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Welcome
How to contact us
Local Authority Information
School Staff
Governing Body
The school day
About our school
Vision, Aims and Values
Admission Policy and Arrangements
Uniform
Collective Worship
Religious Education
St. Margaret’s Church
Every Child Matters
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Stay Safe
Pastoral Care
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development
Child Protection
Medicines in School
Jewellery
Valuables in School
Arriving and Leaving School
Contact Details
Anti-Bullying
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2.
Be Healthy
Travelling to and from School
Food in School
Smoking
School Medical Service
Exercise
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3.
Enjoy and Achieve
Learning to Learn
Attendance
Behaviour for Learning
Special Educational Needs
Able, Gifted and Talented Pupils
Assessment
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St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
Contents Continued:
The Curriculum
The Foundation Stage
English
Mathematics
Science
Information & Communication Technology
Music
Design & Technology
Humanities
Personal, Social, Health Education & Citizenship
Physical Education
Art
Modern Foreign Language
Out of School Learning
Extra Curricular Activities
Kidzone and Wraparound
4.
Make a positive contribution
School Council
Houses
Partnership with Parents
Helping in School
Parents Association
Governing Body
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Equal Opportunities
Complaints
Further Information
Charging Policy
School Statistics
Key Stage 1 Results 2009
Key Stage 2 Results 2009
Key Stage 2 Results and Targets
Term Dates
Ofsted Report
Statutory Inspection of Anglican Schools Report
School Profile
St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
St.Margaret's C.E. (Voluntary Aided) Primary School,
Richmond Road,
Olton,
SOLIHULL,
B92 7RR.
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
e-mail:
Website address:
0121 706 5020
0121 700 7428
[email protected]
www. st-margarets.solihull.sch.uk/
Head Teacher:
Mrs Jane Martin
Deputy Head Teacher: Mr Jon Cashmore
Standards Leader for Personalised Learning and Inclusion: Mrs U Page
Standards Leader for Early Years / Assistant Head Teacher: Ms L Southworth
School Secretary:
Mrs A Devenport
Bursar:
Mrs J Daniels
Chair of Governors:
Mr A Nicklin
Clerk to Governors:
Mrs A Devenport
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St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
Director for People
P.O.Box 20
Council House
Solihull
West Midlands B91 9QU
Telephone: 0121 704 6000
Fax: 0121 704 6669
Free School Meals
Free school meals are supplied to children whose parents are in receipt of either Income
Support, Child Tax Credit or Job Seeker’s Allowance – Income Based.
If you feel that one or more of your children are likely to be entitled to free school meals,
you should get in touch with:
Director for People
P.O.Box 20
Council House
Solihull
West Midlands, B91 1QU
Tel: 0121 704 6647
or contact the Head Teacher or Mrs J Daniels, Bursar.
Transport
The Local Authority provides free transport to school for pupils under the age of eight
years who live more than two miles away from the school premises. For pupils aged eight
years or over, free transport is provided if the distance between home and school exceeds
three miles. In both cases, distances are measured by the nearest available route. Free
transport may also be provided on grounds of hazard and regardless of home to school
distance.
Secondary Transfer
Pupils complete their primary education when they are 11 years old and mainly transfer to
one of a number of comprehensive secondary schools within the Borough. Langley, Lyndon
and Lode Heath are the nearest. All children in Solihull primary schools will receive
information on how to apply for a secondary school place in July of year 5. The places are
offered in March when the child is in year 6.
St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
September 2009
Head Teacher
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Mrs Jane Martin
Foundation 1 (Nursery)
Learning & Teaching Assistant
Learning & Teaching Assistant
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Ms L Turner-Binns
Mrs J Wilson
Mrs A Rimmer
Foundation 2 (Reception) Teacher
Learning & Teaching Assistant
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Mrs R Stephenson
Mrs M Ashton
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
Class
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Mrs L Quigley
Ms L Southworth
Mr D Andrews
Mr J Cashmore (Deputy Head)
Mr B Stone
Mrs H Nicolas
SENCO
Part-time Teacher/ PPA Cover
French Teacher
Regular Supply Teacher
Regular Supply Teacher
Learning & Teaching Assistant
Learning & Teaching Assistant
Learning & Teaching Assistant
Learning & Teaching Assistant
Learning & Teaching Assistant
Learning & Teaching Assistant
Learning & Teaching Assistant
Learning & Teaching Assistant
Learning & Teaching Assistant
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Mrs U Page (Learning Support)
Mrs S Allatt
Mrs H Goudie
Mrs J Owen
Mrs N Meeson
Mrs C Allen
Mrs M Anderton
Mrs L Bird
Mrs K Fowles
Mrs A Haycock
Mrs S Hemming
Mrs S Matthews
Miss J Richards
Mrs J Sirrett
School Secretary
Bursar
Site Manager
Cleaning Assistants
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Mrs A Devenport
Mrs J Daniels
Mr T Blackshaw
Mrs S Eden, Miss D Finneran,
Mr M Westwood
Lunchtime Supervisors
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Mrs S Hill (Senior), Mrs L Bird,
Ms K Cross, Mrs B Griffiths,
Mrs D Jenkins, Mrs P Milligan,
School Cook
Kitchen Assistant
Crossing Patrol
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Mrs L Bennett
Mrs E Brookes
Mr A Ford
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2
3
4
5
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Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
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September 2009
Chair
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Mr A Nicklin
(to Aug 2010)
Vicar of St Margaret’s
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Rev J Knapp
(ex officio)
Local Authority Appointment
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Mrs J Dabhi
(to Dec 2009)
Foundation Governor – P.C.C.
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Mr P Twiddy
(to Aug 2010)
Foundation Governor – P.C.C.
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Mr I Carnell
(to Sep 2011)
Foundation Governor – Diocese
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VACANCY
Foundation Governor – Deanery
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Mrs L Hill
(to Aug 2010)
Foundation Governor – Diocese
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Mr G Sharp
(to Aug 2010)
Foundation Governor – P.C.C.
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Mrs A Williams
(to Mar 2012)
Staff Representative
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Mrs M Ashton
(to Aug 2010)
Teacher Representative
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Mrs U Page
(to Aug 2010)
Parent Representative
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Mr G Walsh
(to Mar 2013)
Parent Representative
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Mr M Atkins
(to Aug 2010)
Head Teacher
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Mrs Jane Martin
(ex officio)
Associate Governor
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Mr P Middlemast
Clerk to Governors
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Mrs A Devenport
St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
Foundation 1 (Nursery) Times
9.00 am – 11.30 am (under review for September 2010)
Foundation 2 (Reception) and Key Stage 1 Times
8.55am to 12 noon
1.10pm to 3.25pm
Key Stage 2 Times
8.50am to 12.15pm
1.15pm to 3.30pm
Our History
St. Margaret's School was founded in 1885 as a Church of England school on a site
adjacent to the railway line, now occupied by houses. From its beginning as a small village
school it has grown to a school catering for children aged between three and eleven years.
The school began moving to its present site in 1960 with the opening of the infant wing.
Additional buildings have included a sports pavilion and a technology room. The last major
building project was officially opened in the summer of 1993. In the summer of 1998 an
ICT Suite was completed. In 2001 the office areas were refurbished and new teaching
areas and a library for the younger children were developed. This year we are adding to
the building so that the children in the Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception) can learn
together and share facilities. This is an exciting development. All of these improvements
to the school over the years have been enriched by the generous support of the parent and
church communities.
St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
What is a Voluntary Aided School?
St. Margaret’s is a voluntary Church of England school in the Diocese of Birmingham, aided
by the Local Authority. The aided status of the school gives additional responsibility to
the governors in the appointment of staff and for the repair and maintenance of the
building. As this is a church school due emphasis is placed on Religious Education and daily
Christian worship, though the study of other world religions is included in the curriculum.
There are close links with the parish church of St. Margaret's on the Warwick Road. We
strive to ensure that our school has a strong Christian ethos that is inclusive of all faiths
and backgrounds.
SCHOOL FACILITIES
Classrooms for Nursery to Year 6
A school hall well equipped for PE and Drama lessons, serving school meals
and for the whole school to gather for worship.
Stage with lighting.
Well stocked libraries.
A well resourced Technology Room with food area.
A computer suite with networked computers and Internet access.
Each class is
whiteboard.
A conservation area and school pond for Environmental Studies.
A pavilion and sports field with large sunshade.
Playground spaces.
Additional rooms for small group teaching.
A new ICT suite and a multi-purpose room are due to be built in Spring
2010.
equipped
with
networked
computers and
an interactive
St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
Aims
In the context of our Christian values and ethos, a caring, safe and stimulating
environment and our commitment to continuous improvement we aim:
☼ To promote curiosity and enquiry and to foster a love
and enjoyment of learning.
☼ To motivate all learners to engage in meaningful
learning by responding positively to challenges and
changes.
☼ To enable everyone to become effective life long learners by
developing the capacities of reflectiveness, reciprocity,
resourcefulness and resilience in order for us all to achieve
personal excellence.
☼ To inspire children to develop their imagination and respond freely,
creatively and sensitively to a wide range of experiences and
opportunities.
☼ To foster in our children respect for themselves, others and their
wider world. To equip children to take their independent place in
our changing world by encouraging children’s responsibility for their
own health and well being.
☼ To foster a sense of awe and wonder and to enable children's spiritual
awareness to be deepened through reflection, whilst they learn to
explore, understand, respect and appreciate diversity in faith,
beliefs and traditions.
St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
Vision
Values
We believe in these values.
In the context of our Christian community they will determine all that we do in pursuit of
our vision for children and adults.
Sharing together
To love one another
Making choices
Awe and wonder
Responsibility for self, each other and the world
Growing in confidence
Acceptance of differences
Respect of self and others
Enjoyment and excitement in life and learning
Truth and trust
Safety and security
St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
Our school family is diverse and we welcome children whatever their faith, race, ability or
needs. However, St. Margaret’s is a popular school and usually over-subscribed.
Application forms for admission to Nursery and Reception are available from St. Margaret’s
School and the School Admissions Team 12 months before your child is due to start.
Attendance in a school nursery will not give any priority for a place in the reception class
at the same school. A reception application form must be completed. Getting a place in a
school nursery does not mean that you will get a place in reception because more children
apply for a place.
UNIFORM - SUMMER
As a guide, summer uniform is usually worn from after May half term to October half
term. However, we are flexible to meet the climate!
Boys
Girls
White shirt, school tie, school jumper or white polo shirt with school logo.
Grey short trousers (long optional for juniors)
Grey socks - ankle or knee length
Black shoes
Navy blue and white cotton dress (gingham or striped)
Or White polo shirt with school logo with grey skirt / trousers.
White socks - ankle or knee length
Black shoes (flat heels) if sandals; not open toed.
UNIFORM – WINTER
Boys
White shirt, school tie, school jumper
Grey trousers.
Grey socks
Girls
White blouse, school tie, school cardigan/jumper (jumpers are preferred)
Grey skirt/pinafore dress/grey school trousers
White knee length socks - grey or navy blue tights
Headbands/ribbons etc. - in school colours
Outdoor coats – we ask that these are dark in colour, e.g. black/navy.
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PE and Games
White T-shirt with school logo, navy blue shorts* and black plimsolls. *(Not cycling shorts).
Year 3 only - Swimming Trunks (not shorts) for boys.
A one piece swimsuit and swimming hat for girls.
Junior Games - Navy blue sweatshirt and joggers - optional, but recommended.
All children should have pumps for indoor hall lessons and juniors require trainers for
outdoor lessons, on the field, especially in winter.
Art
An overall with long sleeves is required for art, craft, and technology lessons. An old adult
shirt is ideal for this purpose.
Please ensure that all items of clothes are clearly labelled.
Every school day includes an act of Christian
worship. A range of people, including staff members, clergy, other
visitors and the children themselves, leads our worship. Each week we
have a Songs of Worship Assembly when children are encouraged to enjoy
learning new songs, which we use in our daily worship. We celebrate our
achievements and efforts each week in our Celebration Assembly.
The main Christian Festivals are celebrated with a service in school or in St. Margaret’s
Church. Termly communion services are held in school. Parents and friends of the school
are welcome to join us for these services and we welcome to the communion table all those
who have a personal faith in Jesus Christ.
As a Voluntary Aided School we follow the Solihull Agreed Syllabus for RE and the
guidelines of the Birmingham Diocese.
The children learn about Christianity and the
traditions of the Church of England but also have the opportunity to learn about and value
the beliefs of other world faiths. Learning is enriched with visits to places of worship and
visits from people of faith.
Parents wishing to withdraw their children from Collective Worship and / or Religious
Education should contact the Head teacher.
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We have close links with St. Margaret’s Church and all school
families are welcome to attend for Sunday Worship. Family Worship
on Sunday mornings includes Sunday School and crèche. There are
mid-week activities for children and young people also.
Further
information is available from the school or parish offices.
St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
We are committed to ensuring that all the children who attend St. Margaret’s are enabled
to be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and eventually
achieve economic well-being. We try to ensure that all aspects of our provision contribute
to the achieving of these outcomes for our children.
We aim to ensure our children’s emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.
It is important to us that all our children are happy in school. However, we recognise that
there will be times when issues either at school or at home can be upsetting for them and
may affect their learning or behaviour in school. In these circumstances we invite you to
contact the class teacher in the first instance. All staff take a direct interest in the
well-being of all children. If your child has been bereaved do please let us know so that
we can provide support for example on anniversaries.
Spiritual, social and moral development are at the heart of our provision and from the
earliest days in school children are encouraged to recognise that learning is a social and
emotional activity. We aim to develop a sense of awe, wonder and mystery in creation and
an appreciation of human achievement. We encourage the growth of aesthetic awareness
and creative expression through the arts. We foster the recognition of the unique value
and worth of each individual- child or adult. Our moral code is based on Christian
principles and is explicit both in direct teaching and in the shared values of the school.
We value the cultural diversity in our community and seek to learn about and share in the
traditions represented.
St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
All staff at St. Margaret’s are fully committed to the
safe-guarding of all our children and staff have
received training relating to Child Protection. Should
any signs of physical, emotional or sexual abuse be
noticed the matter would be immediately referred to
Children’s Services. Full details are available in our
Child Protection policy.
The Designated Member of
Staff for child protection is currently the Head teacher, Mrs Jane Martin
In order to safeguard children, all parents going on school visits will be checked on ‘List 99’
and regular helpers in school will be asked to complete a CRB disclosure. CRB checks are a
routine part of our recruitment procedures.
We have robust procedures for storing and administering emergency medicines such as
inhalers and epi-pens and parents should keep in close contact with the school with regard
to their child’s routine medication. However, we are unable to administer antibiotics or
non-prescribed medicines in school and these should not be brought to school. Parents
should keep the school informed of any allergies.
In the interests of health and safety jewellery must not be worn in school. This includes
earrings. If you choose to have your child’s ears pierced, please do so at the beginning of
the summer holidays, so that they can be removed for school.
The Local Authority does not provide insurance cover for personal property.
therefore, suggested that you do not allow your child to bring valuable items to
Whilst every effort is taken to help, under no circumstances can teachers accept
for loss or damage of personal property. Insurance against loss or damage to
instruments owned by the children must be arranged independently of school.
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school.
liability
musical
Children should not bring mobile phones to school without the prior agreement of the Head
teacher.
St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
The junior playground is supervised from 8.40pm and before this time we are unable to
accept responsibility for the children unless they are in Kidzone.
Parents with children in the Early Years please wait on the infant playground until the bell
is rung. Parents should also meet their children from there.
Please advise the class teacher if someone other than yourselves is collecting your child,
even as a one off, as we will not allow children to leave school with adults other than
yourselves unless you have given permission.
Children arriving late or leaving school other than at the end of the school day should sign
in or out at the school office with their parent. No child is allowed to leave the premises
during the school day unless accompanied by a parent or carer.
In the interests of safety children do not use the main gate when arriving at or leaving
school as vehicles have access at all times.
Parking near the school is hazardous and we do ask parents to consider the safety of all
children when parking or driving near the school. Please also be considerate of our
neighbours.
In the event of illness or accident at school we will contact
parents/carers by phone. Please keep us informed of any changes of
address, daytime telephone numbers so that we can contact you if your
child is unwell or injured.
In the case of an accident needing hospital treatment we will contact you immediately. If
it is a medical emergency the school will act in loco parentis whilst trying to contact you.
A member of the senior staff will accompany a child in an ambulance.
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Bullying of any kind is not accepted.
Here at St. Margaret’s staff work closely with parents and
children to deal with any incidents immediately and effectively.
We work with the children through our Personal, Social, Health
and Citizenship curriculum to provide the children with an
understanding of the issues related to bullying. We encourage parents and children to
approach school staff immediately if there is a concern.
St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
St. Margaret’s has a ‘Healthy Schools’ award and is working towards further validation.
We encourage children to walk or cycle to school whenever possible as a
contribution to both a healthy lifestyle and to protecting the planet from
harm caused by carbon emissions. We have funding to implement a travel
plan, which we hope will enable us to provide facilities for bikes and
scooters to be stored safely in school. Parking near school is both
difficult and can be dangerous for the children. We ask that if you have
to come to school by car that you park a short distance from the school,
parking with consideration for our school neighbours.
School meals are prepared in our own kitchens by the School Meals
Service and meet the new healthy standards. Two menus are available
each day and the children are able to pre-order their choice of meal.
Free meals are available for children whose parents are in receipt of
certain benefits. Please contact the Bursar or Head teacher in confidence for advice or
contact Children’s Services.
We encourage parents to make healthy choices when preparing lunch boxes that are low in
fat, salt and sugar and ask you that you do not send chocolate or sweets.
Milk and fruit juice are available for mid- morning break and can be paid for in advance.
Fruit is available to the infant children through a government funded scheme.
We encourage children to drink water freely and they may bring a water bottle each day
for this purpose. Bottles should not contain juice, squash or fizzy drinks.
St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
It is against the law to smoke on the school premises.
The Solihull Care trust is committed to the health and wellbeing of all children and we use
their services to help us take the best possible care of our children.
Our school nurse is available on a drop in basis for parents to discuss any health concerns
or seek advice. She also makes routine height, weight and vision checks.
She no longer checks hair for head lice, we ask parents to undertake this task, however
she will always provide advice. The school nurse talks to the children about puberty when
they reach year 5.
The school doctor is available to see any child for whom we have educational or medical
concerns and this will be done in consultation with parents.
Where there are concerns about hearing we can seek the help of the audiometrician. In
the case of speech delay or difficulty we may refer to the speech therapist. Where we
are concerned about children’s progress or development we may consult the Educational
Psychology Service. Parents are consulted beforehand.
We ask that you keep the class teacher informed of any medical concerns that may affect
your child in school.
We encourage children to take regular exercise and aim to provide 2
hours quality PE for all children. In addition we provide a number
of extra-curricular activities that contribute to their physical
fitness – football, badminton, netball, basketball, cricket, cross
country, athletics.
St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
We aim for all our children to achieve personal excellence and to enjoy their learning.
We are committed to helping children to become effective life-long learners and therefore
involve the children very much in the planning, evaluating and improving of their learning.
The children learn how to be:
Reciprocal learners – learning with others and alone
Resilient learners – managing distractions and overcoming difficulties
Resourceful learners – making good use of facilities and resources for learning
Reflective learners – evaluating and improving learning, alone and with peers and teachers
Good attendance is essential to good progress and we ask that parents ensure that children
are in school unless they are unwell.
In the case of absence, in the interest of safeguarding all children please ring/e-mail the
school on the first day so that we can account for all our children. Please confirm the
absence in writing on your child’s return to school. Unexplained absences are reported to
Children’s Services and recorded as unauthorised on the children’s records.
We discourage holidays in term time as learning opportunities are missed and we therefore
ask that you are mindful of the impact of holiday absence on your child’s education. If
this cannot be avoided a leave of absence form should be obtained from the school office
and returned to the Head teacher. Authorisation will only be given in line with our policy,
which is available from school and will take into consideration previous attendance and
progress.
We monitor attendance regularly with the Education Welfare Officer and will routinely
contact parents if a child’s attendance drops to below 90%.
If you are child is very unwell you should keep them at home. In the case of sickness or
diarrhoea please do not send them back to school until 48 hours after the last episode.
This helps to minimise the spread of viruses.
St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
Our Behaviour for learning policy focuses on:
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Recognising & rewarding good behaviour
Dealing with wrong choices calmly, fairly, and consistently across the whole school
Having a system where everyone knows where they stand
Everyone knows:
What the school rules are
What happens when pupils follow these rules
What happens when they choose not to follow the rules
We foster a caring culture based on mutual respect, cooperation and support. Inappropriate
behaviours are dealt with promptly and firmly. The children are expected to have high
expectations of themselves and are encouraged to work together to make St. Margaret’s a
happy and safe learning environment for all.
We have three whole school rules:
1. Follow Instructions
2. Keep hands, feet and put-downs to yourself
3. Respect people and property
We work in co-operation with parents and carers when behaviour gives cause for concern
and will consult with outside agencies where extra support is needed.
At St Margaret’s we believe that every child is special and entitled
to a personalised curriculum, which meets their learning needs.
We value all children whatever their needs or abilities and are
committed to ensuring that all achieve personal excellence. We
therefore monitor the progress of all children and intervene at an
early stage when necessary. Sometimes this may mean a shortterm intervention to overcome a specific difficulty and sometimes
children may need the additional support provided through the SEN Code of Practice.
At St. Margaret’s, children with additional needs are well supported and make good
progress because the school, parents and outside agencies work in partnership to minimise
barriers to learning.
Our policy is reviewed annually and outlines our commitment to the inclusion, where
appropriate, of all children in our school family, whatever their needs or abilities. It is
available from the school. It was last renewed in July 2009 and no major changes were
made.
St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
We have a policy to support able children and seek to offer them learning opportunities
that challenge and extend them. Our monitoring of progress enables us to ensure that
children are continually progressing. Our results at the higher levels show how we stretch
our children in their learning. Our Policy is available on request.
Throughout their time in school children’s progress on their learning journey is monitored
and assessed in order to inform the next steps in learning. This will include observations
and teacher assessments. In Maths, English and Science these are recorded as attainment
levels. These will be shared with children and with parents during teacher consultation
meetings.
At the end of Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 statutory assessments are
made and reported to the Department for children, schools and families (DCSF). The
children in year 6 sit national tests in May.
At St. Margaret’s we aim to establish a school community where children explore and
appreciate the past, make sense of today and are excited for the future. Creativity,
initiative, curiosity and challenge are actively encouraged. As a result our children are
motivated to improve on their previous best, learn to think, question, apply new skills and
make decisions and choices independently.
St. Margaret’s is a safe, inclusive and secure school where pupils are encouraged to take
risks and learn from mistakes. We aim to provide a curriculum that will equip learners for
the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century and enables them to be adaptable and
flexible and to embrace change and challenge. Through a flexible use of the curriculum we
promote excellence and enjoyment in learning.
St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
This stage in your child’s education describes their learning from 3 to 5 years of age, and
is provided in Nursery and Reception.
The early years of children’s lives are ones of rapid growth and development.
The
curriculum for the Foundation Stage underpins all future learning by supporting, nurturing
and promoting the child’s development in all areas.
There are six areas of learning that form the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
known as Early Learning Goals:
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Personal, Social and Emotional Development.
Communication, Language and Literacy
Problem solving, Reasoning and Numeracy
Knowledge and Understanding of the World
Physical Development
Creative Development.
Each half term has a learning theme on which all aspects of learning are based.
The National Curriculum for Years 1-6.
We develop language through speaking, listening, reading and writing.
We aim for all children to become willing and fluent readers of a
range of literature and able to express themselves clearly and
thoughtfully in writing, conversation and discussion.
In KS1 and KS2 the renewed National Framework for Literacy is
followed.
The renewed National Framework for Numeracy is followed and
teaching includes opportunities to develop mental and oral skills and
to engage in problems solving through practical experiences. The
teaching sequence of ‘learn, practice and apply’ enables children to
use their mathematical skills to solve every day problems with
numbers and measures. We encourage parents to support their
children in the learning and applying of number facts such as
number bonds and multiplication tables. Children are given the
opportunity to investigate relationships and patterns in numbers.
St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
In Science we aim to extend children’s natural interest and curiosity
about their world with activities that will develop their understanding
of scientific concepts and processes. The emphasis is on children
learning through first hand experience to develop scientific
knowledge, investigative skills and other skills including observation,
measuring, data handling and fair testing.
ICT plays an increasingly important role in all aspects of the children’s
learning and we aim to build on children’s natural interest in and abilities
with technology.
Skills are developed through a wide range of ICT
applications and children are encouraged to think critically about the use of
ICT and the Internet both in and out of school.
Children use ICT to express themselves, explore ideas, analyse information,
and find things out and to present their work to others. ICT extends
across all areas of the curriculum and through its use we aim to develop
children’s confidence and independence in learning.
Music is important in the life of our school. The children
develop their skills in singing and playing percussion instruments,
express themselves in their own compositions and appreciate a
wide range of music.
We have a school choir and recorder groups and through Solihull
Music Service instrumental tuition can be purchased. Music is
central to our daily worship and productions. Visiting musicians
give children the opportunity to appreciate musical skill and
children have the opportunity to demonstrate their own progress
in the school concert.
St. Margaret’s CE Primary School
Children are given opportunities to develop practical skills such as cutting, joining, fixing
and connecting. They learn to evaluate products, design and make their own products to a
design specification and review their own learning processes, making recommendations for
future projects.
Children also have the opportunity to learn how to make simple healthy snacks.
This area of the curriculum helps children to develop their
knowledge and understanding of their world.
Through historical study we aim to stimulate curiosity about people,
places and events in the past in order to deepen understanding of
society today. The younger children focus on their personal history
and the recent past while older children learn from the more distant
past. History is brought alive through visits, visitors and artefacts.
Drama, role-play and a range of resources enable the children to
interpret evidence and draw conclusions.
Beginning with observations of their own environment and locality
children learn about people and their environments.
Children then extend their
Geographical learning to develop an understanding of different societies and cultures and
how to care for the environment.
In this context we aim to raise each child’s awareness of
themselves as individuals, members of communities and citizens
of the wider world.
We explore the social and emotional
aspects of learning and teach the children about how to stay
safe and be healthy.
At age appropriate levels children are taught how to make and
maintain relationships and friendships and to respect and value
one another. Sex education normally arises through children’s
questions, which are dealt with sensitively. In the upper juniors changes relating to
puberty are addressed including the use of a video which parents are invited to view.
Children learn about the dangers of drug abuse and how to make wise and safe choices
about what they put in their bodies. We use ‘circle time’ to deliver much of the PSHE
curriculum.
Parents wishing to withdraw their children from sex education should contact the Head
teacher.
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Children learn to be aware of their bodies and the importance of
staying fit and healthy and we emphasise the importance of physical
exercise for their well-being and learning.
All children participate in a range of sporting activities developing
skills in dance, games, athletics and gymnastics.
Swimming is
provided in year 3 for which there is a tuition charge.
The
children have many opportunities to participate in competitive teams
and we are proud of our sporting successes.
The children learn a range of artistic skills – drawing, painting, using
textiles, printing, and sculpture and are encouraged to express their
ideas freely through them. They learn to critically evaluate their
own art and that of famous artists.
French is taught from year 2 – 6. Lessons focus on speaking and listening to French and
also introduces something of French life and culture.
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Out of school learning refers to any activities which learners engage in
out of school that are initiated by learners, teachers or parents and
which are undertaken either independently or with support.
Aims of out of school learning
To promote progression towards independence and individual responsibility
To provide for the individual needs and interests of learners
To engage parents in the learning of their child and in personal life long
learning through exciting, enjoyable and worthwhile learning experiences and
opportunities
To enable children to develop long-term strategies for their future learning
needs
To ensure that out of school learning opportunities reflect the active and
investigative approach to learning that is promoted in school
To raise standards of attainment
We aim for ‘Out of school learning’ to:
Be age/ability appropriate
Be enjoyable and fulfilling for learners and their parents
Motivate children to become life long learners
Contribute to, enrich and extend in-school learning
Contribute to the raising of standards
Contribute to the well-being of children and families
Enable learners, parents and teachers to enjoy a
reasonable work-life balance
Out of school learning – the core package
The Governing Body have decided that the core strand of out of school learning at St.
Margaret’s should be the development of reading skills. This is in recognition of the fact
that good reading skills are essential in enabling learners to access the broader curriculum
as they grow and develop.
A range of extra –curricular activities are offered depending on the skills and interest of
the staff and children. They have included choir, recorder club, board games, badminton,
athletics, football, cricket, netball.
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Kidzone is the before and after school club at St Margaret's.
For further details and bookings telephone Mrs M Heath on
07968 507635. Children can be looked after between 8.00 am and the
beginning of school and from the end of the school day until 6.00 pm.
We also have wraparound provision for the Nursery children called
Little Kidz. This is available term time from 11.30 am to 3.30 pm. Children attending
Little Kidz can then stay for the after school club if required.
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Representatives of each class serve on the school council which contributes to decision
making in school using democratic processes.
The School Council have purchased and
organised playground toys, contributed to staff interviews, chosen and supported charities
and made suggestions for school improvements such as in the toilets and playgrounds.
Children in KS2 belong to houses and gain points for learning, good behaviour, initiative and
effort. The winning house is presented with a trophy each week. House captains are
appointed from year 6 and they lead worship once each term.
We aim for our provision for these four outcomes to lay the foundations that will enable
our children to ‘achieve economic well being’ in the future by making wise choices and
decisions.
Parents are welcome at St. Margaret’s and we believe that it is by working together in an
atmosphere of support and trust that we can provide the best possible care and education
for your child.
We provide opportunities for you to meet with teacher’s to discuss targets and progress
and how you can support your child’s learning and progress. We provide a detailed annual
report outlining your child’s achievements during the year and invite you to discuss any
concerns that it raises.
Two-way communication is essential between home and school. We are committed to
contacting you about issues relating to your child and ask that you will do the same. We
are always pleased to hear from you too when you are pleased with your child’s progress or
feel that the school has done something well.
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If you need to contact the class teacher please contact the school office by phone or
e-mail in the first instance in order to make a convenient appointment. Urgent matters
can be brought to the head teacher or a member of the senior team via the school office.
Throughout the year there are many events to which parents are welcome and we do value
your support for your child and for the school at these.
A newsletter is sent out each Friday with school news and diary dates.
We welcome the help of parent and community helpers for school visits, supporting reading,
working in the library, transport to sports fixtures and supporting particular curriculum
projects.
Regular helpers will be required to complete a CRB disclosure and a school volunteer
agreement which asks for a commitment to confidentiality.
We prefer regular parent helpers to support classes other than those in which they have
children.
We are fortunate to have an energetic and highly motivated team of people linked to our
school who work really hard to enrich the resources and opportunities available to our
children. They offer financial support and lots of time and goodwill. As a school we value
their support and involvement with us.
All parents of children at St Margaret’s are members of the PA and you are warmly invited
to join us for any meeting, details of which are on the school calendar and newsletters.
We hope you will get involved by helping at events. We need everybody to do their bit so
that we can make a real difference for our children.
PA projects have included purchase of an electronic screen in the hall, a sunshade for
outdoor play, data projectors and computers, outdoor play equipment.
Our current project is the Early Years outdoor area.
The Governing Body of the school meets termly to discuss matters relating to the conduct
of the school and to receive reports. It comprises representatives of the church, staff,
parents and local authority and, as well as exercising oversight of the school curriculum and
organisation, fosters links between church, school and community.
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We are fully committed to equal opportunities for all and strive to ensure and monitor this
in all aspects of our provision.
Disability Equality Duty
We are committed to St. Margaret’s school being an inclusive community and welcome children
with disabilities whose needs can be appropriately met in a mainstream school. Children with a
statement of special needs that names our school are prioritised in our admissions policy.
We work closely and proactively with a range of agencies to ensure that we are able to meet the
needs of children with disabilities, for example the School Inclusion Support Service, the
Emotional, Social and Behavioural difficulties team, speech and language team. ‘The school
provides outstanding support for pupils with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, creating
excellent partnerships with outside agencies and parents.’ (Ofsted June 2008)
Our policies for Behaviour and Anti-bullying as well as the content of our religious and PSHE
curriculum intend to raise awareness of equality issues and prevent disabled pupils being treated
less favourably than other pupils.
We track the progress of all learners on a termly basis and intervene as appropriate to minimise
barriers to learning.
Anyone wishing to see a copy of the Disability Equality Duty and action plan are welcome to do
so. Please ask in the school office. We are happy to provide school information in alternative
formats should this be helpful. Please ask.
Race Equality
We have a policy for racial equality and this is available from the school. In keeping with
our Christian foundation we encourage children to value people of every race and to respect
their beliefs and traditions.
We have due regard to the need to:
• Eliminate racial discrimination;
• Promote equality of opportunity;
• Promote good relations between people of different racial groups.
Any incidents that may be interpreted as being racist are dealt with effectively and
reported to the Governors and Local Authority each term.
Gender
At St. Margaret’s boys and girls are given equal opportunities.
stereotyping and promote respect for all.
We challenge any gender
Duty to Promote Community Cohesion.
Through our values, ethos and curriculum we strive to celebrate diversity and teach the
children to deal with difference. We promote positive attitudes towards all groups of
people and prepare children for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later
life.
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Sustainable Development.
“Sustainable development will enable all people throughout the world to satisfy
their basic needs and enjoy a better quality of life, without compromising the
quality of life of future generations.”
(Securing the Future 2005).
At St. Margaret’s we aim to contribute by teaching the children to care for themselves,
for each other and the environment with a ‘future perspective’.
Should you have any cause for complaint please contact the Head teacher in the first
instance who will be happy to meet with you to discuss your concerns and to agree how they
may be resolved.
The School Profile can be found online at www. schoolsfinder.direct.gov.uk
The school has a charging policy, which conforms to current regulations.
•
The school will ask parents for voluntary contributions towards the cost of swimming
and outings during the normal school day.
•
The school may not exclude any child from an outing if a voluntary contribution is not
offered but reserves the right to cancel an outing if insufficient support is received.
•
The school asks for an annual contribution to school fund to cover the costs of
cooking, fabric work etc and to enable us to provide additional opportunities for the
children.
•
•
The cost of instrumental tuition is paid by parents on a termly basis.
Any parent concerned about voluntary contributions is invited to discuss this in
confidence with Mrs Martin, the Head teacher.
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Data
Below is a summary of our school attendance data for the academic year 2008/2009.
Attendance
The registered number of pupils on roll, in Years 1–6 for at least one session from
September 2008 to May 2009 inclusive was 179
3.3% of half days sessions were missed through authorised absences.
0.6% of half days sessions were missed through unauthorised absences.
Unauthorised absences, should they occur, are mainly due to parents failing to notify the
school of the reason for their child’s absence or holidays for which leave of absence has
not been granted.
Unauthorised absences are noted on pupil records.
Destination of Year 6 Leavers
Langley School, Solihull
Lode Heath School, Solihull
Lyndon School Humanities College
King Edwards, Aston
Archbishop Grimshaw Catholic School
Fowey Community College, Cornwall
8
12
6
1
1
1
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COMPARATIVE REPORT
This table shows a summary of the National Curriculum assessment results of pupils in the
school (2009) and nationally (2008) at the end of Key Stage 1, as a percentage of those eligible
for assessment.
The number of eligible children is: 30
Figures may not total 100 per cent because of rounding.
RESULTS OF TEACHER ASSESSMENT
Percentage at each level
Speaking and
listening
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Science
3 or
above
Disapplied
Children
Absent
Children
58
26
0
0
9
64
27
0
0
7
7
60
27
0
0
National
2
11
65
21
0
0
Boys
0
16
0
32
32
21
0
0
Girls
0
0
9
18
18
55
0
0
Whole School
0
10
3
27
27
33
0
0
National
3
13
13
22
24
25
0
0
Boys
5
11
5
37
26
16
0
0
Girls
0
0
18
18
27
36
0
0
Whole School
3
7
10
30
27
23
0
0
National
5
15
22
27
19
12
0
0
Boys
0
5
11
21
32
32
0
0
Girls
0
0
9
36
18
36
0
0
Whole School
0
3
10
27
27
33
0
0
National
2
8
16
25
27
21
0
0
W
1
2
2C
2B
2A
3 or
above
U
Boys
0
5
68
26
0
Girls
0
0
73
27
0
Whole School
0
3
70
27
0
National
2
9
67
22
W
1
2
Boys
11
5
Girls
0
Whole School
2C
2B
2A
W represents children who are working towards level 1, but have not yet achieved the
standards needed for level 1.
U represents children for whom it is not possible to determine a level.
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COMPARATIVE REPORT
These tables show a summary of the National Curriculum results of pupils in the school
(2009) and nationally (2008) as a percentage of those eligible for assessment.
The number of eligible children is: 29
Figures may not total 100 per cent because of rounding.
RESULTS OF TEACHER ASSESSMENT 2009 and NATIONAL 2008
Percentage at each level
English
Mathematics
Science
W
1
2
3
4
5
6
Pupils
disapplied
Pupils
absent
School
0
0
0
17
76
7
0
0
0
National
0
1
4
16
49
30
0
0
0
School
0
0
0
14
48
34
3
0
0
National
0
1
4
16
46
33
0
0
0
School
0
0
0
17
48
34
0
0
0
National
0
0
2
12
47
38
0
0
0
TEST RESULTS 2009 and NATIONAL 2008
Percentage at each level
English
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Science
Below
level 3*
3
4
5
Pupils
not entered#
Pupils absent
School
0
7
86
10
0
0
National
6
13
51
30
0
1
School
3
3
55
38
0
0
National
6
6
38
49
0
1
School
0
34
58
10
0
0
National
6
26
48
20
0
1
School
0
7
41
52
0
0
National
5
15
47
31
0
1
School
0
0
34
72
0
0
National
2
8
44
44
0
1
W
represents pupils who are working towards level 1, but have not yet achieved the
standards needed for level 1.
*
represents pupils who were not entered for the tests because they were working below
level 3 in English, mathematics or science; pupils awarded a compensatory level from the
tests; and pupils entered for but not achieving a level from the tests.
#
represents pupils working at the levels of the tests, but unable to access them, formally
referred to as disapplied.
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KS2 RESULTS – 2009
The results of the children who left the school in summer 2009 are listed
below together with the targets we had set for the year group.
Target
Result
English – Level 4 and above.
93
93
English – Level 5 and above.
33
10
Mathematics – Level 4 and above.
93
93
Mathematics – Level 5
40
52
Ambitious targets were set for this cohort and where they were not achieved
this was by one or two pupils only, and in come cases they missed the target
by one or two marks in the test. We are proud of their achievements.
At this school each child represents approximately 3%.
KEY STAGE 2 TARGETS FOR 2010.
2010
Target percentage attaining Level 4 and above in English
(expressed as a whole number)
97
Target percentage attaining Level 4 and above in Mathematics
(expressed as a whole number)
90
Target percentage attaining Level 5 and above in English
(expressed as a whole number)
43
Target percentage attaining Level 5 and above in Mathematics
(expressed as a whole number)
40
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N.B. Five in-service days (each year) are not included below. These dates will be advised
at the beginning of the academic year.
AUTUMN TERM 2009
Term Starts
Half Term
Term Ends
Thursday 3 September 2009
26 October – 30 October
Friday 18 December 2009
SPRING TERM 2010
Term Starts
Half Term
Term Ends
Monday 4 January 2010
15 February – 19 February
Thursday 1 April 2010
SUMMER TERM 2010
Term Starts
Half Term
Term Ends
Monday 19 April 2010
31 May – 04 June
Friday 23 July 2010
AUTUMN TERM 2010
Term Starts
Half Term
Term Ends
Wednesday 1 September 2010
25 October - 29 October
Friday 17 December 2010
SPRING TERM 2011
Term Starts
Half Term
Term Ends
Tuesday 4 January 2011
21 February - Friday 25 February
Friday 8 April 2011
SUMMER TERM 2011
Term Starts
Half Term Term Ends
Tuesday 22 April 2011
Monday 30 May – Friday 3 June
Friday 22 July 2011
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