kennington ce academy prospectus 2015 - 16 1kennington ce academy prospectus 2015 - 16

Kennington CE AcademyProspectus 2015 - 16

1Kennington CE Academy Prospectus 2015 - 16

•Introduction (3)•Governors (5)•Teaching Staff (6)•Other Staff (12)•School Times (16)•Absence and holidays (17)•School Meals (18)•Breakfast & After School Club (19)•Uniform (20)•Personal Belongings (22)•Code of Conduct (23)•Children’s Rules (25)•Rewards (27)•Behaviour (28)•The Curriculum (29)•Religious Education (31)•Sex, Relationship & Drugs Education (32)•Music (33)•Equal Opportunities (34)•I.C.T. (35)•Homework (36)•The Environment (38)•Special Educational Needs (39)•Sport (41)•Clubs & Extra Curricular Activities (42)•Complaints (43)•Admissions (45)•Term Dates (46)•School Performance Data (47)•Kennington Map (48)•School Website (49)

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An Introduction from the Headteacher

Welcome to Kennington Church of England Academy.

Our school was established over 140 years ago and, whilst we are continually implementing changes to improve our educational provision, we are also conscious of its rich history. We always enjoy opportunities to share the varied memories of those who have previously been associated with the school, as this emphasises just how much it means to so many people. It is this that we all strive to maintain and develop. We are a Church school, and an important part of our values is our respect for the individual as part of the family of God. It is also our aim to nurture each other, both spiritually and academically, to help us understand and use the special gifts we all have. We believe we have created a very special ethos here, which is rooted in our links with St. Mary’s, our local church, and the Christian faith. This underpins our approach to education, with a strong emphasis given to supporting our children‘s pastoral needs as well as their educational progress.

Our ethos was further developed in November 2014 when we converted to an academy under the sponsorship of Aquila, the Diocese of Canterbury Multi Academy Trust. This means that we are no longer controlled by the Local Authority (Kent County Council). We still continue to work closely with other local schools, particularly Downs View, our feeder infant school, with whom we have a very special relationship.

Our school roll is currently around 330, with three classes in each of the four year groups. Our hall and three of the classrooms were built in 2001. Although the original school dates from1872, the nine other classrooms were built in the early 1950s. Over the last 2 years we have modernised all of these rooms. A canopy links all but two of our classrooms. The children have ample playground space, spread over three different areas and access to the adjacent recreation ground.

We have many talented teachers and support staff with a wide range of experience and expertise. They are all committed to ensuring the best possible educational experiences for your children, both in lessons and through the provision of a variety of after school clubs and additional activities, including breakfast club and a week’s residential visit in Year 6.


Introduction continued

We are well resourced for all aspects of the National Curriculum, including an IT suite, a superb library and equipment for PE. Sport plays a big part in our school and we take part in a wide variety of local competitions. The children have the opportunity to learn to swim during PE lessons in Years 3, 4 and 5.

I joined the school in January 2004 as deputy head and was appointed headteacher in April 2008. My staff and I aim to continually improve educational standards whilst ensuring that your child’s time at Kennington is enjoyable and memorable. It is impossible for me to communicate everything our school has to offer in these few words, so I hope you find our prospectus useful and informative. You are also welcome to arrange a tour of our school at any mutually convenient time.

We believe our school should enable every individual to develop a sense of their own self worth, potential and well being as independent and resilient learners, who empathise with others and who are always ready to challenge themselves. In partnership with you, we can turn this vision into a reality.

Steve IveHeadteacher

Further and updated information about the school can be found on our website. Go to:

www.kenningtonjuniors.co.uk


The Governing Body consists of parents, staff and members of the local community and has overall responsibility for the school. Governors assist the Headteacher and staff in making strategic decisions. At least three full meetings are held each year along with additional committee meetings. They also make regular visits to the school. Further information can be obtained from the Chair of Governors via the clerk. Please contact our school office.

Type Mr Jamie Upchurch Appointed by Aquila (chair)Reverend Richard King Appointed by Aquila (vice chair)Mr Leigh Philpot Appointed by Aquila (vice chair)Capt. Graham Nunn Appointed by Aquila Mrs Niki Patterson Appointed by AquilaMrs Anne Mapley Appointed by Aquila Mrs Heather Ashdown ParentMr Neil Mackinnon ParentMrs Ruby Ramful Co-optedMrs Lauren Kennett StaffMr Steve Ive Headteacher

Clerk to the Governing Body: Mrs P. Fane

The Governing Body


Teaching Staff - Year 3


3LK Mrs Lauren Kennett

Year 3 Senior Teacher Music Subject Leader

3MP Mr Matthew PerkinsGeography Subject Leader

3EB Mrs Sally Emsley RossPSHE Subject Leader

Mrs Kelly BennettDesign and Technology Subject Leader

Teaching Staff - Year 4

4CN Mrs Carrie NicholsYear 4 Senior Teacher

RE Subject Leader

4NW Mrs Nicola WebberMrs Webber will be on maternity leave

from the start of Term 2 (November 2015)

4KW Miss Kelly Williams


Teaching Staff – Year 5

5SE Miss Sam EdwardsYear 5 Senior Teacher

Science Subject Leader

Senior Lunchtime Supervisor

5HM Mrs Holly MorrisArt Subject Leader

Mrs Morris will be on maternity leave from the start of Term 2 (November 2015)

5RG Miss Ruth GoodsellComputing Subject Leader

Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator


Teaching Staff – Year 6

6RH Mrs Rachel HarrisYear 6 Senior Teacher

Mathematics Subject Leader

6JC Mr Jon ColbranP.E. Subject leader.

He organises our schools’ sports clubs and teams.

6DO Miss Darryl OwensHistory Subject Leader


Senior Leadership

Mr Steve IveHeadteacher

Miss Alexa StephensDeputy HeadteacherResponsible for Assessment,

Professional & Curriculum Development

Lead student mentor

English Subject Leader

Mrs Lynn Seal (SENCo)Special Educational Needs and Inclusion Leader


Teaching Assistants

Our class based teaching assistants (one per class during morning lessons) are:

Mrs Michelle KennettMrs Tracey WatsonMrs Heather West Mrs Jan ApplebyMrs Louise PartridgeMrs Val HeathMrs Jenny WrightMrs Sue CorpsMiss Lisa WebbMrs Emma GrayMrs Kirsty AdamMrs Tracy Strange

Five of our TAs also support intervention work throughout the school during the afternoon. They have also received training to enable them to cover short term teachers absences.

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Non-Teaching StaffMrs Carol Wigston is our Office Manager. She is assisted by Mrs Lynn Gosden, who deals with our personnel work. They are usually the first to greet you when you come into school.

Mrs Naomi Jackman is our Bursar who manages all aspects of the school’s finance.

Mr Tim Kennett is our site manager. He manages our cleaners - Mrs Karen Lees, Mrs Veronica Millen, Mrs Sherrie Tucker, and Mrs Sue Whitewood, who is also an administrative assistant.

We have eight Lunchtime Supervisors. They ensure that children eat a proper meal, play safely and sensibly and that hygiene and safety standards are observed.


Learning Mentors

Learning Mentors work individually or with small groups, helping children to overcome barriers that prevent them reaching their full potential. Some examples of these barriers are :

•lack of self confidence •low self esteem •poor attendance •low motivation •settling in difficulties•friendship problems •long term absence •poor social skills •inappropriate behaviour •English as an additional language

Mrs Anne Mapley and Mrs Jan Appleby

are our Learning Mentors.


Family Liaison Officer (FLO)

• Sarah Solomon is employed for five mornings each week to work with families who need short term support to overcome difficulties in their personal situation which may adversely affect their children’s education. She works closely with Natasha Pithers who undertakes a similar role at Downs View (as a Parent Support Advisor).


SCHOOL TIMES

Morning Sessions 8.50 - 10.00 a.m. (doors open at 8:45)

10.00 -11.00 a.m. 11.15 a.m.- 12.15 p.m.

Afternoon Session 1.15 - 3.15 p.m.

Children should arrive at school between 8:40 and 8:50 a.m. They should be collected at 3:15 p.m. We cannot take responsibility for them before or after these times unless they are attending a school club or activity.


Absence from School

• The school office must be notified of the reasons for any absence on the first morning that your child is not present. No children will be allowed out during the day for appointments unless the parents contact the school asking for their child to be allowed out early. No child will be allowed to leave the school early unaccompanied.

• From September 2013, by law, holidays during term time cannot be authorised unless there are exceptional circumstances. Holidays taken during this time may be subject to referral to the Local Authority and penalty notices issued.

• Absence request forms are available from the school office if there are extenuating circumstances.


School Meals

•Our excellent cooked meals are prepared on the premises. Mrs Kathy Evans has been our cook for over two decades. Mrs Amanda Stannard and Mrs Heather are assistant cooks. They are all employed by GSS who are contracted to provide our school meals.

•Example menus are available from the school canteen. Should your child have any special dietary requirements they can be catered for.

•Alternatively parents may provide a packed lunch for their child (no canned drinks or sweets please).

•Our 8 lunchtime supervisors who look after the children between 12.15 and 1.15 p.m. are


Miss Edwards has a senior supervisory role during this time.

Mrs Karen LeesMrs Sue WhitewoodMrs Jane GrayMrs Penny StygleMrs Sherrie TuckerMrs Angie Heryett Mrs Vicky GowerMrs Melanie RelfMrs Karen Sloan (relief)

Extended Schools

• We provide a Breakfast Club from 7.45 a.m. each morning, held in our school hall. An Early Arrival Club starts at 8.15 a.m.

• An After School Club is held jointly with Downs View from 3.15 p.m. until 5.30 p.m. each evening at the infant school. This is organised and supervised by Kent Play Clubs. Sessions are also held during some school holidays.

• Please contact our school office for further details about these clubs or if you would like your child to be considered for a place.


School Uniform

All clothing should be clearly marked with the child's name.School uniform is compulsory.

The school colours are navy blue, white and grey.

BOYS–Black or grey trousers (long or short)–Plain white shirt or polo T-Shirt (long or short sleeves)–School sweatshirt or similar navy blue sweater

GIRLS–Black, navy or grey trousers or skirt, or a summer dress–Plain white shirt or polo T-Shirt (long or short sleeves)–School sweatshirt, cardigan or similar navy blue sweater

•FOOTWEAR–Black, leather type of a sturdy nature. Training shoes, light weight sandals and boots should not be worn. Pupils may change into trainers at breaks.

•Sweatshirts, T-shirts and other items printed with the school logo are available on line. Please visit www.kmacembroidery.com.


Other Clothing

P.E.P.E. Kit should be in school every day and taken home on Fridays to be washed. Children will require a pair of shorts, a T-shirt in their house colour and a pair of plimsolls for indoor activities. These are best kept in a drawstring bag. Our PTFA kindly provide every new entrant with their first PE shirt in their house colour.

GAMESAll children are able to wear track suits for outdoor games.For winter activities on the field and children who attend football club a pair of trainers or football boots will be required.All footballers should wear shin-pads (they must for competitive matches) and long socks.Alternative sports clothing is needed to wear for indoor games.

ART & CRAFTWe recommend that all children bring their own apron. A cheap alternative is a discarded adult shirt worn back to front.


Personal Belongings

The following rules are designed to protect the children.

MOBILE PHONES

Children are not allowed to bring mobile telephones into school

If, in exceptional circumstances, a child needs to make a call during the school day, we can arrange for that to happen from the school office.

JEWELLERY

We do not allow children to wear jewellery in school, with two exceptions:

– Plain studs are the only acceptable ear jewellery

– Watches may be worn at the owner's risk, but must be removed for all physical activities


School Code of Conduct

The one rule for all of us in school is:– Everyone will act with courtesy and consideration to others at all times.

This means that:

1) You always try to understand other people's point of view.

2) In the class you make it as easy as possible for everyone to learn and for the teacher to teach.

– This means arriving on time with everything you need for the day, behaving in a courteous and orderly way, listening carefully, following instructions, helping each other when appropriate and being quiet and sensible at all times.

3) You must move gently and quietly around the school.– This means never running, barging or shouting, being ready to help by

opening doors, standing back to let people pass and helping to carry things. Keep to the left side of corridors and the covered way so that you do not bump into others.


Code of Conduct continued

4) You must always speak politely to everyone.

– Even if you feel bad tempered use a low voice, shouting at someone is always rude!

5) You are silent whenever you are asked to be.

6) You keep the school clean and tidy.

– This means putting litter in bins, keeping walls and furniture clean and unmarked and taking great care of the displays, particularly of other people's work. Always hang your coat and bag up carefully.

7) You never hurt anyone deliberately.

– Be careful with your words and actions.

In addition each class may have it's own set of rules

Our Code of Conduct recognises that we are all part of God’s creation. We believe we should respect and value the gifts that God gives us, including understanding and forgiveness. Our Christian Values underpin some of the decisions we make regarding sanctions for breaking our codes of behaviour.


Children’s Rules

BEFORE SCHOOL• Do not wait outside the school gates or play on the equipment at the recreation ground - it

is dangerous and could cause an accident. Always arrive at school between 8.40 and 8.50 a.m. You can come into school when the bell goes at 8:45 a.m. or stay outside until the duty teacher says it is time to come inside. You are not allowed to be in a classroom before the bell unless an adult is supervising you. You might have an accident.

BREAKTIMES• When the field and grassed areas are dry you will be allowed to use them. You will be told

by a teacher if you can. Stay off the grass when it is wet, you will bring mud into school.At playtimes, when the whistle goes, stand still and stop all games. When a teacher tells you to lead in, walk quietly into your classroom. Sit down and be ready for work straight away.

WET PLAYTIMES• You must remain seated. No physical games are allowed anywhere. It is dangerous to run

in classrooms or cloakrooms. Play a board game, draw, read or talk to your friends. Be as quiet as possible.

BALL GAMES• The children may not play ball games in the top playground or quiet area.SNACKS• We were awarded Healthy School Status in 2010. This includes our Food policy which

states that crisps, chocolate and sweets of any kind are not allowed as mid morning snacks. Fruit and healthy snacks may be eaten during morning break.


Children’s Rules continued

TOYS & GAMES• Mobile phones, radios, i-pods, electronic games, complicated toys, roller skates etc. are

NOT to be brought to school. They are either dangerous or can easily be broken or lost. • We allow no trading of cards, or stickers. Swapping of anything is NOT allowed.• You may bring tennis balls, skipping ropes, toy cars, and simple toys to school for

playtimes, but the school accepts no responsibility for their safe keeping. Teachers will not waste valuable lesson time dealing with them.

• You should not normally bring money or valuables into school. If you have to bring money or something of value into school then ask your teacher to look after it.

LUNCHTIME• Always do as you are told, first time, every time by the Midday Supervisors.• Play sensibly and never cause harm or annoyance to others. Eat your dinner quietly. • As a privilege we allow talking in low voices. If the noise becomes too great you will have

to eat in silence.• Treat our Lunchtimes Supervisors with respect. Speak to them as you would any adult.

Never argue. They will give you a chance to put your point of view.• Always assist with clearing up the table and stacking chairs.• Make lunchtimes as happy as possible for everybody.


Rewards

HEADTEACHER’S AWARD• A weekly award given to children from each class for outstanding work, behaviour or

other special achievements.

• There are special Headteacher awards available to those children who receive a number of badges. When a child has earned three badges they are eligible for a bronze award. The sixth badge is rewarded with silver. A gold award is given for the ninth badge. Beyond gold there are Platinum (12th badge), Diamond (15th), Krypton (18th) and special awards for 21 badges and above.

OTHER REWARDS• Teachers or TAs may recognise good work and behaviour by giving other rewards

such as certificates or raffle ticket. Marbles are given as part of a whole class reward. Golden tickets are issued at lunchtimes.

HOUSE POINTS• Every child is a member of one of three teams: Emeralds, Rubies and Sapphires. Each

child will be awarded house points for good work or behaviour. • Scores are totalled and the winning team is announced weekly in Friday Assembly.• A shield is awarded to the Champion House each July.


Behaviour

The school behaviour policy has the following aims:

• To ensure appropriate behaviour and language throughout the school• To encourage and praise greater effort in both work and behaviour• To ensure a whole school approach to discipline which is used and approved by all the

staff in the school - teaching and non-teaching staff• To ensure that parents are informed and are aware of the disciplinary procedures• To provide a system of rewards to encourage good behaviour and to try and change

continuous and habitual offenders by using assertive discipline techniques• To ensure a safe, caring and happy school• To promote good citizenship• To promote self discipline• To prevent bullying

Our main principle is that every child has the right to learn but no child has the right to disrupt the learning of others. Details about our system of sanctions and rewards can be found in our Behaviour, Anti Bullying and Exclusion Policy. Copies are available from our website and the school office.The establishment of a sound, positive and caring ethos is an essential prerequisite for learning. It depends upon trusting relationships and a process of co-operative team work and the school welcomes and encourages the involvement of the LEA, governors, parents and carers and others in the community.


The Curriculum

•As in other state schools, all the children at Kennington CE Academy follow the National Curriculum. This means they follow nationally agreed programmes of study in maths, English, science, computing (ICT), art, music, PE, history, geography, & design and technology. Pupils are also taught French as their Modern Foreign Language. We have already gained the Silver Award in the Kent Accreditation for Primary Languages.

•In addition to the subjects specified in the National Curriculum, the school curriculum includes personal, social and health education (PSHE), citizenship, environmental education, equal opportunities and multicultural education.

•Termly themes help to link work between subjects whenever possible. Teachers work closely to plan with their year group colleagues to ensure consistency of coverage. The themes are organised so that all areas of the National Curriculum are included over the year.


The Curriculum and Assessment (continued)

•Classroom displays focus on aspects of the topics being studied and we try hard to make classroom work interesting and meaningful to children. Children are also encouraged to bring items from home into school in order to enrich their topic work. We hope children will experience memorable learning activities each week of their school life.

•As well as work related to the class topic, children also work on specific subject areas. In particular there will be ongoing activities in maths, English - talking, listening, reading and writing – and science.

•At the ages of 7 and 11 children’s attainment is determined by nationally organised assessments (SATs). We aim for at least 85% of each year group will be working at the expected standards for their age, with pupils some exceeding this. Ongoing assessments are made three times a year so we can check on their progress. You are sent interim reports of these assessments (as well as a full report in April), which includes your child’s targets.


Religious Education• Religious education is taught according to the Kent Agreed Syllabus used in Kent

schools, which develops a knowledge of Christianity whilst raising awareness of other religions.

COLLECTIVE WORSHIP• This takes place in the hall four times each week and once per week in the

classroom. The assemblies vary between whole school and lower and upper key stage gatherings, with the final assembly each week providing an opportunity to celebrate and give thanks for the school week just ending. The assemblies follow a termly theme and provide many opportunities for children to participate. All assemblies reflect our Christian ethos and follow termly themes and seasonal celebrations in the Church year.

• Each assembly allows time for quiet reflection and the opportunity for prayer. We are proud of our link with the local church. We seek to cement these by worship at the local church on special occasions and by the regular participation of the local clergy and church organisations in the planning and delivery of our assemblies.

• Classes present an assembly once per year to which parents are invited.CHRISTIAN VALUES• Our governors, teachers and pupils the school adopted a set of 5 Christian Values.

These are based on New Testament parables and are also used as assembly themes. Our values are Love, Forgiveness, Using Your Abilities, Everyone is Important and Giving. They are currently being revised.

WITHDRAWAL• Where parents wish, they have the right to withdraw their child from Religious

Education (RE) and some or all acts of collective worship. Should you wish to exercise this right, please inform the headteacher in writing. Parents may wish to note that a large part of the Friday assembly is given to the presentation of awards and does not have a significant religious content.


Personal Health and Social EducationIn all aspects of school life we promote the personal and social development of children through PSHE lessons. We aim to develop an understanding of children should look after themselves, basic life skills and interpersonal skills. Often this is done through circle time which provides everyone with a chance to contribute to discussions.

Sex Education is taught in school as an aspect of PSHE. It is introduced in Year 3 with the main content being covered in Years 4, 5 and 6. It is taught in a way appropriate to the age of the children. We help children to understand and come to terms with growing up and the physical and emotional changes they will experience.

Copies of the Sex Education Scheme of Work are available for parents to read. The accompanying DVD may also be taken home to be viewed. We also teach an appropriate programme on Drugs Education.


MusicKennington Academy aims to extend and deepen children’s responses to music through the related activities of listening, performing and composing. All children are encouraged to compose their own music according to their age and ability.

Performance is an important part of the music curriculum and singing is fundamental to class music making. All children are encouraged to perform their compositions, and opportunities are given for school and public performance through the choir and individual instrumental recitals. Listening skills are consistently developed and children are encouraged to listen attentively to all genres of music.

Throughout the school children are introduced to the music of a variety of composers and have the opportunity to play a variety of instruments. Children in Year 4 have the opportunity to learn the ukulele and in Year 3 they play the ocarina.

. The school arranges tuition through

the Kent Music School. Children may

learn the guitar, clarinet, flute, piano,

violin or a brass instrument. Parents

may buy blocks of lessons from the

Kent Music School so their child can

attend instrumental tuition on a weekly

basis in school.


Equal Opportunities & Multicultural Education

•The Governors and Staff at Kennington School are committed to providing the full range of opportunities for all pupils regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity, social, cultural or religious background. All pupils have equal access to the curriculum, and the right to a learning environment which dispels ignorance, prejudice and stereotyping. The entire school community has the right to protection from insult, abuse and bullying of any kind. •Discrimination on the basis of colour, culture, origin, gender or ability is unacceptable in our school. These values are stated in our published Equality Scheme, copies of which are available from the school office.•We believe it is essential that children should develop an understanding of a variety of cultures. We aim to help children grow into people who respect and care for all people.


ICT & Interactive whiteboardsAll pupils have regular use of laptops in their classroom. In addition to the 30 machines in the IT suite we have about 10 others in each classroom. We have no doubt that this will give them an enormous boost to their learning.Every classroom is equipped with an interactive whiteboard, visualisers, DVD and CD players. This equipment enables our teachers to plan lessons in advance and to include full colour pictures, diagrams and animations. The school is fully networked, allowing wireless internet connection from any room.The system allows any familiar Windows software to be used as a teaching tool and vastly increases both the motivation level for pupils, and caters for a wide range of learning styles.


HomeworkA variety of enjoyable homework tasks are set at the start of each term for the children to complete within a term (6 or 7 weeks). In addition to English, maths and science, this will include some creative and investigative activities. The tasks will be the same for each class in a year group. Your child will bring home a sheet containing the homework set for each term. Maths tasks are usually set using a website called ‘mymaths’. Your child will have their own log in. Please ask your child’s teacher for further details.•Please encourage your children to undertake any work in a quiet and purposeful atmosphere. •We are very keen that homework should not become a burden to any child or be perceived as a form of punishment. Children should work hard at school and will need time to rest, socialise and play at home.

Reading is the most important homework activity that can be undertaken at home. Every child should read for at least 15 minutes each day. •This may include reading aloud to an adult, particularly in Years 3 and 4. Older and more fluent readers should be encouraged to read to themselves. •Although the your child will need to read books from our school reading scheme, if s/he is a reluctant reader, allow them to read books or magazines that interest them. •It is helpful if an adult can question them about their understanding of what they have read. Please ask your child’s class teacher if you require support with this. •All children are given reading record books to record their coverage and progress though our reading scheme. It is important that children have their school reading books and reading record at school each day, as well as bringing them home at night and weekends.•Whilst it is your child’s responsibility to remember their things, please help us by signing the reading record books and writing any comment you may wish in them.


Homework continued

Supporting your child in learning multiplication and division tables is also very helpful. Other useful activities to practice are:

• Learning their addition and subtraction bonds to 10 and 20 (e.g. 6+ 4 or 10 – 6: 9 +7 or 16 – 9)

• Telling the time, using both analogue and digital clocks. • Understanding and remembering facts about measurement (e.g. 100cm in a metre or

1000 g in a kg)• Learning the numbers that add together to make 100 or 1000.

• Those parents that do not wish for their children to be set homework should inform their child’s teacher. No homework will then be set.

• Whilst we appreciate that it will not always be possible for children to complete the work within the time set, we ask that you encourage your child to meet any deadlines.

• Children will not be asked to undertake homework during break times as a sanction for not completing tasks at home, although children not completing the minimum number of tasks per term will miss ‘golden time’ at the end of term in order to catch up.

• Class work will not normally be sent home for completion. Some can only be correctly undertaken within school. where the appropriate help and equipment is available. However, in exceptional circumstances, such as prolonged sickness or as a result

of a child’s refusal to work, it may be appropriate to send uncompleted class work home.


The EnvironmentAt Kennington, we help pupils understand their responsibility for caring for the environment. We introduce pupils to plants and animals and their habitats, both within the school and also through visits to other sites and areas. Pupils are encouraged to think carefully about the problems of pollution and the use of resources and are actively involved in recycling and energy conservation. Green Gang, one of our after school clubs, helps to look after the local school environment. Our PTFA has recently funded an outdoor classroom to enhance opportunities for our pupils to learn using the school environment.


Special Educational Needs

An Special Educational Need can be defined as:

“A significantly greater difficulty in learning than the majority of children of the same age”

or

“A disability which either prevents or hinders a child from the making use of education facilities of a kind provided for children of the same age in schools within the area of LEA”.

THE CODE OF PRACTICE from the DfE offers guidance on the content of any school’s SEN policy. The school policy conforms to these guidelines. It is available to view on our school website.


Special Educational Needs continued

At Kennington CE Academy we seek to:

• identify all children who need special consideration to support their physical, social, emotional or intellectual development• ensure that these children are given appropriate support to allow

every child full access to the National Curriculum in a positive framework• ensure that these children are fully integrated into all activities of the school• involve parents in developing a partnership of support,

enabling them to have full confidence in the strategy adopted by the school• to provide a broad, balanced and suitably differentiated curriculum relevant to their

individual needs• to show an understanding that supporting difficulties in learning and/or behaviour is part of

a high quality mainstream education service• to be aware that any pupil at some time in their education may have additional educational

needs• to promote self-worth and enthusiasm by encouraging independent learning at all age

levels• to be aware that every child is entitled to a sense of achievement• to identify pupils as early as possible who will need extra resources and/or teaching help

within their school career• to work in partnership with the child’s parents and other external professional agencies to

provide for the child’s individual educational needs• The school’s SEN Policy is available on our website or from the school office.


Our sporting aims are•To provide an opportunity to take part in enjoyable activities.•To help develop confidence, physical competence and skills.•To develop the concept of fair play, honest competition and good sporting behaviour.•To provide opportunities to work co-operatively with others.•To provide opportunities for our pupils to represent the school in competitive events.•To develop the ability to cope with success and failure.•To promote through direct experience the benefits of exercise.

Sport


Clubs & Extra-Curricular ActivitiesWe organise a variety of clubs and out of school activities.•Sport orientated clubs include football, netball, cricket, hockey and basketball with regular involvement in local inter school competitions.•Creative clubs include Art, Craft, Choir, Maypole and Country Dancing, Recorders, Glee Club and Drama•We have a very popular environmental group known as “Green Gang”, a chess club and board game club.•Kent Music School tutors provide instrumental lessons for piano, violin, clarinet, flute and guitar•In addition we organise an annual residential trip for Year 6 children. Since 2011 we have stayed at a PGL Centre at Windmill Hill, near Eastbourne in East Sussex.


Complaints

We aim to deal with all complaints as quickly and fairly as possible. The procedures in this leaflet refer to all non-statutory complaints from parents, the public and where appropriate pupils.

You may wish to complain about:– lack of progress in school– indiscipline– disagreements over policy– unfair treatment– misunderstandings– lack of information– bullying

In the first instance, concerns can usually be resolved through contact with the class teachers or the school office. If these channels seem inappropriate or the matter needs to be taken further then the first approach should be to the Headteacher, Mr Stephen Ive.

Our office staff will help you make an appointment. At this stage an initial indication of the nature of the problem will often help us to resolve the matter quickly.


Complaints continued

• At this stage the complainant may request to have their concern logged and ask for a written reply, which they shall receive within ten days unless the circumstances surrounding the complaint require longer for investigation. In this case an acknowledgement shall be sent explaining the difficulties and specifying when a full reply can be expected. Both the reply and the log shall set out the details of the complaint and any proposed actions resulting from it. Logged complaints shall be discussed with the Chair of Governors and may become an item for discussion at the next governors' meeting.

• If you feel that the Headteacher's response is not adequate, the next step is to complain to the Chair of the Governing Body in writing, using the school’s address.He will investigate your complaint further and meet with you to discuss it. You will receive a written reply, detailing what actions are to be taken and explaining the procedure for appeal.

• If you are dissatisfied with the response of the Governing Body to your complaint you have the right to take your complaint to:

The Secretary of State DfECastle View HouseEast LaneRuncornCheshire WA7 2GJ


Admissions

Kennington CE Academy, produces its admission arrangements in consultation with Aquila, our academy sponsors, and the Local Education Authority (Kent).

This means that parents seeking a place should use the Common Application Form (CAF) produced by KCC.

Due to our link status, children that have attended Downs View Infant School have priority allocation over children from other schools.

Our Admission criteria (in priority order) are:

• Children in Local Authority Care• Attendance at Downs View Infants School• Current family association• Health and Special Access reasons• Nearness of children’s homes and ease of access to schools


Term Dates 2015 - 16Term 1 (2015)Start: Monday 7 SeptemberFinish: Friday 23 OctoberTerm 2Start: Tuesday 3 NovemberFinish: Friday 18 DecemberTerm 3 (2016)Start: Monday 4 JanuaryFinish: Friday 12 FebruaryTerm 4Start: Tuesday 23 FebruaryFinish: Thursday 24 MarchTerm 5Start: Monday 11 AprilFinish: Friday 27 MayTerm 6Start: Tuesday 7 JuneFinish: Friday 22 July

Staff Training Days: 3 & 4 September, 2 November, 22 February, 6 June.

(the school is closed to pupils on these days)Our term and holiday dates are the same as Downs View Infant

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School Performance DataBackground Information 2013 - 14

•Number of Pupils 327

•Pupils with SEN, with statements: 0

•Pupils with SEN, without statements: 57 (17%)

KS1-KS2 Value Added 2013 - 14

School VA measure 98.8

School VA coverage indicator 98%

Absence 2013 -14 % authorised absence 3.3%% unauthorised absence 0.9%

The school achieved its best ever academic results in 2014. Data for the academic year just ended (2014 – 15) is available from the end of September. Please contact the headteacher.

Key Stage 2 test results 2013 - 14•KS2 Eligible Pupils 83•Pupils with SEN, with statements: 2 (2.4%)•Pupils with SEN, without statements: 15 (19%)READING% of pupils achieving Level 4 or above 94%% of pupils achieving Level 5 53%% of pupils achieving Level 6 0%% of pupils making 2 levels of progress 93%% of pupils absent or disapplied 2%WRITING% of pupils achieving Level 4 or above 87%% of pupils achieving Level 5 36%% of pupils achieving Level 6 1%% of pupils making 2 levels of progress 90%% of pupils absent or disapplied 2%MATHEMATICS% of pupils achieving Level 4 or above 84%% of pupils achieving Level 5 or above 40%% of pupils achieving Level 6 % 4%% of pupils making 2 levels of progress 86%% of pupils absent or disapplied 2%READING, WRITING & MATHEMATICS COMBINED% of pupils achieving Level 4 or above 76%% of pupils achieving Level 5 or above 22%AVERAGE POINT SCORE Reading 29.3Writing 28.4Maths 28.5


How to find us.

Kennington CE Academy

To Ashford

M20

To Faversham

To Canterbury


Further information

We hope you have found this prospectus useful.

If you have any questions regarding the contents of this document, please do not hesitate to ask at the school office.

Further information about the school can be found on our website: www.kenningtonjuniors.co.uk

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