Parent/Carer 2014/2014 Handbook for Ladybridge Primary School

Parent/Carer Information Booklet 2014—2015

Ladybridge Primary School Broadford Road Deane Bolton BL3 4NB Tel: 01204 333646 Fax: 01204 333647 E-Mail: office@ladybridge.bolton.sch.uk

The purpose of this booklet is to provide parents with key information about Ladybridge Primary School for the academic year 2014 – 2015.

At Ladybridge, we value the support you can give us as a parent or carer, and we hope that you will take advantage of the opportunities available to all parents and carers in supporting your child’s education to the full.

If you want to keep up to date with what is happening in our school, please keep viewing our new school website: www.ladybridgeprimaryschool.co.uk. The site works best on 'Google chrome'.

No matter what changes are taking place locally or nationally, we as a school will always carry out our fundamental purpose of preparing your child for a fulfilling future life, and we look forward to sharing this vital task with you.

Class teachers have put together a curriculum information booklet that contains all the necessary information about the changes to the National Curriculum. It is important that both booklets are kept in a safe place as you will need to refer to them throughout the course of the academic year.

School Mission Statement Every child special Every talent nurtured Achieving excellence together

Contents Page

School Code of Conduct General Information School Staff Holiday List Autumn Term Events Spring Term Events Summer Term Events Attendance and Punctuality Administering Medication in School PTFA Events Class Assembly Dates Parents’ Forum Dates Extra Curricular Provision Nut Free Zone Pupil Premium Grant Child Protection information for parents and carers House Captains Prefects Map

School Code of Conduct Be polite, fair and kind.

Walk quietly around school.

Everything in its place.

Let other people learn.

Listen carefully and follow instructions.

Responsibilities for all members of the school community Parents/Carers

Pupils

Staff / Governors

To provide positive role models

To support and care for each other

To provide positive role models To be consistent in dealing with children

To teach children to respect other people’s feelings and property To be aware of the school’s values and expectations To support the values and expectations of the school To ensure their child is ready and alert to learn on arrival at school To liaise with school regarding issues which may impact upon their child’s/others’ behaviour in school Acknowledge and reward good behaviour and celebrate success

To respect each other’s property and work To listen to others and respect their opinions To take responsibility for their own actions and behaviour To do as asked by all members of staff Agree a class Code of Conduct in line with the school rules To observe the Code of Conduct at all times

To promote and share the aims and expectations of the school To have high expectations of the children To meet the educational, social and behavioural needs of the children To provide a stimulating curriculum Acknowledge and reward good behaviour and celebrate success To teach self-awareness, managing feelings, motivation, empathy and social skills appropriate to age and understanding To communicate and liaise closely with parents/carers

General Information Illness If your child is absent from school due to illness, please notify the office on the first day of absence (before 9:15 am as dinner figures need to be given to the kitchen at 9:30 am).

Holiday absence We expect every pupil to strive for 100% attendance; this is to ensure children experience the best and most consistent form of school life and learning. At school we will reward individual pupils, as well as whole classes, who achieve 100% attendance. At home, we ask that families do all they can to ensure excellent attendance; this is with particular regard to ensuring that all holidays are booked out of term-time.

Parents do not have the legal right to take children out of school on holiday. (School holidays amount to a total of fourteen weeks per year and we would, therefore, expect that holidays are arranged during these weeks.)

Government regulation changes highlight that head teachers may now only grant a leave of absence in exceptional circumstances. Family holiday and extended leave are now classed as unauthorised.

How you can help: 

Make sure your child understands the importance of good attendance and punctuality.

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Don’t let your child miss school for minor ailments.

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Arrange appointments and outings after school hours or at weekends or school holiday.

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Check the school website and newsletters for term dates when planning holidays.

We reserve the right to arrange an appointment with the school’s attendance officer should we believe it necessary.

Exit Permits We do encourage parents to make appointments (i.e. dentist, doctors) outside of school hours to reduce disruption to learning. However, we appreciate that in certain circumstances there is no alternative but to take your child out of school i.e. hospital appointments. If you need an exit permit to cover an appointment, please take your appointment card/letter to the school office as soon as possible and at least 24 hours prior to the appointment. This enables the relevant paperwork to be prepared.

Late Arrival at School If your child arrives at school late (after the bell at 8:55am), they will only be able to access the building via the main entrance due to all other doors being locked for security reasons.

They must report to the office to ensure they are marked in the relevant registers and to give an explanation for their lateness. All late arrivals are logged in a ‘late book’ for the Early Intervention Officer.

School Meals KS1 Parents - Universal Infant Free School Meals As of September 2014 the government are funding school meals for children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Therefore the cost is free from September.

All Parents - Statutory Free School Meals Parents of pupils who are eligible for statutory free school meals should continue to claim in the normal way – call 01204 331590 or visit the website at www.bolton.gov.uk for more information. Please note that your child receives extra funding (called Pupil Premium Grant) for educational needs if they are registered as receiving statutory free school meals.

Therefore, We urge all parents to claim this allowance if you think that you are entitled to it. This includes parents in KS1 whose child is taking universal infant free school meals and meets the requirements for statutory free school meals. If you need further clarification on any of the above, please contact the school office.

The school will still be entitled to extra funding for your child but will not receive it unless you claim for it.

KS2—Dinner moneyof £6.25 per week is payable each Monday morning for children in KS2.

Please ensure payments ar emade on time to avoid the office having to chase the payment. All money should be clearly labelled.

School Trips School trips are an important part of learning at Ladybridge and parents will be asked to contribute towards the cost. However, if possible, we will always aim to subsidise the costs.

As always, all money sent in should be clearly labelled.

Uniform We believe that wearing school uniform has a positive impact: it promotes a sense of pride it engenders a sense of community and belonging it helps to easily identify Ladybridge pupils it prevents the wearing of anything that might cause a distraction to learning it promotes equality between pupils it supports parents in providing an agreed set of clothes it supports health and safety

The children at Ladybridge have created the logo for their school uniform, and we encourage and expect all children to wear it.

The uniform consists of: Navy blue jumper or cardigan White or light blue polo shirt or blouse Dark grey/black trousers (or shorts for Summer) Dark grey skirt or pinafore dress Summer dress - blue check/stripe Black, grey, dark blue or white socks and tights Black sensible school shoes

For P.E. Navy blue shorts White round neck t-shirt Pumps

When taking part in PE, children with long hair will be expected to tie it back. If your child is unable to do PE, then please ensure that you have informed the class teacher.

Children are allowed to wear a tracksuit for outdoor PE sessions (applicable from year two).

Please note: The only jewellery allowed in school is one pair of stud earrings and a wristwatch. However, where pupils wish to wear jewellery of religious significance, parents must inform the school. Pupils must be able to remove these objects for P.E.

For pupils who wear headscarves, these must be of a non-distracting nature (plain and either black, white or dark blue in colour). Headscarves must be removed for P.E. lessons.

‘Extreme’ haircuts (including ‘shaved’ patterns) are not allowed.

Our uniform with the school logo is available from ‘Parkers’ situated on Deansgate in Bolton Town Centre. Alternatively, plain uniform can be purchased from a range of other retail outlets

We operate an ‘open door’ policy at Ladybridge.

Should you have any concerns, for example about your child’s learning, please see a member of staff as soon as possible, so that the problem can be discussed and rectified. As the start and end of the day are quite busy, if you feel you need a more in-depth discussion with the teacher, please make an appointment.

Please feel assured that should we have any concerns about your child we will share them with you at the earliest opportunity.

School Staff Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher

Mr. C. Watson

Miss J. Hignett

School Business Manager Mrs. C. Taylor

Office Assistant

Office Assistant

Mrs. J. Turnbull

Mrs. J. Brickles

Early Years Foundation Staff Reception - Penguins

Key Stage Two Leader

Class Teacher – Miss G. Houghton

Mrs. C. Gavin

Teaching Assistant – Mrs. J. Whittam

Reception - Polar Bears

Keys Stage Two Staff Year Three - 3L

Class Teacher – Miss S. Walsh

Class Teacher – Mrs. S. Tonge

Teaching Assistant – Miss V. Hughes

Teaching Assistant—Mrs. L. Shaw Year Three - 3B Class Teacher – Mrs. G. Bendelow Teaching Assistant– Miss C. Acton

Key Stage One Leader Mrs K. Wood

Teaching Assistant—Mrs. A. Matthews

Key Stage One Staff

Year Four - 4L Class Teacher – Mrs. S. Tomlinson

Year One - Rabbits

Teaching Assistant – Mrs M. Asghar

Class Teacher – Mrs. R. Hoolihan Teaching Assistant – Miss S. Crompton

Year Five - 5L

Year One - Squirrels

Class Teacher – Miss E. Webster

Class Teacher – Mrs. M. Phillips

Teaching Assistant – Mrs. R. Speed

Teaching Assistant – Miss. N. Vaghela

Year Five - 5B Class Teacher – Miss R. Hanley

H.L.T.A. Mrs. E. Ferguson

H.L.T.A. – Mrs. D. Sixsmith

Year Two - Dragonflies

Year Six - 6L

Class Teacher – Mrs. K. Wood

Class Teacher – Mrs. C. Gavin

Teaching Assistant—Mrs. K. Mugal

Key Worker – Mrs. A. Rowland

Year Two - Bumblebees Class Teacher – Mrs. H. Hall

ICT/Computing

Teaching Assistant—Mrs. N. Hirani

H.L.T.A. – Miss K. Cooper

Holiday List Autumn Term

Term begins:

Wednesday 3rd September 2014

Occasional Day:

Friday 3rd October 2014 and Monday 6th October 2014 - School closed

Occasional Day:

Friday 24th October 2014 - School closed

Half Term:

Monday 27th October 2014 – Friday 31st October 2014

Term ends:

Friday 19th December 2014

Spring Term

Term begins:

Monday 5th January 2015

Half Term:

Monday 16th February 2015 - Friday 20th February 2015

Term Ends:

Friday 27th March 2015

Summer Term

Term begins:

Monday 13th April 2015

Bank holiday:

Monday 4th May 2015 - School closed

Occasional Day:

Friday 22nd May 2015 - School closed

Half term:

Monday 25th May 2015 to Friday 29th May 2015

Training Day:

Thursday 25th June 2015 and Friday 26th June 2015 School closed

Term ends:

Thursday 23rd July 2015

Autumn Term Events

All PTFA Events are colour coded green

Event

Date

Information

Meet the teacher

Friday 12th September

A chance for you to come into school to meet the class teacher.

PTFA Meeting

Wednesday 1st October

An opportunity for parents to meet and discuss forthcoming PTFA events.

Assessment Week

Week Beginning

Year Two – Year Six

Tuesday 7th October

A range of optional SATs including reading, writing, maths and spelling.

Harvest assembly

Wednesday 15th October

(Annual General Meeting)

9.15am – 9.45am

Each year we work with a local charity called Winter Watch. They work with homeless people in Bolton Communities. Your donations provide hot meals, a place to have a shower / rest and food parcels.

PTFA Clothes Line

Thursday 23rd October

Send in your old clothes/book/shoes.

PTFA Halloween Disco

Thursday 23rd October

An evening of music, food and spooky activities for the whole family.

Parents’ Forum

Wednesday 5th November

The Parents’ Forum is a group of parent representatives who meet once a term to discuss school-related issues.

All parents are welcome to attend.

Parents’ Evening

Tuesday 11th November

This will be an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with his/her teacher and to look at his/her work

Wednesday 12th November Anti Bullying Week

17th to 21st November

Further details about Anti-Bullying Week and this year's theme will be released shortly.

PTFA Meeting Date

Wednesday 26th November

An opportunity for parents to meet and discuss forthcoming PTFA events.

PTFA Christmas Secrets’ Room

Monday 1st December

Children send in money so that they can choose a present for a family member/friend.

PTFA Non-uniform day (bottle and chocolate tombola)

Friday 5th December

Children are asked to come to school in non uniform in exchange for either a bottle or chocolate for the tombola at the Christmas fair.(any bottle - sauce to champagne!

PTFA Christmas Fair

Thursday 11th December

A fun filled afternoon of stalls and refreshments for all the family.

Christmas Productions

Week beginning

An opportunity to watch the children perform in the Christmas Production.

Monday 15th December (Specific dates/times TBC)

Spring Term Events Event

Date

Information

PTFA Meeting date

Wednesday 11th February

An opportunity for parents to meet and discuss forthcoming PTFA events.

Parents’ Forum

Wednesday 25th February

The Parents’ Forum is an open forum where a group of parents meet once a term to discuss school related issues.

All parents are welcome to attend.

Parents’ Evening

Tuesday 3rd March

This will be an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress with his/her teacher and to look at his/her work.

Wednesday 4th March PTFA Mother’s Day Secrets’ Room

Monday 9th March

Children send in money so that they can choose a present for their mum for Mother’s Day.

Super Learning Day

Monday 16th March

An opportunity for children to work in mixed age groups with different members of staff. The children experience a whole range of activities

PTFA Non-uniform Day

Friday 20th March

Children come to school in non uniform in exchange for Easter eggs to support the Easter Egg Bingo event.

Year 6 residential

PTFA Easter Egg Bingo

Friday 20th March – Sunday Pupils in year six have the opportunity 22nd March to participate in various outdoor activities that require team work and collaborative skills.

Thursday 26th March

A fun filled evening of Bingo. 6.15pm for eyes down at 6.30pm sharp until 8.30pm in the school hall. (Numbers limited to hall capacity)

Summer Term Events Event

Date

Information

PTFA Meeting Date

Wednesday 15th April

An opportunity for parents to meet and discuss forthcoming PTFA events.

Year Six SAT’s Week

Monday 11th May – Friday 15th May

End of year six tests that all pupils must complete. Tests are externally marked and results are published.

Assessment Week Year Two – Year Six

Monday 11th May – Friday 15th May

A range of optional SAT’s tests including reading, writing, maths and spelling.

PTFA Clothes line

Thursday 21st May

Send in your old clothes/book/shoes.

PTFA Meeting Date

Wednesday 3rd June

An opportunity for parents to meet and discuss forthcoming PTFA events.

Parents’ Forum

Wednesday 10th June

The Parents’ Forum is a group of parent representatives who meet once a term to discuss school-related issues.

All parents are welcome to attend.

Should you need crèche facilities please inform the office staff prior to the forum.

PTFA Non-uniform Day (bottle and chocolate tombola)

Friday 12th June

In exchange for a non-uniform day we would like to ask for donations for either the rainbow room or bottle tombola.

PTFA Father’s Day Secrets’ Room

Monday 15th June

Children send in money so that they can choose a present for their dad for Father’s Day.

PTFA Summer Fair

Saturday 20th June

A wide variety of stalls and activities for the whole family, ranging from pies/pasties to hair braiding.

Sports Days

Week beginning

An opportunity for parents/carers to observe competitive sporting activities on the school field.

Monday 6th July (Specific dates/times TBC) PTFA End of year meeting

Wednesday 8th July

Spending review and plans for the forthcoming academic year.

Attendance and Punctuality

Education is the most important gift we can give our children and a day lost is one day too many. At Ladybridge, we believe that regular attendance is linked directly to raising achievement and helps develop skills for life. Please support the school in its aim to raise the achievement of your child by ensuring that they attend school regularly and arrive on time.

What should I do if my child is absent from school?

Contact the School Office on the first morning of absence to notify us of the reason for absence.

Medical documentation may be requested for any absence from parents of children who are frequently absent from school because of minor illnesses or absence immediately adjacent to a school holiday. They may also be offered a meeting with the School Nurse.

Provide medical documentation (e.g. letters/appointment cards) in advance of any medical appointments (e.g. hospital/dentist). Routine dental check- ups or non-emergency doctor appointments should, where possible, be made outside of school hours or, if this is not possible, at the very beginning or end of the school day.

Late Arrival at School The school bell rings at 8.57 a.m. to enable all children to be settled in class for registration at 9.00 a.m. prompt. Children can choose to access school (via their classroom door) from 8.50am. We expect all children to be on time. If your child is going to be late due to exceptional circumstances, please advise the office by telephone. If your child arrives after 8.55 a.m. they will only be able to access the building via the main entrance as all other doors are locked for security. They must report to the office on the way into school to ensure they are marked in the relevant registers, and to give an explanation for their lateness. All late arrivals are logged in a ‘late book’.

Late Pick Up from School We expect every pupil to be picked up on time at the end of the school day. If you are going to be late collecting your child from school at 3.30 p.m, please contact school so we can ensure your child remains safe. If your child is left uncollected, every effort will be made to contact you or other emergency contacts. If we are unable to contact anyone / or don’t hear from you by 4.30 p.m. then Social Services will be contacted, to ensure that safe child care arrangements can be made for your child.

How you can help:  Make sure your child understands the importance of good attendance and punctuality  Don’t let your child miss school for very minor ailments  Arrange appointments and outings after school hours or at weekends or school holidays

Check the school website and newsletters for term dates when planning your holidays We understand that children do get sick and we are not asking you to send your children to school when they are unwell, but we are asking you to ensure they return to school as soon as they are able to do so.

A large amount of time is dedicated to monitoring attendance by the office staff. Some attendance initiatives are listed below: 

We have a first day response, therefore each parent is called if their child is absent and we have not heard from them.

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100% class attendance certificates are given each week to classes.

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100% individual attendance certificates are given out at the end of each year.

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Referrals to Early Intervention Officer and School Nurse when required.

What counts as unauthorised absence?  Any absence from school that the school has not permitted or cannot give permission for  Truancy from school, with or without parent’s knowledge (including pupils found during truancy sweeps)  Inappropriate parentally-condoned absence (i.e., you know your child is absent from  school and you do nothing about it)  Late arrival at school (after the register has closed)

Administering Medication in School Ladybridge Primary school is an inclusive community that aims to support and welcome pupils with medical conditions.

We aim to provide all pupils with all medical conditions the same opportunities as others at school.

Ladybridge ensures all staff understand their duty of care to children and young people in the event of an emergency.

All staff feel confident in knowing what to do in an emergency.

Ladybridge understands that certain medical conditions are serious and can be potentially life threatening, particularly if ill managed or misunderstood.

Ladybridge understands the importance of medication being taken as prescribed.

All staff understand the common medical conditions that affect children at this school.

Medication can be administered within school, but must follow very strict guidelines: Medicines must be prescribed by a doctor.

Parents/Carers must complete and sign the administration of medication consent form, including dosage, time, and any necessary instruction (i.e. to be stored in the fridge) and hand this into the school office.

Medicine must be clearly labelled and have a medicine spoon provided, if necessary.

Unfortunately, we are unable to administer over-the-counter medicines that are not prescribed by a doctor such as Calpol and cough syrup, so please do not send these into school. You may, however, choose to come into school and administer such medications yourself at any time during the day and office staff will be happy to assist you in arranging to do so. Other medications not allowed in school unless brought in and administered by a parent/carer are: cough sweets, throat lozenges, vapour rubs, decongestant sprays, etc.

Please note that all medication will need to be personally dropped off at the office and signed for by a parent/carer in the new administered medicine log book , and again be collected and signed for at the office at the end of the school day by the individual who collects your child. The school office is open from 8.30am until 3.45pm, daily.

These guidelines are to ensure the safety of all children within school, and we appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Should you have any further questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact school.

P.T.F.A. Events What is the PTFA? The PTFA are a group of parents who give their time on a voluntary basis to organise and run fundraising activities.

PTFA Roles/Responsibilities

Role/Responsibility Chair Treasurer Secretary

Parent Name Kalpna Kathiriya Natasha Aryton Kastur Mepani

Year group Year Three / Year Five Reception / Year Two Year Four / Year six

Many other parents in school are active PTFA members. The PTFA receive a ‘wish list’ from school and PTFA members discuss and decide were their funds would be most beneficial. During 20122013, the PTFA fundraising paid fora variety of activities; resources that benefited the children across the whole school.

PTFA Events The main fundraisers of the year are as follows:

Autumn Term Halloween Disco Christmas Fair Clothes Line Christmas Secrets Room

Spring Term Easter Egg Bingo Mother’s Day Secrets Room

Summer Term Father’s Day Secrets’ Room Summer Fair Clothes Line

Charity Status The PTFA have recently been awarded charity status. This means that they can now apply for grants and funds from other sources. If you have ideas for any other events, please speak to the school office or come along to one of the scheduled meetings below. It’s a great way to be part of school life.

Autumn Term PTFA Meeting date

Non uniform/donation date to support the event

Event date

Thursday 23rd October 2014

Thursday 23rd October 2014

Wednesday 1st October PTFA Meeting (AGM) PTFA Clothes Line/Non Uniform

PTFA Halloween Disco

Wednesday 26th November 2014 PTFA Meeting Friday 5th December 2014 PTFA Non uniform bottle and chocolate tombola

Monday 1st December 2014 PTFA Christmas Secrets Room Thursday 11th December PTFA Christmas Fair

Spring Term

Wednesday 11th February 2015

Non uniform/donation date to support the event Friday 20th March 2015

Monday 9th March 2015

PTFA Meeting

PTFA Non uniform for Easter eggs

PTFA Mother’s Day

PTFA Meeting date

Event date

Thursday 26th March 2015 PTFA Easter Egg Bingo Summer Term

Wednesday 15th April 2015

Non uniform/donation date to support the event Thursday 21st May 2015

PTFA Meeting Wednesday 3rd June 2015

PTFA Clothes Line Friday 12th June 2015

PTFA Meeting

PTFA Non uniform

PTFA Meeting date

Bottle/Chocolate tombola

Event date

Monday 15th June 2015 PTFA Father’s Day Secrets Room

Wednesday 8th July 2015

Saturday 20th June 2015

PTFA End of year meeting

PTFA Summer Fair

Class Assembly Dates

Date

Class

Wednesday 12th November 2014

Year Three – Mrs Tonge/Mrs Bendelow

Wednesday 26th November 2014

Year Two – Mrs Hall/Mrs Wood

Wednesday 11th February 2015

Year One – Mrs Hoolihan/Mrs Phillips

Wednesday 22nd April 2015

Year Four – Mrs Tomlinson

Wednesday 20th May 2015

Reception – Miss Houghton/Miss Walsh

Wednesday 17th June 2015

Year Five – Miss Webster

Wednesday 1st July 2015

Year Five – Miss Hanley

Wednesday 22nd July 2015

Year Six Leavers Assembly – Mrs Gavin

Class assemblies are held in the school hall at 9.15am At the end of the class assembly you will be asked to share your thoughts about it.

The children and staff thoroughly enjoy reading these after all their hard work.

Parents’ Forum Dates

Day

Time

Wednesday 5th November 2014

7.00pm

Wednesday 25th February 2015

7.00pm

Wednesday 10th June 2015

7.00pm

What is the Parents’ Forum?

The Parents’ Forum is an open forum where a group of parents meet once a term to discuss school-related issues. Regular, open communication and consultation with parents is really important to the school. The Parents’ Forum provides a valuable way to listen to your ideas and concerns and seek your views, helping to make sure the needs of children and their families are met. Meetings are chaired by school staff and/or governors. Meetings are informal and are a genuine opportunity for open discussion.

Sharing the information Parents are encouraged to share information from Parents’ Forum Meetings with parents of other children in school. Feedback is also included in school newsletters which are distributed to all parents and published on the school website. Issues raised should be general issues. If you have specific concerns about your child your first point of contact should always be your class teacher.

There is a Parents’ Forum page on the school website, and here you will find the agenda for each meeting, notes of the meeting and any related documents.

Extra-curricular Provision Indicates that the extra curricular club takes place after school i.e. from 3.30pm.

If your child’s club is after school, please ensure arrangements are made for them to be collected on time.

Key Stage One Year 1 Clubs Day

Club Name

Time

Place

Person in charge

Tuesday

Film Club

Lunchtime

Reception Classroom

Miss Walsh

Tuesday

Cookery Club

Lunchtime

Olympic Suite

Miss Houghton Mrs Whittam

Tuesday

Drawing Club

Lunchtime

Y1 Classroom

Miss Hignett

Thursday

Premier Sport Multi Skills PE Club

3.30pm – 4.30pm

School Hall

Mr Buckley

Year 2 Clubs Day

Club Name

Time

Place

Person in charge

Monday

Are you board club?

Lunchtime

Y2 Classroom

Mrs Wood

Tuesday

Film Club

Lunchtime

Reception Classroom

Miss Walsh

Wednesday

Creative Club

Lunchtime

Spare Y6 Classroom

Mrs Bendelow Miss Vaghela

Thursday

Premier Sport Multi Skills PE Club

3.30pm – 4.30pm

School Hall

Mr Buckley

Key Stage Two Year 3 Clubs Day

Club Name

Time

Place

Person in charge

Tuesday

Drama Club

3.30pm – 4.15pm

School Hall

Mrs Phillips

Wednesday

Rackets Club

3.30pm –4.30pm

School Hall

Mrs Tomlinson

Thursday

Glee Club

3.30pm – 4.30pm

Year One Classroom

Mrs Hoolihan

School Field

Mr Watson

Friday

Football Club

3.30pm – 4.30pm

Mrs Tonge

Year 4 Clubs Day

Club Name

Time

Place

Person in charge

Tuesday

Cross Country Club

3.30pm – 4.30pm

School Field

Mrs Gavin

Wednesday

Scrabble Club

Lunchtime

Y5 Classroom

Miss Webster

Thursday

Glee Club

3.30pm – 4.30pm

Year One Classroom

Mrs Hoolihan

3.30pm – 4.30pm

School Hall

Mr Buckley

3.30pm – 4.30pm

School Field

Mr Watson

Friday

Premier Sport

Mrs Tonge

Gifted and Talented Sport Club Friday

Football Club

Year 5 Clubs Day

Club Name

Time

Place

Person in charge

Tuesday

Cross Country Club

3.30pm – 4.30pm

School Field

Mrs Gavin

Tuesday

Book Club

3.30pm – 4.30pm

School Library

Mrs Sixsmith

Wednesday

Scrabble Club

Lunchtime

Y5 Classroom

Miss Webster

Wednesday

Netball Club

3.30pm – 4.30pm

School Hall/ Outside

Mrs Hall

Thursday

Glee Club

3.30pm – 4.30pm

Year One Classroom

Mrs Hoolihan

3.30pm – 4.30pm

School Field

Mr Watson

Friday

Football Club

Mrs Tonge

Year 6 Clubs Day

Club Name

Time

Place

Person in charge

Tuesday

Cross Country Club

3.30pm – 4.30pm

School Field

Mrs Gavin

Tuesday

Book Club

3.30pm – 4.30pm

School Library

Mrs Sixsmith

Wednesday

Scrabble Club

Lunchtime

Y5 Classroom

Miss Webster

Wednesday

Netball Club

3.30pm – 4.30pm

School Hall/ Outside

Mrs Hall

Thursday

Glee Club

3.30pm – 4.30pm

Year One Classroom

Mrs Hoolihan

School Field

Mr Watson

Friday

Football Club

3.30pm – 4.30pm

Mrs Tonge

Nut Free Zone

We have children in school who have an allergic reaction to nuts, and in two particular cases, this allergic reaction could result in an anaphylactic shock – which is life threatening.

It is not just eating nuts that can make these children ill, but having any kind of contact i.e. with products containing nuts, with people who have nut products on their skin or clothes.

We, as a school, have procedures in place, but it is essential that we have your co-operation to help protect these children. Nuts are in so many products that extra care is needed when sending food into school either for snacks at break times or packed lunches. Please could you check food labels for any products you send to school.

When it comes to Christmas parties or other events that involve sending food into school, please could you take extra care if you are preparing/ baking food to ensure it does not contain/come into contact with nuts or have nut traces. Please remember that treat boxes like Roses/Quality Street/ Celebrations contain chocolates that contain nuts such as Bounty, Snickers, Hazel whirl etc. Please do not send these into school.

Pupil Premium Grant All members of staff, governors and teaching assistants accept responsibility for ‘socially disadvantaged’ pupils and are committed to meeting their pastoral, social and academic needs within the school environment. Ladybridge Primary School is committed to ‘Narrowing the Gap’ between vulnerable pupils and the pupil premium forms a vital part of that process. 

Provision will be made through:

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Facilitating pupils’ access to education

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Facilitating pupils’ access to the curriculum

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Alternative support and intervention within the school

Reporting Pupil Premium Ladybridge Primary School will publish the Pupil Premium report online annually. This report aims to detail information on how Pupil Premium has been used within school. This report will detail the attainment and progress of pupils who are covered by the premium and the intervention that has been supported by the additional funding. Reports will also detail the progress made towards narrowing the gap and this will be supported by reported data and academic progress.

Reporting to Parents Parents will be able to obtain information on the pupil premium via the schools’ website. This will be updated annually.

What is the Pupil Premium?

Pupil Premium is additional money given to schools to enable them to support pupils, who may be disadvantaged, to raise their educational attainment. It is available to schools to support pupils eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) and those who are Looked After or in Care (LAC).

Pupil Premium at Ladybridge Primary School Historically, Ladybridge Primary School had a relatively small number of children who took up FSM or who were a LAC. However, we have seen a rising trend of our school population eligible for FSM. This is in line with national trends, which also show a rising entitlement in eligibility. In May 2013, our Ofsted report stated that pupils known to be eligible for free school meals achieve standards which are higher than similar pupils nationally. Their attainment is approximately one term behind other pupils in school in both English and mathematics. However, this gap is closing steadily.

Child Protection Information for Parents and Carers Ladybridge School is concerned that all pupils remain safe, free from harm and is committed to playing a full and active part in the multi-agency response to child protection concerns. Additionally, the School has a legal duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and to have a child protection policy to meet Department for Education and Skills and Department of Health requirements.

Parents should be aware therefore that where it appears to a member of staff that a child may have been abused, the school is required, as part of the local child protection procedures to report their concern to the Social Services Department immediately.

Principles 

Children have a right to be safe.

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Parents have a right to be informed.

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Children are best protected when parents and school can work together.

Partnership To avoid any misunderstandings, parents of children who sustain accidental injuries that result in significant cuts/bruises/fractures should inform school on the next working day.

School will inform parents of any concerns about their children (providing it does not compromise their safety) and will help and support them as necessary.

Prevention School will actively seek to prevent children suffering abuse and neglect through the development of an open culture that informs children of their rights and encourages them to speak about any concerns. The School will also address the issue of children's safety through the curriculum.

Responding to Concerns School will refer all allegations or concerns that a child has been or is likely to be abused or neglected to the Social Services Department.

School will discuss with parents any concerns they have about children.

Parents will be kept informed of what has happened.

Child/Child Abuse Physical and emotional abuse of children by other children will be dealt with through the School's anti-bullying policy. Parents will be kept informed.

Child Protection Conferences School will attend conferences and provide information about children and families. This information will be shared with parents beforehand.

Confidentiality Information from parents about possible child abuse cannot be kept confidential.

Information and records about children on the Child Protection Register will be given only to those people who need it and will be kept strictly confidential by them.

If parents have concerns, they should contact the Head Teacher/ Deputy Head Teacher.

House Captains Emerald House

Diamond House Ruby House

Sapphire House

What is a House Captain/Prefect?

Every house has two year six representatives that have been chosen to be positive role models for the rest of the school. All year five pupils had to submit a House captain application that detailed the following: What personal qualities they would bring to the post?.

The experiences they have gained within school that would prepare them for the post.

Their broader experiences gained outside of school that may be of benefit to them in the post of House Captain Each House is represented by a different colour and children can earn points for their house in various ways both in and out of school, such as: curricular achievements and/or effort; involvement in school activities – i.e. taking part in extra curricular activities on a regular basis, helping at school events, representing the school at sporting/academic events etc.

Each week the points are counted and during Thursday’s assembly children are told the scores to date. At the end of each week the winners have their colour tied to a trophy which is on display in the school hall. At the end of each term the house points are totalled and the winning house celebrate together in the school hall during a fun filled morning.

What is a prefect?

Prefects take on a guidance and leadership role within the student body of the school. They assist with daily duties and whole school events. They are expected to become role models for their peers, arriving to school on time, wearing their uniform correctly and acting in a way that other students should aspire to. The prefects carry out a very important job with many roles such as working closely with the Head teacher/Deputy Head teacher in organising events and assemblies.

Role description – responsibilities of a House Captain/Prefect 

To help co-ordinate their House in House events such as Sports Days and other interhouse competitions.

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To encourage children to participate in House events.

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To be prepared to give up their own time to help organise House related activities.

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To attend all House events.

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To help organise House Assemblies with the Deputy Head teacher.

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To oversee the maintenance of the House Notice Board.

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To generate publicity and support for House events.

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To write up any House events for the website and, on occasions, the newsletter.

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To encourage children to participate and celebrate their success.

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To assist members of staff for part of a lunchtime for one day a week.

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To ensure that all children are aware of expectations regarding behaviour.

Diamond House

Emerald House

Captains

Captiains

Ruby House Captains

Sapphire House Captains

Ladybridge Prefects