Hollingwood Primary School

Introduction

• Contacts
• Welcome
• Administration

The School

• Background

Personnel

• The Staff
• Other Adults Around School
• Education & Healthcare Professionals

Regulations

• School Organisation
• Nursery Admissions
• Main School Admissions
• Transfer At 11+

Curriculum

• Curriculum
• Year Groups
• Religious Education
• Assemblies
• Sex Education
• The Hollingwood Good Behaviour Plan
• Special Education Needs
• Nursery Daily Routine
• The School Day
• Absence/Lateness
• School Meals
• Snacks/Drinks
• Charging For School Activities

Clothing

• Uniform
• Jewellery/Badges
• Clothing For Physical Education

Swimming

• Swimming

Health & Safety

• Illness
• Medical/Dental Appointments
• Accidents
• Medicines
• Valuables
• Note

Other Facilities & Arrangements

• Book Fair
• School Bank
• Photographs
• ICT
• Visits & Visitors
• Homework

Assessment

• Recording & Reporting
• Complaints Procedure

Clubs

• Extra-Curricular Activities

Partnership

• Home-School Agreement
• Open Mornings / Afternoons
• Hollingwood Community Health Group
• Working With The Community
• Secondary Liaison
• CBC Litter Project

Appendices

• Appendix 1 - class organisation
• Appendix 2 - road safety policy
• Appendix 3 - data protection act 1984 schools circular 4/91

Postal Address

Hollingwood Primary School,
Lilac Street,
Hollingwood,
Chesterfield,
Derbyshire,
S43 2JG.

Phone Number

01246 472417

Fax Number

01246 473081

Email Address

headteacher@hollingwood.derbyshire.sch.uk

Letter From The Headteacher

Dear Parents / Carers,

On behalf of all the staff, Governors and existing families, may I welcome you and your child to Hollingwood Primary School. I hope that the years ahead will be happy, interesting and informative and that whilst pupils are with us they will acquire a set of attitudes and values which will help them to lead full and active lives in society in the future.

We are entering an exciting phase in the school’s development with the next twelve to eighteen months seeing the building of the new school and the development and enhancement of the existing site. Whilst this will be a difficult time for us all, I’m certain that the undoubted benefits will be well worth the inconvenience.

The aim at Hollingwood is to create the optimum climate, which will enable individual children to achieve their full potential. We aim for our children to achieve at or above the national average for achievement at the end of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The Staff work closely with individuals to enable them to do just that.

We endeavour to promote an atmosphere of tolerance and co-operation along with caring for the wellbeing of 'all' who work within the School. This friendly, secure and stable environment; with a quiet but firm discipline; will encourage children to behave responsibly, and to give of their best at all times.

We also believe that strong support from parents is central to a child’s wellbeing and confidence. Therefore, we actively encourage parents to support their child’s learning on a daily basis – through discussion and questions about the day’s learning, listening to reading, supporting spelling, visits to the Library, research on the internet and so on. We also encourage parents to come into school regularly and to offer to help in school where and when they can.

This prospectus has been written to tell you something about the School and the way it works. I hope it answers many of the questions you would wish to ask and that it will help us to work together for the benefit of your child(ren). If you are a prospective parent you are more than welcome to arrange a visit to the school to meet me and look around the school, to see if you think we can meet your family’s needs.

Sadly, bullying exists at some time in every school and is endemic in our society. At Hollingwood Primary School we are determined to recognise the first sign of bullying, to listen to children and to develop strategies which will enable individuals to confront the bullies and to cope with the situation. We have a reputation locally for being a school which does take bullying seriously and our Excellence Award for work in this area; is testament to that. We will continue to develop our work in this area and our work on e-safety is of increasing importance to us all.

Sometimes, things go wrong and despite our best efforts - misunderstandings or disagreements can happen. If ever you should have any anxieties or worries about your child please do not hesitate to contact either the Classteacher or myself as soon as possible in order to make arrangements to discuss the matter at a convenient time for us both. It is better to nip potential problems "in the bud," before they become more serious.

Yours sincerely,

Stephen Hull, Headteacher

Message From The Governors

On behalf of the governing body I would like to welcome you and your family to Hollingwood Primary School. We, as governors, strive to provide the best education for all our pupils; in a well disciplined environment; ensuring equal opportunities irrespective of gender, race or religion. This is highlighted in the provision School makes for children with individual special needs.

Within the constraints of the financial budget we will at all times aim to maintain a highly qualified, well-balanced staff to teach throughout the whole School.

We are appreciative of an improvement in the financial position of the school in recent years - which has enabled us to further improve the working environment and to begin to maintain it in a more attractive and safe condition. We have made a significant start on this work and of course the building of the new school will further help this position tremendously.

We hope to continue developing our School, working in partnership with the LA, the Staff, you as parents and the wider community in the best interests of all the children.

If, at anytime, you wish to raise any issues regarding your child's education, please do not hesitate to contact me through the Clerk to the Governors, C/O Hollingwood Primary School.

John Wallace, Chair Of Governors

In common with all Community Schools, we receive from central government via the Local Authority (LA) a delegated budget. This means that the Governors have to choose to opt in or out of a range of council services, in an attempt to get best value for money in the finances it administers. The LA, which is Derbyshire County Council continues to hold a monitoring and inspectorial brief on the School and includes the admission arrangements for Primary Schools. Information is available about school admissions from the DCC website or our own website.

The County is divided into areas, our area being North-East Derbyshire, Chesterfield and Bolsover. The main administrative offices are in Matlock, although some services are still available in Chesterfield, namely Student Services, the Educational Social Work Service, Special Educational Needs moderation service and one or two others.

The Headteacher of the School is responsible for the organisation, curriculum, discipline and internal management of the school.

The School Governors are responsible; through the Headteacher; for the general well being of the School. They have delegated powers under Local Financial Management and are responsible for financial matters, building maintenance, personnel and curriculum issues. The School Governors have periodical inspections of the School and report on its condition. The Headteacher presents a termly report on all aspects of School life to the Governors.

In accordance with the law all parents will receive notification of the publication of the School Profile on the school website and may request a printed copy.

You are welcome to ask the Governors for any help or advice about the School that you require.

Letters to the Governors should be addressed to the Clerk to the Governors, C/O the School.

Contacting The Education Authority

Strategic Director
Mr. B. Buckley
Derbyshire County Hall
County Offices
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3AG
Tel: 01629 580000

School Location

Hollingwood Primary School is pleasantly situated in fairly extensive grounds three miles north of Chesterfield Town Centre on the Hollingwood estate, lying between Brimington and Staveley.

History

The School was officially opened in March 1930 as an Infant and Junior School. It is built round a quadrangle and originally had open corridors. In the mid-eighties the two schools were amalgamated and became a full-range Primary School (5-11).

Nursery

In January 1988 one classroom and some office accommodation were converted to establish our Nursery Unit and Hollingwood Primary School now caters for children aged 3 to 11 years. The Nursery aims to provide children with a positive early experience of education in a bright and stimulating environment which among other things promotes independent learning from an early age. (See p.8 and p.11 and our Welcome to Hollingwood Primary School Nursery and Reception brochure, which is available from school).

Normal Area

The map, which highlights the "normal" area for admission into Hollingwood Primary School, is available in the School Office. Under recent changes in Admission arrangements nationally, anyone wishing their child to attend Hollingwood Primary School must complete an admission form available from the LA. (See also Admissions p8 - 9).

Today

The school building has nine classrooms, a twenty six place part-time nursery unit, a combined hall and dining room, a library area, a Staffroom, a Headteacher‘s office, General Office, Community Room, ICT Suite, a multi-sensory Rainbow room, Seclusion room and an attractive entrance hall. Outside there is a playing field (currently out of use – as it is the site of the new building) and two hard play areas (temporary conditions exist during the duration of the new building programme). A Tyre Park, recently constructed allotment plots and greenhouse and the Sensory Garden provide small, but important areas of focus for children in school.

Headteacher

Mr S Hull  [B.Ed English Literature / Social Sciences with Education, Ad. Dip. (Sp. Ed), CFPS (Support)]

Deputy Headteacher

Mrs S Bates  [B.A. (Hons) Primary Education with QTS]

Teachers

Miss C Williams  [B.A. (Hons) Primary Education with QTS]
Miss H Lawson  [B.A. (Hons) Early Years Education with QTS]
Mrs G Bower  [B.Ed (Hons) KS1 with QTS]
Miss J Morley  [B.A. (Hons) Primary Education with QTS]
Miss K Williams  [B.A. (Hons) English Literature with QTS]
Miss V Evans  [B. Ed (Hons) History with QTS]
Mr P Swindell  [B.A. (Hons) English Literature with QTS]
Miss L Williamson  [B.A. (Hons) Social Sciences with QTS]
Mr J Grafton  [B.Sc (Hons) Biochemistry / Microbiology with QTS]
Mrs E. Bierton  [B.Ed. (Hons)]

School Support for Special Educational Needs Teacher

Mrs Dacey and Mrs Owen

Teaching Assistants

Miss J Furness  [NNEB Nursery]
Mrs J Griffin  [NNEB]
Mrs A Fletcher  [NNEB]
Mrs L Eatock  [NVQ3 Early Years]
Miss L Ball  [NVQ3 Early Years]
Mrs A Flint
Mrs A Squires
Miss J Marshall  [NNEB]
Mrs K Krzsyzkowiak  [NVQ2 Computer Studies]
Mrs J Catton

Learning Mentor

Mrs J Ravey  [NVQ3 Early Years / Learning Mentor]

Behaviour Teaching Assistant

We are very fortunate to have good access to a variety of Education and Healthcare Professionals who may be involved in supporting some or all of our children at any stage in their school career. Further information can be obtained from the School Office or the Learning Mentor.

Education

Education Social Worker
Sharon Spurr
N. E. Derbyshire Area Education Office
St Helena Centre
Sheffield Road
Chesterfield
Tel. 01246 204851

Local Inclusion Officer
Suzanne Murray
N. E. Derbyshire Area Education Office
St Helena Centre
Sheffield Road
Chesterfield
Tel. 01246 204851

Educational Psychologist
Deborah Page
N. E. Derbyshire Area Education Office
St Helena Centre
Sheffield Road
Chesterfield
Tel. 01246 204851

Teacher for the Hearing Impaired
Evelyn Williams
N. E. Derbyshire Area Education Office
St Helena Centre
Sheffield Road
Chesterfield
Tel. 01246 204851

Child and Adult Mental Health Service
The Den
CNDRH
Chesterfield
Tel. 01246 552960

Healthcare

Dr. Perera - School Doctor,
Gill Newbold - School Nurse,
Staveley Clinic,
Limetree Avenue,
Staveley,
Chesterfield.
Tel: 01246 477474

Child Development Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Speech Therapist,
Child Development Centre,
Scarsdale Hospital,
Newbold Road,
Chesterfield.
Tel: 01246 277271

School Dentist,
Staveley Clinic,
Limetree Avenue,
Staveley,
Chesterfield.
Tel: 01246 477474

Social Services,
Area Office,
West Street,
Chesterfield.
Tel: 01246 347777

Child Protection Unit,
Derbyshire County Council,
56 Cobden Road,
Chesterfield.
Tel: 01246 347777

School Doctor & Nurse

Parents may request an appointment to see the School Doctor at anytime during their child's Primary Years, if they feel that their child's development is affecting their educational progress.

The School Nurse carries out parent interviews during the child's first term of full-time education. You will be invited to accompany your child for this interview. However parents can also make requests at other times, if they feel their child has a specific difficulty.

Headlice

Headlice is a problem in all schools. Parents should be vigilant and check their child's hair on a weekly basis and treat their child's hair, if necessary. Advice can be sought on the treatment of Headlice from your own GP or the School Nurse. It would be helpful if Parents could inform School, if their child has Headlice.

Child Protection

Parents should be aware that the School is required to take any reasonable action to ensure the safety of its pupils. In cases where the School has reason to be concerned that a child may be subject to ill treatment, neglect or other forms of abuse the Headteacher, under the Children's Act (1992) is obliged to follow the Child Protection Procedures established by the Derbyshire Area Child Protection Committee. This requires the Headteacher to inform the Child Protection Officer at Social Services of the concern. Our main consideration in this area is your child's SAFETY.

Counselling Service

If any parent at any time wishes to seek advice on home issues, which may affect the well being of their child, please do not hesitate to ask. We will try our best to put you in touch with the agency best be able to give you or your family the support you need.

Education Social Worker

The School's Education Social Worker is based at the Area Education Office and is available to offer necessary advice and assistance regarding any aspect related to attendance or transfer to secondary school.

The Nursery has places for fifty-two part-time children.

There are around 285 f.t.e. pupils on roll currently. The classes are organised on age with most classes having mixed year groups and some having single year groups. This fluctuates, depending on numbers. The organisation at present is as appears in Appendix (i).

Parents may choose to put their child‘s name on the Nursery waiting list as soon after the child's birth as possible. Children may be considered for a place on a part time basis of up to five sessions per week, but usually they cannot join until the start of the term following their third birthday.

Parents should contact the Headteacher, remembering that there may be a waiting list. If too many places are requested in council run schools or nurseries, governors will use the following order of priorities:

1. Children who have a 'safeguarding plan'
2. Children who are, or likely to be, the subject of a statement of Special Educational Need.
3. Children whose family are suffering severe social and psychological stress which could significantly affect the child's development.
4. Other children from the 'normal' area of the School.
5. Other children from the wider area served by the School.

In the case of 4) and 5) above, priority will be given to those children who have had their fourth birthday.

As soon as a place is available, we will send you a letter inviting you to a meeting. Nursery Schooling is not compulsory and occasionally a parent may decide to turn down the opportunity of a place for their child. However, if you should wish to accept, please be sure to return the acceptance slip before the stated closing date.

We aim to offer at least two terms, often it is three or more in Nursery before admission to full time schooling during the September in the academic year in which the child is five. This depends entirely on the number of children; and their ages; wanting to be admitted at any given time. The children receive five taught sessions per week following the principles of the Early Learning Goals - Foundation Stage of education.

Parent/Carer Toddler Group

Currently, a Parent/Carer Toddler Group does not meet on the school premises.

Our policy adheres to the Derbyshire LA Admissions Policy, which since September 2009 is a one-point entry to full time education in September. See also the Derbyshire County Council's document "How to apply for a place at Primary School.” which is revised annually and is available from the school office, on the school website or at www.derbyshire.gov.uk.

Children do not automatically transfer from Nursery to mainstream school. Application packs are available in school during October and must be returned to the Admissions team at DCC, usually by mid December. Hollingwood Primary School currently has a planned admission number of 36 into the Reception Class. Although the average size of individual Key Stage 1 classes will be 30 or below.

All Parents will be asked to complete a Pupil/Parent/Guardian information form before the child is admitted into School. This information is confidential and subject to the Data protection Act 1984. Evidence is required for all pupils date of birth. The School Office is happy to photocopy birth certificate or passports for this purpose.

Children at Hollingwood will normally transfer in the September following their 11th birthday to Secondary education. Most children either transfer to Springwell Community School, Netherthorpe School or St Mary's Roman Catholic School. Application packs are distributed to Y6 pupils during September. Consideration for places is determined by the date the application is received at DCC. Late applications may not be allocated their first choice school.

If any parents do not wish their child to transfer to the nominated school they should follow the appeal process with the Area Education Office.

The broad curriculum aims of the School are:

• We aim to offer a broad and balanced curriculum which will allow all children to reach their full potential.
• We aim to establish a secure, stimulating and friendly environment in which everyone feels safe, is respected and is valued for their contribution to the whole school community.
• We aim to develop in everyone a caring and responsible attitude to the environment and each other.
• We aim to develop in everyone - good manners, self-discipline, the skills of co-operation and appropriate behaviour, leading to the development of good team players working towards common goals.
• We aim to develop enquiring minds with the skills to become independent learners who are comfortable asking questions, who can reason, discuss and reach conclusions from the evidence considered.
• We aim to develop in each individual a body of knowledge and skills which can be applied to school, home and the wider world, in an ever changing world.
• We aim to foster the ability to understand and respect other peoples’ religious, moral values and ways of life.
• We aim to be consistent in both promoting positive behaviour and challenging unacceptable behaviour.

In partnership, all members of staff, parents and pupils should be aware of these aims and through working consistently, attempt at all times, to uphold them.

Additionally, below is what we as a school, agree to aim for in the Home School Agreement, published annually:

• work towards your child achieving their full potential.
• promote high standards of work and behaviour.
• ensure your child's entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum.
• inform you of the broad curriculum areas to be covered each term.
• set, mark and monitor all class work.
• hold regular consultation evenings to discuss your child's progress.
• arrange a mutually convenient appointment for any parent who wishes to discuss their child.
• provide a written report at the end of the year.
• monitor the attendance and performance of all pupils.
• contact parents regarding injury or illness by telephone and / or form depending on need.
• contact parents early about incidents of misbehaviour or bullying as appropriate.
• encourage your child to care for the school and the wider environment.
• support the family whenever possible or appropriate.

(For full details - the Authority's publication A Derbyshire Approach to the Curriculum is available in School.)

The National Curriculum is a legal requirement for all children from Year 1 to Year 6. It currently consists of ten subjects for Primary children. English, Mathematics, Science, Information Communication Technology, History, Geography, Art and Design, Music, Design Technology and P.E. Religious Education is not included in the ten subjects, but is a compulsory requirement (See also: Religious Education).

The National Curriculum is not the whole curriculum - your child will also develop awareness of and experience learning opportunities in the other areas of the curriculum. Increasingly, Personal, Social and Health Education is being taught; as are aspects of Multicultural Education, Equal Opportunities, Industry / Enterprise and Community / Environment Education. These will be often be taught in a cross-curricular way.

We cover all the curriculum areas using a variety of different approaches:

• The Literacy and Numeracy Strategies rely on a mixture of whole class direct teaching, small group or individual activities.
• An integrated topic approach which is designed to motivate and appeal to young children.
• A more subject based approach depending on the theme.

A half-termly/termly planner is developed for each Class this provides continuity of progression throughout the Whole School. Parents are sent an outline of topics to be covered in advance.

In the Foundation Stage, (Nursery and Reception) learning through structured play activities, including the development of early literacy and numeracy skills, provides the children with the experiences that can be later extended to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum. This curriculum is designed to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and will enable a smooth transition to the National Curriculum in Key Stage One. A more detailed explanation of early years education is to be found in our Welcome to Hollingwood Primary School Nursery and Reception brochure which is given to all Nursery Parents and is available from School to any parent on request.

Policy Statements are available in School on all the National Curriculum areas for Parents to see.

The teaching method at Hollingwood is flexible and involves a mixture of whole class teaching, small- group teaching and work with individuals, depending on the area being taught and the age of the children.

National Targets

Along with all schools we have to set in advance targets for the percentage of KS1 and KS2 children predicted to achieve at or above the National average in English (Reading and Writing) and Maths for 2010 and for 2011.

The Primary Phase is divided into the Foundation Stage (age 3-5), Key Stage 1 (age 5-7) and Key Stage 2 (age 7-11). A national system of naming Year Groups exists. They are known as:

• Foundation Stage 1 (Nursery)
• Foundation Stage 1 (Reception)
• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3
• Year 4
• Year 5
• Year 6

As noted earlier our own classes are not always worked out in straight Year Groups. For a number of reasons one or more of our classes may consist of a mixed Year group. See Appendix (i). Our Class Names are, starting in the Nursery: Dublin, in KS1: Cardiff, London, Cairo, Ottawa, then in KS2: Delhi, Athens, Tokyo, Warsaw and Canberra.

It is the School's intention to deliver the National Curriculum in accordance with current statutory legislation.

Hollingwood Primary School is a State School and has no affiliation with any particular religious denomination. The 1988 Education Act lays down requirements with regard to the content of the Agreed Syllabus. All RE in School conforms to the Derbyshire Agreed RE Syllabus, a copy of which may be inspected within the School.

If the syllabus is followed in a sensitive and creative way we would hope that it would lead to personal development, social awareness and the reduction of prejudice and that it would help our children to take responsibility for themselves and each other.

In School there is a daily act of collective worship for all pupils and this is broadly Christian in nature.

The collective worship takes account of the ages of the children and any relevant circumstance relating to their family background.

Mon - Whole school
Tue - Whole school
Wed - KS1/KS2
Thu - KS1/KS2
Fri - KS1/KS2

We also celebrate the other major events in the Christian calendar Easter and Christmas and hold an annual Carol Service or Christingle.

Parents and friends are most welcome to come and join in with their children on these occasions.

If parents as a matter of conscience do not wish their child to take part in assembly or be taught Religious Education they must let the School know; in writing; as they have the right to request that their child be wholly or partly excused these activities.

A key element in a relevant curriculum for personal and social education is a responsible and positive approach to sex education. We believe that sex education is a shared responsibility with the parents and must be set within the context of family life, of caring relationships and respect for others.

It must be appropriate to the child's age and stage of personal development. Staff will deal factually, honestly and clearly with children's questions as and when they arise.

Opportunity for the child's awareness to develop will be provided through Science, Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) throughout the School.

Arrangements have been made for the School Nurse to provide a series of meetings for Parents and their Y6 children (and Y5 in 2001) to discuss menstruation and puberty. The Governors are updating and rewriting their Sex Education Policy during the coming twelve months.

(Derbyshire County Council's document Statement on Sex Education 5-16 is available in School.)

Good Behaviour is a necessary condition for effective teaching and learning to take place. At Hollingwood, we expect a very high standard of behaviour from our pupils at all times. The Good Behaviour Plan is discussed with the children at the start of each School Year, negotiated if necessary and then reviewed termly. We believe that discipline is a shared responsibility with parents and must be set in the context of caring and respect; for others, for property and for the environment.

The aims of our Good Behaviour Plan are:

• To develop in pupils a sense of self-discipline and an acceptance of responsibility for their own actions.
• To create the conditions for an orderly community in which effective learning can take place, in which there is mutual respect between all the members of the School team.
• To be fair and consistent in our Whole School approach to each individual pupil.

Emphasis is focussed on a positive approach using encouragement, verbal praise, incentives and rewards, in preference to a negative approach of criticism and punishment.

Our plan has built in rewards for good behaviour and consequences for unacceptable behaviour, which children and staff have planned and negotiated together, enabling all members of the team to have ownership of the plan.

The Good Behaviour Plan is displayed in each classroom and in all the communal areas in school where there is an individual plan to outline the expectations of behaviour, rewards and consequences for that particular location.

Care has been taken never to deprive a child of their dignity or to cause them loss of self-respect. A positive self-image is necessary before a child can develop self-discipline.

Children will be given a Good Behaviour Booklet to share with parents.

We are also actively addressing the issue of bullying in School. We are part of the Anti-Bullying Commitment in Derbyshire scheme. We are concerned that we should be taking all possible steps to prevent, monitor and evaluate the extent of the bullying situation at Hollingwood. The Good Behaviour Plan itself has the mechanism whereby bullying can be identified and dealt with.

Further to this, we are engaged in raising the awareness of the children, parents and Staff about bullying through the use of posters, discussion, visiting theatre groups, activities, developing a portfolio of playground games and the consistent use of the Good Behaviour Plan.

A number of published resources concerned with anti-bullying behaviour are available in School and in use by teaching Staff with children. These are available for any parent who is concerned about bullying to see. See also: Anti-Bullying Policy.

The Governors follow the Derbyshire County Council Regulations on exclusion procedures of individual children. We would hope that this procedure will not need to be implemented, but the Governors reserve the right to secure a safe environment for all children and staff in School.

At Hollingwood Primary School all of our children are special and as such are all entitled to, and provided with, a broad and balanced curriculum to develop the whole child. However, during their time in School some children may have a very special need, which may be temporary, requiring short term support or of a more permanent nature, requiring longer term provision. The Governors and staff of Hollingwood Primary School have a very positive approach in supporting children with Special Educational Needs.

All Class teachers have a responsibility for meeting the needs of each individual child and will differentiate the work to meet their specific needs and utilise support staff, where available to assist in this process. If your child requires an individual educational plan the Class teacher will discuss this with you.

We are currently working alongside several children and their families, supporting them in a variety of ways. Some children have statements of special educational needs and receive extra support from the School Support for Special Educational Needs teacher and a SEN Teaching Assistant. Whilst other children have a Teaching Assistant working within the Classroom to provide them with a range of extra support. There are currently four fully statemented children in School and a substantial number of other children at the School Action Plus stage of the Code of Practice.

When necessary a range of outside agencies, such as CAMHS staff, hearing impaired teacher, speech therapists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists work with individual children in School who need to develop specific skills.

If you are ever concerned about your child's progress, please do not hesitate to come and talk about it.

The Code of Practice on the Identification and Assessment of Special Educational Needs issued by the Department for Education and Science (DCSF) is in School for anyone wishing to see it. You can read the school's Special Needs Policy online.

Members of Staff regularly have opportunities to develop their skills in the identification and assessment of special educational needs, support for children with a range of special needs – including dyslexia and autistic spectrum disorders.

Currently, the building is not very easily accessible to anyone with a physical disability. There are a number of steps and staircases around the building making movement difficult (including into every single classroom and the Hall). We do have disabled toilet facilities in the Community Room.

The Special Educational Need Disability Act came into force from September 2002 and the school has produced an Accessibility plan in accordance with the Act every three years since. The plan addresses not only physical access to the building, but access to the curriculum as well. This is built on through the Disability Equality Scheme which was adopted in December 2007 and includes plans to improve accessibility for pupils with disabilities. Our full Disability Equality Scheme is available online.

The admission arrangements for children with special educational needs and for pupils with disabilities are the same as for all other children. Nursery children; in common with all other Nurseries; are the exception as priority is given to:

• children on the at risk register
• children likely to be subject of a statement of S.E.N
• children, from families suffering severe social and psychological stress

Children who live in the normal area will normally be expected to receive a place in school.

The Nursery session is of three hours duration. 8.45 - 11.45am.

The doors open five minutes before the session (8.40am).

Morning Session

08:50am - School opens
08:55am - Registration
10:00am - Assembly
10:15am - Break
10:30am - End of Break
12:00pm - Midday Break (KS1)
12:05pm - Midday Break (KS2)

Afternoon Session

01:10pm - End of Lunchtime
01:15pm - Start of Lessons
02:30pm - KS1 Break
02:45pm - End of Break
03:35pm - End of School

Note

The School day described above exceeds the minimum classroom time of 21 hours for KS1 pupils and the minimum of 23.5 hours of classroom time for KS2 pupils as set down in the Education Act.

There is a morning and afternoon break (except KS2) to enable children to have a breath of air and to use the toilet. Staff will encourage children to become self-disciplined and use this time well. However, any child requesting the toilet facilities during working time will not be refused access. Although in individual cases of what might be considered excessive visits, parents will be notified and there may be a need to discuss the child's apparent need for frequent visits to the toilet.

If any child has a medical problem resulting in the need for visits to the toilet more frequently than the breaks provided, parents should inform School in order that we can discuss the problem with you and meet the child's needs.

Arriving

The doors in the KS1 Department open from 8.45 a.m. and the KS2 Department from 8.50 a.m.

Would parents please note that there is no supervision of children arriving at school before 8.45am? They should therefore not arrive before this time. [With the exception of those children booked into the Breakfast Club].

Pupils should aim to arrive between 8.45 - 8.50am.

Departing

Children collect their coats and bags a few minutes before the end of School and then return to their classrooms in order that they can be ready to leave the School building on time and dismissed in an orderly fashion in KS1; KS2 staff supervise their children as they leave the room in an orderly fashion.

Footpaths should be used at all times by parents and children. Entrance and Exit is by footpath to Lilac Street and footpath to Private Drive ONLY. The driveway is dangerous. We regret that our Car Park is not large enough to accommodate Parents vehicles (only for Special Needs Children by prior arrangement). Parents should choose an alternative place to park SAFELY. Many parents park on the Car Park at the Hollingwood Hotel Public House and use the Lollipop service to cross the road.

Please do not cause a hazard by parking on Lilac Street or by parking near the school entrance on Private Drive (including causing a hazard by parking school side of Private Drive, on the bend).

Our School Road Safety policy should be adhered to at all times, to ensure the safety of your children. This policy is included at the end of this prospectus as Appendix (ii).

Please note that: Children are not allowed to ride a bicycle to School at any time. Currently we do not offer Cycling Proficiency Training, but it is something under our School Travel Plan, that we would like to explore further.

Need for Good Attendance

We want your child to make the best possible progress with their education. To do this we need your help to ensure that they attend regularly and punctually. This is essential if they are to keep up with their learning and maintain their friendships.

Absence

The School has a statutory responsibility to record and monitor punctuality and attendance of pupils for both morning and afternoon sessions. If your child is away from school, please notify the school as soon as possible, preferably by telephone. Then following an absence from school parents are requested to send a written note to explain the absence on the child's return to school.

Absences Allowed by Law (Authorised)

Recent changes in the law make it essential for school to know the reason for every absence as we now have to distinguish in the register between absences which are allowed by law (authorised) and those which are not (unauthorised). The law also requires us to publish our unauthorised absence figures.

It is important to emphasise that schools cannot legally authorise an absence if the reason does not comply with the law. The following reasons comply with the law:

Genuine Sickness

School will authorise sickness for up to 10 days (continuous or intermittent) but after that we may ask to discuss the situation with you.

Unavoidable Cause

This covers unexpected major crises in the child‘s circumstances which genuinely prevent attendance at school, e.g. fire, sudden death of close relative or other major domestic upset; clothes stolen or damaged beyond repair; severe weather conditions which make travel to school impossible.

With School Permission in Advance

This covers circumstances where parents want their child to take part in some activity in school time. Parents must apply to school for permission in advance preferably in writing. An Application for Leave form can be obtained from the school.

School may give permission in the following circumstances:

• For a child to participate in an approved public performance.
• For a young person to attend job / college interview.
• For an annual holiday - though only in exceptional circumstances can this be for more than two weeks in any year and it is not an automatic legal right.
• For an extended visit overseas for family reasons - this can be for up to a term, provided arrangements and expected date of return agreed with school.
• Exceptional family reasons; e.g. hospital visit, funeral of close family member.

However, School will only give permission in any of the above circumstances if it considers that:

• the activity cannot take place out of school time.
• the absence will not jeopardise the child‘s education.
• it is essential for the child‘s overall welfare.

Religious Observance

This allows a child to be absent in order to participate in the significant festivals / events of their parents‘ religious faith. As a general rule up to three days will be allowed in a school year.

School beyond walking distance and no transport provided

(Walking distance: 2 miles Primary, 3 miles Secondary)

Lateness

We are also expected to keep a record of lateness, so we would be most grateful if all children could arrive at school by 8.55am. This makes life a lot easier for everyone, for example, recording lunch numbers.

Children arriving after 9.05am and 1.25pm will be marked LATE. However, lateness after 9.35am and 1.40pm will be classed as an UNAUTHORISED ABSENCE (in accordance with DCSF guidelines). Children arriving after 8.55am or 1.15pm should report to the School Office so that the clerk can complete the register.

As you are probably aware, it is your legal responsibility to ensure that your child attends school regularly. If your child has a lot of unauthorised absences you may be liable to court action.

The number of children of compulsory school age, on roll for at least one session in Autumn 2009 is as follows: 214.

The rates of authorised and unauthorised absence for the year 2008/2009 are as follows: authorised = 4017 = 4.4% of possible attendance; unauthorised = 394 = 0.4% of possible attendance.

These are prepared at Staveley Junior School and eaten in the Dining Room.

Children are served their meal cafeteria style on "flight" trays. Midday Meals Supervisors are on duty both indoors and outdoors at lunchtime.

All menus include healthy food, salads, vegetarian and dish of the day. A drink of milk, juice or water is provided with the School meal. Menus are put up on School noticeboards for Parents to see.

The current cost is £1.85 per day, £9.25 per week. Meals should be paid for weekly on Monday mornings. No charge is made for meals not taken if a child is absent for part of week.

If you think your child(ren) may be eligible for Free School Meals please do not hesitate to ask. The procedure is strictly confidential and no special arrangements are made for having Free meals. An application form is available on request from the School Clerk and should be completed and returned to:

Student Finance Office (Free School Meals)
Children and Younger Adults Department
Derbyshire County Council
County Hall
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 3AG

Parents are responsible for re-applying for Free School Meals at least three weeks prior to the application expiring. Failure to do so may result in having to pay for meals until a new application has been processed.

Alternatively, children may bring a packed lunch if they wish and also eat in the Dining Room. Sandwich boxes must be left in the container or area specifically provided on arrival at School and collected on the way home from school.

A drink should be provided in the lunchbox for your child. Please note - Glass bottles and cans are not permitted. You must provide a beaker or straw for the child to use. Children are not allowed to drink directly from the container.

All of the children remain at School for lunch unless a written request is made for them to return home.

We would appreciate two weeks notice in writing if your child wishes to change from school meals to sandwiches or vice versa.

For further information on school meals, please see our School Meals Policy.

For the current term's menu, visit the Derbyshire County Council Catering web site.

Collection Of Dinner Money

Upon arrival at School on Monday, the first day after a holiday or the day of return after illness, your child should place their dinner money - in a purse, wallet, envelope or bank bag, clearly labelled with their name and class - in the 'tub' in their classroom. Please send correct money as it helps the administration and avoids loss of change. Parents will be notified in writing of any continued Dinner Money arrears, if and when they arise.

Snacks

At present KS2 children may bring a healthy snack to eat during morning break. KS1 children benefit from the Fruit in School scheme, which has been running for some years and provides a daily piece of fruit or vegetable. Chewing gum or Bubble gum is not allowed on the School premises.

Drinks - "Water is Cool in School"

We would encourage children to bring a sports style cap (non-spill) bottle with water each day. The bottle can be filled up or children drink directly from our chilled water – point of use coolers in school. Glass bottles and cans are not allowed. Fizzy drinks are not allowed.

The Governors have produced a Charging and Remission Policy for Hollingwood Primary School based on the Education Reform Act 1988. The guidelines provided here are based on Derbyshire County Council's implementation document.

The basic principle of the 1988 Education Reform Act provides a free education for our children within the limits set by the National Curriculum.

This includes: all activities inside School hours and on School premises; visits where half or more of the time is inside School hours; residential visits where the number of School time sessions outnumber the other half days.

Some valuable aspects of education; however; fall outside such limits and these include non- vocal music tuition that is not part of a public exam or the National Curriculum; activities wholly outside School hours; residential visits where the number of School sessions is less than the other half days. (Board and lodging may be charged for except where parents receive income support or family credit.)

The Governing Body recognises the valuable contribution that the wide range of additional activities, including Clubs, visits and residential experiences can make towards pupils' personal and social education.

At Hollingwood Primary School, we aim to promote and provide such activities both as part of a broad and balanced curriculum for the pupils of the School and as optional activities.

However, such activities can only continue if parents are willing to make a voluntary contribution to cover the cost of their child's involvement. We would point out; however; that no child will be excluded if a voluntary contribution is not made. Any case of financial hardship should be referred to the Headteacher, or Chair of Governors, in complete confidence.

There are areas of the curriculum we are allowed to charge for. If parents wish to receive items made by their children, they will be asked to pay for materials used (e.g. baking and sewing). Ingredients will be provided for children who cannot pay, but the item will not be sent home.

Please note damage to books, equipment or fabric of the building is unacceptable and offenders are expected to make good the cost of such damage.

Parents will be charged for wilful damage by their children, to school property.

Main School

The uniform consists of a Navy Blue sweatshirt or cardigan. White or Gold polo shirt or blouse. Black or grey school trousers or shorts for boys. Navy blue, black or grey skirt, trousers or dress for girls. School plain black shoes rather than trainers. (Apart from the look and expense trainers also bring large quantities of mud into school).

Nursery

The uniform consists of a Navy Blue sweatshirt or cardigan. White or Gold polo shirt. Blue jogging bottoms for boys and girls (girls may choose to wear Navy or grey skirts).

Note

Children should wear warm sensible clothing in winter and cooler clothing in summer to cope with the variations in temperature, which occur in a building that has large windows and little insulation.

Please remember all clothing should be clearly marked with your child's name.

Every effort is made to return lost property. Items will be displayed to the children for identification at regular intervals. There are several collection points for lost property around school. Contact your child's class teacher in the first instance.

If your child wears wellingtons or heavy boots to school or plays football on the field in their shoes - please ensure that they have a change of footwear for indoors and a plastic bag to put the wet or muddy boots or shoes in.

Encourage your child to regularly bring home all their PE clothing to wash and to generally look after their bags, kit and general items of clothing.

Jewellery

Jewellery is not considered to be suitable for wearing in School. To avoid loss or accidental damage it is better to leave valuable items at home. Rings, bracelets or necklaces should not be worn. Children who have pierced ears must have an authorisation form completed by their parents. Forms are available from the School Office.

Wristwatches may be worn, but must be removed before any physical activity.

Badges

The wearing of badges or slogans that are offensive through language or image and are by nature racist or sexist is wholly unacceptable.

All children are expected and encouraged to participate in Physical Education and Games lessons, unless there is a medical reason why they should not do so (a written confirmation of this situation is required from home). Clothing for PE should normally be kept in school in a bag labelled with the child's name.

The Education Committee's Safety in Physical Education Regulations (Circular 1/91) provide that encumbrances likely to impede a child or cause danger to others must not be worn during Physical Education and games.

Children wearing earrings, sleepers or nose studs may take part in PE and games (except rugby and other high contact sports) provided the nature of these items is such that they can be safely and securely taped up. This concession excludes drop type earrings, which constitute an unacceptable risk even when taped. Taping up of earrings should be done with an elastoplast or micropore type medical material in such a way that the earring is completely covered and that both back and front of the ear lobe are covered. Parents are responsible for taping ears up.

Earrings, sleepers or nose studs may not be worn during Swimming. The child must remove all earrings, sleepers and studs before swimming.

PE Kit

• A plain white T-Shirt.
• A pair of shorts (not Bermuda or cycling shorts).
• A pair of plimsolls.

Swimming Kit

• A towel.
• Swimsuit or trunks.
• A swimming cap.

Games Kit

Football boots (in the winter) or trainers may be worn on the field. These are not compulsory. But without them children may not be able to take part.

A basic level of swimming achievement is expected by the age of eleven in the National Curriculum. Currently, children in Tokyo, Warsaw and Canberra classes swim at some point during the year at The Healthy Living Centre, Staveley on a Monday morning.

Please note that children requiring inhalers, insulin or other urgent medication must take their medication labelled with name and dosage to the baths in case of need.

If children are ill or sick we ask that you keep them at home as we do not have the staff or facilities to care for them if they feel unwell at school. Children who become ill during the day are usually sent home as a class cannot work properly if the teacher is spending most of their time consoling someone who is obviously not well. Parents will be contacted and asked to make arrangements for the child's return home. If the parents cannot be contacted the emergency name on their record card will be contacted and asked to make the arrangements for the child to return home.

We would like to take this opportunity to remind parents to keep the EMERGENCY contact number up to date.

Children who have appointments during school hours for any treatment should be collected from school by their parents or responsible adult. Notification of this in writing should be given to the Class teacher beforehand and children must be signed out and in from the School Office. We would encourage you to try and make appointments out of school hours, but where this cannot be avoided, please return your child to school after the appointment to minimise the disruption to their education.

We do take precautions to prevent accidents occurring, but occasionally they do happen. If a child sustains minor cuts or bruises First aid is given, if appropriate, in school. Parents will be notified if their child has sustained a bang to the head or any other injury, which needs to be recorded.

If a visit to the hospital is required parents will be notified immediately. Parents are reminded that they must accompany their child to hospital to authorise treatment and it is therefore essential that the School have an emergency contact number for each pupil.

If parents cannot be contacted School will endeavour to provide transport and act in loco parentis.

Medicines should not be administered in School. However, inhalers should be kept in a safe place in case of an emergency. Please discuss this issue with the Classteacher if your child uses an inhaler.

If the child requires medication regularly throughout the day, the child should not be in School.

We would ask that you time medicines so that they do not need to be administered at school if you wish your child to attend.

Children should not bring valuable personal effects to School in case of loss or damage. School cannot accept responsibility for the safety of such items. This includes the use of mobile telephones. There is no clear reason why Primary School children should need to bring a mobile to school. They have access to telephone facilities in the office, in the event of an emergency or problem (where we can phone or text parents).

Mobiles brought to school will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day.

Nor should children bring any item to School, which may cause harm to themselves or others.

In The Interests Of Your Child's Health

• Dogs are not allowed onto the School grounds at any time.
• Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the School premises.

In The Interests Of Your Child's Safety

Parents are asked to leave prams and pushchairs outside the School building to avoid congestion, excessive wet and / or mud on the corridors.

This takes place annually. A large selection of books is on display in School for children and parents to browse, select and buy.

There are various other 'book' centred activities during the week (story telling, quizzes, etc), in the Hall, and around school with all the children taking part.

School enables all children to have either an individual portrait or a family photograph taken each year, usually in the Autumn Term. Younger siblings may be brought to School for a family group.

Class photographs are also taken once each year in the Summer Term.

We currently have in School, an ICT Suite, IWB in each classroom and several PCs in each classroom. We also have scanners, digital cameras and control technology equipment. We have internet and e-mail capability in each classroom. We have a school website, which is home to not only information about the school, but opportunities to support learning as well.

We have a variety of software, which cover all strands of I.C.T. in the National Curriculum.

Groups are token on educational visits to gain first hand experience of the subject being taught. These visits enrich curriculum work in very many ways and will continue to be planned within the limits of the available parental voluntary contributions to support the cost of the trip (See also: Charges and Remission Policy).

All coaches or buses used have fitted seatbelts. Adult/child ratio will depend upon the nature of the visit and the advice given by a particular visitor's centre will be adhered to.

Children participating on a School journey will be insured through the Derbyshire School Journeys Association.

Also visitors with expert knowledge related to a specific topic ore invited into School to further enhance the subject being taught.

Homework is promoted in line with the Government's requirements. However, we have always encouraged children to take books home to read, whether individualised reading material or library books. We try to give tasks, which will give reinforcement to activities being carried out in School, including learning spelling patterns, multiplication facts or researching project work.

Children ore statutorily, formally assessed on entry to Reception with the Baseline Assessment, then at the age of 7, at the end of Key Stage One; and 11, at the end of Key Stage Two, within the Primary School. We also carry out Non-Statutory assessment in Y3, Y4 and Y5 at around the same time as the Y6 assessments.

Assessment at Hollingwood Primary School is ongoing from the Nursery through to Y6. The professional judgement of Staff is used daily to ensure that children are working at the appropriate levels.

Samples of each individual child's work is collated to show their development at Key Stage One (KS1) (Levels 1 - 3) through to Key stage Two (KS2) (Levels 1 - 5) in the core subjects, English, Mathematics and Science. These samples are used as evidence of attainment for teacher Assessment.

Children may also choose to keep work they are especially proud of, to put in their individual record folder.

Hollingwood Primary School is in the process of building up a School portfolio of children's work to show what is expected at each Level at KS1 and KS2 in the core subject areas.

The results of the Standard Assessment Tasks (SATs) in the core subject areas are reported to Parents in the Governors report.

Information regarding the implementation of SATs will be forwarded to Parents of children in Y2 and Y6 prior to the tasks taking place.

If parents have a complaint about their child's schooling, they should raise it with the class teacher or Headteacher.

However, there is a special procedure for dealing with complaints about the School Curriculum including RE and Collective Worship. If you have a complaint or query - you should contact the School so that the matter can be discussed with the Headteacher.

It is expected that the majority of questions and anxieties can be dealt with in this way. However, if complaints cannot be resolved, then a formal procedure involving the Governors and the LEA can be invoked, a copy of which can be obtained from the School or The Area Education Office.

We are very fortunate in being able to offer the facilities of the After School Club, five evenings a week during term time. The After School Club offers a wide selection of activities and childcare for a very reasonable cost. We are also able to offer some activities at lunchtime, after school or during the school day (Music tuition, dance, Makaton, drama and chess are recent examples). Information about the current activities is available from the School Office.

Since September 1999 this document has been a legal requirement and is offered to all new families joining Hollingwood Primary School. It attempts to formalise the relationship between Children, Parents and School by the setting down of agreed principles that all parties should endeavour to uphold in the pursuit of improved standards and achievement for all children.

At Hollingwood Primary School we recognise how vital it is for parents, teachers and pupils to work together as partners. Your support is crucial to the learning process.

We would like to welcome you to join us in all aspects of your child's education. Contact can be made in a variety of ways:

• Daily contact when you bring or collect your younger children to or from School.
• Parents workshops.
• Transfer liaison meetings (Nursery to Reception, KS2 to Secondary).
• Open events - concerts, sports, social activities.
• Voluntary help in School.

There will be opportunities for Parents to discuss their children's progress on an individual basis:

• Consultation evenings (Autumn / Spring/ Summer term).
• Individual meetings with Parents.

A detailed report of each pupil's progress will be sent to Parents at the end of the Summer Term (for full-time pupils). Pupils' progress will be monitored throughout the year and Parents will be contacted on an individual basis, if there is any cause for concern or if pupils have made outstanding progress.

If you do have any worries about your child's development or learning, please do come and see us. We can help and are always pleased to see you.

You may wish to arrange to see your child's teacher or the Headteacher. You may also wish to arrange for someone to visit your home, if you prefer.

For more information, please view the full document.

We have in the last few years offered three times a year, the opportunity to spend up to half-a-day in school, visiting different classrooms, to see the children in action and to meet a variety of staff over a cup of tea.

These opportunities although attracting relatively small numbers of parents, have all been very well received and offer an intimate insight into each classroom, that would change were there many more people attending.

Formed in January 2008 and holding regular monthly meetings, this group serves to actively raise funding for the benefit of the pupils who attend the school and to improve the health opportunities for the wider community.

It has a keen and proactive committee who have already planned an exciting programme for the coming year.

Do join in the activities and have fun helping us to raise money to benefit your child. Look out for the Coffee mornings, held the first Tuesday of each month. Please lend a helping hand whenever possible and support all events.

Although Hollingwood Primary School does not have the title Community School it does provide opportunities for all local people, young and old, to join in educational and recreational activities.

The School recognises the community as a valuable resource for curriculum development and endeavours to make use of the skills, knowledge and resources within the community.

Local groups are encouraged to make use of the School facilities, sometimes during the day and others after the School closes.

The School has very good links with both Springwell Community School and Netherthorpe School.

A working partnership has developed with both Schools and termly meetings take place involving the Hollingwood Primary Headteacher, the Y6 teacher, other local Primary schools and Springwell Secondary colleagues. These meetings are to plan and prepare for the smooth transition of Primary children to the Secondary School.

Members of staff from the Secondary schools visit Hollingwood to talk to the children before and after an initial visit to their new School. Following the visit children complete tasks, which they then take with them to the Secondary School in September.

Aim

Through working with children and parents to ensure the safe and orderly conduct of children both to and from school, and to provide a safe and secure environment for the children arriving at school.

Arrival & Departure

It is only when school starts at 8.55 a.m. that authorised supervision is available. Children may arrive from 8.45 a.m. but are the responsibility of their parents/guardians.

Clearly children using the Breakfast Club or the After School Club will be on the site at times outside of the school day. Their parents or Club staff must supervise these children.

Children must use the footpaths from the Hollingwood Hotel entrance on Private Drive or the footpath leading from Lilac Street. They must not walk up the school drive nor cut through the woods.

Parent's Vehicles

Unfortunately, we have a very small Car Park, which is not suitable for use by any parents taking their children to or from school (including the Nursery). We therefore request that you DO NOT bring your vehicle onto the school premises during school hours, unless by prior arrangement with the Headteacher. For example:

• To collect a sick child during school time
• To attend meetings
• To help in school

Parents should also consider where they park their vehicle outside of school. They should park them well away from the school entrance on Lilac Street to maintain good visibility and a safe environment for parents and children crossing at this point. Many parents use the Car Park at the Hollingwood Hotel: this Car Park has good open visibility and helps prevent congestion around the school entrance.

Nationally there is interest in encouraging parents and children to walk to school. The current figures suggest that about 20% of rush hour traffic is made up of the school run. We would always encourage those children and parents who can walk to school to do so, and certainly to consider walking say, two or three days out of five.

Delays

If parents are delayed at the end of school and unable to collect their children, please notify the school as soon as possible so that collection arrangements can be made. We will not Just allow children to wander off. Please support us in ensuring that in the event of your late arrival your child knows to come back into school and to report to their class teacher or the office.

Transporting Children

In the event of a child having to be taken home or to hospital by car, the school will ensure that the driver and car are covered by the appropriate insurance.

Parents who offer to use their own transport to carry children on out of school activities will be asked to sign a declaration that they have appropriate insurance.

Educational Visits

Coach companies used for educational visits are taken from the Derbyshire County Council Approved Operators List.

We only use operators who have seatbelts fitted to their vehicle. Children are instructed to use the seatbelts and to remain seated when travelling.

Adults will be seated throughout the coach and no child will be allowed to occupy the front seats or the middle rear seat.

On all visits, children will be covered by the Derbyshire School Journeys Association insurance scheme.

Road Safety & The National Curriculum

Resources are available from the Derbyshire County Council Road Safety Unit to support your child's road safety education during his/her time at Hollingwood Primary School.

A Road Safety pack specifically designed for use in the Nursery is regularly used in our Nursery. Parents are encouraged to attend when the Road Safety Officer is visiting school.

Cycling Proficiency

This is an activity that has been offered each year in the past to all Y6 children, usually in the Summer Term. It is an opportunity to learn and develop basic roadcraft skills; care and maintenance of their bike and knowledge of the Highway Code; enabling the children to reach a good level of proficiency through the use of off-road training in 6 - 8 X 1 hourly sessions. Currently we are looking for some parents who hove the time to train under the new scheme requiring on road training with a view to offering this facility in the future again. Please let the Headteacher know if you are interested.

Pupils are currently not allowed to bring cycles to school unless they are undertaking the Cycling Proficiency Training.

Reflective/Fluorescent Materials

The school encourages the wearing of reflective/fluorescent materials (armbands etc) particularly during the winter months. If parents would like us to make such materials available for purchase - please let the Headteacher know.

Note

The contents of this policy are designed to ensure the safest possible environment for your children and we welcome parent comments and co-operation in achieving our aim.

1984 School's Circular 4/91

Basic information about pupils is held on computer to assist with the efficient organisation of the school and the individual's educational needs. Security measures are taken to ensure that the information is kept confidential and is only available to authorised staff. It may be used for statistical purposes but this will not enable any individual to be identified. The School and the County Council have registered with the Data Protection Registrar details of persons to whom they wish to disclose information. By law, under the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1984 information may only be disclosed to other persons in accordance with this registration.

A list of other persons and groups to whom the information may be disclosed is available on request.

It is the policy of the Governors and Derbyshire County Council that such information is confidential and that, even where a need to disclose information has been registered, it will only divulged in exceptional circumstances and will be kept to the minimum necessary to achieve the purpose. This policy is, of course, subject to any law, which imposes a duty of disclosure on the Governors or Derbyshire County Council.

Pupils will use computers in the classroom as part of their education but they do not have access to the personal information records. If you are concerned about any aspect of personal information held on computer please contact the Headteacher in the first instance or write to the Data Protection Liaison Officer, Education Department, Derbyshire County Council, County Offices, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AG.

For more detailed information on the Data Protection Act, please see our Fair Processing Notice.