Our vision is to offer an outstanding education to every child supported by high quality services from a range of support services; health, social care, family learning, study support, sports, arts and computer access. Every professional should size every opportunity for every child to learn.

Mandeville school makes a difference to children’s lives.

We aim…

• To provide a safe, positive environment in which every child has the support necessary for them to succeed.
• To nurture and encourage the development of our children as independent learners with a caring and responsible attitude and an enthusiasm for life.

• For every child to develop their learning and skills by providing a   broad range of experiences within a meaningful curriculum

• For all children to achieve their potential, in terms of attainment and progress.

School sessions

Morning session: 9.00 - 12.15

Afternoon session: 1.10/1.15 - 3.15

Organisation of the school day

In exceptional circumstances it is sometimes necessary for the school to close or make exceptional arrangements (for example opening later or closing early). Very occasionally this decision is taken by Hertfordshire County Council in conjunction with the police if it is considered unsafe for staff and parents to drive or they wish to reduce the traffic on the road and enable emergency services to travel more easily. Whilst we do everything possible to avoid closing it is for you to decide if it is safe for you and your child to travel to school. Inevitably the weather tends to be unpredictable at this time of year and it is good practice to be prepared...

How do you know if the school is open or closed?

1. If we have your mobile phone number we will send you a text message on your mobile phone.  If we have an email address for you we will also send an email. Be aware that there can be problems with communication services jamming up at peak times and messages delayed in getting through.  Having contact with neighbouring parents is very helpful as messages spread and parents help each other with transport and supervision.
2. An answer phone message advising that the school is closed or opening late will be on the school phone (hopefully from 07:30 or before) – 01727 754078.  Please hang up immediately you have listened so others can get through.
3. www.hertsdirect.org is a service that will list all open / closed Hertfordshire schools and will not crash!
4. Our school website will be updated www.mandeville.herts.sch.uk
5. Local radio stations have agreed to pass on information if the school is closed at very short notice.  Tune into:
   Mercury FM (96.6 FM)
   BBC 3 Counties Radio (103.8FM/630 AM)

Checklist. Have you:

• Completed your contact forms and returned them to school
• Established links with other parents so you can help each other with information, pupil collection and supervision?
• Logged the following contact information?
• Mandeville's School answerphone – 01727 754078
• Mandeville's School website – www.Mandeville.herts.sch.uk
• Hertsdirect website for list of all school opening /closing: www.hertsdirect.org.uk
• Know radio stations: Mercury FM (96.6 FM), BBC 3 Counties Radio (103.8FM/630 AM
• Got other parents / childminders contact numbers
• Got wellington boots, spare clothes, sledge?

Children tend to have a really good time when the weather is extreme, especially If the adults are well prepared for it!

There are currently 300 children at Mandeville Primary School,  in  classes of approximately 20 - 30 children.

The teaching teams include 18 teachers and  21  teaching assistants. In addition to class based staff we also benefit from support by specialist assistants, supporting children for whom English is an additional language and children with Special educational Needs.

The content of the curriculum has been planned by the whole staff.  The mornings are dominated by the teaching of English and maths.

• In the afternoon learning is organised by themes; children follow a different theme in each class and this links the learning about all subjects in the curriculum. 
• In addition, all children receive Physical Education, Personal, Social & Health Education and Religious Education

Parents are updated as to the main areas to be covered by their children at the beginning of each topic.

The teachers within the school work as a team to plan activities and share resources. A range of teaching techniques is used as appropriate; no one teaching method dominates.  The weekly timetable followed by each class is devised by class teachers. Classes are sometimes split for curriculum activities, enabling small group teaching.  The timetables reflect a broad and balanced programme. The three ‘core’ subjects are given a greater percentage of time than the others.

All classes are of mixed ability.  Learning is well matched to the needs of individual children. Children work in groups, as a whole class and individually to ensure progress and work to the highest standard of attainment. Quality and quantity are encouraged and expectations of all children are high.

Children’s work is assessed in a variety of ways; in lessons by their teachers, in weekly tests and more formally at the end of each year. 

 At the end of Years 2 & 6, children are formally assessed by their teachers (Teacher Assessment) and national tests (SATs). We are particularly proud of the achievements of many of our children.  All children make good progress in the time they are at the school.  In 2009 the progress made by children was amongst the top 12% in the country. Good progress continued in 2010 and 2011.  (Government DCSF statistics)

To ensure that the children get the most from their education it is essential that we all work together:

Our Home-School Agreement encourages everyone involved to contribute to making a child’s education a happy and  successful one by setting out the roles and responsibilities of everyone in the partnership.

Pupils are asked to agree to

• be prepared for lessons with all they equipment I need.
• do all my class work and homework as well as they can.
• be kind, polite, friendly and helpful to others.
• act safely at all times.
• take good care of school equipment.
• help to keep the school free from litter.

Parents are asked to agree to….

• ensure their child arrives at school with appropriate uniform and equipment.
• ensure their child arrives at school on time and is collected on time.
• make sure their child attends school regularly and provide an explanation of any absence on, or before, the child’s return to school.
• support their child in homework and other opportunities for learning at home.
• attend parent/teacher consultations.
• let the school know of any concerns or problems which may affect my child’s work or behaviour.
• support the schools aims.

The school agrees to…

• work to provide a safe and happy environment for children and staff.
• encourage children to do their best at all times and help them to fulfil their potential.
• give information to parents about each term’s curriculum and homework timetable.
• set, mark and monitor school work and home learning.
• arrange parent/teacher consultations.
• inform parents if there are concerns about their child's work or behaviour.
• keep parents informed about the school's activities through regular letters home.
• encourage children to care for other people and their environment.

For children to learn successfully they needto grow up in a healthy and happy environment. As a "Healthy School" we work hard toprovide an environment that is healthy for their bodies and minds but we can'tdo it without your help.

Five ways to help your children make good progress at school:

Healthy Eating

The brain needs lots of “brain food” to learn… successful learners:

• Drink plenty of water
• Eat their “5-a-day” fruit and vegetables

They don’t eat….

• Too many fatty foods, junk foods or sugary foods – they all stop the brain working at its best.

It’s good to talk….

Talking is how children explore their world and start to understand it.  Talking to your child about what they’ve done at school, showing an interest in what they are doing, who their friends are and encouraging them with praise is an essential part of creating good learners

Sleep on it….

Sleep is an essential part of learning - a tired child simply cannot learn!

Children aged 3 -6 need between 11-13 hours sleep to learn well. Children aged 7-11 need 10-11 hours sleep to learn well.

Watch it… (much less)!!!

Entertainment on a screen (TV, computer, Playstation, Gameboy, DS, etc!) is no substitute for real life activity, real friends and  real conversation.

Encourage children to get enough sleep & active play by limiting their screen time.  Make sure they don’t retreat into a private world by keeping them involved in family life, watching WITH the family (not alone).

Never allow children to watch TV in their bedroom

Healthy play

Outdoor play is an essential part of a healthy development for children. 

• Children who play in a safe place outside get lots of exercise
• By playing without an adult they learn to co-operate and take risks, develop social skills and friendships …

These are essential skills for life

At Mandeville School we believe in the value of lifelong learning and that people learn new things every day; learning should be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for everyone.  Our teaching aims to equip children with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to make informed choices about the important things in their lives and to take responsibility for their own learning.  We believe that appropriate learning will lead to happy and rewarding lives.

English

The development of English language skills is a conscious concern in every aspect of school life. Each day provides the opportunity to develop children’s speaking and listening skills, reading and writing.  A daily Literacy lesson ensures that all these skills are covered.

Maths

The daily mathematics lesson ensures that all children have a well planned and challenging maths education throughout their time at Mandeville School. Calculators are often used in the classroom, and times tables and mental arithmetic skills are regularly practised.  Maths is also regularly included in other curriculum areas, such as history and geography.

Science

Science topics are a major part of every term’s work.  The Science curriculum is planned so that each child covers the learning areas of the National Curriculum twice; introducing a theme, then returning to it to consolidate and develop their learning. The teachers’ approach to teaching Science aims to develop the skills of planning, hypothesising and predicting, designing and carrying out investigations.

We encourage children to have a cross curricular approach to their learning and emphasise the opportunity to use the skills they develop in speaking, listening, reading, writing, maths and science in all other areas of the curriculum.

Design and Technology

Each year the curriculum will include the teaching of specific skills, eg electric circuits, and provide opportunities to apply children’s skills in a “design and make” project.

Music

In addition to a weekly class music lesson and whole school singing, children have the opportunity to take part in a variety of musical activities. All children in years 3 and 4 have the opportunity to learn the violin as part of the curriculum.  There is a variety of specialist music lessons, including violin, flute, clarinet, piano and recorders. Details of the cost of lessons and free tuition for families receiving income support are available from the school office.

Geography

Geographical themes form a major part of the curriculum, and include food, weather, the world, rivers, settlement, the environment. A study of places is included in a number of the other topics, as are the skills of map reading, investigating geographical features and using geographical tools.

Art

Work in Art will sometimes develop a particular skill e.g. colour mixing, or the study of a particular artist. Other work will complement other areas of the curriculum e.g. their topic or language work. Children will have the opportunity to develop their skills in painting, drawing, printing, collage work, modelling, pottery and needlework .

 History

Historical themes are a major focus of much of our topic work. The teaching of History aims to develop a sense of chronology and the abilities to enquire, organise, interpret and understand.

Physical Education

All children have regular PE lessons. These include indoor gym and outdoor games lessons which focus on particular games or skills (such as dance).  Children in Keystage 2 swim once a week for half of the year. A voluntary contribution is requested each week to cover the cost of swimming.  The children’s achievements in PE are celebrated in a whole school Sports Day at the end of the summer term. 

Information Technology

Information Technology is increasingly integrated into the curriculum. In addition to the ICT suite of 16 computers, we have a networked computer system throughout the school.  Computers are seen as an aid to learning, rather than as an end in themselves. We have a selection of software which supports a range of curriculum areas. In particular, the children will have opportunities to develop their word processing and graphics skills.

 Personal, Social & Health Education (PSHE)

This is an important part of the children’s development and time is allocated both to deal with issues or problems which arise but also to focus on planned areas such as disability, friendships, drugs and sex education.

Religious Education (RE)

Religious Education is received by all children in classroom teaching and during school assemblies. The children will be involved in learning about many religions of the world. The teaching of Religious Education follows the guidelines laid down by Herts County Council in the Agreed Syllabus. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from Religious Education and those wishing to do so should consult the Headteacher.

Sex Education

Sex Education is included in the PSHE curriculum. Although there is an identified programme of sex education in Years 5 and 6, questions concerning sexual matters may arise at any time and teachers answer simply and frankly. Discussions on relationships form part of the school’s approach to personal and social education.

The Governors’ Sex Education Policy is available to parents from the school office.

We encourage the children to start the day with a healthybreakfast.

Breakfast Club is open from 8.00 to 8.50 every day. For £2.50 children can enjoy a healthy start to the day.

When school finishes the learning continues with a widerange of after school activities such as:

Coolzone, Choir, Recorders,  Football, Tennis, Speed Stacking, Art, Bangla Club, Homework Club and Gardening Club.

These are offered to children of all ages.

The school has a collection of policies which guide its work. These take account of the schools legal duties and reflect the values and ethos of the school in a wide range of areas of school life. Policies are adopted, approved and regularly reviewed by the school governors.

You can view the most frequently requested policies as PDF documents here.

Children cannot be educated inisolation. Parents are the school's most important partners in the education ofchildren.  The value of sharingexperiences, talking and learning together with children cannot be overemphasised.

The amount of work set to belearnt at home increases as children progress through school to prepare themfor homework at secondary school. Children will usually bring home activities to support their learning in English and maths.

Maths games are an important part of ourapproach to maths.Every child bringshome a game every week, which helps them to practise their skills in a fun way. 

To support children who find it difficult to work at home we run a weekly homework club, this operates on adrop-in basis so that children can access the help when they need it.  In addition, we operate a home/school readingscheme which involves your child bringing home a book to read to you on a daily basis.

On Thursday mornings we encourageall parents to come in to school and read with their children from 8.45 to 9.05. This shared reading session is greatly enjoyed by all the children.

The children have a daily act of worship or attend assembly each day. The assembly can take various forms and we arrange a number of visitors during the year to talk to the children. 

The content of the collective act of worship is wholly or mainly of a broadly Christian nature. During the year, main world festivals are celebrated e.g. Harvest, Ramadan, Christmas, Easter,  Chinese New Year, Holi, Eid, etc.

Parents are welcome to attend assemblies at any time, you do not need to make an appointment. Parents receive a reminder in the weekly newsletter and you are particularly encouraged to attend Thursday mornings’ class assemblies at 9.15, each class presents a selection of their work to parents and the rest of the school.

Mandeville is a thriving COMMUNITY school. We aim to welcome all children irrespective of race, gender, ability or background. We welcome and respect the rich diversity that different people bring to our school.

We make every effort to provide for children’s differing needs and abilities and are careful to ensure that all children have the opportunity to do their best.

• Our school is a flat site and easily accessible to disabled people
• All classrooms have a audio soundfield system to help hearing and concentration
• The Reception area has an induction loop, to provide hearing assistance to hearing-aid users
• There are disabled toilet facilities throughout the building
• We provide special diets for children who need them
• Translators and readers are available for adults and children

If you or your child requires any special arrangements, please discuss these with us.

We are proud of the achievements of our most able children.  We provide for their special needs in a variety of ways; sometimes children join older year groups for part of the curriculum (for example children who are very able in maths), many of our children attend specialist activities such as maths or science master classes at local secondary schools with whom we have excellent links, other children have attended residential creative writing weekends.

Many children enjoy specialist sports opportunities linked to Saracens and local clubs.  We ensure that we provide learning which challenges very able children. This enables them to realise their potential and provides them with the opportunity for excellence and enjoyment.

We believe that the teaching, learning, attitudes and achievements of every young person matter.  We aim for every child to achieve their potential.  If a child has Special Educational Needs (SEN) we aim to ensure that they have equal access to the curriculum at their own level.

All children need extra help from time to time. However, there are some children who have longer term learning needs, which may be physical, emotional or academic. Our aim at Mandeville is to identify these needs as early as possible.  We monitor children’s progress as they go through the school and give extra support where it is needed.

The provision for children with SEN is guided by the Inclusion Co-ordinators (INCo) who oversee the running of additional opportunity programmes throughout the school.  Class teachers are then responsible for teaching the children with SEN in their class.  Mrs North is the INCo for Foundation stage/Keystage 1 and Ms Minhas is the INCo for Keystage 2.

The INCos keep a register of all the children who have SEN.  Pupils’ individual educational programmes are reviewed each term; we always consult with parents about how we will support the plan, either at home or in school. This may often include individual or small group work with one of our classroom assistants.  Teaching Assistants and extra adults are a very important part of the way we support children at Mandeville.

If a child has exceptional needs and requires a great deal of support or extra resources, the school can apply for a ‘Statutory Assessment’ (statement) help to provide these.

We are proud of our policy and practice in the area of special needs and equal opportunities.

The school has good access for disabled pupils.  The front door & KS2 playground entrance have recently been made wider to allow wheel chair access and most steps have been replaced by ramps.

Children have the opportunity to take part in a variety of voluntary school activities, these currently include athletics and football which are provided by external sports coaches.  Recorders, music, art and Bangla are also part of our after school activities.

School Visits

Your child will have the opportunity to go on a number of visits whilst at the school. These may be local, to museums, parks or places of worship, or they may be further afield, such as the seaside.

School Journey

It has become traditional for children in years 5 and 6 to enjoy a residential stay; the trip is a valued highlight of the children’s time at Mandeville School.

Governors’ Charging Policy

Parents are not asked to pay charges for such activities but a voluntary contribution is requested to cover the costs to the school. No child would ever be prevented from going on a non-residential visit due to non-payment.   However, our resources are stretched to the limits to cover necessities. Should a significant number of parents not offer the suggested voluntary contribution, such activities inevitably would no longer be organised.

We always aim to work closely with parents. Formal open times are arranged each term: fairly early in the Autumn term for ‘first impressions’, towards the middle of the Spring term and at the end of the Summer term for a look at the year’s work. Our “Steps to Progress” approach ensures parents are well informed about their child’s progress.  In addition to these pre-arranged opportunities to come into school, you are encouraged to get involved in life at the school in any way you can.

There are many areas of life in school which would be almost impossible without your help. We never refuse an offer, either for regular help or just on an occasional basis. Help covers such things as activities involving Library and Resources, Art and Craft, Drama and Cooking and particularly language, reading and comprehension work. We are extra keen to get dads in, as well as parents from the many different cultural backgrounds which make up our school. Grandparents are also very welcome.

We especially encourage you to get involved in the focus weeks we hold from time to time, such as book week and science week. 

Teachers are keen to see parents if a problem arises. Contact is often made just before or after school for a brief word. If you feel you need a longer appointment, please make that arrangement in advance, either directly with your child’s teacher or through the school office. Should you still be concerned, do make an appointment with the Headteacher.

If your own experience of school wasn’t always positive, then you may be interested in giving it another try as a way of supporting your child’s learning.

We often run “Keeping up with the Children” classes which help you develop your own literacy and numeracy skills whilst hearing what and how your child is taught.

Throughout the year, there are also a range of adult learning classes on offer – in basic skills – literacy and numeracy, computing and special interest classes such as cookery and massage.

Watch out for dates in the school newsletter.

In any community of people living & working together there needs to be a certain amount of “dos” & “don’ts”. The rules are few but consideration and respect for other people and property are given a high priority and good behaviour is expected at all times both inside and outside school.  Expected standards of behaviour are continuously reinforced by the class teachers and the rules are shared with children in both the classroom and the school assembly. 

This ethos is summarised in our GOLDEN RULE:

• We will be kind & helpful
• We will show care & respect for others and their feelings

Parents may find the following helpful:

• Children do not need money in school and therefore money should only be brought for a specific purpose, in an envelope clearly marked with the child’s name and class, and handed to the teacher at registration.
  school money envelopes are available at the school office

• Valuable items, including watches and jewellery, are at risk in school and should not be brought.  Children wearing earrings may wear simple unobtrusive studs, these must be removed or covered during PE lessons and swimming.
• Children should not arrive in the playground more than 10 minutes before the beginning of school.  If you need to drop your child off before 8.45 please use the Breakfast Club, where children will get a healthy breakfast and a chance to play in a safe environment for as little as £1.50 per day
• Children not attending after school clubs should leave promptly at the end of the day.
• Children must not leave the school premises unless specific arrangements have been made between the teacher and the parent.
• Electronic toys of any sort should not be brought in.  In general children are discouraged from bringing toys and swapping of any kind is strictly forbidden.  Balls and skipping ropes may be brought to school for playtimes.
• There are certain areas of the school which are out of bounds for their own safety.  These areas are made clear to them both in the classroom and in the assemblies.

The organisation and atmosphere of the school is designed to help children develop self-discipline. Every child will be supported by their class teacher and teaching assistant, who are always available to deal with personal problems and to lend a sympathetic ear. Teaching Assistants have a significant role in the pastoral care of the children.

Children’s personal, social and emotional development is assessed annually and programmes of work are planned to support their development.

Schools have a duty to safeguard the welfare of children; schools are expected to consult with Children, Schools and Families (CSF) if there is a concern for a child’s welfare.  A referral to CSF is not intended as an accusation, it is a reporting of concerns in accordance with Hertfordshire Child Protection Procedures. 

The headteacher is the designated teacher for child protection and will be happy to discuss any questions or concerns you may have about our child protection policies and practice.  The child protection policy is available to parents in the policy folder in the school library.  Mandeville Primary School is committed to the protection and safety of children and young people.

We have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour both in the classroom and in the playground. We believe behaviour is too important to be left to chance - it is a taught part of our curriculum.  Behaviour is regularly discussed and teachers establish a set of rules within the classroom which children are expected to keep. These concern matters such as respect and consideration.

Where children are having difficulties with their behaviour, sanctions such as missing playtimes or extra work may be applied and if the problem continues to cause concern, parents will be involved to help address the problem. We aim to work with parents to improve a child’s behaviour.  This may include setting targets or working towards agreed rewards; where possible the emphasis is on encouragement rather than punishment. 

Children’s achievements, in their attitude, behaviour and work are celebrated in our weekly achievement assemblies.

Please also see our School rules

Children are required to wear school uniform   Most items of uniform are available immediately from the school office. 

For boys

Grey trousers, light blue polo-shirt , navy school sweatshirt. Sensible footwear; plain black or brown shoes and plain dark coloured socks

For girls

Grey skirt, trousers or pinafore dress, light blue polo-shirt, navy school sweatshirt. Blue and white gingham dress in the Summer term. Sensible low-heeled footwear; plain black or brown shoes and plain dark coloured socks

Black or brown school shoes are the preferred footwear in school, if however for financial reasons your child only has trainers these are acceptable provided they are plain and dark coloured -  no flashing lights, logos, heels or bright colours on them.

PE kit

Plain blue T-shirt, navy shorts, white or black plimsolls.

We welcome the wearing of ethnic dress based in the school colours.

It is also a good idea to provide some protective clothing for art and craft activities. A pinafore, apron or an old adult shirt is ideal.

Parents are asked to support the “spirit” of the school uniform, which is to be smart and ready to learn.  Skirts should not be too short, nail varnish, tattoos and hair dye are not appropriate for school.  From time to time we have “non-uniform days” when children can attend school less formally dressed.

School uniform ordering

You can order your school uniform from the school office. Please fill in an order form which you can pick up from the school office or download as a PDF here.

We operate a ‘cafeteria style’ school meals service where the children are offered a selection of hot and cold food. Halal meat is served twice per week, a vegetarian option is also always offered.  Food is clearly signed as meat, Halal and vegetarian. 

Payment for meals should be made in an envelope clearly marked with the child’s name, class and the amount enclosed and paid each Monday or on the first day of the term or half-term, as applicable. Cheques should be made payable to Herts County Council. If you receive income support, your children are entitled to free meals. Information on how to apply may be obtained from the school secretary.

The alternative to a school meal is a packed lunch or to return home. Children who bring a packed lunch eat in the dining room at the same time as the rest of the school. Lunches should be brought in a plastic box with the child’s name clearly written on the top. We do not provide plates or cutlery for packed lunches. Water is available.  We cannot accommodate glass ‘Thermos’ flasks, bottles or cans of any kind, but we do allow plastic flasks, pre-packed cardboard containers with an integral straw or screw top drink containers.

What children eat and drink has a direct effect on how well they learn; for this reason we encourage children to drink plenty of water and children in the early years and Keystage 1 are provided with a healthy snack mid-morning.  The school is part of the National Fruit Scheme and each child in nursery, reception, years 1 and 2 receives a piece of fruit or vegetable, provided free of charge each day.

Older children can bring a piece of fruit or vegetable to school to eat during the mid-morning break, but not biscuits, sweets or chocolate please. 

A daily carton of milk is available free to nursery children and those in the Keystage 1 entitled to free school meals.  For other children milk is available for a small termly charge.  Details will be sent to parents at the beginning of each term by the school secretary.

Children are not allowed to have medicine in school with the exception of inhalers for asthma, etc. Younger children will have their inhaler kept for them; older children who use inhalers should carry them on their persons or in their bags. All inhalers must be labelled with the child’s names.

We have regular visits from our school nurse. Routine audio and visual tests are carried out during each academic year, although not always for every child. If your child is to be seen by the doctor, you will be notified.

On her regular visits to school, the nurse is always pleased to discuss medical concerns with parents. If you wish to see her, please contact school to find out the times of her visits.

Lost Property is in the entrance to be reclaimed. Any items, which remain unclaimed, are given to a local charity.

Newsletters are sent weekly Every Friday to parents, they provide information about forthcoming events, dates, general information and specific problems. Newsletters are numbered consecutively throughout the school year.

If you wish you can receive your newsletter by email, please contact us to request this.

Community notices are displayed in reception.  General leaflets on a variety of matters are also available in reception.

We are often asked to circulate information about other community events to parents. Please note that this service does not imply our endorsement.

During the day staff and pupils are protected from intruders by a front entry security system.  Access is by the front door only and all visitors are required to sign in.

Adults are asked to wait at the front of the school when meeting staff or children during the school day.  Children are not permitted to open the front door to visitors.

The school aims to work closely with parents, and we hope that parents who have any concerns or anxieties will in the first instance raise these with the class teacher or the headteacher. If you are not sure who to approach, please ask your child’s class teacher (or get in touch with the school office who will be able to help you). We find that nearly all concerns or potential complaints can be resolved happily through discussion.

Please be aware that we do not ever resond to anonymous letters or emails.  The "contact us" section of this website is not confidential and should not be used to discuss confidential issues, individual members of staff or pupils.

The Governors of the school have arrangements for considering complaints formally - you can obtain a copy of this from the school.

In the interest of the safety of the children, the Governors request parents do not drive on to school premises.  A pathway is provided for children to walk safely into the school. Please respect the parking restrictions and our neighbours by parking with consideration and care.

Staff are often asked to sign applications for passports on behalf of children.  This has become increasingly time consuming and may later involve resolving queries with the passport office.  Parents are asked to bear in mind that this is not an entitlement or part of a teacher’s job; it is something teachers do in their own time if they feel it is appropriate.

When signing an application the teacher is confirming that they know the parent not the child, if the teacher has not personally known YOU for the required amount of time please do not ask for a signature.

A £10 contribution to the school is requested for each passport application.