APPENDICIES

Working in Partnership for Success at St. Athan Primary School

The school will:

• Maintain a high standard of education, keeping in line with national government requirements, within a balanced curriculum. 

• Care for each child’s safety and well-being. 

• Endeavour to meet the requirements of children whatever their needs to achieve their full potential. 

• Ensure that each classroom is a positive and stimulating learning environment. 

• Set homework to extend the curriculum work in school. 

• Teach children to develop a positive attitude towards everyone regardless of difference in gender, race, culture, belief, values, age, and need. 

• Help children to understand their role in the village community. 

• Communicate effectively and sensitively with parents: 

1. Regular meetings to discuss the progress of children, indicating strengths and areas for development through individual targets. 

2. Provide prompt information about behaviour or class work that may be a cause for concern or celebration. 

3. Provide clear information about homework tasks. 

4. Provide opportunities for parents to become involved in school life. 

5. Provide information to parents about school activities through regular newsletters, open days, meetings and the annual report. 

6. Make available all relevant school policies, for information. 

The parents/carers will:

1. Make sure that each child arrives at school on time. 

2. Make sure children wear suitable clothing in line with the school’s code of dress and that the PE/games kit is brought to school each week. 

3. Support their children with homework tasks and ensure homework is returned within the set time. 

4. Attend termly consultations with the class teacher. 

5. Support and work with the school in any behaviour management programmes as outlined in the positive behaviour policy summary. 

6. Work in partnership with the school to develop positive attitudes towards those from different cultures and races and with different feelings, values and beliefs. 

7. Let the school know of any concerns that may affect their children’s work or behaviour at school or ability to do homework. 

8. Read and act upon any information sent home. 

9. Endeavour to provide a safe, secure and happy environment at home. 

10. Encourage other opportunities for home learning. 

11. Foster a positive attitude towards education and the school and use discretion when discussing issues or grievances in front of children, as these may have a negative effect on their outlook

The child will:

• Respect other’s culture, race, feelings, beliefs and values.

• Be kind and speak politely to everyone in school. 

• Take good care of the building, equipment and school grounds. 

• Try to wear school uniform daily and remember PE kit

• Behave in a safe way. 

• Be helpful. 

• Tell a member of staff if they are worried or unhappy. 

• Ensure that they will take home all school letters.

Together we will:

Value one another as partners with our children.
Listen to and support each other in our aim to provide the best education for our children.

Signed:       

• Parent   …………………………………………………..

• Head teacher   ………………………………………………….

• Pupil   …………………………………………………..

We have integrated provision for physically impaired pupils. We have the capacity to accommodate pupils with a range of complex needs within mainstream classes, supported, where necessary by specialist teachers and a team of pupil support assistants. We have the facility to provide on-site physiotherapy and speech and language therapy and occupational therapy can be organised through the appropriate bodies in the LA. As the school is on one level access is appropriately designed for non-ambulant pupils. Applications for entry for pupils with additional needs are considered in partnership with the Pupil Support Service of the LA.

Admission arrangements for pupils with disabilities.

• Pupils between 3 and 11 years (Primary Age Pupils) may be admitted on the recommendation of a statement of special needs, where the pupil’s needs have been matched to the provision available at St Athan Primary School, a mainstream school with the capacity to accept pupils who have physical disabilities. Pupils are admitted subject to annual reviews. Changes in the pupils needs can be reassessed at any time, if required. Admissions in these circumstances are arranged by Pupil Support Services in consultation with the school, parents and other relevant bodies.

• Pupils without a statement of special needs may be admitted in the nursery and reception classes through the recognised school / county policy and procedures and their needs assessed on admission. The school may need to carry out initial assessments in consultation with parents and other relevant persons to ensure that the pupil’s needs can be safely and appropriately met prior to admission. This is particularly important where specialised equipment and additional staff requirements are required. The school and the LA Pupil Support Services will endeavour to make reasonable arrangements to ensure pupils with disabilities have access to all aspects. Assessments may lead to pupils receiving a statement of special needs, making recommendations for future placements and provision.

• Parents and pupils are welcome to visit the school to see what we are able to offer for pupils with disabilities. It is important that parents and pupils are able to make informed decisions regarding potential admissions.

For specific admissions details please refer to the Vale LA Admissions Policy available at the school or from the LA. Sections 2.1, 2.2, 5.3 & 8.1)

• Put the well-being, development and progress of our

children first.

• All staff need to act in an open and transparent way with the children in their care. We have a duty to protect our children from discrimination, harm and to maintain professional boundaries.

• We need to maintain our high quality of provision at all times, taking responsibility for our areas and ensure that the children are given the learning experiences they require, in order to move them forward with their learning.

• Treating other people with dignity and respect.

• All staff are expected to treat other colleagues, pupils and visitors - including parents, with dignity and respect.

• Unacceptable behaviour such as discrimination, harassment or intimidation will not be tolerated.

• This includes physical and verbal abuse, use of inappropriate language or unprofessional behaviour with children, colleagues and visitors - including parents.

• Demonstrate honesty and integrity.

• All members of the school community - teachers, L.S.A.’s, parent helpers, Governors, catering and cleaning staff come into contact with a significant amount of data and information in relation to pupils, staff, school activities and many other matters.

We all have an obligation to read and observe the requirements of                    the Data Protection Act 1998.

• No-one should disclose sensitive information about the school and its employees to other parties (including parents, colleagues or internet sites.)

• Exemptions to this are suspected or alleged abuse of a child which must be dealt with via the appropriate Child Protection Procedures.

• All communications with the media must be directed through the Head teacher or Chair of Governors.

• Demonstrate respect for diversity and equality.

• All members of the school community will promote a positive ethos and provide the children with positive role models.