School Prospectus Academic Year 2017-18

St Joseph’s Cathedral Primary School

Address: Caepistyll Street Greenhill Swansea SA1 2BE Tel/Rhif: 01792 653609 Email/Ebost: stjosephscathedralprimary@swansea-edunet.gov.uk

Web: www.stjosephscathedralprimary.swansea.sch.uk

The School’s Mission Statement: Following Jesus As We Live And Learn Together

Head Teacher: Mrs Angela Heald Local Education Authority: City & County of Swansea Chief Education Officer: Mr N Williams Education Department City & County of Swansea Civic Centre Oystermouth Road Swansea SA1 3SN LA Telephone Number: 01792 636000 Diocese: Menevia Diocesan Director of Education: Mr P White Diocesan Office 27 Convent Street Greenhill Swansea SA1 2BX Telephone Number: 01792 644017 Fax Number: 01792 458641 Email: education@menevia.org Type of School: Voluntary Aided Age Range: 3 – 11 years Number On Roll: 483 Total Mainstream On Roll: 438 Nursery Pupils (Part-Time): 47 Chairperson of Governors: Miss M C Pitson Please note that this information is correct and up-to-date at the time of printing.

Following Jesus As We Live And Learn Together

Dear Parents/Guardians The purpose of this booklet is to provide you with some information about our school. At St Joseph’s Cathedral Primary School, we try to do our best to ensure that all children have the opportunity to achieve what potential they have. At the same time we are committed to making the pupils’ time in our school enjoyable as well as profitable. Our experience has shown that children perform better where there is a strong partnership between home and school. Therefore, we positively encourage parents/guardians to support and help us in making the children’s education a worthwhile and valuable experience which they will remember with fondness for the rest of their lives. From all the staff at St Joseph’s Cathedral Primary School

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Table of Contents

The Governing Body ............................................................................................................ 1

Staff At St Joseph’s Cathedral Primary School .................................................................... 1

Senior Leadership Team .................................................................................................. 2

Foundation Phase Teaching Staff .................................................................................... 2

Key Stage 2 Teaching Staff .............................................................................................. 2

Additional Teaching Staff ................................................................................................ 2

Associate Staff – Teaching Assistants .............................................................................. 3

Associate Staff – Administration, ICT Support & Premises ............................................. 3

After School Club Staff .................................................................................................... 3

Lunchtime Kitchen Staff .................................................................................................. 3

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants ............................................................................... 3

Breakfast Club Kitchen Staff ............................................................................................ 4

Breakfast Club Supervisory Assistants ......................................................................... 4

Our Mission Statement… .................................................................................................... 5

Vision Statement ................................................................................................................. 5

Aims Of The School ............................................................................................................. 5

School Organisation ............................................................................................................ 6

Joining The School ............................................................................................................... 6

Starting School .................................................................................................................... 7

Joining The School Later On ................................................................................................ 7

Moving On – Transfer To Secondary School ....................................................................... 7

School Hours ....................................................................................................................... 7

Daily Arrangements – Foundation phase ........................................................................ 7

Nursery AM .................................................................................................................. 7

Nursery PM .................................................................................................................. 7

Reception ..................................................................................................................... 7

Years 1 and 2 ............................................................................................................... 8

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Daily Arrangements – Key Stage 2 .................................................................................. 8

Years 3 to 6 .................................................................................................................. 8

Parents in Partnership ........................................................................................................ 8

Communication With Parents/Guardians........................................................................... 8

Meeting The Needs Of The National Curriculum................................................................ 9

Pastoral Care Arrangements ............................................................................................... 9

Safeguarding ....................................................................................................................... 9

Emergency Contact Information ....................................................................................... 10

Absences ........................................................................................................................... 10

Returning To School After Illness ...................................................................................... 10

Attendance ........................................................................................................................ 10

Half termly breakdown.................................................................................................. 10

School Discipline ............................................................................................................... 11

Our Award System ............................................................................................................ 11

Our Golden Rules .......................................................................................................... 11

Sport .................................................................................................................................. 11

Extra-Curricular Activities ................................................................................................. 11

School Ambassadors ......................................................................................................... 12

School Uniform ................................................................................................................. 12

School Meals ..................................................................................................................... 12

Money ............................................................................................................................... 12

Equal Opportunity ............................................................................................................. 12

The Teaching Of Welsh ..................................................................................................... 13

Health/Sex Education........................................................................................................ 13

Arrangements For Religious Education ............................................................................ 13

RE Scheme – Come and see (Catholic primary religious education programme.......... 13

Charging And Remissions Policy ....................................................................................... 15

Arrangements For Special Education ................................................................................ 15

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Arrangements For Disabled Pupils .................................................................................... 15

School Holidays Academic Year 2017/2018 ..................................................................... 16

National Curriculum Assessment And Comparative Data ................................................ 17

Foundation Phase Outcomes 2017 (YEAR 2 PUPILS) .................................................... 17

Key Stage 2 2017 (YEAR 6 PUPILS) ................................................................................ 18

If Your Child Has A Problem At School .............................................................................. 19

Inspection Of Documents ................................................................................................. 19

Information About How To Make A Complaint ................................................................ 19

Document Version Control

Version Number

Purpose/Change Author Date

0.1 Initial draft Angela Heald Autumn Term 2015

0.2 Final formatting completed Angela Heald October 2015

1.0 Reviewed and ratified by governing body Angela Heald October 2016

2.0 Reviewed and ratified by governing body Angela Heald 17-October 2017

Next review date – Autumn Term 2018 ANNUAL REVIEW

School Prospectus agreed by Governors: ….………………………………………….………………… (Signed by Chair) ………………………………………………. Date

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The Governing Body

The School Governors, together with the Head Teacher, make decisions about how the school is run. They meet at least once a term. School governors are: parents, local authority representatives, parish community representatives and staff from the school. They have legal duties, powers and responsibilities. They can only act together, not individually. Parent governors are elected by the parents of the school. They serve, as do other governors, for a period of four years. Name Status Term of Office Expires Mr J Blackburn LA Governor 27 July 2021 Mrs M Davies Teacher Governor 30 September 2018 Mr C George Foundation Governor 17 January 2021 Mr N Harrington Foundation Governor 2 January 2021 Mrs A Heald Head Teacher Ex Officio Fr Benedict Koledoye Foundation Governor 14 October 2019 Mr P Lewis Foundation Governor 2 June 2018 Mrs J Offia Parent Governor 30 November 2019 Miss M C Pitson Foundation Governor 2 January 2021 Father C Thadathil Foundation Governor 10 January 2021 Mr S Xavier Foundation Governor 2 June 2018 Vacancy Associate Staff Governor - Chairperson: Miss M C Pitson Vice Chairperson: Mr N Harrington Clerk to Governors: Ms J Worlock

ALN Governor: Mr J Blackburn Child Protection Governor: Miss M C Pitson Looked After Children Governor: Mr J Blackburn RE Link Governor: Fr B Koledoye

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Staff At St Joseph’s Cathedral Primary School

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Mrs A Heald : Head Teacher Mrs M Davies : Deputy Head Teacher & ALN Co-ordinator Mrs H Horgan : KS2 Literacy and MAT Mrs F Cosgrove : KS2 Numeracy and MAT Miss K Powell : FP Literacy and MAT Miss J Evans : ICT

FOUNDATION PHASE TEACHING STAFF

Staff Member Year Group

Mrs K Cronin Nursery (AM)

Mrs M Kinsey-Rees Nursery (PM)

Mrs J Emms Reception

Mrs C Thomas

Mrs K McComas Year 1

Mrs M Keegan

Mr M Davies Year 2

Miss K Powell

KEY STAGE 2 TEACHING STAFF

Staff member Year group

Mrs M Davies Year 3

Mrs S O’Brien

Miss J Evans Year 4

Mrs S Philippart

Mrs C Appleby Year 5

Miss T Hacche

Mrs F Cosgrove Year 6

Mrs H Horgan

ADDITIONAL TEACHING STAFF

Staff Member

Miss K McCarthy (part-time)

Mrs M Thomas (part-time)

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ASSOCIATE STAFF – TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Mrs N Avo Mrs I Cahill Mrs D Carney Mrs J Clarebout Mrs H Collins Mrs A Davies Mrs D Dawkins Mrs B Gacek Miss C Garrett

Mrs M Grimsley Mr M Hampson Mrs L Hoolachan Mrs L Hughes Mrs M Martone Mrs J Matthews Mrs H Morgan Mrs J Park

Miss S Phillips Mrs S Smith Mrs L Sullivan Mrs C Thomas Mrs K Toulcher Mrs C Townley Miss L Whalley Mr N Willis

ASSOCIATE STAFF – ADMINISTRATION, ICT SUPPORT & PREMISES

Ms J Worlock : Administration Manager Mrs L Norman : Administration Assistant Mr S Lynch : ICT Technical Support Mr T Facer : Caretaker

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB STAFF

Mrs D Dawkins : After School Club Leader Mrs A Davies : After School Club Assistant

LUNCHTIME KITCHEN STAFF

Mrs L Abraham : Cook Mrs J Floyd : Kitchen Assistant Mrs A Mitchell : Kitchen Assistant

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants

Mrs D Carney Mrs J Matthews Mrs J Clarebout Mrs J Park Mrs H Collins Mrs L Sullivan Mrs A Davies Mrs E Quick Mrs D Dawkins Mrs G Simons Mrs C Garrett Mrs C Thomas Mrs B Gacek Mrs K Toulcher Mrs M Martone Miss L Whalley

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BREAKFAST CLUB KITCHEN STAFF

Mrs J Kavanagh : Kitchen Assistant Mrs S Richards : Kitchen Assistant Mrs G Simons : Kitchen Assistant

Breakfast Club Supervisory Assistants

Mrs J Matthews Mrs H Tanner Mrs H Morgan Mrs M Martone

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Our Mission Statement…

Following Jesus As We Live And Learn Together

Vision Statement

Prepare pupils to become productive Christians through Gospel values within a School community that develops the whole child by:- integrating spirituality with pupils’ moral, intellectual, social, cultural and physical development

Provide a nurturing environment in which our children will develop in mind, spirit and body. Every child will be encouraged to achieve their full potential through a truly inclusive learning environment which values attainment and achievement in equal measures

Encourage love, acceptance, trust and respect for others and give them the basic skills and knowledge that will permit them to become lifelong learners

To provide a broad, balanced, relevant Curriculum which provides structured learning experiences which focus on the needs of individual pupils and present it in a multimedia way

To continually reflect and evaluate the progress of the school within a culture of trust, honesty and openness, so that the quality of teaching and learning within our school continues to improve

Aims Of The School

At St Joseph’s Cathedral Primary School our pupils’ aims are:

To smile

To make everyone feel special

Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself

To be tolerant, helpful and kind

To work together as a team

To follow our Golden Rules

Try our best all the time and never give up

Be proud of our school and community

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To be reflective, resourceful and resilient

To look after our environment

School Organisation

Pupils are organised into co-educational mixed ability classes according to age. For the academic Year 2017/2018 the classes are organised as follows: Age 3 - 4 Morning and afternoon Nursery classes Age 4 - 5 Two Reception classes Age 5 - 6 Two Year 1 classes Age 6 - 7 Two Year 2 classes Age 7 - 8 Two Year 3 Classes Age 8 - 9 Two Year 4 Classes Age 9 - 10 Two Year 5 Classes Age 10 - 11 Two Year 6 Classes

Joining The School

The Governing Body is the Admissions Authority for the school and its oversubscription criteria for Admission are:

1. All baptised Catholic children living in the school’s catchment area.

2. All children baptised in the Orthodox Church living in the school’s catchment

area.

3. Applicants with siblings who are baptised Catholics and on roll in the intake year.

4. Applicants with siblings who are not Catholics and on roll in the intake year.

5. Catholic pupils from outside the catchment area.

6. Children from other Christian denominations.

7. Children whose parents desire a Catholic education.

We will always comply with the duty to admit children with a Statement of Special Education Needs, where the school is named in the statement. Parents/guardians of children seeking to join the school in other years should contact the Head Teacher.

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Starting School

Starting school is a very important time for you, your child and the school. We all need to work together to make the transition smooth and rewarding. The New Curriculum is grounded in active learning and the development of subject specific and thinking skills. Parents/guardians can play a major role in fostering good attitudes to learning, developing good language skills and promoting good behaviour.

Joining The School Later On

Sometimes children join the school when the term has started or later on in their school life. We make every effort to make sure that they are welcomed, looked after and monitored so that they quickly make friends and find their way around the school. Teachers give pupils time to settle in before making an assessment of their academic ability. This assessment, together with records from the previous school will enable your child to have the best start in our school. Parents and carers are asked to contact the school if their child has a problem settling. We are keen to promote an active partnership with parents.

Moving On – Transfer To Secondary School

At the end of their junior school career, children transfer to a secondary school. The vast majority of our children go on to Bishop Vaughan, a mixed (11-18) Catholic Comprehensive School. Our school has particularly close links with Bishop Vaughan and there is close liaison between the teaching staff of the schools. Each year, Year 6 children spend time in their new school working with the new teachers, meeting new friends and getting to know their new school. This is seen as a very positive process ensuring a smooth transfer.

School Hours

DAILY ARRANGEMENTS – FOUNDATION PHASE

Nursery AM

Start : 8.50 am Finish : 11.20 am

Nursery PM

Start : 12.45 pm Finish : 3.15 pm

Reception

Start : 8.50 am Break : 10.30 – 10.50 am Lunch : 11.50 – 12.45 pm Finish : 3.15 pm

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Years 1 and 2

Start : 8.50 am Break : 10.20 – 10.40 am Lunch : 11.50 – 12.45 pm Finish : 3.20 pm

DAILY ARRANGEMENTS – KEY STAGE 2

Years 3 to 6

Start : 8.50 am Break : 10.50am – 11.10 am Lunch : 12.10 – 1.00 pm Break : 2.10 – 2.25 pm Finish : 3.25 pm Morning registration takes place from 8.50 to 9.00 am. Afternoon registration takes place from 12.50 to 1.05 pm in the foundation phase and to 1.00 pm to 1.10 pm in key stage 2. Parents are requested to ensure that the children are punctual as late arrivals may disrupt the on task time of other pupils.

Parents in Partnership

We welcome parents and guardians into St Joseph’s Cathedral Primary School believing we are partners in the education of your children. There are many opportunities for parents to become involved in the work of the school and to gain a greater understanding of its work. Parents’ time and expertise can be used in many ways in school and is greatly valued. We have a dedicated and hard working Parents Teacher Friends Association (PTFA) that actively supports the school through its fund-raising efforts and the school has benefited greatly over the years.

Communication With Parents/Guardians

The school communicates with parents/guardians in various ways eg letters, newsletters, text messaging service, questionnaires, interviews, informal evenings, school website and twitter. Parents/guardians are invited to Parents’ Evenings, sports days, open evenings as well as children’s performances and assemblies. The school is keen to support parents with family workshops and involves parents in policy decisions.

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Meeting The Needs Of The National Curriculum

All classes in this school receive education based on the National Curriculum. As a Catholic School we also teach 10% of our curriculum time on RE and follow the National scheme ‘Come and See’. Schemes of work have been drawn up which ensure that pupils receive a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum. Throughout the school emphasis is placed on the acquisition of the highest possible individual levels in the basic skills of maths, science, language and ICT, together with activities and studies embracing developing skills in DT, music, art, environmental studies, geography, history, and PSE. In Year 2 and 6 children will be given Teacher Assessments at the end of the year to show the levels they have achieved in the National Curriculum core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science and Welsh and PSE in year 2.

Pastoral Care Arrangements

The school aims to create a warm, caring and secure atmosphere. Parents / guardians home and work telephone numbers are recorded. All accidents and illnesses are dealt with accordingly and relevant procedures followed ; informing parents and staff. If immediate hospital treatment is required, resulting from an accident or illness, an ambulance will be called to take the pupil to hospital and parents will be contacted. Where children have been prescribed medicines, we encourage parents whenever possible to come to the school to administer them if they need to be taken during the school day. Where this is not possible then the school is prepared to store and administer medicine provided that the appropriate request form is completed in writing before hand. These request forms are available from the school reception office. School staff supervise morning and afternoon breaks. Supervisory and school staff are on duty for the lunch time break. For medical appointments etc. a note from a parent / guardian must be produced. No child is allowed to leave the school unaccompanied during the school day.

From time to time the school nurse, dentist and hearing specialist will visit the school to carry out routine health inspections and hearing tests. Parents will always be informed when this is happening. When any problems are encountered, parents will be notified and advised to seek further help from either the school health service or their family doctor.

Safeguarding

St Joseph’s Cathedral Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This means that we have a Child Protection Policy and procedures in place. Parents and carers are welcome to read the Policy on request or on our website.

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Sometimes we may need to share information and work in partnership with other agencies when there are concerns about a child’s welfare. We will ensure that our concerns about our pupils are discussed with his/her parents/carers first unless we have reason to believe that such a move would be contrary to the child’s welfare.

Child Protection Officer for the school is Angela Heald (Head Teacher)

Child Protection Governor is Mary Clare Pitson (Chairperson of Governing Body)

Emergency Contact Information

Please ensure that your contact details held in the school office are correct, and that the school is told about any health matters, especially allergies, relating to the child.

Absences

We are obliged to formally account for all absences so please be kind enough to send a note of explanation to your child’s class teacher after any absence, for whatever reason. You should also telephone the office and leave a voice message on the absence line on the first day of your child’s absence. We request that pupils are punctual at all times. Poor attendance, whatever the reason for it, affects your child’s progress at school. Children whose attendance is irregular miss, and sometimes never make up, important learning experiences. Holiday absence during term time is discouraged due to the negative impact upon your child’s educational, social and spiritual development. Therefore, no holidays in term time will be authorised unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Returning To School After Illness

Children returning to school after illness should clearly be fit to do so and free from infection. Please err on the side of caution when making a decision about your child returning to school. Children should be fit to participate in all school activities including outdoor games and playtime. Injury, asthma, respiratory complaints or circulation difficulties are of course exceptions. If in doubt the school is happy to advise.

Attendance

Attendance % from 1st September 2016 to 31st August 2017 is 95.7%

HALF TERMLY BREAKDOWN

Autumn Term 2016 96.8%

Spring Term 2017 96.1%

Summer Term 2017 94.0%

Any concerns in relation to attendance issues, please contact Mrs Heald for guidance.

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School Discipline

School discipline is the responsibility of the Head Teacher supported by her staff. The main aim of the school’s policy is to encourage children to behave sensibly and to have consideration for other people’s views and feelings. School rules are regularly brought to the attention of pupils. Children are discouraged from wearing jewellery, especially earrings which are a source of potential danger in games and physical education lessons and normal playground activities. When action becomes necessary following a misdemeanour then this is usually affected through a loss of privilege/golden time. Where pupils fail to respond to this, then parents may be invited to the school to discuss with the Head Teacher alternative approaches which might be necessary.

Our Reward System

We follow a set of Golden Rules and have our very own Gold Leaf Tree which records achievement. Each Friday afternoon we celebrate achievements in our Gold Leaf Assembly. One child from each class is called out to receive a certificate and place a leaf on the Gold Leaf Tree in recognition of something that the child has done in following the Golden Rules.

OUR GOLDEN RULES

Do listen Do not interrupt Do be gentle Do not hurt anybody Do be kind and helpful Do not hurt people’s feelings Do work hard Do not waste your or other people’s time Do look after property Do not waste or damage things Do be honest Do not cover up the truth

Sport

The school encourages all children to take part in the sporting activities offered by the school. During the Autumn and Spring Terms, participation in rugby, football, netball, cross country running and gymnastics is encouraged while in the Summer Term, the opportunity is there to participate in athletics, rounders and tennis. Swimming is compulsory throughout the school.

Inter-school games usually take place outside of the normal school hours. Sporting activities are carried out in the school halls, the school playground or in the local park.

Extra-Curricular Activities

As mentioned above, a variety of sporting activities are organized as extra-curricular activities. There is also a School Choir, News reporters club, music, ICT and a film club

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available to the children. In Years 4 and 6 pupils will be offered a place at a residential centre.

School Ambassadors

St Joseph’s Cathedral Primary School recognises the importance of the pupil voice and making them part of the decision making process. The school has an elected School Ambassadors and School Council. All the pupils at the school are given a chance to vote for children from their class after presenting their manifesto to serve as school representatives each year.

School Uniform

All pupils are expected to wear appropriate uniform. Uniform may be purchased from Bergoni (www.bergoni.co.uk) in store or online. Articles of clothing should be marked or labelled so that in the event of the article being mislaid, the owner can be easily traced. Suitable footwear must be worn at all times eg no flip flops in summer.

School Meals

A wide variety of meals are available and weekly menus are displayed in the dining hall. The School Meals Service operates a healthy eating policy which is reflected in the menus offered. School meals are paid for on a weekly basis (every Monday). Facilities are also available for the children to bring their own packed lunches. With the recent research into food and its effect on the child’s brain and attitude to learning we do not allow sweets, crisps or pop in school at break times. Fruit is available to purchase on a weekly basis. All the children are encouraged to bring in a water bottle so that they can have access to water throughout the day.

Money

Please ensure that all monies sent to school are in a secure envelope marked with your child’s name, amount and the purpose of the money.

Equal Opportunity

We recognise the right of equality of opportunity for all individuals, staff and pupils irrespective of their ability, gender, status, race, religious beliefs or age. We view this policy as an integral part of our whole school approach. It is reflected in the way other policies are planned and implemented.

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The Teaching Of Welsh

Welsh is taught as a second language throughout the school. The emphasis is on communicating aspects of the language in a meaningful way and to relate it to the everyday life of the school.

Health/Sex Education

The school follows the Diocesan approved scheme “Come and See”. Aspects of human development are also addressed as part of the Science National Curriculum. Aspects of moral education are usually addressed through the Religious Education curriculum. Where a direct question is raised by a pupil that relates to sex education, this will be answered honestly and sensitively.

Arrangements For Religious Education

RE is a compulsory element within the curriculum and is taught in accordance with the agreed syllabus which is laid down by the Menevia Diocesan. The opening clauses of the 1988 Education Act require that the school Catholic curriculum must promote ‘the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils’ in preparation for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. Clearly, by its very nature, RE has a significant contribution to make towards the attainment of these purposes since it is essentially concerned with the process of exploring the religious understanding of human life and the value systems that societies seek to establish.

RE SCHEME – COME AND SEE (CATHOLIC PRIMARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMME

Themes and topics are shown overleaf…

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Charging And Remissions Policy

The local authority policy on charges and remissions for schools has been adopted by the school. This maintains the right to free school education. However, on occasions parents may be asked to make a voluntary contribution in support of any activity organised by the school.

Arrangements For Special Education

All children are monitored in an attempt to identify any learning difficulties. All children are screened at the age of seven years but intervention can take place at any time if there appears to be a cause for concern. Children who are identified as having particular learning difficulties through the staged referral system which the school operates may receive extra individual tuition within the school. Full consultation takes place between the school and the parents of the children involved. The school has a designated member of staff who has a responsibility for co-ordinating work involved with the special educational needs of pupils. The school also has a written policy for dealing with this area of work which is available for inspection at the school.

Arrangements For Disabled Pupils

Pupils who are disabled are subject to the same admission arrangements as other pupils and have access, where appropriate, to the same curriculum provision. However, the nature of the school building with its numerous staircases does mean that the placement of some disabled pupils, taking into account their particular disabilities, might be more appropriate elsewhere.

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School Holidays Academic Year 2017/2018

Term Begins

Half Term Holiday

Term Ends

Monday 4th

September

Friday 27th

October

Monday 30th

October

Friday 3rd

November

Monday 6th

November

Friday 22nd

December

Term Begins

Half Term Holiday

Term Ends

Monday 8th

January

Friday 16th

February

Monday 19th

February

Friday 23rd

February

Monday 26th

February

Thursday 29th

March

Term Begins

Half Term Holiday

Term Ends

Monday 16th

April

Friday 25th

May

Monday 28th

May

Friday 1st

June

Monday 4th

June

Tuesday 24th

July

Notes 1. Our school will close to pupils for 5 INSET/Staff Preparation days as follows:

Friday 8 September 2017 Monday 8 January 2018 Friday 25 May 2018 Monday 23 July 2018 Tuesday 24 July 2018

2. New Year Bank Holiday, Monday 1 January 2018

3. Good Friday, Friday 30 March 2018

4. Easter Monday, Monday 2 April 2018

5. May Day, Monday 7 May 2018

6. Spring Bank Holiday, Monday 28 May 2018

7. Summer Bank Holiday, Monday 28 August 2018

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National Curriculum Assessment And Comparative Data

FOUNDATION PHASE OUTCOMES 2017 (YEAR 2 PUPILS)

The following table shows the percentage of pupils attaining each outcome.

Z S G N D W 1 2 3 4 5 6+ 5+

Language, Literacy, and Communication Skills in English (LCE)

School - - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 68 27 95

National - - - 0.1 0.5 0.4 0.2 0.6 1.7 8.7 51.8 36.2 88

Language, Literacy, and Communication Skills in Welsh (LCW)

School - - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 68 27 95

National - - - 0 0.1 - 0.1 0.2 1.2 7.6 54.4 36.2 90.7

Mathematical Development (MDT)

School - - - 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 71 25 97

National - - - - 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.4 1.3 7.5 53.5 36.4 89.9

Personal and Social Development, Well-being and Cultural Diversity (PSD)

School 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53 47 100

National - - - - 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.4 1 3.3 35.5 58.9 94.5

There were 59 pupils in the group.

Foundation Phase Outcome Indicator School 95

National 87

The Foundation Phase Outcome Indicator relates to the expected performance in English or Welsh first language, Mathematics, and ‘Personal and Social Development, Well-being and Cultural Diversity’(PSD), the core subjects of the National Curriculum. Learners must gain at least the expected level in either English or Welsh first language together with Mathematics and PSD to gain the core subject indicator. Column ‘N’ displays the percentage of pupils not awarded an outcome for reasons other than disapplication. Column ‘D’ displays the percentage of pupils disapplied under sections 113 to 116 of the Education Act 2002. Column ‘W’ displays the percentage of the pupils working towards Outcome 1 in each Learning Area. Columns ‘1’ to ‘6’ display the percentage of the pupils who have attained that Outcome in each Learning Area.

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KEY STAGE 2 2017 (YEAR 6 PUPILS)

Summary of National Curriculum Assessment results of pupils in the school and nationally at the end of Key Stage 2 as a percentage of those eligible for assessment.

N D NCO

1, 2, & 3 1 2 3 4 5 6+ 4+

English

School 0 0 0 0 0 2 51 47 0 98

National 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.5 1.6 6.8 48.4 40.6 1.4 90.3

Oracy School 0 0 0 0 0 4 51 46 0 96

National 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.5 1.4 6.9 47.1 41.7 1.7 90.5

Reading School 0 0 0 0 0 2 42 55 0 98

National 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.5 1.5 7.5 46.4 41.6 1.7 89.7

Writing School 0 0 0 0 0 10 54 36 0 90

National 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.5 2.0 11.3 51.5 32.5 1.3 85.4

Mathematics

School 0 0 0 0 0 1 57 42 0 99

National 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.4 1.4 7.4 47.8 41.5 1.6 91.0

Science School 0 0 0 0 0 4 53 43 0 96

National 0.1 0.4 0.3 0.4 1.3 5.8 49.2 42.3 0.2 91.7

Core Subject Indicator

School 95

National 88.6

D indicates pupil disapplied under sections 113 to 116 of the Education Act 2002

NCO1 National Curriculum Outcome 1

NCO2 National Curriculum Outcome 2

NCO3 National Curriculum Outcome 3

N indicates pupils not awarded a level for reasons other than disapplication

Core Subject Indicator

Percentage of pupils achieving Level 4 or above in English or Welsh (first language), Mathematics and Science in combination.

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If Your Child Has A Problem At School

From time to time, in the children’s lives events may take place that are upsetting for them. If you are able to share information about your child’s personal life with us it can be extremely useful in helping us to offer understanding and support. This will always be dealt with in the strictest confidence. The pastoral team is always available to support parents and families. If you think your child is experiencing any kind of difficulty at school, or if you have any concerns about aspects of school life, then you should talk to your child’s teacher or the Head Teacher in the first instance.

Inspection Of Documents

Documents required to be available by regulation may be inspected, and where appropriate copied at the school during school hours by arrangement with the Head Teacher.

Information About How To Make A Complaint

If you have a complaint under Section 23 of the Education Reform Act relating to the curriculum, Religious Education or Religious Worship, the LEA has prepared a formal complaints procedure, a copy of which is available from the school, the Education Department or the Public Library. In the event of any other type of complaint you should contact Mrs A Heald (Head Teacher) who is the school’s Complaints Officer. The school has a formal complaints procedure and a copy of this may be obtained from the School Office. Further advice about complaints may be obtained from the Education Department, School and Governor Section, Tel: (01792) 636549 The information supplied in this document is in accordance with information at present available and is believed to be correct as at the date of printing, Autumn Term 2017.

Child Protection – The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is at the

heart of our school’s planning, policies, practice and ethos.

As a rights-respecting school we not only teach about children’s rights,

but also model rights and respect in all relationships.

Linked to Articles 3, 12, 16, 19, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28, 30, 34, 36, 39, 42 (CRC)