Prospectus

2017 ~ 2018
Mr A Morris B Sc (Hons) Greenfields Primary School
Head Teacher Hemsworth Way
Shrewsbury
Mrs L Prior B.A. (Hons) Shropshire
Deputy Head Teacher SY1 2AH

Telephone: 01743 236397

Fax: 01743 240866
E-mail:
office@greenfieldsapps.co.uk

Dear Parent

Welcome to Greenfields Primary School which opened in September l988 replacing Coton Mount
Infant School and The Lancasterian School. Please telephone or call at the school to make an
appointment to look around and talk with the Headteacher and staff. This booklet will provide you
with current information on the school, its aims, curriculum and activities. The information in this
booklet is correct at the time of printing, but it is possible that changes may be made before or after
the year starts. You will be notified of any changes in policy, procedures and curriculum in our
newsletters.

Yours sincerely

Mr A Morris
Headteacher
 GREENFIELDS PRIMARY SCHOOL
MISSION STATEMENT

At Greenfields we aim to understand precisely our

children`s individual needs and work together to ensure
they are met with a range of holistic opportunities that
develop the child through every aspect of their learning.

Aims of the school:

Children are happy, safe and feel valued at school.

The school will seek to raise every child`s self-esteem.
Every child will have the opportunity to access a broad curriculum.
Children are encouraged to be independent thinkers and self motivated learners.
We will seek to challenge children`s thinking and to faster enquiring minds.
We will stimulate and facilitate creativity and appreciation of human
aspirations and achievements
To develop physical skills, healthy mental attitude and understand the importance of
pursuing healthy and safe lifestyles.
To work and play collaboratively in support of each other.

Working Together, Together Things Work

STAFF
Headteacher Mr A Morris
Deputy Head Teacher Mrs L Prior
Assistant Head Teacher Mrs H Thorpe

Teaching Staff
KS1 Teaching and Learning Co-ordinator Miss R Goodall
KS2 Teaching and Learning Co-ordinator Mr C Hunt
SENCO Manager Mrs H Thorpe
Network Manager Mr C Evans
Teaching Staff

Miss L Daley Mrs K Oliver

Mrs S Daly-Smith Mrs L Prior
Mrs C Edwards Miss L Perry
Mr C Evans Mrs S Rose
Mrs K French Miss M Smith
Miss R Goodall Mr L Thomas
Ms H Gwilt Mrs H Thorpe
Mr C Hunt Miss N Wilson
Miss H Nelson Mrs S L Wilson

Classes
Year R Rowan Year R Willow
Year 1 Holly Year 1 Acer
Year 2 Sycamore Year 2 Elm
Year 3 Beech Year 3/4 Oak
Year 4 Poplar Year 5 Ash
Year 5/6 Chestnut Year 6 Maple
Non-teaching Staff

School Business Manager Mrs L Comerford

Adminstrator Mrs T Lloyd

N.N.E.B. Mrs D Kenny

Mrs I Florian

Classroom Support Staff

Mrs K Baines
Mrs A Barnard
Mrs S Brookfield Lamie
Miss R Chew
Mrs A Carter
Mrs N Coupland
Mrs L Featherstone
Mrs C Gough
Mr F Grimstead
Mrs C Hudson
Miss J Hewitt
Mrs V Jones
Ms J Kane
Mrs V McClure
Mrs S Preston
Mrs G Pugh
Mrs D Robinson
Miss V Salt
Mr I Smith
Mrs P Steele
Mrs D Williams

Caretaker Mr B Leeke

Cook-in-Charge Ms N Thomas

Kitchen Assistants Mrs J Dodds

Mrs J Fanning
Mr J Lewis

Supervisory Assistants Mr R Andrews

Mrs K Baines
Miss R Chew
Mrs P Dawe
Mrs N Griffiths
Mr F Grimstead
Mrs E Millichope
Mrs H Pryce
Mrs S Preston
 Health and Safety Policy

The school Governors and Head Teacher recognize their responsibility to provide a safe and healthy
environment for all employees, pupils, visitors, contractors at the premises and those affected by the
schools activities elsewhere.

Within the ethos of self-regulation the Governors and Head Teacher will, so far as is reasonably
practicable, ensure a safe place of work and a safe system of work.

In carrying out the above policy effectively the school Governors and Head Teacher will:
Seek the co-operation, through consultation and involvement, of all employees. With a
view to implementing the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and
associated legislation.
Maintain all places of work, including the means of access and egress from such places, in
a safe condition and ensure that work equipment and systems of work are maintained to be
safe and without risks to health.
Provide and maintain facilities and arrangements for the welfare of employees and pupils,
including adequate provision of first aid treatment.
Ensure safety and the absence of risks to health and to the general environment in
connection with the use, handling, storage, transport and disposal of articles and
substances, and to provide appropriate personal protective equipment where necessary.
Bring to the attention of all regular and temporary employees, pupils, visitors and
contractors, at the school premises, sites and undertakings, their responsibilities with regard
to their own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
This will involve the provision of such information, instruction, training and supervision as
necessary.
Identify, eliminate or reduce by controls, hazards which exist at the place of work through
workstation and work activity risk assessment, and bring such hazards to the attention of
employees and others who may be affected. This will include the formulation and where
necessary, practice of effective procedures for use in the event of serious risk or imminent
danger.

In addition to assist in the proper implementation of this policy they will:

Keep abreast of legislation by ensuring adequate and appropriate advice through persons
competent in health and safety matters and provide the necessary resources to ensure
effective safety management. This will include monitoring health and safety performance
on a regular basis with regards to places of work, work activities and where necessary,
contractor activities as well as keeping records.
Bring the policy statement and relevant health and safety arrangements not only to the
attention of all employees, but other persons affected by the schools activities. The policy
statement, organization and arrangements will be reviewed and amended as often as
necessary.
Parents and School

We look forward to building a partnership between home and school. There is now much research
evidence to show that children are more likely to do well at school if parents support them. Parental
interest seems to make all the difference to their development.

We expect parents to hear their child read several times a week.

Please feel free to come and talk with us about any queries or concerns. Day-to-day points such as
dental appointments can be mentioned at the beginning and end of the day. It is preferable to talk to
staff when the children are not around. The Headteacher will be pleased to see you whenever he is not
teaching. Please make an appointment, if you want a definite time, with Mrs. Comerford, the School
Administrator.

We need to know certain things about your child so that we can care properly for them and you will be
asked to fill in an admission form. Please notify us of any changes. Please remember that things
which happen at home, whether serious or trivial, may affect your child, and if school knows about
them we can help if need be.

For parents of children who are entering school for the first time a number of sessions are arranged
prior to the child starting school to help the child familiarise themselves with school. There is a
meeting for parents at which we explain the curriculum, school routines and expectations of behaviour.
Follow up meetings are arranged with the class teacher to enable teacher and parents to talk about how
the child has settled into school.

Admissions Policy

You will find the admissions policy on Shropshire Council`s web site
Follow this link:

https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/school-admissions/admission-arrangements-and-
criteria/admission-arrangements-for-shropshire-council-schools-2015-16/

No priority or guarantee of a place at primary school will be given related to attendance at nursery
located at school.
Admission limits will not be breached by the LA where to do so would necessitate class sizes in
Key Stage One of more than 30 pupils.
Admissions to Greenfields at Initial allocation stage for educational year 2015 2016
1st Preference 59
2ns Preference 28
3rd Preference 15
Published Admissions limit 50

Further information will be available in the Parents Guide to Education in Shropshire, which is
produced by the LA, or on the Shropshire Council Web Site www.Shropshire.gov

Should parents wish to put their child`s name down for this school they can get a yellow form from the
school office, prior to filling in the LA admission form
Curriculum

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Children are competent learners from birth and develop and learn in a variety of ways. The EYFS
supports children to be happy, healthy, stay safe and be successful. It is based on four main
themes:

A Unique Child Positive Relationships

Every child is a competent learner, who can be
capable, confident and self assured.
Enabling Environments
The environment plays a key role in helping
children to reach their potential.
Children learn to be strong and independent
from a base of loving and secure relationships
with parents and/or others.
Learning and Development
Children learn through play and in other ways,
at their own rate and all areas of learning tie
together and are equally important.

There are three prime areas of learning in Foundation Stage which are an essential base for children
to progress upon.

The prime areas are:

Personal Social and Emotional Development
Communication and Language
Physical Development
The three prime areas are applied and reinforced by four specific areas. These specific areas are
closely linked to the National Curriculum subject areas for Key stage 1.

The specific areas are:

Literacy
Maths
Understanding of the World
Expressive Art and Design

The children are taught through planned, purposeful play which has stemmed from childrens
interests and enthusiasms.

Key Stages 1 & 2

The School Curriculum is based on the nine areas of experience as laid down by the National
Curriculum. These are the core subjects of English, Mathematics, and Science, and the foundation
subjects of Technology, History, Geography, Art, Physical Education and Music. Added to these are
Personal and Social Education, Religious Education and Health Education. Educational visits take
place throughout the year and we try to provide residential visits for the older children.

Visitors with special interests come into school to support the Theme work. These can include people
from the Museum and Library Services, people demonstrating how people lived in the past as well as
people from the local community. Each member of Staff has a specialist area of the Curriculum and
co-ordinates the work of that area in school.
Every day the children are taught literacy and numeracy for a significant period of time. Many aspects
of the curriculum are taught as subjects but all classes study termly themes to make links from one
subject to another. THE TEACHERS AND GOVERNORS BELIEVE THAT THE PRIORITY
MUST BE THE TEACHING OF LITERACY AND NUMERACY. THE REMAINING TIME
WILL BE USED TO OFFER CHILDREN A BALANCED CURRICULUM.

Children are taught as part of the whole class, with ability groupings and mixed ability groups as
appropriate for the task and the needs of the child.

Copies of the following documents may be seen by contacting the schools secretary:

All subject policies and schemes of work

OFSTED report
Governors meeting minutes
Copies of all the letters sent to parents.

Complaints Procedure

Parents who have a complaint with regards to any school matter are advised to contact the Headteacher.
Should the matter not be resolved satisfactorily, parents may then appeal to the Chair of Governors.
Forms and Policy on school web site.

Organisation of Classes

Children are organised into classes based on their age and ability. Other criteria are applied when staff
and parents feel that the child would benefit. Children with special educational needs will be given
extra support. As with all state schools the years are labeled as follows:

Foundation Nursery and Reception (Year N2 and Year R)

Key Stage 1 Year 1 and Year 2
Key Stage 2 Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6

Religious Education

Shropshire's Standing Committee on Religious Education (SACRE) has produced an Agreed Syllabus,
and the school will continue to implement this.

Parents who wish their child to be withdrawn from collective worship should contact the Head Teacher.
Daily assemblies provide an opportunity for the school to meet together and will include visiting
speakers and sharing work.
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES

All teachers are teachers of special educational needs. We recognize that it is the teacher`s
responsibility to meet the needs of all children in their class through their classroom organization,
teaching materials, teaching style and differentiation. However, if the pupil does not make adequate
progress even when teaching approaches are targeted at the pupil`s identified area of weakness, then the
pupil may be identified as having special educational needs.

Guiding Principle
Our guiding principle is one of Inclusion. We want to identify and break down possible barriers to
learning
.
Objectives in making provision for pupils with SEND

We value all the pupils in our school equally.

To ensure that all pupils have equal access to a broad, balanced curriculum which is
differentiated to meet individual needs and abilities

The aims of education for all children are the same, regardless of their difficulties or
disabilities.

It is the responsibility of all teachers to identify and meet the SEN of pupils. In this they
can draw on the resources of the whole school.

Every child is entitled to have his or her particular needs recognised and addressed.
To offer high quality support to ensure that all needs are met.

To maximize the opportunities for students with special educational needs to join in with
all the activities of the school.

All children are entitled to experience success.

Consideration of SEN crosses all curriculum areas and all aspects of teaching and learning.

Any pupils may encounter difficulties in school at some stage

All special educational provision is more effective if pupils and parents are fully involved.

To seek the views of the child and take them into account

To acknowledge and draw on parent/carer knowledge and expertise in relation to their

child.

This document will contribute to achieving these objectives by ensuring that provision for pupils with
SEN is a matter for the whole school and is a part of the continuous cycle of assessment and review
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND WELFARE

School Times

Morning begins 9.00am and ends 11.30am - Nursery

9.00am and ends 12.00pm - Reception & KS1
9.00am and ends 12.15pm - KS2

Afternoon begins 12.45pm and ends 3.15pm - Nursery

1.00pm and ends 3.15pm - Reception & KS1
(with afternoon play for 15 minutes)
1.15pm and ends 3.15pm - KS2

8.50am. Doors are opened to allow children into their respective classes where the class teacher is
supervising children. Children use the doors to their class room from the playground. Parents should
only use the front door for office visits.

In accordance with LA advice we are unable to make arrangements for supervision of children arriving
earlier.

It is important that young children are brought to, and met from, school by their parents or an adult to
whom the parent has given responsibility. For the safety of your child, we need to know who is
meeting them if you are unable to do so. This is particularly important if a child has to be collected
during the school day. Please send a note, or tell your childs class teacher.

GENERAL SCHOOL ISSUES:

Car Parking
Parents are requested not to park on the Ellesmere Road. Please drive down the road to the school,
turn, and face in the right direction for leaving. Please do not use the school car park. Wherever
possible children are encouraged to walk, cycle or ride their scooter to school.

Absences
In all cases of absence, please call or send a note of explanation. Verbal messages via the children are
not satisfactory. Unauthorised absences are marked in the school register.
Parents whose childs attendance is below 90% will be contacted.

Current attendance figures are:

Authorised absence 3.7%
Un-authorised Absence 0.1%

Accidents and Illness

It is essential to have the correct address and telephone number in the event of an accident at school.
Also it is helpful to have a daytime contact number for working parents. Should the child require
urgent medical treatment the appropriate medical attention will be sought. We will endeavour to inform
parents as soon as possible.
Where children have had a sickness bug the LA advice is that they should not attend school for 48
hours after the last bout of sickness.
Administration of Medicines

All requests to administer medication to pupils during the school day must be made in writing to
the Head Teacher. (Medicine forms are available form the school office).

The school will consider each request on its merits. Where it is practicable the school may well prefer
parents to come into school at appropriate times to administer the medicine themselves or make
arrangements at break or lunchtime for the pupil to go home to receive the medication.

The school may refuse to undertake administration where this is seen to be the reasonable decision in
the best interests of the school eg. In such cases where timings of dosage are crucial to the health of the
pupil cannot be guaranteed: where specific technical or medical knowledge and/or training is required:
where administration would make unacceptable intimate contact with the pupil necessary.

The school will not agree to administer any medication in school without a written formal request form
having been made.

The school will not agree to administer any medication in school that is not essential during the course
of the school day. [If it is acceptable for doses to be given before and after school the school should not
be being asked to administer during the day].

All requests will need to be discussed fully with the head or other authorised member of staff before any
medicines are sent into school.

Any prescribed medicine must be supplied to the school in the original container, labelled by the
pharmacist with the name of the medicine, full instructions for use and the name of the pupil. Any non-
prescribed medicine bought by the family should be in the original container bearing the manufacturers
instructions/guidelines. The school may refuse to administer any medicines supplied in inappropriate
containers.

For pupils on long-term medication the request form should be renewed by the parent/carer when
required by the school and in any event at the beginning of each new school year.

Parents are responsible for notifying the school immediately in writing of any subsequent changes in
medicines or doses.

Parents are responsible for obtaining fresh supplies of medication.

Parents are responsible for notifying the school immediately the medication has been stopped by the
doctor.

Parents are responsible for collecting and disposing of any unused or expired medication at the end of
each term.

A record will be kept by the school of all medicines administered and when in respect of each pupil for
whom it has agreed to administer medicines.

Where they feel it to be necessary the school reserves the right to ask parents to supply a doctors note
to support/confirm the information given on the request form.
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE

The following information sets out the arrangements for routine services provided by the School Health
Service in conjunction with the school.

The School has a named School Nurse who is based at Shrewsbury and whose telephone number is
01743 277673.

The School also has a named School Doctor who is a Community Paediatrician.

During your childs first term in Reception Class they will be offered a health check, including a
measurement of height and weight and a hearing test which will be carried out by the School Nurse.
Your child will also have a vision test carried out by an Orthoptist. During Year 6, your child will be
offered a height and weight screening by the School Nurse as part of the national initiative to monitor
obesity levels. You will be asked to give your consent before these procedures take place.

If you have any concerns about your childs health, including bedwetting, soiling or behaviour at home,
you can contact the School Nurse who will be pleased to discuss those concerns with you and arrange
to see you and your child if this would be helpful.

The School Health Service operates a system of selective medicals which are offered if parents,
school staff or the School Nurse have concerns about the health of any child in school. In all cases,
full discussion will take place with parents and parental consent obtained before an appointment with
the Community Paediatrician is made.

Personal Property

Children should always hand money to the teacher upon arrival at school. All money brought in to
school must be in a sealed envelope with the childs name, the amount of money enclosed and the
reason for the money clearly marked on the envelope.

Children should not bring valuables, toys or items such as personal stereos into school.
School cannot be held responsible for loss of personal property

Clothing should be clearly marked with the child's name. Items are mislaid and this causes distress for
everyone concerned; labeling frequently prevents mistaken ownership and helps to solve problems of
identity quickly.

Art and Craft. We have a supply of painting aprons in school. However, an old shirt with the sleeves
cut to the size of the child's arm, with elasticated cuffs and a Velcro fastening at the back, covers all the
clothing.

Physical Education. For P.E. children need a change of clothing. For indoor P.E. a house tshirt and
shorts. For outdoor P.E. pumps or trainers together with tee shirts and shorts. In winter the children
may wear jogging bottoms and their school sweatshirt. The children need a pump bag in which to keep
their P.E. kit. Please ensure that your child has clothing that they can easily remove for P.E. Please
put their name on their clothing and bag.

Club Football Strips are not allowed.

Meals

The cost of a school meal is 2.00 per day. This can be paid in cash or cheque. You may pay for
dinners daily, or if preferred weekly, monthly or termly in advance. Cheques should be made payable
to Shropshire County Council.

The school cashier is available in the entrance hall each morning to pay meals.

If any parent considers that there is an entitlement to free school meals please contact the secretary for
an application form.

Provision is made in the dining hall for children bringing sandwiches. The children are, of course,
supervised throughout the lunch hour. If you decide that your child is to have a packed lunch, would
you bear in mind that the Authority is obliged to provide only tables and chairs. Would you also note
that:-

1. The children may bring a drink in a plastic bottle or carton. (No fizzy pop).
2. The children must not bring glass containers or cans.
3. If you provide yoghurt or a dessert, please also provide a spoon.
4. Children are not permitted to bring nuts/products in to school as they pose a significant
danger to children with Nuts Allergies.
Children who go home for dinner will leave school at:

KS1 at 12.00 noon and should not return until ten minutes before the start of the
afternoon session (i.e. from 12.50pm) for 1.00pm start.

KS2 at 12.15 pm and should not return until ten minutes before the start of the
afternoon session (i.e. from 1.05 pm) for 1.15pm start.

Tuck

Children may bring fruit in from home or a healthy snack. Fruit is supplied for all children in Key
Stage 1. We have a Healthy Eating Tuck shop which operates on a Thursday and Friday

Sweets, nuts, chewing gum crisps and chocolate are not allowed in school.

Free Milk is provided for children in the Reception Class

Holiday Forms
Taking a holiday during term time means that children miss important school time. Often this makes it
difficult for them to catch up.

Holidays within term time are not a right. Each application is considered individually by the School,
taking into account factors like the timing of the holiday (for example, SATs) and your childs
attendance record. A holiday form must be requested and fully completed PRIOR to your planned
holiday. These forms can be obtained from the School Office.
Holidays during Sats week for Year 6 children will not be authorized.

Behaviour

We will endeavour to establish an athmosphere of security and stability within which learning can take
place. We will develop self-respect and self-discipline by encouraging the children to:-

- be considerate of others, polite to adults and fellow pupils, and to care for the weak and
disadvantaged.

- respect and care for all property, both personal and communal.

- have high personal standards of honesty, truthfulness and pride in appearance and behaviour.

- take a pride in their work and the work of fellow pupils.

- be punctual.

Parents will be consulted if their child's behaviour continues to be unacceptable following reprimands
by the teacher. There is a set of Golden Rules which the children are aware of:

The Golden Rules

Do be gentle
Do be kind and helpful
Do work hard
Do look after property
Do be respectful
Do listen to people
Do be honest
Behaviour Procedure
The procedure that is followed if pupils do not conform to the code of conduct is as follows:

1. The class teacher will adopt a range of strategies to manage the various forms of inappropriate
behaviour encountered in school. In some cases the child will be sent straight to the Head.

2. If the problem persists the class teacher will have an informal word with the parent, and inform the
Headteacher.

If the problem continues, the Headteacher will become involved and the parents informed.

3. If the problem continues further, the childs parents will be invited to attend an interview with the
class teacher and the Head will be informed. The class teacher and parents will agree strategies
and the child may be placed on an informal report which will have specific targets for the child.

4. If the initial report does not work, the parents will be invited for a further interview at which the
extensive involvement of the Headteacher will be made clear. Targets will be set for the child and
monitored by the Head.

5. If the first five stages fail to bring about a satisfactory improvement, the school would reluctantly
resort to considering exclusion procedures.

In extreme cases, such as a child being violent or using abusive language, the Headteacher would
immediately remove the child from class and invite the childs parents to an interview.

There may be occasions where the school in consultation with the childs parents will call upon the
services of external agencies. These may include:

The Educational Psychologist

The Education Welfare Officer
The Child and Family Service
The LA Behavioral Support Unit

Dinner Time. The Lunchtime Supervisors report to the Headteacher or class teacher about any
misbehaviour at lunchtime and this is recorded in a dinner book. If the misbehaviour continues
following a warning and withdrawal of playtime, then parents will receive a letter warning that their
child could be withdrawn from school at dinner time.

Bullying
On occasions, bullying can take place in any school or area where groups of people work. It is
unacceptable and we always take the issue very seriously at school. See separate Bullying Policy.

Photographs

Occasionally photographs are taken of the children during school activities; these may then be used in
the press and on the schools web site. If you would prefer your childs photo not to be used in this
way, please inform the school office. Parental Permission will be sought on the schools admission
form.
Out of School Activities

A variety of clubs take place after school. At present they include football, netball, cricket, rugby,
athletics, choir, performing arts, gardencraft, maths and computers and ICT club. The school
competes in all football, netball and athletics competitions organised for schools as well as regular
fixtures. The choir perform at several venues throughout the year.

Year 6 children are given the opportunity to take part in a five-day residential visit. Year 5 children
are offered a three day residential visit. Theme related visits take place throughout the year for all year
groups. The whole school visit the Pantomime at Christmas.

Charging and Remission Policy

Parents are invited to contribute towards the cost of educational visits which take place during school
hours. There is no obligation to contribute and children will not be treated differently according to
whether or not any contributions have been made. However, without the contributions the visit may not
be able to take place. A copy of the complete policy is kept in the Office.

Greenfields School Association

This is an association for parents, staff, governors and friends of the school. The association meets, on
average, three times a term, and activities include social evenings and fund raising. All parents are
automatically members. The Annual General Meeting is held in the Autumn Term. This association
is an essential part of the school providing much needed funding for extra resources. We would urge
all parents to attend or support their association.

Personal Accident Cover

The County Council does not have Personal Accident Insurance. Therefore, children are not insured
whilst in school. Insurance is taken out for all school visits. Parents are asked to arrange for Personal
Accident Cover if they wish to do so.

Sport

The school continues to promote childrens participation in sport. Extra curricular sport includes
netball, football (both boys and girls), tag rugby, athletics and cricket.

The school competes regularly in area competitions and organises internal competitive sports.

Outdoor pursuits are developed through residential visits.

The children in Key Stage 2 are encouraged to develop a fair but competitive spirit accepting success
with humility and defeat with dignity.
 SEX EDUCATION POLICY -
Agreed by the Governors, following consultation with Staff and Parents.

The Governors endorse the policy of Shropshire Local Authority.

The aims of a programme of sex education should be to:-

- create an atmosphere where questions about personal relationships and sex can be asked and
answered without embarrassment;

- provide an acceptable vocabulary for parts of the body;

- dispel myths and folklore;

- explain the nature of reproduction;

- stress the value of family life, and the importance of caring for the young of all animals,
including human babies;

- explain pubertal changes and the reason for these changes;

- provide reassurance that body changes and their physical, emotional and social effects are
normal and acceptable and give emotional support to the children during these changes;

- help children to accept and understand differences, especially physical differences;

- help develop powers of communication, including those necessary for getting help if
things go wrong.

For infant children and children in their first and second junior years, questions related to plant and
animal reproduction should be dealt with factually and sensitively by teachers as they arise naturally
from class studies.

Older children will undergo a more formal course of instruction using such audio-visual material as is
appropriate. The school nurse should be invited to take part and it would be hoped that she would be
fully involved.

This instruction will prepare the children for the physical and emotional changes which they will
experience at the onset of puberty and deal factually with human reproduction in the context of the
caring family.

Parents will be offered the opportunity to see the material used in the course of sex education, but
should not be given the right to withdraw their children from any or all sessions.
 SCHOOL TERM AND HOLIDAY DATES

2017 AUTUMN TERM

Start of Term: Tuesday 5th September 2017
PD Day: Monday 4th September

Half Term: Monday 23rd October Friday 27th October (inclusive)

End of Term: Monday 18th December

School closed for Christmas: 19th December 2nd January 2018 (inclusive)

2018 SPRING TERM

Start of Term: Wednesday 4rd January 2018

Half Term: 19th 23rd Feb (inclusive)

End of Term: Thursday 29th March

School closed for Easter: 30th March 15st April (inclusive)

2018 SUMMER TERM

Start of Term: Monday 16th April 2018

May Bank Holiday 7th May

Half Term: 28th May 1st June (inclusive)

End of Term: Friday 20th July

PD Days: 23rd and 24th of July