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Prospectus 2010-11Durweston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Durweston, Blandford, DorsetDT11 0QA
Tel/Fax: 01258 452277Email: [email protected]: www.durweston.dorset.sch.uk
Number of pupils on roll: 120Age range: 4 11 years
Five classesPupil Admission Number for Reception is 20
Head Teacher: Liz Wesley-Barker
Chair of Governors: Jayne Hosford
Further information about education in Dorset may be obtained from:
Childrens ServicesDorset County Council
County HallDorchesterDT1 1XJ
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Where everyone has a friend&
everything is possible
We have a right to learn and playRespecting others every day
Making friends and having funTheres a chance for everyone(School Council 2009-2010)
Our school is a Christian community which creates a happy, secure and stimulating learning environmentwhere we respect others, gain confidence in ourselves and are ready to rise to new challenges
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As a Christian school our aims are:As a Christian school our aims are:As a Christian school our aims are:As a Christian school our aims are:
1.1.1.1.To equip every child to thrive as part of the local, national and global community;
encouraging tolerance, respect and honesty
2.2.2.2.To nurture children to become independent, motivated and resourceful learners, enablingthem to reach their God-given potential
3.3.3.3.To inspire a generosity of spirit within our children which encourages them to becomeconfident, well-mannered, respectful and ultimately happy individuals
4.4.4.4.To promote religious understanding and a growing appreciation of the Christian faith in orderto encourage deep thinking and development of values for life
5.5.5.5.To develop childrens spirituality through all areas of the curriculum
These aims were created by staff, children and governors on Values and Vision Day - Friday 23rd
October 2009
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School Staff
Head Teacher Mrs Liz Wesley-Barker
Assistant Head teacher Mrs Nicola Brooke
Other Teaching Staff Mrs Sue BosworthMiss Mel ClaphamMrs Judith Cresswell
Mr Bob DuffinMrs Jo MortimerMrs Vron SanterMiss Jane StirkMrs Val Ash (French 4, 5&6)
Supply/ 1:1 tuition Mrs Rowena AtkinsonMrs Emma Croft
Admin/Finance Officer Mrs Peta CrumplinClerical Assistant Mrs Vicky Lewis
Teaching Assistants Miss Heidi GaffneyMiss Sandra HollowayMrs Vron JeansMrs Tina KevernMrs Lynne Wyatt
Lunch-time Supervisory Mrs Helen HeadAssistants Mrs Mandy Partridge
Mrs Sarah RoncagliaMrs Sue Smith
Kitchen Manager Jayne FryCook Tracy Dawson,General Assistant June Wetherell,General Assistant Cheryl Coles,Drivers: Barry Clegg
Claire Langdown.
Cleaner in Charge Mrs S. Smith
Premises Manager Mr J.Bannister
Peripatetic Music Staff
Guitar tuition Kevin StockleyPercussion Tuition Gareth KingViolin Tuition Aidan FisherPiano Tuition Janine GuyWoodwind tuition John Wesley-Barker
Handy Paws Pre School Staff
Handy Paws manager Mrs L.McKinley NicholsDeputy Manager Mrs H. HancockChildcare worker Mrs T.Foot
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School Governors
Mrs J. Hosford Chairman and FoundationGovernor
Mrs L. Bryning Vice Chairman andFoundation Governor
Rev. S. Coulter Incumbent
Mrs E. Wesley-Barker Head Teacher
Miss S. Holloway Staff Governor
Mrs M. Lewis-Smith Foundation Governor
Mrs S. Bosworth Teacher Governor
Mr P. Nichols Parent Governor
Mr. W.J. Paulley MBE Foundation Governor
Mrs J Angell Parent Governor
Mr P. Bogue Foundation Governor
Mrs L. Rose MBE Foundation Governor
Mr R.Jennings CSA Governor
Mrs A. Jones Foundation GovernorMiss T. Hayter Clerk to the Governing Body
The Function of the Governing Body
The Governors have a general responsibility for the effectivemanagement of the school, acting within the framework set bynational legislation and by the policies of the Local EducationAuthority and the Diocese. The Head Teacher has theresponsibility for the day to day running of the school.
The Governors meet formally at least once a term.
Each year a School Profile is published online which allparents have access to. They are able to respond to theGoverning Body or ask questions about the contents of theProfile.
Governors are responsible for appointments made within theschool.
Governors play an outstanding role in helping the schoolto move forward and provide exceptional support in manyimportant aspects of school life OFSTED 2010
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Sex Education
In accordance with the 1993 Education Act, the Governorswould like to state that sex education is taught as part of theschool curriculum.
Sex education in our school aims to be:
A partnership between children, parents, teachers andgovernors.
Given in a context that stresses Christian values in
family life and human relationships.
For all children including those with physical learning oremotional difficulties
Parents are reminded that they have the right to withdrawtheir child from sex education lessons if they so wish. In thiscase, a letter from parents stating their wishes would be kepton file and other activities arranged for the child when these
lessons are taking place. Further information concerningschemes of work can be found in the sex education policy.
Children with Special Educational Needs
The Education Act 1993 built a legal framework makingobligatory provision for children with special educationalneeds including those who find learning significantly moredifficult than the majority of their age and those with a
sensory, physical or other disability.The needs of individual pupils are met at Durweston byorganising levels of work within the same class, developingstrategies to observe the achievement of children andinvolving all staff in curriculum planning and the availability ofresources. The school makes provision for able and talentedpupils across the school. Detailed information can be found in
the Special Educational Needs policy, which is based on theCode of Practice.
Music
Durweston has a good reputation for strong and tunefulsinging. Pupils and staff take part in singing every day and thechoir is well attended as is the family carol singing around thevillage at Christmas time. The children enjoy singing in partsin the annual whole-school musical production in the summerTerm.
At Durweston we are keen to encourage children to try playingdifferent musical instruments. Year 4 currently have wholeclass cello lessons through Wider Opportunities Funding andthere are peripatetic teachers who come to the school toteach: violin, cello, piano, flute, clarinet and drums. Musiclesson provision continues to be extended after invitingmusicians in to school to do demosand inspiring children tolearn. Anyone can start instrumental lessons after contacting
Mrs Crumplin. Reverend Stephen Coulter now offers a ukuleleclub too children and parent classes!
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Latest Key Stage 1 National Results (2008)
This table shows the percentage of eligible children achieving each level nationally at the end of key stage 1 in 2008.
Figures may not total 100 per cent because of rounding.
Results of teacher assessment 2008 (provisional)
Percentage at each level
W 1 2 2C 2B 2A 3 or above Disappliedchildren
Absentchildren
Speaking andlistening
2 11 65 21 0 0
Reading 3 13 13 22 24 25 0 0
Writing
5 15 22 27 19 12 0 0Mathematics 2 8 16 25 27 21 0 0
Science 2 9 67 22 0 0
'W' represents children who are working towards level 1, but have not yet achieved the standards needed for level 1.
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Key Stage 1 School Results - 2009
These tables show the percentage of eligible children at the end of key stage 1 achieving each level in the school in July 2009.
The number of eligible children is: 13. (therefore each child being approx 8%)
Figures may not total 100 per cent because of rounding.
TEACHER ASSESSMENT
Percentage at each level
W 1 2 2C 2B 2A3 or
aboveDisapplied
childrenAbsentchildren
Speakingand
listening*
0 8 62 31 0 0
Reading 0 15 0 38 15 31 0 0
Writing 8 23 23 31 15 0 0 0
Mathematics
0 15 15 23 15 31 0 0
Science* 0 8 38 54 0
W Represents children who are working towards level 1, but have not yet achieved the standards needed for level 1.
* Results for speaking and listening and science are based on teacher assessment only.
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Latest Key Stage 2 National Results (2008)
These tables show the percentage of year 6 pupils achieving each level nationally in 2008.Figures may not total 100 per cent because of rounding.
TEACHER ASSESSMENT
Percentage at each level
W 1 2 3 4 5 6Pupils
disappliedPupilsabsent
English 0 1 4 16 49 30 0 0 0
Mathematics 0 1 4 16 46 33 0 0 0
Science 0 0 2 12 47 38 0 0 0
W represents pupils who are working towards level 1, but have not yet achieved the standards needed for level 1.* represents pupils who were not entered for the tests because they were working below level 3 in English, mathematics or science; pupils awarded a compensatory
level from the tests; and pupils entered for but not achieving a level from the tests.#represents pupils working at the levels of the tests, but unable to access them.
TEST RESULTS
Percentage at each level
Belowlevel 3*
3 4 5Pupils
not entered#
Pupilsabsent
English 6 13 51 30 0 1
Reading 6 6 38 49 0 1
Writing 6 26 48 20 0 1
Mathematics 5 15 47 31 0 1
Science 2 8 44 44 0 1
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Key Stage 2 School Results - 2009
These tables show the percentage of pupils at the end of key stage 2 achieving each level in the school in 2009.
The number of eligible children is: 14. (therefore each child being approx 7%)
Figures may not total 100 per cent because of rounding.
TEST RESULTS
Percentage at each level
Belowlevel 3*
3 4 5Pupils
not entered#Pupils absent
English 0 0 43 57 0 0
Reading 0 7 21 71 0 0
Writing 0 0 71 29 0 0
Mathematics 0 0 43 57 0 0
Science 0 7 0 93 0 5
TEACHER ASSESSMENT
Percentage at each level
W 1 2 3 4 5 6Pupils
disappliedPupilsabsent
English 0 0 0 7 64 29 0 0 0
Speaking andlistening
0 0 5 21 47 26 0 0 0
Reading 0 5 11 21 37 21 5 0 0
Writing 0 0 11 32 32 21 5 0 0
Mathematics 0 0 0 7 50 43 0 0 0
Science 0 0 0 7 50 43 0 0 0
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PARENTS AND THE SCHOOLParents are very positive about the school and the careand teaching their children receive. Church Schoolinspection - May 2010.
Home and School
Through home visits and visiting playgroups and nurseries,
we establish contact with each child and her/his parentsbefore entry to school and we very much appreciate parentsbringing their child to school on preliminary visits before s/heenters. This enables both parent and child to becomeaccustomed to their new surroundings and teachers. To thisend we arrange three visits towards the end of the term beforethe child starts school and also a new parents' evening.
Home School Agreements are sent home annually for allchildren and their parents to sign.
Parents' Help in School
Parental support is very valuable to the school in so manyways and there are areas of life in our school which would bealmost impossible without parents' help. All parent helpersare CRB checked for safeguarding purposes. We realise that
not everyone can commit themselves on a regular basis,although if they can this is most welcome. Equally theoccasional helping hand would be greatly appreciated.
We now have 5 Every Child Matters (ECM) Action Groupsand we are always looking for new volunteers to join thisstrong and effective parent team whose aim is to drive forward
the ECM agenda using the help of children, other parents andstaff when necessary.
Provision for Working Parents
Breakfast ClubA Breakfast Club runs from 8am 9am at the school forparents who need this provision in order to work. It is 2.50per session. Please ask in the office if you require moredetails.
After school ClubAt Durweston, we have an arrangement with ArchwaysNursery for children from Durweston to be picked up andtaken to this Nursery for an after school club. Children willreceive a drink and light snack on arrival and at 5.30pm. Thefacility runs up to 6pm. If you require further information,
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please contact Mrs Sandra Slater at: Hyde Farm, Pimperne,DT11 8TXTel: 01258 454602
Holiday ClubArchways Nursery also run a holiday club from 8am 6pm inschool holidays. Please phone Sandra Slater to make abooking
Parents' Evenings
We have what we call an 'open door' policy at our school.
This simply means that parents or prospective parents whowish to visit the school or spend time observing the childrenare encouraged to do so and no appointment is necessary.
In the autumn, spring and summer terms, parents' eveningsare held. Even though we welcome parents into school todiscuss their child's work at any time that is convenient to bothteacher and parent, we have found that holding a 'surgery' atan appointed time in the evening has been very much
appreciated.Parent Teacher Association
The school has a very hard working P.T.A. Committee thathas raised a great deal of money for school use. Past fund-raising events have included our popular Yearbook, Cake
sales, Christmas cards, Christmas Craft Fayre, Easter eggraffle, May Fair, Childrens Summer Party & ice cream sales.
The A.G.M. is held in September. Please get involved!
SCHOOL ORGANISATIONSchool Uniform
Sensible black or navy shoes for both girls and boys
GIRLS Plain white or blue blousesSchool sweatshirt or school cardiganBlack or grey skirt/pinafore dress/trousersWhite, grey or navy blue socks/tights
Summer Term:Any blue print dress/skirt or winter uniform
BOYS - Grey or black trousersPlain white or blue shirtSchool sweatshirtSummer Term:Grey or black shortsPlain white or blue shirt or winter uniform.
All uniform is available from Getit4School. Contact details areavailable from the school office.
Please mark all bags and clothing clearly with the childssurname.
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Jewellery is unsuitable for school wear. We would askthat no rings, necklaces etc be worn and should childrenhave their ears pierced only studs be worn.
P.E. and Games Kit
All children will need the following clothing:White T-ShirtBlack Shorts
Plimsolls or trainersA track suit for games may be worn in colder weather.An appropriate bag in which P.E. kit can be kept is mostdesirable. P.E. bags with the school logo on them can bepurchased from Getit4School.
Discipline
We encourage a sense of self-discipline even with the
youngest children. We help the children to learn to have careand consideration for others and a sense of responsibility inhandling property belonging to the school, themselves andothers. Should there be problems with a particular child ourpolicy is to contact his/her parents immediately.
We find that children are best helped when parents andteachers understand each other and work together.
Further information concerning disciplinary procedures can befound in the school's 'Behaviour Policy'.
Complaints Procedure
If you wish to make a complaint under Section 23 of theEducation Reform Act, copies of the local arrangementsprocedure to be followed should be requested from the Head
Teacher, or alternatively are available at local libraries or fromthe County Education Officer, Childrens Services, CountyHall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ.
HEALTH AND WELFARE
Routine Medical Checks
The school nurse makes regular visits to the school to carryout hearing tests, eye tests and general check-ups.
She also assists in health education lessons.
Absence from School
We are legally obliged to complete the attendance registers inthe following way:-
Marking the register in ink at the beginning of morning andafternoon sessions, recording all absences and the reason forthe absence must be stated - this includes later arrivals.
Parents must ensure that their children arrive at schoolbetween 8.50 a.m. and 9.05 a.m. The school must beinformed if a child is to be absent by note or a 'phone call
before 9.05 a.m.
Holidays during term time are discouraged. However,exceptional absences need to be approved in advance by theHead Teacher. Forms are available from the school office onrequest.
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Emergencies
It is vital that we should be able to contact a parent during theschool day. Please ensure that we have the home telephonenumber or the number of a neighbour/relative for our records.
Every effort will also be made to have messages broadcastusing the 2CR Radio programmes and the school website.
Class phone chains ensure speedy spread of informationwhen necessary too.
Security
The Governors have identified and undertaken security
related improvements to the school building. They ensurethat staff are made aware of all issues related to personalsafety and security.
The protection of children from abuse
If you want to know more about these procedures, pleasespeak to the Head Teacher. The Staff and Governorsundertake to care for the children of this school. If any
member has a concern for a child/children, s/he will nothesitate to approach the Head Teacher /Designated SeniorPerson for their advice and decision on the matter.
The Head Teacher and/or Deputy DSP will take the actiondeemed necessary with regard to the circumstances. Our firstpriority is your childs welfare and therefore there may be
occasions when our concern about your child means that wehave to consult other agencies before we contact you.TheBournemouth, Dorset and Poole Area Child ProtectionCommittee have determined the procedures we follow.
Sun Protection Guidelines
These guidelines were produced by parents, staff and pupilson School Council in May 2009 and are available from theschool office on request
Charges for School Activities
RE: EDUCATION ACT 1993
The objectives of the charging provisions are:
To maintain the right to free school education.
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To establish that activities offered wholly or mainlyduring normal teaching time should be available to allpupils regardless of their parents ability or willingnessto help meet the cost.
To emphasise that there is no statutory requirement tocharge for any form of education or related activity, butto give LAs and schools the discretionto charge foroptional activities provided wholly or mainly out of
school hours.
To confirm the right of LAs and schools to invitevoluntary contributions for the benefit of the school, orin support of any activity organised by the school,whether during or outside school hours.
There is no obligation to contribute to activities; pupils will notbe treated differently according to whether or not the parents
have made a contribution. The school makes no profit on anyvisit . Trips are subsidised out of the school budget
Rates of authorised and unauthorisedabsences over the past 2 years
School dataNational
comparitive data
Authorisedabsence
5.3% 4.7%
Unauthorisedabsence
0.1% 0.5%
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The enthusiasm and interests of the teachers at Durwestonmean that a variety of extra activities are often available to thepupils. The activities are offered by the teachers over and
above their curriculum and teaching responsibilities, and oftenrequire the support of parents.
Activities offered have included:Chess, Ukulele, Netball, Football, Tag Rugby, Cricket,Rounders, Athletics, Aerobics, Cross country, Tae Kwon Do,Choir, Recorders, Dance, Gymnastics, Drama, Art, Cookeryand Sewing.
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Durweston CE VA Primary School
Holiday Dates 2010-11
Autumn Term 2010
Term Begins
Wednesday 1st September 2010
Half Term
Monday 25
th
Friday 29
th
October2010
Term Ends
Friday 17th December 2010
Spring Term 2011
Term Begins
Tuesday 4th January 2011
Half Term
Monday 21st Friday 25th February
2011
Term Ends
Friday 8th April 2011
Summer Term 2011
Term Begins
Tuesday 26th April 2011May Day Holiday
2nd May 2011
Half Term
Monday 30th May Friday 3rd June
2011
Term Ends
Friday 22 July 2011
Please note that there will be five staff training days to be added into this academic year. Dates will be decided later and you will be
informed through our regular newsletters.
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Durweston CE VA Primary School
Holiday Dates 2011-12
Autumn Term 2011
Term Begins
Monday 5th September 2011
Half Term
Monday 24th Friday 28th October
2011
Term Ends
Friday 16th December 2011
Spring Term 2012
Term Begins
Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Half Term
Monday 13th Friday 17th February
2012
Term Ends
Friday 30th March 2012
Summer Term 2012
Term Begins
Monday 16th April 2012May Day Holiday
7th May 2012
Half Term
Monday 4th June Friday 8th June
2012
Term Ends
Friday 20th July 2012
Please note that there will be five staff training days to be added into this academic year. Dates will be decided later and you will be
informed through our regular newsletters
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Grateful thanks to Brenda Cripps who allowed us to use her drawing of the school on the cover of this prospectus