Prospectus 2016/2017 - Wentworth...

WENTWORTH C of E JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2016/2017

Prospectus 2016/2017 __________________________

Wentworth C of E J & I School

Head Teacher: Miss Sally Armstrong

Wentworth Church of England Junior & Infant School

Church Field Lane, Wentworth. Rotherham. S62 7TX

T:01226 350 246

E: [email protected]


CONTENTS Welcome

About Our School

Parent Partnerships

The Curriculum

Subject Statements

Early Years

Inclusion & Equality

Other Information

Essential Information for New Starters

WELCOME A VERY WARM WELCOME TO WENTWORTH C of E (C)JUNIOR AND INFANT SCHOOL

This prospectus has been put together by the children, staff and governors of the school. We very

much hope you gain an understanding of how our school is organised. We believe that Wentworth

School is a learning school, where all children feel safe and nurtured. Our school continues to develop

in many exciting ways, providing an enriched, Immersive learning experience for all of our children.

We are extremely proud to lead a team of teachers that are committed to achieving high standards

and providing the very best opportunities for the children in our care. All staff, supported by gover-

nors, work hard to deliver a rich and challenging curriculum; to prepare children for future education.

We pride ourselves on starting with the needs of the child first and endeavour to find out what makes

the children tick and how they want to learn.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school, and to a happy and successful partnership with all of

our new children and families.

Sally Armstrong Jane Collier

Head Teacher Chair of Governors


OUR ETHOS

In partnership with parents, Wentworth

C of E School serves its community by

working in partnership to provide an

education of the highest quality within the

context of Christian belief and practice.

As a school we celebrate the diversity of the

wider community and are committed to the

principles of inclusion and equality of

opportunity. Through our aims and values

we encourage our children to :

Be highly successful learners, confident

individuals and responsible citizens who

are aspirational

develop their spirituality through

encouraging curiosity, fostering a love

of life and nurturing a sense of awe and

wonder in the world around them

make informed choices for a safe,

healthy and active lifestyle

develop positive self-esteem,

confidence and emotional well-being

be respectful of religious and moral

values and tolerant of races and

religions

appreciate the uniqueness of others

and treat everyone with consideration

and respect

develop a partnership with parents,

which encourages their involvement

and keeps them fully informed about

school life and the part we play in the

wider community

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

OUR VISION ‘Awe And Wonder’

Our school vision for Wentworth C of E School reflects a very passionate commitment to learning

and recognition of the uniqueness of individual learners. It is driven by our desire to offer the best

possible education for all of our pupils.

OUR AIMS

Aims reflect our beliefs and values that

underpin and represent what we want to

achieve as a school community. Our aims are

translated into ‘golden threads of learning ‘

that translate into our 6Rs:

RESOURCEFULLNESS

REFLECTIVENESS

RESPONSIBILITY

RECIPROCITY

RESILIENCE

RESPECTFULNESS


"Since we cannot know what knowledge will be most needed in the future, it is senseless to try to teach it in advance. Instead, we

should try to turn out people who love learning so much and learn so well that they will be able to learn whatever needs to be

learned."

John Holt

At Wentworth C of E School we want to instil certain habits and attitudes to enable our pupils to be

more confident in their own learning ability. By becoming better learners pupils will concentrate

more, learn faster and better, think harder and find learning more enjoyable.

Today’s schools need to be educating not just for exam results but for lifelong learning. To help the

children build their learning power we will be teaching the children the 6Rs of learning based on

research developed by Guy Claxton:

Being resilient, resourceful, reflective, reciprocal, responsible and respectful. Through these 6Rs we

hope that our children will be able to have greater success and reach their full potential as learners.


Being RESILIENT is about not giving up, learners can...

get lost in learning – I can be on task and get completely absorbed in my learning

manage distractions – I can shut out distractions when I’m learning

persevere – I can stick with my learning, even when I find it hard

be creative – I can think in creative ways and use it to further my learning

Being RESOURCEFUL is about continuing to look for other ideas, learners can….

question – I can ask questions to help me with my learning

investigate – I can explore in different ways

make connections – I can make connections with what I already know

visualise – I can create a picture in my mind

Being REFLECTIVE is about thinking of what to do and how to improve, learners can….

plan – I can organise myself for my learning and get on independently

be curious – I can find interest in what I’m learning and want to know more

reason – I can give reasons for my thinking and work systematically

reflect and evaluate – I can reflect and then recognise the next steps for my learning

Being RECIPROCAL is about working alone or in a group, learners can….

be self reliant – I can recognise when to learn independently and collaboratively

be a team player – I can work well as part of a team

empathies – I can see things from the viewpoint of others

piggy back ideas – I can learn from those around me

Being RESPONSIBLE is about taking ownership, learners can….

take care of others – I can be kind and caring towards others

be accountable – I can take responsibility for my own learning and behaviour

make decisions – I can think of a way to solve a problem

be dependable – I can be trusted to make the right choices

Being RESPECTFUL is about taking ownership, learners can….

encourage positive relationships – I can listen and respond to others feelings

resolve peace – I can talk about what is right and wrong

learn – I can learn from my mistakes

tolerance – I can work with everyone around me

At our school we want to encourage everyone to have a growth mindset, believing that most things

can be achieved through hard work, listening to support, practice, and by not giving up when faced

with a challenge.

People with growth mindsets know that some people may be particularly talented at certain things

but recognise this as just a starting point; even these people need to work hard to improve their

talent.

‘Our ‘6Rs’ Explained

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ABOUT OUR SCHOOL The school is a listed building and has been

altered and modernised over time. It has five

classrooms, a small library and a fully

equipped Immersive learning hall.

We have hard surface playing areas, a

spacious playing field and woodland forest

areas to promote outdoor learning

experiences for our children.

CLASSES

We have five classes in school all named after

popular trees.

KS1 CLASSES

ELM — FS2 & Y1

BEECH —Y1 & Y2

KS2 CLASSES

ROWAN — Y3 & Y4

WILLOW— Y5

BIRCH—Y6

Each class is taught by a fully qualified

teacher and in most classes they are assisted

by a Teaching Assistant. We encourage

professional development and our staff are

highly qualified. All staff have planning,

preparation and assessment time every week.

Our children start their school adventure with us in

FS2 right the way through to Year 6. We are a

school that is over subscribed in most of our year

groups and our classes are mostly taught as mixed

phase classes.

OUR SCHOOL DAY

The length of our school day is 8:45am to 3:30pm.

Contact time is as follows:

Doors open to parents 8:45am

Registration 8:45am —9am

Guided Reading 9am—9:30am

Literacy 9:30am-10:30am

Collective Worship 10:30 – 10:45am

Break Time 10:45am-11am

Math 11am– Noon

Lunch Time Noon - 1pm

Theme 1pm - 3:10pm

Story Time 3:10pm —3:30pm

End of the day 3:30pm


JOINING OUR SCHOOL

ADMISSIONS ARRANGEMENTS

Parents who live in our defined catchment area

and who wish their child to attend Wentworth

School should visit to place their child’s name on

the school’ admission register. The catchment area

is defined as Wentworth, Hoober, Street, Harley

and Nether Haugh. Parents have the right to ex-

press a preference for any school, but following a

High Court judgement it is now essential that a pa-

rental preference form is completed whether you

wish your child to attend the catchment school or

elsewhere. Failure to complete the parental

preference form may mean your child will not gain

admission to your preferred school, where this has

been oversubscribed. Our current admission intake

is 16 pupils per year group.

APPEALS

Every effort is made to make a place available for

your child in our school. However, schools have a

limit on the number of children they can take. In

the case of Wentworth C of E School this is 16 in

each year group This figure is set by the Local

Authority (LA). There may come a point when

there are too many children of that year group for

them all to be given a place. If a place is not

available on application you have the right to

appeal to the LA where your concerns are heard by

an independent panel.

A Guide to Admission appeals can be found on our

school website.

STARTING SCHOOL FOR THE FIRST TIME

Starting school is a very important time for you,

your child and the school. We all need to work

together to make the transition smooth and

rewarding .

In the term prior to their entry, children are

invited into school for visits. This will help them

become familiar with the surroundings and

routines of school. During this period, please feel

free to discuss our partnership and any concerns

you might have.

Pupils will be admitted to Wentworth C of E

School in September. The Early Years Curriculum

is grounded in active learning. Through practical

activities, purposeful play and talk, pupils develop

an understanding of the world and the basic

concepts they will need for their later learning.

Parents can play a major role in fostering good

attitudes to learning, developing language skills

and promoting good behaviour.

Children develop quickly in the early years and a

child’s experiences between birth and age five

have a major impact on their future life chances.

A secure, safe and happy childhood is important

in its own right. Good parenting and high quality

early learning together provide the foundation

children need to make the most of their abilities

and talents as they grow up.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the

standards that all Early Years’ providers must

meet to ensure that children learn and develop

well and are kept healthy and safe. It promotes

teaching and learning to ensure children’s ‘school

readiness’ and gives children the broad range of

knowledge and skills that provide the right

foundation for good future progress through

school and life.

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PARENTS IN PARTNERSHIP

We welcome parents into Wentworth School believing we are partners in the

education of your children.

There are many opportunities for parents to become involved in the life of the school

and to gain a greater understanding of its work. Parents’ support and expertise can be

used in many ways and is greatly valued. Police checks and DBS checks are carried out

on all adults working in school including regular volunteers.

COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS

We communicate with parents and carers in various ways, for example through our weekly newsletters, questionnaires, workshops and Fabulous Finishes! Parents are regularly invited to Parents’ Evenings each term. Every year parents and others are invited to attend Sports Day as well as children’s performances.

Staff will always be happy to meet with parents and carers to share any concerns.

The school has a Home School Agreement to support the partnership between home and school, and foster shared dialogue.

The School’s website has a wealth of information including our weekly newsletters, class Blogs and copies of key policies.

FRIENDS OF WENTWORTH

The original FOW was founded in May 1995

and has been extremely successful in

organising events such as a sponsored Fun Run,

Auction, Kilometre of Coins and Festival of

Shopping.

The substantial financial help from this group

has enabled school to purchase resources,

develop the recent refurbishment of the new

school library, fund whole school visits to name

but a few.

The group has also provided enjoyable social

events for the school and community and is still

greatly appreciated by Governors, staff and

children.

BECOME A GOVERNOR

The Governing Body of the school is made up of people from a variety of backgrounds. The school

governors are a group of individuals, who are elected, nominated or co-opted and are representative

of parents and staff, the Church, the Local Authority and the local community. School Governors

work with the Head Teacher and the Deputy Head Teacher and are responsible for setting the

strategic direction of the school. Meetings are held at least once each term and committees meet in

addition to main governing body meetings.


OUR CURRICULUM

The School curriculum comprises all learning and other experiences that we plan for our pupils. The

central aims of our curriculum is to provide exciting opportunities for all pupils to learn and to

achieve; to promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and prepare all pupils

for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life. The curriculum of the school is

organised so that children are stimulated, Immersed, encouraged and challenged to develop their

individual potential and personality to the full.

It is constantly evolving to develop the skills needed for children to become successful learners, help

prepare them for life in modern Britain and empower them to achieve success in the future. Our aim,

to deliver a dynamic Immersive and Innovative curriculum that challenges, excites and inspires

children to become successful and confident learners and achieve their best, is the main driving force

behind how we design and deliver our curriculum.

The school’s curriculum promotes and sustains a thirst for knowledge and understanding, and a love

of learning. It covers a wide range of subjects and provides opportunities for academic, technical,

creative and sporting excellence. It has a very positive impact on all pupils’ behaviour and safety, and

contributes very well to pupils’ academic achievement, their physical well-being, and their spiritual,

moral, social and cultural development.

Our curriculum is planned in themes, with topics chosen to capture the interests and imaginations of

our children. Each theme is designed to engage children in their learning, and ends with a Fabulous

Finish to celebrate all that has been achieved. Skills-based learning is developed by linking subjects

such as history, geography, art, design technology and music to the topic being studied. This allows

children to make purposeful links in their learning.

WHOLE SCHOOL THEMED DAYS/WEEKS

Throughout the year, themed days/weeks are woven into

the curriculum to extend the breadth and balance of

opportunities we offer our pupils.

These include – World Book Day, World Maths Day and

Tribe Time afternoons.


OUTDOOR LEARNING

We are an Eco school and value the benefits of

outdoor learning. Children are stimulated by

the outdoors where they can undertake a

range of practical activities to support and

enhance learning across the curriculum. Our

Foundation Stage and Key Stage One pupils

benefit from Forest School activities and

tending growing beds to produce fruit and

vegetables to use.

Further up the school, opportunities are built

into the curriculum for children to continue

learning beyond the classroom including

undertaking fieldwork and enquiry based-work

in the local area.

EXTRA CURRICULAR CLUBS

As a school we offer pupils opportunities to

participate in extra-curricular activities after

school. At any time a wide range of clubs is on

offer – our programmes of clubs and activities

available is revised termly depending on the

time of year and other commitments children

may have.

PE & SPORT

We provide a range of quality instruction PE

lessons and we employ a Dance specialist.

Children in Years 3 & 4 benefit from swimming

lessons for a term at a local indoor pool.

EDUCATIONAL VISITS

School trips and visits are an integral part of

the education of children at our School. We

value the opportunities such visits offer our

pupils and the commitment of staff and adults

undertaking them. Trips include class visits

aimed at bringing learning alive and providing

first-hand experience; extra-curricular outings

such as activities with the school choir or

sporting events; and attending or taking part in

performances or competitions.

VISITORS INTO SCHOOL

Visitors have a valuable role to play and can

contribute to many aspects of the life and work

of the school. They deliver talks, workshops

and full day activities across a wide range of

subjects, giving pupils access to outside

experiences and expertise. Visitors provide a

link with the wider community – children have

the opportunity to work alongside artists,

musicians, authors,

and many others.


HOMEWORK

Homework can make an important

contribution to a child’s progress at school. As

well as reinforcing learning in the classroom,

homework helps children to develop the skills

and attitudes they will need for successful

independent lifelong learning.

Homework is set in-line with the school’s

policy, with tasks planned to appropriately

challenge all pupils. Weekly activities focus on

literacy and numeracy to reinforce and

consolidate skills taught.

Our Homework Policy is available on the school

website.

MUSIC, ART & DRAMA

We provide opportunities for children to take

part in a wide range of musical activities and

performances where they are encouraged to

sing, compose and work creatively with sound.

Through active listening, pupils’ awareness,

understanding and appreciation of a wide

variety of music are developed. A range of

opportunities are provided within and beyond

the curriculum for children to showcase their

musical skills and talents, for example every

two years our older pupils take part in Young

Voices where school choirs across the Yorkshire

region come together to perform at the Motor

Point Arena in Sheffield.

As a school we appreciate and understand the

importance of drama within our curriculum.

Research reveals that drama has a positive

impact on children’s physical, emotional, social

and cognitive development. Drama is

developed across the whole school in a variety

of ways including story-telling and through

writing.

COLLECTIVE WORSHIP

A rounded programme of daily assemblies help

to promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and

cultural development, and provide clear

guidance on what is right and what is wrong.

At the end of the school day on a Friday an

Assembly of Celebration is held. Where our

Learning Heroes are celebrated for using their

learning powers.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Religious Education is based on the LA local

syllabus. It is a Christian based syllabus but

children do learn about other faiths. We aim to

develop the children’s own spiritual awareness

to enable them to understand their

relationships with other people and the world

around them, but also as a way of showing the

children a practical Christian approach to life.

Parents have the right to withdraw their child

from RE lessons and collective worship and

should talk to the Head Teacher if this is their

intention.


FOREST SCHOOLS & TRIBE TIME

Forest Schools is a Scandinavian initiative

designed to encourage and inspire individuals

of any age through an innovative, long term,

educational approach to outdoor play and

learning in a woodland environment. As a

school we are very fortunate in having our own

playground and woodland area and a teacher

trained to deliver the Forest Schools

programme. Forest Schools is offered to our

children at our school. Sessions are designed

around the needs of the group to ensure that

they are learner-led. Sessions are designed

around a theme, themes are sometimes subtle

such as evolving or exploring the site or more

obvious such as butterflies, spies, fairies or

nature investigators. Many areas of the

National Curriculum are intrinsically covered, in

the Forest Schools experience without the

programmes needing to be curriculum led.

Teamwork skills are developed through games

and activities. Individual skills and self-esteem

are heightened throughout activities such as

hide and seek, shelter building, tool skills or

environmental art, the list is endless. Each

activity develops intra and inter-personal skills

as well as practical and intellectual skills. All of

which are linked to our 6R’s in school.

OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER

Volunteering is an activity that everyone can

get involved in and benefit from. At our school

we promote and encourage pupils’ active

citizenship and positive contribution to the

school and wider community. We offer lots of

opportunities for pupils to take on new

responsibilities and be involved in successfully

supporting the life and work of the school.

These include elected representatives on our

Children’s Council, Eco Committee, Digital

Leaders, PE & Intra Sport Captains and School

Transport & Road Safety Team (STARS). Older

pupils can also apply and be interviewed for

positions such as Playground Leaders and

Librarians, and within classes children can

volunteer to take on various responsibilities

ranging from lunch duties, to collecting and

distributing registers, to helping with the

organisation of equipment in assemblies.

Pupils tell us that they enjoy the opportunity to

volunteer to help make their school an even

better place to be, and rising to the challenge

that additional responsibility brings.


SUBJECT STATEMENTS

MATHS

Mathematics is essential to everyday life. Through teaching and

learning in this area we aim to ensure that all pupils become confident

and fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including thorough,

varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over

time.

Our teaching programme is based on the Primary National Curriculum 2014 and sets out what

children learn on a year-by-year basis in the areas of:

Number – place value; addition & subtraction; multiplication & division; fractions,

decimals and percentages

Measurement

Geometry – properties of shape; position & direction

Statistics

LITERACY

Literacy is a vital way of communicating in school, in public life and internationally. Literature in

Literacy is rich and influential, reflecting the experience of people from many countries and times. In

studying English, pupils develop skills in speaking and listening, reading and writing. It enables them

to express themselves creatively and imaginatively and to communicate with others effectively.

Talking is fundamental to a pupil’s learning. Pupils are encouraged and helped to talk clearly and

confidently and with expression in order to communicate ideas and feelings. Similarly, and just as

importantly, is the need to listen to others and respond appropriately. All children are provided with

opportunities in all areas of the curriculum to develop skills in speaking and listening.

At our School our aim is not only to teach children the skills to read with confidence, fluency and

understanding but also to foster a genuine desire to read for pleasure and purpose. We want our

pupils to become enthusiastic and critical readers of stories, poetry and drama as well as non-fiction

and media texts. All children are encouraged to take books home each evening to practise and

reinforce the skills taught in school. Guidance is provided on how parents can best support their

children’s learning in this area.

Pupils are helped to develop the ability to express their thoughts and ideas and communication skills

through the written word. We believe it is important that children see their writing as having purpose

and that they regard themselves as authors of their work. Opportunities are provided for children to

develop the necessary writing skills required for different purposes and audiences. The link between

reading and writing is strongly emphasised.


SCIENCE

Science stimulates and excites pupils’ curiosity about events and things in the world around them. It

also satisfies this curiosity with knowledge. Because science links direct practical experience with

ideas, it can engage learners at many levels. Scientific method is about developing and evaluating

explanations through experimental evidence and modelling.

Teaching and learning in science reflects our belief that children have a natural sense of awe and

wonder in the world around them. We aim to provide the children with a science knowledge base,

and encourage them to ask questions, make predictions and then to test these in order to discover

more about the world around them. We hope also to foster responsible attitudes towards the

environment and all living things.

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Design & Technology helps to prepare pupils to participate in tomorrow’s rapidly changing technologies. Children are helped to develop the skills that enable them to think creatively and imaginatively to design, make and evaluate products that solve real and relevant problems within a variety of contexts.

MUSIC

Music is essentially a practical subject. Children are encouraged to sing, compose and work creatively with sound. Through active listening, pupils’ awareness, understanding and appreciation of a wide variety of music are developed.

The school provides opportunities for children to take part in a wide range of musical activities and performances.

ART, CRAFT & DESIGN

Art, Craft & Design is a natural form of expression and can be a source of great pleasure. We encourage children to develop their creative and imaginative talents through learning skills and techniques and using a variety of materials and tools. Pupils have opportunities to work with professional artists and crafts people. They learn to appreciate works of art and use artistic language to describe paintings, sculptures and other artefacts.

LANGUAGES

Learning a language enriches the curriculum. It provides excitement, enjoyment and challenge for children and teachers, helping to create enthusiastic learners.

French is taught to all pupils. The emphasis is on active learning to engage motivation and develop oracy through the use of games, songs and activities.


COMPUTING

Computing prepares pupils to participate in a digital world in which work and other activities are

increasingly transformed by access to varied and developing technology. Pupils use ICT tools to find,

explore, analyse, exchange and present information responsibly, creatively and with discrimination.

They learn how to employ computing to enable rapid access to ideas, information and experiences

from a range of sources, people, communities and cultures. Increased capability in the use of

computing promotes initiative and independent learning, with pupils being able to make informed

judgements about when and where to use computing to best effect, and to consider its implications

for home and work both now and in the future. At Wentworth C of E School we acknowledge that

computing and e-learning makes a massive contribution to all aspects of school life, for pupils, staff,

governors, parents and the wider community, in this ever changing technological world.

We believe that all children should be given opportunities to engage in a broad computing

curriculum that ensures they are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of

information and communication technology. We are well equipped with IT infrastructure including

an Immersive Learning Hall, IPads and interactive whiteboards in all classrooms.

WHAT THE CHILDREN SAY…

I have had the best day ever… Learning outside is just the

best!


PERSONAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH EDUCATION

(PSHE) & CITIZENSHIP

Personal, Social, Health Education and

Citizenship is an important area of the

curriculum that helps children grow and

develop as individuals and as members of

families and communities. Through PSHCE

pupils will have the knowledge, understanding,

skills and attitudes they need to lead confident,

healthy, independent lives and to become

informed, active and responsible citizens.

Pupils are encouraged to take part in a wide

range of activities and experiences across and

beyond the curriculum, contributing fully to the

life of their school and communities. They

reflect on their experiences and understand

how they are developing personally and

socially, tackling many of the spiritual, moral,

social and cultural issues that are part of

growing up. They learn to understand and

respect our common humanity, diversity and

differences so that they can go on to form the

effective, fulfilling relationships that are an

essential part of life and learning.

The personal and social development of pupils

is a central aim of our curriculum. Through a

carefully planned programme, supported by all

who work in or with the school, we want

children to leave our School able to:

• Think critically

• Express opinions confidently

• Be self-reliant

• Be self-motivated

• Be self-disciplined

• Take responsibility

• Make choices within a moral context

• Have clear values and attitudes

• Be able to co-operate with others

• Make and sustain good relationships

• Have a healthy lifestyle

We are committed to the health, safety and

emotional well-being of all our pupils and staff

and are proud to be recognised as a ‘Healthy

School’ having met national standards. The

National Healthy Schools Programme supports

the link between health, behaviour and

achievement and is about creating healthy and

happy children who do better in learning and

life.

We have a Children’s School Council

recognising the importance of pupils having a

voice in decisions that affect them. The Council

is made up of elected members from each

class. It represents the pupils and puts forward

new ideas, suggestions and ways of solving

issues.


RELATIONSHIPS & SEX EDUCATION

Effective Relationships & Sex Education (R &SE)

is crucial to developing and maintaining

emotional and physical health. At our School

R&SE is provided through the Personal, Social

and Health Education & Citizenship Framework.

The curriculum for R&SE is planned to ensure

pupils receive their sex education in the wider

context of relationships, and are prepared for

the opportunities, responsibilities and

experience of adult life.

Our R &SE programme is designed to meet DFE

and Diocesan Board of Education guidance and

is set both within a Christian ethos and the

context of the National Healthy School

Programme (NHSP) to ensure effective

provision.

For Year 5 and Year 6 Sex Education is provided

by class teachers with the support of health

professionals in a way that encourages pupils

to consider morals and the value of family life.

As a school we have a legal duty to ensure that

children are protected from teaching and

materials which are inappropriate, having

regard to the age, religion and cultural

background of our pupils.

Parents are informed in writing prior to the

teaching of Sex Education and will be given the

opportunity to see teaching materials to be

used, and receive explanations of the way in

which it is proposed to use them in the

classroom. Teachers are trained and

appropriately supported, to be able to teach

R & SE with confidence.

Parents have the right to withdraw their

children from all or part of any Sex Education

provided, but not from teaching of the

biological aspects of human growth and

reproduction necessary under National

Curriculum Science. If a parent wishes to

withdraw their child they should put their

request in writing to the Head Teacher - a

reason for this decision is not necessary.


EARLY YEARS CURRICULUM

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, sets out the standards for development,

learning and care of children from birth to five. It is important that all children are given the

opportunity to experience the best possible start to their education.

We need to ensure that our children enter school having established solid foundations on which they

can build. In our Reception Year, learning experiences need to be of the highest quality and they are

planned, considering children’s needs and achievements and the range of learning experiences that

will help them make progress. Well-planned play is a key way in which children learn with enjoyment

and challenge, both within the indoor and outdoor learning environments. The Foundation Stage

prepares children for learning in Key Stage 1 and is consistent with the National Curriculum.

The curriculum for the Foundation Stage is designed to ignite children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for

learning, and to build their capacity to learn, form relationships and thrive.

The curriculum is planned in seven areas of learning

and development; all areas are important and inter-

connected.


There are three prime areas which are:

Communication and Language Development involves giving children opportunities to experience

a rich language environment; to develop their confidence and skills in expressing themselves; and

to speak and listen in a range of situations.

Physical Development involves providing opportunities for young children to be active and

Interactive; and to develop their co-ordination, control, and movement. Children must also be

helped to understand the importance of physical activity, and to make healthy choices in relation

to food.

Personal, Social and Emotional Development involves helping children to develop a positive

sense of themselves, and others; to form positive relationships and develop respect for others; to

develop social skills and learn how to manage their feelings; to understand appropriate

behaviour in groups; and to have confidence in their own abilities.

There are four specific areas through which the three prime areas are strengthened and applied.

These specific areas are:

Literacy Development involves encouraging children to link sounds and letters and to begin to

read and write. Children must be given access to a wide range of reading materials (books,

poems, and other written materials) to ignite their interest.

Mathematics involves providing children with opportunities to develop and improve their skills

in counting, understanding and using numbers, calculating simple addition and subtraction

problems; and to describe shapes, spaces, and measures.

Understanding the World involves guiding children to make sense of their physical world and

their community through opportunities to explore, observe and find out about people, places,

technology and the environment.

Expressive Arts and Design involves enabling children to explore and play with a wide range of

media and materials, as well as providing opportunities and encouragement for sharing their

thoughts, ideas and feelings through a variety of activities in art, music, movement, dance,

role-play, and design and technology.


INCLUSION AND EQUALITY

EQUALITY

At our School we are committed to ensuring

equality of education and opportunity for all

pupils, staff, parents receiving services from

the school, irrespective of race, gender,

disability, faith or religion or socio-economic

background. We aim to develop a culture of

inclusion and diversity in which all those

connected to the school feel proud of their

identity and able to participate fully in school

life.

The school recognises it has to make special

efforts to ensure that all groups prosper

including:

Boys and girls, men and women

• All minority ethnic groups including

travellers, refugees and asylum seekers

• Pupils or families with different religions or

beliefs

• Pupils and others with special educational

needs

Children who are looked after

• Children or staff who are gay or lesbian

Pupils or staff undergoing gender

reassignment .

The achievement of pupils is monitored by

race, gender and disability and we use this data

to support pupils, raise standards and ensure

inclusive teaching. We tackle discrimination by

the positive promotion of equality, challenging

bullying and stereotypes and creating an

environment which champions respect for all.

As a school we believe that diversity is a

strength, which should be respected and

celebrated by all those who learn, teach and

visit us.

As a school we try to ensure that disabled

pupils can play as full a part as possible in

school life.

WHAT STAFF HAD TO SAY...

All of my pupils have curious minds. They thrive on new exciting experiences that enhance their education and future.


SAFEGUARDING

Wentworth C of E School is committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of

children and expects all staff and volunteers to

share in this commitment. Staff work hard to

maintain an environment where children feel

safe and secure. The curriculum is designed to

ensure opportunities for children to develop

the skills they need to recognise and stay

safe from abuse. Children know that they can

approach any of the adults in school if they are

worried and that they will receive a consistent

supportive response.

In recognising our responsibilities for

Safeguarding and Child Protection, as a school

we:

Have clear staff recruitment and selection

procedures, ensuring that all staff (including

volunteers) who have unsupervised access to

children, have been appropriately checked for

their suitability through the DBS procedure.

Aim to raise awareness of child protection

issues and equip children with the skills needed

to keep them safe.

Develop and implement procedures for

identifying and reporting cases, or suspected

cases of abuse.

Establish a safe and nurturing environment free

from discrimination or bullying where children

can learn and develop happily.

If you would like to know more about our

policy or procedures for Safeguarding, please

speak to Sally Armstrong, Head Teacher who is

our designated leader for Child Protection.

Our Policy for Inclusion and Special Educational

Needs and Disability can be accessed via the

school’s website.

BEHAVIOUR

At Wentworth C of E School we believe that

children learn best in a well-organised, calm

and secure environment where purposeful and

self-disciplined behaviour is expected. We want

every child in

our school to

feel confident,

happy and safe.

As a caring

church school

we have the

highest of

expectations in

terms of learning, behaviour and attitudes,

and encourage our children to develop similar

beliefs in their own potential, together with

pride in their achievement.

Our core sunshine values, and codes for

learning are shared consistently and promoted

in each classroom and in and around school.

Whole-school systems emphasising praise,

recognition and reward exist to promote and

celebrate sustained effort and hard work, and

contributions towards the school community.

All forms of bullying and harassment are

considered to be unacceptable and are not

tolerated within the school environment. All

incidents will be taken very seriously and

followed up in accordance with our

Anti-bullying Policy which is available via the

school’s website.


OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

HEALTHY EATING

We are an accredited National Healthy School

and are committed to promoting and

monitoring healthy food at break and lunch

times.

Different teaching styles and learning

opportunities are offered to pupils to develop

their awareness and understanding of healthier

eating and basic food safety practices,

including opportunities to cook.

SNACK TIME

You may like your child to have a mid-morning

snack. We welcome fruit and vegetables, and

would ask you not to send your child with

chocolate, crisps, nuts or sweets of any kind.

Children in the Foundation Stage and KS1 are

provided with fruit every day as part of the

National Fruit Scheme.

WATER

Research shows that our brains need water to

stay active and alert. All children are

encouraged to bring water into school daily, in

a spill-proof plastic bottle that they can take

home at night to rinse and refill. Children,

parents and staff speak highly of the benefits.

SCHOOL MEALS

All pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are

offered a free school meal – as we have no

on-site kitchen, hot meals are prepared at a

local school and delivered to us daily. Schools

are legally required to provide meals that

comply with the School Food Standards. These

standards are intended to ensure that children

get the nutrition they need across the whole

school day and govern all food and drink on

offer within the school. We work with our

meals provider, in liaison with parents to cater

for any pupils with special dietary needs.

Menus are supplied to parents in advance so

that meals can be pre-ordered; parents can

choose not to take a school lunch for their

child, in which case children should bring a

healthy packed lunch into school.

If you think your child is eligible for free school

meals, please contact the LA.

One significant change in the new School Food

Standards is that from January 2015, lower fat

milk or lactose reduced milk must be available

for drinking at least once a day during school

hours. Milk will be

offered free of

charge to pupils

entitled to free

school meals, and

to all pupils where it

forms part of the

free school lunch to

infants. Parents of

KS2 pupils will be given details of how to order

and pay for school meals and milk.


TRANSPORT

There is free travel by bus for children who

attend Wentworth school. Registers are kept of

children using this transport so parents are

asked for written notification for changes to

the normal arrangement. Parents are fully

responsible for their children should they wish

them to travel to school on the bus service

provided. Parents are responsible for ensuring

that their children follow the safety rules.

LOST PROPERTY

Naming all items reduces the risk! Any items of

lost property are put in a central ‘Lost Property

Bin Bag’ in in the school office - if your child has

lost something then please check there. We do

keep lost property for a reasonable period of

time; but it is often difficult to identify items

that are not named.

ABSENCE

If your child is unable to attend school for any

reason please telephone the school office to let

us know. If your child has sickness or diarrhoea

we ask that he/she does not return to school

for 48 hours as this type of illness can be very

infectious. To encourage high levels of

attendance, we currently showcase our 100%

attenders on our school website. We also

encourage parents to make Doctor/Dental

appointments outside the school day or in

holiday times.

PUNCTUALITY

The school day begins promptly at 8.45am and

we ask that children arrive on time to ensure a

positive start to their learning. Please ensure

your child is not late for school. Children who

arrive late are asked to report to the school

office on arrival. Children are encouraged to

enter the school independently.

HOLIDAYS DURING TERM TIME

In September 2013 new DFE regulations came

into force regarding leave of absence for

children from school. The current law does not

give any entitlement to parents to take their

child on holiday during term time. Any

application for leave must be in exceptional

circumstances and the Head Teacher must be

satisfied that the circumstances warrant the

granting of leave.

TIMES OF THE SCHOOL DAY

Children should not arrive unaccompanied

before 8.45 am when the school doors are

unlocked. All children should be in their

classroom by 8.45 am at the latest for a prompt

start to the school day.

The school gates are locked approximately

9.00 am by our caretaker and reopened at 3.00

pm. FS2 children should be collected from the

FS2 entrance at 3.25 pm in the afternoon. This

allows time for parents to collect siblings from

the main playground area at 3:30pm

MEDICAL & OTHER ISSUES

When children start school parents are asked

to complete a form outlining any medical

history including any allergies suffered, that we

should be aware of. It is important that this

record including contact details is kept

up-to-date.

FIRST AID

Basic first aid is given at school when necessary

by qualified First Aiders. If an accident needs

hospital attention we will make every effort to

contact parents. We ask parents to ensure all

contact details are kept up-to-date so that we

can contact you in an emergency. All injuries

are recorded.


OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION continued

MEDICINES

The school has responsibility for the safety and

welfare of pupils and regularly reviews

arrangements to ensure that the medical needs

of the pupils are met at school.

There may be times when children attending

school need to take medication. Any such

medicines needed by a child during the school

day should be brought to school in the smallest

practicable amount by the parent, not the pupil

and be delivered personally to the class TA.

These medicines must be in the original bottle/

packaging in which prescribed, clearly labelled

with the:

• Pupil’s name

• Contents

• Dosage

• Date

Parents will be asked to complete a written

request for the school to administer

medication. Medicines in school are kept in a

locked cupboard or in a refrigerator, away from

the pupils. A record is kept of all medicines

administered and only prescription medicines

can be administered.

Asthma inhalers are prescribed medication and

parents are asked to complete a Parent

Request Form on their child’s entry into school.

As children may need immediate access to

their inhaler (Blue Relievers) they are kept in

the child's classroom and readily accessible.

Inhalers should be taken to sporting events and

used prior to or during exercise if an episode of

asthma occurs.

SUN PROTECTION

During warm summer months all children

should have a named sun hat in school which

they will be encouraged to wear when playing

outside.

School staff are not permitted to apply sun

cream to children, but we would ask that you

apply a long lasting sunscreen before school in

sunny weather. Children may reapply their own

sun cream which must be provided in a clearly

named container.

SAFEGUARDING

We have a Safeguarding Policy which explains

how the school works to ensure that children

are thriving and safe. We take safeguarding

and the protection of children very seriously. If

we have any concerns about a child’s welfare it

is the Head Teacher’s responsibility to contact

Social Services. If you have any concerns about

the well-being of a child please inform us in

confidence immediately.

SMOKING

We operate a no-smoking policy - smoking is

not permitted anywhere within the school or

grounds.

DOGS

Dogs of all sizes are not permitted onto school

grounds at any time.

MONEY

Please ensure that all payments are made on

our online payment system.

We are moving towards a cashless school.


COMPLAINTS

Any complaints about school matters should

first be discussed with class teachers. If the

complaint is not resolved, please arrange to

see either the Deputy Head Teacher or Head

Teacher.

Any formal complaints may be made firstly to

the Governing Body. The complaints policy can

be located on our school website.

FAMILY SUPPORT & SEND

Please contact our SENDCO, Catrin Steele via

the school office if you would like some advice

on any aspect of child care or SEN.

PERIPETETIC MUSIC LESSONS

Peripatetic Music Teachers visit the school and

offer a range of musical tuition such as guitar

violin and flute. Parents must understand that

these lessons are taught during the school day

and should therefore be aware that curriculum

lessons will be missed in order to attend. In line

with the school's Charging Policy, there is a 'not

for profit' charge for these lessons.

EQUIPMENT

Children should not bring any stationery or

pencil cases in to school from home. We

provide everything that your child will need.

Children will also need a water bottle which

should be named.

Some children like to use our Wentworth Book

Bag. This can be purchased from the school

office.

HEADLICE

We ask that parents make regular checks for

head lice and treat accordingly. Children with

long hair must tie it back as this reduces the

chances of spreading the unwanted visitors. If

we find that a child has head lice in school, we

will inform all parents so that it can be treated

immediately and so that the risk of spreading is

reduced.

CHARGING POLICY

Some school activities will only be possible if

parents make a voluntary contribution and,

where this is the case, parents and carers will

be informed at the outset. If there are not

enough contributions received, an activity may

have to be cancelled. The school's Charging

Policy is published on our website. In certain

circumstances, it may be possible to pay by

instalments. Please contact the School Office

for more details.

SEVERE WEATHER

It has been the case that on occasion the

school has had to be closed due to severe

weather. If this decision does need to made, it

will be displayed on the school website, and

also a text message will be sent to parents.

Your cooperation and understanding in matters

of this kind are very much appreciated.

JEWELLERY

In line with the Health & Safety Policy, the only

items of jewellery that may be worn in school

are:

A watch

Small, plain stud earrings which must be

removed for PE.



HEALTH SCREENING

Children in Year 1 and all new children in Year 2

and above will be given a routine hearing test,

vision test and growth screening (height and

weight) measured by a school nurse. If you do

not wish your child to be screened you should

inform the school nurse in writing.

HOMEWORK DIARIES

Homework diaries are provided at the

beginning of each school year. However should

your child lose his/hers replacement

homework dairies are available at a cost of

£3.50 each.

LATENESS

Please make sure your child arrives at school

on time. Children who arrive after 9.10am will

be given a late mark and may be recorded as

an unauthorised absence. It is important that

children develop the habit of punctuality as this

affects their attitude towards school. It can

cause difficulties if a child misses the

introduction to a lesson, and it disrupts the rest

of the class when children come in late. If your

child is late a member of the school office will

escort them to the classroom.

TOYS IN SCHOOL

Children are not permitted to bring toys from

home – this inevitably causes disappointment

and disruption when they are lost, broken or

stolen. Children may bring things in to show

the teacher and their class, but not toys to play

with at playtime. (This includes collectable

cards/stickers).

ATTENDANCE

Good attendance is a significant factor in the

progress a child makes at school. Research

supports our own experience that, if a child’s

attendance falls below 95% this is likely to have

a negative impact on the child’s attainment.

Good attendance requires the active support

and co-operation of parents with the school. It

is the result of the working in partnership

between the school and home.

School attendance registers are kept as

required by law. The register is completed at

the beginning of each morning and afternoon

session and must show whether each pupil is

present or absent at the time of registration.

If you wish your child to be excused from

school you should request permission from the

Head Teacher, giving a reason for the request.

The Head Teacher will reply, telling you

whether or not the absence will be authorised.

All absences are coded, according to the reason

given for them. Any unexplained absence is

recorded as a parentally-condoned truancy. It

is therefore important that you inform the

school as soon as possible of the reason for

your child’s absence. If we have not been

previously notified, nor received a telephone

message from you, the school will contact you.

This is part of our monitoring process, in the

interests of the health and safety of the

children.


THE SCHOOL LIBRARY

Each classroom has a reading area where a

selection of fiction and non-fiction books are

displayed. We also have a wonderful library

containing a wide selection of appropriate

books. Children are encouraged to borrow

books once a week from the school library that

they can take home. The school may charge for

books that are lost or damaged.

PARENTS EVENING

We hold a formal Parents' Evening twice a year,

in Autumn and Spring terms. These are

opportunities for you to discuss your child's

progress with the Class Teacher. In Year 6 and

Year 2 you will also receive a termly report card

informing you of your child's progress. At the

end of each academic year a written report will

be created and a chance to speak with the class

teacher, should there be any concerns with

your child's end of year report.

COMMUNICATION

Please ask your child regularly if there are any

letters from school. There may well be one

forgotten in a pocket, bag or even in a drawer

in school! There is a file in the school office

which contains a copy of all letters which have

been sent out to parents in case one is lost. A

Newsletter is created every week to provide up

to date information for parents.

FIRE SERVICE

Fire fighters visit school regularly to check

safety levels, and to talk to our children in

various age groups about fire safety in the

home.

POLICE SERVICE

The Community Police Officer visits regularly

and talks to the children about aspects of their

personal safety. They also talk to the children

about online safety and being safe and aware

in the community.

SCHOOL SECURITY

The school has a security system which means

throughout the day access to school is only

gained by use of the main door which can only

be opened electronically by the office staff. All

visitors must sign in at the office.

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OUR SCHOOL UNIFORM

What a child wears to school reflects his/her learning. It also portrays the school’s ethos and shared

positive values. We have a smart but simple uniform that we encourage all pupils to wear.

The school expects all pupils to follow the code of dress at all times of the year which consists of:

WINTER

White polo shirt (can be embroidered with the school logo)

Green sweatshirt (can be embroidered with the school logo)

Green Fleece

Reversible waterproof coat

Grey skirt, trousers or pinafore dress

Dark shoes

SUMMER

Green and white dress

White polo shirt (can be embroidered with the school logo)

Plain coloured shorts

Suitable summer footwear

Book and PE bags with the school badge are also available

ALL ORDERS CAN BE MADE BY OUR SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER: MRS LILLEY



OUR SCHOOL PE KIT

It is important for pupils to wear correct clothing for physical activities. We also compete in PE

competitions at other schools so it is important to set the right example.

The school expects all pupils to wear the correct PE kit which consists of :

INDOOR USE

Green or white polo shirt with school logo

Plain Black shorts (No named shorts)

Black Plimsolls or suitable training shoes

OUTDOOR USE (Winter)

Green or white polo shirt with school logo

Black jogging bottoms

Black sweatshirt

ALL PE LESSONS

Hair band/bobble to secure long hair

Suitable bag (not too large) to hold these items

PE kits can stay in school all week so all pupils can take part in physical activities.


ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 2016—2017

WHAT OFSTED HAD TO SAY...

Pupils’ behaviour in lessons and around the school is typically exemplary and is underpinned by excellent relationships.

CONTACTS

School Address Church Field Lane

Wentworth

Rotherham

S62 7TX

Telephone 01226 350 246

Website wentworthchurchofenglandschool

Head Teacher Sally Armstrong

Chair of Governors Jane Collier

Vice Chair David Hunton

OTHER INFORMATION

Type of School Junior & Infant

Church School

Number on Role 121

School PAN 16 per year group

LA Rotherham

SCHOOL GOVERNORS

Chair Jane Collier

Vice Chair David Hunton

Local Authority June Bradley

Staff Sally Armstrong

Staff Andrea Barker

Parent Melanie Booth

Community Steve Clapham


Everyone who works at Wentworth C of E Junior & Infant Primary School has an important part to

play and is a valued member of staff. The emphasis at the school is on team work.

LEADERSHIP

Head Teacher Sally Armstrong

Deputy Head Teacher Andrea Barker

SENDCo/EYFS Lead Catrin Steele

TEACHING STAFF

Elm Class Catrin Steele

Beech Class Leigh Allen & Andrea Barker

Rowan Class Peter Cotton

Willow Class Hazel Armitage

Birch Class Amy Rippon

SCHOOL DIRECT

Elm & Willow class James Hollin

TEACHING ASSISTANTS Jade Ralph

Sarah Russon (Learning Mentor)

Rebecca Gummersom (Lead TA)

Sarah Walker

ADMINISTRATION

School Admin Michelle Butterworth

Laura Ingram

PREMISE STAFF

Site Manager David Smallman

Cleaner Joanne Thomas

Cleaner Tracey Kenworth

STAFFING


ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR NEW

PARENTS

GETTING READY FOR SCHOOL

Before the first day of school, your child will

need a school uniform and a book bag all

clearly labelled with their name. There are also

a number of things your child should be

capable of doing by themselves. This section

below describes what you can start to get

ready for school.

LABEL, LABELS EVERYWHERE!

We strongly urge you to put labels on

absolutely everything, including clothing,

shoes, PE kit, lunchboxes, snacks, water

bottles, wellington boots and any other

personal belongings. Items are easily lost in the

bustle at school and labels are the best way to

ensure they get back to the owner. Make sure

you order your personalised labels or invest in

a good waterproof marker pen in good time!

PREPARING SNACKS AND LUNCH

Many children look forward to the

mid-morning snack and fresh fruit is provided

each day by the school free of charge. Please

provide plain water in water bottles, clearly

labelled and placed in the tray provided when

you arrive at school.

Each day, you have a choice to either send a

packed lunch or your child is entitled to a

cooked meal, free of charge with effect from

September 2014. You will receive a school meal

plan at the start of term so you can see what is

offered each day. If you pack a lunch, please do

not include sweets, chocolate bars, other

confectioneries or fizzy drinks. Also, please

avoid any nut products due to allergies.

THE START OF THE DAY

The main school doors open at 8.45am for a

prompt 9.00am start to our school day.

This will be the same time for your child, we

just ask for you to use the EYFS entrance.

Parents are responsible for their children and

should not leave their child unattended before

or after school. Once inside the doors, the

children are encouraged to hang their own

coats and PE kit bags on their named peg in the

cloakroom. If they have a lunchbox, it should

be placed on the designated trolley near their

classroom.

Once in the classroom, children place their

water-bottle in the appropriate tray and their

book bag in the drawer near the classroom

entrance. Please ensure that any items brought

from home such as lunch boxes, drinks bottles

etc. are clearly labelled on the outside; it

makes everyone’s life so much easier!


PARTNERSHIPS WITH PARENTS

Whilst your child is in Elm class, good commu-

nication between home and school is crucial.

This enables us to work together to ensure that

your child feels secure and happy in the unit.

We recognise that parents are the first

educators of children and as such you have

specialist knowledge of your child.

Staff will usually be available at the beginning

and end of each day to talk to parents briefly. If

you would like to have a little more time to talk

please arrange a mutually convenient time with

the staff.

A regular parent/teacher meeting each term

allows us to review your child’s progress and

achievements, but we are always happy to

discuss your child’s needs and progress at any

time. There is a parent noticeboard in class and

information on your child’s topic is sent home

every half term. In school staff make

observations on your child during child initiated

play and adult directed tasks. Parents are asked

to make observations of your child at home so

that staff can build up a full picture of your

child’s interests and abilities. Staff will discuss

this with parents during the meeting.

INDEPENDENCE

We encourage our children in school to be as

independent as possible. This applies to all of

their daily activities as well as changing for PE

settling into the school day and getting ready to

go home. We ask that you encourage your child

to be as independent as they can be when they

come into school.

TOYS

Please do not allow your child to bring

toys into school as these can get lost or

damaged. Although we realise that children

sometimes may need soft toys for comfort,

personal belongings are best left with parents.

COATS

As part of the Foundation Stage curriculum the

children have access to the outdoor

environment every day. We need your child to

have APPROPRIATE CLOTHING e.g. a coat, a sun

hat.

PARKING & SECURITY

Please use the car park at the back of school

and enter via the playground. Take care as you

approach school via Church Field Lane as the

school bus reverses outside the front of the

school. It is a one way system.

Due to security locks on both front and back

doors please enter and leave via the back door

You are very welcome to bring your child into

school in the morning. Please wait in the

playground at home time.

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions at any time during

the year, please do not hesitate to contact a

member of the Foundation Stage staff; we are

only too happy to help!


ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR NEW

PARENTS

ADMISSIONS

Our standard admission number is 16 for Foundation Stage 2 to Year 6. Children commence

full-time education in Foundation Stage 2 classes at the beginning of the school year in which they

are five. Places in Foundation Stage 2 classes are offered to children up to the allocation limit

according to the local authority admission criteria administered by the allocations section.

If you would like your child to come to Wentworth then you should contact the school for a visit. A

copy of the admission policy detailing admissions into all schools administered by Rotherham

Council is available from the school office, from Rotherham Council or by using the link on our

school website.

HOME-SCHOOL AGREEMENT

We believe that children benefit enormously from a clear knowledge that school and parents are

working together in partnership on their behalf to support, encourage and recognise their

endeavours. We hope that this partnership will encourage a shared commitment to the success of

your child, an ethos of understanding and openness in home-school relationships and help you to

have a positive role in supporting the work of the school in educating your child.

For the partnership to be fruitful we acknowledge that there needs to be:

effective flow of information between us

dialogue and the interchange of ideas and opinions

joint co-operation in planning the range of experiences which home and school should

together provide for your child

a shared understanding of assessment and recognition of the achievements of your child so

that you can help in determining the way forward for your child’s education

when your child joins the school we hope you will be prepared to sign our Home School

Partnership Agreement to signify your support to the principles outlined above. It has been

agreed after consultation involving parents, pupils, staff and governors.

CONTACT NUMBERS IN THE CASE OF ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCIES

You are asked to complete a data form giving details of telephone numbers and addresses where

we can contact you in an emergency. We hope these will be few and far between but it is important

that information is current; please advise us immediately of any changes.


MEETING THE TEAM

All new parents are invited to attend an evening meeting in school during the summer term before

their child starts school. At this meeting the Head Teacher, with other members of staff, will

explain school organisation, our philosophy on early years education and school policies. There is

then an opportunity to ask questions and to talk about your child to the class teacher.

New parents are then invited to a meeting in September to learn about the teaching of reading, and

how to support their children at home. This is a vital skill which has the greatest impact on

children’s future learning and progress.

STAGGERED ENTRY TO SCHOOL

All children who are 5 during the academic year

2016-17 will enter school in September. We

propose to stagger the entry into school over a

week.

Further details will be available from Mrs

Steele.

SUMMER VISITS FOR NEW STARTERS

Our school visits are held in the summer term.

These are essentially a time for you and your

child to become more familiar with the school

and the class teachers.

We very much hope that you and your child

enjoy your time with us. If attending a morning

session you can book a school dinner with us at

lunch time (£1.90) or you may bring a packed

lunch.

A CHECKLIST

All appropriate forms filled in: TICK

Data Information

Order Milk

Order Lunch

Birth certificate

Local Trip Consent Form

Photo & Website Consent Form

School Agreement Signed

Medical Information shared

Named Snack Container TICK

Named Water Bottle

All uniform labelled

Book Bag

PE Bag


PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR SCHOOL

Your child will be in a class of approximately 16 small children. It will make starting school much

easier and happier if they are independent and can do many things for themselves.

WHAT SHOULD THEY BE ABLE TO DO?

Can he/she…

Dress and undress themselves?

Use the toilet independently and ask to go there?

Tidy up after himself/herself?

Recognise their own name? Please tell your child’s teacher if their name is abbreviated in any way.

Feed himself/herself?

Share toys and equipment?

Handle a pencil?

Sing some nursery rhymes?

Practise counting to 10?

Listen well and follow simple instructions?

HOW CAN I HELP?

Encourage your child to be as independent as possible even if it takes far longer for them to

get ready.

Get them used to a routine of reasonably early to bed and up early enough for you and your

child to have a stress free time to get ready for school.

Never threaten them with school! Be positive. Show it to them as an enjoyable experience.


WHAT CAN I DO BEFORE THEY START SCHOOL?

Give your child as many varied experiences as possible: drawing, painting, cooking,

singing, making models, playing games, jigsaws, etc.

Get them used to: pencils, crayons, felt pens, chalks, paints, play dough, scissors

Share stories, books and rhymes. Read to them

Count everything and share things out

Use lots of one to one correspondence—cup, plate, knife, fork and spoon for each

person

Talk to them all the time. Name familiar things and discuss what they see around them

and what things are for. Talk about what you see when you are out and about. Watch

people work and discuss what they are doing

In preparation for school, here are some things you can do with your child to help them develop the

basic skills on the road towards their Early Learning Goals.

SPEAKING

Speak clearly and confidently

Model using the right words

and set an example

Speak in full sentences

Use clear, simple directions

for tasks and behaviours

Engage in discussions with

your child and allow them the

time to speak without being

interrupted

Ask for their opinions

Tell them about your day and

ask about theirs

LISTENING

Show your child how to be a

good listener by listening to

them and others

Be patient—don’t interrupt

or finish their sentences for

them

Give them your full

attention when they are

speaking, showing them eye

contact and good body

language

Respond to what they are

saying by asking questions

or ask about their opinions

Listen to your child reading

NUMBER SKILLS

Count daily with your child

Count objects, actions,

numbers and a range of things

Identify numbers wherever

you go—a neighbours house

number or the number on a

bus

Help children putting numbers

in order

Let children help with the

tidying and sorting

Can they sort the DVDs by

colour?

Identify shapes around the

home

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