KETTLEWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Prospectus serving the communities of Upper Wharfedale, Langstrothdale and Littondale
Welcome to Kettlewell Primary School
The Governors and staff would like to welcome you and your child to our school. We hope that this booklet will be helpful and informative to present and prospective parents alike, and we look forward to working closely with you to ensure that your child‘s time with us is happy and fulfilling. At Kettlewell Primary School, everyone is treated as an individual. Children are taught in small mixed aged classes. Each Key Stage has its own classroom and our dedicated KS1 and KS2 teachers and Teaching Assistants are supplemented by specialist subject teachers from Upper Wharfedale Secondary School for Food Technology, Music, PE and French. Peripatetic music teachers are available for guitar, piano, singing and other instruments on request. The children benefit from co-operative working with a cluster of 6 local schools, particularly for team sports, Drama, Art and DT and shared trips. Free home to school transport is provided throughout Upper Wharfedale, Langstrothdale and Littondale for all children living more than 2 miles from school. Extended hours can be provided through WOOSH (‘Wharfedale Out Of School Hours’) at Upper Wharfedale School. Transport from Kettlewell School is provided to the club. We aim for each child to leave our school happy, fulfilled and well prepared for the next stage of their education.
OUR VISION At Kettlewell School everyone is happy and thriving: the best they can be. We aim to provide a warm, welcoming, inclusive, safe, and inspirational environment in which: expectations are high teaching is outstanding, individually planned, tracked and evaluated learning is lively, fun, creative, challenging and rewarding each child’s progress and achievement is celebrated, so that each child leaves the school having achieved their potential, with a love of learning, confident and wellprepared for the opportunities and challenges of secondary education. All stakeholders: pupils, parents, staff, governors, the communities served by the school, are proud of the school and cherish it.
OUR AIMS To be an inclusive school and to embed this into all aspects of our work to ensure that all learners are given equality of opportunity and treated fairly. To promote and achieve high standards for all by providing teaching and learning of the highest quality; ensuring continued improvement through monitoring and self review To treat learners as individuals and to differentiate and tailor teaching and learning to take account of their individual and special needs by setting challenging and appropriate targets that are tracked and evaluated termly by teachers and teaching assistants. To make excellent provision for learners’ physical, emotional, social, moral, spiritual and cultural needs and to have effective systems that promote high standards of behaviour. To provide for learners’ care, health and safety. To ensure that all learners benefit from a rich, broad, balanced curriculum presented in an interesting, exciting and imaginative manner with lots of opportunities for first-hand experience, practical work, investigation and learning through play. To deliver outstanding teaching of basic skills and core subjects (Literacy, Numeracy, Science and ICT) and to give great emphasis to the foundation subjects (PE, Geography, History, Art, DT, Music and RE) especially to the creative aspects including art, poetry, story, composition and performance. These will be central to our work. To make connections between subjects and to apply basic skills across the curriculum. To enliven and enrich learning through extended schools activities, visits, visitors and extensive use of our beautiful, internationally renowned environment. To give responsibility to learners and develop their self-confidence by contributing to the community. To make parents and the wider community equal partners with the school and to involve them in the evaluation of its success by providing clear information and inviting their opinions. To build an ethos marked by a welcoming, friendly, bright and lively happy place where learners feel secure. A school where good behaviour is expected and rewarded. To make this school a place of enjoyment where success is encouraged and celebrated; regardless of age, gender, race or disability. Through self-evaluation to create a culture that continuously strives for excellence STARTING SCHOOL Most children will start school in the September of the school year in which they are five. However, we have many options that will make your child’s transition to school as smooth as possible. Between the ages of 3 and 4 we invite pre-school children to join us for one afternoon each week to take part in activities with our younger pupils. More sessions may be offered during the summer term in preparation for starting school in September. Children may start school in the term following their fourth birthday if both parents and teachers feel that this is in the child’s best interests. Parents may wish to delay their child’s entry to school until later in the school year until the term following their fifth birthday. During the first term children may initially attend school for the mornings only, gradually “building up” to full days as they mature and become more confident; Home visits by the teacher can also be arranged if parents feel that this would be helpful. If you are considering Kettlewell Primary School, we invite you to come and discuss these options with us, so that the best possible arrangements are considered for your child. We will be happy to show you around, introduce you to the staff and pupils and answer any questions. We have a very experienced EYFS/KS1 teacher, who is supported by an excellent Teaching
Assistant. Together they will ensure that your child has the best possible introduction to school life. Here’s what one of our new EYFS parents said:“My daugher has been so excited since the beginning of the year about starting big school. The transition is hugely helped from playgroup to primary school by the fact she starts with the one half day per week from the spring term and then throughout the summer term she attended for one full day a week. This was a massive help for her before she started full time in September. I have felt completely confident in the school that Hermione has settled well.”
TEACHING, LEARNING AND THE CURRICULUM Pupils are taught primarily in two classesKey Stage One (4+ to 7 years) -Reception, Y1 & Y2 Key Stage Two (7+ to 11 years) - Y3, Y4, Y5 and Y6 Each Key Stage has their own distinct teaching and learning areas. The KS1 classroom has been specifically built and equipped to match the differing needs of our youngest pupils. We have built an outdoor sheltered classroom area for our Foundation stage/KS1 pupils to enable us to fulfill all the requirements of the curriculum and participate in guided play and during this year we are going to be building a new purpose built outdoor area leading straight from the classroom. The main KS2 classroom contains an interactive whiteboard, as well as a library with 30 wireless laptops and an Art and D.T. area. We also have a smaller KS2 classroom which is used to support learning in smaller age and ability appropriate groups – particularly in Literacy and Numeracy. It also houses our music equipment and is used for Music teaching and assemblies. We place a strong emphasis upon English, Mathematics and Information Communication Technology, whilst maintaining a broad and balanced curriculum. Core subjects such as Literacy, Numeracy and ICT are taught as discrete lessons and given high priority within our weekly timetable. Moreover, the key skills learnt in these subjects are then embedded throughout the curriculum which creates ongoing opportunities for pupils to use, apply and develop their learning in an exciting and relevant range of contexts every day. We also value Foundation subjects highly and the weekly timetable therefore includes: Science, Art, Geography, History, Design & Technology, R.E., French, P.E. and Music. Wherever possible and relevant we create cross-curricular approaches aimed at integrating children’s learning across and between different subject disciplines and above all, enhancing their learning experiences. We set out to ensure that the needs of all pupils are met by offering progressive sequences of learning based upon every pupil’s current abilities. In this way we can ensure that each individual pupil is challenged and extended and maximise the opportunities afforded within mixed age classes Our long term curriculum plans for all subjects in Foundation, KS1 and KS2 are regularly reviewed and always rewritten as required following the introduction of any new frameworks. Above all they are fundamentally based upon the progressive learning sequences laid down in the National Curriculum. These curriculum plans outline programmes of study throughout primary schooling, and set out to actively embrace the key skills, knowledge and understanding that children require at different ages and levels. The long term plans are available in school and on our website.
TARGET-SETTING At Kettlewell Primary School setting individual targets for all of our pupils is an important means of focusing attention on their individual needs to raise their standards. We endeavour to find the right level of challenge so that our targets are aspirational and judgements are evidence based. Our Governors are informed regularly about the achievements of all pupils and their progress A structured “Accelerated Reading” programme operates throughout the school which allows each pupil to progress by reading a wide range of stories, poetry, play scripts and information books at a level appropriate to their reading ability. Pupils are given the opportunity to read in school each day, and are encouraged to take their reading scheme books home. In Years 3, 4 and 5, optional SATs papers are used in the Summer term to assess each pupil’s reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation attainment against national standards. Throughout Key Stage 2 children are given ongoing opportunities to develop their skills and confidence in test conditions. This enables teachers to more accurately track their progress and next step learning needs whilst at the same time better equipping all pupils to demonstrate their true potential under test conditions. Likewise, parents are regularly informed of their child’s progress and ways in which they can give support. EYFS/KEY STAGE 1 PROVISION • Children will begin with Letters and Sounds • Children will learn 44 different sounds over the year! • We use Jolly Phonics, Nessy Phonics and Letters and Sounds to support our learning • Reading scheme is followed in school and children will bring home a library book for reading every day • Spellings are sent home weekly for KS1 and in the Summer term weekly for EYFS. At Kettlewell Primary School we meet the National Curriculum Programme of study for each curriculum subject and in the infants this is through a thematic and topic based approach. Please refer to our website for our current topics.
KEY STAGE 2 PROVISION “Teaching for older pupils is good. As a result, progress accelerates and they leave Year 6 with above average standards in reading and mathematics.” (Ofsted)
LITERACY Written and spoken language development is seen as an extremely important part of the schools work. Therefore, reading, writing, listening and speaking occupy a large proportion of the day’s activities for all pupils. Teaching and learning in KS2 is fundamentally premised upon the 3 core strands within the National Curriculum: namely: Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening. These aspects together form the basis of our daily, weekly, termly and annual planning. Within reading we deliberately set out to ensure that pupils can not only read words accurately, fluently and with expression (phonics and decoding skills) but also that they can read for understanding. Comprehension skills including inference, prediction, skimming and scanning, summary and critical evaluation are therefore progressively developed throughout KS2. Within writing we combine the basic components of grammar, punctuation, spelling and handwriting with an equal regard for exploring, critiquing and actively creating different forms of fiction and non-fiction genre based upon identifying and using appropriate stylistic features for each genre and with a clear sense of audience in mind. Speaking and Listening skills are developed as an integral part of every lesson, and in line with best practice for Teaching and Learning pupils often peer assess and self-assess their own contributions and work. Drama and drama techniques are used as skills to enhance understanding and learning wherever appropriate. Our Literacy teaching in KS2 also has very clear and deliberate links with ICT and embraces cross-curricular learning opportunities to enable all pupils to better integrate and apply their learning. NUMERACY We develop each pupil’s ability to understand numeracy and use and apply mathematical thinking through a progressive range and balance of practical, mental and written activities. Within KS2 all children progressively learn and develop their skills in using number and calculations, shape, space and measures and data handling. We use a diverse range of techniques to ensure that children can use and apply their evolving knowledge and skills in problem solving contexts. We also ensure that children understand and can use both mental and written calculation strategies fluently and fluidly as required. In addition, children are regularly challenged with mixed mathematical problem and practice tests. With detailed feedback and review this helps to ensure that each pupil develops skills in recognising the operations required and can perform skilfully, confidently and to the best of their abilities under test conditions. As in English, Years 3, 4 and 5 are assessed using optional SATs papers in the Summer term to determine each pupil’s attainment in relation to national standards. These results are communicated to parents in the annual report and at parent consultation evenings.
ICT “Pupils’ Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills are developed well”(Ofsted)
ICT is now recognised as a core learning requirement and fundamental life skill throughout KS2.The school has thirty wireless laptops enabling each pupil to learn and develop ICT skills through progressive teaching and above all hands on experience. ICT is taught as a discrete subject and the skills learnt are then embedded across the curriculum. This enables all children to use, apply and enhance their ICT competence. Equally, e-safety is introduced, explored and reinforced throughout. In 2012, we introduced a highly innovative opportunity for our Year 5 and 6 pupils to undertake a fully accredited ICT course with OCR. As a result, pupils gained a basic GCSE qualification as part of their primary school curriculum entitlement! RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & COLLECTIVE WORSHIP Pupils have an R.E. lesson each week, and this is incorporated into cross-curricular themes when relevant. The syllabus includes Christianity, major world faiths and moral issues. Assemblies take place daily and follow a theme based on social, moral, spiritual and cultural awareness. They provide opportunity for thoughtful reflection. Pupils volunteer to say a short grace before lunch. Parents may choose to withdraw their children from assembly & R.E. SCIENCE Our teaching in both KS1 and KS2 ensures that pupils learn to observe, explore and ask scientific questions about the world and beyond. We take a practical approach wherever possible to allow pupils to use, apply and extend their knowledge of the three main strands: Life Processes and Living things– Human growth & Nutrition, Keeping Healthy, Circulation & Movement, Animal Habitats, Life Cycle of Plants, Feeding Relationships, Local Flora and Fauna Materials & their Properties–Classifying solids, liquids and gases, Rocks & Soils, Reversible and Irreversible Changes, Separating solids and liquids, Insulation and Conduction
Physical Processes–Electricity, Forces & Motion, Light and Sound, The Earth and beyond In KS2 we are also working to develop pupils’ skills in more generic scientific investigative skills including posing scientific questions, identifying variables, planning investigations, collecting and compiling data (with and without ICT), analysing results, drawing conclusions and suggesting investigative improvements.
HUMANITIES We aim to broaden pupils’ horizons by encouraging an interest in the world about them, the past, the present and the future. Our history and geography teaching embraces the core skills, knowledge and understanding as specified within the National Curriculum and then seeks to bring learning alive through cross-curricular themes, incorporating literacy skills. ART & DT Opportunities for Art & DT are carefully planned to support and extend the work in other curriculum areas such as History and Geography. Pupils work with a range of materials, both in 2D and 3D, to develop their creativity, skills and techniques. MUSIC The children develop their appreciation for music through singing, performing, composing and listening. Individual or group tuition can be organised with peripatetic music teachers for the violin, guitar, piano, woodwind, recorder or singing. This is delivered by a specialist teacher from Upper Wharfedale School. P.E We have an excellent sports field, which we use for PE and Games lessons, and also use the specialist facilities at our partner secondary school, including the swimming pool. KS2 pupils have full opportunities to develop their core skills in agility, balance and coordination and then develop these further through structures engagement in invasion games, dance, gymnastics, striking and fielding games, athletics and swimming. Progressively throughout KS2 we are concerned to develop pupils’ individual competence and their teamwork prowess. This is delivered by a specialist teacher from Upper Wharfedale School.
Quotes from pupils and parents re: The PE and Sport provision at Upper Wharfedale School: “We really enjoy PE and swimming at Upper Wharfedale, the teachers are very supportive, full of enthusiasm and always make it fun” (Year pupils) “I really like the swimming teacher because he supports you and teaches you at your own pace” (Year 5 pupil) “It is brilliant that my daughters get to go swimming through school” (Parent) “I think it is great that we can share the facilities at Upper Wharfedale School and that we are able to use this purpose built specialist sports hall It is brilliant”. (Parent) “I love to go down to Upper Wharfedale Sports Hall because I like to play with the big sports equipment there” (Year 1 pupil) EWOKS – The Eco Warriors of Kettlewell School The pupils from KS2 actively participate in initiatives to protect and sustain the environment, locally and globally. In July 2013 they were awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award in recognition of all of their eco efforts. To achieve this the pupils worked as a team to: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle; educate and inform the wider community, develop fair trade, support local habitats and to create an environmental website for other schools. Furthermore the KS2 children continually fund raise to adopt endangered animal species through the World Wildlife Fund. SEX & RELATIONSHIPS EDUCATION Reproduction in plants and animals is taught in the context of life cycles in Science lessons. Sex and Relationships Education is introduced in Years 5 and 6. Lessons are based on a video which parents are welcome to view at any time. You will be invited to discuss any concerns you may have prior to the lessons which take place in the Summer term and the sessions are delivered by the school nurse. SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS & INCLUSION At Kettlewell we offer equal opportunities for all pupils, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity and background. All our pupils are special and their performance is, therefore, carefully monitored. Sometimes, it may be of benefit for individuals or small groups to work with support teachers or assistants to enhance their progress. All necessary interventions are carefully monitored and communicated to parents. BEHAVIOUR & ANTI-BULLYING At Kettlewell we are committed to a caring, friendly and safe environment. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable and all incidents are dealt with promptly and effectively. Parents are encouraged to take an active role in alerting staff to any cause for concern, no matter how minor it may appear.
We have high standards of good behaviour and the use of our traffic light system in both key stages supports this. Pupils are courteous, sensitive and thoughtful towards others. Our behaviour policy is sent to parents for information in our parent pack. Pupils are delightful. Behaviour is good and pupils are open and friendly with adults and each other (Ofsted)
CHILD PROTECTION At Kettlewell School procedures for handling abuse are consistent with those agreed by the Local Area Child Protection Committee and easily available to all staff for reference. The designated members of staff are Mrs Mukherjee (Assistant Headteacher, Upper Wharfedale School), Mrs Briggs (School Manager) and Mr Taylor (Headteacher). Parents are more than welcome to receive a copy of the Child Protection Policy if they so require, and it can be viewed on the school website. Every child has the right to protection from abuse, neglect or exploitation and the right to have enquiries made to safeguard his or her welfare. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION All schools, including Kettlewell Primary, have to be clear and proactive about information that we will make public. Some information may not be made public and this includes personal information. If you require a paper version of any of the documents that we do publish under this scheme e.g. policies, school prospectus, then please contact the school.
THE SCHOOL DAY School opens
8.15 a.m.
Registration 8.30 a.m. Morning school:
Lessons Playtime Lessons Assembly
Lunchtime:
12.00-12.30 p.m. Playtime
Afternoon school:
Lessons
8.30 –10.10 a.m. 10.10-10.30 a.m. 10.30-11.45 a.m. 11.45-12.00 p.m. KS2: 12.30-1.00 p.m. KS1: 12.30-1.00 p.m. KS2: 1.00 - 3.00 p.m. KS1: 1.00 - 2.00 p.m. Playtime 2.00 p.m.–2.15 p.m. 2.00 – 3.00 p.m.
BREAKTIMES Semi-skimmed milk is available at morning break. This is usually paid for half-termly. Please contact Mrs. Briggs for payment details. We have a drinking fountain and water dispenser for those who prefer water. All pupils receive a piece of fresh fruit or vegetable each day. This is funded by the government for all the KS1 pupils and by School Fund for our KS2 children. If pupils wish to supplement this then dried fruit, cereal bars or plain biscuits are popular choices. We discourage chocolate bars, crisps and sweets. ‘Friends’ have supplied a varied selection of playground equipment. Children may like to bring small personal items with which to play. Please use your common sense when deciding what is suitable. CATERING Excellent quality meals are cooked on site by our cook, Mrs. Cherry, whose school lunches are legendary amongst pupils, past and present! We encourage all our pupils to have a school lunch as it positively adds to our school ethos of creating a friendly, family atmosphere. The children sit in small mixed-age groups with older pupils serving the younger children. Payments by cheque, cash and direct bank transfer, can be made weekly every Monday, or half-termly. Please make cheques payable to Kettlewell Primary School. All EYFS and KS1 pupils receive free school lunch each day.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS KS2 pupils sometimes choose what they would like for after school club. Popular clubs include sports, cookery, art, construction, gardening, French, board games and music. We also run a homework club/additional support every Tuesday after school for any KS2 pupils who wishes to attend. Extended hours can be provided through WOOSH at Upper Wharfedale School and transport from Kettlewell School is provided to the club. HOMEWORK This is an opportunity to extend school activities at home and involve parents in their child’s learning. It should take about 15 minutes per night in KS1, rising to 30 minutes in KS2. Activities may include: - daily reading, writing, spelling and dictionary work, book reviews, number bonds/multiplication tables practice, research and listening to the News headlines. Homework should be a stress-free experience for all, so please advise us if your child is experiencing any difficulties. KS2 are issued with weekly Numeracy, Spelling and Literacy progressive set homework. We also offer Homework club on Monday and Wednesday lunchtimes for anyone in KS2 who wishes to attend. HOME/SCHOOL AGREEMENT New parents are sent a Home/School agreement for their consideration. This outlines ways in which pupils, parents and staff must work together effectively. Parents are asked to add their signatures to those of the teachers to indicate their support for the aims expressed in the agreement. CLUSTER EVENTS Kettlewell School is fortunate to belong to a very active and supportive cluster of seven schools in the Upper Wharfedale area. Resources and expertise are shared and many events are organised throughout the year to enable the pupils of these small schools to socialise and develop friendships outside their normal school environment. Activities include the Y6 residential trip, drama and music events, technology days, sports and outdoor pursuits. Please note that for all educational visits there are specific procedures that are followed in accordance with the North Yorkshire Code of Practice. CHARGING We may, occasionally, ask for voluntary contributions to cover costs of transport and entrance fees for school visits. Children are not excluded from outings if they have not paid, as long as the trip takes place within school time. Payments are required for group or individual lessons involving peripatetic music teachers. NEWSLETTERS Regular half termly newsletters inform parents of curricular details, dates of forthcoming events and other important arrangements. Please search your child’s bag for them, and read and refer to them throughout the term. The most recent newsletter is always on display in both school entrance lobbies. Our website is updated on a regular basis where you can find lots of other useful information.
FRIENDS OF KETTLEWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL The school is extremely well supported by The Friends of Kettlewell School and any member of the community who wishes to join the ‘Friends’ are more than welcome. Throughout the year they organise lots of fund raising events and fun activities. ‘Friends’ were the originators of the annual Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival, which is held for nine days during the summer holidays. The monies raised are shared between ‘Friends’, the Village Hall and The Church. In this way, substantial sums of money are generated for the school, for which we are very grateful. ‘Friends’ are generous in providing the children with equipment and opportunities which could normally only be afforded by larger schools. Thanks to their efforts we have a well-resourced library including the “Accelerated Reader” programme, “Abracadabra” a fully computerised library system, New Phonics resources & reading scheme books, Headphones to use with the PC’s and a fully equipped play area for our younger pupils. They also subsidise transport for educational visits, the costs of which would otherwise be prohibitive. All parents are automatically members of ‘Friends‘, so please be prepared to become involved in any way that you can! SCHOOL DRESS CODE
White Polo shirts or white cotton shirts Black or Grey Skirts, Pinafore dresses or Trousers Black or grey tights or socks (white socks may be worn with skirts/dresses) Royal Blue sweatshirts and or fleece Blue gingham dresses in the Summer (optional) Sensible, black shoes (no trainers please) During cold weather warm coats, hats, scarves and gloves
PE Kits: Any blue tracksuit bottoms Navy Kettlewell Primary School PE Hoody Navy Kettlewell Primary School polo shirt Navy shorts Black Plimsolls for indoors Trainers for outdoors We would like our KS1 children to keep their PE kits in school each half term, and KS2 pupils need to bring their PE kits in ever Thursday, ready for travelling to Upper Wharfedale School where they will get changed ready for PE and swimming. Watches and jewellery must be removed and long hair must be tied back during lessons especially PE lessons and swimming. We operate a no make-up policy. All Kettlewell Primary School uniform can be purchased from MC Sports, Sackville House, 1517SackvilleStreet, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD232PB 01756 791688 www.mcsportsonline.com Please make sure names are on all belongings! In cold or snowy weather please send your children to school in appropriate clothing and footwear. Hats, gloves, scarves, boots and warm, waterproof coats are essential in our exposed playground. Children will not be allowed outside to play in the snow unless they are wearing
boots. In hot sunny weather the older KS2 children can bring in their own sun cream and apply it themselves when necessary and with parent consent. We advise the parents of younger pupils to apply sun cream at home. A sun hat is also necessary. We have a ‘swap shop’ for uniform which the children have grown out of. If you have any item of uniform which no longer fits your child please bring it into the office and put it in the swap shop box. If there is anything in the box which will fit your child then you can take it. This extends to plimsolls, PE kits, sweatshirts or any item of uniform. PARENTS CONSULTATIONS & REPORTS Autumn Term: Parents’ consultation evening for new pupils Spring Term: Parents’ consultation evening Summer Term: Individual Pupil Reports However, please feel welcome to make contact at any time if you have any concerns about your child, or if you wish to know more clearly what we are doing at school. Staff are usually available after school to discuss any such matters, although we would appreciate a prior appointment whenever possible. If, following discussions with staff, you feel that your concerns have not been dealt with to your satisfaction; we have a fair and impartial procedure for resolving such difficulties. Parents should contact the Headteacher in the first instance, who will explain the process. SECONDARY EDUCATION In Year 6, all pupils have the opportunity to take a selection test to determine which Secondary School they will attend. Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning tests take place in September for the boys and the girls sit a test at Skipton Girls High School which consists of an English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning Papers. Parents and pupils are informed of the results of this selection process sometime in October. Each year approximately 28% of children across the Craven District are selected for the single-sex Grammar Schools in Skipton. In our cluster the majority of pupils attend Upper Wharfedale School – our partner secondary school in Threshfield. We test Y3, 4 and Y5 pupils in the summer term using similar style papers. This allows us to inform parents of their child’s performance in these tests in their Annual Report, so that parents may make considered decisions regarding Secondary education. HOME TO SCHOOL TRANSPORT Craven Community Transport, operate the school bus service. Free home to school transport is provided throughout Upper Wharfedale, Langstrothdale and Littondale for all children living more than 2 miles from school and a ‘walking bus’ leaves from the centre of Kettlewell village each morning at around 8.10 a.m. and returns at 3.10 p.m. If you think your children will be using the school bus then please let us know as soon as possible, as it can take some time to arrange a bus pass. Please note that your child will only be entitled to free school transport from the term they turn five, unless there are spare seats on the school bus being used by your school. Parents are often kind enough to transport children in their cars to local events. We ask for written consent from parents for their children to travel in private cars. We would also ask drivers to check that their insurance provides adequate cover and their car is regularly serviced.
SCHOOL DETAILS Address:
Kettlewell Primary School, Kettlewell, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 5HX
Telephone/Fax:
01756 760280
E-mail:
admin@kettlewell.n-yorks.sch.uk
Website:
www.kettlewell.n-yorks.sch.uk
Chair of Governors
Anne Vetch
Headteacher
Andrew Taylor
Associate Headteacher
Sally Sumner
School Manager
Tracy Briggs
KS2 Teacher
Jodi Storey
KS1 Teachers
Kate Malley Helen Newey
Teaching Assistants
Helen Barugh Clare Oakes Mariah Cherry Charlotte Facer Fiona Naylor Relief Teaching assistants Sarah Vetch Linda Finell Cook/Cleaner/ Caretaker Mariah Cherry Mid-day supervisor
June Appleton
Clerk to Governors
Tracy Briggs
List of Governors at Kettlewell Primary School - September 2014 (Tenure of office for all governors apart from the Headteacher, if he/she wishes to be a governor, is for a period of 4 years, Terms of office end on 31st August of the fourth year of office: elections co-options should be completed in the first week or so after the start of Autumn Term.) Business Interests Chair Mrs Anne Vetch L A Governor Pike Foot, Buckden, BD23 5JA Tel: 01756 760882 Appointed December 2011 – 2015 Email: anne@vetch.co.uk
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Vice-Chair Mr N Pearson Parent Governor West Deepdale, Buckden, BD23 5JJ Tel: 01756 760204 Appointed November 2010-2014 Email: westdeepdalebb@aol.com Mr Richard Barlow - Community Governor Ivy Cottage, Buckden, Skipton, BD23 5JA Tel. 01756 760870. Appointed July 2012-Aug 2016 Email: richardbarlow@btinternet.com Mrs M McLellan – L A Governor The Village Stores, Kettlewell, BD23 5QX Tel. 01756 760221. Appointed Dec 2011-2015
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Email: mmclellan@uws.n-yorks.sch.uk Mrs Carey Doubtfire Parent Governor Heber Cottage, Buckden, BD23 5JA Tel. 01756761010. Appointed November 2013-2017 Email: dcdoubtfire@btinternet.com
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Mrs Louise Close Parent Governor Hazelbank Farm, Oughtershaw, BD23 5JR Tel: 01756 761226. Appointed November 2013-2017 Email: louiseclose@me.com Mrs Susan Beazley Community Governor Langcliffe House, Kettlewell, BD23 5RJ Tel: 01756 761180 Appointed December 2011-2015 Email: susanbeazley@aol.com
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Mr A Taylor Headteacher/Staff. Tel. School 760280
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Clerk to the Governors Mrs Tracy Briggs. Wharfedale House, Kettlewell, Tel 01756 760277 Email: tracybriggs2011@hotmail.co.uk 9 Governors 1 Vacancy for x 1 Sponsor Governor Quorum 5
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