KIND, AIM HIGH
h a re s t ro n g re l at i o n s h i p s a s a re s u l t . D u m p t o n i s m o re t h a n j u s t a
3
Global Citizenship
Resilience
C H A R A C T E R E D U C A T I O N
T H E D U M P T O N WA Y
At Dumpton, we believe that c haracter matter s. Whilst academic success remains a core pr ior ity, we ensure pupils know that it is the per son they become – not the g rades they ac hieve – that is most impor tant to us.
We
d
happiness and success in their futures.
Our approac h to c haracter education is under pinned by ‘The Dumpton Way’. This framework is built around seven c haracter vir tues whic h we model, teac h, seek out and celebrate throughout the sc hool: Empathy, Resilience, Courage, Collaboration, Enthusiasm, Creativity, and Global Citizenship.
C r e a t i v i t y E m p a t hy Courage E n t h u s i a s m
Collaboration
a r e p r e p a r i n g o u r p u p i l s f o r a n i n c re a s i n g ly c h a l l e n g i n g wo r l d We b e l i eve t h at
i s c ove r
n
l o p i n g a n d h a r n e s s i n g t h e i r c h a r a c t e r at s c h o o l i s t h e b e s t p re p a r at i o n f o r
i
g, d eve
C U R R I C U L U M I N F O R M A T I O N
We broadly follow the National Cur r iculum from Reception until Year 6 and Cur r iculum Over views can be found on our Parent Por tal.
As well as building the strongest foundations in core subjects like Numerac y, Literac y (including reading), Science, PSHE/RSE (Per sonal, social, health, and relationships e d u c at i o n ) , C o m
including Ar t), taught by their class teac her, the c hildren will also have the oppor tunity to exper ience a range of subjects from specialist teac her s.
• F R E N C H – c
Madame Cur son.
• MUSIC – eac h class has a weekly music lesson with Mr s Radford. The c hildren lear n songs, play percussion instr uments and make up songs and tunes. In addition, Ye a r 2 c
recorder as par t of their music.
• SINGING – there is a Pre-Prep c hoir r un by Mr s Willcoc k for all Pre-Prep c hildren called ‘The Skylarks’.
• P H YS I C A L E D U C AT I O N –
Spor ts Hall.
• DANCE – weekly, with Miss Burghar t.
• GAMES (team spor ts) – Y1 and Y2 have a for tnightly games session with our Prep Sc hool Games staff.
• SWIMMING – weekly, with Mr s Hopkins.
• TENNIS – weekly, with Rob from Wimbor ne Tennis Club (Summer ter m only).
• O U T D O O R L E A R N I
lear ning session
p u t i n g a n d To p i c ( u s u a l ly f o c u s i n g o n H i s t o r y a n d G e o g r a p hy
i l d re n s t a r t t o l e a r n F re n c h f ro m Ye a r 1 i n t h e P re - P re p w i t h
h
i l d re n h ave t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o l e a r n t o p l ay t h e v i o l i n , c e l l o, f i f e a n d
h
a l l c h i l d re n h ave a we e k ly P E l e s s o n i n t h e
a l l c h i l d re n h ave a we e k ly t i m e t a bl e d o u t d o o r
5
N G –
P U P I L P R O G R E S S
Our small class sizes ensure we can constantly monitor the prog ress of eac h and ever y pupil in ever y single lesson. We also car r y out a range of infor mal and for mal assessments of the c hildren throughout the year to monitor their prog ress. All assessments are car r ied out in a relaxed and gentle way. Any concer ns are discussed with parents, and if need be we will g ive your c hild some extra suppor t in a par ticular area There is no extra c harge for lear ning suppor t in the Pre-Prep
We would also stress that we have an open-door polic y and encourage ongoing conver sations a b o u t yo u r c h i l d ’ s p ro g re s s – p l e a s e d o n ’t f e e l yo u n e e d t o wa i t t o h e a r f ro m u s i f yo u h ave a concer n.
P A R E N T E V E N I N G S A N D R E P O R T S
All parents are invited to an Infor mation Evening in your c hild’s classroom with their class teac her in September. This is an impor tant occasion to help you under stand the year ahead and we hope you will be able to attend.
We also have for mal parents’ evenings in the Autumn and Spr ing ter ms where you can book a ten-minute consultation with your c hild’s class teac her. In addition, you will receive three wr itten repor ts across the year:
• Autumn Summar y Repor t (December)
• Spr ing Attainment Repor t (Marc h)
• End of Year Full Repor t (July)
As your c hild prog resses through the Pre-Prep you will receive infor mation on your c hild’s prog ress compared to national standards in Reading, Wr iting and Maths This is based on our own ongoing assessment of pupils’ prog ress
ATTAINMENT STATEMENTS
• Working significantly above age-related expectation
• Working above age-related expectation
• Working at age-related expectation
• Working towards age-related expectation
• Working significantly below age-related expectation
You will also see a summar y of their attitude and behaviour based against the sc hool’s key values of Being Kind and Aiming High
Aim High
• Engaged and focused
• Shows resilience in the face of c hallenge
• Works to the best of their ability with deter mination
Be Kind
• Displays a positive and respectful attitude to lear ning
• Kind, considerate and well-mannered towards other s
7
L E A R N I N G S U P P O R T - E D X
We have a fantastic lear ning suppor t depar tment known as EdX. All c hildren at Dumpton are suppor ted to fulfil their potential, and if they have any bar r ier s to their lear ning we will work closely with you to identify what these may be and put the appropr iate suppor t in place. There is univer sal suppor t for ever y c hild in the classroom, but it may be that some additional targeted suppor t is suggested for your c hild.
At this age, it is ver y early to diagnose specific lear ning needs – but if we feel your c hild has a specific lear ning need we will raise this with you. Please always feel free to speak to us if you have any concer ns about their lear ning and prog ress.
H O M E L E A R N I N G
Pupils are g iven home lear ning activities eac h week in the Pre-Prep, and these var y depending on their age and stage of lear ning. We tr y to ‘get the balance r ight’ to ensure that this can suppor t pupils prog ress, without putting any unnecessar y pressure or strain onto home life. However, t h
outside of sc hool, the easier they will find things in lessons and the better their prog ress will be.
For m tutor s will explain the expectations at our beg inning of ter m ‘Infor mation Evening’, but home lear ning may consist of:
• Daily reading/phonics
• Maths activities
• Spelling/handwr iting practice
• Optional online activities (eg Numbots)
R E WA R D S A N D P R A I S E
The best way to promote super behaviour and motivate c hildren is to ensure that they receive a strong sense of positivity when they are ‘getting things r ight’.
The c hildren are encouraged to have positive attitudes towards eac h other and towards their work, and receive lots of praise when due. This comes in the for m of verbal praise, stic ker s, postcards, cer tificates and even cups. These are awarded when the c hildren live our values of Being Kind and Aiming High or when they demonstrate the vir tues of the Dumpton Way.
e m o re p r a c t i c e o f key bu i l d i n g bl o c k s l i ke p h o n i c s , w r i t i n g a n d n u m b e r s c h i l d re n c a n d o
9
W E L L B E I N G A N D R U L E R
A t D u m p t o
m p at hy a n d we l l b e i n g l i e at t h e hear t of all we do. Our forward-thinking approach to whole school emotional literac y is called RULER, and it aims to g ive eve r y c h
wellbeing.
,
,
We will share the RULER tools with you so you can use them w i t h yo u
A
concer ned about your child’s wellbeing or emotional health, please come and talk with us straight away.
We regularly discuss the children’s wellbeing at school, and the staff wellbeing team meet weekly. We have the ability to g ive
exper tise on our staff team, as well as having a team of trained ELSAs (Emotional Literac y Suppor t Assistants).
If you or your child are wor r ied or unsure about any aspect of school life, please come and tell us, or pop it into an email if that is easier. However tr ivial it may seem; the problem may g row if not dealt with straight away and a quick word with us often sor ts the problem out. If you would like to discuss anything in depth, please make an appointment with your child’s teacher. It is often easier for us to discuss things after school when we are not responsible for the children.
n d
s
e
i l d t h e s t r o n g e s t p o s s i bl e f o u n d at i o n s f o r t h e i r
n
k i
n e s
c h i l d r e n at h o m e t o o.
s
r i f
u a r e eve r
r
eve
yo
m o t i o n a l s u p p o r t i n s c h o o l t h r o u g h a r a n g e o f
e
11
D R O P O F F A N D P I C K U P
Ye a r 1 a n d Ye a r 2 c h i l d re n s h o u l d b e d ro p p e d o f f at t h e g at e t o t h e i r c l a s s
teac her eac h mor ning at 8 15am, whilst Reception c hildren can be dropped off straight into classrooms at 8 15am
Teac her s will br ing c hildren to the gate for collection at 3.30pm, unless staying for hobbies or after sc hool club.
The car park can be a dangerous place - please keep your c hild with you at all times.
If c hil dren a re not being col l ected by their pa rents, pl ea se infor m the cl a ss teac her verbally or in wr iting in advance via the reading diar y or email. If you are away for the night and your c hild is being looked after, being collected or s t ay i n g w i t h f
advance.
W R A P A R O U N D C A R E
A N D H O B B I E S
There is an After Sc hool Club whic h r uns from 3.30pm until 5.30pm. Children in the Pre-Prep can also be dropped off early from 7.45am in the Dining Hall. Booking details and for ms will be sent home at the star t of eac h ter m.
In addition, there are a range of hobbies offered in the Pre-Prep whic h r un eac h after noon from 3.30pm until 4.15pm. Initially these are for Year 1 and Year 2 only, with Reception getting the oppor tunity to attend Hobbies in the Spr ing and Summer Ter ms. Booking details and for ms will be sent home at the star t of eac h ter m.
13
r i e n d s p l e a s e c o n t a c t yo u r c h i l d ’ s t e a c h e r t o
n
o
n
i
f
r m t h e m i
C O M M U N I C A T I O N A N D
K E E P I N G Y O U U P T O D A T E
Staying in touc h is so impor tant, and we are keen to ensure the communication between home and sc hool is as effective as possible.
iSAMS Email: If the sc hool need to tell you something impor tant, we will email you. We try to g ive you as muc h notice as possible about upcoming events involving you or your c hild. All letter s from sc hool are sent home by email to parents via iSAMS. These are also stored in your Parent Por tal account.
Headmaster’s Newsletter : This weekly newsletter ar r ives by email and contains impor tant and useful infor mation for parents and is a must read eac h week.
Weekly Newsletter : For m tutor s send out a weekly newsletter via email on a Thur sday with lots of useful infor mation about what we have done eac h week, and what will be coming up next.
School Calendar : The sc hool calendar, detailing all events for the cur rent ter m is on the homepage of the website where it can be downloaded to your phone. It can also be found on the Parent Por tal.
Drop Off or Pick Up: If appropr iate, for m teac her s may find the time for a quic k word at drop off or pic k up.
Drop Ins: In the sc hool calendar you will see some regular ‘drop ins’. This is a c hance for you to join your c hild in the classroom for 15 minutes at the beg inning of the day, to look through your c hild’s recent work, or complete a shor t lear ning activity together.
Parent Por tal and iParent App: All parents should also log in to our per sonalised parent por tal whic h includes lots of infor mation about your c hild, access to impor tant documents, as well as a record of all sc hool repor ts and communication Whilst this can be accessed via a webpage, we highly recommend downloading the iParent App - once logged in for the fir st time, access is extremely straightforward. All letter s from sc hool are sent home by email to parents via iSAMS. All emails sent home are stored in your Parent Por tal account.
Social Media: Social media feeds are at the top right of the website – please follow us on Instagram and Facebook Updates and photog raphs of what has been happening within the sc hool are posted regularly and it is a lovely way to see clips and pictures of sc hool events, tr ips and muc h more.
Policies: All key sc hool policies are also published eac h year on the website, as well as the Parent Por tal.
G E T T I N G I N C O N TAC T W I T H U S
You can always get in contact with us. If you have any quer y, no matter how big or small, we would encourage you to get in touc h.
We have an ‘open door’ polic y in the Pre-Prep and we ver y muc h enjoy catc hing up at both the star t and end of the sc hool day with parents about any matter, no matter how large or small. However, we appreciate that this is not always possible.
Email: Email is perhaps the most efficient way to communicate with us. We have the oppor tunity to c hec k emails before and after the sc hool day and dur ing any breaks and we will do our best to respond quic kly, and cer tainly within 24 hour s. All staff at Dumpton can be contacted by email using their initial and sur name eg: a.teac her@dumpton.com
Te l e p h
01202 883818.
Diar y: Our reading records / home sc hool link diar y will be sent home with your c hild on the fir st day of ter m and we ver y muc h encourage you t
home and any other aspects of lear ning.
15
o n e m e s s a g e s m ay a l s o b e re c e i ve d v i a t h e S c h o o l O f f i c e
o m a i n t a i n c o m mu n i c at i o n by re c o r d i n g h ow yo u r c h i l d i s re a d i n g at
M E D I C A L M AT T E R S
We have a fantastic team of three Matrons. A Matron is “ on call” ever y day between 8.00am and 4.30pm for any medical emergencies. All medicines that are brought to sc hool by any c hild must be handed straight to Matron, with an explanator y letter, and will be dispensed under super vision
M E D I C A L A B S E N C E
F R O M S C H O O L
If for any reason your c hild is unwell and unable to come to sc hool, please telephone Matron on 01202 843942 or email matron@dumpton.com as soon as possible to advise of their absence. It is always wor th letting your c hild’s for m tutor know as well.
P
matron@dumpton.com as well as your c hild’s for m tutor. This is to ensure our Matron team are aware of any upcoming appointments and so they can update the reg ister s accordingly and infor m the Sc hool Office.
O T H E R A B S E N C E
F R O M S C H O O L
All other non-medical requests for author isation of a planned ter m-time absence, or leaving early from sc hool, must be made either by emailing the Headmaster (headspa@dumpton com) or using the for m available on our Parent Por tal. Requests will be reviewed and responded to as soon as possible.
To avoid disr uption of lessons and sc hool activities, parents are requested n
marked as ‘unauthor ised absence’ on your c hild’s attendance record, and will only be approved if the circumstances are exceptional.
17
a s e a l s o s e n d a ny p l a n n e d M e d i c a l o r D e n t a l A p p o i n t m e n t s t o
l e
o t t o a r r a n g e h o l i d ay s d u r i n g t e r m - t i m e – a ny s u c h a b s e n c e s w i l l b e
K E Y E V E N T S
All events will be included in the sc hool calendar and published in advance of the new ter m, but please note some key events to look out for:
Towards the end of the Autumn ter m the c hildren put on a Chr istmas Play to whic h you are war mly invited to attend. Parents are asked to provide a costume for their c hild. Year 2 pupils also have an instr umental concer t. To finish the Autumn ter m, there is a Carol Ser vice held in Wimbor ne Minster in whic h all c hildren from Year 1 upwards are involved.
Dur ing the Spr ing ter m all Pre-Prep c hildren are involved in the Spr ing Spectacular perfor ming ar ts perfor mance.
Dur ing the Summer ter m we hold a concer t where the c hildren again show off their musical and dance talents. Our Spor ts Days are also held dur ing the Summer ter m. On the Fr iday of Summer half-ter m we hold our Family After noon: all parents are invited to walk around the sc hool with their c hildren to view the exhibitions and displays. Tea is ser ved and half-ter m beg ins afterwards. The Year 2 pupils will also have their fir st spor ting ‘fixture’ towards the end of the ter m, with parents able to come and spectate. To finish the Summer ter m we hold Speec h Day. All c hildren from Reception upwards are involved and once again all parents are invited to attend.
A S S E M B L I E S
Dur ing the week there are assemblies as follows:
Monday - A PSHE assembly
Wednesday - Pre-Prep class / visitor s ’ assembly
Fr iday - Awards and celebration assembly
Eac h class also have the oppor tunity to do a class assembly ever y year and this will be included in the sc hool calendar – we war mly invite parents to join this, usually on Wednesday after noons at 3pm.
19
S A F E T Y
We aim to provide a safe environment where c hildren can work and play happily Individual staff are responsible for fir st aid and attend Red Cross Fir st Aid Cour ses regularly A lifeguard is always in attendance dur ing swimming lessons
Regular r isk assessments are car r ied out on working and playing equipment and sur roundings. Matron is in attendance from 8.00am until 4.30pm and is responsible for the medical welfare of the c hildren.
A l i s t o f c h i l d re n
and staffroom.
S A F E G U A R D I N G
The most impor tant thing of all at sc hool is that ever ybody is safe. It is our top pr ior ity to know ever yone as an individual and to provide a secure and car ing environment so that ever y pupil can lear n in safety. We work closely with parents to under stand specific family circumstances and situations where it is appropr iate to offer extra suppor t. We encourage you to share as muc h with us as you can, in the knowledge that all per sonal infor mation will be treated with the utmost sensitivity and confidentiality.
Whilst safeguarding is ever ybody’s responsibility, it is led by a dedicated team of Designated Safeguarding Leads. They and all staff regularly receive relevant and up to date training and D
ar rangements for admissions, accessibility, c hildren with EHCPs, anti-bullying, health and safety and many other s are available on request from the Sc hool.
If you every have any concer ns about anyone safety’s or wellbeing – a c hild, a parent or a member of staff – at Dumpton, please do let us know. The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Sam Moulton s.moulton@dumpton.com tel: 01202 847936.
i t h m e d i c a l c o n d i t i o n s a n d a l l e r g i e s i s ke p t i n t h e P re - P re p o f f i c e
w
u m p t o n h a s s t ro n g l i n k s w i t h l o c a l S a f e g u a r d i n g Pa r t n e r s. T h e S a f e g u a r d i n g a n d C h i l d
ro t e c t i o n Po l i c y i s o n t h e p u bl i c a re a o f t h e s c h o o l ’ s we b s i t e. O t h e r p o l i c i e s , i n c l u d i n g
P
O U T I N G S A N D T R I P S
Throughout the year the Pre-Prep organise outings and in-house visits whic h provide added stimulation and hands on exper ience to link with
o u r c u r r i c u l u m t o p i c s. T h e re w i l l n o r m a l ly b e at l e a s t t h re e
tr ips/exper iences a year for the pupils.
21
F O O D
The sc hool provides a delicious home cooked lunc h, whic h is eaten in the dining hall. Children are expected to sit and use their cutlery cor rectly and to have good table manner s.
The c hildren will be encouraged to eat well We do encourage the c hildren to tr y new foods even if they think they will not like them. We also provide snac ks in the mor ning and, if c hildren are staying later, in the after noons.Menus for the week can be found on the website and Parent Por tal.
We a i m f o r
complete nut free sc hool cannot be guaranteed, we aim for a whole sc hool awareness of
allerg ic reactions.
As a result of ‘Natasha’s Law’ and the associated r isks, we would ask that no food is brought into sc hool from home, including bir thday cakes, coins in cards etc. If your c hild has a medical allergy to cer tain foods or is on a special diet please infor m Matron.
a l l
e av i n g t h e k
h e n s t o b e
e.
h i l s t we u n d e r s t a n d t h
a
l l e r g y, e d u c at i n g a l l s t a f f a n d p u p i l s i n t h e s i g n s a n d s y m p t o m s a n d h ow t o d e a l w i t h
f o o d l
i t c
n u t f re
W
at
a
A
DV E
N T U R E P L AY G R O U N D
We are always happy for parents to take c hildren to the Adventure Playg round between 3.30pm and 4.15pm eac h day. It’s a lovely way to let the c hildren have a play together and r un off steam, and for you to spend time with other parents. We do please just ask that you super vise your c hildren carefully and ensure that they follow the Adventure Playg round r ules that are posted on the gate.
We do ask that c hildren do not play in the Early Year s Garden after sc hool or use any of the equipment as often this has already been tidied away and safely stored. T h e e x c e p t i o n i s f o r N u r s e r y c h i
who are welcome to use the sandpit from 3.15pm to 3.30pm while they wait with you. D U M P T O N F R I E N D S
The Dumpton Fr iends organise social events throughout the year for parents to get to know each other. Dumpton Fr iends use the Classlist App for parents to connect with each other, organise events and lear n about the school community. Please sign up at Classlist.com
23
wa i t i n g f o r P re - P re p s i bl i n g s t o f i n i s h ,
l d re n
S C H O O L T R A N S P O RT
Children can use the Sc hool Transpor t to and from sc hool as soon as they are ‘ready’. For c hildren in the Pre-Prep, please consult with your c hild’s for m teac her in the fir st instance.
https://dumpton.vectare.co.uk. You will be able to sign up using your email address that is reg istered with the sc hool. On the website there is a useful ‘how to book’ guide along with a FAQs section. There is also a parent App ‘VecTive Passenger App’ available in the App Store where you c
01202 883818
T E R M LY AC C O U N T
Fees should be paid in advance by the fir st day of eac h ter m. Please note that the fees are nor mally reviewed annually and parents are infor med of any increases to take effect the following September as soon as possible.
25
T h e s c h o o l u s e s a n o n l i n e m i n i bu s b o o k i n g s y s t e m c a l l e d Ve c t a re
a n b o o k a n d c a n c e l t r i p s u s i n g yo u r A n d ro i d o r S m a r t p h o n e I f yo u h ave a ny q u e r i e s o r q u e s t i o n s a b o u t t h e m i n i bu s s e r v i c e p l e a s e e m a i l bu s a d m i n @ d u m p t o n . c o m o r c a l l t h e S c h o o l O f f i c e o n
.
Head’s PA
Mrs Ler r yn Chaffey
01202 883818
l.c haffey@dumpton.com
Sc hool Reception
Mrs Naomi Miller
01202 883818
n miller@dumpton com
after sc hoolclub@dumpton com
Admissions and Sc hool Fees
Mrs Juliet Siggers 01202 883961
j.sigger s@dumpton.com
Bur sar
Mr Justin Per r y 01202 847937
j.per r y@dumpton.com
01202 843942 Senior Deputy Head
Mrs Hilar y Shaw
01020 883818
h shaw@dumpton com
U S E F U L C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N
Matron matron@dumpton com
Head of Pre-Prep
Recepton Teac her (RW)
Mrs Kellie Wor t k wor t@dumpton com
Reception Teac her (RW) Mrs Jazmine Williams j.williams@dumpton.com
Year 2 Teac her (2M) Mrs Sharon Mor ton s.mor ton@dumpton.com
Head of Early Year s Reception Teac her (RM) Miss Tonya Monaghan t monaghan@dumpton com
Year 1 Teac her (1C) Mr Dan Clark d.clark@dumpton.com
Year 2 Teac her (2H)
Mrs Kat Hatchard k hatc hard@dumpton com
Year 1 Teac her (1F) Mrs Alice Fisher a fisher@dumpton com
Pre-Prep Lear ning Suppor t EYFS SENDCo Mrs Anna Appleby Ing ram a.appleby@dumpton.com
27
1 Deans Grove Pitc hes 2 Perfor ming Ar ts Sc hool, Recital Room & Ar ts Cour tyard 3 Food Tec hnology, Design Tec hnology and Ar t 4 Pre-Prep & Nur sery 5 Sc hool Reception 6 Main Entrance 7 Adventure Playg round 8 Visitor and Parent Parking 9 Sc hool Campsite 10 Environmental Ponds 11 Forest Sc hool Site 12 Watson Astro Pitc hes 13 Allotments, Orc hard and Outdoor Classroom 14 Lower Pitc hes 15 Top Pitc hes 16 Science Laborator ies 17 Library 18 Prep Sc hool Classrooms 19 Assembly Hall 20 Swimming Pool 21 Browning Spor ts Hall 22 Netball & Tennis Cour ts 23 Unifor m Shop C A M P U S 14 15 22 13 11 10 16
12 1 21 20 19 2 4 3 5 6 7 23 8 9 18 17 29
Deans Grove House, Wimbor ne, Dor set BH21 7AF 01202 883818 . www.dumpton.com
This programme is sustainably pr inted by Shelleys of Sherbor ne and is 100% rec yclable @dumpton sc hool Pre-Prep
Images by Paul West Photography
Christian Saenger Headmaster
