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Prospectus  Oldswinford Church of England Primary (Voluntary Controlled) School Field Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands. DY8 2JQ
Tel. 01384 818790 Fax. 01384 818791 E-Mail: website@oldswinford.dudley.gov.uk The school is administered by Dudley Metropolitan Education Committee whose Chief Education and Lifelong Learning Officer is :- John Freeman, Westox House, 1 Trinity Road, Dudley, West Midlands. DY1 1JQ
Mission Statement "To provide an environment where everyone can achieve their full potential within a Christian tradition of caring for and sharing with others." Aims of the School v To provide a safe and caring environment in which everyone can interact and learn. v To create an atmosphere which encourages self-discipline within a framework of respect for self and others. v To provide a broad, balanced, differentiated, well-resourced and relevant curriculum within which the delivery of the National Curriculum is facilitated. v To promote spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils at the school. v To pursue excellence in all we attempt. v To help develop in individuals an appreciation of achievements in art, music, science, technology and literature and to encourage them to achieve personal satisfaction for themselves in these areas. v To help pupils acquire self-respect, self-confidence and self-motivation so that the learning process may continue throughout school and adult life in order that they can become successfully independent. v To further develop links with our local community. The Governors of the School Governors: http://www.oldswinford.dudley.gov.uk/GOVERNORS.htm Mr E Gale Chairman Foundation 12 Park Street, Kingswinford. Miss V Harris Authority Mrs E Bowie Authority Mrs. M. Mason Authority Mrs M Abbotts Foundation Rev G Cross Foundation Mr S Williams Foundation Mr T. Nash Parent Governor Mrs. S. Smith Parent Governor Mrs W Apperley Parent Governor Mrs M Bennett Parent Governor Vacant Parent Governor Vacant Parent Governor Mrs A Round Teacher Governor Mr S Pepper Governor Vacant Staff Governor Mrs H. Epsom Co-opted Governor Telephone numbers of Parent Governors are available from school. The Governing Body of the school is made up as follows, · 4 Foundation Governors (3 appointed by the Diocese, Rector ex-officio) · 3 Authority Appointed Governors · 6 Parent Governors (Elected by Parents) · 1 Teacher Governor (Elected by Teaching Staff) · 1 Non-Teaching Governor (Elected by Non-Teaching Staff) · Head Teacher (Ex-officio or Governor) · Co-opted Members (Elected by the Governors) The Governors serve for a term of four years. They are responsible for the running of the school in all aspects, curriculum, expenditure, buildings, etc. Many of these duties are delegated to the Head Teacher. The Governors meet at least once every Term and an Annual Parents Meeting is also held. This is to allow parents the opportunity to raise various issues, propose new resolutions and make comments as well as for the Governing Body to describe their actions and discharge of duty over the previous year. Teaching Staff and Responsibilities Teaching and non teaching Staff http://www.oldswinford.dudley.gov.uk/STAFF.htm Teaching Staff : Mr S Pepper Headteacher Mr J Tromans Deputy Head/Curriculum Manager Class RR Mrs A Round CRH Mrs L Hicklin / Mrs. P. Croydon. 1H Miss M. Haward. 1C Mrs E Clarke 2J Miss C. Jones 2R Mrs. S. Roberts Lower Phase Co-ordinator/KS1 Mathematics 3H Miss A. Higginbotham 3L Miss S. Lengweiler 4B Mrs. K. Banford 4L Mrs. M. Liles 5J Mrs. L. Jandrell. 5W Mrs. J. Wilmore 6H Mr. S. Hicklin Upper Phase Co-ordinator/KS2 Mathematics 6J Mrs. J. Wellings. Miss R. Cook Special Curriculum Activities. Miss H Bibbey 0.5 Curriculum Support/Yr 2 Mrs S Wakeley Non-Teaching Staff Mr. P. Brookes Business Manager Mrs J McGuinness Reception/Admin Support. Mrs. C. Allen Reception/Admin Support. Mrs L Brown Teaching Assistant/First Aid Miss D Tate Teaching Assistant/First Aid Mrs J Josephs/ Teaching Assistant/First Aid Mrs. J. Hart. Mrs D Davis Learning Support Assistant Mrs G Hegedus Teaching Assistant Mrs. A. Crutchley Learning Support Assistant. Mrs. J. Martin Teaching Assistant Mrs. S. Wilkins Teaching Assistant Mrs. L. Hale. Learning Support Assistant.
Mr R.
Fereday Site Manager
Head’s Welcome Welcome to Oldswinford CE Primary School. This handbook is designed to help answer many of the questions you are likely to raise when sending your child to their new school. Having read the following pages you may have other questions, which we will be pleased to answer for you. At Oldswinford we aim to pursue our studies to the highest academic level through a combination of structured and spontaneous experiences. This approach takes place within a caring social situation, the tone of which is set by the children and staff together. We interact with our environment and each other on the basis of consideration and courtesy. The happy atmosphere which we generate, is recognised and added to, by all those joining us on a short or longer-term basis. We aim to equip our children with social life skills and develop their potential for academic learning. The education of children is a partnership between parents, children and the school, where great emphasis is placed upon mutual respect, understanding, tolerance and co-operation. Should you wish to visit our school please feel free to contact our Receptionist to make an appointment. S Pepper
Head Teacher Oldswinford C of E Primary School – Brief History A full History of the School can be found on http://www.oldswinford.dudley.gov.uk/OCEPS_HISTORY.htm The Oldswinford Church School, as it was called then, opened in the Spring of 1860. It housed a separate Boys’ School, Girls’ School and Infant School up until 1939 when it was renamed Oldswinford Junior and Mixed Infants. In 1966 the Infant department was separated from the Junior department when the Juniors moved to a new building in Field Lane named Oldswinford C of E Junior School. The school was officially opened in June 1967 by Rev L M Charles-Edwards, Bishop of Worcester. Ten years later [1977] the Infants joined the Juniors in Field Lane where they were housed in mobiles and the School; re-named again this time to Oldswinford C of E Primary. In June 2000 we celebrated the official opening of the Infant’s building alongside the Junior building. In 2005 the school was further extended with the construction of the Lower School Hall. Admission to School What do I do if I wish my child to attend? All children will begin school at the start of the autumn term in September. Admission forms are available from the school office from the September of the year before the child is due to start school. Parents can also apply to register their child for a place at school online at www.dudley.gov.uk/admissions. Parents will be notified by the school admissions service during April if a place has been allocated for their child to start school the following September. Preliminary visits in the form of 'Play Afternoons' for children and parental contact with their child's reception teacher are arranged in the term before the child officially starts school. When children start school we ask all parents to complete a new pupil form. On this form we ask for contacts and telephone numbers where we can contact you during the day in case of illness etc. If you do not have a telephone we ask you to provide the number of a relative or friend we might contact in cases of emergency. A list of school admission dates, term dates etc. is in the supplement to this booklet. What if my child wants to move to Oldswinford mid year? You should apply as soon as you can. If there is space in your child’s year group, we will be able to give you an immediate answer. If not, you will need to contact the School's Admission Service, Dudley LEA, Westox House, Dudley. Where possible it is preferred that, children begin school at the beginning of a Term or half Term for educational reasons, however we understand that this is not always possible. What is the organisation of classes? Classes throughout the school are of mixed ability and are organised according to age. Class groups are changed each year as pupils move into the next year group. What is the liaison for Reception Class children and parents? Parents and children are invited into school prior to their entry to visit and to learn first hand what the school routines are. Parents are invited into school to discuss their child on an individual basis in an informative one-to-one discussion with their child's teacher. A series of afternoon visits (Play Afternoons) are arranged where children are invited to come into school to familiarise themselves with the routine of the school environment and get to know the staff. Parents usually accompany their children into school initially and this allows easy access to Reception Teachers. Parents are encouraged to allow their children to become independent as soon as possible but must feel free to contact Reception Teachers at any reasonable time without having to contact the Head Teacher first. The School undertakes a Baseline Assessment of children beginning in Reception. The School Day The school day is divided into two sessions. Morning Session 9.00am - 12.00 noon with a break of 15 minutes during the morning for Years R, 1 & 2 9.00am – 12.05pm with a break of 15 minutes during the morning for Years 3, 4, 5 & 6 Afternoon session 1.15pm - 3.30pm (Years. R, 1 & 2 have a mid afternoon break) Pupils should not normally arrive earlier than 10 minutes before the starting times of sessions and on no account should children be left in school unless they have been put in the charge of a teacher. Any pupils returning to school after the afternoon session for forgotten items must inform a responsible adult in school of their presence. Lunch Time Arrangements School Cooked Lunches The cooked lunch service is not based on a cafeteria format but there is ample choice offered of main meal and sweet/pudding/fruit. These may be paid for termly, weekly on the first day of the school week or on a daily basis. Please send money in a named envelope. All monies are banked immediately (for security reasons). If your child is absent and has paid for their dinner/s then those meals are automatically credited to the next mealtime or next week. Currently all meals cost £1.60 Sandwich Lunches Parents are asked to pack these in a suitable container clearly marked with the child's name. These are stored first thing in the morning on shelving by classrooms or in the Study Area. Please do not include hot drinks, fizzy drinks, cans or glass drink containers. Water is available in the hall as well as other 'still' drinks, milk shakes, etc, which can be purchased cheaply from the kitchen. Supervision Children are supervised throughout the lunch period by dinner supervisors who have the Head Teacher's authority to oversee the welfare and safety of the children. Pupils must follow their instructions as they would those of their teacher. Break A selection of fresh fruit is cut up and provided for the Reception children, along with a choice of milk shakes, orange juice and apple juice in the afternoon. We request that parents support us by providing £1 each week Children in Years 1 and 2 may bring a snack and a drink in a suitable container for morning and afternoon break periods. School Uniform School Uniform http://www.oldswinford.dudley.gov.uk/School_Uniform.htm We ask that parents support our request that children wear the school uniform. It is felt that a uniform provides group identity and a sense of belonging as well as fostering a certain 'esprit de corps’ especially when we are involved with other schools in different surroundings. Practically it also offers parents and children a known situation each morning so that any fuss over what to wear is minimised. All clothing must be clearly marked with your child's name. Uniform White or grey shirts, white blouse Polo or soft collar shirts can be worn in reception classes Sweatshirt (ordered from school office through the PTA) Red pullover or cardigan Grey trousers (short or long), grey skirt/grey trousers Red gingham dress - summer Grey or white socks Shoes (Not trainers) PE Kit Red tee shirt Black shorts White socks Black Plimsolls (Slip-on or Velcro are advised) Games in Years 3,4,5 & 6 Track Suit (Optional for Cold Weather) Trainer Shoes. All children will need an apron or large shirt, which can be worn to protect their clothing when necessary. Jewellery In the interest of safety no jewellery should be worn for school. Those having pierced ears may have a simple stud type earring, which must be removed for PE and be placed in a named container along with watches etc. If such items are brought to school then they are the responsibility of the children themselves. Note: Where studs cannot be removed as in the case with newly pierced ears then children may not take part in PE. The long summer holiday period is a time when this would cause least disruption. Curriculum Pupils study all of the subjects that are part of the National Curriculum and are appropriate to their ages. These are the subjects of English, Mathematics and Science, Information Communication Technology along with Religious Education and the Foundation Subjects of History, Geography, Music, Art, Physical Education and Technology. The word ' Curriculum' is given to the planned series of experiences which children encounter. We endeavour to offer a broad, varied and balanced series of experiences, which will stimulate and develop enquiring minds. Considerable emphasis is laid on the basic skills we need in life including numeracy, literacy, oracy and reading. Much time is spent, especially in the Early Years, practising and extending these skills in a variety of situations. We operate many different types of teaching strategies, which allow for class, group and individuals to be the unit of focus with the needs and development of the individual being foremost in our thoughts. In the Early Years the focus is on the children themselves and the curriculum revolves around family, home, immediate environment and their experiences. Learning is brought about by interactions of a concrete nature. As experience grows we develop themes or topics incorporating more and more of the basic skills. Children are generally taught as Class Groups and where appropriate, in Year Groups, (eg art/design, and games). In each Year Group teachers have designed programmes of study to suit the needs of pupils incorporating the experiences necessary to satisfy the National Curriculum. As children progress through the school more and more emphasis is placed on involving the child in planning experiences and they are more and more responsible for much of the learning. Research skills enhanced by Information Technology play an increasingly important role as children progress. Reception work through the Foundation Stage towards the Early Learning Goals. This prepares them for the National Curriculum, which, for most children will commence in Year 1. The school curriculum, approved by the Governors and in line with the LEA Curriculum Guidelines is under review by Governors and is modified where and when appropriate according to needs and demands placed upon it. The school programmes of study are available to parents as is the National Curriculum Documentation and the minutes of Governors meetings plus all the LEA Curriculum Policy Statements along with several D.F.E. Publications If you would like access to any of these documents please contact the school office with details of your request. Reasonable notice would be required. Staff have In-Service support and undertake much school and personal development work in school and out of school time. Complaints about the School Curriculum If parents have complaints regarding the curriculum there are set procedures, which are to be followed. Please contact the Headteacher for information. Special Educational Needs The school supports identified children throughout the school through its Special Needs Policy which was formulated by direct reference to the Local Education Authority SEN Policy and Guidelines. The school currently has two and a half days of additional extra teacher support as well as in-class teacher support. The Special Needs Co-ordinator has non-class contact time arranged to support the SEN Policy operation both immediate and administratively. Language and Literacy The school operates the National Literacy Strategy where language and literacy are at the heart of all that we do in school. They are the foundation of all our facets of learning. We build on existing speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a logical and progressive way. Mathematics The school operates the National Numeracy Strategy where much effort and time is spent on the vital concept formation in early years using practical work and mental strategies to develop the skills of numeracy. As expertise builds, investigative work and more advanced problem solving work is introduced and mathematics is used as a vital aid to communicating and expressing ideas. Calculators are used when appropriate as children move through the school but in early years particular emphasis is placed on mental calculation. Science We aim to develop knowledge of a scientific approach to problems so that enquiry, and, investigation can be structured by children to help in the formulation of solutions. The way children work and think scientifically is developed along with knowledge and concept formation. Information Communication Technology Our school is involved, along with all Dudley Schools, in a national pilot for the introduction and use of ICT across the curriculum. We have a 16 station computer ‘suite’ timetabled for use across every year group. Outside class year groups are further ‘clusters’ of 2/3 computers and each class has at least one computer and printer. Our aim is to give each child a wide variety of computer experience allowing the gradual build up of competence and expertise. Children experience word processing, data handling, desktop publishing etc. and they all have an e-mail address and can ‘surf’ the Dudley Grid for Learning as well as the Internet itself on occasions. Note: We are assured of screening and ‘firewall’ type protection for material entering the Dudley Grid. We are able to communicate with other local and national schools as well as setting up international links when appropriate. Religious Education The school’s RE Programme is in accordance with the Dudley Agreed Syllabus for RE. We aim to introduce children to the religious and spiritual areas of experience and to encourage an awareness of themselves in the community both locally and world wide. The syllabus is strongly Christian in nature but children will be made aware of other religions, customs and cultures in our multi-cultural society, in line with the Local Education Authority Multi Cultural Statement. Right of Withdrawal: As has always been the case, any parents not wishing their child to take part in RE or Collective Acts of Worship has the right to withdraw their child. Parents wishing to exercise that right should contact the Headteacher. Regular Acts of Collective Worship for all pupils are held in the school as follows:- Monday 10.15am Full Assembly - Whole School Tuesday 9.15am Key Stage 2 (Yrs 3, 4, 5 & 6) 10.15am Key Stage 1 (Yrs R, 1 & 2) Wednesday 10.15am Key Stage 1 (Yrs R, 1 & 2) Class Assembly Yrs. 3, 4, 5 & 6 Thursday 10.15am Key Stage 2 (Yrs 3, 4, 5 & 6) Class Assembly Yrs. R, 1 & 2 Friday 9.15am Full Assembly - Whole School (Parents are invited to Class Assemblies on Fridays) Design Technology Design Technology draws from all areas of the curriculum. It is concerned with planning and designing solutions to practical problems. Art Children are given the opportunity to convey their ideas in a visual way. They learn to communicate personal experiences and observations of their surrounding using a range of different materials and techniques. They are encouraged to discuss their own work and the work of others. They also look at the methods and approaches of artists, craft workers and designers, both past and present. Humanities The school follows a thematic approach to the teaching of history and geography incorporating the themes and topics outlined in National Curriculum documents with efforts being made throughout the curriculum to integrate these areas into the whole learning experience. Music We hope to awaken, develop and foster ability and confidence in music alongside an endeavour to increase perception and musical appreciation in our children. Staff, having particular expertise share some of the teaching with their colleagues involving all children with singing and percussion and later, through recorders, notation is taught. With the help of the peripatetic music services other instruments are taught to some children and the school has a band and a string group. Music is incorporated in concerts and productions throughout the year. Personal, Social and Health Education Personal, Social and Health Education is integrated across the curriculum and aims to develop the whole child in order that they will be successful in their learning and develop a positive sense of themselves and others. Involved are relationships, trust, respect, confidence, views, feelings, values, codes of behaviour and conduct, consequences and understanding. Health Education The school has a Health Education Policy, which is cross-curricular in all year groups. Education regarding human reproduction is part of the overall programme and specific instruction in personal hygiene including menstruation is given in Upper Years. Physical Education Children experience a regular programme of physical activity involving the acquisition of ball and games skills, educational gymnastics and creative dance. Swimming as an integral part of our PE programme is mandatory and lessons are taken at the Crystal Centre in Stourbridge with the main aim of the programme being to teach non-swimmers to swim and to help existing swimmers improve their skills. The outdoor programme is enhanced in the Summer Term with some after school activities such as soccer, netball, cricket, rounders, etc., being offered after school for older children. Sex Education The aim of the school sex education policy is to implement and maintain a positive, progressive and sensitive sex education programme throughout the school; to be reinforced with traditional confidential health counselling. This is to be achieved through a cross curriculum delivery which will take into account the parent and the teacher and pay regard to sensitive personalities; cultural, spiritual and moral consideration; and the value of family life. The purpose is to support the parental role in providing informal and structured information to help our children to understand their growth and development, physiologically and psychologically, before they reach the age of puberty. The programme, related to age, will encourage healthy enquiry, promote awareness and understanding of social and sexual relationships and foster mutual respect. The full statement is available for inspection on request. Assessment The school undertakes a baseline assessment of pupils starting in Reception. Pupils are monitored throughout the year and the Headteacher receives verbal reports on children. In line with the requirements of National Curriculum pupils will be assessed using Teacher Assessment Tasks (TATs). Throughout their time in school children are assessed constantly by their teachers in line with National Curriculum drawing from programmes of study devised by the school. Children in Year 2 and Year 6 are scheduled to undertake Government Standard Assessment Tasks (SATS). Information of these assessments is conveyed to parents by report forms and during parents meetings. Pupils moving to Secondary Schools will have a profile of their attainments including levels in National Curriculum Subjects and other indications of progress made. Homework Homework is seen as being of benefit in the education of your child. When properly set and designed within the capabilities of the child, it can offer opportunity to research new material outside the constraints of the school classroom. It can allow the practice of skills learnt; be used to allow completion of work begun and work independent of school and teachers. Parents are requested to support their children by signing and subscribing to a Home–School Agreement which, outlines the role of homework in pupils’ experience of school. Homework may be set for classes, groups or individuals as the occasion arises and needs are perceived, as well as being a time to learn times tables and particular spellings on a regular basis. We are mindful of many other activities which, your child may be involved in and do not wish to overburden pupils. Throughout the whole school there is 'unofficial' homework in terms of talking to your children, sitting and sharing a reading book, drawing together, etc., all of which are important facets of your child's learning. Extra Curricular Activities Sporting Aims & Provision for Sport [for current clubs see: http://www.oldswinford.dudley.gov.uk/School_Clubs.htm ] All pupils are involved in sport and physical activity through the normal school curriculum. All classes have timetabled physical activity time to include PE, dance and drama and games. Pupils are involved is swimming tuition as part of the PE curriculum in Years 3, 4, 5 & 6. The school attempts to offer additional sporting involvement for pupils through its membership of the LEA Sports Link Programme. This programme has involved children in the following sports during normal school time:- fencing, volleyball, cricket, netball, basketball, soccer, table tennis, short tennis and fitness activities. The school is involved in Local Authority Area Leagues in netball, soccer and cross country and teams are entered in the Area Championships for athletics and the Dudley Championships for cross country and gymnastics. Throughout all of these involvements, the school aims in sport are:- · To enhance opportunities for all pupils to take part in sports · To encourage and help develop sporting excellence in pupils · To provide opportunities for pupil co-operation through team membership and interaction with other pupils. Musical Instrument Tuition The school has involvement with Dudley Peripatetic Music Service where expert music teachers for specific instruments come into school to teach groups and individual pupils. Tuition is available upon request to the Head of Service and details of charges and instrument rental etc., are contained in a Music Service Booklet available from the school office. Tutors prepare pupils for music exams and report to parents on progress. Pupils having tuition are requested to give of their talents both in school and across the LEA
Orchestra. Where conflict of dates arise it is school and LEA Policy that school commitments will usually take priority. Other Information School Attendance It is very important that parents support regular attendance and punctuality by pupils. Excessive absence interrupts the continuity that is vital in learning. Where absence is unavoidable through illness of a prolonged nature and your child is well enough to study, (e.g. the recovery from chicken pox, etc.), then work can be set from school by arrangement with your child's class teacher. Parents of children who are absent are asked to notify the School Secretary by phone, or the Class Teacher by letter upon return the reason for their absence. If you are planning a holiday in term time please will parents complete a Holiday Form obtainable from and returned to the Secretary. If your child has a medical appointment during school hours please will parents inform your child's class teacher and upon return to school during the same day, report in to the School Secretary. Insurance Whilst on school premises, children are covered by Dudley MBC’s Public Liability Insurance, they do not however have any personal insurance. Information is available upon request, from the Head for those parents who are interested in taking out personal insurance for their children whilst at school. Medicines If a child has to have continuity of medication during school hours then parents must personally contact the Head Teacher. Pupils should obviously not attend school with illnesses that can be contracted by others and advice for the exclusion periods for the common communicable diseases is obtainable from school. Medical Screening Programme During the school year Dudley South PCT will arrange for the following screening programme to take place:- Dental Screening: Carried out by Dental Officers each year. No treatment or further inspections will be offered without the signed consent of a parent or guardian. Health Care Interviews: These interviews will take place within the school during the following academic years: Year 4 (8yr. olds) - Vision, height, weight, feet and oral hygiene Year 6 (10yr. olds) - Vision, height, weight, blood pressure and oral hygiene All of these interviews and appropriate health education advice will be given on a one- to-one basis. If there are any health problems found at these interviews, the School Nurse will contact parents or guardians and assist them in getting help for their child. Our School Nursing Sister is based at Westhill Clinic, Tel. Stourbridge 366550. She is a Registered General Nursing Sister with further specialised training in school nursing. Her prime objective is to promote the health and well being of the school child and young person, so that they may reach their full potential and not be disadvantaged through ill health. Illness or Accidents in School If a child is taken ill, or has an accident in school parents or a named contact will be notified as soon as possible. If an accident occurs and we are unable to contact parents immediately and hospital treatment is necessary we will take the child to hospital while further efforts are being made to contact parents. Consent form We often wish to organise short visits to local resource spots such as the park, local High Street, etc., which requires your permission as parents. The Governors and staff would request the flexibility to make such visits at short notice with the provision that we would inform all parents of major venues to be visited well in advance of going. Parents are asked to complete a form giving the school permission to involve their children in short local trips throughout the year as and when these arise. Charges and remission of charges for school activities Activities offered during the normal teaching day should be available to all pupils regardless of their parents' ability or willingness to meet the costs. Nothing prevents contributions being invited on a voluntary basis but no child may be disadvantaged by a failure to contribute. In order for school visits to be undertaken it will be necessary to have substantial parental contributions in order to cover the costs of the visits. The reality is that our present resources would not permit many trips because of the magnitude of expenditure on coaches etc. and without voluntary support such trips would not be viable. Remission policy
Where
parents are in receipt of income support or family credit the LEA will
remit the full cost of board and lodgings for any residential activity
forming part of the curriculum and taking place within school hours.
Information regarding this policy is available from the Head Teacher. Discipline All children have a right to an ordered, secure and supportive environment in which to learn. Rules are necessary for the safe, efficient and sensible running of a school. Our rules are few and have been formed by teachers and children over time to suit the needs of the school. There is sometimes a need for the operation of sanctions which, would be those used by a prudent parent based on fairness and common sense. They will take into account the circumstances, the age of the pupil, the misdeed and the individual child. Sanctions may include repeat or additional work, loss of playtimes, etc. If a child's behaviour is seriously unacceptable or there is frequent bad behaviour then parents are informed and a meeting is held to help resolve the situation. We aim for self-discipline forming within each individual. Parking
When
delivering or collecting children from school by car, will parents pay
due regard to the parking restrictions and zigzag areas around the
school gates, which are there to aid the safety of children. In order
to minimise inconvenience to residents, will parents also park with due
care, ensuring access to driveways, non-obstruction of pavements, etc.,
so that disruption is minimised and safety is enhanced. At the present
time an unofficial 'one way' system operates which helps lessen the
problem. Will parents and children please not use the main driveway
entrance? When can you see us? Contact with Staff We have a large school campus to manage so we would ask parents with children other than reception to contact the Head or Deputy Head before approaching the class teachers. We ask all visitors, including parents to report to the Reception Secretary at the Main Entrance to the school. Parents Consultation Evenings We have two main consultation evenings per year where parents can discuss their child's progress with staff. The first of these is a 'Meet the Teacher,' held in the Autumn Term which is primarily to meet together to discuss and not to review work specifically. A subsequent meeting, held in Spring Term focuses more on academic and other progress with an eventual end of year review/open evening. Parent Teacher Association PTA: http://www.oldswinford.dudley.gov.uk/PTA.htm The school has a PTA whose aim is to advance the education and well being of pupils at Oldswinford CE Primary School by a coming together of staff, parents and children in a variety of situations where interpersonal skills and relationships flourish. The PTA organise fayres and functions to help raise money for equipment beyond our ordinary financial resources and in the past have helped fund computers, audio visual aids, furnishing of curtains, etc., which have been highly beneficial. Membership is automatic for parents upon entry and no fee is payable. The PTA relies upon the support of all parents and those interested in committee work or who would like to help on occasions please contact the Chairperson of the PTA.
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