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Providing a safe environment for children and young people to learn is our paramount concern. Ofsted in December 2009 said about our school; The school has excellent safeguarding procedures which surpass recommended good practice across all areas of its work. Extremely robust arrangements are in place for ensuring that all children are safe. There are high levels of awareness issues related to safety which permeate the work of the school. Highwoods Community Primary School is committed to supporting young people and their families who may be suffering from significant harm with the aim of making sure they are kept safe both at school and at home.
Equality Statement
At Highwoods Community Primary School we will abide by the law in respect of any legislation on Equal Opportunities including the Equality Act 2010.
We value our children and believe they deserve to learn and achieve their full potential in a stimulating environment where they will thrive in this secure, happy and enjoyable school. Our school should be the key to a successful and fulfilling life. Our aims are: to provide a broad and balanced curriculum which develops the whole child to provide access to the curriculum for all levels of ability, based on a partnership between pupils, staff and parents to inspire enthusiastic and inquisitive children with an appetite for life long learning to develop confident, independent and articulate individuals with a strong sense of self fulfilment and high self esteem to ensure our children and staff enjoy full mental and physical health to enable children to take responsibility for their actions and decisions so that they will become responsible members of the community to enable children to develop spiritually and engender tolerance and respect for one another, the school environment and the wider community to ensure that a variety of reviewing and monitoring strategies are employed to enable reflective self evaluation and challenging target setting to respond positively to changes in the curriculum and the changing needs of the children
Design Technology
Work in Design Technology is often linked to other aspects of the curriculum, particularly to Mathematics and Science. Children have the opportunity to design and make a variety of products. Food technology is incorporated into Design Technology.
English
English is mainly taught through daily literacy lessons, with many skills practiced during cross curricular activities. This provides an opportunity for pupils to be involved in whole class reading and writing when aspects of grammar, punctuation and vocabulary work will be taught. Phonics and spelling skills are also covered. The children will spend some time working in groups during the hour and will work both independently and with the guidance of the teacher for both reading and writing activities. At the end of the session there are opportunities for pupils to present and discuss key issues in their work and revise and practise new skills.
Mathematics
The teaching of mathematics is based on the Primary Strategy, which places a strong emphasis on mental and oral manipulation of numbers to form a firm foundation for written computation. Investigational work forms an important part of the mathematics curriculum and will enable children to acquire the necessary skills and concepts and to develop their mathematical thinking. Children will be involved in practising these skills and where appropriate will apply them to other areas of the curriculum. Much of the mathematics taught is of a practical nature, which helps the children's understanding of new ideas. Proficiency in basic number work is important and Key Stage 2 children are taught in ability sets. In Key Stage 1 the work is differentiated according to ability. Computation is often linked with measurement, shape and money. The children learn to apply these skills to solve real life problems. An emphasis is placed on learning number bonds and children are expected to learn their tables.
Music
Children have opportunities to sing and enjoy music and to play a range of percussion and tuned instruments. Essex Music Services provide visiting music teachers to give individual lessons in a variety of instruments. There is an opportunity for all Year 5/6 children to learn to play the violin. Concerts are often performed for parents during the year.
Physical Activity
We encourage children to adopt a fit and healthy lifestyle. The physical activity curriculum includes individual and team activities, taught at a level appropriate to the needs and capabilities of the pupils. We are well resourced for the teaching of games and both halls are fully equipped for the teaching of dance and gymnastics. Swimming is also part of the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Professional coaching-staff frequently teach at the school and we encourage pupils to participate in a wide variety of sports. Extra-curricular activities are offered to pupils of all abilities and we currently have very successful football, rugby, cricket, netball and athletic teams who participate in local leagues and competitions. Each summer the children participate in our annual sports day.
Religious Education
School Assemblies and Religious Education, are based broadly on Christian principles, and set out to emphasise the belief that children should live and grow together in harmony. They also promote a greater understanding of other people's needs both locally and worldwide. The RE syllabus covers a number of religions including Christianity. Parents who wish their children to be withdrawn from Religious Education and Assembly should consult the Headteacher and alternative arrangements will be made.
Science
Science is a practical subject and from the earliest age children are encouraged to ask questions about the world around them and to look for answers to their questions. The science curriculum is studied in units which are revisited as a child progresses through the school. During the Foundation Stage a wealth of first hand experiences are provided for children to explore and make sense of the world around them. At Key Stage 1 the Science units are taught through topics and the work is integrated with other units wherever possible. At Key Stage 2 Science is taught as a discrete subject although links are still made with other curriculum areas. At all ages there is an emphasis on practical investigations. Science is studied in units which may be linked to other areas of the curriculum. The children are encouraged to think scientifically, to ask questions, and to plan and carry out investigations in order to answer their questions. A practical approach is adopted wherever possible.
School Organisation
The children are arranged in classes throughout the school in accordance with their Year group. All children will start full-time at school in the Autumn Term (September) following their 4 th birthday, at this stage they are Reception age children. Reception children are at the Foundation Stage. At the beginning of the following year, in September, the children become Year 1 pupils. Each September children progress to the next year group until the end of Year 6 when they transfer to Secondary Education. Y1 and Y2 children are at the infant stage known as Key Stage 1; Y3, Y4, Y5 and Y6 are juniors and are at Key Stage 2. The teacher in each class is responsible for the childrens work for much of the time but your child may occasionally work with other teachers or adults in other parts of the school. Parents wishing to discuss their childs individual needs can make an appointment with the Headteacher or class teacher.
Foundation Stage
Children in Early Years and Reception classes are working at the Foundation Stage. This is now called the EYFS. They study a very broad curriculum which aims to develop skills that give a good foundation for learning at Key Stage 1. At Highwoods we aim to create a calm, happy working atmosphere, placing great value on strong links between home and school. The classrooms are well resourced and they lead onto a secure outdoor area with a patio, garden and a variety of play equipment. At the Foundation Stage great emphasis is placed on personal and social development, so many activities are planned to encourage sharing and co-operation. A special feature of the day is snack time, which provides opportunities for the children to practise a wide variety of social skills. Many strategies, such as special child are in place to increase the pupils self esteem. Resources are organised so that the children can work as independently as possible and a simple uniform of polo shirts and joggers is encouraged so that pupils can change independently. At the end of the Reception Year practitioners complete the Foundation Stage Profile. The outcomes of this assessment are then shared with parents through the end of year written report. Learning Support Children with special educational needs are assessed on a regular basis. Some children are given individual education plans which are devised to support them. For children with individual educational plans and statements a specialist teacher may help to support them in class and for additional tuition. Children will work individually and in groups. We work in accordance with the guidelines of the government's 'Code of Practice for Identification and Assessment of Special Needs' and seek to co-operate with parents to provide maximum support for their child.
Parental Involvement
We encourage parents to take an active interest in the education of their child and to feel involved in the work and life of the school. The school welcomes the involvement of parents in sharing their expertise with the children. We also welcome parents in as helpers both in the classroom and on educational visits. Parents who wish to help at the school have to go through the necessary police checks before they start. The school has introduced the Early Bird initiative which means parents may come in to class with their child to help them get organised and settle down to work before school starts. Classroom doors open ten minutes before the bell and you will have time to help your child with their early morning activities. There are opportunities for parents to discuss their child's progress at Parent Evenings and to find out about various aspects of the curriculum. Parents are welcome to make appointments to discuss any aspect of school policy with the Headteacher. Each Autumn term we hold an open morning when prospective parents join us to see the school in action. Children are encouraged to follow up particular interests related to their class work. Teachers can advise parents on how to help their children at home, thus ensuring that parents and teachers work together for the benefit of the children. Most children will be asked to learn spellings and practise their reading and tables at home. The older children are also expected to undertake more formal homework on a regular basis.
School Council
Our school has an established School Council which is a body of pupils whose purpose is to represent their class and be a forum for active and constructive pupil input into the daily life of the School Community. This is to encourage the development of citizenship throughout the school. The councillors meet regularly with a teacher and discuss items that have been brought up in their class meetings. This is fed back to their fellow pupils and displayed on the School Council notice board in the main corridor.
Eco Committee
The elected eco committee members meet regularly to discuss all aspects of environmental concerns. Action plans are then drawn up to implement any changes/improvements e.g. recycling, energy saving etc. The eco committee have opportunities to speak to the governing body on a regular basis through the curriculum committee. Minutes of eco committee meetings are also on the notice board in the main corridor. The school has created a set of allotments for each class to grow their own fruit and vegetables. The school has achieved Green Flag Status.
General Information
The following information has been set out in alphabetical order for your easy reference.
Admission Arrangements
See Appendix 1
Allergies
It is vital that you inform the school of any allergies suffered by your child. Epipens must be kept in school for those who need them. We will require parents to complete a School Agreement Protocol and submit a recent photograph of the child. The school kitchen will advise parents about our lunch time menus and every effort is made to ensure pupils with allergies do not eat inappropriate foods. The school has an allergies policy which is available on request.
Attendance Times
School Hours: Infants Juniors 9.00 am - 12.00 noon 8.55 am - 12.10pm (Lunch 12 - 1 pm) (Lunch 12.10 - 1 pm) and 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm. and 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm.
Children should not arrive at school unaccompanied before 8.45 am as the school cannot take responsibility for any child before this time, however, please ensure that your child is punctual as lateness is disruptive. If your child is regularly late you will be notified by the school and if the problem continues the Education Welfare Officer may be involved. Any child arriving after the completion of the register will be marked late. During a normal school week 23 hours will be spent on teaching at Key Stage 1 and 24 hours at Key Stage 2. These hours do not include registration, assembly and break times. Parents should collect their children promptly at the end of the day.
Bullying
The school has a written policy on bullying. Because we regard bullying as extremely serious any incident is dealt with promptly. Please let us know immediately if your child experiences any problem of this sort. The school holds an annual anti-bullying week and has recently published a Cyber-Bullying policy.
Complaints Procedure
Governors resolve any complaints as speedily as possible under an approved procedure. Copies of this are available in the school office.
Educational Visits
Visits to an appropriate part of the locality are often an important element in the children's work. When these visits take place during school time we ask parents to make a voluntary contribution towards the cost. The majority of trips are dependent on voluntary parental contributions. If any family finds these payments difficult please contact the Headteacher to discuss this in confidence. No charge is made for parent helpers on these visits. See also Charging and Remissions, Appendix 2.
Eleven-Plus Policy
The policy of Highwoods Community Primary School is to support children being entered for the selection procedure in the following ways:Work for all children is differentiated according to their ability and this ensures that those children who are able will work at the appropriate level of the National Curriculum, e.g. Levels 5 and 6 for Maths and English. Very able children will be included in Extension Groups. The Headteacher supports children to prepare them for the 11 plus tests. The Consortium of Selective Schools can provide parents with information on the Eleven-Plus tests. The Headteacher will discuss any queries on an individual basis and parents will be given further advice about their child. Practice papers can be purchased through most book stores and on the internet.
Emergency Closure
If the weather is very bad, heavy snow, for example, or there are local power cuts, it may not be possible to open the school. In these circumstances parents should listen for messages on local radio stations or contact the school for information before sending their child to school. Children that are sent to school without adult supervision should be told that they must always report to the office even if they learn that the school will be closed. This is important to prevent children returning to an empty house. The full school policy on emergency closure is available in the office. The school will contact parents via Parent Mail, so please make sure that you notify the school office immediately of any changes to your phone number or email address.
Equalities
At Highwoods School we abide by the law in respect of the Equality Act 2010. Our aim is to ensure that individuals or groups of individuals with protected characteristics (Race, Gender, Religion or belief or those without a religion or belief, Sexual orientation, Ethnicity, Impairment / disability, socio-economic status) are not disadvantaged or discriminated against and we will take prompt and positive action to address issues that arise. There are plans and policies in place to facilitate equality of access to the school building and the curriculum. Where appropriate reasonable adjustments will be made to enable equality of access and participation for disabled pupils. For details, please see our policies for Equal Opportunities, Disability Action, Race Equality, Gender Equality, Behaviour, Anti-bullying, SEN and Inclusion
Exclusions
See Pastoral Care and Behaviour Policy section.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Clubs take place in the lunch hour or after school. Their exact nature varies with the time of year and the interests of the staff. The activities may include Art and Textiles, Choir, Violin, Netball, Football, Rugby, Cricket, Computer Club and Athletics. The following activities are provided by outside agencies: Little Musketeers, Colchester United, Carolyns School of Dance, Runaround, Colchester School of Gymnastics and Water Sports club.
First Aid
Minor injuries, such as cuts and grazes, are dealt with by staff trained in First Aid. If your child is unwell or has a more serious injury we will contact you as soon as possible. A record is kept of all incidents that require medical attention. Please make sure we have an emergency telephone number in addition to your home number if you are not at home during the day.
Governing Body
(See Appendix 4) The school has a Governing Body which is responsible for governance, strategy, policy, and the Headteacher is accountable to the Governing Body. Parent Governors have an important role and are elected by parents of pupils at the school. They have every opportunity to play their full part in decision making and it is our policy that whenever practicable a Governor is involved with teaching staff appointments, including being part of the interviewing panel. The Governing Body of the school consists of the Headteacher, and representatives of the staff, parents, the community and the Local Authority.
Healthy Schools
The school is committed to providing a healthy environment in every respect and we are proud to have achieved the Healthy Schools Award. The school has a Healthy Schools working party looking at current issues connected with health.
Jewellery
Children should not wear jewellery except watches and small sleepers or studs. On days when they are involved in PE or Games we strongly recommend that no jewellery at all is worn as any damage resulting from the wearing of these items cannot be regarded as the responsibility of the school or the Education Authority. Children with pierced ears will not participate in PE sessions unless they can be removed.
Kids Club
There is an independent Kids Club situated on the school site and this can provide before and after school care for pupils between 7 am and 9 am (Breakfast Club) and 3 pm and 6.30 pm. The club is also available for the majority of the school holidays. The phone number is 01206 855837.
Lost Property
Lost property is kept in the family room and parents are welcome to check to see if their child's property has been handed in. Labelled garments are always returned to the child but each year many items which have not been named remain unclaimed. Items which remain unclaimed at the end of each term will be disposed of.
Medicines
If your child has been ill but is regarded by the doctor as fit to return to school it may then be necessary for you to come in to school to administer a prescribed medicine at the correct time. Medicines must be labelled with the child's name and class. Non prescribed medicines may be administered by school staff on receipt of written permission. Although we try to ensure medication is given at the correct time parents should be aware that this is not always possible. With young children, who may forget to go to the office, it is necessary that parents make arrangements to come in and give the medication themselves if the timing of the dose is important. Pupils suffering with asthma should keep an inhaler in school. These are always kept where children have easy access to them. Our school nurse regularly advises us on updating policies for medicines in schools. Our school nurse holds regular drop-in sessions each term.
Meeting Children from School (See also - Road Safety Page 13)
You are welcome to wait for your child in the paved area outside the school. Please do not bring your dog into the school grounds. Pre-school children should be closely supervised. It is important that children are collected on time but if parents are delayed they should collect their child from the front entrance. Children must be supervised until 3.20 pm. If families decide to use the adventure playground they do so at their own risk but please do leave the school site at 3.20 so that extra curricular clubs can begin.
Parent Governors
(See Appendix 4)
Parent Letters
Parents are kept in touch with forthcoming events through the means of fortnightly school newsletters. These are sent home with the eldest child in each family and we hope that most of them arrive safely! School newsletters are posted on the school website. Each term Year group newsletters are also posted on the school website.
Pupil Involvement
Buddies - Buddies are Year 6 pupils who have been trained by the childrens charity Childline. They are available at playtimes to listen to any pupil who wants to talk to a friendly and trustworthy Buddy about a problem - usually quite small. Buddies look out for the lonely child, set up group games and generally make playtimes a better experience for many pupils.
At Highwoods we have a special nurture group that meets every lunch time and caters for children who may find the outside playground challenging. The club has two members of staff who volunteer to spend time with the selected children, playing games and eating lunch with them. This gives the children quality time with each other and the staff members. There are opportunities to build Lego, use Knex and play board games. KATs club is an integral part of our inclusion programme and valued by children, parents and staff.
Librarians Year 6 pupils act as Librarians, using the computer to check books in and out, returning books to shelves and helping younger pupils in their choice of books. Prefects - Year 6 prefects are chosen because of their high standards in all areas - work, attitude, presentation, relationships and responsibility. They are given many duties throughout the school which contribute to the welfare of pupils in particular and everyone in general; for example, prefects answer the phone at lunchtime, they assist younger children in the dinner hall and they show visitors around the school for special events. School Council - See Page 8
Road Safety
The children are regularly taught about road safety. In order to ensure that it is as safe as possible for children leaving the school premises at the end of the day, parents should not park near the school. Whenever possible children should be brought to school and collected on foot. Walking to school is beneficial for children's health and fitness and assists in the development of Road Safety skills. The police have requested that we remind parents that parking is a problem in the area, so when it is essential to use your car please park with care - avoiding yellow lines and blocking roads and turnings. Cycling The school is now a Bike It school. The school runs Bikeability courses at Level 1 and Level 2 for children. Highwoods is committed to Cycle Colchester Bike partnership which runs adult training events at our school.
School Audit
We regularly carry out a School Audit. Questionnaires are issued periodically for parents to complete and return. This normally takes place during the Autumn term. The results are used to help us draw up our School Improvement Plan.
School Meals
It is our priority to offer a school meals service which provides pupils with a healthy balanced diet based around sourcing local fresh ingredients and creating high quality meals cooked by our own staff on site. We continue to develop our food and service to meet and exceed the government requirements for school meals and as such we are committed to ensuring that through our meals we support teaching, learning and our healthy schools status. All dinner money must be brought to school on Monday (or the first day of the week that the child is at school). It is essential that all money must be in an envelope/money bag labelled with the child's name. Envelopes specially designed for the payment of dinner money are available from the school office. Cheques issued to Highwoods C P School are also acceptable. If your child normally stays at school for lunch it is important that you inform us in writing if you wish them to come home for lunch on an odd occasion. This is to ensure that a child does not leave the school premises when parents have not actually requested that they do so. Packed Lunches Parents can opt for their child to have a packed lunch. In line with our healthy school approach we encourage all parents who supply a packed lunch to follow healthy eating guidelines. Those bringing packed lunches may include a drink in a non-breakable flask. Children should not bring glass bottles, fizzy drinks or sweets, including chocolate and crisps. School Uniform As part of its policy of promoting an ordered school in which the children can take pride in, the children wear a school uniform as detailed in Appendix 6. The uniform can be purchased from school and local stores. We ask that all children should wear shoes rather than trainers to school. Please make sure your child's clothes are all named.
Secondary Education
We maintain close links with The Gilberd School and the majority of pupils transfer there in Year 7. During Year 6 the children may take the Secondary Selection Procedure on the 22 nd September 2012, organised by the Selective Schools (see Eleven-Plus Policy section). During the Summer Term there is an opportunity to discuss how this procedure works.
Smoking
This is a non-smoking establishment. For the benefit of the children we ask that you refrain from smoking on the school premises.
Students
It is the policy of the school to provide placements for students. Nursery Nurses and work experience students regularly spend time in the school and assist teachers in the classroom. They are always supervised and make a valuable contribution as classroom helpers. We regularly have student teachers on teaching practice who work with a particular class. They work alongside staff in teaching the curriculum planned for the term and gradually take increased responsibility for the class.
Swimming
Swimming is taught as part of the National Curriculum and delivered during years 3 & 4. This requires a voluntary contribution from parents to meet the cost of tuition and transport. It is important to remember that a voluntary contribution is essential for this activity to take place. The school cannot fund this activity from our funds.
Travel Plan
As part of the Healthy Schools Initiative we aim to improve all aspects of school life which contribute to the well-being and health of pupils and staff. We believe a School Travel Plan has benefits for children, parents and the whole school community. Parents can contribute to the success of the Travel Plan by walking all or part of the way with their children and reinforcing their road safety skills. There should also be benefits for our local environment such as reduction of unnecessary car journeys where there is a safe alternative way to travel. Our school travel plan paid for a modern cycle shelter to support children cycling to school. Our latest School Travel Plan was written in February 2010.
Website
The school website can be found at www.highwoods.essex.sch.uk. You can access information about the school and new pictures of events and activities. The website also provides a link to the most recent Ofsted report which provides a detailed picture of the schools strengths and areas for development.
Appendix 1
Admissions Policy Statement The number intended to admit for each academic year is 60, however for the academic year 2008/2009 the governing body were given leave to admit an additional 30 children to the foundation stage for one year only. In 2009/2010 the school moved to an all in entry in the Autumn term. LA Policy (2010/2011) Children are legally entitled to a place in school at the beginning of the term after their fifth birthday. Children can be admitted at the start of the term during which they become five, if their parents so wish, and at this age they are known as 'rising-five'. Admissions Procedure There is no guarantee of a place for children living in the priority admissions area. However, reception aged children who submit an application by the closing date will be allocated a place if they are either : Children Looked After; Children living in the priority admissions area with a sibling attending the school; Children resident in the priority admission area of Queen Boudica School or Myland School with a sibling attending Highwoods who joined before the academic year 2010/11 Other children living in the priority admissions area; Children living outside the priority admissions area with a sibling attending the school; Remaining applications. Application for Places
The common application form is the only acceptable form of application, and this enables parents to apply for up to three schools in preference order. The availability of the common application form, printed in the Primary Education in Essex booklet and available online, will be communicated to parents of all known Essex resident eligible children registered with an Essex GP. The Primary Education in Essex booklet will be obtainable from primary schools, libraries, the LA and downloadable from the ECC website.
Appeal Mechanism Where parents are unsuccessful in securing a place at their preferred school arrangements for an appeal within the terms of the 1996 Education Act will be sent out automatically.
Appendix 2
Availability of Information
Please refer to the publication scheme on information available under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Parents are welcome to request a copy of documents and policies from the school.
School Attendance
In the academic year 11/12 there were 425 pupils of compulsory school age on roll for at least one session. 4.2% of sessions (half days) were missed through authorised absence and 0.1% through unauthorised absence.
Appendix 3
HOLIDAY DATES 2012/2013
Non Pupil days 2012 - Monday 23rd July, Monday 3rd September, Monday 5th November Non Pupil Days 2013 - Monday 7th January, Monday 22nd July, Tuesday 23rd July
Appendix 4
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Appendix 5
Teaching Staff
Mr Peter Appleton Mrs Nicola Bedford Mrs Nicola Cox/Mrs Sam Cosh Mrs Gemma Chester Miss Zoe Cornick Mrs Sharon Corton Mr Paul Disley Mrs Kate Djurovich Mrs Maggie East Mr Simon English Ms Emma Grant Mrs Hannah Harbord Miss Holly Kularatne Miss Martha McLewin Mrs Hayley Mitchell Mrs Helen Rose Mrs Katie Tait Mrs Beth Tolhurst
Senco
Office Staff
Mrs Eve Sargent Mrs Helen Bailey Mrs Elaine Dingwall Mrs Joan Stuart Office Manager Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant
HLTA
Mrs Sally Frankland Mrs Karen Ward
Nursery Nurse
Mrs Sue Wright
Kitchen Staff
Mrs Sue Murrell Mrs Kelly Bishopp Mrs Andrea Collins Mrs Beverley Hutley Catering Manager Catering Assistant Catering Assistant Catering Assistant
Midday Staff
Mrs Denise Denmead Mrs Tracy Fisk Mrs Yvette Witney Mrs Sandra Hinson Mrs Sonya Constable Mrs Vicki Costanzo Mrs Tamzin Myatt Mrs Janet Marven Mrs Leonora Michael Mrs Ingrid White Mrs Soumi Mandal Senior Midday Assistant Senior Midday Assistant Midday Assistant Midday Assistant Midday Assistant Midday Assistant Midday Assistant Midday Assistant Midday Assistant Midday Assistant
Premises Staff
Mr Neil Mecklenburgh Miss Judy Hinson Miss Hayley Hopkins Site Manager Cleaner Cleaner
APPENDIX 6
UNIFORM LIST
Plain pale blue shirt/ blouse/polo shirt Navy jumper/cardigan Grey or navy skirt or pinafore dress Grey shorts or trousers Blue and white gingham dress/skirt Blue/white/grey socks/tights Sweatshirts/reversible fleeces and cardigans in our own school design are available from the school office. Black or brown school-type shoes/sandals Trainers should only be worn for some PE activities Please send children with a peg to hold wellington boots together if these are worn in wet weather All coats should have a large hook in order that they can be hung up properly. Early Years and Reception Pale blue polo top Navy jogging bottoms Navy sweatshirt All clothing should be easy to put on and take off so that the children can be independent.
Physical Education - Clothing for ALL Pupils White short-sleeved T-Shirt Dark blue shorts Black or white plimsolls. Trainers and a tracksuit are recommended for outdoor lessons. A large drawstring bag is necessary to hold PE clothing. Summer hats with the school logo are also available from the office