2020/2021 Parent/Carer Handbook Alverthorpe St Paul's CE (VA) School 3-11 yrs - Alverthorpe St Paul's CE (VA)
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Alverthorpe St Paul’s CE (VA) School 3-11 yrs
Parent/Carer
Handbook
2020/2021
This information in this handbook has been adapted due to Covid-19 and
will be constantly reviewed based on new guidanceOur Vision At St Paul’s we encourage everyone to let their light SHINE, for others and for God, as unique individuals and together as a school. We aim to equip children with the confidence, knowledge, skills and understanding to positively shape their future. S – Safe & Successful H – Happy & Honest I – Independent & Inclusive N – Nurturing & Never give up E – Encouraging & Enthusiastic Our vision is based on Matthew 5:16 Christian Values Our Christian values underpin our school vision. The six Christian values that were chosen by adults and children in support of our vision are: Love Trust Courage Forgiveness Friendship Respect
Staffing Senior Leadership Team Headteacher: Mr L Swift (Designated Safeguarding Lead) Deputy Headteacher: Mrs C Somerville (Designated Safeguarding Lead & Key Stage 1 Leader) Early Years Leader: Miss M Hollis Key Stage 2 Leader: Mr P Willmott SENCO: Mrs S Wood (Designated Safeguarding Lead) SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural) Leader: Mrs E McGarrell Class Teachers Nursery: Mrs A Hussain Class R (Reception): Miss M Hollis Class R:1 (Reception & Year 1): Miss S Mullins Class 1:2 (Years 1 & Year 2): Mrs S Wood Class 2 (Year 2): Mrs K Charles & Miss H Dalrymple Class 3 (Year 3): Mrs E McGarrell/Mrs E Townsend & Mrs L Hayton Class 4: (Year 4): Miss C Ward Class 5 (Year 5): Miss J France Class 6 (Year 6): Mr P Willmott Office/Premises Staff School Business Manager: Mrs L Ashton Administration Officer: Miss P Fettes Administration Officer: Mrs M Jennison Premises Supervisor & IT Technician: Mr M Sutcliffe Support Staff Mrs O McClean – Learning Mentor & Lunchtime Manager (Designated Safeguarding Lead) Mrs S Allen – Senior Teaching Assistant Mrs C Gay – Senior Teaching Assistant Miss N Atkinson – PE HLTA & Swimming Teacher Mrs N Ashraf – Teaching Assistant Mrs L Brearey – Teaching Assistant Ms S Brown – Teaching Assistant Mrs H Busby – Teaching Assistant Mrs L Cooke – Teaching Assistant Miss M Davies - Teaching Assistant Mrs T Davies – Teaching Assistant Miss B Edwards – Teaching Assistant Mrs S Hill – Teaching Assistant Mrs K Langdale – Teaching Assistant Mrs H Macduff-Clack – Teaching Assistant Mrs J Rowe – Teaching Assistant Mrs N Sykes – Teaching Assistant Miss H Taylor – Teaching Assistant
Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants Mrs D Berryman Ms S Brown Mrs T Davies Mrs P Dove Mrs K Harker Ms D Howard Mrs A Mattock Mrs N Sykes Mrs T Warner Mrs C Whitehead Mrs L Woodlock St Paul’s United (Before & After School Care) Mrs C Gay – Playcare Manger Miss H Taylor – Deputy Playcare Manager Mrs M Jennison – Billing & Administration Mrs T Davies – Playcare Assistant Mrs N Sykes – Playcare Assistant Mrs K Langdale – Playcare Assistant Mrs T Warner – Playcare Assistant Miss B Edwards – Playcare Assistant (Temporary Deputy Playcare Manager) Mrs A Mattock – Playcare Assistant Governors Mrs P Hilling-Smith – Chair of Governors Mrs L Hanson – Vice Chair of Governors & Chair of SIAMS Committee Mrs P Denton – Chair of Resources Committee Mrs H Hogan – Chair of Standards Committee Mr A Bradshaw Miss D Clarke Rev G Coggins Mrs E Hilling-Smith Mr D Marshall Mrs L Riley Mrs C Somerville Mr M Sutcliffe Mr L Swift Communicating to Parents/Carers We use an app called ParentHub to communicate with parents/carers. Please make sure you have downloaded this app. Instructions are available from the School Office. We are also on Twitter. Follow us @StPaulsWF2. Every class posts at least two things about their curriculum each week. You can also follow Mr Swift @StPaulsWF2Head.
Contacting School Please see the table below. This is the process that we would like you to take if you have a question, query or complaint. Issue 1st Contact 2nd Contact 3rd Contact Class-Based Class Teacher Phase Leader Mr Swift Friendship Mrs McClean Phase Leader Mr Swift Break & Lunch times Mrs McClean Phase Leader Mr Swift Special Educational Mrs Wood Mr Swift Needs (SEN) St Paul’s United Mrs Gay Mr Swift Payments, Letters & A member of the office team Admin Issues Safeguarding Mrs McClean, Mrs Somerville, Mrs Wood or Mr Swift Phase Leaders Miss M Hollis (Nursery & Reception) Mrs C Somerville (Years 1 & 2) Mr P Willmott (Years 3 to 6) Email Addresses The best way to contact staff is by email. The email addresses of key members of staff can be found below. Mr Swift – head@alverthorpestpauls.co.uk Mrs Somerville - somervillec@alverthorpestpauls.co.uk Mr Willmott – willmottp@alverthorpestpauls.co.uk Miss France - francej@alverthorpestpauls.co.uk Miss Ward - wardc@alverthorpestpauls.co.uk Mrs Hayton - haytonl@alverthorpestpauls.co.uk Mrs Townsend - townsende@alverthorpestpauls.co.uk Mrs McGarrell - mcgarrelle@alverthorpestpauls.co.uk Mrs Charles - charlesk@alverthorpestpauls.co.uk Miss Dalrymple - dalrympleh@alverthorpestpauls.co.uk Mrs Wood - woods@alverthorpestpauls.co.uk Miss Mullins - mullinss@alverthorpestpauls.co.uk Miss Hollis - hollism@alverthorpestpauls.co.uk Mrs Hussain - hussaina@alverthorpestpauls.co.uk Mrs McClean – mccleano@alverthorpestpauls.co.uk Mrs Gay - gayc@alverthorpestpauls.co.uk School Office - admin@alverthorpestpauls.co.uk
Attendance & Punctuality
Please read the attendance & Punctuality Policy to accompany the below information.
Each week, classes that have achieved or beaten the school attendance target move up on a chart in the hall. At
the end of each half term, the class that achieves the most ‘moves’ will be awarded a non-uniform day. Each term,
attendance certificates are awarded for children who have achieved or beaten the school attendance target.
The school doors open at 8:30am and close at 8:55am. Any child who arrives after 8:55am will have to enter the
building via the main office. They will then receive a late mark. Repeated lateness will result in contact being made
home. If a child arrives after 9:25am is classed as an unauthorised late (unless there is a justifiable reason). This
can result in a fixed penalty notice.
Holidays in term time will not be authorised unless in exceptional circumstances. Please note that the school issues
fixed penalty notices if parents/carers choose to take term-time holidays. For more information please read the
Attendance & Punctuality Policy.
Church Links
We have strong links with St Paul’s Church. The whole school usually visits for Harvest, Christmas and Easter
services although this is currently under review because of Covid-19. We also use church for our Early Years/Key
Stage One Nativity. Members of church regularly visit school and Reverend Glenn leads Collective Worship in
school.
Dropping Off and Collection
Start Entrance Break Lunch Finish
Nursery Nursery Door Wraparound
11:55
(Mrs Hussain) accessed via No specific will join Class
(Main Entrance)
Car Park break – R for lunch
Class R Class R Door children have 15:10 from Class R
(Miss Hollis) accessed via snack time 11:30 – 12:30 Door accessed via
Car Park when Car Park
Class R:1 Class R:1 Door decided by 15:10 from Class R:1
(Miss Mullins) accessed via teachers 11:30 – 12:30 Door accessed via
Car Park Car Park
Class 1:2 15:15
(Mrs Wood) Class 1:2 Door 10:30 – 10:45 12:30 – 13:30 Wait on small
playground
Class 2 15:15
8:30am – 8:55
(Miss Dalrymple/Mrs Class 2/3 Door 10:30 – 10:45 12:30 – 13:30 Wait on large
for all classes
Charles) playground
Class 3 15:20
(Mrs Hayton/Mrs Class 2/3 Door 10:10 – 10:25 12:00 – 13:00 Wait on large
Townsend) playground
Class 4 15:20
(Miss Ward) Class 4 Door 10:10 – 10:25 12:00 – 13:00 Wait off school
premises
Class 5 15:25
Door at top of
(Miss France) 10:50 – 11:05 12:30 – 13:30 Wait off school
ramp
premises
Class 6 15:25
(Mr Willmott) Class 6 Door 10:50 – 11:05 12:30 – 13:30 Wait off school
premisesE-Safety – Keeping Children Safe at Online We teach children in every year group age-appropriate information about keeping safe online. There are regular reminders and updates on Newsletters as we also have an E-Safety section on our website that contains lots of information, including links to recommended websites where parents/carers can find out more information.
Extra-Curricular Clubs
A range of extra-curricular clubs are available throughout the year. Regular correspondence is sent out about each
club. Please follow the instructions on each letter if you wish your child to attend.
Homework Requirements
Homework information will be given to you in September via a Class Information Booklet.
Medicines & Medical Information
Any medication needs to be prescribed by a doctor and a form filled in with the main office advising when/how
the medicine should be administered. This includes antihistamines. All allergy sufferers need to be highlighted with
the office staff. If severe, a care plan will be created with School Nursing. Children should not be given ‘over the
counter’ health products to self-administer: staff reserve the right to refuse children permission to use these
should this be the case. Parents/carers should visit the school office should they wish to make such a request. It is
the responsibility of parents/carers to ensure that inhalers remain in date and in school.
Reporting to Parents/Carers
Parents/Carers receive 3 written reports each year. Two shorter reports are sent out towards the end of the
Autumn and Spring Terms. A full written report is sent out towards the end of the academic year. There will be a
Parent/Carer Evening shortly after each shorter report is sent out. We expect every child to be represented at
Parents Evening! Correspondence is sent out regarding Parent/Carer Evenings a few weeks prior to the meetings.
St Paul’s United
We provide before and after school care for children, aged 3-11 who attend St Paul’s School. St Paul’s United offers
a warm, caring and friendly environment and is a popular choice with both children and parents. We utilise the
school grounds to maximum effect – children are able to make dens, take part in activity trails, complete laps on
our running track and take part in a wide range of sporting activities. Mrs Gay, St Paul’s United Manager, plans
exciting and fun activities for the children to take part in. She is ably assisted by a team of dedicated staff, all of
whom work in school in other roles and therefore know the children very well.
Opening Hours
Mornings – 7:45am – 8:45am (the children are taken to their class at 8:45am by staff)
Afternoons – 3:15pm – 6:00pm
Please contact the Main Office or our school website for more information.
Uniform
Please make sure all uniform is named. We can’t return nameless property to its owner if not!
KS1 and KS2 children
Royal Blue Sweatshirt or Cardigan (with or without embroidered school logo)
Royal Blue Fleecy Jacket – with school logo only (please note this item is optional and is for outdoor use
only)
White Shirt, Blouse or Polo Shirt - long or short sleeved Grey Skirt, Pinafore, Shorts or Trousers
Black, or Navy Shoes or Sandals (with heels less than 3cm high)
White or Grey Socks or Plain Tights (40 denier or above)
No jewellery including earrings of any kind. KS2 may wear a watch
Hair longer than shoulder length must be tied back. White, Black, Blue or Brown Hair Accessories
Blue Checked Dress for summer wear (optional)
PE Kit
Navy Blue Shorts and coloured t-shirt (according to house) for Indoor PE
Navy Blue Tracksuit Bottoms and Navy Blue Top for Outdoor PE
Trainers for Outdoor PE
In addition, children in Key Stage 2 can come to school and play out in trainers or other suitable outdoor shoes but
must change into their black shoes within school.
Reception Children
As above plus one named waterproof coat, 1 pair named waterproof trousers, one pair named wellies with named
bag to store in to be kept at school during the week. Woolly hat & gloves/sunhat suncream as appropriate.
Nursery Children
Dark blue or black jogging bottoms
Black footwear
Light blue polo shirt
Royal blue school cardigan / sweatshirt (with or without embroidered school logo)
Woolly hat and gloves / sun hat and sun cream
One named waterproof coat
One pair of named waterproof trousers
One pair of named wellies with named bag to store in to be kept at school during the week
No jewellery including earrings of any kind
Waterproofs will be sent home on Fridays for washing to be returned the following MondayYou can also read
