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Woodthorpe Community

Primary School

„Learning together to meet the challenges of the future‟









Annual Prospectus 2010 - 2011

Woodthorpe Community Primary (3-11) School





Lewis Road

Sheffield

S13 8DA





Telephone (0114) 2399167

Fax (0114) 2642628



e-mail: enquiries @woodthorpe.sheffield.sch.uk

woodthorpeprimary.schnet.org/







Acting Headteacher: Mr David Smith

Acting Deputy Headteacher: Mrs Karen Bister

Acting Assistant Headteacher: Mrs Ruth Mather

Chair of Governors: Mr Larry Angel MBE







General enquiries about education in Sheffield should be made to:



The Director of Education

Town Hall

Sheffield

S1 2HH



Telephone (0114) 2735726







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Councillor Andrew Sangar

Cabinet Member for

Children’s Services and Lifelong Learning

and Councillor for Fulwood Ward



Town Hall

Sheffield

S1 2HH



Dear Parent,



I am pleased to contribute to the prospectus for Woodthorpe Primary school.



As a parent I know at first-hand how important school is in providing opportunities and

fulfilling the potential of every child. I'm personally committed to making sure that every

child in every family and across every community in Sheffield has the opportunity to fulfil

their potential. Schools play the key role in this and I'm determined that every school in

Sheffield is as good as it can be, continues to improve, and provides a high quality broad-

based education appropriate for each child.



The role of the Council's children's services is to support all schools in providing good

education for all. That means looking at the buildings and seeing if there are

opportunities to modernise them. It means ensuring that the teachers and support staff

are well trained, well led by the Head teacher, and that the school governors provide

appropriate support and challenge.



The education of a child is a partnership. Central to that partnership is the child ready and

willing to learn, taught by well qualified experienced teachers and teaching assistants. It

includes ensuring that the school provides learning environments where the children feel

safe, secure and happy. The partnership also includes you as parents, supporting and

encouraging your child in helping them value school and learning. In the background of

this partnership is Sheffield children's services providing support for the school and willing

your child on to take up opportunities and fulfil their potential.



I am committed to listening to the views of parents and local communities. Good schools

have close relationships with parents and the communities they serve and I am

determined to see these relationships thrive in the years ahead.



I am sure that all my colleagues on Sheffield City Council join me in wishing you and your

child well. We will work together to ensure that your child has the opportunities to enjoy

learning and succeed at school.





Councillor Andrew Sangar

Cabinet Member for Children's services and Life Long Learning









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Welcome to Woodthorpe School



This prospectus has been prepared to help you and your child by explaining some of the workings

and organisation of Woodthorpe Community Primary school. It is our aim that the information here

assists in making your child‟s time at the school happy and successful.



As your child‟s parent or carer you are always welcome to visit the school, to arrange to meet with

staff and to support the activities of the school. Your full participation in your child‟s education will

be vital in ensuring that s/he achieves and experiences all that s/he can.









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Our School Aims



In the spirit of inclusion we will work with our children to:





 achieve their full potential as rounded individuals

 achieve high standards in all areas of the curriculum

 develop themselves as confident, self- motivated, independent and collaborative learners

 be able to adapt to new challenges and opportunities

 be active contributors to the school and to the wider community

 value themselves

 value and care for others in the local community and the wider world

 understand and accept the rights and responsibilities of being citizens of the future

 learn about, value and enjoy our diverse society





Our Mission



To achieve these aims we will provide…



 A happy, healthy, safe and secure environment

 A school site providing the resources for an innovative and exciting learning environment for

the 21st Century

 High quality teaching across the whole curriculum

 A rich, challenging and relevant curriculum

 A wide range of extra- curricular opportunities

 Opportunities for pupils to play a part in developing their school and community

 A professional, skilled, highly motivated staff team committed to the ethos and aims of the

school

 A staff team increasingly reflective of the diversity within the local and wider community

 Opportunities for parents to be active partners in the education of their children and the life of

the school.

 A commitment to place the school within the community as a resource for lifelong learning and

a partner in regeneration.

 School leadership focused on continuous improvement.

 Effective management systems which support the drive to raise standards









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Introduction

Woodthorpe is a Community, day, co-educational Primary School for children from 3 to 11 years

old. It has no particular religious affiliation.



Admission information



Prospective parents are always most welcome to visit the school. Please contact the school office

to arrange an appointment.



Children are admitted to the Nursery (Foundation Stage 1) in the term following their third birthday.

Applications for Nursery places can be made directly to the Head of Nursery or through the school

office. The Nursery is part time; your child will be offered either a morning or afternoon place.

NB a place at Woodthorpe Nursery does not guarantee a place at Woodthorpe School.



Children are admitted to the full- time Foundation Stage 2 (Reception) class at the beginning of the

Autumn Term for children aged five between 1st September and 28th February and at the

beginning of the Spring Term for children born between 1st March and August 31st. Application

forms for Foundation Stage 2 must be made using the Children‟ and Young Person‟s Service

(CYPS) form which can be provided by the Nursery, through the school office or directly from the

LA. From September 2001 class sizes in FS2 and KS1 have been restricted by law to 30 or

below.



At the end of Year 6 most of our children transfer to the City school on Stradbroke Road.

Application information will be provided by the LA in the September of Y6. NB a place at

Woodthorpe School does not guarantee a place at City.





School Times



Nursery:

Morning 8.50- 11.50 am

Afternoon: 12.00- 3.00pm



Foundation Stage2/ Key Stage 1

School starts: 8.45

Lunch break 11.50- 12.50

School ends: 2.55



Key stage 2

School starts: 8.45

Lunch Break: 12.00- 12.55

School ends: 3.00



Children and parents using the breakfast bar should enter through the KS1 entrance from

8.00am.

Please do not send your child to school too early as we are unable to provide supervision

before 8.35. Children in FS2 and KS1 should report to their classrooms between 8.35 and

8.45; parents should stay with their children at this time to help them settle to their learning.



Children in KS2 should enter from the yard gates and go to the playground between 8.35

and 8.45. They will be met by their teachers at 8.45.



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School Uniform and Dress Code



All full- time pupils are expected to wear the school uniform. This is a blue sweatshirt

with a blue school polo shirt. These can be ordered through the school office.

Children should wear dark trousers/skirts and dark shoes. In addition children are

expected to dress in a way that is safe and suitable for school. Specifically:



 High heeled or excessively heavy shoes or boots should not be worn

 Our jewellery code should be observed- only small studs for pierced ears and

watches can be worn. No rings, bracelets, or necklaces of any material should be

worn. Nose studs or other piercings should not be worn. All ear studs and watches

should be removed for PE lessons.

 Long hair should be tied back for certain lessons- eg swimming, PE or technology.

 Children should wear our agreed kit for PE- the office can provide details.

 Crop tops or other revealing clothes should not be worn

 Children should be covered up in the sun to prevent sunburn; we encourage the

wearing of baseball caps or hats as a sun protector; we ask that these are

removed in the school building.



Please note that the school cannot be held responsible for the loss of clothing or

other possessions in school.



PLEASE MARK ALL CLOTHING WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME





Lost property is kept outside the school office. Unclaimed, unmarked lost property will

be displayed termly and then be disposed of.



Healthy Eating Policy



We achieved the national Healthy Schools Standard in 2007. It is our policy that

children should be encouraged to eat and drink healthily and follow an active healthy

lifestyle. This in turn will support their learning. As part of this approach we follow the

following rules:

No sweets should be brought to school or eaten at any time (including lunch

time) during the school day.

 At break times only fruit or healthy snacks should be eaten. No crisps or

chocolate,

 No sugary or fizzy drinks should be drunk at break times or during the day.

 Water is available to all children throughout the day.

 Fruit is available free to FS and KS1 children. In KS2 a fruit tuck shop is open

every morning.

 Milk can be bought termly in FS and KS1 and daily in KS2.





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SCHOOL TERMS AND HOLIDAYS ACADEMIC YEAR 2010/2011



All dates are inclusive





Term Name From To

and Holiday

Autumn Half Thursday 2nd September 2010 Wednesday 20th October 2010

Inset day – Weds 1st September 2010 Inset days Thurs & Fri 21st & 22nd Oct 2010

Term 1

October Half Monday 25th October 2010 Friday 29th October 2010

Term

Holiday

Autumn Half Monday 1st November 2010 Friday 17th December 2010

Term 2

Christmas Monday 20th December 2010 Monday 3rd January 2011

Holiday



Spring Half Tuesday 4th January 2011 Friday 18th February 2011

Term 1

February Monday 21st February 2011 Friday 25th February 2011

Half Term

Holiday

Spring Half Monday 28th February 2011 Friday 8th April 2011

Term 2

Easter Monday 11th April 2011 Monday 25th April 2011

Holiday



Summer Half Tuesday 26th April 2011 Thursday 26th May 2011

nd th

Term 1 May Day 2 May 2011 Inset day Friday 27 May 2011



Spring Bank Monday 30th May 2011 Friday 3rd June 2011

Holiday



Summer Half Monday 6th June 2011 Thursday 21st July 2011

Term 2 Inset day Friday 22nd July







For more information on school terms and holidays see:

www.sheffield.gov.uk/schoolholidays









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School staff and class organisation 2009-10

TEACHING STAFF YEAR GROUP

Miss C Hair Nursery/ FS2

Mrs E Wragg Nursery

Mrs J Shepherd FS2

Mrs R Streeter Y1

Miss J Govender Y1

Mrs C Grundy Y2

Mrs J Plant Y2

Miss N Milburn Y3

Mrs J Douglas Y3

Miss L Scott Y4

Mr J Agar Y4

Mr M Crookes Y5

Mr A Davis Y6

Mr F Reardon Y6

Mrs Clarke SENCO

Mr D Smith Acting Headteacher

Mrs K Bister Acting Deputy Headteacher



CLASSROOM SUPPORT STAFF

Mrs Sandra Ballantyne Learning Mentor

Mrs H Deakin Senior Teaching Assistant

Mrs S Lauder Senior Teaching Assistant

Mrs J Bradshaw Senior Teaching Assistant

Miss L Rowland HLTA

Mrs K Robinson HLTA

Mrs L Gaunt Senior Teaching Assistant

Mrs J Careless Senior Teaching Assistant

Mrs K Newton Senior Teaching Assistant

Mrs W Mitchell HLTA

Mrs C Hegyi Teaching Assistant

Miss J Nesbitt Teaching Assistant

Mrs H Gamban Teaching Assistant

Mrs M Fox Teaching Assistant

Mrs J Blackett HLTA

Mrs J Green Teaching Assistant

Mrs D Smith Teaching Assistant

Ms S Matthews Teaching Assistant

Miss J Townsend Teaching Assistant

Mrs K Manger Teaching Assistant



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Administrative Support Staff



Mrs G Allison Office Manager

Miss S Brown Finance & Data Officer

Mrs T Twelvetrees Office Clerk

Building Supervisor

Mr I Wild

Catering Staff

Ms Michelle Gregory Catering Manager

Mrs Diane Rooms Cook

Mrs Margaret Padley Kitchen Assistant

Mrs Melissa Brady Kitchen Assistant

Mrs Karen Farrelly Kitchen Assistant

Mrs Cheryl Colliver Breakfast Bar Assistant

Lunchtime Supervisors

Mrs C Sweeney(play leader) Miss C Borrows Mrs T Cole

Mrs K Morris Mrs S Machin (play leader)

Miss G Bolah Mrs S Chadwick Ms A Numan

Miss A Noble Mrs H Park Mrs A Carlton

Ms S Watson



Governors



From September 2010 the Governing Body is made up of:

5 Parent Governors

2 CYPS Governors

4 Staff Governors

3 Community Governors

2 Foundation Governors

2 Sponsor Governors



The Governors of Woodthorpe School are:



Name Responsibility

Larry Angel Chair CYPS

Dr Anita Campbell Vice chair/chair Finance & Community

Premises

Jayne Fairest Chair Curriculum/ H&S Foundation

Governor

Lindsey Scott Staff

Rebecca Streeter Safeguarding / Inclusion Staff

Norman Elliot Community

Nicola Gregory CYPS

Tracey Twelvetrees Training / Attendance Parent

David Smith Acting Headteacher

Karen Bister Acting Deputy Headteacher

Ryszard Szumski Chair Parents/ Community Parent

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Margaret Banks Performance Management Community

Samantha Szumski Chair - Personnel Parent

Esther Nkemchor Parent

Theresa Blakemore Parent

Craig Stowe Foundation







The Governors meet regularly and have wide ranging responsibilities. There are sub

committees to deal with personnel, finance, premises, curriculum, pay, parent and

curriculum matters. Other committees may also meet to deal with pupil discipline, staff

conduct, redundancy and other matters.







Attendance and Punctuality



Regular and punctual attendance is vital if a child is to be happy, settled and

successful at school.



In 2009-10 Woodthorpe School had 92.7% attendance.



Unauthorised absence is that for which no explanation has been given or where the explanation

does not meet government guidelines- for example shopping or a birthday. Up to two weeks‟

holiday may be authorised at the Headteacher‟s discretion- this is dependant on your child‟s

attendance over the past year; to request authorisation please ask for a form from the school

office. Please make every effort to avoid term time holidays- they disrupt your child’s

education, particularly if taken in September. Holidays taken in September or during test

weeks in school will not be authorised.



If your child is absent for any reason please contact school by 9.30. If no message is received

we will contact you before 10 am.



If your child has to leave school for an urgent reason eg medical appointments please obtain an

authorised absence pass from the school office when you collect your child. NB children will not

be able to leave school during the day unless collected by a parent or carer.



If your child is late for school please make sure s/he still attends. After 8.45am please

report to the office to obtain a late mark in the register.









The School Curriculum

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The 1988 Education Reform Act requires that every maintained school will follow the National

Curriculum. The law states that:



„The curriculum for each pupil, including those with special needs, should be balanced and broadly

based; that it should promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of

pupils and prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.‟



The National Curriculum is made up of:



Religious Education (R.E) for all pupils unless parents request otherwise.



Core Subjects: English, Mathematics, Science and Information and Communication Technology

(ICT).



Foundation Subjects: History, Geography, Technology, Music, Art, Physical Education (PE);

Modern Foreign Language (KS2)



These are organised into two Key Stages which contain attainment targets, programmes of study

and assessment arrangements. Assessment will take place through SATs at the end of Y2 and

Y6:



Key Stage 1 is Years 1 and 2;

Key Stage 2 is Years 3, 4, 5 and 6.



Reference copies of the National Curriculum documents are available on request.



The children in Foundation Stage 1 (Nursery) and Foundation Stage 2 (Reception) follow the

Foundation Stage Curriculum working towards the Early Learning Goals. They are assessed at the

end of FS2.



The National Curriculum is not the whole curriculum. Other areas include Personal, Health and

Social Education (including sex education) and drama.



The introduction of the National Literacy and Mathematics Strategies in 1998 and 1999 means

that on most days children from Y1 to 6 will take part in a „literacy‟ or „maths‟ lesson or „hour‟.









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Assessment



Your child‟s progress will be regularly assessed throughout the year. Your child‟s teacher will meet

you formally each term to discuss progress and targets. Each summer you will receive a full report

about your child‟s progress.



Educational Visits and Out of School Activities

Children are given regular opportunities to engage in school visits and to meet visitors to school as

part of their learning. In Y2 and Y6 they will be able to take part in residential visits to Whirlow

Farm and Thornbridge respectively.



There are also many opportunities to take part in activities at lunchtime and after school. At

present these include music, sports and ICT.









Religious Education



Religious Education is taught throughout school following a syllabus agreed within Sheffield. This

studies a number of religions and themes. Copies of the syllabus are available for inspection by

parents.



Assemblies



Daily assemblies take place in school. These usually follow a theme each week. Each assembly

includes a „thought for the week‟; children are invited to make this a prayer for themselves if they

wish.



Parents have the right to withdraw their child from RE or assembly. This must be discussed with

the Head Teacher.



Sex Education



The decision to include sex education in the school curriculum rests with the Governing Body. Sex

education by law must be „delivered in such a manner as to encourage pupils to have due regard

of the moral considerations and value of family life.‟



Sex education is part of the whole school curriculum with a focus on Personal, Health and Social

education. In Y5 and Y6 a more specific programme is followed. Parents are given the opportunity

to preview the lessons and materials used.









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After School at Woodthorpe



Extended school and study support

Woodthorpe provides an extensive programme of activities starting from 8.00am with the

Breakfast Club which is supervised by the Learning Mentor. There are programmes of activities

each ½ term which give children opportunities to select activities from 3.00pm onwards. We are

linked with the Children‟s University who award children certificates for attending any activity

before, during and after school or during the holidays. All members of staff are CRB checked and

First Aid trained.



Childcare Provision



Woodthorpe Development Trust and the school provide after school care provision from 3.00pm –

6.00pmand is paid at an hourly rate. Between 3.00pm and 4.00pm any child can access an activity

around arts & crafts, baking, sport, chess etc.

Please contact Heather Knight on 0114 2654165 for further information about availability and

costs or our Learning Mentor in school on 0114 2399167.

The programme “After School at Woodthorpe” provides all the information about activities,

Childrens University, contact numbers and forms and can be given on request.







Behaviour



It is our belief that children are capable of high standards of behaviour from an early age. Working

to develop self discipline, awareness of others and of right and wrong is part of our daily teaching

and learning. We will always look to reinforce positive behaviour. Where our rules are not followed

our approach will be to discuss any issues with children and if necessary withdraw privileges

including imposing lunchtime detentions where appropriate. Should the behaviour persist the child

will be seen by a senior member of staff and if necessary contact will be made with parents; by

working in partnership most problems can usually be overcome.



As a last resort a period of exclusion from lunchtime or from school may be necessary. In such

cases parents will always be fully consulted and are given a right of appeal to the Governing Body.



Charging



Some activities can only take place because parents make some contribution towards the cost. In

most cases such contributions are voluntary and no child will be treated differently whether

payment has been made or not. However if insufficient funds are received then the activity may

not take place.



Charges for residential visits are not voluntary; however if the cost of any activity causes problems

for you, please speak to a member of staff in confidence, we can usually work out a solution.



In the case of wilful damage to school property or equipment during or outside school hours our

policy is to ask for a contribution towards the cost.









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Child protection



Under the Children Act 1989, staff in schools have a duty to report any concerns they have that

any child may be at risk of significant harm or in need of extra support. The Child Protection Co-

ordinators at Woodthorpe are David Smith and Carol Clarke. If you have any concerns about your

own or any other child please contact David Smith or Carol Clarke. In turn if there are any

concerns about your child she will contact you. Only when the safety of the child may be at risk will

parents not be informed immediately while advice is sought from Social Services.









Complaints



We hope that most complaints can be dealt with informally by discussion with staff or the Head

Teacher. If you wish to bring something to the attention of the Governing Body please contact the

Parent Governors via the school (listed on page 11)

There is a school and LA procedure to be followed if informal means do not succeed. A copy of

this procedure can be obtained on request.



Community Links



We work closely with the Woodthorpe Development Trust and with the Children‟s Centre. Regular

Newsletters about their activities are sent from school.



Data Protection



Information about your child supplied by you is kept on the computer in the school office. We are

registered with the data protection agency. You are welcome to view this information at any

reasonable time.



Attendance registers are also kept electronically as is achievement data.



Disabled access

Our new school site includes the following features to support the inclusion of all pupils, staff and

parents:-

 Access to the building on all levels from the school gates.

 Handrails on paths.

 Disabled parking at the main entrance.

 Signage throughout school to support visual impairment.

 Hearing loop in the main hall.

 Colour scheme to support the concentration of all learners.

 A lift between KS1 and KS1 buildings.

 Doors are designed for access by wheelchair users.









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Freedom of Information



Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 we have a responsibility to make information available

to the public. A copy of the Governing body Statement on Freedom of Information is available from

the office on request.









Home learning/supporting your child



You are the people who know your child best and play the most important part in her/his learning.

Please support your child in any homework set. In particular, your child‟s progress will be greatest

if you read with them regularly, help with spelling and maths practise and games throughout all

years of school.



Learning Mentor



Our Learning Mentor, Mrs Sandra Ballantyne has a key role in supporting the inclusion of pupils

who may experience barriers to their learning and participation. She has a leading responsibility

for promoting improved attendance and in working with children and families where the child‟s

social or emotional needs require extra support. She can be contacted through the school office.



Lettings



The school may be used for certain events by the local community. A copy of our lettings policy is

available from the school office.



Medical facilities



As a school we have a number of staff trained in first aid. As such they can deal with minor

injuries. However it is vital that we are able to contact you as soon as possible if your child is ill or

has had an accident. Please complete and return the form at the back of this booklet and

keep us informed of any changes particularly to mobile numbers.

We can advise you about the isolation period for common infectious diseases such as chicken pox

and measles.

Medicines, creams and drops cannot normally be administered in school. The exception to this is

asthma. Younger children‟s inhalers are kept in the Infant staff area ; from Y3 children will keep

inhalers with them. If your child has other conditions such as extreme eczema or diabetes please

contact us to discuss a care plan for your child.

Children should not bring any medicines or tablets to school to keep in their bags or

pockets.









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Money and Valuables



If children bring any money to school for trips etc please send it in an envelope with your child‟s

name, class and purpose clearly marked. Your child‟s teacher will send it to the office with the

register.

Valuable possessions including mobile phones should not be brought to school. We cannot take

responsibility for money or belongings lost or damaged on school premises.



Nursery



The Nursery has a separate booklet as there are many differences in its organisation from the rest

of the school.



The Nursery currently provides up to 39 places in the morning and 39 in the afternoon for children

between 3 and 5 years old. The Nursery is staffed by one teacher and two Senior Teaching

Assistants on a ratio of one adult to thirteen children. We offer flexible provision whereby children

may attend full days or half days for a total of 15 hours per week. Staff will discuss your

preferences and aim to accommodate your wishes.



The many experiences our Nursery can offer are a valuable stage in a child‟s development. Ideally

we would like all our children to have attended Nursery before moving to full time education. The

Nursery provides a friendly, secure environment where children can develop at their own pace and

begin the process of being part of a group. Parents are always welcome to contribute their ideas,

time and expertise to the Nursery,



A place can usually be offered for your child in the term after her/his 3 rd birthday. Before your child

starts a member of staff will make a home visit to talk to you and to meet your child in the home

environment. Visits to Nursery are very welcome if you are thinking of applying for a place or in

preparing your child.



The Nursery is the first part of the Foundation Stage of education and works closely with the

Reception Class (Foundation Stage 2) with regular exchanges and a weekly joint assembly. Both

parts of the Foundation Stage work towards the Early Learning Goals. Information is available on

request.









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Parental Involvement



If you would like to be involved in school in any capacity please speak to a member of staff. We

are very appreciative of offers of help in the classrooms, the library, with sports; with out of school

events and visits. We can also arrange training as a reading volunteer which will benefit your child

and others.



Our fund raising group „Friends of Woodthorpe‟ is also very important to us in supporting our work.

They can be contacted through the school office.



If you are interested in becoming a school Governor please ask to talk to a Governor or to the

Head Teacher.



NB to comply with advice from the LA on Child Protection we will ask volunteers to

undergo a police check. This can be arranged through the school office





Pastoral care



As mentioned elsewhere it is a priority to us that your child is happy and secure in school. Please

keep us informed of anything which you feel may affect your child‟s learning at school. Information

will be treated in confidence. In turn we will contact you if we have concerns about your child‟s

emotional state.





Personal Accident Insurance



The school has taken out an insurance policy to cover pupils and adults involved in off site

activities.

The City Council has insurance cover for damage or injury arising from Council negligence.



Road safety



Our crossing wardens are on duty on Nodder Road and Woodrove Avenue before and after school

each day. Please encourage your child to cross with the warden and to cross other roads safely.

As a healthy school we encourage our pupils to walk to and from school.



NB Please do not park on the yellows zig- zag lines or opposite the school gates. This is

extremely dangerous as well as illegal. Parents should not use the visitors’ car park

between 8.15am – 9.15am or 2.30pm – 3.15pm.



Security



To maintain the security and safety of all in school we operate a controlled access system. Once

school has started each day any visitors should report to the main entrance on Lewis Road which

is monitored from the school office. After entry they should sign in and wear a visitor‟s badge.









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School Council



Our school Council was set up in 2003 as a way of representing the ideas and views of the pupils.

Meetings are held regularly and members report back to their classes.





School Meals



School meals are cooked on site by our own staff. The current cost is £1.92 per day (£9.60 per

week). Please try to send the correct money to school on Monday no matter which days

your child has lunch.



If special diets are required for medical reasons please inform the school office.



If you think your child might be entitled to free school meals please collect a form from the

office. Please register entitlement to free school meals even if you do not intend to take up

a meal for your child.



School Milk



Children entitled to free school meals are entitled to free school milk.

Children under five are eligible for free school milk. In FS and KS1 milk can be purchased termly;

this costs £9.80 in the Autumn Term (14p per day). In KS2 it can be purchased daily from the

tuck shop at 15p. Milk with fluoride added for dental care can be ordered.



School Nurse



Our school nurse Lisa Ibbotson visits school weekly. She can provide information, advice and

support on health issues to parents, children and teachers. She can also make links with other

health professionals. She also works with groups on health promotion programmes such as drugs

education.



Routine screening of your child‟s weight, height, vision and hearing is offered during the first year

of full time school. Where any problems are identified appropriate follow up and referral can be

arranged. Further tests can also be arranged if concerns are highlighted.



You can contact the school Nurse at any time via the school office or directly through the central

nursing service on 2694313.





Special Educational Needs



We see all our pupils as individuals. However at times during their school career many children

may have needs which require particular support or attention. In most cases special needs are

identified at an early stage and parents will make the school aware of this on the child‟s entry to

Nursery or school. In all cases where concerns are raised about barriers to a child‟s learning or

participation, parents will be involved in working with school to plan approaches and support.





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Our Special Needs Coordinator is Mrs Clarke. Her role is to oversee the provision for the

children identified as having particular needs. This may include extra staff support, particular

learning programmes, the involvement of outside agencies (eg Physiotherapist) and liaison with

parents.



If you have any concerns about your child‟s learning and progress in school please approach your

child‟s teacher or ask to see Mrs Clarke directly. In turn we will contact you if particular needs have

been identified.



The Governors responsible for SEN are Mr Norman Elliot who can be contacted through school.



Art



Our aims for the arts are outlined in the policies for art, music, drama and dance.



We had our first Arts Week in 2004 which is now an annual event. Annually we present

performances at Christmas in Nursery, Key Stage 1 and 2 and in the summer in Y2-Y6.



In the summer term of 2007 we were awarded the Arts Mark and we gained the Silver Artsmark

in 2009.



We have a thriving choir which has been involved in many events in school and with other

schools. A number of children are currently learning recorder.



Sport



Our school sporting aims are contained in our policy for P.E. We offer a wide range of extra

curricular sporting activities; in 2008-09 this included football, athletics, cricket, gymnastics, dance

and basketball. Since the completion of the new school site (2005-6) we now have enhanced

facilities – hall, games court and grassed sports pitch. We were awarded Active mark in 2007 and

2008.









In Conclusion



We work very hard to treat your child as an individual. We are always to keen to involve you as the

people who know your child best in providing the best learning opportunities possible. In turn we

are always open to suggestions from you and committed to helping you find any support you might

need that will benefit your child.



This book is only an introduction to Woodthorpe. If there is anything else you would like to know

please ask or better still come and see for yourself.

The information in this booklet relates to the school year 2010-11 and was up to date at the date of

publication. Some changes may take place before September 2011. If you feel we have left

anything important out of this booklet please let us know.









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COMPARATIVE REPORT



These tables show a summary of the National Curriculum results of pupils in the school (2009) and nationally (2008)

as a percentage of those eligible for assessment.



The number of eligible children is: 46



Figures may not total 100 per cent because of rounding.







RESULTS OF TEACHER ASSESSMENT 2009 and NATIONAL 2008



Percentage at each level

Pupils Pupils

W 1 2 3 4 5 6

disapplied absent

School 2 2 2 22 67 4 0 0 0

English

National 0 1 4 16 49 30 0 0 0



School 0 4 2 13 67 13 0 0 0

Mathematics

National 0 1 4 16 46 33 0 0 0



School 0 7 0 9 63 22 0 0 0

Science

National 0 0 2 12 47 38 0 0 0







TEST RESULTS 2009 and NATIONAL 2008



Percentage at each level

Below Pupils

3 4 5 # Pupils absent

level 3* not entered

School 7 37 48 7 0 0

English

National 6 13 51 30 0 1



School 4 11 57 24 0 0

Reading

National 6 6 38 49 0 1



School 4 48 35 4 0 0

Writing

National 6 26 48 20 0 1



School 7 9 65 17 0 0

Mathematics

National 5 15 47 31 0 1



School 7 4 30 57 0 0

Science

National 2 8 44 44 0 1









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, formally referred to as disapplied.





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Woodthorpe Community School





Data Collection Form



Please complete this form as fully as possible and return it to the school

office. It is essential that we are able to contact you or a relative/friend in case

of illness or accident.



Child‟s surname.................................... First Name..........................................

Middle Name(s)..................................... Chosen Name....................................

Gender: Male/Female (please circle) Date of Birth.......................................

Address...............................................................................................................

Post Code............................................................................................................



Please give details of all persons who have parental responsibility and of anyone

else who can be contacted in an emergency.





Parent/carer/relative Home address Phone- home; work; mobile









Name(s) of any brothers and sisters in school..........................................................



Please indicate if your child has any dietary needs..................................................



Please indicate if your child has any medical needs................................................



Family Doctor (Name/ Address/ telephone no).........................................................



..................................................................................................................................





Please add any further information about your child that you feel is important.



Thank you. Please make sure that you inform us of any changes to this

information





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Ethnically based statistics on pupils



We are required by the Department for Education (DfES) and by the Sheffield

Education Service to collect ethnically based information on pupils. This data is used

to plan educational spending and to monitor achievement. The categories below are

those used by the DfES.



If you would like help with this form please ask in the school office. If you are

uncomfortable with any of the questions or prefer not to answer simply leave blank.



Please circle one in each list

Ethnic Origin Religion First Language

White British

Christian Bengali

Irish



Any other white background Hindu Cantonese



Indian Jewish English

Bangladeshi Muslim Greek

Pakistani

Sikh Gujerati

Any other Asian background

None Hindi

Caribbean

other (please write Italian

Somali

below)

African (not Somali) Punjabi



Any other black background Portuguese

Unclassified

White and Black Caribbean Spanish

White and Black African

Turkish

White and Asian

Urdu

Any other mixed background

Other (please write

Yemeni

below)

Chinese



Gypsy Traveller Unclassified

Any other ethnic group





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