School Admissions Consultation

Our school admissions are managed by Cheshire West & Chester Council, who are responsible for ensuring sufficiency of places for all children.  Due to lower numbers of children being born in the local area, the LA are consulting on reducing our Published Admission Number (PAN) from 45 to 30 for the Reception year group.  This will be effective from September 2026.  

The consultation documents are available here.

The proposals will not affect children who are currently at the school, nor will it impact the admission of younger siblings of children who are currently at the school.

Why We Have a Maths Calculation Policy

At Wincham Community Primary School, we believe in making maths as clear and understandable as possible for every child. That's why we have a Maths Calculation Policy that follows the Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract (CPA) approach. Our Calculation Policy outlines how we use the CPA approach across different year groups and for different types of calculations. This ensures consistency in our teaching and helps children progress smoothly through the stages.

How Parents Can Use the Policy

We encourage parents to familiarize themselves with our Maths Calculation Policy, which can be found on the school website. By understanding the CPA approach, you can support your child's learning at home in a way that aligns with our teaching methods.

Here are some ways you can use the policy:

• See how we teach: The policy provides examples of how we teach specific calculations in each year group.

• Use similar language: Using the same vocabulary and methods as the school can help avoid confusion for your child.

• Support homework: You can use the policy to understand the methods your child is learning and provide appropriate support.

• Continue the learning: Even beyond homework, you can use the CPA approach to reinforce maths concepts in everyday situations.

How can we help you?

Respiratory illnesses in school

There are a range of coughs, colds and the like in school at the moment.  All classes have windows open to increase ventilation, and staff are constantly reminding chidlren about hand hygiene, the importance of hand washing, and using tissues when sneezing/ coughing.  Unless children have a high temperature, or are genuinely too unwell to attend, they should still be present in school.  

If your child is unwell and will not be attending school you must let us know the reason for the absence before 9.00 am by calling the absence line 01606 668380. You should call the absence line before 9am each day until your child returns to school to give an update.

When you leave your message please do not just say that your child is "poorly" or "not well".  You should provide the following information:

• What symptoms your child has

• When your child started to feel unwell

• If you will be making/have already made a doctor’s appointment

• Is your child able to attend school with calpol/painkillers/anti biotics etc?

• When do you expect them to return? Ensure this is realistic and in line with the NHS advice

• Do you need support with anything else?

If your child has sickness or diarrhoea they must be kept off school for at least 48 hours after the last attack of vomiting and / or diarrhoea. If parents adhere to this rule, hopefully these nasty bugs will not spread from one child to another easily.

For more information on specific illnesses please refer to the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/