Sandhurst Primary School 2016 Prospectus1

3Sandhurst Primary School 2016 Prospectus

Rye Road Sandhurst Cranbrook

Kent TN18 5JE

Telephone: 01580 850288 Fax: 01580 850788

e-Mail: Headteacher@sandhurst.kent.sch.uk Website: www.sandhurstprimary.co.uk

Headteacher: Mrs H Cook (BSc PGCE NPQH) Acting Assistant Headteacher: Miss C Harmer (BSc QTS)

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

School Staff ���������������������������������������������������� 4Governing Body ���������������������������������������������� 5General School Information ������������������������� 6The Curriculum ����������������������������������������������� 9Additional Educational Needs ���������������������16Extra Curricular Activities ���������������������������� 17Breakfast Club ����������������������������������������������17Homework ������������������������������������������������������17Assessment & Standards ����������������������������� 17School Achievements ���������������������������������� 18Community Links �����������������������������������������18School Uniform ��������������������������������������������20School Administration ��������������������������������� 21School Day ����������������������������������������������������22Attendance ��������������������������������������������������� 23School Meals �������������������������������������������������24Medical �����������������������������������������������������������24Charging Policy���������������������������������������������24School Rules and Behaviour �����������������������25School Council ����������������������������������������������26Complaints ����������������������������������������������������26Parent Consultation �������������������������������������27Child Protection ��������������������������������������������27Parents and Friends Association ���������������29Kent County Council Contact Details �������30Statistical Information ����������������������������������31Attainment Results ��������������������������������������32

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WElcomeSandhurst Primary School welcomes girls and boys from 2 to 11 years of age. Our excellent class sizes and family atmosphere enables us to build warm relationships with the children and their parents.

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SANDHURST PRIMARY SCHOOL

Sandhurst is a good school� Its strengths lie in the way it promotes pupils’ good behaviour, healthy lifestyles and understanding of their local community�The school has strong leadership of the Headteacher, supported by well motivated staff who enjoy being part of the school� (Ofsted Sep 2011)

The main school was founded in 1909 and sits in beautiful grounds in the heart of the Weald of Kent. Our location is very important to us as it provides a useful and natural extension to our teaching facilities. Our environment also provides a vast playground, where children are trusted and encouraged to explore safely as well as a dedicated woodland area which we use regularly for teaching and learning.

We have been fortunate to attract an outstanding team of both new and experienced, qualified teachers and support staff, committed to listening to you and your child and making your family’s time with us as rewarding and fulfilling as possible.

Our children feel challenged within a happy, diverse community of learners. They are stretched at a time appropriate to them, producing their individual best without unwarranted or excessive pressure. The academic curriculum is enhanced by additional activities including cookery and learning using the outside environment. Our pupils achieve strong academic results and are successful in gaining entry to both Grammar School and Comprehensive schools in the local area.

We are proud to introduce pupils to their new schools, knowing that they have achieved their best and that they will make a significant contribution to life at their new school.