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Oak Tree Primary School
School Prospectus 2014 - 2015
Oak Tree Primary School
Welcome to Oak Tree Primary School
Dear Parents and Carers
Welcome to Oak Tree Primary School, a Co-educational Day School for pupils aged 5-11
with 3+ Nursery provision. If you and your child are joining our school community for the
first time, we look forward to a positive and successful partnership. If you already have a
child here, we are pleased to renew the links between us.
The purpose of this prospectus is to provide you with helpful information about the
school’s philosophy, aims and organisation, though we encourage you to visit the school to
experience this on a more personal basis.
We serve a large estate on the outskirts of Mansfield and have a strong sense of
community. We see the development of our children as a partnership between home and
school, where we work together to ensure all children achieve their potential. The concept
of ‘Take Care’ is central to the way we live our lives in school. We take care and respect
ourselves, others, our school, the environment and the world in which we live.
Warm, caring and trusting relationships are established between staff, pupils and parents/
carers throughout the school. This helps give the children confidence as learners. The staff
and governors provide very good role models for the pupils through shared values and
support for one another.
As a thriving and friendly school, we aim to provide a wide range of learning experiences
where children gain a positive self- image to help them on their path as successful and
happy, life-long learners. Every child at Oak Tree Primary and Nursery School is valued as
an individual.
We are part of a successful Teaching School Alliance and this involves us working together
as a group of schools. Collaboration is at the heart of all we do and we share expertise
across networks of schools for the benefit of all children and to drive continued school
improvement.
There are many opportunities at our school for children to develop their skills whatever
their level of ability, and to achieve their personal greatness and success in an
environment of equal opportunity. It is important that we provide as many opportunities as
possible so that children will have many experiences to develop their skills and talents.
At Oak Tree School you can be assured that your child’s first steps on the ladder of
education will be both happy and fulfilling. I look forward to welcoming you and your child
into the community of our School. Please feel free to contact the school directly with any
queries you may have.
Sarah Moore
Headteacher
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Welcome to OakTree Primary
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Absences
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School Organisation
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Other Support Agencies
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Oak Tree Vision Statement
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Music Lessons
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Values
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School Meals
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Code of Conduct
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School Milk Scheme
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Our Golden Rules
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School Fruit Scheme
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School Council
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Sex Education
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Partnership for Learning
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The School Fund
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Parents’ Support
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Health and Safety
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Newsletters
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Children on Medication
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Ofsted
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Suspected Child Abuse
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Nursery
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Complaints
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Special Circumstances
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Fair Processing Notice
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Admissions to year groups
other than the intake year
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Disclaimer
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Appendix 1
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How Can You Best Help Prepare Your Child
For School?
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School Holidays 2014/15
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Curriculum
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National Curriculum Assessment Results
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Sustainable School
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Appendix 2
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Healthy School
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Sports
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Out of School Activities
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Special Needs and Disabilities
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Religious Education and Collective Worship
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School Governors
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The School Day
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Open Evenings
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School Uniform
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Swimming
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Contact Information
Address
Oak Tree Primary School
Jubilee Way North
Oak Tree Lane Estate
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire NG18 3PJ
Telephone
01623 458261
Fax
01623 458864
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.oaktreeschool.co.uk
Head Teacher
Sarah Moore
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Oak Tree Primary School
School Organisation
There are 10 classes in the school together with Nursery.
The classes are arranged at the time of writing in the following way:
Teaching Staff
Mrs S J Moore
Mrs M Gash
Mr G Stride
Miss D Sansom
Mrs S Gomersall
Mrs L Albans
Miss R Thomas
Mrs A Quant-Epps
Miss L Hunter
Ms B Maclean
Miss R Ward
Miss T Lydon
Mrs M Fensome
Miss K Bowman
Miss L Melton
Mrs K Smith
Headteacher
Deputy Head Class 12 – Y6
Assistant Head Class 10 – Y5
Class 11 – Y5
Assistant Head – Job Share, Class 8 – Y3/Y4
Job Share, Class 8 – Y3/4
Class 7 – Y3/4
Class 5 – Y2
Class 3 – Y2
Class 4 – Y1
Early Years Foundation Stage Leader – Reception
Reception
Job share, Nursery
Job share, Nursery
SENCO
ECaR teacher
Ancillary Staff
Learning Support Assistant
LSA/Social Care
Apprentice LSA
ICT technician/support
Office Manager
Admin Assistant
Site Manager
MDSA Supervisor and Cleaner
MDSA
MDSA / Cleaner
MDSA / Kitchen Assistant
MDSA / Parent Governor
MDSA / Breakfast Club/Cleaner
Cook Supervisor
Kitchen Assistant
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Yvonne Robinson
Paul Gash
Lauren Barker (maternity)
Katy Mellors
Karen Hibbert
Elaine McBain
Gillian Brunt
Julie Marshall (maternity)
Becky Judson
Olivia Godber
Chris Davey
Vanessa Enright
Jules Webb
Frank Crowder
Lynne Knowles
Elaine Mirfin
Janet Fudge
Lori Jankiwskyj
Julie Hunter
Deborah Lockwood
Michelle Barnes Fryer
Karen Johnson
Carol Wood
Ruth Millington
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Janette Jevons
Beverley Blood
Helen Wood
Bev Ward
Claire Baines
Rosie Kavanagh
Melanie Ball
Beverley Bevilaqua
Jackie Stirland
Julie Pike
Jill Jankiwskyj
Yvonne West
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Oak Tree Primary School
Oak Tree Vision Statement
The school’s work and vision is based on five core values of:
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Integrity
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Equality
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Respect
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Care
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Inclusion
Oak Tree Primary and Nursery School aims to improve the life chances of all children
through providing a caring, positive and stimulating environment in which children feel
supported as individuals and able to achieve their very best.
The school mission statement was chosen by the children to reflect this aim
‘Learning Together and Having Fun!’
We will achieve this by understanding that…
Our rights at Oak Tree Primary are
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To learn
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To feel safe
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To be treated with respect
Our responsibilities at Oak Tree Primary are
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To follow rules
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To consider others
Our school aim for behaviour is that we all
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respect the rights of others
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take our responsibilities seriously
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own our behaviour and not blame it on others
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develop a positive self-esteem
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build workable relationships
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Values - Code of Conduct
We have a code of conduct devised by the Children’s School Council, but the children are
given clear guidelines through our Personal & Social Development programme. As the
children progress, they are encouraged to work with all staff (including non-teaching staff)
to make decisions regarding the conduct and wellbeing of all people within the school.
Our Golden Rules
We are gentle – We don’t hurt others
We are kind and helpful – We don’t hurt anybody’s feelings
We listen – We don’t interrupt
We are honest – We don’t cover up the truth
We work hard – We don’t waste our own or others’ time
We look after property – We don’t waste or damage things
Before we say anything….we check:is it true?
is it necessary?
is it kind?
High standards of discipline are expected both in and out of classrooms. We have a
positive approach to discipline, rewarding the good behaviour and manners expected of all
children.
Our Behaviour/Discipline Policy is based very much on reinforcing positive behaviour, as
this is how children learn.
There is a series of consequences if behaviour is not acceptable and rewards for good
work and behaviour, one of which is a weekly certificate presented in Golden Assembly to
children in each class who have made that extra special effort for that week. All children
are able to receive this as it is for a small area of improvement, especially in an area
they have found difficult. There are “Lessons from the Geese” awards for those who
support others. Remember that geese fly in a “V” formation so that they can support each
other in a variety of ways. Our anti-bullying statement is available for all parents to read
and outlines how we can learn to live together in work and play. Parents are informed
immediately if a child’s behaviour gives cause for concern and a meeting is held to try and
resolve any difficulties. There is a parents’ booklet that can be read with children.
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School Council
We operate a School Council to which each
class elects representatives. The council
meets regularly and decisions are given to
the school as a whole after the meetings.
These are then followed up in classes in
Personal and Social Education (P.S.E.)
sessions.
Partnership for Learning
The school works closely with parents. Oak
Tree Primary School has an ‘Open Door’
policy for parents/carers. A child’s life in
school is a shared responsibility and we
encourage you to play an active role in
the life of the school. It is a partnership
where we try to achieve the very best
for the children. In line with National
requirements parents, children and staff are
asked to sign the school’s Home/School
Agreement upon a child’s admission. A copy
can be found on our school website.
Parents’ Support
If you have worries or concerns about your
child, do please let us know. If the matter is
urgent, it is usually possible to have a quick
word with your child’s teacher at any time. If
not, then the staff are always willing to make
appointments to see you after school.
There are two opportunities each year to
have a formal discussion with your child’s
teacher, as well as a number of informal
events when we shall be delighted to see
you.
There is an active School Association
‘FOOT’ (Friends of Oak Tree) which
organizes a variety of social events for
children, parents and friends of the school.
The Association arranges family activities
such as Jangoes, bingo, discos and
demonstrations, sales and the ever-popular
Christmas Market. Money is raised from
some of these activities, supplementing
funds and enabling us to buy extra
equipment for the school. All parents and
friends are invited to the Association’s
functions, and a warm welcome is extended
to those who would like to become involved
in the organization of events. The school
is very grateful for all the hard work of the
School Association.
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We also value the voluntary help which
we receive from parents and carers past
and present, and acknowledge that many
of the activities in school could not take
place without such help. Parents/carers
assist us in swimming lessons, in hearing
children read and in talking to small groups
or individuals. We have a ‘Coffee and
Craft’ group who meet in school and make
craft items to sell and a group of Reading
Volunteers who have been trained by our
ECaR teacher to support children’s progress
with reading in school. Volunteers who can
make a regular commitment are always
welcome, and if you have a particular skill or
feel that you would like to become involved
in a classroom, please have a word with a
member of staff.
We support our parents/carers in a variety
of ways. Mrs Brown and Mrs Smith are our
Extended Services team and Miss Judson
is responsible for supporting children and
families, often in need.
If we cannot offer relevant support
ourselves at school, we have developed
strong partnerships and links in the local
community such as the Oak Tree Sure Start
Children’s Centre and Barrowhill Community
Centre.
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Newsletters
We keep you informed of important events
and activities by sending home regular
newsletters and updates on our website.
Ofsted
The school was last inspected by OFSTED
are available on request or from the home
in June 2011. Copies of the summary report page on our school website.
Early Years / Foundation Stage
Nursery
Oak Tree is a County Primary Coeducational Day school, and caters for
pupils aged 5 - ll years. We also offer part
time pre-school education to our 3 and 4
year olds, after their 3rd birthday.
The admission criteria for entry into the
group are as follows:•
Children living within the school’s
catchment area. Preference to be
given to those children who, at the
time of admission;
- will have an elder sibling in the
school;
- live nearest the school by the
shortest safe walking distance.
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Children living outside the catchment
area who at the time of admission
will have an elder sibling at the
school. Preference to be given
to applicants who live nearest the
school by the shortest safe walking
distance.
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Children living outside the school’s
catchment area. Preference to be
given to applicants who live nearest
the school by the shortest safe
walking distance.
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In all three criteria precedence will be
given in order of age, oldest children taking
priority.
Children can attend Nursery using the
government’s 15 hours of free child care
vouchers. It is expected that where places
are offered, parents/carers will ensure
regular attendance at these sessions.
The Nursery will offer your child a 3 hour
morning or afternoon place.
Miss Wood is the younger children’s
keyworker. Miss Bowman (Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday) and Mrs Fensome
(Thursday, Friday) work with the older
children in Nursery.
The Nursery works in school every day
under the direction of a qualified teacher
and an experienced Learning Support
Assistant. When numbers increase in the
spring and summer terms, staffing levels
rise to meet the needs of the children. The
curriculum is planned according to the
Foundation Stage curriculum. The activities
planned for each day take into account the
needs of each child in the group and are
available to all the children. The School’s
Health and Safety, Behaviour, Child
Protection, and Off-site Visit policies all
apply to the Nursery exactly as they do to all
other classes.
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We operate an open door policy and
staff are happy to answer any concerns
or questions at the beginning or end of
sessions. Parents are invited to school to
discuss their child’s progress throughout
their time in Nursery.
The Nursery plays a vital part in preparing
children for full-time school at 5 years old.
The foundations for many of our pupils’
successes later in their school careers are
laid during the crucial early years. The
group’s contribution to the educational and
social development of our pupils cannot be
overestimated and the school would be very
much the poorer without it.
Community Infant and Primary Schools
– Standard Reception Year Admission
Criteria 2013/2014
The school’s admission number for each
year is 40 pupils.
In the event of over-subscription, the
following criteria will be applied, in priority
order, to determine which applications will
be granted once places have first been
allocated to pupils who have a statement of
special educational needs which names the
school:
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Children looked after by a local
authority.
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Children who live in the catchment
area and who, at the time of
admission, will have a brother or
sister attending the school or linked
junior/primary school.
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Other children who live in the
catchment area.
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Children who live outside the
catchment area and who, at the time
of admission will have a brother or
sister attending the school or linked
junior/primary school.
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Other children who live outside the
catchment area.
In the event of over-subscription within any
criterion, preference will be given to children
who live nearest to the school as the crow
flies. Distances are measured from the
entrance to the child’s home to the principal
entrance to the main administrative building
of the school.
Special Circumstances
The following groups of children will
be given special consideration in their
application for a particular school:
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Children whose particular medical
needs, mobility support needs,
special educational needs or social
circumstances are supported by
written evidence from a doctor,
social worker or other relevant
professional stating that the school
is the only school which could cater
for the child’s particular needs. The
evidence must be presented at the
time of application.
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The Local Education Officer will consider
each case on its merits and determine the
allocation of any such place on the basis of
written evidence. Admission under ‘special
circumstances’ will take precedence over all
but the first of the numbered criteria.
Children of nomadic Travellers will be
allocated a place at their catchment area
school.
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Admissions to year groups other than
the intake year
Applications for admission to other year
groups will be considered in relation to the
published admission number (PAN) which
applied when the year group was first
admitted to the school, subject to infant
class size restrictions. In some schools,
changes in circumstances, such as the
building of additional classrooms or as a
result of teaching group organisation, will
require the school and the LA to agree
admission numbers which will apply to
each year group. These numbers may be
higher or lower than the PAN in operation
at the time of first admission and could be
different from the current PAN. If places are
available within the year group, applications
will be considered in accordance with the
current published admission criteria to the
school. If places are available, the child will
normally be admitted to the school.
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Further guidance on the way in which
applications are dealt with including:•
Co-ordinated admissions scheme
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Preferences for more than one
school
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Late applications
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The way waiting lists are maintained
and used can be found in
Nottinghamshire County Council’s
“Admissions to Schools” booklet
2013/14.
The school draws its pupils mainly from Oak
Tree Estate itself. We also have pupils from
homes which are out of our catchment area.
Usually, the school has about 220 pupils
attending full time.
From September 2011 there is only a single
point of entry. This means that all children
who are five during the year (September 1st
– August 31st) are entitled to start school in
FS2 (Reception) from September.
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How Can You Best Help Prepare Your
Child For School?
We rely on you to let us know of anything
which is likely to affect your child at school.
This may be something permanent like
a food allergy, asthma, or a physical
problem. If a particular treatment is called
for, tell us before the sudden onset of an
allergic reaction, for example, causes us
problems at school, and distresses the child
unnecessarily. If there is a minor upset, such
as the demise of a favourite hamster, it can
help if we know about that too!!
Before starting school, your child will be
invited to the Foundation Stage Classes
for some half day visits. This is a good
preparation for a happy start to school.
Curriculum
resources and training opportunities for
staff. The school is linked to the internet and
we also have a new school website www.
oaktreeschool.co.uk. We have recently
applied for the Artsmark Gold award for our
The children are placed in classes according
arts provision in school.
to age. All classes are mixed ability. We
Many visitors are invited into school to
do try to keep children of the same age
provide expertise and enrich the curriculum.
together, but this is not always possible
Also, there are opportunities throughout the
when trying to create smaller than average
classes. Children work individually, in small school year to develop the breadth of the
curriculum and experiences eg: Diwali Day,
or large groups, as class units, in year
Environmental Day, storytellers, drama,
groupings, across classes, as Infants or
Juniors, as the subject requires. Sometimes P.S.H.E.
the whole school combines for work. The
We try at least once a year to practise and
school is proud of its reputation as an
perform a major school production that gives
establishment which fosters strong “family”
every child the opportunity to take part.
relationships amongst its pupils, whatever
Other performances include assemblies and
their ages.
concerts to celebrate events throughout the
school year. Parents/carers are invited to
We aim to provide all children with
come and enjoy these events. Parents and
a broad and balanced experience in
carers are informed of areas of work being
accordance with the National Curriculum
covered by a curricular letter, with the hope
and the Nottinghamshire Statement on
that they might be able to contribute in some
the Curriculum. The school teaches all
way. We also have events each term linked
the National Curriculum subjects, together
to our TASC topic themes which parents/
with R.E. and Environmental Education,
carers are invited to.
Health Education and P.S.H.E.. The
National Curriculum subjects being English,
Our classes are taught using a cross
Mathematics and Science as core subjects
curricular based approach which ensures
and History, Geography, Physical Education,
that the appropriate programmes of study
Music, Art and Technology as Foundation
and attainment targets for the National
subjects. Extra provision is now also made
Curriculum are covered in a meaningful
for musical and French tuition. IT plays
way. The curriculum is broad and balanced
an ever-increasing role in the curriculum
offering progression and providing as
and we have a raft of new IT equipment,
many opportunities as possible for pupils
During a normal school week, excluding
registration, the daily act of collective
worship and breaks, children receive 23
hours 45 minutes of teaching time.
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to develop a range of skills and abilities. A
range of teaching and learning styles and
strategies are used, including whole class,
group and individual. Teachers select the
most appropriate technique to secure a
successful learning outcome. We aim to
include visual, auditory and kinaesthetic
strategies to enable the best matched
learning for each individual child.
We endeavour to provide help for children
with individual learning difficulties and are
able to identify and meet the needs of able
and talented children. To enhance the
‘learning brain’ we have a water policy so
that your child’s brain does not become
dehydrated. Each child has a water bottle
in school (the unspillable sports bottle type)
which is placed on their desk which they can
drink from when they are thirsty.
Children are assessed at the end of Key
Stages 1 and 2. Results are given in
Appendix 1 at the end of this brochure.
The governors encourage the school in
its aim of involving the children in a wide
range of activities, enhancing the regular
curriculum, and giving the pupils creative
and sporting opportunities to foster
development of talents in as many areas as
possible. This includes visitors coming to
the school, as well as children travelling to
see places and events connected to topics
of study.
During 2013, groups of children went on
visits to the zoo, and to museums and towns
as part of studies of different localities.
Theatre groups and practising professional
artists were invited to school to perform and
discuss their work. As part of their regular
sporting activities which include weekly P.E.,
games and some swimming time, there
were opportunities provided by outside
coaches for cricket, football, Martial arts,
SAQ (Speed, Agility, Quickness) and dance
sessions. These opportunities were both
in school time and offered as after-school
courses for interested children.
Sustainable School
bulbs and seeds and planting up pots and
hanging baskets have been undertaken.
Different habitats have been built to increase
the biodiversity of our grounds and logos
have been introduced around the school to
Many of our children are members of the
remind the school community to switch off
Eco Club and we have an Eco team, looking
lights, turn off taps and reuse/recycle paper.
at environmental issues such as litter,
Regular Eco Newsletters go out to parents
waste, energy, school grounds, transport
and we have a school Eco code.
and water. Activities such as planting trees,
Oak Tree is aiming to be a Sustainable
School and we hope to be awarded the EcoSchools Bronze and Silver awards before
we then apply for our first Green Flag.
Healthy School
Oak Tree School is taking part in the
National Healthy Schools Standard, a
national initiative that aims to ensure all
schools are committed to the health and
well being of children. We have achieved
the ultimate Gold Award which was renewed
in September 2012. A Healthy Eating
Policy has been introduced and as part of
this policy, the school encourages healthy
or visit
snacks at break time, for example a piece
of fruit and children are also encouraged to
drink water during the school day. For this
reason sweets are not allowed in school.
The only exception is for a special occasion
(e.g. a birthday reward or return from
holiday). We are part of the Nottingham
healthy eating project which entitles all KS1
children to a piece of fruit everyday.
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Sports
A strength of our school and led by Mr
Gash. We aim to provide all pupils with
opportunities to participate purposefully
and enjoyably in a variety of sports and
games. We aim to foster good sporting
attitudes through teamwork and competition
and encourage pupils to develop a sense
of fair play. We are delighted that our
school has been working with the ‘Chance
to Shine’ charity and we have made several
appearances on the BBC National and local
news with Charlotte Edwards and other
famous cricketers, promoting fair play in
sport in schools. When possible, pupils are
involved in interschool competitions. Oak
Tree School has won many sporting awards
and competitions including basketball and
athletics. Cricket is our main strength and
the success in this sport for our boys and
girls has brought an immense sense of pride
to our school.
Our curriculum activities include smallsided and modified versions of most major
games. We have invested part of the
Government’s sports grant toward SAQ for
all our nursery and infant pupils. Through
the use of various pieces of equipment such
as small hurdles and ladders, children can
develop multidirectional footwork and body
control, hand to eye coordination, agility
and balance. This helps their gross and fine
motor skills. Extra- curricular clubs provide
further opportunities for pupils to participate
in sporting activities.
We make good use of the in-school
coaching programmes provided by the
Sports Council, and when available
participate in sessions provided by the
local professional football clubs and
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club.
We also encourage pupils to attend the
coaching courses in a range of activities
arranged at local Leisure Centres by the
Sports Council.
Out of School Activities
At different times during the year there
is an extensive range of after school and
lunch time clubs organised by our Extended
Services Coordinators. These activities are
led by school staff and facilitated by outside
providers, funded by our Pupil Premium
money. They vary from term to term, and are
in response to requests from the children
themselves. They include:Art club, Cricket, Football, Play club, Choir,
Dance, Theatre club, Energy club, Lazer
Quest, Bike Maintenance, Environmental
Club, Martial Arts, ALF Club (About Life and
Faith), Golf, reading and homework clubs,
Safe Zone and Recorders.
The school has a strong commitment to
environmental education, school trips and
Y6 have a residential visit.
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We run a daily Breakfast Club, which is also
subsidised by our Pupil Premium funding
and is free to pupils who receive free school
meals. The cost is £1.20 per day. The
children are given a healthy breakfast and
have access to a wide variety of activities.
They are also encouraged to spend some of
their time on homework too.
We have also run family learning classes
including Homework Club, family cooking,
Tales of the Heartwood crafts and
storytelling. Parents and carers also have
the opportunity to extend their skills on
their own. We now link with the Barrowhill
Community Centre and have offered
courses on nail art, cake decorating,
jewellery making, sign language and First
Aid.
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Special Needs and Disabilities
The school has a policy for meeting the
needs of children with special educational
needs, whether a statement of those needs
has been issued by the County or not.
greatest possible degree of partnership,
by co-operating, collaborating and coordinating all that they do for the benefit of
the children.
The SENCO is Miss Melton and the SEND
policy includes information about the
school’s processes and procedures. The
school attempts to identify any problems at
an early stage, monitors progress, involves
parents/carers as much as possible, and
then, while matching work to the child’s
needs, provides support, both from the
school’s own resources and from outside
agencies.
We accept the fact that any child, at any
time, could have a “special need”, which
must be addressed. We aim to remove
the barriers to learning and encourage
each child to develop their full potential
intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially
and be fully integrated into school life.
Equally we recognise that some children are
‘Able and Talented’ and we make provision
for this in the curriculum.
A copy of the full policy is available in
school, and on the school website detailing
such things as admissions, access facilities,
use of resources, monitoring, staff training
and partnership with parents/carers.
We aim for every child to receive a broad
and balanced curriculum with early
identification of needs, well organised and
individually structured programmes of work,
regularly monitored and reviewed by staff
and parents with purposeful involvement of
the child concerned.
We have a close relationship with the
Samworth Academy, which receives most
of our children after their final junior year. A
lot of care is taken to ease the transfer from
primary to secondary school of all children,
but special attention is paid to supporting
those who have particular reasons for
concern. A great deal of work is done
throughout the Samworth family of schools
on meeting the special needs of all children,
and is an example of shared expertise and
experience across a supportive group of
schools.
The staff and Governors of Oak Tree
Primary School believe in a whole school
approach to special needs, where staff,
parents/carers and governors develop the
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All children participate in the full curriculum
to the best of their ability. Learning
experiences are closely matched to their
needs. Homework is set at their level and is
achievable.
The school finances Learning Support
Assistants to support S.E.N in conjunction
with the LA.
The school is well resourced to allow for
the admission of pupils with a disability and
such pupils, whilst receiving appropriate
specialist support, are treated as favourably
as all the pupils in the school.
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Religious Education and Collective
Worship
R.E. is taught in accordance with the
Nottinghamshire Agreed Syllabus. Each
class will either be visited by an outside
visitor or will visit a multi-faith centre to
ensure the children experience the United
Kingdom as a pluralistic society.
The school is not affiliated to any religious
denomination, but has close links with the
local church. Vicar Phil is a friend of our
school and also a school Governor. He
regularly attends school to work with the
children in class, deliver assemblies and
support celebrations and events.
Events are held throughout the school year
to learn about religious festivals of different
faiths i.e. Diwali, Christmas, Easter, Chinese
New Year, Harvest Festival.
Collective Worship takes place on a daily
basis. An assembly program is followed
covering multi-faith celebrations and
individual school achievements. Assemblies
take various forms – whole school, year
groups and class groups. Guest speakers
are also included on a regular basis.
Arrangements can be made for parents
to exercise their right to withdraw their
children from R.E and Collective Worship if
necessary and appropriate provision will be
made for the children. Children are given
the opportunity to say “Amen” (meaning – I
agree).
School Governors
Our school governors are listed on page 4.
Governors are also responsible for:
Briefly the role involves being part of a
friendly efficient team who actively support
and challenge the school working alongside
the Head Teacher as a critical friend. Much
of the work of the Governing Body goes
unseen, but they play a key role in helping
the school provide the best education for its
pupils.
responsibility for the conduct of the school
with a view to promoting high standards of
educational achievement, including target
setting, managing the budget, reporting
results and performance, performance
management/appraisal, health and safety
inspections and policy.
The full governing body meeting deals with
the big issues that face the school and is
often the final stage of consideration of a
new initiative before its implementation. A
Business Committee carries out most of
the work of the Governing Body focusing
on the Finance and General Purposes and
the Strategic Development of the school,
which deals with a variety of issues covering
curriculum, pupils and staff policies. This
committee really does deal with the nuts
and bolts of the operational side of the
school and its work directly affects everyone
involved with the school.
The Governing Body plays an active
role in the strategic development of the
school. Typically a Governor will attend
two meetings per term, the full Governing
body meeting on one evening and the
meetings of the Business Committee on
another. Governors are also responsible for
monitoring and evaluating the curriculum.
As a link governor, they will report on a
particular area such as SEN, Early Years,
Literacy and Numeracy and will meet the
Any of the governors can be contacted
member of staff responsible for this subject
through school.
and report back to the Governors at the next
meeting. The Governing Body has general
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The School Day
We begin the day at 8.55 am. Lunch is at
l2.00pm. Afternoon school is from l.00pm
to 3.15 pm. Please ensure that your child
does not arrive at school too early. We
cannot be held responsible for children who
arrive before 8.45 am.
The children are supervised at playtime and
lunchtimes by the teachers and Mid-day
supervisors.
We ask that children do not bring nonessential or inappropriate items of value to
school. Please be aware that the school
cannot be held responsible for any loss
or damage. However, when personal
items are used as an aid to learning e.g.
calculators, we ask that the children do not
leave them at school overnight. We ask that
all children’s property is named, including
purses for dinner money, clothing etc.
Open Evenings
There are two main open evenings a year,
in the autumn and spring terms, that provide
parents with an opportunity to view their
children’s work and have a private interview
with the class teacher. In the summer term
parents receive a written report and are
invited into school to discuss any issues and
to look at their child’s progress.
School Uniform
The children are encouraged to wear school
uniform wearing clothing in combinations of
green and grey/black with white shirts.
Smart sweatshirts, wind proof coats and
P.E. kits marked with the school’s logo are
available through school. Please see the
Office team. Plain dark tracksuit trousers
are permissible for swimming and P.E.
P.E. kit of a plain white T-shirt and dark blue
or black shorts should be kept at school in a
clearly named bag. Plimsolls or trainers will
also be needed for outdoor activities. Indoor
activities are normally done in bare feet.
It is also advisable for each child to have
an old shirt to wear to protect clothes from
paint, clay and plaster. This can be kept
in the P.E. bag and used as necessary.
Jeans and trainers are not acceptable.
Aprons are provided for use in Infant
Clothing should be sensible, and suitable for
Classes.
an active school day. Please ensure that
all items of clothing are clearly named.
Swimming
Please note that for your child’s safety, they
We have swimming on a Tuesday morning
at the Rebecca Adlington Swimming Centre. should not wear baggy shorts or bikinis.
Goggles can only be worn if a note is
When it is your child’s turn for swimming
received at school. Earrings should not be
sessions, swimming kit should be brought in
worn by children during swimming sessions
a suitable waterproof bag on the appropriate
and long hair should be under a cap or tied
day. If your child has to be excused from
back.
swimming on a particular day, a note of
explanation should be brought and given to
the child’s teacher.
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Absences
The school must be informed of the
cause of any absence by telephone
before 9.30am on the morning on the
first day of absence. We would appreciate
notification of any infectious illness, after
this has been diagnosed. Prescribed
courses of treatment should be completed
before the child returns to school. If you
have to make an appointment for your child
to see a doctor or dentist please try to avoid
appointments during school time.
Statutory amendments to pupil
registration regulations come into
force from 1 September 2013. The
changes remove all references to
authorised absence being granted
for family holidays as well as the
statutory threshold of ten school
days. The amendments make clear
that the Head teacher MAY NOT grant
any leave of absence during term time
unless there are genuinely ‘exceptional
circumstances’. Given these changes
parents/carers must appreciate that
if they insist on taking their child/ren
out of school for anything less than
‘exceptional’ reasons then the absence
will be recorded as ‘unauthorised’.
We ask that parents/carers understand
the changing statutory constraints under
which the school has to operate and to do
everything possible to assist the school
in keeping the level of both authorised
and unauthorised absence to an absolute
minimum.
If we do not receive formal notification
of the reason for a child’s absence,
such an absence has to be recorded as
“unauthorised”. These absences are
totalled at the end of each term. Numbers
are sent to the Principal Education Welfare
Officer at County Hall and also have to
be listed in this brochure. This is a legal
requirement.
During the school year to 22nd July 2013
the percentage of pupil absence was:
Authorised absence
5%
Unauthorised absence 0.8%
Other Support Agencies
The school makes use of many of the
wide variety of back-up facilities available
to the Education Service (further details
of which may be found in the general
information booklet “Going to School in
Nottinghamshire”).
Amongst these are the Advisory and
Inspection Service, the Support Services,
including Special Needs Support, the MASH
and Targeted Support services. There
is also support from General Services,
including the Library, Child Health, and
Catering Services.
Music Lessons
Music lessons are now available from Staff
of the Music Support Service for Violin,
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School Meals
The School Meal Menu is sent out on a
monthly basis with the Newsletters. The
cost of a school lunch will be £2.00 per
day. Dinner money is collected on Monday
morning for the whole week. If you wish
to pay by cheque, this should be made
payable to “Notts County Council”. The
school meals, which are cooked on the
premises and are of a high standard, are
eaten by the majority of our children. We
have to know dinner numbers by l0.00am,
so please let the school know if your child
will be arriving after that time expecting a
meal. A vegetarian option is available every
day.
School Milk Scheme
Milk is available to children in the UK until
their fifth birthday. If your child is over
the age of five they are still entitled to
subsidised milk. You need to register your
child with ‘Cool Milk’ at www.coolmilk.com
Children who have Free School Meals are
entitled to free milk up to their 7th birthday.
All children need to be registered even if
they are entitled to free milk.
School Fruit Scheme
All school children aged 4 to 6 are entitled to
a free piece of fruit each school day.
Sex Education
Sex Education is given in accordance with
guidelines issued by the Nottinghamshire
Education Authority, and approved by the
governing body. Matters relating to sex
education will be mentioned if the topic
being studied lends itself e.g. the study
of animal behaviour, always bearing in
mind the different levels of awareness and
readiness amongst the children. Parents/
carers will be notified if a topic is likely to
involve questions of sex education. The
school always attempts to deal with the
subject in a sensitive and caring manner,
working in partnership with the home and
family.
The School Fund
In addition to money provided by the Local
Authority, there is a school fund which is
managed by the Headteacher, and which
consists of donations and other income
raised in a variety of ways. The purpose of
this fund is to benefit the pupils of the school
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by the provision of facilities, equipment,
activities and financial assistance which
cannot be made available for whatever
reason from monies provided by the Local
Authority.
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Health and Safety
We would like to remind parents about
the County Policy concerning jewellery,
which states that children should not
wear jewellery to school as it is not only
unnecessary but can also be dangerous.
Jewellery, including all ear-rings, must not
be worn during P.E. lessons or swimming
sessions. Children with newly pierced ears
are permitted to retain the studs if the ears
are taped with Elastoplast apart from in PE
lessons.
Children on Medication
no longer contagious. This includes head
lice which can become a problem if not
contained immediately. A letter of warning
will be sent home if this occurs. If your child
needs medication at school, a form which
can be obtained from the school office,
needs to be completed. Inhalers should be
kept by the child. However, parents/carers
should make every effort to administer
Parents/carers of children diagnosed as
medication at lunchtime themselves.
Asthmatic are asked to complete an Asthma
Doses can and should be altered so that
form, providing information regarding their
no lunchtime dose is necessary. In the
medication. A copy of the form can be found
case of class A drugs such as Ritalin, the
on our website.
Headteacher will volunteer in line with the
The school has adopted LA guidelines in this school’s Administration and Storage of
matter. If your child is ill, or has an infection, Drugs Policy.
they should be kept away from school until
Each teacher accepts responsibility for
the care of the children in their class.
Confidential records are kept in school
so that staff can act quickly if individual
problems occur. You will be asked to
complete a form giving such details as
doctor’s name and telephone number and a
contact number in case of emergency.
Suspected Child Abuse
Every school in Nottinghamshire is required
to follow a set procedure in cases of
suspected child abuse. Headteachers
are required to refer their concerns to the
Nottinghamshire Multi-Agency Safeguarding
Hub (MASH) for further investigation so that
children at risk can be identified quickly.
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This procedure is intended to protect
children from abuse. When a school
refers a concern about a pupil to the
MASH/Social Services it is not accusing
the parents of abuse but requesting that
further investigation takes place to establish
whether a child is at risk.
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Complaints
We believe that children will thrive in the
right environment and we try hard to make
our school a happy, safe and caring place.
Sometimes things do go wrong however,
and if you have a concern or a complaint we
want to know about it so that we can do our
best to put it right.
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if the complaint cannot be resolved
informally, the complainant should
write either to the Clerk of the
Governing Body, whose address
is available at the school, or to the
designated officer in the Education
Authority, who is the Principal
Education Officer (Operational
Management) in the Education
Department, County Hall, West
Bridgford, Nottingham. NG2 7QP.
There is a complaints procedure, agreed
by the Local Authority, for dealing with any
complaints concerning the school curriculum
and other related issues. A copy of the
If a formal complaint is lodged, the
full complaints procedure is available for
Head Teacher will be able to provide the
reference in school. The procedure states
complainant with copies of the relevant
that:documents explaining the arrangements for
• there should normally be a
considering the complaint in more detail.
preliminary informal discussion
Appendix 2 of this brochure relates to the
with the Head Teacher or other
Freedom of Information Act 2000, with which
appropriate school staff to see if the
the school complies. It also lists a number
complaint can be resolved without
of documents, LA statements and policies
recourse to the formal procedures.
which are available to be seen in school.
Fair Processing Notice
Fair Processing Notice is available on the
Oak Tree Primary School processes
personal data about its pupils and is a “data schools website www.oaktreelane.co.uk
controller” in respect of this for the purposes under the home page.
of the Data Protection Act 1998. The
Disclaimer
The information given in this brochure,
which relates to the school year 2013/14
was valid at the time of printing. It should
not be assumed that there will be no
changes affecting either the arrangements
generally described in this brochure, or
in any particular part of them, before the
start of the school year 2014/2015 or in
subsequent years.
Any anticipated changes have been
included as part of the text.
Date of Issue
September 2013
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Appendix 1
As required by law, the school’s SAT results
for 2013 are appended along with National
SAT scores for 2012.
The expectation nationally is that the
majority of children will achieve Level 2 at
the end of Key Stage 1, and Level 4 at the
end of Key Stage 2.
Each child’s results are individually
discussed with his\her parents at the end of
the assessment period. These discussions
are not confined to achievement in SATs but
range over much wider issues of the child’s
overall progress and provide a balance
between the school’s judgement of the
educational development and test marks.
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It should be noted that these scores have
to be given as percentages, and therefore
comparisons between school scores
and national scores, or even between
successive years within school, should be
treated with a great deal of caution, bearing
in mind the small size of the school’s
sample. Figures may not total 100 per cent
because of rounding.
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September 2014
October 2014
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11
18
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8
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22
29
6
13
20
27
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5
12
19
26
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9
16
23
30
7
14
21
28
W
6
13
20
27
3
10
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24
1
8
15
22
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7
14
21
28
4
11
18
25
2
9
16
23
30
31
F
1
8
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22
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5
12
19
26
3
10
17
24
S
2
9
16
23
30
6
13
20
27
4
11
18
25
S
3
10
17
24
31
7
14
21
28
5
12
19
26
November 2014
December 2014
January 2015
M
3
10
17
24
1
8
15
22
29
5
12
19
26
T
4
11
18
25
2
9
16
23
30
6
13
20
27
W
5
12
19
26
3
10
17
24
31
7
14
21
28
T
6
13
20
27
4
11
18
25
1
8
15
22
29
F
7
14
21
28
5
12
19
26
2
9
16
23
30
31
S
1
8
15
22
29
6
13
20
27
3
10
17
24
S
2
9
16
23
30
7
14
21
28
4
11
18
25
February 2015
March 2015
April 2015
M
2
9
16
23
2
9
16
23
30
6
13
20
27
T
3
10
17
24
3
10
17
24
31
7
14
21
28
W
4
11
18
25
4
11
18
25
1
8
15
22
29
T
5
12
19
26
5
12
19
26
2
9
16
23
30
F
6
13
20
27
6
13
20
27
3
10
17
24
S
7
14
21
28
7
14
21
28
4
11
18
25
8
15
22
8
15
22
29
5
12
19
26
S
1
1
May 2015
June 2015
July 2015
M
4
11
18
25
1
8
15
22
29
6
13
20
27
T
5
12
19
26
2
9
16
23
30
7
14
21
28
W
6
13
20
27
3
10
17
24
1
8
15
22
29
T
7
14
21
28
4
11
18
25
2
9
16
23
30
31
F
1
8
15
22
29
5
12
19
26
3
10
17
24
S
2
9
16
23
30
6
13
20
27
4
11
18
25
S
3
10
17
24
31
7
14
21
28
5
12
19
26
School holidays
Public holidays
Administration day
This pattern gives 195 working days for staff, including the administration day on Tuesday 3 September 2014. A total of 4
in-service training days for staff will be taken by each school from the 194 term days given above, leaving 190 term days for pupils.
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SUMMARY OF THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT RESULTS
OF PUPILS IN THE SCHOOL AND NATIONALLY
AT THE END OF KEY STAGE 1
This table shows the percentage of eligible children at Oak Tree School in 2013 achieving each level, compared to
national end of Key Stage 1 teacher assessment levels.
The shaded sections of the table represent 2012 national teacher assessment data for core subjects.
Figures may not total 100 per cent because of rounding.
TEACHER ASSESSMENT
Percentage of pupils at each level
Speaking
& Listening
3 or
above
Disapplied
Children
Absent
Children
68
0
0
0
66
22
0
0
24
10
0
0
23
26
27
0
0
31
17
17
0
0
0
14
19
29
21
14
0
0
0
14
34
34
10
7
0
0
National
2
8
14
27
28
22
0
0
School
3
48
41
7
0
0
National
2
9
68
21
0
*
W
1
2
2C
2B
School
0
31
National
2
10
School
3
24
14
24
National
2
11
11
School
7
27
National
3
School
2A
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Science
‘W’ represents children who are working towards level 1, but have not yet achieved the standards needed for level 1.
* = Not applicable.
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KEY STAGE 2 SCHOOL AND NATIONAL LEVEL DATA
These tables show the percentage of Year 6 children at Oak Tree School in 2013 achieving each level, compared to
national end of Key Stage 2 teacher assessment levels and test results. The shaded sections of the tables represent
2012 national teacher assessment and test result data.
Figures may not total 100 per cent because of rounding.
W Represents pupils who are working towards level 1, but have not yet achieved the standards needed for level 1.
*
The result awarded in this test is indicative of a pupil working at the level reported rather than a true National
Curriculum level as for other tests.
** represents children who were not entered for the tests because they were working below level 3 in English or
mathematics, children awarded a compensatory level from the tests and children entered for but not achieving a level
from the tests.
TEACHER ASSESSMENT
Percentage of pupils at each level
English
Speaking and
Listening
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Science
W
1
2
3
4
5
6
Pupils
Disapplied
Pupils Absent
School
0
0
14
21
43
21
0
0
0
National
1
1
3
11
49
35
1
0
0
School
0
0
18
21
46
14
0
0
0
National
1
1
2
12
50
34
1
0
0
School
0
0
14
21
36
29
0
0
0
National
1
1
3
9
40
45
2
0
0
School
0
0
11
25
46
18
0
0
0
National
1
1
3
14
53
27
1
0
0
School
0
0
7
28
50
11
4
0
0
National
0
1
3
11
45
36
4
0
0
School
0
0
11
25
46
18
0
0
0
National
1
0
2
11
50
36
0
0
0
TEST RESULTS
Percentage of pupils at each level
English
Grammar,
punctuation
and spelling
Reading
Mathematics
Below
Level 3**
3
4
5
6
Pupils
Not Entered#
Pupils Absent
School
36
28
14
21
0
36
0
School
28
18
43
11
0
18
0
National
6
7
38
48
-
4
0
School
14
25
50
7
4
14
0
National
4
11
45
36
-
3
0
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Oak Tree Primary School
Appendix 2
This is Oak Tree Primary School’s Publication Scheme
on information available under the Freedom of
Information Act 2000.
The governing body is responsible for maintenance of this
scheme.
1 Introduction: what a publication scheme is
and why it has been developed
One of the aims of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
(which is referred to as FOIA in the rest of this document)
is that public authorities, including all maintained schools,
should be clear and proactive about the information they
will make public.
The publication scheme guides you to information which
we currently publish (or have recently published) or which
we will publish in the future. This is split into categories
of information known as ‘classes’. These are contained in
section 6 of this scheme. The classes of information that
we undertake to make available are organised into four
broad topic areas:
School Prospectus – information published in the school
prospectus.
Governors’ Documents – information published in the
Governors Annual Report and in other governing body
documents.
To do this we must produce a publication scheme, setting
out:
Pupils & Curriculum – information about policies that
relate to pupils and the school curriculum.
•
The classes of information which we publish or intend
to publish;
•
The manner in which the information will be published;
and
School Policies and other information related to the
school - information about policies that relate to the school
in general.
•
Whether the information is available free of charge or
on payment.
The scheme covers information already published and
information which is to be published in the future. All
information in our publication scheme is available in paper
form.
Some information which we hold may not be made public,
for example personal information.
This publication scheme conforms to the model scheme for
schools approved by the Information Commissioner.
2 Aims and Objectives
The school aims to:
•
enable every child to fulfil their learning potential, with
education that meets the needs of each child,
•
help every child develop the skills, knowledge and
personal qualities needed for life and work,
and this publication scheme is a means of showing how we
are pursuing these aims.
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3 Categories of information published
4 How to request information
If you require a paper version of any of the documents
within the scheme, please contact the school by telephone,
email, fax or letter. Contact details are set out below.
Email: [email protected]
Tel:
01623 458261
Fax:
01623 458864
Contact Address: Jubilee Way North, Oak Tree Lane
Estate, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 3PJ
To help us process your request quickly, please clearly
mark any correspondence “PUBLICATION SCHEME
REQUEST” (in CAPITALS please)
If the information you’re looking for isn’t available via the
scheme you can still contact the school to ask if we have it.
5 Paying for information
Single copies of information covered by this publication are
provided free unless stated otherwise in section 6. If your
request means that we have to do a lot of photocopying or
printing, or pay a large postage charge, or is for a priced
item such as some printed publications or videos we will
let you know the cost before fulfilling your request. Where
there is a charge this will be indicated by a £ sign in the
description box.
For more information call
01623 458261