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Howden Church of England Infant School

School Prospectus

September 2018 – July 2019

HOWDEN CHURCH OF ENGLAND INFANT SCHOOL

Miss J. Cawthorn Hailgate Headteacher Howden Goole Tel: /Fax: 01430 430767 East Yorkshire DN14 7SL [email protected] www.howdeninfants.net

Dear Parents and Carers, Thank you for choosing to send your child to Howden Church of England Infant School. We are proud of our distinctiveness as a church school. We have an excellent record of achievement and progress academically, and also in nurturing each and every child. We operate an ‘open door’ policy in school, which means that we encourage parents to share in the life of the school on a daily basis. This could be as a parent/carer helper, or reading the class and year group targets and planning that is on view in each area. There is an opportunity each term for parents/carers and teachers to have a focused discussion about each child at parent teacher consultation evenings. At these times we will share individual targets, and parents/carers will be given a copy of their child’s target sheet to take home with them. In this way, we have a genuine home school partnership. Parents/carers are encouraged at any time to speak to a member of staff, with any concerns about their child.

In school we have a number of clubs which enhance the curriculum. These include Dance, Spanish Club, Art Club, a Sewing Bee Lego Club, Recorder Club, learning to play the flute, violin or keyboard, Choir and a Maths games club. We encourage our children to become independent, responsible and confident. One of the ways in which we do this is through our school council. They are elected by their classmates to represent their class on a committee; they attend meetings, disseminate information to the rest of their class and help others around the school in a variety of ways. We also have children who are friendly faces, play leaders, eco team and fruit bunch, and children are chosen in their classes to have a specific responsibility, and this goes right through the school from FS1/Nursery to Year 2. The school has gained several awards in the past five years, these include Basic Skills Quality Mark, for our teaching of Literacy and Numeracy [five times], Activemark, for our teaching of Physical Education [twice] and the Accreditation for Inclusion, Gold Standard, which celebrates our success in addressing the needs of all children in the school. Also Artsmark Gold, National ICT Award, Healthy Schools Award, Investors in Pupils [twice], Sustainable Travel (gold) [three times] and runners up in the Chairman’s award for the top school in the LA for sport and PE. The school was inspected under Section 8 of the Ofsted framework in May 2016, and below there are some quotes from the final inspection report (overleaf), which endorse the excellent practice at the school. I am sure that your child will be happy and successful at Howden Church of England Infant School, and look forward to a long and happy partnership with you.

Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) Summary and OFSTED Summary

The denominational inspection (SIAMS) was conducted on 24th June 2016

The distinctiveness and effectiveness of Howden as a Church of England school are outstanding

The leadership and vision of the Headteacher and governors who consistently and confidently articulate and model a vision rooted in distinctive Christian values.

Relationships throughout the school are based on explicit Christian values of love, respect and kindness that impact very positively on behaviour and attitudes to learning.

Excellent links with the church enable staff, parents and carers to view the church and school as one family.

Collective worship that is distinctive and inspirational, focussed on Christian teaching, and provides a range of creative experiences that allow children to learn about and reflect on the Christian faith.

Standards are high. The majority of children make good progress and achieve well, reaching expected levels of attainment with a number achieving beyond this.

OFSTED – Overall effectiveness of the school

The inspection was conducted on 17th May 2016

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. Your passion and commitment to the success of your school is evident in the high standards you set for adults and pupils. You have established an aspirational culture, rooted in the strong values reflected in the school’s mission statement: ‘roots to grow, wings to fly’. You and your staff instil strong ideals in the pupils and seek to stretch them personally, socially and academically. Your commitment to continuous improvement is evident in the school’s success in earning and sustaining many awards, such as Investors in Pupils, Activemark, Artsmark Gold and a national ICT award. Pupils enjoy school. They are becoming resilient young learners, who are well prepared for junior school. You effectively promote the spiritual, moral, social and cultural education of the pupils, particularly through religious education and numerous opportunities for personal development. Pupils learn to value themselves and others and reflect on their place in the world. They are developing open minds and respectful attitudes to difference as they learn that ‘we are all one family under the same sky’. Pupils’ outcomes remain good. The proportion of pupils attaining above-average standards by the time they leave the school has risen since the last inspection. Good achievement, along with excellent personal development, prepares pupils well for the next stage of their education.


MISSION STATEMENT

Roots to grow and Wings to fly

There are two lasting gifts we can give our

children.

One is roots, the other is wings.

Roots provided through quality education,

encouraging children to work to the best of their

ability in a happy, caring and stimulating

environment, where Christian values are prominent.

Wings developed in order to achieve at the highest

level of which they are capable, supported by staff

who plan together for the future and share in

celebrating the highest possible achievement for

each pupil.

An understanding and

a sense of awe and

wonder for the world

in which we live.

Respect ourselves and each other in

the way we listen, talk, work and

worship together in our school.

Make the right

choices and know

the golden rules at

all times.

Work together with our

friends, our families, the

Church and the wider

community to achieve our best.

Have a healthy and

active school life.

Provide a lively,

creative,

challenging

learning

environment in

which we

are cared

for and

feel safe.

We are a ‘Can Do’ school


At Howden Church of England Infant School, we believe that: All children need to feel happy, safe and valued, so that they can reach their full potential; developing skills, attitudes, beliefs, practical abilities, knowledge and the will to use these skills. By setting high standards and expectations, children will work consistently to the best of their ability, increasing in understanding and learning. We encourage enthusiastic and enquiring minds, so that children are willing and able to search for answers to their problems themselves, and test their ideas, working from relevant first-hand experiences. We enable children to develop the ability, confidence and desire to make carefully selected choices.

By positive encouragement and support, children are helped to develop the motivation to persevere, to accept advice and act upon it. We provide an atmosphere which rejoices in everyone’s success at whatever level, but where it is ‘’ safe to fail ‘’and then try again. Children are valued as individuals. Their experiences are valued, at whatever level, worked upon and extended, enabling each child to develop to their full potential. By means of careful assessment and recording, we try to ensure their continued development through school.

We believe that school should be a stimulating place to be. The children are assisted in developing independent ways of working. As a staff we have a clear sense of direction, working together and learning from each other. We use our expertise for the good of the school, contributing to the shape of the school philosophy and the way it is implemented. We keep open minds, read current literature and attend courses so that we are aware of present thinking. We evaluate new ideas carefully before considering their application.

We work together on positive strategies for dealing with problems. We support and help one another, valuing each other’s opinions and ideas, and bring a commitment and enthusiasm which generates interest,

motivation and learning in the children. We work in partnership with the home and the community for the benefit of the children.


www.howdeninfants.ik.org Hailgate [email protected] Howden Goole Tel: /Fax: 01430 430767 East Yorkshire DN14 7SL

SCHOOL PROSPECTUS

2018/2019

HEADTEACHER

Miss J. Cawthorn

CHAIR OF GOVERNORS Mrs S. Warnes PARENT GOVERNORS Mr J. Preston Mr R Westoby Mrs E. Smith FOUNDATION GOVERNORS Rev J. Little (ex-officio) Mr I. Stewart Mrs R. Stewart CO-OPTED GOVERNORS Mrs A. Hasdell Mrs H. Muir LA GOVERNORS Mrs S. Warnes Mr R. Blee STAFF GOVERNOR Mrs J. Batty

Roots to grow and wings to fly Roots to grow and wings to fly Roots to grow and wings to fly

STAFF LIST WITH RESPONSIBILITIES

Here at Howden Church of England Infant School we work together, as a team, to ensure that all our children are enabled to achieve their personal best. Every member of the team has a special

and unique part to play in this, and we value each individual equally.

Year group Name Responsibility Full time

equiv. Designation

Jane Cawthorn RE Travel Extended school Community links Educational Visits

FT Executive Head teacher

Foundation 1 Mandy Andrews History/Geography FT Teacher

Diane Turner FT Nursery Nurse/First Aider

Sue Kenning PT TA

Foundation 2 Joanne McCarthy EYFS Art and Design

FT Teacher

Hannah Luckins Music FT Teacher

Angie Phillips FT TA

Kathryn Dredge FT TA/First Aider

Year 1 Janet Batty Mathematics CPD

.6 Deputy Head

Sarah Jackson Computing English

FT Teacher

Carrie Dower Healthy School SENCO

.5 Teacher

Helen Muir FT HLTA/First Aider

Jo Orton PT TA

Year 2 Gary Johnson Science PE

FT Teacher

Jenna Wilson Design and Technology KS1 Art and Design

FT Teacher

Kathryn Taylor PT TA

Catherine Shipley PT TA

PPA cover Kathryn Taylor Amanda Andrews

HLTA Teacher

Kathryn Taylor PT TA

Administration Sarah Hardcastle Finance/HR/School Business Management

FT School Business Manager

Sam Slator Admissions PT Admin Officer

Premises Fred Newman Premises Caretaker

Jane Newman Premises Cleaner

Emma Lumley Premises Cleaner

Lunchtime Supervision

Sylvia Brown Lunchtime staff Senior Midday Supervisor First Aider

Elaine Gibson Midday Assistant

Cheryl Feasby Midday Assistant

Debbie Harding Midday Assistant

Michelle Shipley Midday Assistant

Kerrie Petch Midday Assistant

Jane Green Midday Assistant


3. CLASSIFICATION

Howden Church of England Infant School is a Church of England VC Foundation Infant School.

4. NUMBER ON ROLL

152 pupils in main school with 36 place Foundation Stage One 5. VISITING ARRANGEMENTS

Parents are warmly invited to phone or call at the school to make an appointment to see the Head.

6. SCHOOL CURRICULUM The school has a broad based curriculum through Key Stage 1. The curriculum includes all the National Curriculum subjects:-

Mathematics, English (spoken language, reading and writing), Science, History, Geography, Design Technology, Computing, Art, Music and Physical Education. The work in Foundation Stage One is planned in line with the early learning goals. They emphasise early literacy, numeracy and the development of personal and social skills. In Foundation Stage Two planning continues to be in line with the early learning goals. Religious Education, SEAL and Personal, Social, Health Education & Global Citizenship are also taught. The Foundation Stage curriculum is based on 7 areas of learning and the children work towards the achievement of the Early Learning Goals by the end of Foundation Stage Two. The children are encouraged to appreciate the value of enjoyment in working with others in games. The foundations are laid for a lifetime of healthy enjoyable exercise.

7. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION POLICY The school’s Religious Education continues to follow the East Riding Agreed Syllabus. The daily collective act of worship is broadly Christian.

Arrangements can be made for parents to exercise their statutory right of withdrawal of their children from religious worship/instruction. Children who are so withdrawn will be given work to do under the supervision of a member of staff. Howden Church of England Infant School values our close links with the clergy and the community of Howden Minster. Each week we welcome many members of the church community to our special events held in school; and the children attend special services at the Minster. The governors, staff and pupils at Howden Church of England Infant School also support fundraising events held at the Minster, e.g. the Christmas Fair and the Summer Fair, as well as participating in community events e.g. the choir performs at local events.



Our school as a church school

Our school is a Church of England Voluntary Controlled Foundation Infant School. Our admission policy admits children from all neighbourhood families, and children from outlying villages. Some of our parents choose to send their children to our school from neighbouring villages because we are a Church of England school. All staff are willing and able to sustain and develop the Christian character of the school. The school has been able to recruit, retain and nurture Christian staff for the school. The church is deeply involved in the life of the school, and we are well supported by our Foundation Governors. Parents are aware that we are a Church of England school, and choose this school because of its faith. The community that we serve is in the higher socio-economical group and is served well by several local churches, which are well attended. The mission statement of the school is displayed prominently and accurately reflects the essential purpose of the school. Collective Worship Collective worship is broadly Christian, although we do explore the beliefs and practices of other faiths. There is an act of worship each day, which may take place in the school hall or in the classroom. Whole school themes are followed throughout the school from Foundation Stage One to Year 2, which are age appropriate. The acts of worship always include reflection time and prayer. These times are often enhanced by appropriate music. The worship is led by a range of people from within school and from the wider community. Defining our Christian values These are the Christian values which underpin the life and work of our school, and identify how we demonstrate them throughout the life and work of the school. We show unconditional love through our relationships with others. There is joy to be seen through the inner security that comes from being part of the supportive environment in the school. There is peace in our school, which comes from the promotion of well-being. We show forgiveness, and foster an environment in which staff and children feel safe to make errors and be forgiven unconditionally. We strive to heal relationships through a spirit of reconciliation. We are seen to be just and fair, and everyone is treated equally. Respect is shown to all people, animals and to the environment. These Christian values reflect the centrality of Christ’s teaching on the individual’s worth, potential and the need for inclusion in an accepting and cohesive community.


8. SPECIAL CURRICULAR ARRANGEMENTS Howden Church of England Infant School strives to be an inclusive school, engendering a sense of community and belonging through its

Inclusive ethos

Broad and balanced curriculum for all pupils

Enjoyment and excellence

Systems for early identification of barriers to learning and participation

High expectations and suitable targets for all children

The new Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs is fully in place and complies with the statutory requirement as laid out in the SEND Code of Practice 0-25 (September 2014) and includes the rights and duties introduced by the Disability Act 2006.

Our Aims and Objectives

To ensure that all pupils have access to a broad and balanced curriculum

To provide a differentiated curriculum appropriate to the individual’s needs and ability

To ensure the identification of all pupils requiring SEND provision as early as possible in their school career

To ensure that SEND pupils take as full a part as possible in all school activities.

To ensure that parents of SEND pupils are kept fully informed of their child’s progress and attainment

To ensure that SEND pupils are involved, where practicable, in decisions affecting their future SEND provision

To work within the statutory requirements and in line with the guidance stated in the SEND Code of Practice 2014

To provide support and advice for all staff working with SEND pupils

We recognise that some pupils will have special needs at some time during their school life. Identifying those needs will allow the school to provide the most appropriate action which will then enable the child to progress and develop. Howden Church of England Infant School will have due regard for the Special Needs Code of Practice when carrying out our duties towards all pupils with special educational needs, and ensure that parents are notified when SEND provision is being made for their child. Areas of special educational need Special educational needs and provision can be considered as falling under four broad areas.

Communication and interaction

Cognition and learning

Social, mental and emotional health

Sensory and/or physical Teaching SEND pupils is a whole-school responsibility. Every teacher is regarded as a teacher of every child regardless of their abilities, disabilities and individual needs. The core of the teachers’ work involves a continuous cycle of planning, teaching, and assessing, taking into account the differences in pupils’ abilities, aptitudes, and interests. Some pupils may need increased levels of provision and support. The Code of Practice advocates a graduated response to meeting pupils’ needs. This takes the form of Assess – Plan – Do – Review. The number of pupils on the Special Needs Register has remained fairly consistent over the past year. Pupils’ needs are being identified with appropriate support being given as and when necessary. In addition to the SEND Register we also monitor closely children whose


learning is not progressing as expected, as well as children who are very able in some areas of learning. In all cases, parents are consulted prior to any action being taken. Working with families The school strives to maintain positive working relationships with the families and carers of each child. Information is kept in the Office regarding additional support and contacts for a wide range of agencies, including the Parent Partnership. The SENCo is available for advice, requests and to discuss any concerns most days of the week but also offers a regular half day each week when parents and carers know they can contact her. A good home/school relationship is vital to ensure the child is supported effectively. Communication can be through face to face meetings and drop-in sessions or written formats such as letters, forms or leaflets, either with the SENCo or class teacher. Our children benefit from the services of an industrious group of Teaching Assistants who work with individual and small groups of children across the various years. All staff working with pupils in school receives regular and appropriate training to support the children with additional needs. Mrs Dower, the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator, and Mrs Bryan, the governor with responsibility for Special Educational Needs oversee the needs of the pupils in school. A number of children are supported by a range of visiting outside agencies. Any programmes provided by these additional agencies are incorporated, where appropriate, into the child’s programme. Over the past year many pupils have benefited from the small group or individual work sessions delivered by qualified and experienced staff in school.

Admissions for children with SEND The Governing Body believes that the admissions criteria should not discriminate against pupils with SEND and has due regard for the practice advocated in the Code of Practice. All pupils are welcome, including those with special educational needs, in accordance with the LA Admissions Policy. According to the Education Act 1996 (Section 316), if a parent wishes to have their child with a statement/EHC Plan educated in the mainstream the LEA must provide a place unless this is incompatible with the efficient education of other children, and there are no reasonable steps that can be taken to prevent the incompatibility. Further information on SEND provision at Howden Church of England Infant School can be found in the School SEND Information Report, as well as information on the Local Offer from the school website. 9. SEX EDUCATION POLICY

The school adopts an “active” policy where children are taught various aspects of Sex Education as they arise within their work.

Sex Education in this Infant School takes the form of answering children’s questions as they arise during the course of the teaching of the whole curriculum. All discussions take place within the overall value system of the school ethos, in keeping with our Philosophy, Aims and Mission Statement. This enables the school to ensure that the provision of Sex Education conforms to the 1986 Education Act, that is to “take such steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure that where sex education is given to any registered pupil at the school it is given in such a manner as to encourage those pupils to have due regard to moral considerations and the value of family life”.

From the study of the areas in the children’s normal class work, children will be developing an awareness that:-

1. Living things produce their own kind


2. Basic life processes are common to human beings and other living things they have studied

3. There is a human life cycle 4. All living things have to be treated with care 5. The external parts of the human body have specific names 6. There are differences between individuals 7. Family life can afford security 8. Acceptances, forgiveness, loving others are human values.

Parents can withdraw their children from all or part of any Sex Education given.

10. COMPLAINTS PROCEDURES

Any concerns about the school curriculum and related matters will be dealt with as follows:-

Firstly, informally by discussion with the Head: if not resolved, then:

Formally in writing to the Head, followed by discussion; if not resolved, then:

In writing by all parties to the Complaints Committee of the Governing Body, via the Chair of Governors; if not resolved, then:

In writing to the Governing Body via the chairman; if not resolved, then: report to the Ombudsman; if not resolve, then:

Report to the Secretary of State

11. THE ORGANISATION OF EDUCATION Children are taught in mixed ability classes. In September 2018 classes are as follows:- 2 x Year 2 infant classes with 28/29 children in each class 2 x Year 1 infant classes with 24/23 children in each class 2 x Foundation Stage Two classes with 24/24 children in each class 1 x Foundation Stage One with 36 children attending up to 15 hours 12. PASTORAL CARE The Head and staff are eager to help when needed, or to refer problems which require

more specialised help to other agencies, e.g. school nurse, school welfare officer, child guidance, doctor, etc.

13. ABSENCE Parents are requested to contact the school if their child is going to be absent for any

reason so that we are aware of the reason for their absence. With effect from September 1 2014 changes to penalty notices for unauthorised school

absence based on legislation amending The Education (Penalty Notices) (England) Regulations 2007 will be in place. This means no term time holidays will be granted unless exceptional circumstances apply.


Details of absence 2017/2018 Summary Statistics Percentage of half days (sessions) missed through authorised absence 3.7% Percentage of half days (sessions) missed through unauthorised absence 0.9% Number of pupils (includes pupils in F2, Y1 and Y2) 152 PUPIL ATTENDANCE

Pupil attendance statistics for 2017/2018

Attendance Authorised Unauthorised September 95.4 3.3 0.7 October 96.3 3.1 0.6 November 96.6 3.2 0.3 December 96.3 3.6 0.0 January 96.6 3.2 0.2 February 96.3 3.5 0.2 March 93.0 6.2 0.8 April 94.0 5.1 0.8 May 94.8 3.2 2.0 June 95.2 2.1 2.7 Usually, any unauthorised absence is due to family holidays that did not meet the Term Time Holiday criteria.


COMPARATIVE REPORT

This table shows a summary of the National Curriculum assessment results of pupils in the school (2018) and at Local Authority level (2017) at the end of Key Stage 1, as a

percentage of those eligible for assessment.

The number of eligible children is: 50

Working below year group expectations

Working in line year group expectations

Working above year group expectations

school LA Local

Authority (2017)

school LA Local

Authority (2017)

school LA Local

Authority (2017)

Reading

17 %

%

48.%

%

34 %

Writing

19 %

%

62 %

%

19 %

Mathematics

9 %

%

65 %

%

26 %

Science

12 %

%

88 %

%

N/A

N/A


14. SCHOOL DISCIPLINE

Our discipline is the discipline exercised by a sensible parent for the well-being and safety of all the children in our care. We encourage and reward good behaviour. The school has a set of ‘Golden Rules’ which all pupils are expected to follow. At the end of the school week, school celebrates the keeping of these rules by having some time set aside for ‘Golden Time’. During this time, pupils can enjoy a range of activities. If a pupil breaks any of the Golden Rules, time is deducted from these activities. Children can regain minutes of Golden Time throughout the week. We impose sanctions, if necessary, and, if problems persist, we consult parents and introduce a behaviour changing programme. The school has a clear statement on bullying and takes each reported incident seriously.

15. SCHOOL DRESS

Children are requested to wear the school uniform daily. This includes our school sweatshirt or sweatcardi with the school emblem on the front, or plain red or navy sweatshirt or cardigan; white blouse, shirt or polo shirt; grey/navy/black trousers, shorts, skirt or pinafore; red or blue checked or striped summer dress; white, grey or navy socks or tights. Further details are available from the school.

16. CHARGING FOR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES We ask parents for voluntary contributions for visits out of school and for some visitors to

school. No child is omitted from a visit if they do not contribute but sufficient voluntary contributions may be required to enable the visit to take place.

17. ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION We believe it is of paramount importance that our children know how to keep themselves

safe on the roads. Road safety is on an ongoing theme taught at every opportunity. It is taught when the

children are taken out, highlighted as Road Safety Weeks in school and it arises from relevant aspects of topic work.

18. ADMISSION POLICY Pupils are admitted to Foundation Stage One at the beginning of the school year in which

they are four years old. They can then apply for a place in the Foundation Stage Two class in the September at the

beginning of the school year in which they are five years old. Any application received from children with a statement of special educational needs will be

dealt with in accordance with the Code of Practice on Special Educational Needs; where this school is named on such a statement, a place will be allocated.


Where applications for admissions to school exceed the number of places available, the following criteria will be applied in order.

1. Looked after children 2. Children who have special needs on social, medical grounds 3. Children whose parents/carers are resident in the designated catchments area of

the school. 4. Children who will have a brother or sister (including half-, step- or adoptive brother

or sister) in the school/in Howden Junior School. N.B Further criteria are listed in the full Admission Policy, in particular for admission to

nursery. This document can be viewed in school if required. 19. The times of the school day are as follows:- Foundation Stage One 9.00am – 12 (noon) Key Stage 1 8.50am - 12 (noon) 1.15 pm - 3.30 pm 20. AUTUMN Re-open: Tuesday 4th September 2018 OCTOBER HALF-TERM Close: Friday 26th October 2018 Re-open: Monday 5th November 2018 CHRISTMAS Close: Friday 21st December 2018 Re-open: Tuesday 8th January 2019 SPRING HALF-TERM Close: Friday 15th February 2019 Re-open: Monday 25th February 2019 EASTER Close: Friday 5th April 2019 Re-open: Tuesday 23rd April 2019 BANK HOLIDAY Closed: Monday 6th May 2019 SPRING BANK HOLIDAY Close: Friday 24th May 2019 Re-open: Tuesday 4th June 2019 SUMMER Close: Friday 19th July 2019 21. DOCUMENTS Documents made available under the Education Reform Act are obtainable from the head;

these include the statutory instruments and circulars relating to the Education Reform Act; the plan of schemes of work ongoing in school and the agreed RE syllabus.

22. ANTICIPATED CHANGES IN ARRANGEMENTS There are no anticipated changes in arrangements at the present time. 23. DISCLAIMER The information given in this leaflet was valid for the Autumn Term of 2017. It is possible

that there could be changes affecting either the arrangements generally described in this


leaflet or in any particular part of them. Parents wishing to contact individual members of staff or governors named in this leaflet are advised to contact the school.

24. DATE OF ISSUE

September 2018