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ALL SAINTS INTER-CHURCH ACADEMY

2015-2016

All Saints Inter-Church Academy County Road

March Cambridgeshire PE15 8ND

Telephone No.: 01354 659000 Fax No.: 01354 658770

Email: [email protected] [email protected]

A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY:

Pursuing Excellence in teaching and learning; Challenging Children to reach their full potential;

Nurturing Spirituality and respect for self and others; and Inspiring Values for life.

September 2015 Dear Parent(s)/Carer,

Welcome to All Saints Academy!

Our school is special because it is an Inter-Church Academy There are only a few others like this in Britain, that have a joint Anglican and Catholic Foundation.

I hope also that we can work together with you to make sure that your child has the best possible time at our school, and that you will find the information in this brochure useful in helping this to happen. We will try to involve you in your child’s school life as much as possible through regular meetings, parent consultation evenings, school events to which you will be invited.

Do not hesitate to contact me or the Headteacher if you would like more information about our school or would like to look around.

We look forward to meeting you and working with you and your child.

Yours sincerely

J Lynes

Jon Lynes Chair of Governors The All Saints Inter-Church Academy Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (registered number 845478

ALL SAINTS INTER-CHURCH ACADEMY (Roman Catholic/Church of England)

County Road, March, Cambridgeshire PE15 8ND Tel: 01354 659000 Fax: 01354 658770 Email: [email protected] M A Millinson M. Ed, B. Phil, B. Ed (Hons)

A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY: Pursuing Excellence in teaching and learning;

Challenging Children to reach their full potential; Nurturing Spirituality and

respect for self and others; and Inspiring Values for life.

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Our School March is an attractive Fenland market town situated about 18 miles east of Peterborough, a similar distance west of Kings Lynn and 35 miles north of the university town of Cambridge, both of which have direct road and rail links. The school is situated a three minute walk from the station where trains are frequent to Peterborough, Ely and Cambridge. The school opened in September 1994.

The Academy All Saints is a popular academy, often with more children applying to attend our school than we have places. We are an unusual primary academy being established by co-operation between the LEA, and the Roman Catholic and Church of England Dioceses. We have established a definite Christian ethos within the school providing for the needs of our children from both foundation denominations as well as for our catchment area children. A Roman Catholic led Mass and a Church of England led Eucharist take place in school once a term. Most children attend both, their families and local congregations are also invited. The Governors ask that teaching staff be in sympathy with the aims and ethos of a church school. The school will admit 30 pupils each year as a one-form entry school. The school is available mainly for children living in the north of March with a defined catchment area, and also from a wider area based on denominational need. The school has 224 children taught in eight classes. The staff consists of a Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, two Assistant Headteachers and 30 other staff. The school also has a successful playgroup and an after school club (called Ace Base). These are managed by the Governing Body. We have delightful accommodation. The school is set back from the road with green and pleasant surroundings. The school has a separate Reception class, and six classrooms paired together sharing outside access, toilets and cloakroom. Each pair of classrooms is divided by a folding screen. There is a library overlooking a central courtyard, a computer suite and a group room for activities such as cooking and music. The hall and the staffroom are large having been built for a possible two-form entry school and both have pleasant views from the windows overlooking the school grounds. The classrooms are carpeted, with appropriate wet areas and are light and well heated. The school also has two additional mobile classrooms. The school has a hard working and enthusiastic Governing Body who are very involved in the life of the school and contribute to its success. The Friends association is also very strong and they work hard to provide new amenities for the school children.

To meet the needs of individual pupils (including those with Special Educational Needs)

in reaching their full potential through the implementation and delivery of the Curriculum including the National Curriculum.

To foster the development of self worth in each individual pupil and of respect for others

in an atmosphere of mutual understanding and concern where the individual is valued. To provide a Christian context which will permeate all the activities of the school.

To provide worship and religious education in accordance with the tenets, teachings and

practices of the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church. To work in partnership with parents and local communities to promote the spiritual,

moral, cultural, social, mental and physical development of the pupils. To encourage pupils to develop an awareness of and care for God's world.

We aim to provide a school environment that has quality education at its heart: quality teaching and learning

quality relationships

quality environment

Our children are encouraged to be agents in their own learning

involved and active learners

questioning, reflective and able to evaluate their work

Our key aims can be summarised with the following:

A CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY:

Pursuing Excellence in teaching and learning; Challenging Children to reach their full potential;

Nurturing Spirituality and respect for self and others; and Inspiring Values for life.

The school is proud to hold a Basic Skills Award, an Eco Schools Bronze Award, an Intermediate International Schools Award and a Geography Kitemark.

Our Schools Aims

Safeguarding Children

School Staff are uniquely placed to observe changes in children’s appearance or behaviour that may be as a result of abuse or neglect. Sometimes a child will say something to a member of staff that will cause them to be worried about the child. When staff have such a concern, they are bound to pass this on to one of the school’s Designated Teachers for Child Protection. The Designated Teachers are in turn bound to follow Cambridgeshire LA Child Protection procedures, and seek advice from other agencies such as Social Care when appropriate. This is in no way intended to presume guilt or cause offence. The safety of the child is what matters. All Saints School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If you have any concerns of any kind about safety and welfare/safeguarding, contact the headteacher via the school office.

Internet Safety The Internet is an essential element in 21st century life for education, business and social interaction. The school has a duty to provide students with quality internet access as part of their learning experience. Internet use is a part of the statutory curriculum and a necessary tool for all staff and pupils. Pupils are taught what internet use is acceptable and what is not and given clear objectives for internet use. Pupils will be educated in the effective use of the Internet in research, including the skills of knowledge location, retrieval and evaluation. Pupils will be educated on how to stay safe online, looking at a range of potential online risks including inappropriate content or contact and ways to seek support or report concerns. Pupils will be educated in what personal information is and how not to inadvertently share it online. The internet is used in school as a valuable learning tool. Websites and activities are checked carefully by teachers before use but school cannot guarantee the content of sites if used by children at home at a later date. School’s advice to parents is supervise children’s use of the internet at all times and to monitor and check websites before use by children.

The Role of the Governors

In an Academy, the Governors are also known as directors or trustees. Governors take overall policy decisions about how the Academy is run. They meet at least once a term, usually more. The Governing Body operates a system of committees to make it easier to deal with some things in greater detail. These are for Finance, Developing/Improving/Sustaining Standards, Extended School and Healthy and Safe. Governors have legal duties, powers and responsibilities for the buildings, staff and pupils. They work together, they cannot act individually.

The Governors are made up of members appointed by the Diocese (Foundation Governors) or are Parent Governors, a representative of the teaching staff and one from school support staff are also members.

Our Present Governors Are: - Chair Mr J Lynes* Foundation Governors Mrs H Harwin* Mrs S Burgess Mrs T Roberts* Mrs M Deyna-Hayward* Mr J Doe Rev C Stocking *Parents Patron Miss C Harrison Miss J Cocksedge Mr A Beningfield Another Mrs A Caulkett

Headteacher Mr M Millinson

Teacher Representative Mrs J Houldershaw

Support Staff Representative Mrs J Westwood

Parent Representatives Mr J Lynes Mrs T Masterton Mrs G Offer Mr M Staton

Clerk to the Governors: Mrs E Cowell/Mrs T King

If you wish to contact any of the Governors, please do so through the school.

Code of Conduct

We will provide a pro active caring environment. We believe that everyone should be treated with courtesy and consideration, giving and receiving respect. Everyone should work and behave to the best of their ability.

Good behaviour makes this possible. We have high expectations for behaviour and learning. Our Code of Conduct is displayed around the school so everyone knows what is expected. We request that parents/carers work with us to help children to understand why good behaviour is so important and that there are consequences for making the wrong choices. We will ask you to sign our Home / School Agreement to show that you are in agreement. If problems with behaviour persist we will ask you to come and talk to us about it so things can improve. If you have any worries or concerns about behaviour, contact your child’s class teacher in the first instance. The school’s Behaviour Policy is available on the school web site [email protected] or from the school the office.

All Saints School—Code of Conduct

ALL SAINTS CHILDREN SHOULD:-

• BE KIND AND FRIENDLY TO EVERYONE

• SEEK HELP WHEN THEY ARE UNHAPPY

• DO WHAT THEIR TEACHER HAS ASKED THEM TO DO

• BE HELPFUL

• BE SENSIBLE WHEN WORKING OR PLAYING WITH OTHERS

• SPEAK POLITELY TO EVERYONE

• DO THEIR WORK AS WELL AS THEY CAN

• SHARE WITH OTHERS

• TRY TO UNDERSTAND OTHER PEOPLE’S FEELINGS

• ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH

School Times School starts at 8.50am and it is important that children are on time and not late. Children should not be at the school before 8.40am each morning, as there is no one to look after them. 8.50am School Begins 10.45-11.00am Morning Break 12.30-1.25pm Lunchtime 3.05pm End of School Except for those children remaining for after school activities or Ace Base, supervision ceases at 3.15pm. Please be prompt when collecting your child/ren. The playground gets very crowded, so children are not allowed to ride a scooter or bike in the playground at any time. Starting the Day Cloakrooms become very congested in the mornings. To help staff make a smooth start to the day and also to encourage the younger children to gain independence, it would be a great help if parents/carers left children in their lines. Reception children come in through their own gate. If you need to speak to a member of staff, please come to the office. Attendance It is the responsibility of parents/carers to ensure that children attend school and arrive on time, unless they are ill. In the event of any absence the school must be informed on the first day as we are required by law to record all absences for each child. Where there are a number of unauthorised/unexplained absences this is reported to the Pupil Attendance Officer. The register is randomly checked by Pupil Attendance Service, and they act on absences found on that day. Holidays should be organised outside of term time, so that your child remains in school unless they are ill. Holidays during term time are recorded as unauthorised absence. If there are extenuating circumstances which require your child(ren) to be absent from school then please ask the school office for an appropriate form. Parents/Carers of Year 6 children are particularly asked to avoid any absences during SATs week in May. Dates vary from year to year, but will be published when they are available.

Meals and Snacks Lunchtimes Children can choose to have either a packed lunch or hot dinner. We strongly recommend hot meals above a packed lunch, as it provides children with a balanced diet that gives them energy for the day. Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are provided with a free school meal. Money for school lunches required for children in years 3 – 6 should be paid on Monday mornings for the week. Children absent on a Monday morning should bring their money as soon as they return. Please ask office staff if your child is entitled to free school meals. It helps our school funding if you claim for free school meals even if your child does not always take them. Meals are cooked on the premises and are the responsibility of Cambridgeshire Catering Services. The menu is sent out in advance. You will be invited to come to lunch from time to time to sample the meals and share a social time with your child. Packed lunches need to be in a strong container with your child’s name on it. Drinks need to be in a suitable container (not glass/cans or any fizzy drinks). Water is available for those children who require it. Any food not eaten/packaging is taken home. Our Midday Supervisory Assistants (MSA’s) help children to enjoy their lunchtime and help them when it is needed. Morning break Please provide a small, healthy snack for your child during the morning break. No crisps, sweets or chocolate please. If a child has an unhealthy snack, they will be asked to keep it until after school. Fruit will be offered as an alternative. KS1 children will be given fruit under the government scheme. Water It is school policy to allow children access to water at all times. Please send your child in with water in a sports bottle, clearly named. They will be able to keep it on their desk, or near by at all times. They will need to take it home at the end of the day, to be cleaned and re-filled.

Parent/Carer Information

Lots of information comes from school, through news letters etc. We aim to help it arrive by using emails as much as possible. Please sign up to ParentMail by giving your email address in at the office. Most of our parents/carers now use ParentMail and find it stops letters getting lost in school bags. We welcome parents/carers/friends to come and help in school. If you are able to give some time, please contact the office for a Volunteer Information Letter; you will need to be DBS checked. This can be arranged through the office. We will also ask you to abide by our Confidentiality Code. The Headteacher is also happy to discuss any issues with you. Please contact the school for an appointment. As well as being welcome to visit us at any time during the year we also have parent consultation evenings in the Autumn and Spring Term. Parents are invited to church services held in the school hall, parent/governor meetings occasional class assemblies and celebration events. We also have a further optional home/school meeting in the Summer Term to discuss your child/ren’s annual written report.

Security

Please report to the school office when you visit the school during the normal school day. In case of emergencies it is important that your contact details are up to date. Please let us know of any changes to phone numbers etc.

Friends

We are pleased to have an active Friends Association that regularly organises social and fund raising activities. We greatly value their contribution to the life of our school. All parents/carers are automatically members of the Friends. We also welcome the help of other members of the local community. Times of meetings are regularly sent out. Please come to one and join in! The Friends support the activities of the school both practically and financially. Whilst helping the school it also helps parents and others to get to know each other. The Annual General Meeting is usually held in the Autumn Term when a new committee and officers are elected. Parents/carers and any interested members of the community are welcome to come.

Inclusion

Every child has his or her own individual needs as a learner. This includes those who are very able and those who have academic, physical or behavioural difficulties. Children who have particular needs will be included in our additional needs provision map. They may have Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) drawn up with parents/carers which will focus on the child’s individual needs and required available resources. The parents/carers, class teacher and the Special Education Needs leader will consult regularly to ensure that your child is receiving the best help. We will ask advice from other external professionals when required. Partnership with parents/carers is central to the process. The school’s policy for Inclusion gives more details and may be viewed via the school website, as with all policy documents.

The Curriculum

The curriculum details the learning opportunities planned for and provided by the school. All pupils are entitled to a broad and balanced curriculum, with equal regard, and equality of opportunity in learning. We develop not only knowledge but also skills, understanding and respect for others. We develop each child’s self-confidence and self esteem, at the same time as we encourage them to feel part of the whole school community, working together.

The curriculum includes:-

- daily lessons held in each class

- collective worship

- out of school activities such as visits and games

- the development of good relationships that are fostered throughout the whole school community.

There are 7 year groups in our school, starting with Year R, which is our reception group to Year 6, which is our oldest group. These classes may be one age group or mixed depending on numbers.

As a child moves through the school so we try to ensure smooth progression through each curriculum area.

The national curriculum informs our planning. The curriculum provision can be found on the school’s website.

English We place great store on the teaching of English as it is fundamental to so many areas of study. Although we have periods in each day where specific English teaching takes place, we focus on using skills in spelling, punctuation and grammar across the curriculum. English also includes speaking and listening, reading and handwriting. Our reading scheme is based on a mixture of materials. The important thing is that books are carefully graded by their ‘readability’ and so have a similar level of difficulty. We do concentrate on one or two schemes more than others at the early stages of reading, mainly to avoid confusion. Reading is for pleasure and is positively encouraged. Guided reading sessions are held every day in all classes. Children needing extra help may be included in the Better Reading Partnership scheme. In writing we seek to develop all types, imaginative and factual. Children will often work as a class to develop a piece of writing modelled by the teacher. The BIG write is now a feature of the curriculum, when children produce a longer piece of writing once every two or three weeks. A good handwriting style is also very important so that writing can be read and enjoyed. Children begin working with pencil. As their control improves they move onto a handwriting pen. A handwriting scheme is in place across the school to ensure progression. Punctuation and grammar is taught through the school, and children are asked to check their work for mistakes before it is marked. You can help your child by hearing them read daily, helping them learn spelling lists and making sure they complete any homework given. Maths All children have a daily mathematics lesson. Learning mathematics is about learning to think logically and looking for patterns. Frequent practice and experience is important in helping to develop understanding. We use published materials to help children learn as well as other activities written by the teacher. An important part of learning mathematics is to develop an attitude of determination to try to work something out and to apply their developing knowledge in different applications. Children will learn about number, shape, measurement and handling data. You can help your child with maths by helping them to learn their times tables and making sure they complete any homework given.

Computing Children routinely use technology as part of their class lessons, and are encouraged to think about how to use computers to support them in their learning. This may include word processing, data handling, working with graphics and using encyclopaedia and other programs for information. We have a computer suite, but each class has computers that can be used at any time. We also have online access for e-mailing and internet work. This is through the county learning platform STARZ. STARZ is used to post homework. It can also be used for forums, social networks and blogs. Through STARZ, children learn how to use these safely. There is a ‘Use of IT’ policy, including internet safety, which parents/carers are required to agree and children to abide by. We also have an e-safety code, which the children have developed and use when working with computers. Science To be successful in the 21st Century our children will need to be able to communicate, to be independent, to be adaptable and able to cope with our changing world. Science is important because it develops these skills and is a way of understanding the phys-ical and biological world. Children will classify and observe, make fair tests, investigate, ex-periment and record. We also help to foster a respect for the environment and all living things. Learning to use equipment safely is also an important part of science. Design Technology Design and technology is about investigating, planning and making things that will be useful in life. Children are shown how to use tools safely and are supervised for health and safety. History and Geography Each year children will learn about one or two units of history and geography. The school curriculum map available on the website will offer you specific information.

RE We are a Church of England School and Roman Catholic Academy and our outlook and ethos is Christian. For Religious Education we follow the scheme from the Anglican Ely Diocese and the Roman Catholic Diocese of East Anglia. This includes all major world religions so that children have a greater understanding and respect for other faiths. Under Section 25 of the Education Act 1944 you may ask for your child to be withdrawn from RE. Please come and talk to the Headteacher first. A request to withdraw your child should be made in writing.

Collective Worship Collective Worship is an important part of our school life. It is Christian based. We hold at least one children’s Eucharist and Mass a term, which you are welcome to attend. Under Section 25 of the Education Act 1944, you may ask for your child to be withdrawn from collective worship. Please come and talk to the Headteacher first. A request to withdraw your child should be made in writing. Music Music is currently taught by teachers from Cambridgeshire Music. Lessons include whole class instrumental sessions, singing and composing. We have a choir which sings at local events. All Key Stage 2 children are welcome to join. Instrumental lessons are available from Cambridgeshire Music Services. There are some age restrictions. Please see the office for details of what is available for your child this year. A termly charge will be made to cover the cost of tuition and hire of an instrument. Please contact the office for further details of concessions that can be made under the charging policy. Art Children work with a variety of media and are encouraged to express themselves. There are opportunities for clay, needlework, painting, drawing, pastel work and modelling. Learning in art also helps develop observation skills, personal awareness, sensitivity and self confidence. PE/Swimming PE is a compulsory part of the curriculum. Please ensure your child has their PE kit in school each week to enable them to take part. All children take part in activities including movement, drama, dance, gymnastics, small and large apparatus, games and team games. We hold an annual sports day and also a team event day to help children understand about being competitive. We also take part in local sporting events.

Personal Health Social Education and Citizenship

PHSE helps to develop children’s self esteem and teaches them about working with others and understanding their views, as well as how to keep their bodies and minds healthy. This includes Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) for year 6 children. Parents/carers will be told when their children will be having SRE lessons in order to receive permission for the children to receiving age appropriate information.

Homework

Homework is very important because it supports and extends what children have learnt in the classroom. Your child will have homework to do in all year groups and we hope you will support your child. Hearing your child read regularly is an excellent way to help them make progress. The children will bring books home but you can also encourage them to read oth-er books. Please help us to monitor their reading by filling in the reading diary every day.

Most children also have spellings to learn every week, they will also have multiplication tables to learn. Other homework may be finishing off work related to school topics or doing research at home.

The homework policy is available from the office and the web site.

Extra Curricular Activities

We provide a range of additional activities out of school hours through the year, either before or after school. Letters will be sent giving details during the term. The clubs are fun and help build confidence and skills. Clubs include: choir, sports clubs from an external provider, media club, cooking club and gardening club. There is a charge for some clubs, particularly those run by external providers. Please see the office for concessions that can be made under the charging policy. Trips and visits are an important part of the curriculum and are organised when they are thought to be of educational benefit to the children. These are usually local, but may also include day visits to more distant places. There is a residential stay for Key Stage 2 children although this is always subject to the numbers involved to make the trip viable. You will be asked to sign a permission slip for local visits which will cover your child for the whole year. Although we will not need to ask for permission again, we will always let you know when children are going out of school for any reason. All trips will be risk assessed, with the correct adult/child ratios. All adults helping on trips will be DBS checked. There is usually a cost for trips and visits, which is covered by ‘voluntary contributions’, but please let the office know if you are not able to pay for a trip as we may be able to help. Unfortunately if not enough voluntary contributions are received a trip may not be able to go ahead.

Extended Schools: Ace Base

We are pleased to offer after school childcare. Sessions are from 3.05-6:05pm (6:30pm on request) and costs and bookings can be given at the office. Ace Base is available for regular use or one off sessions. Ace Base is an Ofsted Registered Childcare provision, bringing quality affordable childcare to our school community. For further details, see note at the end of the brochure.

Use of Photographs

The Governors recognise that taking photographs of school events is an important record of your children’s school life. If you wish to take photos of class assemblies, plays, etc. please ask for a ’Press Pass’ from the office, with our ’Photo Code’. It is important for safeguarding purposes that we know who is taking photographs of our children, and that parents/carers agree not to post them on social networks. From time to time, pictures of school events may be used by the press. You will be asked to give permission for your child’s photo to be used in this way when completing a ‘Use of Images’ form. If you do not wish your child’s photo to be used, please show this on the form.

Medicines in School

If your child has an ongoing medical condition (permanent or temporary) which means they need regular medication in school time, you will be asked to fill in a form authorising a member of staff to administer it. Only medicines with a completed medication form, can be given by a member of staff. If medicine such as an anti-biotic is needed three times a day, our School Nurse suggests that this is given at home before school, on return from school and at bedtime. Inhalers are kept in the child’s classroom and are available to them on de-mand. Storage of other medical items such as epi pens can be arranged as needed. Please see our Medicines in School policy for further details.

Toys and Valuables

Children enjoy bringing in toys and other items to show their friends at break times, please be mindful that this can be the cause of upset or distress if these are lost or broken. For this reason we do not allow them in school unless the child is invited to bring something in by their teacher. Please do not let your child bring in toys unless they really need to, and please let their teacher know that they have them. Mobile phones should not be in school. In an emergency phones can be left at the front office until the end of the day. Valuable items, especially mobile phones, are not allowed in school. Also, no jewellery is to be worn (see dress code). Please note All Saints Inter-Church Academy is not liable for any loss or damage to property brought into the school.

Lost Property

To prevent misunderstanding, please label all items of clothing with your child’s name. Lost property is stored in school and can be looked through at any time. Anything not claimed is disposed of at the end of each term.

School Closure

In the event of very poor weather or other circumstances necessitating the closure of the school an announcement will be made over the local radio (Radio Hereward/Fen/StarFM). A decision to close will be taken as early as possible and would then be transmitted between 8.00am and 9.00am. If you are part of Parentmail, you will also receive a text and/or an email. We will aim to stay open if at all possible! Closure information can also be found on Cambs County Council website. If there is a possibility the school will be closed, please do not ring the school first thing in the morning but look at the Cambs LA website or wait for a message. If the weather is fine but then grows worse during the day, again, we will stay open until the end of the school day. If you are at all concerned about the weather or other situation, at any time, please telephone the school for advice during the school day while the school is open.

Sun Safety

In hot weather please make sure your child brings a hat. We will try to make sure that they do not run about in the sun too much. Sun cream can be used but it is entirely your child’s responsibility to apply it. Water bottles will also be filled more regularly.

Jewellery For Health and Safety reasons, jewellery is not to be worn in school except stud earrings. Stud earrings must be taken out or taped over during PE. This is done by the children themselves.

Dress Code

The Governors and staff strongly support our school dress code. It is hoped that having a school dress code will reinforce a sense of belonging to the school. We believe that our school uniform reflects pride in our school. Having school uniform is also very good in helping parents to avoid fashion problems first thing in the morning! Items of uniform with the Academy name and logo can be bought from PMG Schoolwear at www.pmgschoolwear.co.uk, tel no.: 01895 809 321. GIRLS PE Grey/black skirt/trousers T Shirt (Plain or school logo) White polo shirt Dark shorts Academy sweatshirt, jumper or cardigan Plimsolls or soft trainers Summer dress – green check or stripe BOYS PE Grey/black trousers T shirt (Plain) White shirt or polo shirt Dark shorts Academy sweatshirt or jumper Plimsolls or soft trainers Shoes with no or low heels are essential for both boys and girls. If shoes are not suitable for running around the playground, accidents can happen. If a pair of shoes is deemed unsafe, children may be asked to change into their trainers or plimsolls. NB: During the winter months a change of socks and footwear is essential for all outdoor games. Key Stage 2 (years 3, 4, 5 and 6) will find a tracksuit and an extra pair of training shoes useful and warm. Please note that PE is a National Curriculum subject and it is statutory that children take part. Kit should always be available in school and taken home to be washed at weekends and in the holidays. PE in the hall is done in bare feet. You will be contacted if your child persistently misses PE due to lack of kit or other reasons. Swimming is also a statutory requirement. Children in Key Stage 2 swim in Year 4. Letters are sent as necessary. Learning to swim 25m is an essential part of the curriculum and children are only excused if they bring a note or medical certificate. Taking part in swimming is not optional. Overalls e.g. an apron or old shirt is desirable for Art work.

Complaints

From time to time, problems occur in all schools. If you are unhappy about your child’s education or their experience at All Saints, you should approach staff as soon as possible. It is important to let us know so that any potential problem can be dealt with before a small difficulty becomes a major crisis. Your child’s class teacher is the person you should speak to in the first instance. We hope that discussing the matter with staff should be enough to resolve the problem. However if you are still unhappy and wish to take the matter further you should make an appointment to see the Headteacher. If after talking with the Headteacher the matter remains unresolved, you are able to make a formal complaint to the Chair of Governors. Office staff will then give you a copy of the Complaints Procedure, the name and address of the Clerk to the Governors of the school.

Charging Policy

The 1988 Education Reform Act has set out detailed rules related to the charges that schools can levy for different activities. In the past, schools made charges for many activities such as ingredient/materials for lessons, swimming and school outings. Charges can be made for the following activities: Individual tuition in playing any musical instrument. Ingredients and materials needed for practical subjects where parents/carers indicate in

advance a wish to receive the finished product, e.g. items made in technology. All non-residential activities which take place wholly (or more than 50%) outside school

hours. Board and lodging where a school activity involves pupils in nights away from home. Residential activities deemed to have taken place outside school hours. However, the Reform Act does allow schools to ask for voluntary contributions towards the cost of trips and other activities, such as swimming. We rely on voluntary contributions for these and if enough are not received then the trip or activity may not then take place. Contributions to cover the costs of ingredients for cooking and material for technology work will be sought in the same way. The Governors would like to stress that if anyone has genuine problems making their voluntary contributions they should speak to the Headteacher who may be able to find financial help. No child will be excluded from an activity because voluntary contributions are not forthcoming but it may be necessary for trips and other activities to be cancelled if not enough money is collected to cover the cost.

Attendance

It is Government requirement that we publish the number of authorised and unauthorised absences each year. It is the school’s decision as to whether an absence may be classed as ‘authorised’ (i.e. a sound reason) or not. If permission is not given absences will be counted as unauthorised. Do please try to avoid taking annual holidays or organising appointments during school time. Unauthorised absence includes lateness and those few occasions when we are not informed by an adult of the reason for a child’s absence. Lateness is considered to be when the child arrives at school ten minutes after the start of the morning or afternoon session. It is the responsibility of parents/carers to ensure that children attend school and arrive on time, unless they are ill. In the event of any absence the school must be informed on the first day as we are required by law to record all absences for each individual. For safeguarding reasons, we also need to know where our children are! Please telephone or contact the school on the first day of any absence. The school will contact you if you do not let us know why your child is away. Where there are a number of unauthorised/unexplained absences this is reported to the Pupil Attendance Officer. The Register is randomly checked by Pupil Attendance Service, and they act on absences found on that day.

Attendance Figures for 2014-2015

Attendance: 95.10%

Unauthorised : 1.03%

Authorised: 3.87%

Transfer to Secondary School

All Saints children continue their education at Kings School, Peterborough; Wisbech Grammar School; St John Fisher Catholic School, Peterborough; Cromwell Community College, Chatteris; Spalding Grammar as well as Neale Wade Community College.

ALL SAINTS ACADEMY

PRE-SCHOOL

Pre-School All Saints Academy Pre-School is based within the school and is run by a committee of Governors (Trustees). The ethos is the same as the school. There is a separate Pre-School brochure, which gives details about its organisation and curriculum.

The Pre-School takes children over the age of 2 years. Most families choose to continue with All Saints Reception, although a place is not guaranteed. An induction programme helps them become familiar with the school and their future friends. The staff/child ratio is high, and staff are well qualified. All children are assigned a key worker. Please ask for a Pre-School brochure if you would like further information.

Ace Base—All Saints Out of School Club Building The club is housed in the mobile building. Inside there is a cloakroom, large activity area, toilets, and a small kitchen for preparation of snacks. The club also uses the school field and playground. Activities The club is a fun environment with lots of different activities for the children to take part in e.g. sports, art & craft, games, competitions. Also provided is a quiet area for reading and homework as well as time to relax. Organisation and Staffing The club accommodates 24 children for mainly two and a half hour sessions from 3.05pm to 6:05pm for 5 days a week during term time, although times can be flexible. All staff are CRB checked. Charging Please see the office for a full list of fees. Full sessions only are charged, no part sessions. On request we are able to provide a facility for children to stay at the club until 6:30pm. This has an additional cost per session.

A small snack is included in the price. Regular places will be paid for weekly in advance by the previous Friday (or half termly if this is more convenient for you). There will be no refunds for absences.

We would appreciate one-off places paid for in advance by at least the Friday of the week before the place is required. Emergency use of the club on a one off basis is available but with the provision that

a) there was a place and

b) the place was booked by letter/telephone to the school on the morning of that day.

Ace Base Admissions Policy Regular bookings for places will be given priority. Youngest children will be considered first. Siblings will be accepted together.

2 weeks charged notice would be required if the place was no longer needed.

Special needs children requiring support at school must be accompanied by an adult.

There is a Behaviour Policy where children with unacceptable behaviour might be

excluded. How to Register If you require a regular place at Ace Base, please can you fill in the relevant form and return it to the school office. You will be notified of a place within a few days.

School Admissions Policy Admissions Criteria The Reception intake number is limited to 30. A maximum of 15 of the 30 places will be allocated in order of priority under categories 1-6 and the remainder in order of priority under categories 7-10. Priority in all categories will be given to: (i) Children in care, also looked after children (LAC) and children who were looked after

but ceased to be so by reason of adoption resident order or special guardianship order; (ii) children with a sibling* attending the school at the time of admission (the highest number of siblings will take priority). A sibling is a brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister, adopted or foster child living in the same household. In a tie-break situation, the highest number of siblings at All Saints will determine priority. In church criteria 1 and 2, priority in a tie-break will go first to: Parent(s)/guardian(s) attending church weekly. Child attending church weekly. Parent(s)/guardian(s) attending church monthly. Child attending church monthly. Grandparents attending church weekly (this category can only be used if parents do not

attend). Irregular attenders, e.g. Easter and Christmas. Church Criteria (maximum 15 places) - see notes A & B 1. Baptised children of practicing members of the CofE/RC Church with a sibling in the

school.

2. Baptised children of practicing members of the CofE/RC church.

3. Children of practicing members of Christian denominations whose Church is a member of Churches Together in England (list available on application) with a sibling in the school.

4. Children of practicing members of Christian denominations whose Church is a member of Churches Together in England (list available on application).

5. Children whose parents are practicing members of other faiths, who wish their children to participate in the ethos and practices of our school with a sibling in the school.

6. Children whose parents are practicing members of other faiths, who wish their children to participate in the ethos and practices of our school.

Catchment Criteria (minimum 15 places) - see note C The remainder of available places will be allocated as follows:

7. Children living within the catchment area with a sibling in the school;

8. Children outside the catchment area with a sibling in the school.

9. Children living within the catchment area

10. Children outside the catchment area.

If applying for admission for a child who has a sibling attending the school, you should be aware that for admission in criteria 1 to 6 , current church/faith attendance is necessary.

In criterion 7, 8, 9, 10 , priority in a tie-break will go to children living nearest the school by the shortest straight line distance.

Notes

A. A confidential reference from the priest, minister or leader of the religious community to confirm frequency of attendance, will be required for consideration under church criteria 1 - 4. Where relevant, the child’s baptism certificate should accompany the application.

B. Practicing membership under church criteria 1-4 will be determined by frequency of attendance by the person(s), confirmed by a letter from the priest/minister or leader, as defined in the tie-break, firstly weekly, secondly monthly and thirdly for major religious festivals, such as Easter and Christmas. For criteria 5 and 6, such practice must be in accordance with the usual discipline of that faith.

C. The school may lawfully withdraw an offer of a place where a fraudulent or intentionally misleading claim of residency in the catchment area is made and effectively denies a place to a child with a stronger claim. Where a child lives with parents with shared responsibility, each for part of the week, the home address for admission purposes is where the child lives most from Monday to Friday.

Special Educational Needs

Children who have a statement of special educational needs that names the school will be admitted. NB. Those children with a statement of special educational needs that does not name the school will be referred to Student Assessment to determine an appropriate place. If there are fewer applicants than places, then all applications will be accepted. If there are more applicants than places, the following criteria will be used, in order, to determine priority. All preferences will be treated equally. Children who have a statement of special educational needs that names the school will be admitted. NB. Those children with a statement of special educational needs that does not name the school will be referred to STAR Team to determine an appropriate place.

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