Leconfield Primary School Prospectus 2014-2015
Headteacher: Mrs Katie Tracey Chair of Governors: Mrs Lesley Ringrose
Leconfield Primary School Arram Road, Leconfield, East Yorkshire, HU17 7NP 01964 550303
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Contents
Welcome
School Philosophy
Educational Aims
School Information A b o u t O u r S c h o o l , S c h o o l T i m e s , U n i f o r m , J e w e l l e r y ,
I n d o o r S h o e s , V i s i t i n g A r r a n g e m e n t s , M e a l s a t S c h o o l ,
S c h o o l A d m i s s i o n s , A b s e n c e s .
Welfare of Children I l l n e s s & M e d i c a t i o n , G e n e r a l H e a l t h C a r e , M e d i c a l s ,
E x t r a C u r r i c u l a r A c t i v i t i e s , C h i l d P r o t e c t i o n , B e h a v i o u r ,
E q u a l O p p o r t u n i t i e s & I n c l u s i o n P o l i c y , S e c u r i t y & S a f e t y ,
S m o k i n g , C o m m u n i c a t i o n , S u n P r o t e c t i o n , C o n s i d e r a t i o n o f
C o m p l a i n t s , B i c y c l e s i n S c h o o l
The Curriculum W h a t d o w e d o I n S c h o o l ? , I C T P r o v i s i o n , R . E . & C o l l e c t i v e
W o r s h i p , R e l i g i o u s A f f i l i a t i o n s , S e x E d u c a t i o n , T h e A r t s ,
R o a d S a f e t y E d u c a t i o n .
The Governing Body
How to Contact Us
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D e a r P a r en t s / Ca r er s
Welcome to Leconf ie ld Pr imary School .
A s h e a d t ea ch er I w ou l d l i k e t o w e l c o m e y ou a n d y ou r c h i l d t o
L e co n f i e l d P r i m a ry S c ho o l . I h a v e b e en v e r y f o r t u n a t e t o w or k
a t t he s c h oo l s i n c e b eg i n n i n g my t ea c h i n g c a r e er a n d ha v e a n
e x t e n s i v e k n ow l ed g e a n d u n d er s ta n d i n g o f th e u n i q u e
c h a r a c t er i s t i c s o f th i s w o n d er f u l s ch o o l . I s t a r te d my r o l e a s
h e a d t ea c her i n S e p t e mb er 2 0 1 3 .
A t L e c on f i e l d w e o f f er a c r e a t i v e , a c t i v e a n d e n r i ch i n g
c u r r i c u l u m i n a w a r m a n d p os i t i v e en v i r o n m en t . W e en a b l e
c h i l d r e n t o r ea ch th e i r p o t e n t i a l a n d en s u r e t ha t the i r
e x p er i en c es w i l l p r e p a r e th e m f or th e f u tu r e . W e b e l i e v e
t h a t l e a r n i n g s hou l d b e f u n a n d w e a i m t o g i v e o u r ch i l d r e n
m e m or a b l e a n d i n s p i r i n g l e a r n i n g op p or t u n i t i e s . I t i s i m p o r t a n t
t o u s th a t w e ‘ t a ke th e t i m e t o s e ek ou t ch i l d r e n ’ s t a l e n t s a n d
o f f er e a ch of th em l i f e en r i ch i n g a n d l i f e en ha n c i n g
e x p er i en c es w h i ch h a v e t h e p o t en t i a l t o ch a n g e t he i r l i v e s
f or e v er . ’ Of s t e d 2 0 13 .
W e a r e d e l i g h t e d t h a t y ou a r e c o n s i d er i n g b e co m i n g p a r t o f
o u r s ch o o l f a m i l y . T h i s p r os p ec tu s a i ms t o g i v e y ou a b r i e f
i n s i g h t i n t o o u r s c h o o l , o u r a c t i v i t i e s a n d o u r ph i l o s op hy a n d I
h o p e y ou f i n d i t u s ef u l . T h i s p r o s pe c t u s c a n n o t t a k e th e p l a ce
o f ex p er i en c i n g e v er y th i n g ou r s cho o l h a s t o o f f er f i r s t h a n d
a n d v i s i t s t o th e s ch o o l a r e a lw a y s w e l c o m e .
W e l o o k f o r w a r d t o w or k i n g w i th y o u .
Y ou r s s i n c er e l y
K a t i e T r a ce y
H ea d t e a c h er
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Our School Philosophy
The headteacher, staff and governors of this school have a common aim in
the establishment of a stimulating place of learning, offering excellent
opportunities to all pupils in a caring environment. To achieve this aim the
headteacher, strongly supported by senior management, will lead the staff in
developing whole school curriculum guidelines.
In an atmosphere of mutual respect, viewing good discipline as an important
part of working together, parents, pupils and staff will be able to build good
relationships. Programmes of work will be designed to lead to success for all
pupils at a level appropriate to their individual ability. Pupils will be
encouraged to have high expectations and their efforts will be valued.
With a sound planning structure in place, the staff will work in partnership
with colleagues, sharing skills and expertise, to provide a wide range of
opportunities across the curriculum and in other areas of school life. Staff
development will have a high priority as teachers take on roles of
responsibility for the education of pupils across a wide age-range.
The contributions of teachers, non-teaching staff, parents and members of
the governing body will be valued and working relationships will develop which
are based on trust and respect. A caring and lively environment will provide
the setting in which each pupil can learn from a wide range of experiences.
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Our Educational Aims
Leconfield Primary School believes that it is important to promote the
spiritual, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils, preparing them
for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.
We aim to:
develop lively, enquiring, imaginative and creative minds and children’s
ability to question, argue rationally and apply themselves.
help children to understand that in a democratic society each
individual has obligations to the community as well as rights in it.
help children to realise that our school is a community in which we
endeavour to transmit right values and attitudes.
help children to understand the world in which they live and to
encourage learning by providing a welcoming, friendly and supportive
environment in which Christian values are central to the ethos of the
school and its' teaching.
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School Information
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL Leconfield Primary School is located on the A164 between the towns of
Beverley and Driffield. Traditionally our children come from Leconfield, the
surrounding villages and neighbouring DST Leconfield. The school currently
has seven classes. We were inspected by Ofsted in 2013 and were judged to
be a ‘good’ school. To view the report visit www.ofsted.gov.uk .
SCHOOL TIMES 8.45am Children assemble on the playground
8.55am Start of school day
12.00noon - 1.00pm Lunch time
3.30pm End of school day
WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD WEAR FOR SCHOOL? The wearing of school uniform is strongly supported by the governors of the
school and helps to foster a sense of pride and belonging in the children.
School uniform at Leconfield Primary consists of:
Grey skirt / trousers, white shirt or polo shirt - girls
Grey trousers / shorts, white shirt or polo shirt - boys
Royal blue sweatshirt or cardigan with the school badge
Summer dress is blue and white
Embroidered sweatshirts, cardigans, printed P.E. t-shirts and book bags with
the school badge are available to buy from the school office.
For P.E. your child will need a school P.E. t-shirt, a black pair of shorts, a pair
of plimsolls and a bag in which to keep them.
Tracksuit bottoms and trainers are recommended for outdoor P.E. during
winter months.
P.E. kits should be brought to school on Monday and taken home for washing
on Friday.
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ALL CLOTHING MUST BE CLEARLY LABELLED WITH THE CHILD’S NAME.
JEWELLERY
For safety reasons, we ask that children do not wear jewellery at school.
Children arriving at school with earrings other than studs will be asked to
remove them. Stud earrings must be removed for PE. If this is not possible
parents should send surgical tape to school to cover the studs. We cannot
take responsibility if your child is injured because they are wearing
jewellery, or for the loss of any jewellery or other valuable items.
INDOOR SHOES All children need to bring shoes to wear inside. Plimsolls are ideal. For
safety reasons we do not allow children to wear slippers.
VISITING ARRANGEMENTS Parents are warmly invited to visit the school at any time; although an
appointment made first through the school office is usually of advantage to
both parties.
MEALS AT SCHOOL We run our own kitchen. Meals are cooked by our own cook on the premises.
Our wonderful kitchen team source fresh ingredients locally and also use
vegetables and fruits grown in our school garden. Throughout the year we
have themed lunch days to celebrate and recognise special events. Last year
we enjoyed Bonfire, Christmas, Chinese New Year, Pancake Day and Easter
themed lunches as well as an outdoor Sports Day picnic. For these special
lunches we decorate our tables with candles (battery powered!) and have
special music to match our theme. We have lots of ideas for some new
themed lunches such as World Book Day and Diwali which we will plan
throughout the year. Lunch is served in the hall. We offer a choice of a hot
meal or a sandwich option. Children may choose from a range of sandwich
fillings (ham, cheese, tuna, egg etc.) and are also given a baked savoury
biscuit snack, dessert and drink. Vegetables are served with all hot meals.
In addition a salad bar is available every day stocked with a range of fruit,
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salad and vegetables for children to choose. Bread and yoghurts are also
available, all of which provides a nutritious and balanced diet. Menus are
sent home each month so children and parents are able to choose the meals
they would like. Our meals are extremely popular with children and staff
alike so it is essential that completed menus are returned to school promptly
to ensure that we are able to provide the correct number of meals. From
September 2014 all infant children (children in EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2) are
entitled to a free school meal every day as part of the Government Universal
Infant Free School Meal provision. Children in Key Stage 2 will pay for their
meals. Completed menus should be returned to the school office with the
appropriate money. Please contact the school office for current meal prices.
Lunch money is collected on Mondays. Please send the money or cheque
(payable to ERYC) in a sealed envelope labelled with your child’s name and
amount enclosed.
If you prefer, children may bring their own packed lunch to school. Children
having a packed lunch will eat in the hall with children having a school lunch.
We promote healthy eating in our school. Please do not send chocolate bars,
sweets, glass bottles or fizzy drinks.
SCHOOL FRUIT We promote healthy eating and children are allowed to eat fruit at morning
break. We provide a piece of fruit all infant children each day and children
in KS2 are encouraged to bring a piece of fruit from home.
SCHOOL ADMISSIONS The admission arrangements follow the Local Authority’s published policy.
Please contact the school office for more information.
ABSENCES Please telephone the school before 9.30am if your child is absent. Forms
are available from the school office for planned absences. If your child has
to leave school during the day a parent or carer must sign the signing out
book. Please call at the school office to complete the process: it is
important that the office staff know if your child is on or off the premises.
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If a child returns to school during the day, they must be signed in.
Children’s education can easily be seriously disrupted and parents should
consider very carefully before taking their child out of school for a holiday.
The headteacher is not permitted to authorise holidays taken in term time.
The school has adopted the Local Authority’s published policy. In
accordance with the policy, parents may be fined by the Local Authority if
there is persistent absence or time is taken for holidays during term time.
Please contact the school office for more information.
Absences which are excessive or cannot be adequately explained will be
reported to the Education Welfare Service, who will take appropriate action,
since attendance at school is a legal obligation.
Welfare of Children
ILLNESS & MEDICATION Children are cared for, in the first instance, by teachers and support staff.
However if your child is ill, the best place for them is at home. If your child
requires medication during the day we ask that a parent or nominated adult
comes to school to administer this. There is a separate policy in place for
children in EYFS.
The school requires up-to-date contact information so that we may contact
you in case of emergency. Please ensure you tell the school office of any
changes to your contact details.
Basic first aid will be administered when necessary. The majority of our
staff are first aid trained. If a child sustains a minor injury a ‘bump’ note
will be sent home informing the parent of this. We will contact parents or
carers immediately if a child sustains a head injury or is in a condition where
parental presence would be advisable. Should there be a more serious
accident or illness we shall inform the parents and, if necessary, make
arrangements for the child to be taken to hospital.
GENERAL HEALTH CARE If your child has any health problems we are willing to help. Please let us
know of any recurring problem, such as asthma or an allergy. Please advise
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us what treatment to give in an emergency. We will make arrangements in
school to provide for such cases.
MEDICALS The school has regular contact with the School Nurse for various health
checks and medicals throughout the year. Parents will always be informed of
and invited to medical health checks involving their child. Parental consent is
required before children have any health checks.
EXTRA CURRICULAR SOCIETIES AND ACTIVITIES Many of our staff and members of the local community willingly give extra
hours to pursue activities that will improve and encourage the skills and
interests of the children. We have a programme of planned activities and
aim to give every year group the opportunity to participate in activities
throughout the year.
Activities include football, orienteering, cricket, dance, gymnastics,
recorder, hockey, gardening and netball.
CHILD PROTECTION The Children Act 1989 places a clear responsibility on school to ensure they
work together with other agencies to safeguard and promote the wellbeing
of all children. As a result, if concerns are raised within the school or a
child or parent reports a situation involving possible abuse the school has a
duty to inform the local Social Services Team Manager.
At Leconfield Primary School Mrs Tracey and Miss Allanson are the
members of staff responsible for Child Protection. Any person employed to
work with children in our school is expected to be cleared by a Disclosure
and Barring Service check (DBS).
A copy of the Child Protection Policy is available for inspection.
BEHAVIOUR Our aim is for children to develop self-discipline through reason,
understanding and tolerance, which will carry them through their school
career into adulthood. We emphasise the positive and reward our children
with praise, certificates, stickers and our own school reward scheme of
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‘teddies’.
School rules are concerned with the safety and welfare of children, for the
care and consideration of all people within the school and for the care of
equipment and the fabric of the school.
Occasionally the harmony of school life is disturbed by unacceptable
conduct. In such cases sanctions, such as withdrawal of privileges, are
exercised. Where unreasonable behaviour persists, parents will be invited
to school to discuss the problems and the appropriate course of action to be
taken. For further clarification, please see the school’s Behaviour Policy.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES & INCLUSION POLICY All staff at Leconfield Primary are committed to providing all children with
the same opportunities in school, regardless of sex, race, creed, or culture.
We believe every child has the right to a broad, balanced and relevant
curriculum matched to their ability and needs.
Any behaviour by an adult or child that does not reflect this statement is
unacceptable. All pupils and adults are expected to support this policy.
The key principles underpinning the inclusion policy are providing a carefully
balanced approach that makes educational opportunities accessible to all
children, the emphasis being on the needs of the individual child. From
September 2014 all schools are legally bound to adhere to the
recommendations detailed in the Children and Families Act 2014). The term
‘disability’ refers to any physical or mental impairment, which has a
substantial and long term adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out
normal day to day activities. At Leconfield Primary School we endeavour to
provide the opportunities to allow each individual to achieve their potential.
The school will do everything is its power to enable all children to receive an
education regardless of their disability. There are access ramps at all
entrances and purpose built toilet and shower facilities.
Leconfield Primary School is inclusive in its policies, outlook and practices.
Full copies of our Equal Opportunities and Inclusion policies are available for
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inspection.
SECURITY AND SAFETY
School security is taken seriously at Leconfield Primary and we have an
ongoing programme at the school, through the Buildings Committee of the
Leconfield Primary Governing Body, to review and manage security issues.
The school is enclosed and all visitors must report to the school office on
entry to the building. The only access during session hours is via the main
gate.
SMOKING Leconfield Primary School is a No Smoking site in accordance with the East
Riding of Yorkshire No Smoking Policy. Smoking on any part of the site is
not allowed.
COMMUNICATION Effective communication is considered essential at Leconfield Primary and
there are many strategies in place to support this:
‘Open Door’ policy
Weekly headteacher newsletters
Notice boards at the entrances to the school
School Prospectus, reviewed annually
Parent Consultation Evenings
Annual Pupil Report
Headteacher Questionnaires
Subject Workshops
Home Visits for New Starters
We have a text messaging service so that we can keep parents up to date
with essential information and our newsletters are sent home with children
each week. Newsletters are also emailed direct to parents each week and it
is our aim to move away from paper newsletters in an effort to use less
paper. Please ensure the school office has your most recent and up to date
contact information so that we can keep you fully informed.
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SUN PROTECTION We recommend that parents use long-lasting sun care products and apply
these before children come to school. We also advise the use of sun caps.
CONSIDERATION OF COMPLAINTS The school aims to work closely with parents and we hope that parents who
have any concerns or anxieties will, in the first instance, raise these with
the Class Teacher or the Headteacher.
We find that nearly all concerns or potential complaints can be resolved
happily through discussion. However, should this not be the case please ask
to see our complaints procedure.
BICYCLES IN SCHOOL No child may ride to school unaccompanied unless they have had Cycle Skills
training and wear a cycling helmet. A child who does not have a certificate
may come to school on their bike if an adult accompanies them on a bike or
they are currently participating in the Cycle Skills Test. Bicycles are left in
the bike sheds at the risk of the owner and no responsibility can be taken
for their security or safety.
The Curriculum
WHAT DO WE DO AT SCHOOL? In KS1 and KS2 subjects are taught in accordance with the requirements of
the National Curriculum. There are three Core Subjects:
Mathematics
English
Science
Foundation Subjects:
Art & Design
Computing
Design & Technology
Geography
History
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Languages (Statutory from KS2)
Music
Physical Education
Personal, Social & Health Education and Religious Education are also taught.
Although languages are statutory from KS2, we teach Spanish to all children
including those in EYFS. Children start by learning every day vocabulary for
familiar objects, learn basic phrases and hold simple conversions. As their
skills develop they are able to read and write Spanish words and phrases and
converse at greater length.
The curriculum of the EYFS underpins all future learning by supporting,
fostering, promoting and developing children’s:
• personal, social and emotional well-being;
• positive attitudes and dispositions towards their learning;
• social skills and the ability to manage feelings and behaviour;
• self-confidence and self-awareness;
• communication and language;
• physical development;
• reading and writing;
• mathematics;
• understanding of the world;
• expressive arts and design.
In our school, all children join us at the beginning of the school year in which
they are five. The Foundation Stage is important in its own right, and in
preparing children for later schooling. The Early Learning Goals set out what
is expected of most children by the end of the EYFS.
The curriculum for the EYFS in our school reflects the areas of learning
identified in Development Matters and the Early Learning Goals. The
experiences that our children meet often enable them to develop a number
of competencies, skills and concepts across several areas of learning.
In EYFS and Key Stage 1 the Foundation Subjects, Science and Computing
are delivered through Topics on a two year rolling programme. A similar
thematic approach is used in KS2.
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Throughout the school the children are grouped according to age and are in
classes of mixed ability. Due to the numbers of children and staff some
classes may comprise mixed age groupings.
IT PROVISION Leconfield Primary is committed to using IT to improve the standards of
teaching and learning within the school. We are constantly up dating out IT
provision and all classrooms have computers, Interactive Whiteboards and
digital cameras which are used in all areas of the curriculum.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND COLLECTIVE WORSHIP POLICY The school’s religious education follows the guidelines of the East Riding of
Yorkshire’s Agreed Syllabus.
R.E. of a non-denominational nature is available for all pupils. The daily
collective act of worship is broadly Christian in character and may be
organised for separate groups of pupils at any time during the school day.
Parents have the right to withdraw their child from RE and assemblies if
they wish. Please contact the headteacher should you wish to discuss this
further.
RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS The school is not affiliated with a particular denomination.
SEX EDUCATION
We endorse the Local Education Authority’s recommendations that sex
education should be a continuing aspect of health education through all the
years of formal schooling.
A basic introduction to Sex Education is covered through a range of Science
topics as children progress through the school.
A more formal approach to Sex Education is delivered to Y5 and Y6 during
the autumn term and the material that will be used is available for parents
to see before the scheduled sessions. The sessions are led by the School
Nurse and teachers. Parents have the right to remove their child from
these lessons after consultation with the headteacher.
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THE ARTS AT LECONFIELD The arts have always been an important part of the curriculum at Leconfield.
We offer children the opportunity to learn to play arrange of instruments
including, percussion, recorder, brass and woodwind. In Key Stage 2 every
child learns to play an instrument and read standard notation.
We have extended our curriculum to include dance every day in Years 1 to 6.
As with music we have provided many opportunities for our children to
perform their dances to other classes and in assemblies.
ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION We view the whole concept of traffic education as being part of our
approach to the general personal and social development of the pupils.
Children are be encouraged and taught to take responsibility for their own
safety, and that of others, as they develop. It is through a feeling of
general well-being and high esteem that they are most likely to accept this
responsibility. Wherever possible, traffic education will take place as an
integral part of the planned programme of units of work. Some aspects will,
however, be delivered through discrete traffic education (or road safety)
lessons. There are opportunities to take the Cycle Skills Test and Pedestrian
Skills training is offered annually in Year 4.
The Governing Body
Governors of Leconfield Primary are fully involved in the life of the school.
As well as governing body and sub-committee meetings, they attend
Christmas festivities, school sports days and fund raising meetings and
activities.
The governors are also involved in the academic side of the school, have
taken on board curriculum subjects and are invited to take part with staff in
relevant subject planning meetings. The governors have a key role in the
development of the school improvement plans and the target setting
procedures which both aim to enhance the achievement of all pupils at the
school.
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HOW TO CONTACT US:
Telephone / Fax: 01964 550303
Email: [email protected]