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A letter from the Headteacher



Dear Parents/Carers,



At Chickenley Community School we have a vision to create a happy, caring school. Here

everyone is welcomed and valued equally. Working together we provide enrichment, challenge

and stimulation. Children and adults enjoy learning, develop confidently and progress to the

best of their abilities.



We feel that both children and adults thrive in an environment where they feel happy and

secure. If they also feel valued and respected self-esteem and confidence is high thus

creating an ethos in which everyone is able to reach their full potential.



We are working hard at Chickenley to create this positive ethos. The school has been

through a period of considerable change and challenge and it is a relatively new team of

people, teachers, support staff, governors and our parents group "Friends of Chickenley"

that is working together to maintain all that is good in the school and bring freshness and

new approaches that will raise the attainment and develop the life skills that young people

need in today's society. During your child's early years of formal education we aim to

develop personal and life skills that will form a firm foundation for our children in future

years. Children are encouraged to do their best at all times, to take pride in their work and

be kind and considerate towards others. Praise and reward, together with high expectations

for good behaviour, result in happy confident children and visitors frequently comment on

the happy atmosphere in the school.



All adults in school are working hard to provide a curriculum in which children are challenged

academically, intellectually, physically and creatively but also feel confident to try without

fear of failure.



We believe that education is a partnership between staff, pupils and families and it is most

successful where there is close co-operation between home and school. Parents and carers

are always welcome in school to discuss their child. In addition formal parent consultation

evenings are held twice a year. Working together we can give your child enthusiasm for

learning and the confidence and skills needed to succeed.



This is a challenging time for Chickenley School as we work hard to raise standards in the

school and build a happy, confident, skilled community.



There are many things you may wish to know about the school that are not covered in this

prospectus. If you do have any questions please do not hesitate to come into school to ask

them.



Yours sincerely

Lesley Finnegan

Associate Headteacher

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Introducing you to Chickenley Community School.

The school is situated in the heart of Chickenley, one mile south of Dewsbury. Until the building of

the housing estate in the 1950's Chickenley was just a small village. "You could go down

Chickenley Lane, say hello to everyone...". The building of the estate brought strangers largely

from the back-to-back houses in Dewsbury that had cobbled courts with outside shared toilets and

no bathrooms or electricity. One early resident said, "We went round every room switching on the

lights. The kids wanted a bath every day until the novelty wore off".



Life for the children of Chickenley today is a far cry from the village days when people including

children earned a living in the local mills, local coalmines and by farming. There were coal pits too

shallow for machinery so children aged 10 - 13 were employed as "hurriers" pushing and pulling

tubs of coal along dark tunnels. Some children lived on farms where dairy cows were kept and

vegetables and rhubarb were grown. Others were employed part-time in the mills.



The people of Chickenley have always enjoyed having fun. All sorts of sports took place on the

field behind the Crown Hotel. Rugby, pigeon shooting matches, rabbit coursing, athletics

competitions, cricket, horse racing and animal shows took place regularly in the late 1800's and

early 1900's.









The present school was built in 1952 and 1960 as separate Infant and Junior Schools. These

amalgamated in 1996 to become Chickenley Community School. The school is closely linked to

Chickenley Community Centre and the Jack Hird Educare Centre which provides day care for

working parents. School maintains links with community developments through multi-agency

meetings to ensure that best provision is made for our children.



We enjoy spacious, pleasant premises, most of which have been refurbished to a high level.

Children aged 3 - 5 are accommodated in the Early Years Unit which offers superb indoor facilities

for children, qualified Early Years staff and additional support from Speech and Language

therapists and Literacy Support workers.



Parents considering registering their children at the school are always welcome to visit. It is

helpful if an appointment is made beforehand as the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher do like

to meet prospective families and show them round the school. Of course, registration can be

made at any time during the school day.

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Our Mission Statement and

Aims of the School





We want Chickenley Community School to be a caring, welcoming, safe environment in

which everyone works and learns together, valuing and respecting all in the community,

creating firm foundations for success, now and in the future.





We aim to:





 Enable all children to experience success, identifying their personal skills and talents





 Develop a strong team of staff, management, governors, parents and pupils to achieve the

vision for this school





 Develop a partnership with parents so that school and home can both contribute to a child's

development and learning





 Provide a broad and balanced curriculum that meets each child's entitlement to the national

curriculum but also offers enrichment, challenge and a curriculum appropriate to children's

individual needs





 Ensure enjoyment in learning through first-hand experiences that motivate children and

enable them to understand and ensure progression in the development of skills, concepts,

knowledge and challenge



 Provide a calm environment where all children are able to learn and where there are clear,

consistent standards of behaviour





 Provide a stimulating, safe, well ordered and secure environment and provide high quality

resources





 Foster an understanding of the wider world and community developing respect for each

other’s gender, race, culture and age





 To ensure progression of learning for each child and raise standards of attainment

throughout school to compare well with like schools









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Admissions

At Chickenley Community School we aim to offer three terms of part-time education before the

start of full time schooling. Admissions to full time school will generally follow the birthday pattern

as shown below.

Children start school:-



Date of 5th Birthday (inclusive) Term of Admission.

1st September - 29th February Autumn (September)

1st March - 31st August Spring (January)



Our Early Years Unit plans the gradual admissions of children so that staff can make sure

children settle into the new environment. During the half term before the date of admission, a

morning or afternoon place will be offered.



Reception age children are phased into full time education, over a four week period, and this

means that your child attends part-time at first.



The maximum number of children it is planned to accept into the Reception age group in any one

academic year is 80.



Places in community and controlled schools will be offered to children in the following order of

priorities.



Priorities for admission at key stage 1



1. children with a Statement of Special Educational Needs which names the school;

2. children who live in the school's priority admission area who have an older brother or sister

attending from the same address at the date of admission;

3. other children living in the school's priority admission area;

4. children who live outside the priority area who have an older brother or sister

already attending from the same address at the time of admission;

5. children who live outside the priority area.



Priorities for admission at key stage 2



1. children who live in the school's priority admission area;

2. children who live outside the priority area who have an older brother or sister already

attending from the same address at the time of admission;

3. children who live outside the priority area.



Notes: (a) 'Live' refers to the child's permanent home at the date of admission.

(b) If within any one of the priorities mentioned for KS1 above there are more applicants

than remaining places, admission will be offered to the children living nearer to the

school, measured in a straight line. For KS2 this only applies to priority 3.

(c) A priority admission area means a geographical area approved by Kirklees.



Prospective parents wishing to visit the school may do so after arranging a mutually agreed

appointment.









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The Staff



Associate Headteacher Mrs L J Finnegan



Deputy Headteacher Mrs Karen Surfleet

Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator



Foundation Stage Co-ordinator Foundation Stage Teacher

Mrs Sue McLellan Mrs Maxine Harford



Nursery Nurse Support Assistant

Mrs Kath Manning Ann Lyles



KS1 Co-ordinator KS2 Co-ordinator

Mr Mark Rodgers Mrs Karen Simpkins



Key Stage 1 Teaching Staff Key Stage 2 Teaching Staff

Miss Emma King Mr Dean Tombling

Mr John Leach Miss Joanne Webb

Mrs Pauline Furness Mrs Kathryn Cooper

Mrs Judith Andrews

Mr Mark Alston

(1 vacancy)



Support Staff Support Staff

Mrs Val Beaumont Mrs Lesley Hynd

Mrs Debbie Oldfield Mrs Christine Haigh

Mrs Ann Hall Mrs Lynne Kellett

Mrs Suzanne Broady Mrs Beverley Dawson

Mrs Katherine Day Mrs Julie Crawshaw

Mrs Cindy Griffiths Mrs Lynne Brooks



Administration Staff Senior Lunchtime Supervisor

Mrs Lynda Burgess Mrs Val Beaumont

Mrs Marilyn Middleton

Mr Stuart Clark Lunchtime Supervisors

Mrs Ann Lane

Cook in Charge Mrs June Joyner

Mrs Brigid McKinnell Mrs Julie Jackson

Mrs Susan Hirstle

Kitchen Staff Mrs Diane Mitchell

Mrs Melanie Gibson Mrs Linda Parker-Stilgoe

Mrs Julie Furniss Mrs Linda Roberts

Mrs Joyce Chadwick Mrs Susan Tindall

Mrs Lynne Wood Mrs Hazel Crawshaw

Mrs Tracey Anderson

Caretaker Mrs Julie Crawshaw

Mr Dennis Goodes Mrs Amanda McConnell



Cleaners Other Staff

Mrs Susan Hirstle Mr Matthew Stockwell

Mrs Carol Tupper Mrs Janet Mullally

Mrs June Eyles Mrs Susan Goodall

Mrs Dooreen Joy Mr Richard Nuttall

Mrs Pauline Joy H. Osborn

Mrs Adrienne Brown









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The Governing Body



Name of Governor Appointment End of Term of Office



Mrs L J Finnegan Associate Headteacher

Mrs P Moorhouse Chair of Governors 12th February 2005

Councillor E A Firth LEA 11th December 2005

Mr B Barugh LEA 10th July 2005

Mr D Ripley Co-opted 8th December 2004

Mrs M Ineson Parent 23rd January 2005

Mrs S Mastronardi Parent

Mrs M Gibson Staff 22nd November 2003

Mrs D Eyles Parent

Miss J Webb Teacher

Mrs P Furness Teacher 20th November 2004

Ms J Devlin LEA 12th February 2005

Mrs D Drake Additional LEA

Mr D Booth Co-opted

Ms K Banfield Co-opted



(2 parent governor vacancies at time of publication)









All governors can be contacted through school







Clerk to the Governors The Director of Lifelong Learning

2 Oldgate House

Huddersfield

HD1 6QW



Whenever a vacancy occurs for a parent Governor the Headteacher will send a written notice of

the election in a letter taken home by pupils.









An invaluable contribution to the team effort and life of the school is the work of all support

staff whose commitment to the school cannot be underestimated. Education today is a

partnership - another important member of the team is YOU. At Chickenley School we work

hard to develop team work and team spirit.









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School Organisation

The School



Chickenley is a Community Co-educational day school, catering for children in the 3 -11 age

range. There is an Early Years Unit for children aged 3 - 5, 4 KS1 classes, for children aged 5 – 7

and 7 KS2 classes for children aged 7 – 11 years. The school’s policy for teaching and learning is

available in school. It details our approach to teaching, learning, curriculum delivery, classroom

management and organisation and home-school links. We do recognise that children learn in

different ways and our aim is to design our teaching so that the different learning styles of children

can be catered for.



The school day - Year 1 - Year 6



Start of School Lunch End of School

8.45am 12.05 - 1.00pm. Key Stage 1(Infants) 3.30pm

8.45am 12.15 - 1.00pm. Key Stage 2 (Juniors) 3.30pm



Foundation Stage



Our Early Years Unit opened in September 1998. Although very much a part of our school, the

Early Years Unit has its own identity and organisation. Children are taught the National

Curriculum Stepping Stones for Foundation Stage that lead to attain Early Learning Goals across

all curriculum areas.



Part-time children attend 9.00am -11.30am or 1.00pm - 3.20pm.

Full time Reception children attend from 9.00am - 3.20pm.



A separate booklet that gives details about the work of the Early Years Unit is available and given

to all new admissions.



Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2



The Revised National Curriculum 2000 sets out a national curriculum for all children in maintained

schools between the ages of 5 and 16 years.



School has developed policies that give details of the content of teaching and learning in all

curriculum areas. You are welcome to read these if you wish. Please request copies from the

office. In addition National QCA schemes of work are used as guidelines to planning and help us

to ensure a broad, balanced curriculum.



This curriculum consists of five core subjects, English and Mathematics, which include national

frameworks for Literacy and Numeracy, Science, Information & Communication Technology and

Religious Education. There are also six foundation subjects: Design and Technology, History,

Geography, Art, Music and Physical Education.



In addition the school places value upon Personal and Social Health & Citizenship (PSCHE) and

drama and role play. The curriculum for PSCHE is taught through specific lessons and

opportunities are utilised for cross-curricular links.



At Chickenley we believe that education is for life. It begins at birth and school is just one part of a

total educational experience. We believe that time spent in school should be an enjoyable as well

as challenging one. Children respond to a stimulating environment where expectations are high





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and clearly understood. The higher our expectations of children, the more the children expect of

themselves. High expectations are the key to high standards of achievement and personal growth.



Children are taught in a variety of ways, including whole class teaching, group and individual work.

Some skills, concepts and knowledge will be delivered through single subject teaching and others

will be more effectively and efficiently taught in a cross-curricular context. This is planned very

carefully through whole-school policies and schemes of work.



Children may receive Special Needs support from time to time from teachers or Special Needs

support assistants. Educational teaching assistants also work with children. Parents and other

members of the local community are welcome to help in the school with all sorts of activities, and

we are always pleased to hear from anyone who would like to be involved. Anyone working with

children in school, either as an employee or volunteer has to be police checked to ensure the

safety and well-being of the children, so volunteers will be asked to complete the appropriate

forms so that checks can take place.



Children may bring a piece of fruit to eat at break time. There is a policy of no sweets or biscuits

as we aim to promote healthy eating. In addition plastic bottles of plain water may be brought to

school for children to drink throughout the day. Glass bottles, juice, pop or flavoured waters are

not permitted.



Lunchtime arrangements



Children staying in school all day will be offered an excellent school dinner, freshly cooked in the

main school kitchen. Children have a choice of two hot meals each day or a salad. Special diets

may be catered for by arrangement. Children wishing to bring a packed lunch may do so but need

to ensure their lunch box is clearly named.



Dinner money should be paid to the school office on Monday morning for the whole week. The

cost from September 2002 will be £6.50 per week. Parents in receipt of benefits may be entitled

to free school meals. Please enquire at the Town Hall in Dewsbury for the appropriate form.



Pastoral and Welfare



Illness



If your child becomes ill during the school day every effort will be made to contact you so that your

child may return home. It is therefore essential that you ensure we have an up to date emergency

contact number for yourself or a near relative or neighbour.



Medicines



If your child requires medicine for a condition such as Asthma, school must be informed in writing

as to the exact medication, dosage and frequency. Asthma inhalers must be named. Children

may keep their inhalers in the classroom or in the school office as appropriate so that they are

available at all times.



Attendance



Absence from school is recorded as authorised or unauthorised. Authorised absence is where a

child is ill or has a medical appointment, or is granted additional holiday by the Headteacher for up

to a maximum of 10 days in one school year. Unauthorised absence is recorded where no

acceptable reason is given. Registers of attendance are a legal document. We ask parents to let

school know as soon as possible by telephone or letter when their child is absent due to illness or



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any other cause. We operate a first day calling system whereby school will contact parents of

children who are absent and where no reason has been sent to school.



Regular attendance at school is vitally important if children are to make good academic progress.

There is a link between high levels of absence and under-achievement by children. Therefore we

do expect children to attend school every day unless they are ill. We discourage the taking of

holidays during term time and the Headteacher will only approve these where parents are unable

to take holidays during school holiday times. Requests for leave of absence must be made in

writing to the Headteacher. The school does have procedures for monitoring attendance which

includes support from the LEA Attendance Support Team.



If your child needs to leave school for any reason during the school day it is important that school

is informed at the beginning of the school day. This can be done by the child showing an

appointment card to his'/her teacher. Pupils must be met from school by a parent/carer or an adult

authorised by the parent/carer. The parent/carer should sign the pupil out and back into school at

the office. This serves as a double check in case of fire or evacuation from school.



It is vitally important that you make every effort to ensure that your child attends school regularly.

Your child needs to attend school in order to learn, to become a member of the school community

and to make and maintain friendships.



Care and Wellbeing



Whilst a pupil is at school staff are considered to be in "loco parentis", that is literally in place of

the parent. This means that the Headteacher has a duty of care for the child. Therefore the

following procedures are in place in order to ensure the safety and well-being of all pupils.



 A parent/carer is asked to inform the school of the person who will normally bring their child

to school and collect them at the end of the school day.

 The parent/carer should inform the school of any changes in normal arrangements at the

end of the school day. Staff would not allow anyone other than the authorised person to

take a child home. If there is any uncertainty in arrangements we will follow the general

rule that the person who brought the child to school in the morning will be the person taking

them home after school.

 Where a pupil's parents no longer live at the same address, parents are asked to inform the

Headteacher in writing of the legal arrangements for parental access during the school

week.



Any parent who has parental rights is entitled to take a child home from school unless a court

order has been obtained to the contrary. However, the Headteacher will make any decision

regarding children leaving the school premises with consideration to her "duty of care" for the

child.



This is a sensitive issue. School respects family arrangements and will ensure confidentiality of

any information shared.



Child Protection



The school's Child Protection Policy follows procedures laid down by the Kirklees Area Child

Protection Committee. Its aim is to ensure the safety and well-being of all children. A copy of the

policy can be obtained from the Headteacher who is the school's Child Protection Officer.









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Security



All school doors are locked at 9.00am and main access points are viewed by CTV monitors.



School Uniform



Children are encouraged to wear school uniform in line with the school policy. Uniform with the

school logo can be purchased from Rawcliffes, Dewsbury where clothing vouchers can be used.



Sweatshirt in bright blue (with optional school logo)

Pale blue/white/yellow polo shirt

Black/dark grey school trousers or skirt for girls

Flat shoes or trainers - no high heels



Pump bags and book bags can be purchased from the school office.



PE Clothing



All children need a change of clothes for PE, a pair of shorts, a T shirt and appropriate footwear

which should be kept in a pump bag. Year 4 and 5 children also need swimming costumes and

towels.



Please ensure that all items of uniform or PE kit are named. Name labels can be ordered from

uniform suppliers. School cannot be held responsible for lost clothing, but we shall of course do

our best to ensure that clothing is not lost, as children get upset when this happens.



Jewellery



Pupils are only allowed to wear the following items:



One small stud earring in each ear



A wrist watch



Snacks and Sweets



We allow children to bring one piece of fruit to be eaten at morning break. This should be sent in a

small bag or container, clearly marked with your child's name. Children may bring a bottle of plain

water to drink during the day-time. Tap water in any small or medium sized bottle is adequate and

children should not bring juice, pop or flavoured water. Please do not send sweets or snacks into

school with your child.



Break and Lunchtimes



We are very fortunate in that we have a number of playgrounds that enables us to keep the

number of pupils per playground to a reasonable level and younger children are able to play away

from the older children. Playtimes and lunchtimes are always supervised. Lunchtime supervisors

have intercom systems for added security. Playground equipment such as bats, balls, skipping

ropes are provided for children.



Toys



Toys should not be brought to school. Loss and damage upset children and cause arguments.

Teachers will look after any items brought until the end of the school day



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Behaviour policy



We expect children to care for each other as well as having respect for property and the

environment. We have a clear Behaviour Policy which identifies our rewards and sanctions

systems, and children are made aware of acceptable and unacceptable behaviour.



Our "Golden Rules" drawn up by the children are:



 To be gentle and not hurt others

 To work hard and not waste time

 To share and let others join in our games

 To be honest

 To have good manners

 To listen to others

 To walk around school quietly

 To take care of everything

 To be kind and make everyone feel special



Racial Equality



The school does not tolerate incidents of racial harassment eg name-calling, exclusion from

activities, physical abuse. Incidents of a racist nature are recorded on a Local Authority Proforma

that records details of the incident. Victim and perpetrator are counselled and parents informed

(where this applies to pupils).



The schools Racial Equality Policy is available in school.









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THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM



The Governing Body have adopted Kirklees curriculum statement on teaching and learning.



The time given to teaching each week is 23.45 hours in KS1 and 23.55 hours in KS2. This does

not include playtimes, worship and registration.



English



Speaking and listening, reading and writing are central to our teaching and regarded as the basic

tools for learning. It is our policy to develop in each child the ability and confidence to listen

attentively, read fluently and express themselves confidently and effectively in both spoken and

written form. A love of literature is fostered and children are encouraged to read and write

extensively for a variety of purposes and for pleasure.



A range of reading resources are used to teach reading and parents are asked to support home-

reading. Drama and role play are an integral part of the English curriculum and opportunities for

developing and expanding childrens’ ability in English is considered across all curriculum areas.



The National Framework for Literacy is implemented through a daily literacy hour.



Mathematics



We aim to establish confidence in each child in the use of mathematics by ensuring that each

experiences success and pleasure in learning Mathematics and develop the ability to solve

mathematical problems logically. There is a daily Maths lesson in every class based upon the

National Numeracy Framework. Abacus Maths Scheme together with supplementary resources,

provides a fully comprehensive maths curriculum, that includes practical and investigative work.

We intend that children will understand number, be able to estimate and calculate, solve

mathematical problems, present information and be able to make use of mathematics in everyday

situations.



Science



The science curriculum is based upon the QCA Scheme of Work for Schools and specific science

skills and concepts are taught. We aim to develop the skills and attitudes of enquiry and the

formation of basic concepts which help the children to understand their environment. We strive to

encourage scientific curiosity, open mindedness and respect for living things. Children learn

through observation, practical investigation and problem solving activities.



Humanities



We aim to help children make sense of the world around them through geographical and historical

study that is relevant to the children's lives and interests. The local environment of Chickenley and

places such as Filey, Bagshaw Museum and the Eden Camp Museum are all examples of first

hand experience offered to bring History and Geography to life. Children are taught to observe

carefully, investigate and communicate meaningfully whilst studying their world. We aim to offer

the experience of two residential visits during KS2. QCA schemes of work are used as guidelines

to planning the curriculum.



Art



The QCA Scheme is used as a guide to planning. Children have the opportunity to learn to

appreciate and understand art and develop the skills and knowledge to express themselves



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through:



 sketching

 painting

 printing

 collage

 sculpture



Design Technology



Design Technology demands a multi-layer of skills which we aim to develop. Planning, making

and evaluating finished products demands sophisticated problem-solving skills as well as the

practical aspect of using tools skilfully and safely. Children complete one major design-technology

task per year with further skills being taught through other curriculum areas such as Art, Science

and Literacy.



Information and Communication Technology



Our children are growing up in a technological world which we can only begin to imagine.

Therefore, it is our duty to prepare them for this as best we can. Through funding from the

National Grid for Learning we have a networked ICT suite plus PC's in some classroom and

hopefully all classrooms in the near future. Each class is timetabled weekly for access to the ICT

suite where children learn about word processing, data bases, control, graphics and also have

supervised access to the internet. Friends of Chickenley are currently bidding in order to provide

ICT resources in the library. The staff and governors are committed to making the very best

provision in ICT for our pupils. It is highly valued and well planned throughout the school. ICT is

taught both as a separate subject and utilised in a range of other curriculum areas.



Music



Music is an important aspect of education and all classes take part in musical activities. Children

participate in a range of music making which includes singing, use of tuned and untuned

percussion, composition and notation. Interest in and enjoyment of music is encouraged through

listening to a variety of music and song from different cultures and times. Expertise from Kirklees

Music School is utilised through workshops and instrumental tuition.



Physical education



A variety of physical activities is provided for children throughout the school to give a balance of

experiences and encourage fitness and development of physical skills.

The main areas of work are:



 gymnastics

 movement and dance

 games

 swimming

 athletics

 outdoor activities



All children are expected to take part unless a medical condition prevents this. Please let the

class teacher know in writing should this arise.



For all PE lessons, including swimming, watches and earrings must be taken off and given to the

teacher for safe-keeping. We do our best to look after such things but cannot accept any

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responsibility for loss or damage.



Our school aims to promote a positive attitude towards all forms of sport and to encourage

sportsmanship in all activities. Our school has taken part in various Inter-School friendly sporting

activities and we have a school netball and rounders team.



Religious education



The Kirklees Agreed Syllabus for the teaching of Religious Education is used throughout the Key

Stages. The school has no religious affiliation and aims to prepare children for life within a multi-

faith society through teaching about Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Opportunity for Collective

Worship, of a mainly Christian nature, is offered every day.



Educational legislation gives parents the right under Section 255 of the 1944 Education Act to

withdraw their child from the daily collective act of Worship and Religious Education lessons on

religious grounds. If you wish to exercise this right you will need to discuss your reasons with the

Head Teacher. Arrangements will be made for your child, under supervision, to undertake

alternative work.



Each class holds a class assembly each year. You will be invited to come and watch your child’s

assembly and then stay for morning coffee afterwards.



Personal, social and health education



At Chickenley Community School we regard personal, social, health and citizenship education as

fundamental to our success in school. Through this we aim to promote high self esteem,

confidence, responsibility and an ability to make positive choices.



A range of topics is covered throughout the school to promote children's social and emotional

development, and to enable them to learn how to take care of their bodies.



Sex Education forms part of our health education curriculum. The foundation for sex education is

taught through the National Curriculum Programmes of Study for Science, Life and Living Process.

Children's individual questions are answered honestly and sensitively. In Year 6 a programme for

Sex Education is taught. Parents and carers are invited to view the video materials and hear

about the lessons taught prior to the programme starting. The School Nurse may work in co-

operation with staff for this part of our health education policy. Parents have the right to withdraw

children from sex education that is over and above that required by the National Curriculum

Science Syllabus. Further advice can be obtained from the Headteacher.



Other aspects of health and safety education, such as personal safety and drug education are also

covered as part of the planned curriculum.



Assessment and monitoring of pupil progress



In years 2 and 6, each child's progress in English, Maths and Science is formally assessed

through National Standard Assessment Tests (SATs). Those in Year 6 are marked externally.

Pupils in Years 3, 4 and 5 also complete recommended QCA SATs for their year group. Teachers

also carry out their own formative assessments that indicate pupils’ attainment over a range of

work, therefore giving a more accurate assessment that those based upon a single test. Parents’

are informed of their child’s attainment.



Your child's work will be assessed regularly throughout the year. This enables teachers to ensure

that progress is being made and that individual needs are being met. When children enter



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Reception they undertake Baseline assessments. At the end of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2

they take Standard Assessment Tests (SATs). If you would like to see your child's assessment

records please arrange to see their class teacher.



Parent Consultation Evenings



We hold parents evenings twice a year where you may meet your child's class teacher and look at

your child's work. If you would like to discuss their progress at any other time, please do not

hesitate to contact us to make an appointment.



Annual Report for Parents



During the summer term you will receive a written report for your child. This will inform you of their

progress and attainment in all subjects, targets for improvement and your child's attendance

figures.



Special Educational Needs



Under the Education Act Pupils are to be regarded as having Special Educational Needs if:



a) they have a learning difficulty which is significantly greater that that of other pupils of the

same age

or



b) they have a disability which prevents or hinders them from accessing normal educational

facilities.



The school embraces an inclusive policy where all children who meet the admission criteria are

admitted to school. Additional support, resources, adaptation to school can be arranged in order

to accommodate all children regardless of any special educational need or physical challenge.

The school does have disabled access but is built on split levels so some areas of school are

currently inaccessible by wheelchair. However, all reasonable measures would be taken to make

the school accessible to pupils, staff or adults for whom this was necessary.



The school complies with the Disability Discrimination Act.



Many children have special educational needs at some time during their years in school. There

will be those children whose needs can be met through the resources generally available within

school which includes the Schools' Psychological Services, the Special Education Support

Services, Education Welfare Service and the services of those with visual impairment, hearing

impairment, physical difficulties or with behavioural difficulties.



We try to ensure that there is a close working partnership with parents of children with Special

Needs who will be kept informed and consulted at all stages of assessment and support. The

school has a policy for Special Educational Needs which fulfils the requirements of the Code of

Practice for Special Educational Needs details of which are available in school. It also aims to

ensure that the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs are addressed.



Mrs K Surfleet is the School’s Special Needs Co-ordinator and the Governor for Special

Educational Needs is Mrs M Ineson.



Children with statements of special educational need are taught in the classroom alongside their

peers. This allows all the children access to their curriculum entitlement and to be a part of

classroom life. Work is planned at the appropriate level for the children.



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At any point during the child's time in the school a teacher may have a concern about the way they

are progressing. The teacher would be expected to discuss this with the parent and appropriate

action taken. Similarly if a parent/carer has a concern about their child's progress then we ask that

the parent would approach school to discuss this.



Marking



The school has a policy for marking pupils' work. This aims to provide an easily understood model

that promotes celebration of children's successes, gives clear indication of next steps for learning

and support for improvements. A copy of this can be obtained from school.



Homework



Children are required to complete homework on a regular basis. The amount increases as the

child progresses through school. Homework is intended to



 reinforce and extend the work done in school

 involve parents actively in their child's learning

 promote the partnership between home and school



The Homework policy is available in school and on admission parents will receive details.



Extra Curricular Activities



Children have the opportunity from time to time to participate in extra-curricular activities.

Examples of activities are E-pals club, rounders and netball teams, summer school for year 5 and

special events such as the African Drum Ballet, Drama Group and paper sculpture.



Helping in School



If you would like to help in school, you would be most welcome. Please come into school so that

arrangements can be made. All helpers now have to undergo a criminal record check prior to

helping.



Charging for School Activities



Most activities that the children take part in during school hours are paid for by the school. A

charge may be made for:



 board and lodging on residential visits

 materials used in school where the parent wishes to keep the end product

 activities organised by a third party

 some activities outside school hours



For certain activities the school asks parents for a voluntary contribution towards the costs. This is

usually for an educational visit in connection with a topic the children are studying, and we see

such visits as a very important part of the children's experience. No child is treated differently from

any other, whether or not a contribution has been made, however it may sometimes be necessary

to cancel an activity if there are insufficient voluntary contributions. Please will any families

experiencing difficulty with contributions contact the Headteacher.









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Residential Visits



Residential visits provide a wonderful opportunity for children to experience a different

environment and to learn to get along with others. We do aim to organise 2 residential visits

during the time a child is in KS2 but this is dependent upon cost and availability of suitable venues.

Appropriate risk assessments are carried out prior to visits.



Keeping in touch



Parents are always welcome in school, but if you need to see the Headteacher or to talk

something over with the class teacher, please make an appointment to ensure that the member of

staff will be available and can give you their full attention. If you have a query, please let us know

straight away, as we can usually solve it immediately. The school office is in the main school

building and the secretaries are always willing to help with enquiries.



Friends of Chickenley



There is a Parents/Teacher Association at school that is open to all parents/carers. Its main

purpose is to assist with fund-raising functions and to plan social events. We always welcome

active members.









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Termly Dates 2002/2003

AUTUMN TERM

School Starts - Tuesday 3rd September 02



SCHOOL CLOSED -TRAINING DAY - Friday 18th October 02



Half Term - Monday 21st October to Friday 25th October



School reopens - Monday 28th October 02



School Closes - Friday 20th December 02 - Christmas Holidays



SPRING TERM

School Starts - Tuesday 7th January 03



Half Term - Monday 17th February 03 to Friday 21st February 03



School reopens - Monday 24th February 03



School Closes - Friday 11th April 03 - Easter Holiday



SUMMER TERM

School Starts - Monday 28th April 03



SCHOOL CLOSED - TRAINING DAY - Friday 2nd May 03

SCHOOL CLOSED - MAY DAY HOLIDAY - Monday 5th May 03



School reopens - Tuesday 6th May 03



Spring Bank Holiday - Monday 25th May 03 to Friday 30th May 2003



School reopens - Monday 2nd June 03



School closes - Friday 18th July 2003 - Summer Holidays









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School Data



Attendance Figures



No of Statutory school age children on roll - Autumn Term 2001 - 381



Whole school attendance 93%

of which

% unauthorised attendance .09%

% authorised attendance 6.1%



National Curriculum Assessments at KS1

Summary Table % for Chickenley Community School and National Figures

% Pupils Attaining Levels at School and National Level



Teacher Assessments



Level of W W 1 1 2 2 3 3 4+ 4+

Attainment School National School National School National School National School National





English 9 3 29 12 62 64 0 21 0 0



Speaking 7 2 20 11 73 63 0 24 0 0

and

Listening



Reading 11 3 13 13 76 55 0 29 0 0



Writing 13 4 27 12 60 71 0 12 0 0



Maths 11 2 13 9 76 63 0 26 0 0



Science 9 1 13 9 78 65 0 24 0 0



Task and Test Result



W W 1 1 2 2 2C 2C 2B 2B 2A 2A 3 3 4+ 4+

Sch Nat Sch Nat Sch Nat Sch Nat Sch Nat Sch Nat Sch Nat Sch Nat





Reading Task 11 3 27 13 55 11 15 18 21 27 19



Reading 53 16 13 11 20 20 20 7 29 0 0

Comprehension



Writing Task 22 5 20 9 76 38 27 18 30 2 19 0 9 0 0



Spelling Test 29 52 7 23



Maths 9 2 22 7 62 13 15 22 24 29 23 4 28 0 0



W = working towards Level 1

0 = represents some pupils, but less than 0.5%







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Standard Assessment Tests at KS2

Summary Table % for Chickenley Community School and National Figures

% Pupils Attaining Levels at School and National Level



Teacher Assessments



Level of Level 5 Level 5 Level 4 Level 4 Level 3 Level 3 Below Below

Attainment School School School Level 3 Level 3

National National National School National



English 4 23 33 49 39 21 24 6



Maths 14 25 33 49 37 21 16 5



Science 16 29 57 54 18 15 8 2



Test Results



Level of Level Level 5 Level Level 4 Level Level 3 Below Below Absent

Attainment 5 4 3 Level Level 3

School National School National School National 3 National

School



English 4 28 35 46 41 17 16 8 4



Maths 4 25 41 46 28 22 22 6 4



Science 2 34 59 53 26 9 10 3 2







Transfer to High School



Transfer to High School takes place in the September after a child's eleventh birthday. A transfer

form is issued in October of each year which parents should complete and return to school

immediately, indicating the school of their choice. We maintain liaison with Earlsheaton High

School and during the summer term pupils complete a unit of work that addresses those issues

that concern children about moving on to High School. Summer Schools are held at Earlsheaton

High for some Year 6 pupils.









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Complaints Procedure



Whilst we hope that you will be happy with your child's education, should you wish to make a

comment about any aspect of the school, would you please note the following:



Speak first to your child's teacher. Secondly if you feel the matter has not been dealt with

satisfactorily, then please make an appointment to see the year leader or the head teacher. If you

still feel the matter has not been resolved the next stage is to make representation to the

Governing Body. If the matter has still not been dealt with to your satisfaction then a formal

complaint can be made to the Local Education Authority under Section 23 of the Education

Reform Bill, by writing to:



Director of Lifelong Learning

Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Education Service (Ref SM)

Oldgate House

Huddersfield

HD1 6QW

Telephone 01484 221000









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