Pastoral Care
Every class at our school is
represented on the School Council which meets
half-termly to discuss development and new initiatives. In addition
to addressing school-based issues the School Council annually
chooses and supports a charity, leading on fund-raising
events and communicating projects to the wider school
community.
The children are encouraged to listen
to each other and decide together on the choices to be made.
The children follow a citizenship programme which
enables them to develop speaking and listening skills and the
capacity to make reasoned judgements. Speakers are invited into
school to enhance this programme.
We are very aware of the special
needs of both gifted and talented and those with
varying degrees of learning difficulty. We have
systems in place to monitor pupil progress enabling us to quickly
identify a child who may be experiencing some difficulties or may
need extra challenges within a subject. We offer extension and
support teaching within our school setting, liaising with parents
and specialist teachers to ensure continued
development.
We are proud of our family
atmosphere, and welcome parents as a
valuable part of that family. Each class has its own Parent
Representative who ensures that the lines of communication
between school and home are kept open. Many parents also help with
reading or trips off site and the Social Committee
organises regular social events suitable for parents and
families.
Caring for the Whole Child
Our school family is made up of children of
different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. We aim to
enable all children to reach their potential in an atmosphere where
they are taught that friendship and respect are valued. As our
communication with parents is regular and our door is always open,
to maintain this ethos of equal opportunities and good
relationships is straightforward.
Your Child's Health
We take the health of our pupils very
seriously and always endeavour to identify changes relating to
their health whilst at school. We encourage parents to pay close
attention to any changes in their health.
Please click
here for detailed information about how long your child should
be off school if they contact various illnesses.
Class Sizes
Class sizes are below average and children are
treated as individuals with their own needs being met as required.
Children’s achievement is recognised in all areas of social,
creative and academic learning. Formal reports are sent home termly
but parent meetings, both planned and ad hoc, provide for a
continuous dialogue between home and school.