Our school community is based on a foundation of Christian Principles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUR SCHOOL

 

 

 

How did it start?

 

Yarmouth School, being part of the largely Anglican National Schools Scheme, pre-dates by 25 years the start of widespread primary education in England and Wales. It was built on land (which then adjoined the river) donated by Catherine Leigh in 1854, and was designated for the sole purpose of educating the children who lived in the vicinity.  From the start, it was administered by the Church of England, and when the Education Act of 1944 enabled Church Schools to choose whether to continue under the aegis of the Church or become “controlled” by the local education authority, it opted for the Church.

 

 

What is a Church of England Aided School?

 

An aided school, like Yarmouth, is one which chose to remain under the umbrella of the Church, and our school falls within the authority of the Portsmouth Diocesan Education Office.  An aided school differs in many ways from that of a controlled or grant maintained school, but one of the biggest differences is the way in which the Governing Body is comprised.  An aided school governing body has a higher proportion of its governors appointed by the Church (foundation governors) than a controlled school.  Our school has provision for six foundation governors and four governors appointed from other sources, plus two ex-officio governors.

 

 

Who does it serve?

 

Yarmouth School serves the area of Yarmouth Town and the parish of Thorley, together with an area west of the River Yar and east towards Shalfleet beyond Bouldnor.  A full map of the entitlement area is available to view in the School Office.  Please see further information under admissions.

 

 

The unaltered School, from Mill Road, probably in the 1920s

 

 

 

 

ADMISSIONS POLICY

 

 

Introduction

 

· The name of the school is Yarmouth Church of England (Aided) Primary School. The School is a Voluntary Aided School.

 

· The Governing Body of Yarmouth Church of England (Aided) Primary School (The Governing Body) is the admissions authority.

 

· The School’s trust deed of 1854 states that The School was established to provide education for children living in the parish of Yarmouth St James. This parish and the Local Authority Priority Area for The School are referred to as (The Area Served by The School). Maps of these areas form part of this policy document.

 

· This policy has been made in accordance with the Sex Discrimination Act, The Race Relations Act, The Human Rights Act, the Disability Discrimination Acts 1995 and 2005 and The Equality Act 2006. This policy will be administered fairly and impartially. The decision to admit, or otherwise, is the sole responsibility of The Governing Body.

 

· The information given below is correct for the school year shown above, but it could be altered for future years. We advise you to check with The School that no changes have occurred. All applications are made by Parents for their child / children.

 

The Admissions Timetable

 

The Isle of Wight Local Authority (Local Authority) operates a timetabled co-ordinated admissions procedure for all Primary Schools in line with Government legislation.

 

The Local Authority will manage the process on behalf of The School according to the scheme which they will publish in their Admissions Booklet for that year but it is still The Governing Body, as the Admission Authority for this school who will allocate the available places in line with this policy.

 

The closing date for admission application forms to be received by the Local Authority will be as published in their Admissions Booklet for that year. Also contained in that booklet will be information on how to complete their application form on-line, dates for notification to parents of admissions decisions and the closing dates for accepting places or lodging appeals. In case of any doubt on these dates, please contact the Local Authority or The School.

 

Parents applying under criterion 4 or criterion 5 (Christian Worship) will be asked to complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF), which must be obtained from The School, completed and returned to The School not later than the closing date set by the Local Authority for primary school applications to be received. (As it is a paper form that needs to be signed, the SIF is not available for completion on-line.)

 

Further Information

If you require further information about applying for a place at Yarmouth Church of England (Aided) Primary School, please contact The School.

Yarmouth Church of England (Aided) Primary School, Mill Road, Yarmouth, Isle Of Wight, PO41 0RA

Telephone:  01983 760 345

Fax:   01983 760 345

Email:  admin.yarmouthcep@lineone.net

 

Admissions

The School will admit children with statements of Special Educational Needs (SEN) in which The School is named. Any children admitted in this way will count towards the published admissions number for The School.

 

Where all parental preferences for places at The School can be satisfied, all children seeking a place will be admitted.

 

Where there are too few places available to satisfy all preferences, places will be allocated according to the following oversubscription criteria.

 

Oversubscription Criteria

1. Children who are Looked After by the Local Authority.

2. Children with a Specific Medical Condition, confirmed by a consultant paediatrician or similar consultant, which makes attendance at the particular school essential. (This must be supported by independent evidence supplied at the time of application confirming the reason(s) why attendance at The School is essential and describing the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school. The evidence will be considered carefully by The Governing Body, who will reach a fair and equitable decision.)

3. Siblings of children attending Yarmouth Church of England (Aided) Primary School at the time of the applicant’s proposed admission.

4. Children of families Residing In the parish of Yarmouth St James which The School serves and whose families Worship at this church.

5. Children of families Residing In the parish of Yarmouth St James which The School serves and whose families Worship at a church included in Churches Together In England.

6. Children of families Residing In the parish of Yarmouth St James which The School serves.

7. Children of families Residing In the Priority Area as defined by the Local Authority for The School.

8. Other children.

In All Cases Above

Where there are insufficient places for applicants from within a particular criterion, children living closest to The School (measured by straight line by the Local Authority’s Geographical Information System (GIS) from the centre of the building of the home address to the centre of The School building) will have priority. If distances are equal (for example with a block of flats), lots will be drawn by an independent person to determine the allocation.

 

Unsuccessful applicants can ask to be entered on The School’s waiting list if they wish.

 

Applications To Reception Classes

· The Governing Body propose to admit 15 children to the reception class(es). This is the Published Admission Number for The School (PAN).

· Where the number of applicants exceeds the places available allocation of places will be on the basis of the Oversubscription Criteria.

· ‘Deferred Admission’. Initially Year R children will attend on a part-time basis. Where a child, under statutory school age, is offered a place in The School from September, the parent has the option of deferring their child’s entry until later in that school year. The child must join The School before the end of the school year and when the child joins he or she will be placed in the class which entered in September. Deferred Admission should be discussed with The School but is not part of the admission process for The School.

In Year Applications· Within The School’s published admission number of 15 the allocation of any places which may become available during the year will be made on the basis of the current Oversubscription Criteria.

· There are no deadline dates for applications to classes other than the Reception class.

Warnings

Places are withdrawn every year because parents give a false ‘home address’ on application forms. This includes cases where parents take out a short-term let or buy a property solely to use its address on the application form without any intention of taking up permanent residence there.

 

In fairness to all parents, all allegations of fraudulent practice brought to schools attention will be investigated. The Governing Body reserves the right to withdraw the offer of a place if fraudulent or intentionally misleading information has been used on an application.

Deadlines

Make sure your Local Authority Application Form is on time and sent to the right place. Details of dates are in the Local Authority Admissions Booklet.

Application Forms

For this school you must complete the Local Authority Application form. The Local Authority Form may be completed on-line. Please refer to the Local Authority’s information.

Supplementary Information Form

Parents applying under criterion 4 or criterion 5 (Christian Worship) will be asked to complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF), which must be obtained from The School, completed and returned to The School not later than the closing date set by the Local Authority for primary school applications to be received. (As it is a paper form that needs to be signed, the SIF is not available for completion on-line.)

Admission Appeals

If you are unsuccessful in gaining a place for your child at this school you will be informed by The Local Authority in writing, be given reasons and informed of your right to an independent appeal against the decision.

 

Definitions

 

1 ‘Parents’

‘Parents’ includes all those people who have a parental responsibility for a child as set out in the Children Act 1989. Where responsibility for a child is ‘shared’, the person receiving Child Benefit is deemed to be the parent responsible for completing application forms, and whose address will be used for admissions purposes.

2 ‘Residing In’ and ‘Home Address’

‘Home address’ means the address where the child usually lives. Children who have parents with shared responsibility will be deemed to live at the address of the parent receiving Child Benefit.

 

Places cannot be offered on the basis of a possible future move. Places can only be offered on the basis of future moves on the basis of:

i. a letter from the solicitor (or equivalent) confirming exchange of contracts to buy a property relevant to the application;

ii. a tenancy agreement confirming the renting of a specific property relevant to the application;

iii. a letter from a housing association confirming that the parent(s) will be living at a specific address relevant to the application; or

iv. in the case of UK service personnel and Crown servants, an official MOD, FCO or GCHQ letter declaring a relocation date to the relevant parish or priority area of The School (or to establish distance from The School).

3 ‘Specific medical condition’

Where a placement is requested for a specific medical condition you must supply supporting independent evidence at the time of application confirming the reason(s) why attendance at The School is essential and describing the difficulties that would be caused if the child had to attend another school. The evidence will be considered carefully by The Governing Body, who will reach a fair and equitable decision.

4 ‘Siblings’

‘Sibling’ refers to a

· brother or sister

· half brother or sister

· adopted brother or sister

· or the child of the parent/carer’s partner

 

and in every case the child should be living in the same family unit at the same address.

 

5 ‘Worship’

Parents applying under criterion 4 or criterion 5 will be asked to complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF), which must be obtained from The School, completed and returned to The School not later than the closing date set by the Local Authority for primary school applications to be received. (As it is a paper form that needs to be signed, the SIF is not available for completion on-line.)

 

In the SIF, you will be asked to identify the child or a parent as belonging to one of the following three categories of church involvement for the previous 24 months before the closing date set by the Local Authority for the return of applications.

 

Your declaration will need to be verified by the priest or minister of your church or if there is none, a churchwarden or suitably qualified official.

 

The three categories of church involvement will be treated in order with A – ‘At the heart of the church’ taking priority over B – ‘Attached to the church’ over C – ‘Known to the church.’ The worshipper could be the child for whom application is made or one or both parents. The three categories are:

 

V A   -   ‘At the heart of the church’ You are a regular worshipper. This means you worship at least twice a month.

V B   -   ‘Attached to the church’ You are a regular but not frequent worshipper, a person who usually attends a monthly family or church service or who is regularly involved in a weekday church activity including an element of worship.

V C   -   ‘Known to the church’. You are a person who is not a frequent but an occasional worshipper, you are someone who is known through a family connection, or one or more of whose family would be involved in some church activity, such as a uniformed or other church organisation.

6 ‘Churches Together in England’

Includes: Antiochian Orthodox Church, Baptist Union of Great Britain, Cherubim and Seraphim Council of Churches, Church of England, Church of God of Prophecy, Church of Scotland (in England), Congregational Federation, Coptic Orthodox Church, Council of African and Caribbean Churches UK, Council of Oriental Orthodox Christian Churches, Icthus Christian Fellowship, Independent Methodist Church, International Ministerial Council of Great Britain, Joint Council for Anglo-Caribbean Churches, Lutheran Council of Great Britain, Mar Thoma Church, Methodist Church, Moravian Church, New Testament Assembly, New Testament Church of God, Oecumenical Patriarchate, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Religious Society of Friends, Roman Catholic Church, Russian Orthodox Church, Salvation Army, Seventh Day Adventist Church (Observer), Transatlantic Pacific Alliance of Churches, United Reformed Church, Wesleyan Holiness Church. Correct at 05-08-08, please check for up to date list at www.churches-together.net

7 ‘Waiting List’

Parents who wish their children to be included on the waiting list must inform The School in writing.

 

Places that become available will allocated from the waiting list in accordance with the oversubscription criteria, with no account being taken of the length of time on the waiting list or any priority order expressed as part of the main admissions round.

 

As soon as a place becomes available, The Governing Body must fill the vacancy from any waiting list, even if this is before admission appeals have been heard. NB

 

Placing a child’s name on the waiting list does not affect a parent’s right of appeal against an unsuccessful application. NB

 

The waiting list will be reviewed and revised:

· each time a child is added to or removed from the waiting list;

· when a child’s changed circumstances will affect their priority; and

· at the end of each school year, when parents with a child on the waiting list will be contacted and asked if they wish to remain on the list for the following school year.

8 ‘Right of Appeal”

Parents whose children are refused admission to The School have a right of appeal by an independent appeals panel. Parents will be notified in the refusal letter from the Local Authority of how an appeal can be lodged.

 

 

 

 

CURRICULUM

 

 

 

The curriculum is the whole learning experience offered by the school.  It includes the planned activities and lessons organised in the classrooms and also embraces the attitudes, discipline and general ethos of the school as a community.

 

Based on the Christian belief of the worth of each individual, it is our intention to assist each child to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes required for a successful life in all aspects.

 

 

Our aims are:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Being a Church School we recognise the importance of the teaching of Christian values. We have close ties with the local parish Church of St. James and the children regularly visit the Church.  Regular assemblies and R.E. lessons are held in accordance with the Education Act 1994; children may be withdrawn from these at the request of their parents.

 

The attainment targets of Key Stage 1 and 2 in all subjects of the National Curriculum will be covered with each year group.

 

In line with recommendations set out by the DfES, after subtracting time for daily collective worship, morning and afternoon breaks and registration, direct teaching time is as follows:

 

 

 

 

A variety of teaching strategies is used to help children reach their potential.  This includes whole class, small group and individual teaching.  Work is differentiated according to ability. We seek to allow for all learning styles and provide every opportunity for learning outside of the classroom in real life situations.

 

Special Educational Needs

 

We believe that all children should be helped to achieve their potential in all areas of the curriculum.  We aim for early identification of children with learning difficulties. We work closely with recognised agencies, including the Local Authority, to ensure all pupil needs are catered for. These children will be given special help as appropriate.  A copy of the school’s S.E.N. Policy is available in the school office.

 

 

Gifted and Talented Children

 

Pupils with a special talent in any area are classed as ‘gifted’; pupils with general outstanding ability are classed as ‘talented’. We have a register of pupils with these qualities in our school, and cater for them both through the curriculum, and through a series of events through which we work closely with the Gifted and Talented coordinator for the Island. This provides opportunities for pupils to undertake activities allowing them to exercise and develop their talents.

 

Sex Education

 

We aim to lay the foundation for the development of personal integrity and a sense of responsibility in relationships with others. Opportunities for this may come through different areas of the curriculum in Key Stage One. After consultation with parents and governors the older children follow a more explicit programme of sex education. Parents are encouraged to discuss this fully beforehand with us and with their children after each lesson.

 

Sport

 

We aim to develop a broad and balanced physical education programme, which takes account of the needs, abilities and interests of all children. The school is part of an initiative to work closely with Carisbrooke High School, which is a Sports College utilising specialist coaching where appropriate. All pupils undertake at least 2 hours of PE activity per week.

 

We feel sport is important for the development of individual potential, the promotion of good health, co-operation, team-spirit, a sense of worth, enjoyment and involvement with the wider community. The school has a dedicated Health & Fitness Week each year in the Summer Term

 

The school has achieved the Education and Skills Active Mark and Sports Mark for 2008.                                                 

Our sporting activities include:

 

 

In addition to our school hall, where lessons in dance, gymnastics and P.E. are held, we have, alongside the playground, a large playing field for football, cricket, rounders, athletics etc.

 

Throughout the year all the pupils visit West Wight Sports Centre for weekly swimming lessons.

Clubs

 

A wide variety of extra curricular activities are available to pupils at the school, including:

 

 

These take place at lunch times and after school. Pupils take part in competitions, tournaments and matches relating to these activities when possible. Details of activities available will be given at the beginning of each term.

 

Music Lessons

 

These are available from peripatetic music teachers in a wide variety of instruments – brass, string and wind. They include trumpet and violin.  Extra charges apply.

 

 

Extra Charges

 

Voluntary contributions towards the cost of school visits, cookery costs etc. may be sought from parents from time to time.  

 

 

Communication with Parents

 

An outline of the content of the curriculum, key dates, expected outcomes and ways in which parents can support their child’s learning is handed out to parents at the beginning of every new backdrop to learning. Pupils targets are shared with parents and sent home every term.   A fortnightly newsletter is sent to update parents with any news from the school, and highlight events. We like parents to feel welcome in the school at any time, and they may contact staff for an appointment (or vice versa) if there is any concern with a child’s behaviour or progress.  The school has a website to keep parents updated on all curriculum issues and events. This can be accessed on www.yarmouthceprimary.co.uk.

 

A consultation evening is now held each term to discuss pupil progress, and the governors hold informal evenings to meet with parents to share ideas, views and concerns.  A written report is sent to parents in the Summer term.

 

We provide a monthly Head teacher’s tae afternoon where parents can discuss issues in an informal but confidential environment.

 

 

Complaints

 

The Education Authority has drawn up a procedure as required by the Education Reform Act 1988 to deal with any complaints by parents or others about the implementation of the National Curriculum and religious worship in schools, or other matters concerned with the curriculum responsibilities of schools or the Authority.  A copy of the procedure is available in schools, at the Education Department, County Hall and in public libraries.  A copy will be provided (a charge may be made) to any person wishing to make a complaint about relevant curriculum matters.

 

 

 

 

 

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE

 

SATS results July 2009

 

(9 pupils on roll, each counting 11.1%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Figures in brackets denote 2008 results)

 

 

 

 

 

DISCIPLINE

 

 

 

Encouraging Good Behaviour

 

We have high expectations, and we promote the development of self-discipline and self esteem by:

 

 

A weekly assembly to celebrate both academic and pastoral achievement takes place. Teachers identify pupils to be ‘Star of the Week’ for academic success - against their own standards or for supreme effort, persistence with work and good social skills.

 

 

Our Expectations for Behaviour

 

Children are expected to:

 

  

                                               

Home/School Agreement

 

The school has a Home/School Agreement which parents are invited to sign. By working together to support our children, we can ensure that they develop positive relationships, a thirst for learning, and respect for others.

 

 

Attendance

 

Forming good patterns of attendance is an essential part of life, and can impact heavily on achievement. All parents are expected to ensure that pupils attend school regularly and on time. The school aims to have at least a 96% attendance rate in line with National expectations. Certificates are awarded termly to celebrate good attendance for individual pupils; there is also a monthly award for the Year Group with highest attendance.

 

Parents are expected to inform the school by 9.15am if their child is unable to attend school. Where we do not hear from parents by 10.00 on the first day of absence, we will contact them to ensure their child is safe.

 

School attendance is important for your child’s education, and therefore we urge you to try to avoid taking your holidays during term time.  Where requests are made, they will be considered by the Head Teacher. Further information and forms to withdraw your child from their education are available through the office, but please note that:

 

Holidays for Pupils Will Not Be Authorised over the Assessment Period in May and June

 

 

 

 

 

UNIFORM

 

 

 

Our uniform consists of a yellow polo shirt or T-shirt, a navy sweatshirt with the school logo on it and navy or grey trousers or skirt.  Polo shirts, T-shirts, sweatshirts and fleece lined, waterproof coats are available from the school office.  

 

Additionally, each child will need:

 

 

Please ensure that every item is named

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCHOOL COUNCIL

 

 

 

Pupils in every year group vote for council representatives at the beginning of the school year. Council members meet regularly with the Healthy Schools Co-ordinator or the Head teacher to look at issues to enhance the learning environment of the school. Pupil surveys are undertaken and matters arising are discussed by the council members to ensure that issues are dealt with appropriately.

 

Council members hold a file of minutes which are available to view.

 

 

 

 

 

MEALS

 

 

 

All pupils eat their midday meal in the dining hall. The cooked lunches are supplied by Pabulum. Midday Supervisory staff supervise the children and often at least one member of staff will eat with the children. It is a sociable and positive occasion.

 

A two course hot meal is cooked and served on the premises at 12 midday. Our school cook works closely with the Head Teacher to provide balanced and tasty meals, encouraging the pupils to try out new foods when appropriate. Quality fresh produce is bought from local suppliers wherever possible. Menus are sent home to parents at the beginning of each half term, and are available to view in the hall weekly.

 

 

 

Money for meals, exact, if possible should be given to the School Office on a Monday morning in a named sealed envelope. Envelopes are available from the school office.  Cheques should be made payable to ‘Isle of Wight Council’.

 

The school provides the opportunities for parents and/or the community to share lunches with the children once a month at a small cost.

 

Children who bring cold packed lunches are seated and supervised in the dining room. We ask that parents ensure packed lunches provide a nutritious alternative to the school meal. Pupils are encouraged to bring fruit and healthy options in their packed lunch and not chocolate and sweets.

 

Themed weeks such as ‘Health & Fitness Week’ encourage parental involvement in their child’s nutrition, as well as raising awareness with pupils.

 

Application forms for free school meals are available from the school office.

 

Mid-Morning Snack

 

The school’s Healthy Eating Policy encourages children to bring fruit in at break time.  Additionally, we are participating in the Government Scheme where all KS1 children will receive a piece of free fruit or vegetable every day. Milk is available, on application at the school office, from the ‘Cool Milk’ scheme.

      

The school has recently had its ‘Healthy Schools’ status re-validated.

 

 

 

 

 

TRANSPORT

 

 

The school is served by Southern Vectis buses 7 and 7A that pass the school. These arrive and depart at fairly convenient times.

 

Parents who bring and collect children by car can use the main public car park adjacent to the school in Tennyson Road. There is a permit scheme in operation with the council, so parents are able to use the car park free of charge for up to half an hour during the beginning and end of the school day – and also at lunchtimes for preschool parents. We are very lucky to have such a facility, so parents are asked to ensure that they use the marked parking bays to ensure that their children are safe when using the car park. Cars parked outside the designated areas are likely to incur a penalty notice.

 

Parents are asked not to park in the school car park or on the double yellow lines across in Mill Road, as this endangers the children

The local policeman patrols the area and can give parking tickets where necessary.

 

Children will be released to a collecting adult at the end of the school day in the playground. Parents are responsible for the safe conduct of their child when they leave the school premises at 3.00pm.  

 

The School has its own travel plan which aims to reduce the use of cars and encourage children to find a healthier option to get to school. This has been validated by the Isle of Wight Council.


The school also hold Walk to School Days and Bike to School Week.

 

Please do not park in the small school car park, as space is restricted and the safety of the pupils will be compromised.

 

 

 

 

 

HEALTH

 

 

Child Protection

 

The school is committed to promoting health and welfare of pupils. If staff are concerned that one of the pupils may have been the victim of abuse, or is at risk of abuse, they will follow the procedures laid down by the Area Child Protection Committee.

 

We have positive working relationships with parents and social services, but will always put the interest of the children first.

 

A full version of the School’s Child Protection Policy is available on request.

 

 

Illnesses

 

· It is important that the school is notified promptly of the reason for an absence.

· On return to school a letter should be sent explaining reason for absence.  

· Any infectious diseases should be reported immediately.

· The school needs an emergency telephone contact number, two if possible, in case of injury or illness at school.

 

 

Medicines

 

If your child needs medication during the school day please contact the school office. A form requesting permission for medicine to be given in school must be completed by the parent/guardian before medicine can be administered to the child.

 

All medicines should be brought directly to the school office at the beginning of the day.

 

 

Health Check

 

The school nurse visits the school regularly.  Sight and Hearing tests are carried out at regular intervals.

 

 

Head Lice

 

Unfortunately even the cleanest head of hair sometimes receives a visit from these unwelcome guests!  If, at any time, this is the case in your family, please notify the school and treat promptly.  Information on the current best treatment is available from the school office.

 

 

 

 

 

AFFILIATIONS

 

 

The Church

 

We are closely tied to St. James’ Church, Yarmouth.  The whole school attends church on the first Tuesday each month for a service led by the rector, the Rev. Mark Whatson, or a colleague.

 

We also have occasional special celebratory services to which parents and community are welcome.

 

 

 

 

Community

 

We encourage links with our local community members supporting areas of the children’s learning.

 

We have a weekly assembly in school led by local clergy, which we would like to extend an invitation for parents and members of the local community to join in our act of worship.

The children have been involved with the Pier Project. They sing annually at ‘The Old Gaffers Festival’, take part in the Pancake Races and sing carols in the square.

 

Yarmouth Little Stars Pre-School

 

Little Stars Pre-School is able to offer an excellent Foundation Curriculum and pre-school experience. Staff work closely with colleagues in the Foundation Stage to develop a cohesive curriculum in line with National Initiatives. We aim to provide a natural progression towards Primary School by providing a safe and educationally stimulating environment for the children to develop a love of learning.

 

The children can either bring a packed lunch or join the main school, in the hall, for a cooked lunchtime meal.

 

 

Sessions will be available for pupils aged from 2 to 5 years. For more details please contact the school on 760345.

 

The Friends of Yarmouth School

 

The Friends of Yarmouth School is an active group through which we bring together a combination of parents, staff, governors and other West Wight locals, who are interested in supporting the School and Pre-School within the community.

 

All parents are automatically members while their children are on the school roll.  Activities include a variety of fund-raising events, informative evenings and generally giving assistance to the school as and when needed. The income raised is an important way of enhancing school resources, and we ask parents to support our functions as much as possible.

 

The Wight Association of Small Primary Schools (WASPS)

 

Belonging to WASPS enables us to take part in activities involving the other WASPS Schools. This broadens the children’s educational and social experiences and enables staff to share expertise and staff development.

 

 

Cluster Projects

 

The school is part of the Carisbrooke Cluster and works with other schools on initiatives to raise standards of Learning and Teaching for pupils. The Head Teachers meet regularly, and staff have joint training sessions on matters identified for development through the Cluster.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LETTING

 

 

The school is able to let out some of its facilities. Every request for a letting will be taken on its own merit and the Governing Body reserves the right to refuse requests if necessary.  Costs born by the school will be passed on to the user.  Such costs will include caretaking, wear and tear and energy costs.

 

All users should complete the appropriate lettings form, available from the School Office.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISCLAIMER

 

 

Neither the school nor the LEA can accept responsibility for personal belongings brought to or left at school.  

 

The information contained in this publication relates to the school year for 2009 - 10.  Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that it is accurate as far as possible at the time of going to print, the Staff and Governors of the school do not accept responsibility for any subsequent changes not included, or for any other inaccuracies which may be found herein.

 

 

 

 

 

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Subject

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2+

 

 

Level 2b+

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Science

 

 

****

 

100%

 

(100%)

 

88.8%

 

(83.0%)

 

22.2%

 

(24.9%)

 

 

Mathematics

 

 

****

 

100%

 

(100%)

 

88.8%

 

(74.7%)

 

33.3%

 

(24.9%)

 

 

Reading

 

22.2%

 

77.7%

 

(100%)

 

77.7%

 

(66.4%)

 

44.4%

 

(24.9%)

 

 

Writing

 

22.2%

 

(16.6%)

 

77.7%

 

(83.0%)

 

77.7%

 

(58.1%)

 

22.2%

 

(24.9%)

In this context we aim to provide a secure, stimulating and caring environment where:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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