BrisleyChurch of England Voluntary Aided

Primary School

E-mail: office@brisley.norfolk.sch.uk Website: www.brisley.norfolk.sch.uk

Introduction

Christian values are central to the life of our school which was first built in 1844 after land was given to the Church for this purpose. Today the attractive Victorian façade houses the school hall.

In 1994 three purpose-built classrooms were added which have direct access to the playground and a large playing field. Building work recommenced in 2007 when a new front entrance and secretary’s office were added. The existing offices and staff room were redesigned to provide more spacious accommodation. A library/small group work area was built in 2011. In 2016, a standalone Reception classroom and outdoor area was built adjacent to the library.

The school takes children between the ages of four and eleven.

Name of Year Group

Class Name Age Curriculum

Reception Little Owl 4/5 year olds Final year of Early Years Foundation Stage

Year 1 Tawny Owl 5/6 year olds Key Stage 1 (KS1)Year 2 Tawny Owl 6/7 year olds Key Stage 1Year 3 Snowy Owl 7/8 year olds Key Stage 2 (KS2)Year 4 Snowy Owl 8/9 year olds Key Stage 2Year 5 Barn Owl 9/10 year olds Key Stage 2Year 6 Barn Owl 10/11 year olds Key Stage 2

There are currently 96 children on roll. To maximise effective teaching and learning for all, a flexible organisational approach of working is taken. Children may work in groups, pairs, as individuals or as a whole class.

We are proud of our happy, family atmosphere where each child is recognised as an individual whose gifts and talents are welcomed and celebrated. Through our School Council and Monitors system pupils are encouraged to play an active role in the ongoing development of the school.

School Ethos

This statement is the legal basis upon which our school presents itself as a Church School.

’Brisley School recognises its historic foundation and will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church at parish and diocesan level. The school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. It encourages an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith, and promotes Christian values through the experience it offers to all its pupils.’

As a Church of England school we are part of the Norwich Diocese. Together with Norfolk Education Authority and the school governors it contributes to and oversees the running of the school.

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School Staff

Headteacher

Ms. H McMurray

Teaching Staff

Mrs H McMurray Barn OwlsMrs P Gamblin Years 5 & 6

Miss D Abbott Snowy OwlsMrs D Soulby Years 3 & 4 Mrs M Owen Tawny Owls

Years 1 & 2

Miss A Phillpot Little OwlsYear Reception

School Secretary

Mrs R Nobbs

Secretarial Assistant

Mrs L Alston

Learning Support Assistants

Mrs J Annison

Miss B Adegoke

Mrs E Hanson

Miss T Thomas

Mrs B Tully

Mrs T Trudgill

Midday Supervisors

Mrs C Pomfret

Mrs A Elliott

Mrs T Trudgill

Caretaker / Cleaner

Mr A Jones

Dinner Supervisor

Mrs T Baysting

School Governors

Foundation Governors

Diocesan Board of Education

Mr D Steele (Chairman)

Mr R Tuck

Ex Officio

Reverend R Stapleford

Ms. H McMurray (Head Teacher)

Parochial Church Council

Mrs N Curl

Mr R Sexton

Representative Governors

Local Education Authority

Mr M Kiddle Morris (Vice Chairman)

Elected Parent

Mrs L Alston

Mr J Hood

Elected Staff

Miss D Abbott

Clerk

Mrs R Nobbs

Minutes of Governors’ meetings are available for anyone who wishes to read them at school, along with school policies and schemes of work. Please contact Ms. McMurray to arrange a convenient time.

For matters of a routine nature please contact Mrs Nobbs on 01362 668350 or by e mail at: office @brisley.norfolk.sch.uk

At Brisley CEVA Primary School - Every Child Matters

Be Healthy

PE lessons are held outside whenever possible; we have a

very large playing field.

OUR VISION STATEMENT

Christian values underpin our desire to develop each child’s full potential to

become an independent life long learner

Stay Safe

Road Safety andCycling Proficiency lessons

are held annually.

Economic Well Being

Seed packets designed and filled by the children. Harvested sunflower seeds to be sold at

the Fete.

Enjoy and Achieve

Children are encouraged to achieve in a wide range of

activities and their achievements are celebrated in a weekly

Celebration Assembly.

Make a Positive Contribution

School Council meeting in the log circle.

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The Aims and Values of the School

At Our School Everybody Matters - Together Effort Achieves More

We aim to provide a happy and safe environment in which the children can gain confidence and develop socially, morally, spiritually and culturally in preparation for the next stage in their lives, by:

providing a welcoming, friendly and supportive environment

ensuring that everyone is treated with respect as an individual regardless of any disability, ethnicity, culture, religious belief, national origin or status, gender or sexual orientation.

understanding that Christian values are central to the life of our school, whilst also respecting the importance of other faiths.

helping the children recognise the whole school’s role in promoting community cohesion, and actively encouraging the participation in public life of everyone in our school.

We aim to provide a broad, balanced and enriched curriculum by:

providing a solid grounding in the basic skills of reading, writing, spelling, grammar, mathematics, science, computing and RE

constantly striving for high standards of achievement through appropriate child-centred teaching

creating exciting, high quality learning environments indoors, outdoors and in the wider community

We aim to inspire and challenge each child to achieve their full potential and in doing so lay the foundations for life-long learning by:

developing our children’s confidence and self-esteem

ensuring that our children are active and independent learners

encouraging our children to begin to take responsibility for themselves, their learning and behaviour; thereby preparing them for a changing world

At the end of Year 6 we aim for each child to move smoothly and successfully to their chosen High School for the next stage of their education. We hope all children leave with happy and lasting memories of their time with us at Brisley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School.

The School Day

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Start of the School Day

Children must arrive between 8.35 and 8.50a.m. entering through the small pedestrian gate and never via the car park as this gate is for vehicles only. Only bus children should enter by the main double gate as the bus blocks the gate when children are getting on or off the bus.

Children go straight into school to read, finish work and get organised for the start of the school day. 8:50 am Start of morning session

1:00 pm Start of afternoon session

3:15 pm End of school day

After assembly each morning the children on a Monday, Tuesday and Friday will take part in a PATHS lesson. On Wednesday and Thursday they join together for Christian collective worship in the hall. This is followed by lessons until morning break at 10.30–10.45 am. Lessons continue until lunch break from 12.00–1.00 pm when they resume until 3.15 pm. KS1 children have an afternoon break 2.00 – 2.15 p.m.

End of the School Day

Children travelling on school transport will be escorted to the bus. Parents collect their children from the playground behind the school at the end of the day

Children who are met at school must be collected by a parent or other responsible adult (by written or personal verbal agreement). Prior agreement must have been reached for any child to walk or cycle home alone.

We ask that parents park considerately and do not block gateways.

A parent who is unexpectedly delayed and will therefore be late to meet their child, should if possible phone the school to inform us. School must be notified in person or in writing of any change to their normal ‘pick up’ routine at the end of the day. Notification directly from the parent (in writing, in person or by phone: 01362 668350) is also required if a child will not be travelling on the school bus.

Some “whole” school activities take place in our spacious school hall

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Some whole school activities take place in our spacious hall.

Admissions

Applications for Admissions have to be made to the Local Education Authority at County Hall, Norwich, by the date specified in the application pack available from any playgroup, nursery, school or direct from County Hall (tel: 08448 008001) or via the website (www.admissionline.norfolk.gov.uk). Our Admissions Policy is available on our website.

All children who will be five years old in the next school year (1st September – 31st August) are eligible for admission in the Autumn Term. Parents who feel it would be better for their child to start in the following January should discuss this with the Headteacher. Children spend the first few weeks of term attending mornings only.

A pre-school brochure, giving guidance on preparing your child for school, is available for all new parents of children who will be starting school for the first time.

We hope that your child will enter school in a happy, confident frame of mind. To encourage this, children may attend school on a variety of occasions in the term before they start school. This will help them to get a feel for the classroom environment. They will hear stories, sample some of the classroom activities and experience the outdoor area weather permitting.

If your child is moving schools to come here, then your requirements will be different. We are always available to show you and your child around the school. We pride ourselves on our ability to integrate new pupils and are sensitive to their needs.

School Curriculum

We follow the 2014 National Curriculum

Our aim is to offer many varied opportunities to each of our children. We hope they will develop an enquiring mind, a caring attitude and be capable of tackling new problems, so that they leave us with a life-long desire for learning.

Foundation and Key Stage 1 and 2 Curriculum

The Curriculum for Year R (Reception Year) is a continuation of the Early Years Curriculum started in Nursery or Pre-School.

There are seven areas of learning and development that must shape educational programmes in early years settings. All areas of learning and development are important and inter-connected. Three areas are particularly crucial for igniting children’s curiosity and enthusiasm, for learning, and for building their capacity to learn, form relationships and thrive. These three areas, the prime areas, are:

communication and language; physical development; and

personal, social and emotional development.

There are also four specific areas, through which the three prime areas are strengthened and applied. The specific areas are:

Literacy Mathematics

Understanding the world and

Expressive arts and design

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English

We aim to develop pupils’ abilities within an integrated programme of Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing. Pupils will be given opportunities to interrelate the requirements of English within a broad and balanced approach to the teaching of English across the curriculum, with opportunities to consolidate and reinforce taught literacy skills

The overarching aim for English in the national curriculum is to promote high standards of language and literacy by equipping pupils with a strong command of the spoken and written word, and to develop their love of literature through widespread reading for enjoyment.

At Key Stage 1, there is a strong and systematic emphasis on the teaching of Phonics and other word level skills. Class 1 have 20 minutes of phonic teaching daily using Pearson Bug, letters and sounds Club online resources. Pupils are taught to discriminate between the separate sounds in words and to read words by sounding out and blending their separate parts. In Key Stage 2, as the pupils gain fluency, the forms of teaching emphasise advanced Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar skills at text level. Reading is taught discretely, in English and during Guided Reading sessions. Parental support in reading for all children is important.

Shared reading is a valuable part of our Literacy curriculum. As children become competent with reading, the 1:1 reading lessens considerably. Children are expected to read at home every evening.

We have organised our Reading Scheme into Book Bands each with a different colour as our basic scheme for the teaching of reading in the early years. We have a wide selection of books to interest our children from the Oxford Reading Tree, Rigby Rockets and Big Cat Collins schemes.

For those children whose reading has moved beyond a scheme, there is a wide selection of appropriate books. Discussion, comprehension, poetry, drama, expressive writing, spelling and standard grammar are integral to our Literacy teaching.

Hard at work doing different tasks in our beautiful library

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Mathematics

Mathematics is a creative and highly inter-connected discipline that has been developed over centuries, providing the solution to some of history’s most intriguing problems. It is essential to everyday life, critical to science, technology and engineering, and necessary for financial literacy and most forms of employment. A high-quality mathematics education therefore provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation of the beauty and power of mathematics, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject.

In our mathematics lessons, we aim to ensure that all pupils:

become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that pupils have conceptual understanding and are able to recall and apply their knowledge rapidly and accurately to problems.

reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language

can solve problems by applying to a variety of routine and non-routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions. (The National Curriculum 2014)

We aim to give children confidence and competence with numbers, a variety of computational skills and an understanding of the way in which information is collected, presented and recorded.

A major part of teaching Mathematics is the teaching of mental skills and strategies to deal with mathematical problems.

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Parents and children enjoying a Maths Café

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Science and Technology

We introduce children to the processes of observation, classification, experimentation, testing and prediction. We encourage children to acquire investigative skills and much of their Science work uses this approach.

The Science curriculum incorporates the National Curriculum programmes of study for key stage one and two: Working Scientifically, plants, everyday materials, animals including humans, seasonal changes, living things and their habitats, rocks, light, forces and magnets, states of matter, electricity, properties and changes of materials, earth and space, forces, evolution and inheritance, electricity.

Technology is taught to the National Curriculum programmes of study through combining designing, making and evaluating skills with knowledge and understanding. Children are taught to handle and store equipment safely.

We really enjoy our investigative science!

ComputingThe school has interactive whiteboards, overhead projectors, DVD and video recorders and computers in each classroom. These are used across the curriculum at all levels. We have thirty-four netbooks for whole class/group lessons. Children have access to cameras, video cameras, tape recorders, listening sets, DSis and a wide variety of musical instruments.

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MusicChildren enjoy their half termly class contributions to Parents’ assemblies as well as following National Curriculum programmes of study.

Aesthetic and Creative

We aim to help our children develop observational and manipulative skills, offering them the opportunity to express themselves through a variety of media including paint, clay, fabrics and wood. We introduce children to the work and styles of different artists and encourage an appreciation of artistic works of different types.

Special Education Needs and DisabilitiesWe look for identification of Special Needs followed quickly by appropriate supportive action. Staff meet regularly to discuss the progress of our children with Special Needs, and plan for their further development.

Pupils with Special Needs are given appropriate support from the Headteacher, class teacher and school support assistants. We receive regular advice and visits on request, from our Cluster SEN Learning Support Teacher and Educational Psychologist. Parental involvement is necessary and valued at all stages.

Humanities

We aim to develop the children’s understanding of the world in which we live through the teaching of History and Geography, fostering a feeling of awareness and responsibility towards the environment. We arrange visits both locally and further afield to support our teaching.

Physical EducationWe aim to improve the children’s levels of fitness, skills of co-ordination, agility and self-expression, in conjunction with the development of social skills. We have a hall equipped with modern gymnastic apparatus and PE equipment.

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The children are introduced to Netball, Hockey, Rounders, Football, Rugby and Cricket. They also follow an Athletics programme, culminating in a School Sports day in the Summer Term.

Gymnastics and Dance/Drama are taught. During the Autumn Term KS2 children swim every week, taught by a qualified instructor and school staff at Dereham Swimming Pool.

A voluntary contribution of £1 per week is requested for this activity to assist with the cost of transport. We buy in PE coaching time for all classes.

Field events on Sports Day

Collective WorshipAs a Church of England school we pride ourselves on our family atmosphere. We very much value the daily opportunity for all the children to gather together for Christian collective worship where our values are reaffirmed.

Religious EducationWe follow the Norfolk Agreed Syllabus; a copy of which is available in school. The Norfolk Agreed Syllabus gives details of the importance of Religious Education in the curriculum and selects two main aims for its programmes of study and attainment targets: Learning about Religion and Learning from Religion.

We aim to provide opportunities for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development through the teaching of Religious Education. We enable each child to explore the human experiences people share and the questions of meaning and purpose which arise from those experiences. We aim to promote respect, sensitivity and cultural awareness by teaching about the beliefs and practices of some of the great religions of the world, particularly those represented in Norfolk and the United Kingdom.

Parents have the right to withdraw their children from Collective Worship and R.E. lessons. Please contact the Headteacher if you wish to discuss this further.

We also study alternative cultures, beliefs and festivals in order to provide children with a broad multi-ethnic background.

Modern Foreign Languages

We consider modern foreign languages skills to be very important and consequently Class 2 are taught Spanish and Class 3 French.

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Sex Education

We have a whole school SRE Scheme of work which culminates in pupils receiving sex education guidance in the last term of Year Six. Please make an appointment to discuss further if you wish to withdraw your child.

HomeworkHomework is set on a regular basis according to the needs and abilities of particular age groups.

Stars of the WeekIn our weekly celebration assembly one child from each class is chosen as a ‘Star of the Week’. Parents of these children are invited to attend. The children may have produced excellent work, shown great attitude or made fantastic progress. They are rewarded with a certificate and book mark.

The school presents three Merit cups half termly, one for each class. Children are selected by staff for achievement, improvement and diligence. They also receive a medal which they keep. Parent Assemblies are held at the end of each half term.

House SystemThe children are grouped into three houses:

BLICKLING SANDRINGHAM HOLKHAM

House points are awarded for great work, effort, and attitude. They are recorded weekly. A cup is won each term.

On Sports Day a cup is awarded to the winning house. Healthy, sporting competition is encouraged as it prepares the children for adult life.

School Council

Each Class holds regular Class Council meetings and sends representatives to the monthly School Council meeting. Pupil suggestions for school improvement are discussed and the School Council is responsible for compiling a monthly report of school activities for the parish magazine.

National Curriculum Tests

2018 Key Stage 2 SATs dates: w/b 14.5.2018

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2017 Key Stage 2 SATs resultsReaching the expected standard:

Reading: 66%

Writing TA: 66%

Grammar and spelling 66%

Mathematics: 33%

Target Setting

Our Key Stage 2 targets for 2018: (please note: as at July 2016, there are only three pupils in this year group, so percentages have to be treated with extreme caution!)

Expected standard in Reading: 100%,

Expected standard in Maths: 70%,

Expected standard in Writing 70%.

Attendance

We encourage regular and punctual attendance at school. If your child has a medical appointment, please inform us beforehand. Should your child be ill, please let us know by 8.45 am. There is an answer phone available with this facility. If we have not heard from you, we will telephone you to ensure your child is safe with you at home.

Parents are responsible for ensuring their child arrives on time. Lateness is disruptive for the class and class teacher, and does not allow the child time to adjust to the start of a school day. Late arrivals are recorded in the school register. The register must also show whether or not an absence is authorised or unauthorised.

We take very seriously any problems that may lead to non-attendance by contacting the Attendance Officer.

Permission for authorised absence will be carefully considered for such reasons as medical appointments, family bereavement and special family events.

We recognise excellent attendance of 100% each term with a Headteacher’s certificate. Certificates are given at the end of the school year for 98% + attendance over the course of a whole year. Each week the class with the highest % attendance is awarded additional Golden Time.

Holidays

Autumn Term 2017 Spring Term 2018

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Wednesday 6th Sept

School Opens Thursday 4th January

School Opens

Thursday 19th October

School Closes: Half Term Friday 9th Feb School Closes: Half Term

Monday 30th October

School Opens Monday 19th Feb School Opens

Tuesday 19th December

School Closes: Christmas Wednesday 28th March

School Closes: Easter

Summer Term 2018 Staff Development Days

Monday 16th April School Opens There are staff development days during this year, set by the LEA, when the school is closed for children. Five days are set at the school’s discretion.

Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th September 2017

Weds 4th January 2017

Friday 25th May School Closes: Half Term

Monday 4th June School Opens

Tuesday 24th July School Closes

For a child to gain the most out of their schooling, it is vital that they attend school each day. Holidays should only be taken during school holidays.

Parents should be aware that 7 year olds are formally assessed at the end of Key Stage 1 (Year 2) and 11 year olds at the end of Key Stage 2 (Year 6) also National phonic testing takes place at the end of year 1. Assessment takes place during April, May and June.

Pastoral Care

Our children pride themselves on their good behaviour. In order to help us maintain our happy and secure environment the staff, governors, parents and children have worked on a School Community Well Being policy.

This policy encourages and rewards good behaviour. However we clearly state that there is no place for violence, harassment, vandalism, homophobia, rudeness, racism or bad language in our school.

We have a zero tolerance approach to bullying. An exact definition of bullying is difficult to arrive at, but most definitions have three things in common:

It is deliberately hurtful behaviour. It is repeated, often over a period of time. It is difficult for those being bullied to defend themselves.

We have agreed approaches to try to prevent bullying occurring and no incident is ever ignored. If a child fails to behave in an acceptable manner, we have a variety of sanctions. Where these sanctions fail, parents will be contacted and will be expected to become involved.

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Equality of Opportunity

Equality of opportunity at Brisley Primary School is about providing equality and excellence for all in order to promote the highest possible standards of achievement. Equality of opportunity applies to all members of the school community – pupils, staff, governors and parents. School policies relating to this are available on request.

Child Protection

The school is committed to promoting the health and welfare of all pupils. We are required by law to follow procedures laid down by the Norfolk Local Safeguarding Children Board (Child Protection) if we see signs which suggest that one of our pupils may have been a victim of abuse. Use of the procedures in this way is an obligation placed on the school by legislation and in no way infers that any parent, guardian or carer is being accused of doing wrong.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Ms. H. McMurray (Headteacher)

Alternate Designated Safeguarding Lead is Miss D. Abbott and Mrs M. Owen

Safeguarding Governor is Mr R Sexton

The Safeguarding policy is available upon request.

School Records

Educational records are kept of the children’s progress throughout their entire time in this school. These are of great help when children transfer to other schools or to their local High School. These records include details of attendance, special needs and test results. We ask parents to provide telephone numbers on which they can be contacted during the school day in case of an emergency. The school is able to text information to mobiles. All information kept on computer is covered by the Data Protection Act.

Parental Involvement

Parents are always welcome in school and we are fortunate that we have many talented parents who support us in many ways. It may be sharing particular skills relevant to a topic, helping with swimming, reading or relating to life experiences. We value such contributions for without such help, opportunities and experiences for our children would not be so varied. We warmly welcome help from any new parents.

Staff/Parent Interviews and Appointments

Staff/parent interviews, are held in the Autumn and Spring Terms. Written reports are sent to parents in July. Foundation Stage profiles (YR) are discussed with parents each term.

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Parents wishing to discuss any matters with the class teacher or Headteacher are welcome to call in before school starts, if the matter is fairly straightforward.

Any lengthy or confidential discussions will obviously require an appointment. Please be aware that staff frequently have to attend after school meetings and need to know if the need for an appointment is urgent. Parents of children with special educational needs will have regular appointments arranged with Ms. McMurray or Miss Abbott (SENDCO) and the class teacher. Parents will always be contacted if we have any cause for concern with a child.

Emergency School Closure

Apart from holidays and staff training days, the school will only be closed in extreme emergencies such as:

Severe bad weather causing blocked roads.

A breakdown of heating or electricity etc.

A decision has to be made by the Headteacher. If the school needs to close a system of texting parents is used. Notices on the notice board at the school gate to inform parents of closure will be posted. The school will try to release information of closure as early as possible.

A list of closed schools can be found at www.norfolk.gov.uk under Emergency School Closures and Radio Norfolk (FM 104.4 MHz) also announces closed schools.

Severe Weather

When snow or ice covers the playground the caretaker will salt a pathway from the pedestrian gate to the school entrance. Pupils may use this path only. Bus children should follow the normal path into school which will be salted.

During snowy/icy weather, staff will determine daily the state of the playground and if children could be at risk outside, indoor play will take place.

Friends of Brisley

This is an association organised by parents to provide support for the school. All parents/ carers are members and are welcome at committee meetings. The Friends meet half-termly and their work and support is much valued by the school.

Links with the Community

We are proud of being part of the local community. From 2009 we have held very successful joint fetes with the community.

We enjoy links with Gressenhall Rural Life Museum for which we raised funds at the Fakenham Christmas Tree Festival. The School has been fortunate to take part in the annual Fakenham Christmas Tree Festival, raising funds for different charities each year.

We hold a Harvest Festival Service, Christmas Performance, Easter Celebration and Leavers Assembly in one or more of the local Churches. Older children visit Lincoln House residential Home, Swanton Morley. We have twinned with a Buddhist Sri Lankan school to enhance our multi cultural learning.

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Gifts from our Harvest Festival for the Mid Norfolk Foodbank.

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School Clubs

There are a variety of clubs run at school during dinner times and after school. The current list of school clubs can be found on the website.

Activities in the gazebo Games during club time

School Grounds

We have developed garden areas for all the children. We have made a quiet learning circle in the wooded area at the top of the field; Woodland Activities are taught centred on our 35 seater outdoor classroom. As of July 2017 we also have a new Sensory Science Garden area.

Property

All children’s property should be clearly marked with their name. Valuable items, such as cameras, mobile phones etc., should not be brought to school. Children should not bring expensive toys to school, which they often tend to ‘swap’. Items for work such as pencils, rulers and rubbers are provided in school.

Occasionally, children are asked to bring items to school to support a topic of study. These should be named. They will be cared for and returned to the child at the end of the topic of study, or when requested by the parent.

Water Bottles

Children are encouraged to bring a named plastic water bottle into school on a daily basis so they can keep hydrated during the day.

School Dinners

The school servery provides meals from Norse which are brought in daily from Swanton Morley Primary School. Fresh local produce is used as much as possible as the emphasis is on providing a very healthy and nutritious meal. If you would like your child to have school dinners, a four-week menu will be sent home or can be accessed from the school website. Your child will bring home an order form every Friday for the following week. This must be completed together with the correct cash or cheque payment (cheques payable to: Brisley C.E.V.A. Primary School).All children in Reception, Y1 and Y2 qualify for free school meals.

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Please contact the office re: FSM for Yrs. 3 – 6. Your child should place their named envelope in the basket outside the secretary’s office every Monday morning before school starts.

If your child has a packed lunch, there are no forms to fill in. Children can select either packed lunches or school dinners on a daily basis however the form indicating the number of school dinners required for the week must be handed in on a Monday.

Packed lunches should be as nutritious as possible and should be kept in a named bag or box (no cans, glass bottles, nuts or sweets, please). Lunch boxes are stored away from classrooms and are not accessible until 12.00 noon. All children sit on mixed age tables and all wait to say Grace together before their meal.

Should you wish your child to go home for lunch, please make arrangements for this with the Headteacher.

Charging and Remission Policy (additional activities organised for pupils)

The law clearly states that educational activities undertaken during normal school hours are to be free of any compulsory charge to parents.

The school wishes to provide the best possible educational opportunities for all pupils within the funds provided by the local authority. However, in order to continue to maintain the quality and breadth of education, certain activities will require support from parents. The school’s concern is to keep financial contributions to a reasonable level, to achieve value for money and to ensure that, as far as possible, all pupils are able to take part irrespective of their circumstances.

The current policy agreed by the governors, and reviewed annually, is as follows:

Day visits during School time

The school will invite a voluntary contribution from parents. Many visits are supported by the Friends who contribute towards transport costs.

Residential visits during School timeParents will be charged the full cost of board and lodging and the school will invite a voluntary contribution to meet all other costs. If any parents have difficulty in meeting costs, please speak privately to the Headteacher. We do not wish any child to be disadvantaged.

Residential visits outside school timeParents will be charged the full cost of the following

1. Board and Lodging.2. Travel and subsidence.3. Materials.4. Cost of non-teaching staff.5. Entrance fees.6. Insurance costs.

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Year 5 and 6 tried the Leap of Faith during a residential trip to Kingswood Activity Centre on the North Norfolk Coast.

Classroom Materials

No charge will be made for materials or equipment, but parents may be invited to provide materials or ingredients on a voluntary basis for certain practical activities (technology, cooking etc). Where parents would like to receive the finished product, the school may charge for the cost of materials.

Visiting Speakers

The school may invite voluntary contributions from parents to meet the costs as a whole or in part in engaging speakers, musicians, entertainers, theatrical companies, etc.

School governors came and shared their work with Class 3.

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In Assembly we heard all about the mid-Norfolk foodbank, and then brought our donations as part of our Harvest Festival.

Learning how to bean energy-saving

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UniformOur children enjoy wearing uniform or uniform colours. School sweatshirts, fleeces, white polo shirts, book bags and PE bags can be purchased from the school office. PLEASE name all clothing.

FootwearThis needs to be sensible, safe and comfortable, preferably in black, brown or blue. Built up/ high heels are NOT acceptable as these are unsafe in the playground. In the summer sandals may be worn but not flipflops or crocs. Wellie boots are required for woodland activities all year round.

HatsChildren are advised to wear a cap/hat on sunny days during the summer term. Plain white or blue “cricket” style hats with brims or plain white or blue peaked caps are acceptable. In winter white, grey or blue hats, scarves and gloves are recommended.

Protective ClothingChildren in Classes 2 & 3 need an old shirt or apron for Art and Cookery lessons.

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Uniform for Boys

Trousers navy/grey/black no jeans, please

Shorts navy/grey/black not cycle or Bermuda

Shirt white/grey/blue

Polo shirt white/blue

Sweatshirt blue with school logo or plain blue sweater

Uniform for Girls

Skirt / trousers navy/grey/blackor pinafore dress (No leggings please)Shorts navy/grey/black no cycle or Bermuda

Blouse white/blue

Polo shirt white/blue

Summer dress blue/white check or stripes

Sweatshirt blue with school logo/ plain blue sweater/

cardigan

PE and SwimmingAll items must be clearly named and kept in a suitable bag. Long hair must be tied back and earrings removed.

If goggles need to be worn for swimming, a form must be completed. No plasters can be worn in the pool. Swim kit should be brought in a large named reusable supermarket bag

with handles.

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Swimming lessons take place at Dereham Swimming Pool

PE and Swim Wear

Jewellery

For safety reasons, jewellery is not worn in school. However, children with pierced ears must wear studs or flat earrings, which must be removed by the child or parent for PE lessons and swimming. Watches are not classified as jewellery. Long hair must be tied back during lessons.

Medicines/ First AidStaff will not administer medicines, with the exception of medication for long term conditions (e.g. inhalers for asthma).

If a child needs a prescribed medicine during the day please see the Headteacher to arrange this. A standard form needs to be filled in by the parent for any medicines to be given in school, and if it is over a period of time, the Headteacher will keep a record sheet.

Medicines should be handed in daily, in a named, single measured dose, only by the parent. Children should never carry any medicines. Where possible, a parent should come into school to administer any prescribed medicine. Over the counter medicines are not allowed in school.

AccidentsEvery care is taken to ensure your child’s safety in school. Most minor accidents are dealt with by teachers, teaching assistants and midday supervisors who all hold First Aid qualifications.

Parents will be notified of any accidents that are more serious or that involve a bumped head. If we are unsure of the condition of a child in school, parents will be contacted. All accidents are recorded. If the staff cannot reach parents or stated contact cover, we will act in loco parentis in the child’s best interest.

Asthma

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Indoor PE shorts preferably grey/blue, black or whiteT shirt- white/blueP E T-shirts in House colours are also available if required but are not compulsory.

Outdoor PE warm track suits

PE Footwear gymnastics & dance (in hall) will be done barefoota verucca sock should be worn if a child has a verucca.For other lessons trainers are requiredoutdoor PE - trainers for all children are a necessity

Swimming costume - not Bermuda style or trunkstowelcap if desiredbikinis are not allowedverucca sock if necessary

There is a set procedure for children with Asthma. They have access to inhalers at all times, but detailed paperwork needs to be completed by the parents prior to an inhaler being in school. Please contact the Headteacher for guidance.

Home/School Agreement

All parents are asked to sign our Home/School Agreement, a copy of which will be sent to you with the admission form. (There is also a copy at the back of this brochure for your information.)

Fire DrillsThese are held once a term. Fire drill notices are clearly displayed throughout the school. Please notice that smoking is not permitted within the school buildings or grounds.

TransportFree transport is provided by Norfolk County Council for children living in Whissonsett, Horningtoft and Stanfield. Those parents wishing to use this facility should contact Norfolk County Council Transport department direct at www.norfolk.gov.uk/schooltransport Tel 0844 8008003 (Customer Services).

Bicycles must be kept in good condition and ridden with care. Cycles may be left locked, at the owner’s risk, in the school cycle shed. School is not, at any time, responsible for the safety of bicycles whilst on the premises. Children are not permitted to ride on the school premises. We recommend children wear cycle helmets when cycling to and from school. Prior agreement with the School must be reached for any child to cycle to and from home alone.

At Brisley Primary School we promote car sharing and hold weeks when parents/children are encouraged to walk part/all of the way to school.

A collage made from drawings of what the children saw on their school journeys.

As a school we are concerned about everyone’s safety. We ask everyone to be considerate to our neighbours.

Please remember our top tips for perfect parking:

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Do park considerately i.e. leave space either side of a driveway and don’t park opposite a driveway. Otherwise residents can’t drive in or out safely.

Don’t park in front of driveways

Do park at the village hall carpark if possible so you can have exercise and fresh air to wake you up ready for school.

Don’t park on the bank opposite the school

Do keep to the speed limit of 30 mph. Don’t use the vehicle entrance. Use the pedestrian gate for walking into school.

Do park so oncoming vehicles can get past safely.

Don’t trust indicators. WATCH where cars are going.

Do remember that the school bus needs lots of room to manoeuvre and pass cars safely.

TOGETHER we can make Brisley a safer place!

ComplaintsIf you are unhappy about any aspects of your child’s education or experience at school, you should make an appointment to see the class teacher. We hope that this discussion will enable you to resolve the problem. However, if you are still unhappy, and wish to take the matter further, you should make an appointment to see the Headteacher. If the matter remains unresolved, you should inform the Headteacher that you wish to make a formal complaint. The Headteacher will give you a copy of the formal complaints procedure.

Health and Safety

The Governing Body believes that ensuring the health and safety of staff, pupils and visitors is essential to the success of the school.

We are committed to:

Preventing accidents and work related ill health.

Compliance with statutory requirements as a minimum.

Assessing and controlling risks from curriculum and non-curriculum work activities.

Providing a safe and healthy working and learning environment.

Ensuring safe working methods and providing safe working equipment.

Providing effective information, instruction and training.

Consulting with employees and their representatives on health and safety matters.

Monitoring and reviewing our systems and prevention measures to ensure they are effective

Setting targets and objectives to develop a culture of continuous improvement.

Ensuring adequate welfare facilities exist throughout the school.

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Ensuring adequate resources are made available for health and safety issues, so far as is reasonably practicable.

Everyone contributed to our Prayer Tree at Christmas time.

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E-mail: office@brisley.norfolk.sch.uk Website: www.brisley.norfolk.sch.uk

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