swan Centre.

The Swan Centre will be a through school provision for children on the

autistic spectrum and will be a joint venture with our infant colleagues. The

new building sits in the middle of our site just as the Swan Centre and its

work will be at the heart of our school.

Organisation of Classes

The children are divided by age into

four year groups. Each year group is split into three mixed-ability classes.

We aim for a maximum class size of

30 although most classes are less

than this. Occasionally, the number goes above 30. Each year we mix

up the classes to allow the children

to learn in different groups, develop

their confidence and improve their

sociability across the year group. The staff in each year group plan the

curriculum together to ensure that

there is consistency of provision.

Each class has a designated classteacher although the children

enjoy the experience of working with

other staff during the week.

Sometimes a class is taught by a

jobshare partnership.

Barak Obama by Billie

6

We believe we have a lot of good practice to share and so we welcome

visitors to the school. We also take teachers in training from local

colleges. This means that, from time to time, your child’s class may have a student. This year we are involved in the School Direct

programme and currently have three School Direct trainees working

across the school. The work of students is supervised and monitored by

school and college staff and their enthusiasm brings new energy to the school.

Drinks and Healthy Snacks

Milk is provided each day for those children who want it and can be

ordered online via ‘Cool Milk’, our suppliers. A link is available on the

website. We suggest that your child also has a bottle of water in school

to drink when they are thirsty. We recommend that your child brings in a piece of fruit or raw vegetable to eat midmorning.

School Dress Uniform is compulsory and all

children are expected to wear the

distinctive school clothing.

The school colours are red, grey and black and the specific school outfit is

a red or grey top with the white

Strand swan motif, grey or black

trousers or skirt, red and white checked/striped dress. Sweatshirts,

fleeces and T-shirts are available for

purchase from the school office.

Trainers are not permitted and shoes

should be of an appropriate style for school. Other items are readily

available from High Street stores.

Governors' Charging Policy We provide a curriculum which includes taking the children out on

relevant visits or inviting into the school people who can offer something

special and exciting. In years 5 and 6 the children are given the

opportunity to go on a one-week residential trip. Such activities are costly and beyond the capacity of the school budget.

Soil Filtration in Year 6

7

Admissions

We therefore ask parents to make a financial contribution so that such

outings and entertainments can go ahead. Families are also invited to

'sponsor' an additional child and this has proved very successful in the past in ensuring full funding for our activities. In addition, staff and

children organise fund raising activities to boost the “events” budget. A

copy of the full Charging Policy is available in school or on our website.

Children transfer on application from Strand on the Green Infant and

Nursery School to the Juniors at the beginning of the school year in

which they are 8.

Outside applications for a place in year 3 or any other of the year groups

will be considered in relation to the London Borough of Hounslow's policy

"Admission Arrangements for Primary Education" (available from the

head teacher) and the number of places available.

The table in Appendix A shows the school that our year 6 children went

on to when they left Strand in July 2014.

Preliminary Visit to the School

We are always happy to show new or prospective parents and children

around the school.

Please telephone 020 8994 7847 or call in to arrange a visit.

Times of the School Day

The timings of the school day have been adjusted this year to

accommodate the restricted site and allow the children more space at playtimes.

24 hours and 35 minutes a week are committed to teaching the National

Curriculum subjects, religious education and to other curricular provision.

The children attend school on 190 days of the year.

A list of term-time and holiday dates appears as Appendix B and are available on our website.

Year 3 and 4 Year 5 and 6

8:50am - 12.00 noon 8:50am - 12.30pm

12:50pm - 3:20pm 1:20pm - 3:20pm

8

Working Together

Strand has always built a strong partnership with parents/carers and

your support and involvement in many aspects of school life is very

much valued. Each class has one or more parents/carers who act as FAST representatives to co-ordinate offers of help. We welcome

parents/carers into the school to help informally in the classroom, and

we are grateful for your assistance with fund-raising activities. In

addition, we have a trained team of parent volunteers (the ViA learning team) who work regularly in school under the guidance of a teacher.

For some of you the first contact with us will be through an initial visit to

the school. You will be given a tour and invited to ask questions about pastoral issues, organisation and about the curriculum. Most parents/

carers, however, will have their first contact with the Junior School at a

special year two Open Day and meeting during the autumn term. A

further meeting is held in the July preceding your child's transfer to year 3.

At those meetings the head teacher and/or the year 3 staff will talk

about organisation, curriculum and expectations, and endeavour to

answer any questions that are worrying you.

At the beginning of the new school year parents/carers of children in

years 3,4,5 and 6 will be invited to discuss organisation, expectations

and class plans for the coming year.

Parents of children in year 6 are invited to a meeting early in the autumn

term to discuss their child's transfer to secondary school, and again at

the beginning of the summer term to be briefed on the procedures for the SATs.

We hold Consultation Evenings in the autumn and spring terms. As

necessary, meetings can be made with staff at other times. Written

reports on pupils' progress are sent home at the end of the summer term and, if necessary, teachers will be available to discuss any points of

concern. In addition, curriculum meetings are held from time to time.

Further information about channels of communication is detailed in the Families' Handbook which will be given to you when your child joins the

school. The school's Complaints Procedure is outlined at the end of the

Prospectus.

9

Homework

Homework is compulsory in years 5 and 6 but in year 3 and 4 is a

voluntary activity. We strongly encourage your child to sign up to homework. You and your child are invited to enter into a Homework

Contract with the school when you receive the Home/School Agreement

in September. Clear guidance and details of the school's expectations

will be given to you in September along with a homework schedule relevant to your year group.

School / Class Council

Children are encouraged to take an active role in determining change and improvements to their school. Each class has a council which meets

weekly and is chaired by one of the children. Decisions made in the Class

Council influence the working of the class and it’s organisation and

procedures. School wide issues are referred on to the School Council which also meets weekly to discuss and decide issues of whole school

importance.

School Council 2013—2014

10

We have a clear Behaviour Policy which is known and adhered to by all

members of the school community.

The policy sets out clear guidelines and procedures for behaviour in and

around the school. The aims of the Strand Junior School "Management

of Behaviour Policy" are to:

Promote cohesion, respect, tolerance and understanding within the

school community; Encourage care and concern for one another and for the environment;

Create a secure, co-operative and friendly atmosphere which

facilitates learning and allows all children to make the most of their

social and educational opportunities at Strand; Put an end to incidents involving racism, bullying and violence;

Maximise good behaviour and minimise unacceptable behaviour.

To this end we have developed a simple Code of Conduct

Behaviour

Red Nose Day

Strand Code of Conduct

We all follow the Strand Values

We help ourselves and others to learn

We keep ourselves and others safe

11

We aim to help each child to develop:

Self-respect, self worth and self confidence;

Respect and concern and an appreciation of the needs of others;

A respect for fundamental values and attitudes: honesty, trust,

respect for property, fairness and tolerance;

Self-discipline, independence and a sense of responsibility.

We have a few simple rules that ensure the children's health and safety

and these are published in our Families' Handbook.

In addition, the children are encouraged to draw up Rules/Codes of

Conduct for the classrooms and around the school and the playground.

A copy of the full "Management of Behaviour" policy is available in school or on our website.

We place great emphasis on recognising, encouraging and rewarding

good behaviour. We value and rely on the support of parents.

We have a shared responsibility to promote good behaviour and

safeguard the welfare of the children in our care.

Our Approach to the Curriculum

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum through termly or half termly

themed projects. Through these, we aim to make exciting and valuable

links that cover every aspect of the curriculum, ensuring we provide many creative learning opportunities. An exciting start to each project

motivates the children and skills based activities develop the children’s

life competences as well as their knowledge and understanding in all

curriculum subjects.

You may be aware that from this September a new National Curriculum

comes into effect. To that end Year 3/4/5/6 has a new topic framework

outlining the main content areas of the science, history and geography

programmes of study. As was previously the case, at Strand this will involve a cross-curricular thematic approach where a number of other

subjects, including art, DT, IT and PSHE, will be integrated into these

overall themes. A curriculum overview is published on our website and

appears later in this document. Maths and English will reflect the changes to national expectations and

continue to be taught as discrete subjects, though again, there will be

The Curriculum

12

plenty of further opportunities to

apply learning in topic based

contexts. We have many exciting plans for developing both the topics

and the core subjects, all of which will

be phased in gradually as the year

unfolds.

Each theme will culminate in an

outcome that gives a real purpose to

the learning, providing all children with an opportunity to apply the skills

they have gained and display their

own creativity. An examples of this is

and organising and hosting a harvest supper to raise money for WaterAid

during the ’Its Not Fair’ topic in Year

6.

We are committed to educating our children for life and so we are a

‘healthy school’, having achieved our

Healthy Schools mark.

This means we take every opportunity to develop healthy lifestyles, from

encouraging the children to walk or cycle to school to making sure they

have plenty of opportunities to exercise through our PE Carousel.

Its Not Fair launch event Cleaning Water

People in Action Photography Project

13

We have a specialist PE teacher

who leads our PE team to develop

the children's PE, athletic and gymnastic skills. We also offer

swimming to year 3 and 4 at

Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre.

The school organises competitive interhouse events and enters local

competitions in various sports. The

children are encouraged to develop

a team spirit and good sportsmanship. Our PE afternoon

currently takes place in the

recreation ground adjacent to the

school and affords an excellent opportunity for both vigorous

exercise and skill development.

We regularly facilitate opportunities to develop the children's creativity and encourage all aspects of the performing arts by arranging dance and

drama workshops. We are one

of the few schools who have

achieved the silver ARTSMARK, a national scheme

which recognises a

commitment to the Arts.

Jobs

All children are encouraged to

apply for jobs as part of our

commitment to educating for

life. Jobs include energy and milk officers, technical

assistants and Infant Play

leaders who support children

in the Infant school at lunch play. Children have to apply

for jobs in writing, (with

references from their

parents!) and are duly interviewed. If they are

successful then they are paid

in “points”. Points can be

converted into educational prizes once their contract has

expired. Chamberlin in Charcoal - Year 6

Cross Country Champions

14

Planning

Work is planned very carefully to ensure that

there is continuity and

progression in the

curriculum. Year groups plan work together in

consultation with subject

leaders. We keep clear

records and evaluate work regularly. We use a

balance of class teaching,

group work and individual

teaching. Children may be grouped within class

according to ability or according to the requirements of a particular

activity. Some work tasks are designed particularly to encourage the

children's collaborative skills and to develop their ability to work as one

of a team. We aim to address the needs of all the children in the class by differentiating the activities on offer. We enable individuals to work

at their own level by providing challenging activities for the more able

children and supporting less able children through strengthening and

reinforcing tasks. The most able children may be withdrawn on occasions to work together on a particularly challenging activity.

Record Keeping and Assessment

Over the year staff build up records of what the children have

experienced and learnt. The records are used to inform teaching and

plan for the next stage of learning. Progress is monitored through

annual standardised testing in English and maths and against the

requirements of the National Curriculum. Samples of your child’s work are built up in their Record of Achievement Book which goes home three

times a year so that you can see, and comment on, their progress. The

book goes through the school with your child as a permanent record of

his/her development through years 3 to 6. A record of our SATs results for July 2014 follows in Appendix C.

Reporting to Parents/Carers

Parents/carers are also kept informed of their children's progress at Parent Consultation evenings. In the summer term teachers write a

personal report on each child's work and achievements and targets are

suggested for the following year. Both you and your child are invited to

comment on their progress.

15

The Strand Curriculum

The Strand Curriculum shows what is taught during the four years that

children are with us (subject to amendment as necessary). The policies

and schemes of work which are in place to support this are available for viewing on request. For more details of what we learn in each topic

please visit the year group pages on our website by clicking on the

hyperlinks below.

Autumn Spring Summer

Year 3

Juniorassic Park Nordic Noir

The Eagle Has

Landed

Nordic Noir Fit for Purpose

Year

4

Ancient Wonders Rulers and

Raiders River Deep

Mountain High Pump Up The

Volume

Creature

Comforts

Year

5

May The Force

Be With You

The Power And

The Perils

Ringing The

Changes

What The

Dickens!

Ringing The

Changes

Fizz Bang

Wallop

Year 6

It’s Not Fair Gadgets and

Gizmos Road Trip

The Good Life We’ll Meet

Again I Will Survive

16

Meeting Children’s Needs

We recognise that many of our children will need extra support at some

time during their school career—whether for a brief intervention or longer

period of support. We administer standardised tests each year to screen for individual needs and monitor the progress of each child. We aim to identify

as early as possible a child’s particular needs, and to provide an

appropriate intervention delivered in a supportive and caring manner.

Some children may be withdrawn individually or in small groups but wherever possible support will be given within your child's classroom and

will be provided by your class teacher and/or a member of our Learning

Support Team. Parents/carers are involved from the outset and you will be

kept informed of your child's progress through regular meetings with staff. Where necessary we liaise with medical and social agencies and work

closely with our attached Educational Psychologist and other LA experts

providing support and advice. We have a nominated governor for special

needs who meets regularly with school staff. You are welcome to inspect our Individual Learning Needs Policy (currently under review to incorporate

the new SEND reforms) which is available in school or on the website. Our

‘Local Offer’ is published on our website. We also take note of the children

who are exceptionally able or talented and there are various clubs and

activities available to provide appropriate challenges.

Equal Opportunities

We are fortunate to have children

from many different faiths,

cultures and backgrounds in the school. Opportunities are

provided for children to learn

about the world and to join in

various festivals and celebrations. We aim to give all children the

same opportunities to achieve

their best, irrespective of race,

gender, class, culture, disability or other identified barriers to

learning. We choose our books

and resources to reflect our

multicultural community and we try to provide a range of learning

experiences which do not limit

the expectations or achievement

for boys and girls. We aim to

challenge the disadvantages society sometimes imposes on

particular groups.

Cartwheels in Gym

17

Extra-Curricular Activities

Religious Education and Collective

Worship

The staff are keen to use all their

skills with as many children as

possible and so volunteer to run a number of extra-curricular clubs.

We are currently able to offer the

following: football, fife, singing,

lego, mini bridge, topic research, gardening, chess and film club. The

clubs may vary from year to year

depending on the talents and

interests of the staff.

We also host a number of clubs

which are run by outside providers.

Currently we offer Stagecoach, Mad Science, Technokids, Taekwondo and

Parkour.

The school does not have any affiliation with a particular religion or

religious denomination. Through topic work, themes and stories we encourage children to develop a positive image of themselves and their

beliefs. We aim to develop children's moral and spiritual awareness and

their knowledge and understanding of major world faiths. We follow

"Widening Horizons", the London Borough of Hounslow's agreed syllabus

for religious education. The agreed syllabus reflects the fact that the religious traditions in Great Britain are mainly Christian, whilst taking

account of the teachings and practices of the other principal religions

represented in modern day Britain.

We have a daily "act of worship" which may be part of a whole school

assembly or year group or class assembly.

The assembly may celebrate achievements or be based on themes such

as good citizenship, values, friendship and caring for the environment. Stories and songs from different faiths and cultures are used and

children are given the opportunity to reflect or pray during assembly

time. Each class does a special assembly once a year to which families

are invited. Parents can withdraw their children from all or part of the religious education and collective worship provided.

Mini Bridge Club

18

Sex and Relationships Education Sex and Relationships Education is taught

in years 5 and 6. It is part of wider

Science or PSHCE topics. At both stages it

is factual and informative and put into the context of secure, loving relationships. The

lessons are taught in a relaxed, common-

sense manner calling on the help of the

videos and diagrams as appropriate. The parents/carers of children in years 5 and 6

are invited along prior to work starting in

school to look at materials and discuss any

concerns with the class teachers.

A copy of the Sex and Relationships

Education Policy (currently under review) is

available in school.

You have the right to withdraw your child

from all or part of sex education provided,

except that which is required as part of the

Science National Curriculum.

Mrs Brown is our key Welfare Assistant. In addition Mr Thorne, Mr Allkins, Mrs Wigley, Miss Weir, Miss Gilbert, Ms Heath, Mrs Whelan, Mrs

Russell, Mr Ash, Miss Mackowska, Mrs Jones, Mrs Day and Mrs Shafi and

Mrs Branch are trained in First Aid and available to attend to playground

cuts and bruises and look after sick children. If we think your child needs

further attention, we err on the side of caution, and contact you, or a responsible adult

nominated by you.The school nurse is available on request to deal with

any medical concerns staff and/or parents/carers may have. Further

information on health care is published in our Families’ Handbook.

Parents/Carers are expected to ensure that their children attend

regularly and arrive at school in good time. However, children should

not be sent into school if they are ill. If children are poorly and have to stay at home, it is important that the school is informed on the first day

of absence.

Children’s Health and Welfare

19

The Governing Body

Child Protection Issues

Sometimes concerns are raised about a child’s well being in relation to

their family. It is the school’s legal responsibility to report the concerns to our colleagues in Social Care and/or other relevant agencies. Families

are informed of any concerns and referrals.

The Governing Body is made up of parents, teachers, Local Authority nominees and members of the local community. Elections for the

Governing Body take place every four years or when a vacancy occurs.

The Governing Body meets at least once a term. Governors are

appointed to oversee the running of the school. They help make decisions about what is taught and how the school budget is spent. They

are involved in the recruitment and selection of staff.

We have a thriving PTA called Friends of Strand School, which organises

numerous fund-raising, social and community events throughout the year, including the summer fair, the Christmas Fair, the annual

pantomime and fireworks.

The PTA has raised many thousands of pounds for both the infant and junior schools over the years. Funds

have gone towards the refurbishment of

the library, the ICT suite, the outside

environment, playground climbing equipment, computers, interactive

whiteboards, the refurbishment of the

music room, a minibus and many other

projects.

All parents are automatically members

of Friends of Strand School (FoSS). A

list of Committee members is available

from the school office. The FoSS sends out regular newsletters to families. They

hold regular coffee mornings and social

evenings once or twice a year. We

thoroughly recommend involvement with the Friends as it provides lots of

fun!

Friends of Strand School

20

The Cygnet Club

The Cygnet Club is an after-school scheme for infant and junior children.

During term time, the club is held in the community room from 3:20 pm

until 5:50 pm.There is also a Breakfast Club which is available from 7.45 - 8.45 each school day. A holiday play scheme runs during school

breaks. For more information contact the school office in the first

instance.

Strand on the Green Infant

and Junior Schools share a site and the PTA.

The staff from both schools

liaise in order to ensure

that there is continuity and progression between Key

Stages 1 and 2. We work

to ensure consistency in our

policies and provision. It is our intention to carry on

the excellent work done by

our infant colleagues so

that the children joining us have a smooth and happy

transition from the infant to

the junior school.

We frequently work on joint projects with the Infant

School, such as the

developing School Travel

plan to reduce the congestion caused by ‘the

school run’ and encourage

healthier ways to travel to

school, such as cycling or scooting.

Liaison with the Infant School

BMX skills

21

Concerns about the School

We value our partnership with parents and hope that we can always

work together and resolve any issues before they become serious. On

rare occasions, despite our best efforts, parents may not be happy with the result of a discussion or an investigation. When parents feel that

their concerns have not been properly addressed, they may invoke the

school's Complaints and Conciliation Procedure which follows.

Our most exciting joint venture to date is the

development of The

Swan Centre, our

provision for children on the autistic spectrum.

The centre will provide

places for children from

the ages of 4 to 11 and sit at the heart of our

site. It is due to open in

the academic year

2015—2016.

The Swan Centre - Roof Playground

The Swan Centre - East Elevation

22

(Revised 13/3/2000 and currently under review) Aim: To help the school and parents resolve disagreements in a fair and agreed manner. Areas Covered by the Procedure: The procedure sets out arrangements to consider complaints about:

The delivery of the National Curriculum Collective Worship and RE Charging for school activities The provision of information for parents The provision for children with special educational needs

It can also be used by parents for complaints about matters such as:

The organisation and management of the school The quality of teaching Relationships between pupils and staff, between parents and staff, and between

pupils Definition of a Complaint: A complaint is sometimes difficult to define. In general, a useful working definition for the purposes of this document might be: “any expression of dissatisfaction with the service provided.” If a complaint reaches Stages 2 or 3 then it must be defined more precisely for action to be taken. The Procedure Stage 1 : Complaint at School Level (a) Informal Discussion: The school hopes that all matters can be resolved to everyone’s

satisfaction through an informal discussion. If parents are concerned about a matter, they should make an appointment to discuss it with their child’s classteacher or the Headteacher (depending on the issue). The school will note that a concern has been raised but record only the nature of the matter and the date.

Parents are asked not to air their views in the classroom, corridor or playground if they are upset. There is not sufficient privacy and children can become very distressed watching angry or upset adults. Overheard comments can lead to rumour and ill-informed speculation.

(a) Written Complaint: If the disagreement cannot be resolved through informal means, parents should put their complaint in writing to the Headteacher. The school will help parents with translation and/or with writing the letter if required. The school will acknowledge the letter within two school days. The matter will then be investigated and parents will receive a formal written response within five school days or, if the investigation is prolonged, a letter to advise them of progress made. The response will detail the decision reached and the reasons for it and any action taken or to be taken. Parents will be offered an opportunity to discuss the contents of the response with the Headteacher.

The school will keep records of all complaints, including dates and details received, action

Strand Schools Complaints and Concilliations

Procedure

23

taken and outcome. In order to ensure an early end to the matter the Governing Body may nominate a Governor to expedite resolution. Sometimes the school’s attached adviser or other member of staff in the Local Education Authority (LEA) can help resolve the complaint whilst it is still at the school stage. This is different from the adviser being asked to investigate the complaint.

Stage 2: Complaint to Chair of Governors/Education Department In most cases, complaints are resolved at school level. However, where it is not possible to resolve the complaint at Stage 1, the parent should address a written complaint to the Chair of Governors if they wish to pursue it further. The Chair will acknowledge the complaint within 2 school days. The Chair can request the services of the Education Department either to investigate the complaint or to mediate between the school and complainant. The results of any investigation (including any made at Stage 1) would be available to the Chair of Governors who would communicate them to the parent within four school weeks of receiving the Stage 2 Complaint. The Chair will keep records of all complaints received, investigations made and responses given. The Chair of Governors will inform the Governing Body of any formal complaint received and make a statement only about the nature of the complaint. No discussion about the complaint will take place at this stage amongst the governors in case the parent decides to proceed to Stage 3.

Stage 3: Formal Governing Body Complaints Panel In the event of the parent still not being satisfied, s/he should put the complaint in writing formally to the governing body for consideration by a complaints panel which will be delegated the power to make a final decision on the complaint on behalf of the whole governing body. The complaints panel will be convened within six school weeks and will be made up of three governors who have not previously been involved with the complaint, do not know the complainant personally and have no other interest in the complaint. Staff governors will not normally be panel members. Two weeks before the panel sits, both parties will submit written evidence. At the hearing, the panel will interview the headteacher and the complainant, both of whom are entitled to be accompanied by a ‘friend’ who can speak on their behalf. The panel will reach its decision within eight school days when the panel chair will notify the complainant, the headteacher and the Chair of Governors of its decision. A timetable and guidelines for Complaints Panel procedures are available separately and will be issued immediately to any complainant wishing to pursue a Stage 3 complaint. The decision of the Complaints Panel is final. If the complainant is still not satisfied s/he can take the matter to the Secretary of State for Education.

Guidelines for Stage 3 Procedures Timescale after Stage 3 Complaint received:

24

Within 3 school weeks - panel convened and date and conduct of hearing agreed and confirmed in writing

2 weeks before panel sits - complainant and Headteacher submit written

evidence which is circulated to both parties and panel members

1 week before panel sits - panel notified of any witnesses appearing at

hearing

Within 6 school weeks - panel sits and hears evidence addressed only to

the original complaint

Within 2 weeks of hearing - panel informs both parties of its decision in writing

Plan and Conduct of Panel Hearing:

1. Introduction by Chair of Panel 2. Complainant makes statement (not more than 20 minutes) 3. Headteacher makes statement (not more than 20 minutes) 4. Complainant and Headteacher questioned by panel but do not question each other except via the panel and at the panel’s discretion. Either may be accompanied by a ‘friend’ who may speak but should not be represented in an official capacity e.g. lawyer, union representative 5. Any witnesses must be agreed with the panel 5 school days beforehand 6. Headteacher makes final statement (not more than 5 minutes) 7. Complainant makes final statement (not more than 5 minutes) 8. Panel reaches its decision in camera. It may ask for more evidence if It is required in order to reach a fair verdict. 9. Panel chair notifies the complainant, Headteacher and Chair of Governors In writing of its decision.

The total duration of hearing should be 1 – 2 hours plus an in camera session afterwards.

25

Appendix A: Destination of pupils leaving Strand

Parents can apply for their child to be educated at any secondary school of their choice. In September 2014 our Year

6 pupils transferred to the following schools:

LEA Comprehensive

Brentford School for Girls 6 pupils

Chiswick School 41 pupils

Cranford Community College 1 pupil

Heston Community School 2 pupils

Grey Court School 2 pupils

Isleworth and Syon 7 pupils

Westminster Academy 1 pupil

LEA Grammar

Sutton 1 pupil

Tiffin School 1 pupil

The Tiffin Girls School 2 pupils

Voluntary Aided

Christs 1 pupil

Green School 5 pupils

Gumley House Convent School 2 pupils

Lady Margaret School 1 pupil

Sexey's School, Somerset 1 pupil

St Marks Catholic School 1 pupil

Tywford C of E High School 1 pupils

Independent Schools

Kingston Grammar

1 pupil

Latymer Upper School 1 pupil

St Benedicts 1 pupil

St James Senior Girls' School 1 pupil

26

Appendix B: Term Dates September 2014 — July 2015

Autumn Term

Term Begins: 3rd September

Half Term: 27th October— 31st October

Term Ends: 19th December at 1:30pm

In Service Days: 1st and 2nd September

Spring Term

Term Begins: 5th January

Half Term: 16th February—20th February

Term Ends: 27th March at 1:30pm

In Service Day: 4th January

Summer Term

Term Begins: 13th April

Half Term: 25th May — 29th May

Term Ends: 16th July at 1:30pm

In Service Days: 17th and 20th July

May Bank Holiday: 4th May

27

Appendix C: SAT results 2014

% of children reaching

level 4 or

above

% of children reaching

level 5 or above

% of children reaching

level 6

Reading Strand 96% 57% 5%

National 89% 50% 0%

Writing Strand 89% 42% 6%

National 85% 33% _

SPaG Strand 86% 59% 9%

National 76% 52% 4%

Maths Strand 94% 52% 15%

National 86% 42% 9%

Maths/

English

Strand

88%

38%

National 79% 24%

28

Strand on the Green Junior School Attendance Figures 2013 -2014

Number of pupils of compulsory school age on the roll for at least one session 344

Number of Authorised Absences 3.2%

Number of Unauthorised Absences 0.5%

Overall attendance 96.30%

Appendix D: Attendance Figures 2013—2014

29

Appendix E: Staff 2014 – 2015

Sue Harrison Head teacher

Ruth Woods Deputy Head teacher Acting SENCo

Helen Duke SENCo (On Maternity leave until July 15) Steve Allkins Support Teacher Jay Dienn Support Teacher

Isha Mehmet On Maternity leave until Jan ‘15 Bea Jennings On Maternity leave until Jan ‘15

Tara Ristic Y3 Team Leader Sorcha Kennedy Alexander Y3 Teacher

Genna Pasch Y3 Teacher Sarah Fetta Acting Y4 Team Leader

Andy Naslund Y4 Teacher Michelle Wood Y4 Teacher Remi Murray Y4 Teacher

Wendy Bonner Y5 Team Leader Catherine Rigby Y5 Teacher

Caroline Coggins Y5 Teacher Gill Coulton Assistant Head teacher and Y6 Teacher

Geoff Bonner Y6 Team Leader Gemma Cosstick Y6 Teacher Rachel Thomas Y6 Teacher

The Learning Support Team: School Direct Trainees:

Debbie Branch Catherine Jessop Gemma Humphry Clare Day Maria Gilbert Haifa Alsagaff Helen Jones Lucy Mackowska Sonya Coakley Hanan

Pauline Russell Laura Perciva Gill Hartnell Fiona Heath Cygnet Club Team: Denise Hewell Leigh Bevan Club Leader Maria Alleyne

Jacqui Weir Sally Wilkes Administrator Kate O’Brian Neil Vandenbegin Robbie Ash Play Assistants Mary Clarke Sheila Wigley Lorrain Clark

Andrea Brown Kate Shafi Special Needs Administrator Shamin Hussein Jo Whelan Parent Support Advisor Pauline Russell

Denise Hewell The Admin Team: Buki Dauti Kevin Thorne School Business Manager Shemeka Clarke

Lorraine Brown Receptionist and Clerical Support Jake Powell Alan Branch E Learning technician Robbie Ash

Steve Wicks Caretaker