"Always looking to the future" - St. Chad's Church in Wales Aided School PROSPECTUS 2021/22 - St Chad's School Hanmer
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“Always looking to the future”
St. Chad’s Church in Wales Aided School
PROSPECTUS 2021/22
“Always looking to the future”
Welcome to St Chad’s School
Prospectus!
I am privileged to be the
Headteacher of such a unique and
individual Church in Wales school
where the tradition of over 345
years is steeped in our high
expectations of learning and
behaviour.
Our aspirations are unlimited and
children educated here are
nurtured and inspired to become
the confident learners of an
ensuing generation.
We are “always looking to the
future”
St Chad’s is a busy and friendly
school, with lots going on. This
prospectus aims to give you a
taster of the school as well as
providing information for parents
and children.
We hope that you enjoy reading
this, and that you find the
information you are looking for.
Please feel free to contact the
school with any queries you may
have.
Telephone: 01948 830238
Email: mailbox@hanmer-pri.wrexham.sch.uk
What Estyn 2019 says…
Staff create a happy, caring and inclusive ethos at the school, which fosters a supportive
learning environment for pupils.
“Always looking to the future”
Headteacher:
MISSION STATEMENT
Mrs Gaynor Purcell
St Chad’s Church in St. Chad’s Church in Wales Aided
Wales V.A. School School,
Hanmer,
We respect God in Wrexham,
worship and service, SY13 3DG
we respect ourselves in Telephone: 01948 830238
Email- mailbox@hanmer-
living and learning, we pri.wrexham.sch.uk
respect each other in Webiste- www.stchadsschool.com
friendship and care, we Wrexham Education Authority
respect our community Chief Learning and
and our wealth of Achievement Officer
history. Children & Young People
We are always ready to Service
learn, share, serve and Karen Evans
play. Guildhall,
We keep ourselves and Wrexham.
each other safe and Telephone: 01978 298991
secure. Chairman of Governors:
In faith and hope we Lady Hanmer
are GwE SIA:
‘Always Looking to the Tamasine Croston
Future’
“Always looking to the future”
The Staff of St. Chad’s School, Hanmer
Headteacher
Forest School
Mrs. G. Purcell B.Ed (Hons) NPQH
Miss K. Challoner
Nursery and Reception Year 1
Teaching Assistants
Mrs. V. Edwards B.Ed. (Hons)
Year 1,2 Miss K. Challoner
Mrs. N. Locker B.Ed (Hons) Senior Teacher Miss J. Ellis
Mr T. Maddocks (mat cover) Miss C. Andrews
Teacher
Mrs T. Owens
Year 3,4
Mrs J. Teggin
Mr N. Williamson BA (Hons) PGCE
Lunchtime Supervisor
Year 5,6
Mrs L. Owens Mrs. K. Fowles
Mr G. Rawlinson (mat cover) Breakfast Club Staff
Secretary Mrs. K. Fowles
Mrs. J. Williams
Miss K. Challoner
Caretaker
Miss C. Armstrong
Mr. J. Butler
After School Club
Cook
Mrs. J. Tombs Miss G. Butler
Cleaner Mrs K. Knapp
Mrs J. Mogridge Miss B. Dutton
This is what Class 3 say about St Chad’s:
“We’re like a big family” “Everybody has a good friendship with each other” “We get to be
with our friends” “really fun work” “Beautiful school with nice toys” “You treat us nicely”
“Always looking to the future”
The Governors of St. Chad’s School, Hanmer
Foundation Governors
Lady Hanmer (Chairman)
The Stables, Bettisfield Park,
Hanmer
Mrs Sam Bagnall (Vice Chairman)
Rev. Clive Hughes
Mrs Olive Birch
Parent Governor
Mrs J Dodd Mr T. Owen
Mrs C. Jenkinson Local Education Authority Governor
Mr N. Griffiths Mr N. Griffiths
Teacher Governor (on a yearly rota)
Mrs L. Owen
Staff Governor
Miss K. Challoner
Community Council Governor
DR. Redman
Clerk
Mrs A. Fenlon
Head Teacher
Mrs. Gaynor Purcell
What Estyn 2019 says…
Governors have a sound understanding of the school and use their knowledge purposefully to
challenge the school and hold it to account for standards.
“Always looking to the future”
The School Day
Doors open at 8.50 am – 12 noon SPRING TERM
Morning Session. (Parents are requested
to ensure that children do not arrive Training Day Thursday 6th
before 8.50am, unless registered for January 2022
Breakfast Club which runs from 8am -
8.50am) 1.00pm – 3.15pm Afternoon Term Opens Friday 7th January
Session. Covid precautions in place.
Half Term Close Friday 18th February
Nursery
Five morning sessions each week 9.00 –
11.30am Half Term Open Monday 28th
February
Tots & Toddlers
Term Closes Friday 8th April
Wednesday 9am – 11.00am
Playgroup
Mon – Friday - 11.30 am-3.15 pm. SUMMER TERM
WREXHAM ACADEMIC YEAR Training Day Monday 25th April
DATES 2021/22
Term Opens Tuesday 26th April
AUTUMN TERM
May Day Monday May 2nd
Preparation Day Wednesday 1st,
Thursday 2nd Half Term Close Friday 27th May
September 2021
Half Term Open Monday 6th June
Term Opens Friday 3rd September
Common Thursday 30th June
Transfer Day
Training Day Monday November 1st
Term Closes Tuesday 19th July
Half Term Close Friday 22nd October
Training Day Wednesday 20th
July
Half Term Open Tuesday 2nd
November
Term Closes Wednesday 22nd
December
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CURRICULUM
ORGANISATION OF CLASSES
Pupils aged 3-7 follow the Foundation The children are taught by teachers in four
Phase skills based curriculum. classes organised as follows:
Key Stage 2 Subjects are taught according
to the National Curriculum which was Nursery and Reception – the Early
revised in 2008.The Curriculum 2008 Foundation Phase, taught by Mrs V
comprises Core and Foundation Subjects Edwards
Years 1 & 2 – Taught by Mrs N. Locker
as follows:
Years 3 & 4 – Taught by Mr N Williamson
Core Subjects: English, Maths, and Science. Years 5 & 6 – Taught by Mrs L Owens
Foundation Subjects: History, Geography, Within each class the pupils are organised
Welsh, Art, Technology, Music, and into age groups and are taught in a variety
Physical Education. A new Welsh of ways – including class based, group
curriculum will be introduced following the based and individual work. The majority of
Donaldson Report in September 2022. time is allocated to the Core Subjects.
As a Church in Wales school, St. Chad’s
follows the Church in Wales Syllabus for CHILD PROTECTION and SAFEGUARDING
Religious Education. The All Wales Child Protection Procedures
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES make it clear that Schools and Colleges
have an important role to play in the
At St. Chad’s Church in Wales Aided School protection of children against abuse. This
we aim to enable every child, regardless of is confirmed by the Education
age, gender, ability, race or creed, to Department’s local protocol and
access the curriculum so that they can procedures; in conjunction with the Local
make progress and reach their potential in Safeguarding Children’s Board, which set
all areas of their school life. It is the duty the necessary action to be carried out by
of the Governing Body and Headteacher to staff.
promote equal opportunities and good St. Chad’s Church in Wales Aided School
relations in line with: (Section 4 of the therefore has a duty to refer any concerns
School Government Terms of Reference) about the well-being of pupils to the Social
Regulations 2000. Services Department for further advice.
SCHOOL POLICIES Mrs G. Purcell is the Child Protection/
Parents are welcome to read/contribute to Safeguarding officer in her absence Mrs
School Policies, which are located in the Williams.
School Office and on the website. Child protection Link Governor is Dr K.
Redman.
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ADDITIONAL NEEDS
COLLECTIVE WORSHIP
All pupils’ progress is monitored carefully Whole School Collective Worship takes place on
by the teaching staff. Pupils who 5 days a week. Worship is led by the teaching
experience learning difficulties may be staff, pupils and The Reverend Clive Hughes.
further assessed by the Additional Needs In his capacity of Vicar of St. Chad’s Church
Coordinator and if considered necessary, and a member of the Governing Body, Clive is a
relevant external agencies. Pupils identified frequent visitor to the school. His curriculum
as having additional educational needs will links include R.E. and Education for Sustainable
Development and Global Citizenship. Collective
have an IEP (Individual Education Plan).
Worship lasts 15 minutes and comprises of a
The IEP will identify their next learning
hymn, a topic and a prayer.
targets and how they will be achieved. The
IEP is shared with the pupil, parent and We consider Collective Worship to be a vital
ALNCO. It is highly recommended that opportunity for sharing, a time for celebration
pupils attend the IEP meeting with parents and reflection. The pupils lead Church Services
to discuss the targets set. Class teacher, at Harvest and Christmas every year, on a
parents/cares, pupils and ALNCO should Sunday. As a Church School we rely upon our
pupils to be available on these two special
sign each new IEP when they have read and
occasions.
agreed the targets.
At St. Chad’s we believe that the act of
MORE ABLE AND TALENTED Collective Worship is a central part of the life of
More Able and Talented pupils are our school and would therefore hope that all
identified using a range of strategies and parents would wish their child to attend.
are supported by the provision of
If parents, however, decide to withdraw their
differentiated work and activities. These child from Collective Worship and Religious
are shared with parents/.carers. Education then they are asked to request this in
writing to the Headteacher.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
St. Chad’s School is a Church in Wales COMPLAINTS
Aided School. R.E. is currently based on As a School we have an “open door” policy
the Church in Wales Syllabus for R.E. The and aim to encourage parents to discuss
Bishop’s Visitor visits the school regularly any issues or concerns they might have in
to discuss policies and practice. The the first instance through discussion with
School has a Section 50 Inspection every the Class Teacher if unresolved then
six years. through the Headteacher.
In our teaching of Religious Education we If a complaint of a more formal nature
aim to help our children explore the place should arise, the school has a
and significance of religion in their lives. Complaints/Appeals Procedure Policy, a
copy of which can be obtained from the
The pupils will be asked to take part in
Office. (Section 409 of the Education Act
celebrations on Sundays at Harvest time
1996 applies).
and Christmas. We respectfully ask that all
parents encourage their children to attend.
What our parents say. Gwella Inspection of Church in Wales Schools Report:
“We are very happy with the Christian Values and ethos of St Chad’s. The strong links with the Church make it a
valuable centre of the village. Our children are very lucky.”
“The strong Christian and community values are a great strength of the school and the children’s social development.”
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SEX EDUCATION AIMS AND OBJECTIVES WELSH
The Governing Body and staff are
committed to developing the Welsh
At St. Chad’s School, the Governing
language. This is achieved by the
Body is responsible for the Sex
Education Policy and the content of sex teaching of Welsh Second Language
education within the school. focus lessons and encouraging the
pupils to listen to and use the language
To teach children about: - throughout the school day. Years 5 and
The physical development of their 6 are invited to attend activity weeks at
bodies as they grow into adults the Urdd Centre at Pentrellyn and
The way humans reproduce
Cardiff, prior to transfer to Secondary
The importance of family life
School.
Sexual abuse and what they should
do if they are concerned about any Pupils regularly take part in the Urdd
sexual matters. and also the Welsh Heritage Schools
Sex Education is taught informally in
initiative in order to improve the Welsh
the Foundation Phase at those times
ethos of the school.
when it happens to occur in topic work.
It is taught to KS 2 children during
Science lessons.
The Governors are in agreement with
Welsh Office Circular 45/87 (Nos. 1 &
2). ‘Appropriate and responsible sex
education is an important element in
the work of schools in preparing pupils
for adult life. It calls for careful and
sensitive treatment.’
‘Parents are the key figures in helping
their children to cope with the physical
and emotional aspects of growing up
and in preparing them for the challenge
and responsibilities which sexual
maturity brings. The teaching offered
by schools should be complementary
and supportive to the role of parents.’
Parents are reminded that they may
withdraw their child from all or part of
the Sex Education provided.
What Estyn 2019 says…
…….most pupils make good progress in developing their spoken Welsh and use
Welsh confidently as part of class routines.
“Always looking to the future”
Admissions
St Chad’s Church in Wales
Voluntary Aided School accepts
pupils between the ages of 3 and
11 years of age.
As a Church in Wales Voluntary
Aided School, the Governing Body
of the school is responsible for the
admission of pupils. Applications
can be made on-line at
www.wrexham.gov.uk following
the link to school admissions.
Paper application forms can be
obtained from Contact Wrexham,
16 Lord Street, Wrexham, LL11
1LG, for those parents who do not School Admission Arrangements Timetable
have an email address. The St Chad’s will follow the Wrexham Local
timescale of the Local Authority Authority timetable.
(LA) admission timetable is The School Standards and Framework Act 1998
followed for the processing of require LA’s and Governing Bodies to admit
pupils up to the school’s admission number (AN)
applications. which is 13.
The School Standards and Late applications
Framework Act 1998 require LA’s The school will consider late applications in
and Governing Bodies to admit cases where a viable reason is given. These
include when a single parent has been ill for
pupils up to the school’s admission
some time, or a family has just moved into the
number (AN) which is 13. area, or is returning from abroad provided
applications are received before offers of places
are made.“Always looking to the future”
Parents will receive written notification of all Children from the Gypsy traveller community or
admissions applications travelling groups will be treated in accordance
with Welsh Assembly Government Circular No:
Pupils are admitted to the Nursery, which is 003/2008 ‘Moving Forward - Gypsy Traveller
part of our Early Years class in the academic Education’.
year in which they are four – i.e. any child who
is three by the 31st August can be admitted in The school will not discriminate between boys
September. Nursery provision is a statutory and girls, or against applicants on the basis of
entitlement but it is not compulsory. Parents race, colour, nationality or national or ethnic
have no right of appeal under the School origin.
Standards and Framework Act 1998 if
unsuccessful in gaining a place. Admission to Oversubscription Criteria
Nursery does not guarantee admission to
The Governors have agreed that in the event
Reception; if a child has a place in our Nursery
that the number of applications exceeds the
the appropriate application form for admission
number of places available, then the following
into Reception must be submitted within the
criteria will be applied in the order set out
prescribed timescale of the annual admissions
below, to decide which pupils to admit.
round.
a) Looked after children or previously
Pupils are admitted to Reception in the Looked After Children who are baptised
academic year in which they are five, i.e. any members of the Church in Wales
child who attains the age of four by 31st August b) Other looked after children and
can be admitted in September. A parent can previously looked after children
defer their child’s entry until the term following c) Pupils with a sibling who will continue to
be at the school in September 2016
their fifth birthday.
(see definition of sibling in the section of
the policy marked ‘Definitions’).
with Welsh Assembly Government Circular No: d) Pupils whose home address is within
003/2008 ‘Moving Forward - Gypsy Traveller the ecclesiastical parish boundaries of
Education’. Hanmer (a map showing the
ecclesiastical parish boundaries of
The school will not discriminate between boys Hanmer is available at the school and/or
and girls, or against applicants on the basis of on the school website)
e) Pupils whose parents (see definition)
race, colour, nationality or national or ethnic
attend St Chad’s Church Hanmer.
origin. f) Pupils whose parents (see definition)
attend another Anglican Church and for
whom this is the nearest Aided School.
g) Pupils whose parents (see definition)
The Admission Number (AN) for the school is are active members of a non-Anglican
13. Christian denomination and for them
this is the nearest Church School.
“Looked after children” or “previously looked h) Pupils whose parents are active
after children” are a priority. In the case of members of another faith and also
oversubscription, these children will be express a desire for a Church School
admitted before all others except those with a education.
statement of special education needs naming
the school.“Always looking to the future”
Please note, any child for whom the school is
named in a statement of special educational
needs will be admitted before the application of
oversubscription criteria.
For criteria e-h governors will seek information
about the frequency of attendance at services
and degree of involvement in the work of the
church and confirmation of these details from
the local priest or minister. A supplementary
information form for this purpose is available
from the school.
Tie Breaker
Within each category those living nearest to the
school are accorded higher priority. This is SCHOOL SECURITY
measured using a safe walking route. The
distances are calculated by use of the Local The whole school is protected by an alarm
system and recently installed CCTV
Authority Geographical Information System
cameras. All doors and gates are locked at
(GIS) which accurately measures the distance the beginning of teaching sessions in the
from the home address to the school. This will morning and afternoon. All visitors must
be measured from front door of home to the report to the Main Office and use the key
nearest school gate. If distances are equal, as pad outside the door to announce their
calculated by GIS, for example a flat in a block arrival. Any person visiting the school
of dwellings with the same front door entrance, must sign the Visitors book and if
a differentiation by floor level will be used. necessary identification must be produced.
ATTENDANCE
Appeals
We are very proud of our record of attendance.
In the event of the school refusing admission to
Since 2012 the attendance figures have
a child, parents have the right to appeal (except consistently risen. Registration takes place at
at nursery level, which is non-statutory). 9am and 1pm. Pupils arriving after 9.30am will
receive a late mark.
Such an appeal should be addressed to the
Chair of the Governors. Regular attendance is very important for your
child. If the pupil is unable to attend please
inform the school as soon as possible. We
recommend that pupils are not taken on
holiday during term time and parents should
always seek consent from the Headteacher
before any holidays are booked.
Date Target Actual
Spring 2018 96.7% 95%
Summer 2018 96.7% 95.7%
Autumn 2018 96.7% 98%
Spring 2019 96.7% 97.2%
Autumn 2019 96.7% 96.1%
March 2020 96.7% 90%
September 2020 96.7% 96%“Always looking to the future”
TEACHER ASSESSMENT FOREST SCHOOL
Teacher assessment is on-going and
formally recorded at the end of each Key
Stage. Please see the comparative tables
included with this pack.
SPORTS
At KS2, all pupils are taught a range of
skills relating to the revised curriculum
orders. Professionals/ coaches are
periodically invited in to teach the pupils
either in the school day or during after
school activities. External providers run
Multi sports and Football club throughout
the year. KS2/Year 2 pupils have swimming
lessons at the Maelor School, Penley every
Autumn/Spring term, Year 1 & 2 in the
summer term. Every class has a timetabled morning or
afternoon session in our Forest School every
A P.E. kit (white P.E. shirt/dark shorts and week. The children learn basic skills in the
pumps or trainers) should be kept in outdoor environment that includes numeracy
school for weekly P.E. sessions. The school and literacy across the curriculum.
has an annual sports day to which parents
are invited to watch. HOMEWORK
The School has a homework policy which
encourages parents to support work
undertaken by the pupils in school.
PUPIL PROGRESS
If you wish at any time to discuss your child’s
progress, please contact your child’s teacher to
make arrangements. Target Setting meetings
are arranged for all pupils in the autumn and
Spring Terms when parents are provided with
individual targets for their children. Year 6
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES pupils are encouraged to attend these evenings
with their parents to discuss their own progress
and targets. Parents of Early Years pupils are
The school offers a range of extra-
invited into school to during the Autumn Term
curricular activities. We offer a rolling to discuss their child’s progress. A summative
programme, aimed at engaging the written report is sent to every parent at the end
interest of as many pupils as possible and of the school year. This includes a summary of
developing a wide range of skills. Details of progress of all Curriculum subjects, the pupil’s
these are included in the termly next steps/targets, a record of attendance and
newsletters. the opportunity to discuss the report with the
Private music teachers offer piano tuition teachers. At the end of each Key Stage the
and drum lessons. report will also include assessment results and
comparative data.“Always looking to the future”
SCHOOL MEALS SCHOOL UNIFORM
School cook Mrs. Tombs prepares all
meals on the premises. All dinner
The school uniform is maroon and grey.
money paid in advance directly to
We encourage all pupils to wear and to
the LA. Online. Please see Mrs be proud of our school uniform, which is
Williams for details. Alternatively, available to order online through
your child may bring a packed lunch https://sarahsembroidery.co.uk/product-
and drink in an unbreakable category/hanmer-school/ Orders may be
container. If you think your child is placed at any time during the school
entitled to free meals the relevant year.
forms are available in school. A FP
& Junior meal costs £2.40.
Milk for the Foundation Phase
children is provided free of charge.
As a school, we aim to encourage
healthy eating throughout the
school day and we provide at a cost
of 20p daily a substantial healthy
snack in all FP classes. We politely
ask that all KS2 parents respect the
school’s policy for Healthy Eating
and the Welsh Government
recommendations through Appetite
for Life and that they provide a
healthy snack for playtime and water
not juice for their children to drink
throughout the day. Water is
available for all pupils. We also ask
that packed meals for lunch do not
contain sweets or chocolates.
Current Covid restrictions in place,
parents are required to provide their
own child with a healthy snack.
Well done to Mrs Tombs for once again achieving a
Food Hygiene Rating 5! June 2018.“Always looking to the future”
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT BREAKFAST
The school has a P.T.A. (Hanmer School The School currently has a Breakfast Club.
Fundraisers). Over the years parents have The breakfast part of the initiative is
raised a substantial amount of money funded by the Welsh Government and is
which has been used to increase resources free to all pupils from Nursery to Year 6.
in all curriculum areas and fund arranged Breakfast is served between 8.20am and
activities. All parents are always welcome 8.50am. Doors open daily, Monday to
at meetings. Friday at 7.50 am a charge of £1 is made
by the LA for supervision of children before
Volunteer help is also very welcome in the 8.20am.
classroom. If you are a new parent, please
offer your time and support to the school.
All helpers are subject to DBS checks.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
The school has an After School Club which
runs daily - Monday to Friday, 3.15 pm-
5.15 pm.
EARLY YEARS PROVISION
The School is an approved setting for Early
Education children. This enables children
to receive funded education provision the
term after their third birthday.
Children are admitted to Nursery during
the academic year when they have their
fourth birthday. Prior to entry, parents of
the Early Years children are invited in to
school for an informal introductory
evening. They will receive an information
booklet outlining the aims and activities of
the children.
The School is also a base for the local Tots
and Toddlers group and Hanmer
Playgroup. Currently suspended due to
Covid.“Always looking to the future”
Our Fantastic Achievements
Foundation Phase
LO5+ Performance
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
9 pupils 8 pupils 8 pupils 15 6 pupils 15 13 pupils
11% 12.5% 12.5% pupils 16.6% pupils
7.5% 7.5%
LLCE 100% 100% 100% 100% 83% 77% COVID
MD 100% 100% 100% 100% 83% 66%
PSD 100% 100% 100% 100% 83% 100%
FPI 100% 100% 100% 100% 83% 66%
LO6+ Performance
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
9 pupils 8 pupils 8 pupils 15 6 15 13 pupils
11% 12.5% 12.5% pupils Pupils Pupils
7.5% 16.6% 7.5%
LLCE 22% 50% 38% 47% 33% 42% COVID
MD 33% 50% 62% 33% 33% 42%
PSD 89% 100% 100% 100% 83% 77%
Key Stage 2
Level 4+ Performance
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
9 pupils 11pupils 9 pupils 9 pupils 7 pupils 4 pupils 6 pupils
11% 9% 11.1% 11.1% 14.3% 25% 16.5%
English 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% COVID
Welsh 89% 100% 100% 66.6% 100% 100%
Maths 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Science 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
CSI 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Level 5+ Performance
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
9 pupils 11pupils 9 pupils 9 pupils 7 pupils 4 pupils 6 pupils
11% 9% 11% 11% 14.3% 25% 16.5%
English 67% 63% 100% 56% 72% 75% COVID
Welsh 67% 66% 56% 33% 29% 50%
Maths 78% 72% 89% 67% 86% 100%
Science 78% 63% 100% 56% 86% 100%“Always looking to the future”
Thank you for taking the time to read this Prospectus. Should you require additional
information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
Tel. No. 01948 830238
Email-
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